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INSTRUCTIONS
Before using you r camera, read this manual carefully to ensure
correct use.
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Thank you for purchasing an Olympus camera. Before
you start to use your new camera, please read these
instructions carefully to obtain optimum perfor mance
an2 a longer service life from the unit.
Ignoring this warning may
result in the death or serious
injury of the user.
KEEP THE BATTERIES AWA Y 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 DAMAGE,
REMOVE THE BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY TO
PREVENT FURTHER USAGE.
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• Before using yo ur camera, read this manual carefully
to ensure correct use.
• We recommend that you take test shots to get
accustomed to your camera before taking important
photographs.
Built-in 30mm - 90mm 3X zoom lens.
Use IX240 cartridge film for simple one-touch film
loading.
Three types of prints (C, H, P) ca n be obtained by
setting the selector switch.
A magnetic head records important printing data on
the film.
Use only processors displaying the mark when requesting
film development and printing.
Symbols used in this manual:
Incorrect Operation order Indicator blinking
Next operation Automatic operation Attention
Manual operation Indicator on Depress halfway
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
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PREPARATIONS
Names and functions of parts ................................................. 6
Viewfinder display/LCD panel ...................................................
Cartridge ................................................................................ 9
Diopter adju st ment .....................................................................
Using the strap/soft case ...................................................... 11
Outline
of
operations ............................................................
Loading the battery ...................................................................
Checking the battery ..................................................................
Points to remember ............................................................... 17
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12
15
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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
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ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
CAMERA MAINTENANCE
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Setting the print type
Using the snooting modes ..................................................... 32
Auto
Flash ..........................................................................
Red-eye
Off (Flash Overri de) ....................................................... 36
Fill-In Flash (Forced Activa t i on )
Landscape ....................................................................
Night
Scene
Red-eye Reducing Night Scene Flash
Selftimer ..................................................................... 41
Remote control (optional)
Correcting the data
Print i n g t h e date and ti m e
Questions and answers
Care
and
storage ............................................................
Battery
handling .................................................................
Rem ote control (optional) handing
Troubleshooting
Specifications
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Reducing
Flash
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Flash .........................................................
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PREPARATIONS
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
Shutter release button
Selftimer signal
Strap eyelet
Cartridge cover release lever (p. 19)
Light sensor
Viewflnder
Flash
Autofocus window
Lens
Lens barrel
Do not soil as this can cause blurred pictures.
Wipe clean with a soft cloth.
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Diopter adjustment lever
Battery compartment cover (p. 15)
Quartz date mode buttons (p. 44)
Control panel
Print type selector switch (p. 27)
Tripod socket
Cartridge cover
Power switch (p. 16)
LCD
panel
Zoom lever (p. 21)
T— telephoto
W — wide-angle
Viewfinder
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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL
VIEWFINDER DISPLAY
Close-up correction
marks (p. 23)
Autofocus frame
Position your subject
within the autofocus
frame.
Green lamp
Red lamp
H type
P type
C type
The viewfinder form at changes in accordance with the print
*
type selected (p. 27).
The LCD panel does not actuall y display all indications
*
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simultaneously as shown.
LCD PANEL
Shooting mode display
(p. 32)
Quartz date mode
display (p. 44)
Remote control display
Selftimer display (p. 41)
Battery check
Cartridge mark
Lights when a cartridge is
loaded.
Exposure counter display
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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
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drive or lightlock door because this can 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
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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
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indicator can be used w it h th is cam er a.
When a cartridge with other than the visual exposure indicator
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is loaded, the camera will rewind the film and set the cartridge
to (exposed).
Take along plenty of film cartridges when traveling to fore ign
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countries and other areas where cartridge purchasing may be
difficult.
Do not forcibly move the visual exposure indicator because
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this may damage the cartridge. Using a damaged cartridge
can result in camera trouble.
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DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
To Adjust the Viewfinder to Compensate for Near-and far-sighted Vision
Slide the diopter adjustment lever until the
viewfinder display becomes clear.
Slide to the right if you are far-sighted or to the left if you
are near-sighted.
USING THE STRAP/SOFT CASE
The soft ca se can als o be carried on a belt.
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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. 19).
3.
Insert a cartridge (p. 20).
4.
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Close th e cartridge cover. The film wil l
5.
automatically advance to the first
frame (p. 20).
Make sure is displayed and the
6.
exposure counter
Operate the zoom lever to compose
7.
the scene (p. 21).
Place the autofocus frame on the
8.
subject on which you want to focus
(p. 22).
reads .
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Press
the
shutter
release
9.
to make sure the green lamp lights.
Press
the
shutter
10.
take the picture (p. 22).
The shutter will not release when the red
lamp is blinking.
When the fi lm reaches the end, it will
11.
automatically rewind (p. 26).
will be displayed on the LCD panel.
Open the cartridge cover and remove
12.
the cartridge (p. 26).
release
button
button
halfway
fully
and
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LOADING THE BATTERY
Use one 3V lithium battery (DL123A or CR123A)
Slide the battery compartment
1.
cover.
Ope n the cover a s shown.
When replacing the battery, make sure to turn
the power switch OFF before unloading the
batteries.
Insert the new battery correctly as
2.
shown and close the battery
compartment cover tightly.
Align the (+) and (-) directions of the batteries
correctly as shown.
Read "Battery Handling" on page 52.
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CHECKING THE BATTERY
Turn the power switch ON and check the
battery condition.
Immediately after the batter y has bee n
replaced, the battery power level may not
be accurately displayed on the LCD panel.
Turn the power switch ON to check the
accurate battery power level.
Display
lights.
lights.
blinks.
Note: Keep spare batteries on hand when going on a long trip
or when using the camera in cold weather. Adjust the data of
the quarz dat e every time the battery is replaced.
Meaning
Battery is OK.
Battery is low and should be
replaced.
Battery is dead and should
be replaced immediately.
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POINTS TO REMEMBER
Hold the Camera Correctly.
Correct.
1.
Correct.
2.
Incorrect.
3.
Try not to hold the barrel.
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Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.
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As the focal length becomes larger, camera shake or
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movement becomes more noticeable. Hold the camera firmly
with both hands whi le k eeping your elbows at sides to prevent
the camera from shaking.
In the vertical position, hold the camera with its flash
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positioned at the top.
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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
The green lamp next to the viewfinder lights.
Depress the shutter release button fully
2.
to release the shutter and ta k e the
picture.
Cautions:
Press the shutter release button gently.
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Avoid shaking t he camera when pressing the shutter
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release button to prevent blurry pictures.
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BASIC OPERATIONS
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LOADING THE CARTRIDGE FILM
This
camera
the cartridge; the camera does the rest
automatically.
1.
2.
uses
IX240
cartridges.
Make sure is not displayed on the
LCD
panel.
Note: Use only cartridges with the (Unex-
posed) visual exposure indicator (p. 10).
Just
Move the cartridge cover release
lever as show n.
Ope n the cartridge cover.
load
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Insert the cartridge correctly and close
3.
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
4.
If or appears blinking, the film will not advance
properly Check the cartridge to ensure the (unexposed)
visual exposure indicator appears
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TAKING PICTURES
Set the power switch to ON.
1.
Make sure
The lens barrier opens and the lens extends.
Look through t he viewfinder, press the
2.
Zoom lever and compose the picture.
Do not look directly at the sun through the
viewfinder.
On TELE, the lens c an zoom-in to 90mm.
On WIDE, the lens can zoom-out to 30mm.
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The zoom changes focal length at seven steps.
The power will automatically turn o ff when the
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camera is not in use for more than 5 minutes.
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Position the subject inside the
3.
autofocus frame.
Depress the shutter release button
4.
halfway.
The exposure is measured automatically when
the lens extends, the camera focuses on the
subject, and the green lamp lights.
To take a picture with the subject outside the
autofocus frame as shown here, use the focus
lock (p. 24).
Depress the shutter release button fully
5.
to take the picture.
The film automatically advances to the next
frame, and the exposure counter increases by
one digit.
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Working Distance
The focus range of the camera is 0. 6 m (2 ft) to (Infinity).
The camera cannot focus on a subject that is closer than
0.6 m (2 ft) even though the shutter still releases and the
green lamp blinks.
When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the
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image in the viewfinder gets larger, but this does not affect
the final image in the picture.
Focus is adjusted automatically by the autofocus but,
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depending on the conditions, the autofocus may have
difficulty focusing on some subjects (p. 47).
Close-up Correction
Picture frame
Close-up correction marks
Image area of picture at 0.6 m (2ft)
The viewfinder's picture frame shows the area that can be shot
for subjects at . However, the picture area will move lower in
the vi ew f in de r as you get closer to the subject. A t 0.6 m (2ft), the
shaded area is the actual available image area. In this case, the
subject should be positioned below the close-up correction
marks.
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USING THE FOCUS LOCK
To avoid taking out of focus pictures.
The focus l oc k is u se d whe n th e subject is outside
the autofocus frame.
Position the subject within the
1.
autofocus frame and press the shutter
release button halfway.
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The exposure will also be locked at this time.
The autofocus lock is released when the finger
is removed from the shutter release button.
Still pressing the shutter release button
2.
lightly, recompose the scene as desired
and then fully press the shutter release
button to take the picture.
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AFTER SHOOTING
Turn the power switch to OFF.
Make sure
The lens is retracted and the lens barrier is
closed.
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UNLOADING THE CARTRIDGE FILM
The film will be rewound automatically when the
end of the roll is reached.
Wait until the sound of the motor operation stops and is
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displayed in the exposure counter. Then open the cartridge
cover and remove the cartridge. The cartridge visual
exposure indicator will be set to (exposed).
Rewinding in Mid-roll
To rewind the film in mid-roll: Open the control
panel. Use a pointed object such as a ballpoint pen
to lightly press the mid-roll rewind button.
The cartridge visual exposure indicator (exposed) is set
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even when the film is rewound before the end is reached.
Because of that cartridges cannot be re-used after being
rewound in mid-roll. However, the visual exposure of
cartridges that were rewound when no exposure have been
made will remain (Unexposed). This cartridge can be
used even when rewound.
Do not forcibly move the visual exposure indicator because
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this may damage the cartridge. Using a damaged
cartridge can result in camera trouble.
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ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
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SETTING THE PRINT TYPE
Setting the Print Type
Set the print type selector switch to the desired
type: C, H or P.
Print type selector switch
H type viewfinder
C type viewfinder
P type viewfinder
Always keep the pr i n t 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 area on film
Print
Print Type Setting Configuration
For H type prin ts, the images are printed without
change. With C type, the left and right sides of the
images are cut. With P type, the tops and bottoms of
the images are cut. The aspect ratios of the three print
types are shown in the table below.
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Print type
C type
H type
P type
Aspect ratio
Approx. 2:3
Approx. 9:16
Approx. 1:3
The negatives cannot be seen.
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Requesting Development and Printing
Use only processors displaying the mark when
requesting film developing and printing. The developed
film will be returned in the cartridge. The prints will be
marked with the same ID number found on the film, as
shown on page 30.
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Print rear surface (example)
Index prints (example)
ID number
Frame number
Date
Ask your local processor for details concerning
index prints.
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Making Additional Prints (Extra printing)
1. Make sure that the cartridge ID number is the same
as the ID numbers on the backs of the regular prints
or index prints to be copied before taking the cartridge
to the processor.
2. Use the frame numbers printed on the backs of the
regular prints or index prints when ordering additional
copies.
Print prices will differ depending on the print type.
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The handling of index prints will differ depending o n
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the processor.
Ask your local processor for details.
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USING THE SHOOTING MODES
This camera has seven shooting modes. Use these
modes in accordance with the photographic
conditions and your purpose.
Setting the Modes
Each time the shooting mode button is pressed, the mode
will change sequentially as shown on page 33.
Warning: Do not use the flash when the camera is
extremely close to the eyes of people and animals. T his will
temporarily impair eyesight.
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LCD Panel Display
Mode
Auto Flash
Red-eye
Reducing Flash
Off (Flash
Override)
Fill-In Flash
(Forced
Activation)
Landscape
Night Scene
Flash
Red-eye
Reducing Night
Scene Flash
Function/
Application
Automatically fires in low-light conditions
(p. 34)
Significantly reduces the phenomenon of "red-eye" (when
a subject's eyes appear red in flash photos). (p. 35)
The flash does not fire. (p. 36)
Fires regardless of available light. (p. 37)
To shoot distant subjects like mountains and clouds.
(p. 38)
Lights the subject in the foreground with a night
scene in the background. (p. 39)
Significantly reduces the "red-eye" phenomenon
against a night background, (p . 4 0)
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AUTO FLASH
In this mode, the flash fires automatically when the
light level is low. This mode should normally be used.
Press
the
shutter
1
.
halfway. If the red lam p is on, the flash
wil l fire.
Fully pres s the shutter release button.
Red lamp indications
Lights:
Goes out:
Blinks:
Flash Range (negative color film)
ISO
200
0.6~4.1m (2ft~13.5ft)
0.6~5.8m (2ft~19ft)
400
release
the flash will fire
the flash will not fire
the shutter cannot be released until the
flash is fully charged.
W (Wide angle)
button
T (Telephoto)
0.6~2.4m (2ft~7.9ft)
0.6~3.4m (2ft~11.2ft)
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RED-EYE REDUCING FLASH
Significantly reduces the phenomenon of
"red-eye" (when subject's eyes appear red
in flash photography).
In the flash mode, the camera will fire a series of
more than 20 pre-flashes before the regular flash. This
makes the subject's pupils c ontract, significantly
reducing red-eye. Except for the pre-flashes, this
mode is the same as the Auto Flash mode.
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 too far from the camera.
4. Does not respond to the pre-flashes due to
particular individual characteristics.
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IMPORTANT:
shutter releases. It takes approximately one second.
Be sure to hold the camera still until the
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OFF(Flash Override)
Use this mode when you do not want to use the flash
even in a dark place. The flash will not fire even if the
light level is low. This mode can also be used in such
places as museums where flash is prohibited, for night
scenes, etc.
The shutter speed can be set to as slow as 1 sec. It
is recommended that a tripod be used to avoid
blurring due to camera shake.
Note: When the power switch is turned OFF, the camera
returns to the Auto Flash mode.
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FILL-IN FLASH (Forced Activation)
Use this mode when you want the flash to fire
regardless of lighting conditions. The flash will always
fi r e in this mode. This mode is useful for softening the
shadows of subjects in the shade of a tree, etc., with
backlit subjects, and under fluorescent and other
artificial lighting.
Always mak e sure the subject is within the flash
range (p. 34). The effect of the flash will be less
evident in bright lighting.
Note: When the power switch is turned OFF, the camera returns
to the Auto Flash mode.
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LANDSCAPE
Use this mode to shoot a landscape photograph
through a window or to shoot distant subjects such as
mountains or clouds.
Select the Landscape mode.
The camera automatically sets the working
distance at infinity.
The flash will not fire.
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The shutter speed can be se t to as slow as 1 sec.
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In dark places, it is recommended that a tripod be
used to avoid blurring due to camera shake.
Moving subjects will be blurred when
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photographed at the slower shutter speeds.
Note: Whe n the power is turned off and on again, the camera
returns to the Auto Flash mode.
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NIGHT SCENE FLASH
Use this mode to capture a night scene with
or without a subject in the foreground
beautifully.
Notes:
Since a slow shutter speed (down to 1 second) is
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automatically selected in low-light situations, use a
tripod to prevent blurred pictures caused by camera
shake.
When the power switch is turned OFF, the camera
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returns to the Auto Flash mode.
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RED-EYE REDUCING NIGHT
SCENE FLASH
Significantly reduces the "red-eye"
phenomenon often seen when people are
photographed against a night background.
The camera will fir e a series of more than 20 pre-
flashes before the flash fires. This makes the subject's
pupils contract, significantly reducing the red-eye.
Except for the pre-flashes, this mode is the same as
the Night Scene mode.
Read the precautionary remarks in "Red-eye
Reducing Flash" (p. 35) and "Night Scene Flash"
(p. 39).
Note: Whe n the power switch is turned OFF, the camera
switches to the Red-eye Reducing Flash mode.
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SELFTIMER
To Put Yourself in the Picture
Open the control panel.
1.
Press
the
displayed on the LCD panel.
Make sure
Use a tripod to hold the camera securely.
Aim at your subject, and press the
2.
shutter release button.
10 sec.: Selftimer indicator lights
2 sec.: Blinks
The shutter will be released approximatery 12
seconds after the shutter release.
Notes:
The focus and exposure will be locked when the shutter
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release button is depressed halfway.
The selftimer is disengaged when the shutter is released.
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To cancel the selftimer after it has been activated, press the
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button again.
button.
will
be
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REMOTE CONTROL
Press
the
1.
displayed on the LCD panel.
After shooting, press the button again t o
cancel the selftimer/remote control mode.
Remote control operation is canceled
automatically when not in use for more than
button.
5 minutes.
will
(optional)
be
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Aim the remot e control at t h e ca me r a,
2.
and press the button. The shutter will be
released after about 3 seconds.
Notes:
Use the remote control within the range shown at left.
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The camera will focus on the subject directly in front of
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it.
The remote control may not work when the subject is
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backlit. In this case, use the selftimer.
The remote control may not work when there is
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inverted fluorescent light n ear th e camera.
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CORRECTING THE DATA
Open the control panel.
1.
Press
and
hold
the
MODE
to
choose
to
correct
button
2.
least two seconds. The year indication
should start blinking at the time.
Press
the
SEL
SET
button
button
3.
you want to correct. The selected data
will start blinking.
Each time you press the SEL button, the
blinking indicator changes in the order of
year, month, day , hour, and minute.
Press
4.
the
data.
If you keep the button pressed, the numbers
will run in rapid succession.
the
the
for at
data
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Press
the
5.
complete data correction.
MODE
button
again
to
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PRINTING THE DATE AND TIME
Open the control panel.
1.
Press
the
MODE
button
to
select
2.
display to be printed.
Year/month/day
Month/day/year
Day/month/year
Hour/minute
No printing
Each time the MODE button is pressed, the display will
change in the sequence shown in the diagram on the left.
• The quartz date function uses the same power
source as the main uni t. Be sure to correct the
data after the battery is replaced.
• The printing of 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 ba c k of prints.
the
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CAMERA MAINTENANCE
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q: What kind of subjects are difficult for autofocus? And what
should be done in such cases?
A: The following subjects are difficult for autofocus; therefore,
use the focus lock to focus on another subject at the same
distance or, when the subject is at a distance, use the Landscape mode.
1. Glossy subjects.
2. Black objects.
3. Scenes shot through glass or metal netting.
4. Objects such as smoke or fire that have no substance.
5. Scenes in which the sun appears in the picture.
Q: When a cartridge is inserted, the motor can be heard but
the film does not advance.
A: Remove the cartridge and check the visual exposure indi-
cator. If the visual exposure indicator is set to O (unexposed) re-insert the cartridge; otherwise, insert a new car-
tridge.
Q: What happens if the cartridge cover is opened with a par-
tially exposed cartridge inside?
A: Close the cartridge cover immediately. There is possibility
of the film in the cartridge being exposed and rendered
useless; therefore, the film will be rewound. In such cases,
insert a new cartridge.
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Q: How long wil l the battery last?
A: Approximately 16 rolls of 25-exposure film (50% flash usage,
determined under Olympus test conditions). The battery ma y
last even longer if the flash and zoom are used infrequently.
Q: What should I do if the lens becomes dirty?
A: Use lens cleaner and lens tissue and gently wipe the lens
clean.
Q: When is the exposure metered?
A: When the shutter release button is partially depressed, the
exposure is metered at the same time that the focus is ad-
justed. Both are locked while the shutter release button is
partially depressed.
Q: Does the flash become hot?
A: The flash can become hot if used continuously. At such times,
stop using the camera briefly to give the flash time to cool.
Q: Can reversal film be used?
A: Yes. However, the flash range will be approximately 70% of
that for negative film.
Q: Is it possible to change the print type (C, H, P type) when
having copies made?
A: Yes. However, this is handled differently by different proces-
sors. For details, ask your local processor.
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CARE AND STORAGE
Do not touch the front surface of the flash
1.
after using the flash continuously in a short
time as the flash may be hot.
Do not leave camera in any place exposed
2.
to excessive heat, humidity, or direct
sunlight -for example, in a car or on thesunlight - for example, in a car or on the
beach.
If th e camera gets w et , wipe i t w ith a dr y
3.
towel imme d iately. The salt in seawater can
be especially damaging.
Do not use organic solvents, such as alcohol
4.
or paint thinner when cleaning the camera.
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Do not expose the camera to dust or sand as
5.
this could cause serious damage.
Do not shake or shock the camera.
6.
Do not apply excessive force to t he le n s
7.
barrel.
Do not expose the camera to formalin or naphthalene.
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Please keep the camera in a well-ventilated place.
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Do not expose the camera to extreme heat (over 40°C/104°F)
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or to extreme cold (below -10°C/40°F). Lo w temperatures,
even within this range, may sometimes cause deterioration in
battery performance, temporarily disabling th e camera.
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When transporting the camera from a co ld place to a w arm
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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 fro m the
bag and use it.
Keep your hair, hands, strap etc. away from the autofocus
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window, lens, light sensor and flash.
Avoid leaving the ca mer a unused for long periods o f time.
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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 camera before use.
Some airport X-ray machines can damage the f i l m in yo ur
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camera. Tr y to avoid passing your camera through these
machines. Give to the security officer for manual inspection.
This camera is controlled by a microcomputer. Problems with
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the microcomputer can affect or stop camera operation. If
this happens, remove the batteries, then reload them and try
the camera again. Strong electrical fields can also interfere
with the operation of this camera so try to avoid places or
objects that generate such fields.
This camera is not suitable for professional use or for use
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under severe conditions.
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BATTERY HANDLING
Use the batteries correctly. Incorrect usage can
result in leaking, heat and damage. When
replacing the batteries, make sure the plus (+) and
minus (-) terminals are correctly aligned.
Do not short, disassemble or charge the batteries.
Never throw batteries into fire because this can
result in spliting or explosion.
Store batteries out of the reach of children. If a
battery is swallowed, consult a physician
immediately.
Battery performance will drop temporarily at lower
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temperatures. In cold areas, protect the camera by
using protective gear or placing it inside your
clothing. Even when performance drops due to low
temperature, it will be restored at normal
temperatures.
Sweat or oil on the plus ( +) and minus (-) terminals
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can cause poor contact. Wipe batteries carefully
with a dry cloth before use.
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We recommend that you carry spare batteries on
long trips, especially in foreign countries where
availability is questionable.
Please note that the battery supplied with the
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camera is for test purposes only; therefore, the
service life cannot be guaranteed.
• There is danger of battery leakage when the camera
is not used for an extended period; therefore,
remove the battery and store in a location with low
humidity and temperature of 20°C (68°F) or less.
Always observe the cautions listed on the battery.
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Dispose of used batteries as prescribed by local
regulations.
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REMOTE CONTROL
Keep the remote control out of the reach of
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children. If a child swallows the remote
control, contact a physician immediately.
Never try to disassemble the remote control.
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Never expose the remote control to
excessive heat or open flame.
(optional)
HANDLING
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TROUBLESHOOTING
OPERATING PROBLEMS
The camera does not work.
The power is OFF.
Set the power switch to ON. (p. 21)
The battery is loaded incorrectly.
Reload the battery correctly. (p. 15)
The battery is exhausted.
Replace the battery with a new one. (p. 16)
The battery performance has dropped due to cold.
Keep the camera warm while using it. (p. 52)
The cartridge has been exposed and rewound.
Remove the cartridge. (p. 26)
The cartridge is inserted incorrectly.
Remove the cartridge and re-insert correctly. (p. 19)
The re d lamp blinks and the shutter cannot be released.
The flash is not yet completely recharged.
Remove your finger from the shutter release button, wait
several seconds until recharging is completed, and then take
the picture. (p. 34)
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The flash will not fire even when th e light level is low.
The Fla sh Off mode has been set.
Set another shooting mode. (p. 32)
You are using high-speed film.
Set the Fill-In mode and take the picture. (p. 37)
PROBLEMS WITH PICTURES
Some pictures are out of focus.
The camera moved when the shutter rele ase button was
pressed.
Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter release
button gently. (p. 18)
The subject was outside the autofocus frame.
Position the subject in the center of the frame or use the
focus lock. (p. 24)
The lens or autofocus window was dirty.
Clean the lens and autofocus window. (p. 6)
A finger, etc., was in front of the autofocus window.
Hold the camera correctly, keeping the fingers, etc.,
away from the autofocus window. (p. 17)
The subject was closer than the minimum focusing
distance of 0.6m (2ft).
Position the subject 0.6m (2ft) or more away from the
camera and take the picture. (p. 23 )
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You stood directly in front of the camera and pressed the
shutter release button w he n using t he selftimer.
Press the shutter release button while looking through
the viewfinder, not when standing in front of the camera.
(p. 41)
The finished prints are dark.
The fingers, etc., were in front of the flash.
Hold the camera correctly so the flash is not covered by
the fingers, etc. (p. 17)
The subject was beyond the flash range.
Position the subject within the flash range. (p. 34)
The Flash Off mode was set.
Check the shooting mode and reset if necessary. (p. 36)
The picture was taken with backlighting.
Set the Fill-in mode and take the picture. (p. 37)
The colors in indoor pictures are not normal.
The colors were affected by the color of the indoor lighting.
Set the Fill-In mode and take the picture. (p. 37)
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SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Fully automatic, a utofoc us lens-shutter camera
with built-in 30mm ~ 90mm zoom lens.
Film format: IX240 cartridge film.
Image size: 16.7mm x 30.2mm
Print type: Three selectable types (C, H, P) with
magnetic IX (information input) function.
Lens: Olympus lens, 30mm ~ 90mm, F4. 8 ~ 10.5,
8 elements in 6 groups.
Zoom drive: Step zoom system.
Shutter: Electronically controlled lens shutter.
Shutter speeds:1/400 sec. - 1 s ec.
Focusing: Active type autofocus with focus lock.
Focusing range: 0.6m (2ft) ~ infinity with Landscape
mode.
Viewfinder: Real image type zoom viewfinder. C, H, P
print ty pe selection.
Magnification: 0.52X-1.43X.
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Viewfinder displays: Autofocus frame, close-up
correction marks, autofocus indicator and flash
indicator.
Exposure control: Programmed AE, auto-flash at lo w
light levels.
Exposure counter: Progressive type LCD panel
display.
Film speed range: Automatic setting.
Automatic setting range: ISO25 ~ ISO3200.
Film loading: One-touch insertion, automatic loading
(automatically advances to fi r s t frame when
cartridge cover is closed).
Film advance: Automatic film winding.
Film rewind: Automatic rewind at end of roll. Mid-roll
rewind also possible.
Selftimer: Electronic selftimer with approx. 12 sec.
delay.
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Remote control (optional): Infrared remote control unit
with 3-sec. delay.
Flash: Built-in flash.
Flash recycle time: approx. 4.5 sec. (with new battery
at normal temperature).
Flash range:
ISO200 negative color:
WIDE: 0.6m ~ 4.1m (2ft~13.5ft)
TELE: 0.6m ~ 2 .4m (2ft ~7. 9ft)
ISO400 negative color:
WIDE: 0.6m ~ 5.8m (2ft~19ft)
TELE: 0.6m ~ 3.4m (2ft~11.2ft)
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Shooting modes: Auto (Automatic flash activation in
lowlight), Red-eye Reducing
(otherwise same as in Auto), Flash Off (no
flash), Fill-In (forced activation), Night Scene
(fo r night scenes with slowest shutter speed of 1
sec. Other functions operate same as in Auto),
Red-eye Reducing Night Scene (otherwise
same as in Night Scene).
Battery check: Displayed on LCD panel.
Power source: One 3V lithium battery (DL123A or
CR123A).
Dimensions: 121mm (W) x 67mm (H) x 40mm (D)
(4.8 x 2.6 x 1.6 in) (excluding protrusions).
Weight: 225 grams (7.1 oz) (not including battery).
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR DATE UNIT
Data recording method: Recording using magnetic IX
(information input) function.
Data coding: Year-month-day, month-day-year, day-
month-year, hour-minute and no data.
External display of recorded data:
Always displayed on LCD panel.
Automatic calendar function:
Automatic compensation to the year 2037.
Power source: ordinarily used with camera body.
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE
PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.
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