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INSTRUCTIONS
Before using your SuperZoom3000DLX, read
this manual carefully to ensure correct use.
We recommend that you take test shots to get
accustomed to your SuperZoom3000DLX
before taking important photographs.
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Thank you for purchasing the Olympus SuperZoom3000DLX. MAIN FEATURES Built-in 38mm ~ 110mm 3X zoom lens. Weatherproof Remote control (optional) Versatile functions including AF-P mode to ensure that approaching subjects are in focus. Quarts date or time imprinting. Symbols used in this manual: Operation Automatic Incorrect Manual Next order operation operation operation Attention Operation Indicator on Indicator Depress sound blinking halfway 2
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Names and functions of parts …… 4 Outline of operations ·········· 10 Viewfinder display/LCD panel …… 6 Loading the batteries ········· 12 PREPARATIONS Diopter adjustment ....................... 7 Checking the batteries ······· 13 Using the strap............................... 8 Points to remember ············ 14 Loading the film ...................................................................................................... 16 Taking pictures ··············································
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS LCD panel Date indicator MENU SELECT Displays the camera's mode dial (See p. 24.) and operation conditions. (See p. 6.) Shutter release button (See p. 15.) Power ON/OFF switch (See p. 18.) Selftimer indicator Flash Autofocus windows Light sensor Strap eyelet Zoom buttons (See p. 19.) zooms in — telephoto. zooms out — wide-angle. Lens Viewfinder 4 PREPARATIONS
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Viewfinder (See p. 6.) Diopter adjustment Control (See p. 7.) Selftimer / remote control button (See p. 38.) Film window Mid-roll rewind button (See p. 23.) Back cover MENU button release (See p. 24.) MODE and SET buttons for date unit (See p. 40 / 41.) Back cover Battery compartment Tripod socket cover 5
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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL Viewfinder Display Close-up correction marks At a close distance, your subject must be positioned within the close-up correction marks. Orange lamp Lights when the flash will fire. Autofocus mark Position your subject within the autofocus Green lamp mark. Lights when the subject is in focus. Auto-zoom (p. 32) Flash modes (p. 25) Night scene (p. 33) LCD Panel Selftimer/remote control (p. 38 / 39) AF-P (p. 34) Battery check (p. 13) Double exposure Exposure counter (p.
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DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT To Adjust the Viewfinder to Compensate for Near- and Farsighted Vision. Turn the diopter adjustment control until the viewfinder display becomes clear. Turn to the left if you are farsighted or to the right if you are nearsighted. 7
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USING THE STRAP Attaching the Strap 8
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Using the Soft Case (optional) The optional remote control can also be attached to the loop on the outside of the case. 9
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OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS Basic Shooting Procedures Load the batteries (p. 12). Open the back cover (p. 16). Load the film (p. 16). Place the autofocus mark on the Depress the shutter release Press the zoom buttons for subject you want to take a button halfway to make sure the telephoto or wide-angle picture of (p. 19). green lamp lights (p. 20). photography (p. 18). 10
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Close the back cover (p. 17). Set the ON/OFF switch to ON Make sure the exposure counter (p. 18). on the LCD panel reads / (p. 17). Depress the shutter release button When the film reaches the end, it Open the back cover to remove fully to take a picture (p. 20). will automatically rewind (p. 23). the rewound film (p. 23). 11
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LOADING THE BATTERIES Turn the battery cover to Insert the batteries, with a coin. Press Replace the battery cover. firmly to remove the battery Turn the battery cover cover. back to to lock in place. Use two 3V lithium batteries (CR123A Be sure the batteries are aligned or DL123A). correctly as shown. Before loading the batteries, set the ON/OFF switch to OFF. Read "Battery Handling" on page 46. 12
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CHECKING THE BATTERIES Set the ON/OFF switch to ON. Batteries are OK. The mark disappears after 12 sec. Batteries are low. Have spares handy. Batteries should be replaced immediately. 13
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POINTS TO REMEMBER Hold the Camera Correctly. Incorrect. Correct. Correct. Caution: Hold the camera firmly with both hands. Keep your fingers away In the vertical position, hold the camera with from the lens, flash, its flash positioned at the top. autofocus windows and light sensor. 14
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Proper Shutter Release. Practice before loading the film. Depress the Depress the shutter release shutter release button fully button halfway Cautions: Press the shutter release button gently Avoid shaking the camera when pressing the shutter release button to prevent blurry To lock the focus. To release the shutter and take the picture. The green lamp lights in the viewfinder. 15
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LOADING THE FILM Insert the film cartridge, Slide the back cover making sure the film is release upwards to open lying flat. the back cover. Incorrect Correct 16 BASIC OPERATIONS
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Align the film leader Set the ON/OFF switch with the red mark,and to ON. close the back cover. The exposure counter on the LCD panel reads The film automatically advances to the first frame. Note: If blinks in the exposure counter, as shown above, reload the film. 17
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TAKING PICTURES Set the ON/OFF switch Aim the camera at your to ON. subject. Use the zoom buttons for telephoto or wide-angle photography. The lens protector opens, the lens extends slightly, and the LCD panel activates. 18
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Position your subject How to Use the Zoom Buttons within the autofocus mark. Telephoto: Press the button to zoom in. Max. telephoto focal length: 110mm Wide-angle: Press the button to zoom out. Max. wide-angle focal length: 38mm Autofocus mark The zoom speed varies according to the pressure applied to the zoom button. 19
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Depress the shutter Depress the shutter release button halfway. release button fully. The film automatically advances to the The green lamp lights. next frame. 20
