Page 2 - Table of contents; Unloading the film
Table of contents Description of controls Before you begin Loading the batteries Checking the batteries Adjusting the viewfinder Attaching the strap Loading the film Unloading the film Simple point & shoot photography How to take pictures Auto flash photography (1)Taking pictures in low light (2...
Page 3 - Symbols used in this manual; Correct; Incorrect; Order; Operation order; Attention; Operation sound; Lamp blinking
Thank you for purchasing the OLYMPUS Infinity Zoom 230. Please read this instruction manual carefully before using the camera. This camera will not operate unless the batteries are loaded and the power switch is set ON. Before takingimportant pictures, it is recommended that you shoot a roll of film...
Page 4 - Description of controls; Dioptric correction lever; LCD panel; Flash reflector; Strap eyelet; Lens barrier
Description of controls Viewfinder Super macro button Zoom buttons Shutter release button 3 Autofocus windows Steady grip Lens Dioptric correction lever Power switch LCD panel Flash reflector Strap eyelet Selftimer indicator Light sensor Lens barrier
Page 5 - Tripod socket; Viewfinder
Subject button Flash mode button Film window Back cover Tripod socket Viewfinder Back cover release Battery compartment cover Remote control unit Rewind button 4
Page 6 - Exposure counter; Selftimer; Remote control
Viewfinder display LCD panel (flash) indicator (orange) "AF" indicator (green) Close-up correction marks Autofocus frame Flash mode Flash mode selection Exposure counter Auto-zoom Continuous mode Selftimer Battery check Spot mode Super macro Remote control 5
Page 7 - Before you; Remove battery cover on the side; shown and replace the cover.; Loading the; batteries
Before you begin... Remove battery cover on the side of the grip. *Before replacing the batteries, set the power switch OFF. Insert two 3V lithium batteries as shown and replace the cover. Use Panasonic CR123A, Duracell DL123A, or equivalent. *Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old b...
Page 8 - Checking the; Turn power ON by sliding the power; The battery check indicator will be; displayed for 12 seconds.; When is; batteries should be replaced; flash will take longer to recharge.
Checking the batteries Turn power ON by sliding the power switch as shown. The battery check indicator will be displayed for 12 seconds. When is displayed, batteries are OK. If flashes, batteries are low, have spares handy. If is displayed continuously, batteries should be replaced immediately. *Whe...
Page 10 - Stopper
Attaching the strap Stopper 9 Green mark for super macro photography (see P.30)
Page 11 - Open the back cover by sliding the; Loading the film; all major film manufacturers,; allows the camera to identify; camera. Always avoid direct sunlight
Open the back cover by sliding the back cover release toward the top ofthe camera. Loading the film This camera is designed touse DX-coded 35mm film.DX coding, used by virtually all major film manufacturers, allows the camera to identify and set the film speed automatically. If DX-coded film is unav...
Page 12 - Make sure the film lies flat.; Align the film leader with the red; film loading indicator.; *Do not touch the lens inside the body
Make sure the film lies flat. Align the film leader with the red film loading indicator. Unless the film leader matches thefilm loading indicator, the film may not be loaded. *Do not touch the lens inside the body with your fingers or the film leader. 11
Page 13 - Set the power switch ON to make; sure that the exposure counter shows; If film is improperly loaded, the LCD; realign the film leader.
Close the back cover. The film automatically advances to the first frame. Set the power switch ON to make sure that the exposure counter shows "1". If film is improperly loaded, the LCD panel will display a blinking "E". Inthis case, open the back cover, and realign the film leader. ...
Page 14 - The camera automatically rewinds; roll. The exposure counter on the LCD; panel counts down as the film is; If you want to rewind the film before; button with the tip of a ballpoint pen.
Unloading the film The camera automatically rewinds the film when you reach the end of a roll. The exposure counter on the LCD panel counts down as the film is rewinding. *The final reading of the exposure counter before rewinding may be more than the number of exposures specified for the film. If y...
Page 15 - Once the film has been rewound, a; Open the back cover, and remove; Avoid direct sunlight when removing; When the power
Once the film has been rewound, a blinking "E" will be displayed on theLCD panel. Further operations are notpossible until the rewound filmcartridge is removed. Open the back cover, and remove the film cartridge from the camera. Avoid direct sunlight when removing the film. "Rewinding co...
Page 16 - How to take; pictures; Set the power switch ON.; While looking through the; shoot; photography
When the power switch is ON, the LCD panel lights. The LCD panel goes out after 4 to 5 minutes to minimize battery drain. After 4 hours the power isautomatically turned OFF. To resume operation, set the power switch OFF and then ON again. How to take pictures Set the power switch ON. * When the came...
Page 17 - Use the zoom buttons to adjust the; size of your subject in the frame.
Use the zoom buttons to adjust the size of your subject in the frame. (telephoto or wide-angle)The shutter release cannot be operated while zooming. Press the "T" (Telephoto) button to zoom in. (The maximum focal length in the "T" position is 90mm.)Press the "W" (Wide-angle) ...
Page 19 - viewfinder and press the shutter release; Picture frame at
Press the shutter release button halfway to focus. When correct focus has been achieved, the "AF" indicator (green)will light up in the viewfinder. If the "AF" indicator is blinking, correct focus has not been achieved. Ifthis occurs, let go of the shutter release button. Make sure y...
Page 20 - subject is extremely close to the; with super macro mode.; When correct focus has been; Super macro
If the subject is nearer than 0.6m (2ft), the "AF" indicator (green) will blinkand the shutter will not release. However, the shutter may sometimes be released erroneously when the subject is extremely close to the camera. Shooting range: from 0.6m (2ft) to(infinity). At 0.4m (1.3ft) you can...
Page 21 - Auto flash; When the flash mode is set to; As soon as the shutter is released,; Confirm flash charge by pressing the; shutter release button halfway. The; indicator (orange) will light up in the; Compose your shot and press the; shutter release button. The flash will
Auto flash photography (1)Taking pictures in low light When the flash mode is set to AUTO or AUTO-S, the flash will fire automatically in low light conditions. As soon as the shutter is released, the film will automatically advance tothe next frame. The LCD exposure counter shows the next frame numb...
Page 22 - flash strength is controlled; Overexposed (with conventional
The shutter release cannot be operated while the flash is charging.It takes about 0.2—3.5 seconds after the film is advanced to recharge the flash (at normal temperatures with new batteries). NOTE: To significantly reduce red-eye phenomenon, use the AUTO-S flash mode (P.40). From 0.6m(2ft) to l.6m(5...
Page 23 - ISO; In continuous mode
Properly exposed (with soft flash). Flash working range: Color negative film offers the widest exposure latitude, compensating for over and underexposure more readily than other films. The flash workingrange shown below is optimal for color negative film. Actual flash working range for other film ty...
Page 24 - subjects; will fire automatically in; Confirm flash charge by pressing the; shutter release button halfway. The; indicator (orange) will light up in the; viewfinder when the flash is charged.
Auto flash photography (2)Taking backlit subjects When the flash mode is set to AUTO or AUTO-S, the flash will fire automatically in backlit situations. Confirm flash charge by pressing the shutter release button halfway. The indicator (orange) will light up in the viewfinder when the flash is charg...
Page 25 - When the main subject is not in the; Otherwise the camera will focus on the; Advanced; Using the focus lock, your; subject will be in focus even if; it is not in the center of the
When the main subject is not in the autofocus frame, use the focus lock. Otherwise the camera will focus on the background and the subject will not be in focus. Advanced shooting techniques Focus lock Using the focus lock, your subject will be in focus even if it is not in the center of the picture....
Page 27 - Use the remote control unit to; take pictures when operating; at a distance from the camera.; Using a coin, turn the screw to; remove the remote control unit from; the bottom of the camera.; When the remote control unit has been
Remote control Use the remote control unit to take pictures when operating at a distance from the camera. Using a coin, turn the screw to remove the remote control unit from the bottom of the camera. When the remote control unit has been removed from the camera, blinks on the LCD panel. 26
Page 28 - The camera should be set firmly in; aim the camera at the subject.; your hand, position yourself in front; *Strong backlighting through the; viewfinder may interfere with remote; Remote control unit; Release button
The camera should be set firmly in position (with a tripod for example).While looking through the viewfinder, aim the camera at the subject. With the remote control unit in your hand, position yourself in front of the camera and press the release button on the unit's side. *The remote control unit f...
Page 30 - the remote control unit.; In case of battery drain, contact
After using the remote control unit, replace it and lock it in place with a coin. NOTE: • The remote control unit will operate for approximately 18 minutes after removing it from the camera. Outsideof this period the remote control unit cannot be operated. To resume operation, replace and then remov...
Page 31 - Super macro photography is
Press the super macro button. The lens will automatically extend to telephoto and will be displayed onthe LCD panel. *In this mode, the flash always fires regardless of available light, though the flash mode indicator is set to AUTO. 30 Super macro photography Super macro photography is possible at ...
Page 32 - up correction marks.; Close-up correction frame
Measure the distance of 0.4m (1.3ft) with the green mark on the strap. *0utside of 0.4m (1.3ft) the shutter will release, even though correct focus has not been achieved. *In this mode, the "AF" indicator (green) will not light up in the viewfinder. At 0.4m (1.3ft), position your subject wit...
Page 33 - Spot mode; When there is strong backlight, your; subject will appear too dark.; a particular area of the; your subject will be properly; exposed without being
Spot mode When there is strong backlight, your subject will appear too dark. By using the spot mode, your subjectwill be properly exposed. Use the spot mode when youwant to limit light metering to a particular area of the composition. In this mode, your subject will be properly exposed without being...
Page 35 - While keeping the shutter release; viewfinder to achieve the desired; Press the shutter release button; fully to take the picture.
While keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway, change theposition of your subject in the viewfinder to achieve the desired composition. Press the shutter release button fully to take the picture. 34
Page 38 - Press the SUBJECT button until; The camera will shoot repeatedly; as long as the shutter release button; Continuous; Use continuous mode to; shoot a continuous series of; seconds when the flash is
Press the SUBJECT button until "C" is displayed on the LCD panel. The camera will shoot repeatedly as long as the shutter release button pressed. If the subject gets closer than 0.6m (2ft) the shutter will automaticallystop. Continuous mode Use continuous mode to shoot a continuous series of...
Page 39 - Set the camera firmly in position.
Selftimer Set the camera firmly in position. Press the SUBJECT button until is displayed on the LCD panel. Press the shutter release button halfway to focus. 38
Page 40 - seconds, then b l i n k rapidly for 2; seconds u n t i l the shutter is released.; been activated, press the SUBJECT; then blinks
When correct focus has been achieved, the "AF" indicator (green) will light up in the viewfinder.*In case your subject is not in the center of the viewfinder, use the focus lock. (Refer to page 24.) Press the shutter release button f u l l y to start the selftimer. The shutter will be releas...
Page 41 - flash portraits and group; is most likely to occur in very; low light, and at longer focal; Press the FLASH button to set the; shutter release button. The flash will; *Hold the camera firmly w h i l e; when power is switched OFF.
AUTO-S flash photography AUTO-S flash significantlyreduces "red-eye" phenomenon (when asubject's eyes appear red) in flash portraits and group photos. Red-eye phenomenon is most likely to occur in very low light, and at longer focal lengths (telephoto). Press the FLASH button to set the mode...
Page 42 - Press the FLASH button to set the; Flash OFF; Use this mode for; photography utilizing; available light, in situations; prohibited or when you don't
*In the super macro mode, AUTO-S mode will be canceled and the flash mode will be reset to AUTO. Press the FLASH button to set the flash mode to OFF. Flash OFF Use this mode for photography utilizing available light, in situations where flash photography is prohibited or when you don't want the flas...
Page 43 - exposure. To prevent blurred pictures; resulting from camera shake, the; camera should be set firmly in; conditions to compensate for
*In low light conditions, the necessary shutter speed may be very slow (up to 2 seconds) to attain proper exposure. To prevent blurred pictures resulting from camera shake, the camera should be set firmly in position (with a tripod for example). In this mode, the flash always firesregardless of avai...
Page 44 - subject will be properly lit by the; Night scene flash; Use the night scene flash to
By using the FILL-IN mode, the subject will be properly lit by the flash. Press the FLASH button to set the flash mode to FILL-IN. Night scene flash photography Use the night scene flash to capture dimly lit backgrounds, such as the sky at dusk, while properlylighting the foreground with flash. 43
Page 45 - flash mode to; In the flash AUTO mode, only the
Press the FLASH button to set the flash mode to *In the night scene flash mode the necessary shutter speed may be very slow (up to 2 seconds) to attain proper exposure. To prevent blurred pictures resulting from camera shake, the camerashould be set firmly in position (with a tripod for example). In...
Page 46 - Prevents a blue tone in color; photographs taken on fair weather; Use this for portraits it softens the; Special-effects can be; obtained by using the; How to use the
When the Softon is used. Olympus offers the following optional filters. (Filter diameter: 35.5mm) (1) Skylight Prevents a blue tone in color photographs taken on fair weather days and provides an overall more natural color tone. (2) Softon Use this for portraits; it softens the image for more "m...
Page 47 - When the Sunny Cross is used.
When the Sunny Cross is used. Filter adaptor (optional) 46
Page 49 - Care and storage
Care and storage Never disassemble the camera; it contains a high-voltage circuit. Do not use thinner, benzine or organic solvents to clean the camera. Do not touch the DX read-off contacts. Do not disassemble orexpose batteries to excessive heat. Do not rotate the camera once it is mounted on a tri...
Page 51 - Questions and answers
Questions and answers Q: What kind of batteries should I use? A: Use two 3V lithium batteries (DL123A or CR123A). Do not mix new and old batteries at the same time. Change them bothat the same time. Q: How long will the battery last? A: If you use 24-exposure rolls of film and expose half of all you...
Page 53 - Specifications
Specifications Type: Full-automatic 35mm autofocus lens-shutter camera with built-in 38—90 mm zoom lens. Film format: 35mm standard DX coded film (24 × 36mm) Lens: Olympus lens 38 — 90mm F4.5—7.2, 7 elements in 7 groups. Shutter: Programmed electronic shutter. Viewfinder: Kepler type zoom-finder (wi...
Page 55 - OLYMPUS
OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD. San-Ei Building, 22-2, Nishi Shinjuku 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Tel. 03-3340-2211 OLYMPUS CORPORATION Crossways Park, Woodbury, New York 11797-2087, U.S A. Tel. 516-364-3000 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH Postfach 104908, Wendenstrasse 14-16, 2000 Hamburg 1, Ge...