Panorama switch***
MODE and SET buttons**
Back cover
Mid-roll rewind button
Tripod socket
Battery compartment cover
Back cover release
Film window
Green lamp
Orange lamp
* Do not soil as this can cause
blurred pictures. Wipe clean
with a soft cloth.
** QUARTZDATE/DELUXE
models only.
***May not be available depending
on the model.
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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/
LCD PANEL
Viewfinder Display
Close-up correction marks
Autofocus mark
Green lamp
Orange lamp
A: Standard mode
B: Panorama mode*
* Models with the panorama
switch only.
The viewfinder will be dark
when the battery is depleted.
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LCD Panel
Date/time indicator*
Visual Confirmation Finder*
Battery Check
Night Scene Flash mode
Off (Flash Ov errid e ) mode
Fill-In Flash mode
Remote control
Red-Eye Reduction Flash
mode
Exposure counter
Spot
Selftimer/remote control**
* QUARTZDATE/DELUXE models
only.
**Optionally available.
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Notes:
• If you don't use the camera, the
LCD goes off after four and half
minutes.
• The LCD panel does not
actually display all indications
simultaneously as shown.
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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.
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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. (One 3V lithium
battery. CR123A or
DL123A)
Notes:
• Dispose of used batteries in the
battery recycling boxes at
stores selling batteries.
• If lithium batteries are not fully
discharged, protect against
short-circuit (e.g. by taping the
contacts) before disposing.
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Notes:
• About 15 rolls of 24-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.
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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.
1. Depress the shutter release
button halfway to lock the
focus.
• The g re en lamp next to the
viewfinder lights.
2. Depress the shutter release
button fully 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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LOADING THE FILM
1. Open the back cover.
Do not touch the inside of
the camera, especially the
lens.
2. Insert the film cartridge
until it clicks.
Note: Use of ISO 400 film is
recommended.
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A. Correct
Make sure the film is lying flat
before closing the back cover.
B. Incorrect
Push the film cartridge gently to
position the film correctly. Then
press the left side of the back
cover and close it securely. If the
film is not lying flat, the film may
not advance to the first frame.
Do not touch the film-type
material at the rewinding shaft.
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3. Align the film leader with
the point of th e arrow, and
close the back cover.
The film automatically
advances to the first frame.
The film does not overlap any
of the positioning guides (A).
Then close the back cover.
4. Open the l ens barrier until
you feel a click.
The exposure counter on the
LCD panel reads
Note: If blinks in the exposure
counter, the film is improperly
loaded. Reload the film.
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TAKING PICTURES
1. Open the lens barrier until
you feel a click.
The lens extends slightly, the
fla sh pops up, and the LCD
panel turns on.
Note: 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 in.
Wide angle: Push t he l ever to the
"W" side to zoom out.
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3. Position the autofocus
mark on your subject.
WARNING: SERIOUS EYE
DAMAGE MAY RESULT
FROM LOOKING 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 will also be
adjusted automatically.
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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 windows and flash.
Working distance: 0.8 m (2.6 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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Multi autofocus
This camera has a built-in multi
autofocus system. With this
system, the camera automatically
sets the focus on a subject even
in compositions where the
subject may not be in the center
of the frame.
Close-up Correction
Picture area at (infinity)
Close-up correction marks
Image area of picture at 0.8 m
(2.6 ft) (Telephoto side)
The picture area will move lower
in the viewfinder as you get
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closer to the subject.
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AFTER SHOOTING
1. Close the lens barrier
slowly and carefully. The
lens and flas h will retract
automatically.
2. Close the lens barrier
completely.
Caution: Do not forcibly close the
lens barrier as it will interfere with
lens retraction.
Note: The power is turned off
automatically after 4 hours. When
the camera is not in use, try to
keep the lens barrier closed.
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UNLOADING TH E FILM
The camera automatically
rewinds the film when you
reach the end of a roll.
Aft e r the motor stop s and
starts blinking on the LCD
panel, open the back cover
and remove the film.
Rewinding the film before the
end of the roll
Press the mid-roll rewind button
gently with the tip of nail and the
like.
Caution: Do not use an
instrument with a sharp tip.
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TAKING PANORAMA PICTURES*
Set the switch to PANORAMA.
Caution: To avoid malfunction,
do not touch the sliding
panorama borders inside the
camera when the back cover is
open in the Panorama mode.
Notes:
• Always set the panorama
switch to either end, not
midway between the two ends.
• The panorama frame in the
viewfinder will disappear aft er a
certain amount of time. To
display it again, close and
open the lens barrier.
* Models with the panorama
switch only.
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• Availability of panorama format
film processing facilities varies
according to area. We
recommend that you consult
your local film processor or
camera dealer before taking
pictures in the Panorama
mode.
• When pictures taken in the
Panorama mode are p r in te d in
the standard size, black strips
appear at top aand bottom of
prints.
A. Viewfinder in the Standard
mode
B. Viewfinder in the Panorama
mode
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Printing the Date and time in
the Panorama Mode
With this camera, the date and time
can be included even in the
Panorama mode, but the
characters will be slightly larger
than normal.
For QUARTZDATE/PANORAMA
models only.
Close-up Correction in the
Panorama Mode
At about 0.8 m (2.6 ft) (telephoto
side), the shaded area in the
illustration becomes the image
area.
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USING THE FLASH AN D
SHOOTING MODES
This camera has six 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 sequentialty as shown on
page 31.
WARNING: DO NOT FIRE
FLASH TOO CLOSE TO THE
EYES OF PEOPLE OR
ANIMALS.
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Auto Flash mode (p. 32)
Red-Eye Reduction Flash
mode (p. 33)
Off (Flash Override) mode
(p. 35)
Fill-in Flash (For ce d
Activation) mode (p. 36)
Night Scene Flash mode
(p. 37)
Red-Eye Reduction Night
Scene Flash mode (p. 38)
Note: The flash strength is
automatically controlled to
prevent pictures from being
overexposed even when the
subjects are close.
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AUTO FLASH
The flash fires automatically in
dark places, with backlighting
and under fluorescent or other
artificial lighting.
The orange lamp lights when
the shutter release button is
depressed halfway.
Notes:
• When the orange lamp is
blinking, the flash is being
T
(170
W (38 mm)
ISO
0.8 ~ 5 m
100
(2.6 ~ 16.4
200
(2.6 ~ 23.3
400
32
(2.6 ~ 32.8 ft)
0.8 ~ 7.1 m
0.8 ~ 10 m
ft)
ft)
mm)
0.8 ~ 1.8 m
(2.6 ~ 5.9 ft)
0.8 ~ 2.6 m
(2.6
~ 8.5 ft)
0.8 ~ 3.6 m
(2.6 ~ 11.8 ft)
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.
Flash Working Range (with
color negative film)
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RED-EYE REDUCTION FLASH
Significantly reduces the
phenomenon of "red-eye"
(when a subject's eyes
appear red in flash
photography).
In the flash mode, the camer a
will fire a series of low-power preflashes before the regular flash.
Red-eye reduction may not
be effec tiv e when the
subject:
1. Is not looking at the flash from
the right front.
2. Is not watching the preflashes.
3. Is too far from th e camera.
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The effectiveness of red-eye
reduction varie s depending on
the individual characteristics of
subjects.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to hold the
camera still until the shutter
releases. It takes approximately
1 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
automatically selected in lowlight situations, the 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 each 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. 32).
Closing the lens barrier rest ores
the Auto Flash mode.
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NIGHT SCENE FLASH
When taking pictures of a
night scene, this mode
produces clear images.
Notes:
• To avoid camera shake, the
use of a tripod is
recommended since a slow
shutter speed (down to
approximately 4 seconds) is
automatically selected in low-
light situations.
• Turning off the camera restores
the Auto Flash mode.
• Moving objects will be blurred.
People should not
move even after the
flash has flashed.
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RED-EYE REDUCTION 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 pre-flashes,
this mode is th e same as the
Night Scene Flash mode.
• Read precautionary remarks in
"Red-Eye Reduction Flash"
(p. 33) and "Night Scene
Flash" (p. 37).
• When the lens barrier is closed,
the camera switches to the
Red-Eye Reduction Flash
mode.
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SPOT MODE
1. Press the se lftimer/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.
After 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
happen either when the green
lamp lights or blinks rapidly.
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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
vert ic al 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 button to
display .
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 12
seconds after you press
the button. The selftimer
automatically disengages
after release.
10 sec: Selftimer indicator
lights
2 sec: Blinks
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Notes:
• The focus and exposure will be
locked when the shutter
release button is depressed
halfway.
• To cancel the selftimer after it
has been activated, press the
button again.
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USING THE RC-200 REMOTE
CONTROL (optional)
1. Press the button to
display
To cancel this mode, press the
button again.
2. Aim the remote control at
the camera, and press the
button. The shutter will be
released after about 3
seconds.
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WARNINGS:
•
KEEP THE REMOTE CONTROL
OUT THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
IF A CHILD 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 of it.
•
The remote control may not work
when the subject is backlit. In this
case, use the selftimer.
•
The remote control may not work
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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 control can be
attached to round straps with a
diameter of 3 ~ 5 mm (0.12 ~ 0.2
in) and fla t straps with a
thickness of 1.2 ~ 2 mm (0.05 ~
0.08 in) and a width of 6 ~ 12.5
mm (0.24 ~ 0.5 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
Make sure to correct the data
after the battery is replaced.
The data is imprinted in the lower
right corner of the picture. When
there are bright colors like white,
orange, yellow, etc., the data
may be difficult to read. The data
may not be imprinted correctly
on the frame(s) after the
specified final exposure of the
film.
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CORRECTING THE DATE (for
QUARTZDATE/DELUXE models only)
1. Keep the MODE button
depressed to bring the
year indication to blinking.
The year indication will
start blinking.
Do not use an instrument
with a sharp tip.
2. Press the SET button to
correct the year.
If you press the button once,
the number on the dis p lay
will advance by 1. If you
keep it pressed, the
numbers will run in rapid
succession.
When the intended number
has been exceeded, keep
pressing to return to that
number.
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3. Press the MODE button
again.
The month indication wil l
start blinking.
4. Repeat pressing of the
SET and MODE buttons
until the hours and the
minutes have been set.
5. Press the MODE button for
completion.
• The indication becomes "year-
month-day".
•
After completion, select the
mode to be displayed, (p. 49)
Note: As you press the mode
button, the blinking indication
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changes in the order of year,
month, day, hour, and minute.
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VISUAL CONFIRMATION FINDER
(for DELUXE model only)
This camera incorporates a
shutter release visual
confirmation function. This
momentarily darkens the
viewfinder during shutter release
to provide you with confirmation
that the shutter has been
released.
If you do not want to use t his
function, keep t h e SET button
pressed until th e VF indication
goes out (5 sec or more). To use
the function again, keep the SET
button pressed until th e VF
indication lights (5 sec or more ).
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CARE AND STORAGE
• Do not leave the camera in any
place exposed to excessive
heat, humidity, or direct
sunli g ht — for example, i n a
car or on the beach.
• Do not expose the camera to
formalin or naphthalene.
•
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 not 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 th e
camera.
• Do not apply excessive force to
the zoom lens.
• Keep the camera in a well-
ventilated 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 wi thin 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 bag and
use it.
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• Avoid leaving the camera
unused for long periods of
time. This ca n cause mold to
grow on the camera as well as
other problems. Try to press
the shutter release button and
check the operation of t he
camera before use.
• Some airport X-ray machines
can damage the film in your
camera. Try to avoid passing
your camera through these
machines. Give 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 we t 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 or need rep lacement,
contact your nearest Olympus service
center.
If you are taking pictures at the beach,
you need t o 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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SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Full automatic 35 mm
autofocus lens-shutter
camera with built-in
mm zoom lens.
Film format: 35 mm standard DX-
coded film (24 x 36 mm).
Lens: Olympus lens 38 ~ 170 mm
F4.8 ~ 13, 10 elements in 8
groups.
Shutter: Programmed electronic
shutter.
Viewfinder: Standard/panorama
switchable (models with
panorama switch only),
visual confirmation finder
OLYMPUS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
OLYMPUS KOREA CO., 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 Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada.
This camera complies with EU directive 89/336/EEC for CE marking.
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