INSTRUCTIONS
Read this manual carefully before using your
camera.
Indicates circumstances
under which mishandling
resulting from ignoring
this symbol could result
in personal injury or
property damage.
KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY
FROM FIRE. NEVER TRY TO
DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR
SHORT-CIRCUIT BATTERIES.
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NEVER ATTEMPT TO
DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA;
IT CONTAINS A HIGH-VOLTAGE
CIRCUIT. IF THE INTERNAL
PARTS OF THE CAMERA ARE
EXPOSED DUE TO DROPPING
OR DAMAGE, REMOVE THE
BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY TO
PREVENT FURTHER USAGE.
IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION,
CONSULT YOUR NEAREST
OLYMPUS DEALER OR
OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER.
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Names
of
parts
Viewfinder display/LCD panel.. 8
Cartridge
Diopter adjustment.................. 13
Using
Loading the battery.................. 14
Checking the battery................ 16
Proper
........................
.................................
the
strap
........................
shutter
release
.............
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11
13
17
Loading the cartridge film ........ 18
Taking
pictures
the
........................
..........................
flash
modes
After
shooting
Unloading the cartridge film ..... 29
Setting the print type................ 31
Using
Spot mode............................... 42
Selftimer.................................. 46
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28
33
Using the RC-200 REMOTE
CONTROL (optional)............... 48
Correcting the data................ 52
Printing the date and time...... 54
Care and storage................... 56
Caring for your weatherproof
camera.................................. 60
Troubleshooting..................... 63
Specifications ........................ 71
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NAMES OF PARTS
Shutter release button
Selftimer indicator
Viewfinder
Flash*
Autofocus window*
Ligh t sensor*
Lens*
Remote control sensor*
Lens barrier
Strap eyelet
Zoom lever
* Do not soi l as this can cause
blurred pictures. Wipe clean
with a soft cloth.
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Diopter adjustment dial
Green lamp
Orange lamp
Viewfinder
Print type selector switch
Selftimer/remote control button
Battery compartment cover
Cartridge cover release button
Cartridge cover
Tripod socket
MODE and SET buttons
Mid-roll rewind button
Flash mode button
LCD panel (date/time
indicator)
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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/
LCD PANEL
Viewfinder Display
Close-up correction marks
The available image area is within
these marks when shooting a close-
up subject.
Orange lamp
Lights when the flash is ready to
fire. Blinks when the flash is being
recharged.
Green lamp
Lights when the subject is in focus.
Blinks when the subject is not in
focus (the shutter will not release
because the subject is to o close).
Blinks fast when the subject ma y
not be in focus (because of a
difficult-to-focus subject).
Autofocus mark
Position your subject within the
autofocus mark.
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C type H t yp e P t ype
LCD Panel
IS O film speed mark
Exposure counter (ISO speed/
total number of exposures)
When you open the lens barrier, this
counter first displa ys the ISO speed
and then shows the total number of
exposures.
Date/time indicator
Spot mode
Total number of exposures
Selftimer/remote control*
Red-Eye Reducing Flash
mode
Off (Flash Override) mode
Fill-In Flash mode
Night Scene Flash mode
Battery check
Cartridge mark
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Notes:
• The viewfinder format changes
in accordance with the print type
selected (p. 31).
• If you don't use the camera, the
LCD goes off after four and ha lf
minutes.
• The LCD panel does not
actually display all indications
simultaneously as shown.
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* Optionally available.
CARTRIDGE
IX24D Cartridge Film
Data disk
Cartridge spool
Lightlock door drive
Lightlock door
Cartridge spool
Cartridge label
Visual exposure indicator
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Visual Exposure Indicator
• Only cartridges with the
(unexposed) visual exposure
indicator can be used with this
camera.
• When a cartridge with other than the
visual exposure indicator is
loaded, the camera will rewind the
film and set the cartridge to
(exposed).
• Take along plenty of film cartridges
when traveling to foreign countries
and other areas where cartridge
purchasing may be difficult.
• Do not forcibly move the visual
exposure indicator because this may
damage the cartridge. Using a
damaged cartridge can result in
camera trouble.
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DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
Turn the diopter adjustment
dial until the viewfinder
display becomes clear.
Turn to the right if you are
farsighted or to the left if you are
nearsighted.
USING THE STRAP
Attach the strap as shown.
The remote control can be
attached to the strap.
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LOADING THE BATTERY
1. Close the lens barrier.
Push OPEN to open the
battery compartment cover
2. Insert the new battery
correctly.
WARNING: KEEP THE
BATTERY OUT OF THE
REACH OF CHILDREN. IF A
CHILD SWALLOWS A
BATTERY, CONTACT A
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DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.
Notes:
• About 10 rolls of 25-exposure
film can be used with one new
battery.
• Keep a spare battery on hand
when going on a long trip or to a
cold area.
• Sweat, oil, and so on can
prevent a battery's terminals
from making electrical contact.
To avoid this, wipe both
terminals before loading the
battery.
• Dispose of used batteries as
general waste according to local
regulations.
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CHECKING THE BATTERY
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 displayed normally.
Meaning: Battery power is low and
battery should be replaced.
Display: blinks and other
indicators go out.
Meaning: Battery is dead and
should be replaced immediately.
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PROPER SHUTTER RELEASE
Practice before loading the
film.
Locks the focus. The green
lamp lights.
Releases the shutter to take
the picture.
Cautions:
• Press the shutter release button
gently.
• Avoid shaking the camera when
pressing the shutter release
button to prevent blurry pictures.
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LOADING THE CARTRIDGE
FILM
This camera uses IX240
cartridges. Just load the
cartridge; the camera does
the r est automatically.
Open the lens barrier. Make
sure is blinking and is not
displayed on the LCD panel.
Note: If a number is displayed in the
exposure counter on the LCD panel, it
means that a film cartridge is already
loaded and some shots have been
taken.
Press the cartridge cover
release button.
Open the cartridge cover.
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Insert the cartridge correctly
and close the cartridge cover.
The film will advance automatically
to the first frame.
While the film is advancing to the
first frame, the film speed is
displayed on the LCD panel.
Make sure the exposure
counter reads .
If appears blinking, the film will not
advance properly. Check the
cartridge to ensure the
(unexposed) visual indicator
appears.
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Checking Film Already Loaded
in the Camera
1. Open the lens barrier until it
clicks.
is displayed on the LCD
panel if a cartridge is already
loaded.
2. While the lens is extruding,
check to see if the ISO
speed is displayed on the
LCD panel. A fter the IS O
speed is shown, the total
number of exposures will
be displayed.
Once the lens is fully extruded,
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the display will switch to the
current exposure counter.
TAKING PICTURES
1. Open the lens barrier until
you feel a click.
The lens extends slightly, the
flash pops up, and the LCD
panel turns on.
When the flash is held down,
the camera will not activate.
Release your finger from the
flash.
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2. Aim the camera at your
subject. Use the zoom
lever for telephoto or wide-
angle photography.
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How to Use the Zoom Lever
Telephoto: Pull the lever to the "T"
side to zoom i n .
Wide angle: Push the lever to the
"W" side to zoom out.
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3. Position the autofocus
mark on your subject.
WARNING: DO NOT LOOK
DIRECTLY AT THE SUN
THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER.
4. Depress the shutter release
button halfway to adjust the
focus.
Focus has been correctly adjusted
and the green lamp lights. Exposure
also will be adjusted automatically.
The autofocus auxiliary light will turn
on automatically when necessary to
improve autofocus accuracy.
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