Olympus 75 User Manual

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

.............

6

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

4

.............

21

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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5. Depress the shutter release
button fully to take the
picture.

Note: Keep your fingers and the

strap away from the lens,
autofocus window and flash.

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This camera-has a built-in multi-

autofocus system which

automatically focuses on the

subject even in compositions such

as the one shown on the left.
Working distance: 0.6 m (2 ft) ~

(infinity)

Notes:

• When the subject is closer than
the minimum working distance,
the shutter will not release. (The
green lamp blinks.)

• When the subject is extremely
close to the camera, the subject
will be out of focus although the

shutter releases.

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Close-up Correction

Picture area at (infinity)
Close-up correction marks
Image area of picture at 0 .6 m
(2ft)

The picture area will move lower in

the viewfinder as you get closer to

the subject.

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AFTER SHOOTING

1. Close the lens barrier

slowly and carefully. The

lens and flash wil l retract
automatically.

2. Close the lens barrier

completely.

Caution: Do not forcibly close the
lens barrier as it will interfere with

lens retraction.

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UNLOADING THE

CARTRIDGE FILM

The film will be rewound

automatically when the en d of
the roll is reached.

• Wait until the sound of the motor
operation stops and starts blinking

in the exposure counter. Then open

the cartridge cover and remove the
cartridge. While the motor is
operating, the cartridge cover is
locked. When the motor stops
operating, press the cartridge cover
release button. The cartridge visual
exposure indicator will be set to
(exposed).

Rewinding the film before the

end of the roll

Press the mid-roll rewind button

gently with your fingernail, etc.

Caution: Do not use an instrument

with a sharp tip.

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• The cartridge visual exposure
indicator (exposed) is set even

when the film is rewound before the
end is reached. Because of that,
cartridges cannot be reused after
being rewound in mid-roll. However,
the visual exposure of cartridges
that were rewound when no
exposure has been made will

remain (unexposed). This

cartridge can be used even when
rewound.

• 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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SETTING THE PRINT TYPE

Set the print type selector
switch to the desired type: C,

H or P.

Print type selector switch

C type viewfinder
H type viewfinder
P type viewfinder

Always keep the print type selector

switch set correctly. The print type

setting is magnetically recorded on
the film. The number of exposures
does not change even when the

print type is changed.

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Print Type Setting Configuration

Print type

C type
H type
P type

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Aspect ratio

Approx. 2:3

Approx. 9:16

Approx. 1:3

USING THE FLASH MODES

Select the flash mode
according to your shooting
conditions and needs.

Press the flash mode button. The

selected flash mode is displayed
on the LCD panel.

Notes:

• The flash strength is automatically
controlled to prevent pictures from
being overexposed even when the

subjects are close.

• The flash also functions as an

autofocus auxiliary light in low-light
conditions. When the shutter release

button is pressed halfway, the flash
blinks several times. When the button

is pressed down all the way , the main
flash fires. B e sure to hold the camera
firmly until the flash fires.

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Auto Flash mode (p. 35)
Red-Eye Reducing Flash mode

(p. 36)

Off (Flash Override) mode

(p. 38)

The autofocus auxiliary light

does not work in this mode.
Fill-In Flash (Forced Activation)
mode (p. 39)
Night Scene Flash mode

(P. 40)

WARNING: DO NOT FIRE
FLASH TOO CLOSE TO THE
EYES OF PEOPLE OR

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ANIMALS.

ISO

200

400

W (28 mm)

0.6 ~ 4.7 m

(2 ~

15.4

0.6 ~ 6.6 m
(2 ~ 21.7 ft)

ft)

T (75 mm)

0.6 ~ 2.2 m

(2 ~ 7.2 ft)

0.6 ~ 3.1 m
(2 ~

10.2

AUTO FLASH

The flash fires automatically in
dark places and with backlighting.

The orange lamp lights when
the shutter release button is

depressed halfway.

Notes:

• When the orange lamp is
blinking, the flash is being
recharged and the shutter won't
release. Release your finger

from the shutter release button,
and wait for several seconds.

• Maximum distance is about 70%

of the working range ( ) when

using reversal film.

ft)

Flash Working Range (with

color negative film)

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RED-EYE REDUCING FLASH

Significantly reduces the
phenomenon 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 pre­flashes before the regular flash.

Red-eye reduction may not

be effective when the subject:

1. Is not looking at the flash from

the right front.

2. Is not watching the pre-flashes.

3. Is t o o far from the camera.

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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
one second.

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OFF (Flash Override)

When you don't want the
flash to fire even in the dark
or when you want to shoot

such subjects as fireworks.

Use this mode in situations where

flash photography is not desired

or is prohibited, or in twilight or

night scenes.

Note: Since a slow shutter speed

(down to 2 seconds) is automati-

cally selected in low-light

situations, use of a tripod is

recommended. Closing the lens

barrier restores the Auto Flash
mode.

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FILL-IN FLASH

(Forced Activation)

When you want the flash to
fire for ea ch shot.

The flash fires regardless of
available light. Use this mode to
compensate for a shadow cast on
the subject's face (such as the
shadow of a tree). It is also used
when shooting in backlit
conditions or under artificial

lighting (such as fluorescent light).

Use this mode within the flash
working range (p. 35). Closing the
lens barrier restores the Auto

Flash mode.

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NIGHT SCENE FLASH

When taking pictures of

people with a night
background, this mode
produces clear images of both.

Notes:

• Use of a tripod is recommended

since a slow shutter speed

(down to 4 seconds) is
automatically selected in low­light situations.

• The Spot mode is automatically
canceled when the Night Scene

Flash mode is selected.

• Closing the lens barrier restores

the Auto Flash mode.

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RED-EYE REDUCING NIGHT

SCENE FLASH MODE

You can take pictures of

people with a night scene
background while reducing

the "red-eye" phenomenon.

Notes:

• Except for the flash's pre­flashes, this mode is the same

as the Night Scene Flash mode.

• Read precautionary remarks in

"Red-Eye Reducing Flash" (p.

37) and "Night Scene Flash" (p.

40).

• This mode cannot be combined
with the Spot mode.

• When the lens barrier is closed,
the camera switches to the Red-

Eye Reducing Flash mode.

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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 release

button halfway

The green lamp lights.
The exposure will be locked in
the center of the autofocus

mark.

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3. Reposition your subject in

the picture frame while
keeping the shutter release
button depressed halfway.
Then press the shutter
release button fully.

Aft er the Spot mode has been

engaged or disengaged, check
the selftimer/remote control and

flash mode settings.

Focus and exposure can be
adjusted at a different point from

the autofocus frame using the

Spot mode.

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The use of the Spot mode is

recommended in the following

cases:

• When there is an object in front

of the main subject.

• When the subject is on the edge
of the frame.

• When the background is brighter

than the subject (the subject is
backlit).

Difficult-to-Autofocus Subjects

Although this camera's autofocus
system can lock on virtually any

subject, under certain conditions,

such as below, it may not

lock on the correct subject even if

the shutter releases. This can

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happen either when the green
lamp lights or blinks rapidly.

In these situations, first focus on a
different subject at a similar
distance, and then reposition the

correct subject in the picture

frame.

Subjects with low contrast
Subjects that do not contain

vertical lines

Subjects with an extremely

bright area in the part of the
image

Two subjects at different

distances

Subjects with repetitive patterns
Subjects with strong backlight

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SELFTIMER

1. Press the selftimer/remote

button to display

control

Fix the camera on a tripod or

other support.

2. Aim at your subject, and

press the shutter release
button. The shutter will be
released about 1 2 seconds

after you press th e button.

The selftimer automatically

disengages after release.

10 sec: Selftimer indicator

lights

2 sec: Blinks

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Notes:

• The focus a nd exposure will be
locked when the shutter release
button is depressed halfway. Do
not press the button from right in

front of the camera.

• To cancel the selftimer after it
has been activated, press the
selftimer/remote control button
again.

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USING THE RC-200 REMOTE

CONTROL (optional)

1. Press the selftimer/remote
control button to display

.

To cancel this mode, press the
selftimer/remote contrtol button
again. This mode is canceled
automatically when no t used for
more than 10 minutes.

2. Aim the remote control at

the camera, and press the

button. The shutter will be
released aft er about 3

seconds.

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WARNINGS:

• KEEP THE REMOTE CONTROL
OUT THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

IF A CH IL D SWALLOWS THE
REMOTE CONTROL, CONTACT A
DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.

• NEVER EXPOSE THE REMOTE
CONTROL TO EXCESSIVE HEAT
OR OPEN FLAME.

Notes:

• Use the remote control within a

range that can be seen in the

viewfinder.

• The camera will focus on the subject

directly in front o f it.

• The remote control may not work
when the subject is backlit. In this

case, use the selftimer.

• The remote control may not work
when there is inverted fluorescent

light near the camera.

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Attaching to the Strap

Open the buckle , insert the
strap , and close the buckle .

The remote co ntrol can be

attached to round straps with a
diameter of 3 mm ~ 5 rnm (0.12 ~

0.2 in) and flat straps with a

thickness of 1.2 mm ~ 2 mm (0.05

~ 0.08 in) and a width of 6 mm ~

12.5

mm

(0.23 ~ 0.42 in).

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Replacing the Battery

1. Open the buckle and

remove the battery cover

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 when
attached to the strap.

• Usable temperature range:

-10°C ~ 40°C (14°F ~ 104°F).

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CORRECTING THE DATA

1. Press the MODE button for

two seconds or longer.

The year indication will start

blinking.

2. Press the SET button to

correct the year.

If you press the button once, the
number on the display will

advance by 1. And if you keep it

pressed, the numbers will run in

rapid succession.

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3. Press the MODE button

again.

The month indication will start

blinking.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set
the day, hour and minutes.

Note: As you press the mode

button, the blinking indication

changes in the order of year,

month, day, hour, and minute. The

data correction will be finished

when the MODE button is pressed

again.

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PRINTING THE DATE AND TIME

Choose the desired mode.

The mode will switch in the

described order.

Each time the MODE button is

pressed, the display will change in

the sequence shown below.

• The quartzdate function uses the
same power source as the main unit.
Be sure to correct the data after the

battery is replaced.

• The printing o f dates is handled
differently by different processors. For
details, ask your local processor.

• Date data is recorded magnetically but
is not printed on the film.

• Date data is recorded magnetically to

enable printing on either the front or
the back of prints.

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No data
Year-month-day
Month-day-year

Day-month-year
Hour-minute

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CARE AND STORAGE

• Do not leave the camera

exposed to excessive heat,
humidity, o r direct sunlight — for
example, i n a car or on the

beach.

• If the camera gets wet, wipe it
with a dry towel. The salt in

seawater can be especially

damaging.

• Do not use organic solvents,

such as alcohol or paint thinner
when cleaning the camera.

• Do no t leave the camera on or

near a television, refrigerator, or
other appliance with a magnetic
field.

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• Do not expose the camera to

dust or sand as this could cause

serious damage.

• Do not shake or shock the

camera.

• Do not apply excessive force to
the zoom lens.

• Keep the camera in a well­ventilated place.

• Do not expose the camera to

extreme heat (over 40°C/104°F)
or to extreme cold (below -10°C

/14°F). Low temperatures, even

within this range, may

sometimes cause deterioration
in battery performance,
temporarily disabling the
camera.

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• 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 b ag and use

it.

• Keep your hair, hands, strap,

etc. away from the autofocus
window, lens, AE sensor and
flash.

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• Avoid leaving the camera

unused for long periods of time.

This can cause mold to grow on

the camera as well as other

problems. Try to press the

shutter release button and

check the operation of the

camera before use.

• Some airport X-ray machines

can dam age t he film in your
camera. Try to avoid passing

your camera through these

machines. Gi ve it to the security

officer for manual inspection.

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CARING FOR YOUR

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 camera
due to salt content. Note the following
warnings and take the necessary
precautions if your camera becomes
wet.

• The camera can withstand splashing
water (e.g., seaside and poolside)

• The camera can be used in rain or

snow but should not become soaked.

• Do not wash the camera.

• Do not submerge the camera or

attempt to take pictures underwater.

This camera is designed with rubber
gaskets located inside the rear of the
camera and battery compartment
cover.

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These gaskets protect the interior of
the camera from becoming wet in the
event the camera is splashed with
water. Check these gaskets often and
carefully remove any sand or dust to
maintain this protective seal.
Whenever your camera gets wet, take
the following precautions to maintain
your camera in good working order.

• Clean the entire exterior of the
camera with a dry cloth.

• Open the battery compartment and
remove the battery, leaving the
battery cover open.

• Open the back cover and expose the
film compartment.

• Check the interior to see if it is wet. If

it is, carefully dry it.

• Leave both the battery compartment

and back cover for several hours to
let it air-dry.

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Do not touch the rubber gasket with
excessive force. Do not remove the
gaskets. The gaskets in your camera
should be replaced after approximately
three years to insure consistently good
weatherproof performance. They may
need more frequent replacement

depending on use and wear. If the

gaskets are damaged o r need
replacement, contact your nearest
Olympus service center.

If you are taking pictures at the beach,
you need to avoid getting sand on or
inside of your camera. Transport your
camera in its own case. Do not wrap
your camera up with beach towels and

carry it in your beach bag.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

OPERATING PROBLEMS

The camera does not work

The lens barrier is not opened

completely.

Open the lens barrier completely.

(p. 21)

The alignment of the battery
terminals is not correct.

Reload the battery correctly. (p.

14)

The battery is exhausted.

Replace the battery with new

one.

(p. 16)

The battery is temporarily unable to
function because of cold.

Keep the camera warm while
using it.
The loaded film has been rewound.

Remove the film. (p. 18)

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The cartridge is inserted incorrectly.

Remove the cartridge and re­insert correctly. (p. 18)

The flash i s held with your finger.

Release your finger.

The LCD display goes off

suddenly.

If you don't use the camera, the

LCD goes off after 4.5 min utes .

Close the lens barrier and open it
again or operate the zoom lever to

turn the LCD back on. In addition,
the power is turned off automatically
aft er 4.5 hours. When the camera is

not in use, try to keep the lens
barrier closed.

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The shutter release b ut t on doesn't

release when the remote control's

shutter release button is pressed.

The remote control hasn't been
used in the 10 minutes since the
Selftimer/Remote Control mode was
engaged, causing the LCD panel to
turn off.

Press the zoom lever. The LCD
will light. Then press the selftimer/
remote control button again.

The green lamp blinks, and the
shutter release button will not
release.

You are less than 0 .6 m (2 ft) away

from the subject.

Move at least 0.6 m (2 ft) away

from the subject. (p. 26)

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The orange lamp blinks, and the

shutter release button will not

release.

The flash has not been recharged
yet.

Remove your finger from the
shutter release button and wait
several seconds until the flash is
recharged before shooting. (p. 35)

The flash does not fire, even in
the dark.

The flash mode is set to Off.

Set it to a mode other than Off.
(p. 38)

High-sensitivity film is being used.

Set the flash mode to Fill-in. (p.

39)

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The viewfinder is out of focus.

Diopter dial is not adjusted.

Adjust the diopter dial until image
is clear. (p. 13)

The cartridge cover does not open
even though the cartridge cover
release button is pressed.

The battery is exhausted.

Open the lens barrier and check
the battery icon (p. 16). Then replace
the battery with a new one.

PROBLEMS WITH PRINTED
PICTURES

The picture is out of focus.

The camera moved when the
shutter release button was pressed.

Hold the camera correctly an d
press the shutter release button
gently. (p. 17)

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The subject was not within the
viewfinder's autofocus mark.

Position the subject in the center
of the autofocus mark, or use the

Spot mode. (p. 42)

The lens and autofocus window

were dirty.

Clean t he lens and autofocus
window. Wipe the lens gently with a
lens cleaning tissue moistened with
a small amount of lens cleaning
fluid.
The autofocus window was blocked,
such as by a finger.

Hold the camera correctly,
keeping your fingers clear of the
autofocus window.

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You attempted to take a picture with
the subject less than 0.6 m (2 ft)

away.

Move at least 0.6 m (2 ft) away

from the subject. (p. 26)
When usin g th e selftimer, the shutter

release button was pressed while

standing right in front of the camera.

Do not stand in front of the
camera. Press the shutter release
button while looking through the

viewfinder. (p. 46)

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You attempted to take a picture of
one of the following difficult-to-focus
subjects: a low-contrast subject, a
subject with no vertical lines, a
subject with an extremely bright
area in the part of the image

(reflected light, light from a lamp,
etc.), both far and near subjects with
strong backlighting, a subject with a
repeating pattern, and a fast-moving
subject.

Use the Spot mode to focus on a

different subject located at the same

distance, apply the focus lock and
then take the picture. (p. 42)

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SPECIFICATIONS

Type: Full automatic autofocus lens-

shutter camera with built-in 28

~ 75 mm zoom lens.

Film format: 1X240 cartridge film.

Image size: 16.7 mm x 30.2 mm

Print type: Three selectable types

(C, H, P) with magnetic IX

(information input) function.

Lens: Olympus lens 28 ~ 75 mm

F4.7 ~ 9.9,7 elements in 7
groups.

Shutter: Programmed electronic

shutter. Shutter speeds —

1/500 sec.

~ 4

Focusing: External light passive

multi-autofocus. Focus lock

possible. Focusing range —

0.6 m (2 ft) ~ (infinity).

sec.

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Viewfinder: Real image type zoom

viewfinder (with autofocus

mark, close-up correction

marks, autofocus indicator and

flash indicat or). C, H, P print

type selection. With dioptric

adjuster.

Exposure control: Programmed

automatic exposure control, 3-

zone light metering, switchable
to spot metering, Auto

exposure range (ISO200):

Wide-angle — EV3.5 (F4.7·2

sec.) to EV16 (F11·1/500 sec.),

Telephoto — EV5.6 (F9.9·2
sec.) to EV17(F19.5-1/350

sec.).

Exposure counter: Progressive type

with automatic reset, displayed
on LCD panel.

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Film speed range: Automatic setting.

Automatic setting range: ISO25 ~

ISO3200.

Film loading: One-touch insertion,

automatic loading (automati-

cally advances to first frame

when cartridge cover is
closed).

Film advance: Automatic film

advancing.

Film rewind: Automatic film rewind

(automatic rewind activation at
end of film, automatic rewind

stop). Rewind possible at any
point with rewind button.

Selftimer: Electronic selftimer with

approx. 12-sec. delay.

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Remote control (optional): Infrared

remote control unit with
approx. 3-sec. delay.

Flash: Built-in flash. Recycling time:

Approx. 2.5 sec. (at normal

temperature with new battery).
Fla sh working range: Wide
angle —0.6 ~ 4.7m ( 2 ~ 15.4
ft)/Telephoto — 0.6 ~ 2.2 m (2

~ 7.2 ft) with ISO 200 color

negative film; Wide angle —

0.6~6.6m (2 ~ 21.7 ft)/

Telephoto — 0.6 ~ 3.1 m (2 ~

10.2 ft) with ISO 400 color
negative film.

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Modes: Auto Flash, Red-Eye

Reducing Flash, Off,
Fill-In Flash, Night Scene
Flash, Red-Eye Reducing
Night Scene Flash.

Battery check: Displayed on LCD

panel.

Power source: One 3 V lithium

battery (CR2).

Dimensions: 10 7 (W) x 54 (H) x 33.5

(D) mm

(4.2

(without protrusions).

x 2.1 x 1.3 in)

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Weight: 165 g (5.8 oz) (without

battery).

Weatherproof: IEC Standard

publication 529. Classification
of degrees of protection
provided by enclosures.

Degree of protection indicated
by second characteristics
numeral 4. Short description —

Protected against splashing
water. Definition — Water
splashed against enclosure
from any direction shall have
no harmful effect.

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SPECIFICATIONS FOR

DATE UNIT

Data recording method: Recording

using magnetic IX (information

input) function.

Data coding: No data, year-month-

day, month-day-year, day-

month-year and hour-minute.

External indication of data: Data

display on LCD panel

Fil m speed setting: Automatic film

speed setting.

Automatic calendar system: Up to

year 2030.

Power source: Ordinarily used with

camera body.

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SPECIFICATIONS FOR RC-200

REMOTE CONTROL (optional)

Type: Infrared type remote

control.
Operating range: Approx. 5 m
(16.4ft).
Battery: One CR1220, replace­able; service life — approx. 5

years or approx. 20,000

operations.
Dimensions: 32 x 44 x 13mm (1.2
x 1.7 x 0.5

Weight: 11 g (0.4 oz) (without

battery).
Other: Operating confirmation
beeper; weatherproof design.

SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO
CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR
OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE
MANUFACTURER.

THE ACTUAL PRODUCT MAY DIFFER

FROM ONES SHOWN IN THIS

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MANUAL.

in).

OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD.
OLYMPUS AMERICA INC.
OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO.(EUROPA) GMBH.

OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO.(U.K.) LTD.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject

to the conditions that this device does not cause harmful interference.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

This camera complies with EU directive 89/336/EEC for CE marking.
Die CE-Marke zeigt an.daß diese Kamera die EG-Richtlinie 89/336EWG erfüllt.

Cet appareil photo est conforme à la directive UE89/336/CEE pour le marquage CE.

Esta cámara cumple con la directiva de la Unión Europea 89/336/EEC para la marca de CE.

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