Olympus 170 Deluxe - Manuals

Viewfinder Diopter adjustment dialPanorama switch***MODE and SET buttons**Back coverMid-roll rewind button Tripod socket Battery compartment coverBack cover releaseFilm window Green lampOrange lamp * Do not soil as this can cause blurred pictures. Wipe clean with a soft cloth. ** QUARTZDATE/DELUXE m...

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/ LCD PANEL Viewfinder Display Close-up correction marksAutofocus markGreen lampOrange lamp A: Standard mode B: Panorama mode* * Models with the panorama switch only. The viewfinder will be dark when the battery is depleted. 8

LCD Panel Date/time indicator* Visual Confirmation Finder* Battery CheckNight Scene Flash mode Off (Flash Override) mode Fill-In Flash modeRemote control Red-Eye Reduction Flashmode Exposure counter SpotSelftimer/remote control** * QUARTZDATE/DELUXE models only. **Optionally available. 9

Notes:• If you don't use the camera, the LCD goes off after four and halfminutes. • The LCD panel does not actually display all indicationssimultaneously as shown. 10

DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT Turn the diopter adjustment dial until the viewfinder display becomes clear. Turn to the right if you arefarsighted or to the left if you are nearsighted. USING THE STRAP Attach the strap as shown. 11

LOADING THE BATTERY 1. Close the lens barrier. Push OPEN to open the battery compartment cover 2. Insert the new battery correctly. (One 3V lithium battery. CR123A or DL123A) Notes:• Dispose of used batteries in the battery recycling boxes atstores selling batteries. • If lithium batteries are not f...

Open the lens barrier until you feel a click. Display: lights (and turns off automatically). Meaning: Battery is OK. You can shoot. Display: blinks and other indicators are displayednormally. Meaning: Battery power is low and battery should be replaced. Display: blinks and other indicators go out. M...

LOADING THE FILM 1. Open the back cover. Do not touch the inside of the camera, especially the lens. 2. Insert the film cartridge until it clicks. Note: Use of ISO 400 f i l m isrecommended. 16

3. Align the film leader with the point of the arrow, and close the back cover. The film automatically advances to the first frame. The film does not overlap any of the positioning guides (A). Then close the back cover. 4. Open the lens barrier until you feel a click. The exposure counter on the LCD...

TAKING PICTURES 1. Open the lens barrier until you feel a click. The lens extends slightly, theflash pops up, and the LCD panel turns on. Note: When the flash is helddown, the camera will notactivate. Release your finger from the flash. 19

2. Aim the camera at your subject. Use the zoomlever for telephoto or wide- angle photography. 20

How to Use the Zoom Lever Telephoto: Pull the lever to the "T" side to zoom in. Wide angle: Push the lever to the "W" side to zoom out. 21

3. Position the autofocus mark on your subject. 4. Depress the shutter release button halfway to adjust the focus. Focus has been correctlyadjusted and the green lamplights. Exposure will also be adjusted automatically. WARNING: SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE MAY RESULT FROM LOOKING DIRECTLY AT THE SUN THROUGH ...

5. Depress the shutter release button fully to take the picture. Note: Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens,autofocus windows and flash. Working distance: 0.8 m (2.6 ft) ~ (infinity) Notes:• When the subject is closer than the minimum working distance,the shutter will not release. (The...

Multi autofocus This camera has a built-in multi autofocus system. With thissystem, the camera automaticallysets the focus on a subject even in compositions where the subject may not be in the centerof the frame. Close-up Correction Picture area at (infinity) Close-up correction marks Image area of ...

AFTER SHOOTING 1. Close the lens barrier slowly and carefully. The lens and flash will retract automatically. 2. Close the lens barrier completely. Caution: Do not forcibly close the lens barrier as it will interfere withlens retraction. Note: The power is turned off automatically after 4 hours. Whe...

UNLOADING THE FILM The camera automatically rewinds the film when youreach the end of a roll. After the motor stops and starts blinking on the LCD panel, open the back cover and remove the film. Rewinding the film before the end of the roll Press the mid-roll rewind buttongently with the tip of nail...

TAKING PANORAMA PICTURES* Set the switch to PANORAMA. Caution: To avoid malfunction,do not touch the sliding panorama borders inside the camera when the back cover isopen in the Panorama mode. Notes:• Always set the panorama switch to either end, notmidway between the two ends. • The panorama frame ...

Printing the Date and time in the Panorama Mode With this camera, the date and time can be included even in the Panorama mode, but thecharacters will be slightly larger than normal. For QUARTZDATE/PANORAMAmodels only. Close-up Correction in the Panorama Mode At about 0.8 m (2.6 ft) (telephotoside), ...

USING THE FLASH AND SHOOTING MODES This camera has six shooting modes. Use these modes in accordance with the photographic conditions and your purpose. Setting the Modes Each time the shooting modebutton is pressed, the mode willchange sequentialty as shown onpage 31. WARNING: DO NOT FIRE FLASH TOO ...

Auto Flash mode (p. 32) Red-Eye Reduction Flashmode (p. 33) Off (Flash Override) mode(p. 35) Fill-in Flash (Forced Activation) mode (p. 36) Night Scene Flash mode (p. 37)Red-Eye Reduction Night Scene Flash mode (p. 38) Note: The flash strength isautomatically controlled toprevent pictures from being...

AUTO FLASH The flash fires automatically in dark places, with backlighting and under fluorescent or otherartificial lighting. The orange lamp lights when the shutter release button is depressed halfway. Notes:• When the orange lamp is blinking, the flash is beingrecharged and the shutter won'treleas...

RED-EYE REDUCTION FLASH Significantly reduces thephenomenon of "red-eye" (when a subject's eyes appear red in flash photography). In the flash mode, the camera will fire a series of low-power pre-flashes before the regular flash. Red-eye reduction may notbe effective when the subject: 1. Is ...

The effectiveness of red-eye reduction varies depending on the individual characteristics of subjects. IMPORTANT: Be sure to hold the camera still until the shutter releases. It takes approximately 1 second. 34

NIGHT SCENE FLASH When taking pictures of anight scene, this mode produces clear images. Notes:• To avoid camera shake, the use of a tripod is recommended since a slow shutter speed (down toapproximately 4 seconds) isautomatically selected in low- light situations. • Turning off the camera restores ...

RED-EYE REDUCTION NIGHT SCENE FLASH MODE You can take pictures of people with a night scenebackground while reducing the "red-eye" phenomenon. Notes:• Except for the pre-flashes, this mode is the same as the Night Scene Flash mode. • Read precautionary remarks in "Red-Eye Reduction Flash...

SPOT MODE 1. Press the selftimer/remote control and flash mode buttons simultaneously to enter the Spot mode. The LCD panel displays Press those buttons simultaneously again to cancel the Spot mode. 2. Position the autofocus mark on your subject, and press the shutter releasebutton halfway The green...

3. Reposition your subject in the picture frame while keeping the shutter releasebutton depressed halfway. Then press the shutter release button fully. After the Spot mode has been engaged or disengaged, check the selftimer/remote control andflash mode settings. Focus and exposure can beadjusted at ...

In these situations, first focus on a different subject at a similardistance, and then reposition thecorrect subject in the picture frame. Subjects with low contrastSubjects that do not contain vertical lines Subjects with an extremely bright area in the part of the image Two subjects at different d...

SELFTIMER 1. Press the button to display . Fix the camera on a tripod or other support. 2. Aim at your subject, and press the shutter release button. The shutter will bereleased about 12 seconds after you press the button. The selftimerautomatically disengages after release. 10 sec: Selftimer indica...

Notes:• The focus and exposure will be locked when the shutterrelease button is depressedhalfway. • To cancel the selftimer after it has been activated, press the button again. 44

USING THE RC-200 REMOTE CONTROL (optional) 1. Press the button to display To cancel this mode, press the button again. 2. Aim the remote control at the camera, and press the button. The shutter will bereleased after about 3seconds. 45

WARNINGS: • KEEP THE REMOTE CONTROL OUT THE REACH OF CHILDREN. IF A CHILD SWALLOWS THE REMOTE CONTROL, CONTACT ADOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. • NEVER EXPOSE THE REMOTE CONTROL TO EXCESSIVE HEATOR OPEN FLAME. Notes: • Use the remote control within a range that can be seen in the viewfinder. • The camera will f...

Open the buckle , insert the strap , and close the buckle The remote control can be attached to round straps with a diameter of 3 ~ 5 mm (0.12 ~ 0.2in) and flat straps with a thickness of 1.2 ~ 2 mm (0.05 ~0.08 in) and a width of 6 ~ 12.5 mm (0.24 ~ 0.5 in). 47 Attaching to the Strap

1. Open the buckle and inside by sliding in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert a new battery (CR1220) with the plus mark showing on top 3. Attach the battery cover by sliding in the direction of the arrow 4. Close the buckle Handling Cautions • Never apply excessive force to the remote control wh...

PRINTING THE DATE AND TIME (for QUARTZDATE/DELUXE models only) As you press the MODE button, the mode will switch in the order shown below. No data Year-month-day Month-day-yearDay-month-yearDay-hour-minute 49

CORRECTING THE DATE (for QUARTZDATE/DELUXE models only) 1. Keep the MODE button depressed to bring the year indication to blinking.The year indication will start blinking. Do not use an instrument with a sharp tip. 2. Press the SET button to correct the year. If you press the button once, the number...

3. Press the MODE button again.The month indication will start blinking. 4. Repeat pressing of the SET and MODE buttonsuntil the hours and theminutes have been set. 5. Press the MODE button for completion. • The indication becomes "year- month-day". • A f t e r c o m p l e t i o n , s e l e ...

VISUAL CONFIRMATION FINDER (for DELUXE model only) This camera incorporates a shutter release visualconfirmation function. Thismomentarily darkens the viewfinder during shutter release to provide you with confirmationthat the shutter has been released. If you do not want to use this function, keep t...

CARE AND STORAGE • Do not leave the camera in any place exposed to excessive heat, humidity, or directsunlight — for example, in acar or on the beach. • Do not expose the camera to formalin or naphthalene. • If the camera gets wet, wipe itwith a dry towel. The salt in seawater can be especially dama...

• When transporting the camera from a cold place to a warm place or in the event of a sudden temperature change, put the camera into a plastic bag. This allows the camera's temperature to change slowly. Once the camera has adjusted to the new temperature, you can remove it from the bag anduse it. 56

WEATHERPROOF CAMERA This camera is designed to be water- resistant; however, it is not designed for underwater use or to be subjected to being saturated. Seawater can be especially damaging to your cameradue to salt content. Note the following warnings and take the necessary precautions if your came...

SPECIFICATIONS Type: Full automatic 35 mm autofocus lens-shuttercamera with built-in 38 ~ 170mm zoom lens. Film format: 35 mm standard DX- coded film (24 x 36 mm). Lens: Olympus lens 38 ~ 170 mm F4.8 ~ 13, 10 elements in 8 groups. Shutter: Programmed electronic shutter. Viewfinder: Standard/panorama...

SPECIFICATIONS FOR DATE UNIT Imprinting direction: Data imprinted onto film fromlens side. Data coding: No data, year- month-day, month-day- year, day-month-year and day-hour-minute. External indication of data: Data display on LCD panel Automatic calendar system: Up to year 2035. Power source: Ordi...

SPECIFICATIONS FOR RC-200 REMOTE CONTROL (optional) Type: Infrared type remote control. Operating range: Approx. 5 m (16.4 ft). Battery: One CR1220, replaceable; service life — approx. 5 years or approx.20,000 operations. Dimensions: 32 x 44 x 13 mm (1.3 x 1.7 x 0.5 in). Weight: 11 g (0.4 oz) (witho...