Olympus AZ-220 Owner's Manual
INSTRUCTIONS
Before using your AZ-220 WIDE ZOOM, read this
manual carefully to ensure correct use.
We recommend that you take test shots to get
accustomed to your AZ-220 WIDE ZOOM
before taking important photographs.
Thank you for purchasing the Olympus AZ-220 WIDE ZOOM.
MAIN FEATURES
Built-in 28mm~56mm 2X zoom lens: 28mm is perfect for
scenery shots, while 56mm is ideal for quick snaps.
Panorama* mode can be selected even in the middle of
a loaded cartidge of film.
Versatile, easy-to-use functions include continuous
shooting, spot metering and various flash modes.
*Be sure to read page 27 for Panorama-size prints.
Symbols used in th i s manual:
Incorrect
Operation
soun
2
Manual
operation
Indicator on
Next
operation
Indicator
blinking
Operation
order
Attention
Automatic
operation
Depress
halfway
PREPARATIONS
BASIC OPERATIONS
Names and functions of parts....... 4
Viewfinder display /L CD panel...... 6
Diopter adjustment......................... 7
Using the strap............................... 8
Loading the film ...................................................................................................... 16
Taking pictures…………........................................................................................ 18
Using the focus lock................................................................................................ 22
Unloading the film ................................................................................................... 24
Outline of operations..................... 10
Loading the batteries.................... 12
Checking the batteries.................. 13
Points to remember....................... 14
ADVANCED
TECHNIQUES
CAMERA
MAINTENANCE
Taking Panorama pictures............ 25
Flash photography......................... 28
Using the SUBJECT button.......... 32
Self-timer........................................ 33
Questions and answers................................................................................................... 38
Care and storage ............................................................................................................ 39
Battery handling............................................................................................................... 40
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................... 41
Specifications.................................................................................................................. 43
Continuous shooting......................
Dual-frame self-timer..................... 35
Spot metering................................. 36
34
3
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS O F PARTS
Power ON/OFF
button
Shutter release
button
(See
p.
14.)
Self-timerindicator
PREPARATIONS
4
Autofocus
windows
Strap eyelet
LCD panel
Displays the camera's mode
and operation conditions.
(See
p. 6.)
Lens
SUBJECT button
(See
p.
32.)
FLASH button
Flash
Light sensor
Zoom
buttons
zooms in — telephoto.
zooms out — wide-angle.
(See
(See
p.
p.
28.)
19.)
Viewfinder
(See
p.6.)
PANORAMA
selector
(See
p.
25.)
Film window
Tripod socket
Diopter adjustment
Slide
(See
Strap eyelet
Back cover
release
Battery
compartment
cover
Back cover
Mid-roll rewind button
p. 7.)
5
VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL
VIEWFINDER DISPLAY
In Standard mod e
Orange lamp
Lights when the
flash will fire.
Green lamp
Lights when the
subject is in focus.
LCD PANEL
Flash modes (p. 28)
6
Close-up correction marks
At a distance of 0.65 m (2.1 ft); your
subject must be positioned within the
close-up correction marks.
Self-timer (p. 34)
Continuous mode (p. 34)
Spot mod e (p. 34)
Dual frame self-timer mode (p. 35)
Battery check (p. 13)
Exposure counter (p. 17)
Flash mode selection (p. 28)
In Panorama mode
Close-up
correction marks
Autofocus frame
Position your subject within
the autofocus frame.
DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
TO ADJUST THE VIEWFINDER TO COMPENSATE FOR NEAR AND FARSIGHTED VISION.
Slide the diopter adjustment slide
until the viewfinder display becomes
clear.
Slide t o th e l ef t if yo u
are farsighted or to
the right if you are
nearsighted.
7
USING THE STRAP
ATTACHING THE STRAP
Strap-grip
For a more comfortable, secure grasp of the
camera, place the strap-grip as clos e to the
camera as possible.
8
Strap-grip
When you ai m the
camera, hold the
strap-grip as
shown above.
SOFT C A S E (optional)
9
OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS
BASIC SHOOTING PROCEDURES
10
Load the batteries. (p. 12)
Press the zoom buttons to make
the subject larger or smaller.
(p. 18)
Open the back cover.(p. 16)
Place the autofocus frame on the
subject you want to take a
picture of. (p. 19)
Load the film. (p. 16)
Depress the shutter release
button halfway to make sure the
green lamp lights. (p. 20)
Close the back cover. (p. 17)
Press the ON/OFF button to turn
the power ON. (p. 18)
Make sure the exposure counter
on the LCD panel reads .(p. 17 )
Depress the shutter release button
fully to take a picture. (p. 20)
When the film reaches the end, it
is automatically rewound. (p. 24)
Open the back cover to remove
the film. (p. 24)
11
LOADING THE BATTERIES
12
Remove the battery
1.
cover.
Us e two 3V lithium batteries (CR123A
•
or DL123A).
2.
Be sure the batteries are aligned
•
correctly as shown.
Read "Battery handling"
on page 40.
Insert the batteries and
replace the battery
cover.
CHECKING THE BATTERIES
Press
the
ON/OFF
1.
to turn the power ON.
Be sure to check the
batteries as well.
button
Batteries are OK. The mark
disappears after 12 sec.
Batteries are low.
Have spares handy.
Batteries should be replaced
immediately.
13
POINTS TO REMEMBER
Hold the Camera Correctly.
14
Correct.
Hold the camera firmly with bo t h ha n d s.
•
Hold the strap-grip as shown on page 9,
•
In the vertical position, hold the camera with
•
its flash positioned at the top.
Correct.
Incorrect.
Caution;
Kee p your fingers away
from the lens, flash,
autofocus windows and
light sensor.
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