Olympus 210 User Manual
INSTRUCTIONS
Table of contents
Description
Before you begin
Simple point & shoot photography
Advanced shooting techniques
1
of
controls
Loading the batteries............................................. 6
Checking the batteries ........................................... 7
Attaching the strap ................................................ 8
Loading the film .................................................... 9
Unloading
How to take pictures ............................................ 14
Auto flash photography
(1)Taking pictures in low light ............................20
(2)Taking backlit subjects ....................................23
Macro photography .............................................. 24
the
film
.............................................
...............................................
3
12
Focus lock ............................................................ 25
Selftimer............................................................... 28
Continuous mode ................................................. 30
Auto-zoom mode.................................................. 31
Pre-focus mode ....................................................33
AUTO-S flash photography .................................35
Flash OFF............................................................. 37
FILL-IN flash ....................................................... 38
MULTI flash ........................................................ 39
Night scene flash photography ............................41
How to use the soft case (optional) ...........................43
Care and storage ........................................................44
Questions and answers............................................... 46
Specifications............................................................. 47
Thank you for purchasing the OLYMPUS Infinity Zoom 210. Please read this instruction manual carefully before
using the camera. This camera will not operate unless the batteries are loaded and the power swi tch is set to ON.
Before taking important pictures, it is recommended that you shoot a roll of film just to familiarize yourself with the
camera's features.
Symbols used in this manual
Correct
Attention
Incorrect
Operation sound
Operation
Order
Lamp on
Operation order
Lamp blinking
Automatic operation
Press lightly
2
Description of controls
LCD panel
Light sensor
Viewfinder
Shutter release button
Autofocus windows
Steady grip
Power switch
3
Selftimer indicator
Subject button
Flash mode button
Flash reflector
Lens
Strap eyelet
Zoom buttons
Back cover
Film window
Viewfinder
Battery compartment cover
Back cover release
Tripod socket
Rewind button
4
Viewfinder display
LCD panel
Selftimer
Close-up
correction marks
Autofocus frame
AF indicator (green)
Flash indicator (orange)
5
Continuous mode
Auto-zoom
Pre-focus
Battery check
indicator
Exposure counter
Flash mode selection indicator
Flash mode indicator
Before you
begin···
Loading the batteries
Insert a coin into th e groove of the
battery cover on the side of the grip
and open the cover.
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 batteries at the same time .
* Remove batteries if you do not plan to use
the camera for an extended period of time
(more than a year).
6
Checking the batteries
7
Set the power switch to ON to check
the batteries. 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.
* When the battery power is low, the
flash will take longer to recharge.
* Before replacing the batteries, set
the power switch to OFF.
Attaching the strap
8
Loading t he fi l m
This camera is designed to
use DX-coded 35mm film,
DX coding, used by
virtually all major film
manufacturers, allows the
camera to identify and set
the f il m speed automati-
cally. If DX-coded film is
unavailable, use ISO 100
film.
9
Open the back cover by sliding the
back cover release toward the top of
the camera.
Insert the film cartridge into the
camera. Always avoid direct su nlight
when loading the film.
Make
sure
the
film
lies
flat.
Align
the
film
leader
with
the red
film loading indicator.
Unless
the
film
leader
matches
the
film loading indicator, the film may
not be loaded.
* Do not touch the lens inside the
body with your fingers or the film
leader.
10
Close the b ack cover. The film
automatically advances to the first
frame.
11
Set the power switch to ON to make
sure that the exposure counter shows
"1".
If film is improperly loaded, the LCD
panel will display a blinking "E". In
th is case, open the back cover, and
realign the f ilm leader.
Use the window in the camera back
to check type of film loaded.
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 you want to rewind the film before
the end of the roll, press t he rewind
button with the tip of a ballpoint pen.
Do not use any device with a sharp
tip.
12
Once the film has been rewound, a
blinking "E" will be displayed on the
LCD panel. Further operations are not
possible until the rewound film
cartridge is removed.
"Rewinding completed" indicator
When the
power switch
is OFF, there
will be no
indication on the LCD panel.
When the
power switch
is ON
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Open the back cover, and remove
the film cartridge from the camera.
Avoid direct sunlight when removing
the film.
Simple point &
shoot
photography
How to take pictures
When the power switch is ON,
the LCD panel lights.
The LCD panel goes out after 4 to
5 minutes to minim ize battery
drain. The lens will then zoom to
the wide-angle position. Afte r 4
hours the power is automatically
turned to OFF. To resume
operation, set the power switch
to OFF and then to ON again.
Set the power switch to ON.
* When the camera is not in use,
always set the power switch to OFF
so that the shutter cannot be
activated accidentally.
While looking through the
viewfinder, aim the camera at your
subject.
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