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NEWPIC 60
User Manual
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Olympus NEWPIC 60 User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS
Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use.
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus camera. Before
you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit.
WARNING
KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY FROM FIRE. NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERIES.
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 DA MAG E, REMOVE THE BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT FURTHER USAGE.
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injury of the user.
Before using your camera, read this manual carefully
to ensure correct use.
We recommend that you take te st shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs.
Built-in 30mm ~ 60 mm 2 X zoom lens. Use IX240 cartridge film for simple one-touch film
loading.
Three types of prints (C, H, P) can be obtained by
setting the selector switch.
A magnetic head records important printing data on
the film.
use only processors displaying the film development and printing.
Symbols used in this manual:
Incorrect
Next operation Manual operation
Pay particular attention to items in this manual enclosed in boxes . Product shown in pictures and illustrations may be slightly
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different from this unit.
MAIN FEATURES
Operation order
Automatic operation
Indicator on
mark when requesting
Indicator blinking
Attention
Depress halfway
PREPARATIONS
Names and functions of parts ............................................. 6
Viewfinder display/LCD panel ............................................... 8
Cartridge ................................................................................. 9
Using the strap/Soft case .................................................. 11
Outline of operations ........................................................... 12
Loading the battery ............................................................. 15
Checking the battery .......................................................... 16
Points to remember ............................................................. 17
BASIC OPERATIONS
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Loading the cartridge film .................................................... 19
Taking pictures ...................................................................... 21
Using the focus lock ............................................................ 24
After shooting ........................................................................ 25
Unloading the cartridge film ................................................ 26
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
CAMERA MAINTENANCE
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Setting the print type ........................................................... 27
Using the landscape/flash modes ...................................... 32
Auto (Auto-flash) .................................................................. 33
Landscape ............................................................................ 34
Flash Off ............................................................................... 35
Fill-in (Forced Activation) ................................................... 36
Auto Slow ............................................................................. 37
Using red-eye reduction/selftimer ...................................... 38
Red-eye reduction .............................................................. 39
Selftimer .............................................................................. 40
Correcting the data .............................................................. 41
Printing the date and time ................................................... 42
Questions and answers ..................................................... 43
Care and storage ................................................................ 45
Battery handling .................................................................. 48
Troubleshooting ................................................................... 50
Specifications ..................................................................... 53

PREPARATIONS

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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

Zoom button (p. 21)
T — telephoto
W — Mid-roll rewind button (p. 26) Shutter release button
Light sensor
Autofocus window
Lens
LCD Quartz date mode buttons (p. 42) Red-eye reduction/selftimer button (p. 39) Landscape/flash mode button (p. 32) Red-eye reduction/selftimer signal Flash
Viewfinder
Lens barrel
Do not soi l as th i s can cause blurred pictures.
Wipe clean with a soft cloth.
wide-angle
panel
Viewfinder Flash indica tor lamp Battery compartment cover (p . 15) Battery compartment cover release
Tripod socket
Print type selector switch (p. 27)
Power switch (p. 19)
Cartridge cover release lever (p. 19)
Strap eyelet Cartridge cover
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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY
Flash indicator lamp
Lights when flash is ready to fire.
Close-up correction
marks (p. 23)
Autofocus frame
Position your subject
within the autofocus
frame. H type P type C type
The viewfinder format changes in accordance with the print
type selected (p. 27).
The LCD panel does not actually display all indications
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simultaneously as shown.
LCD PANEL
Battery check
Displayed only when
battery level is low (p. 16).
Flash mode display (p. 32)
Landscape mode display (p . 34 )
Red-eye reduction display (p.39)
Quartz date mode display (p. 41)
Cartridge mark
Lights when a cartridge is loaded.
Exposure counter display
Selftimer display (p. 40)

CARTRIDGE

IX 240 Cartridge Film
Data disk Cartridge spool
Lightlock door drive
Lightlock door Cartridge spool Cartridge label
Visual Exposure Indicator
Never apply undue force to the cartridge spool, lightlock door
drive or lightlock door because t h i s ca n result in damage or
exposure of the film. Using a damaged cartridge can cause
camera trouble.
Do not allow the data disk to become soiled because this can render the cartridge unusable.
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Understanding The Visual Exposure Indicator
Unexposed
Partially exposed
Exposed Processed
Only cartridges with the (unexposed) visual exposure indicator can be used wi th thi s camera. When a cartridge with other than the visual exposure indicator is loaded, the camera will rewind the film and set t he 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 thi s may damage the cartridge. Using a damaged cartridge can result in camera trouble.
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USING THE STRAP/SOFT CASE

Attaching the strap.
The soft case can also be carried on a b elt.
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OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS

Basic Shooting Procedures
Load a battery (p. 15).
1.
Turn on the power switch.
2.
Make sure
mark is not displayed on the LCD panel.
Open the cartridge cover ( p. 1 9).
3.
Insert a cartridge (p. 20).
4.
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Close the cartridge cover. The fil m will
5.
automatically advance t o the first
frame (p. 20).
Make sure the cartridge mark is lit
6.
and the exposure counter display is
correct.
The exposure counter indicates the
number of exposures remaining.
Operate the zoom button to compose
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the scene (p. 21).
Place the autofocus frame on the
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subject on which you want to focus
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(p. 22).
Press the shutter release button and take
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the picture (p. 22).
The shutter wi ll not release when the flash indicator lamp is blinking.
When the film reaches the end it will
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automatically rewind (p. 26).
Open the cartridge cover and remove
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the cartridge (p. 26).
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LOADING THE BATTERY

Use one 3V lithium Battery (CR-2)
Open the battery compartment cover.
1.
When replacing the battery, make sure to turn
the power switch OFF before unloading the
batteries.
Take care not to injure your fingernail
when opening the battery cover.
Insert the new battery correctly as
2.
shown and close the battery compartment cov er tightly.
Align the (+) and (-) directions of the batteries
correctly as shown.
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Read "Battery Han dling" on page 48.

CHECKING THE BATTERY

Turn the power switch ON and check the
battery condition.
Display
mark not displayed.
mark blinks.
Exposure counter not
displayed.
Note: Keep spare batteries on han d when going on a long trip
or when using the camera in cold weather. Adjust the data of the Quarz Date every time the battery is replaced.
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Meaning
Battery level is OK.
Battery power is low.
Battery is dead and should
be replace d immediately.

POINTS TO REMEMBER

Hol d the Camera Correctly.
Correct.
1.
Correct.
2.
Incorrect.
3.
Try not to hold the barrel . When set to TELE, the lens will automatically return to WIDE after 3 minutes.
Keep your fingers and the strap away fro m t he lens and flas h. As the focal length becomes larger. Camera shake or
movement becomes more noticeable. Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at sides to prevent the camera from shaking.
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Proper Shutter Release.
The shutter release button has two clicks. Practice before loading the film.
Depress the shutter release button
1.
halfway to lock the focus.
Focus and exposure will be locked properly.
Make sure
Make sure the flash indicator lamp nex t to the
viewfinder is lighted. This lamp goes out quickly in bright conditions.
Depress the shutter release button fully
2.
to release the shutter and 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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