INSTRUCTIONS
Before using yo ur 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.
KEEP THE BATTERIES AW A Y FROM FIRE .
NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR
SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERIES.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE C A ME R A;
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
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SERVICE CENTER.
Indicates circumstances under which
mishandling resulting from ignoring
this symbol could result in personal
injury or property damage.
Before using your 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 38mm ~ 115mm 3X zoom lens.
Quartzdate or time imprin tin g.
Weatherproof.
Remote control (optional).
Versatile, easy-to-use functions include spot
metering, night scene, as well as various flash
modes.
Symbols used in this manual:
Incorrect
Next operation
Manual operation
Pay particular attention items in the instructions
enclosed in boxes
Product shown in the illustrations may be slightly
different from the unit.
MAIN FEATURES
Operation order
Automatic operation
Indicator on
Indicator blinking
Attention
Depress halfway
3
PREPARATIONS
BASIC OPERATIONS
4
Names
and
functions
of
Viewfinder display/LCD panel................................................... 8
Diopter adj u s t m en t.................................................................... 9
Using the strap/soft ca s e . . . ........................................................ 9
Outline
of
operations
Loading the battery................................................................... 13
Checking the battery................................................................. 14
Points to remember................................................................... 15
Loading
the
the
film
Focus
the
Taking pictures
Using
After Shooting
Unloading
parts.............................................
..........................................................
.................................................................
............................................................................... 20
lock
..........................................................
................................................................................. 27
film
..............................................................
6
10
17
25
28
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
CAMERA MAINTENANCE
Taking panorama pictures*..................................................... 29
Using
the
flash modes
Auto
Flash
........................................................................
Red-eye Reducing Flash...................................................... 36
OFF (Flash Override)......................................................... 37
Fill-In Flash (Forced Activation)........................................... 38
Night
Scene
Red-eye Reducing Night Scene Flash Mode............ 40
Spot............................................................................
Selftimer..................................................................... 43
Remote
Correcting the data............................................................... 46
Printing
the
Questions and answers......................................................... 49
Care
and
storage
Caring for your weatherproof camera................................ 53
Battery
handling
Remote
Control
Troubleshooting............................................................... 58
Specifications................................................................... 65
*DLX model only
.........................................................
Flash........................................................
Control
(optional)
.........................................
date
and
time
................................................
..............................................................
...............................................................
(optional)
handling
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35
39
41
44
48
50
55
57
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
Shutter release button (p. 16.)
Zoom lever (p. 21.)
Zooms in — te lep hot o.
Zooms out — wide-angle.
Viewfinder
Strap eyelet
Light sensor*
Lens barrier
Autofocus windows*
Lens*
Selftimer Indicator
LCD panel (Date/time indicator) (p . 8. )
Flash*
Selftimer/remote control button (p. 43/44.)
Flash mode button (p. 33.)
Do not soil as this can cause blurred pictures.
Wipe clean with a soft cloth.
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Diopter adjustment dial (p 9.) .
Quartzdate mode butto ns ( p. 46 .)
Panorama switch* (p. 29.)
Viewfinder (p. 8.)
Back cover
Mid-roll rewind button (p. 28.)
Tripod socket
Battery compartment cover
Back cover release (p. 17.)
Film window
Green lamp
Orange lamp
*DLX model only
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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL
Viewfinder Display
Close-up correction marks
At a close distance, your
subject must be
positioned within the
close-up correction marks.
Orange lamp
Ligh ts when the flash is
ready to fire.
Blinks while the flash is
recharging.
Green lamp
Ligh ts when the subject
is in focus.
Blinks when the subject
is not in focus.
Autofocus mark
Position your subject within
the autofocus mark.
LCD Panel
Date/time indicator
Spot (p. 41.)
Exposure counter (p. 17.)
Battery check (p. 14.)
Red-eye Reducing Night
Scene Flash (p. 40.)
Night Scene Flash (p. 39 .)
Red-eye reducing flash (p. 36.)
Fill-In Flash
(Forced Activation) (p. 38.)
Off (Flash Override) (p. 37.)
Selftlmer/remote control
(p. 43/44.)
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Note: The LCD panel does not actually display all indications
simultaneously as shown.
To Adjust the Viewfinder to Compensate for Near-and-Far-sighted Vision
Turn the diopter adjustment dial until the
viewfinder display becomes clear.
Turn to the right if you are far-sighted or to the left if you
are near-sighted.
DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
USING THE STRAP/SOFT CASE
Attaching the strap.
The soft case can also be carried on a belt.
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OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS
Basic Shooting P rocedures
Load a battery (p. 13).
1
.
Open the back cover (p. 17).
2.
Load the film (p. 17).
3.
(Use of ISO 400 film is recommended.)
Close the back cover. The film
4.
automatically advances to the first
frame (p. 19 ) .
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5. Open the lens barrier until you feel a
click (p. 19).
6.. Make sure the exposure counter on the
LCD panel reads (p. 19).
7.
Press
the
zoom
lever
for
wide-angle photography (p. 21).
8. Place the autofocus mark on the
subject you want to photograph
(p. 22).
telephoto
or
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Depress the shutter release button halfway
9.
to make sure the green lamp lights (p. 22).
Depress the shutter release button fully
10.
to take a picture (p. 23).
When the film reaches t he end, it will
11.
automatically rewind (p. 28).
Open the back cover to remove the
12.
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rewound film (p . 28).
LOADING THE BATTERY
Close the lens barrier. Push OPEN to
1.
open the battery compartment cover
.
Insert the new battery correctly as
2.
shown and close the battery
compartment cover tightly.
Use a 3 V lithium battery (DL 123A, CR123A, or
equivalent.)
About 15 rolls of film can be used with one new battery.
(p. 49)
Read "Battery Handling" on page 55.
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CHECKING THE BATTERY
Open the lens barrier as shown until you feel
a click. Check the remaining battery power.
Display
lights (and turns off
automatically).
blinks and other
indicators on the LCD panel
are displayed normally.
blinks and other
indicators on the LCD panel
go out.
Note: Ke e p spare battery on hand when going on a long trip or
a wedding or when using the camera in cold weather. Ad jus t
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the data every tim e the battery is replaced.
Meaning
Battery is OK.
You can shoot.
Battery power is low and
battery should be replaced.
Battery is dead and should
be replaced immediately.
POINTS TO REMEMBER
Hold the Camera Correctly.
Correct.
1.
Hold the camera firmly with both hands
while keeping elbows at sides to prevent
the camera from shaking.
Correct.
2.
In the vertical position, hold the camer a
with its flash positioned at the top.
Incorrect.
3.
Caution:
Keep your fingers and the st rap away from the lens,
autofocus windows and flash. (p. 6).
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Proper Shutter Release.
Practice before loading the film.
Depress the shutter release button
1.
halfway to lock the focus.
The green lamp next to the viewfinder lights.
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 th e
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shutter release button t o prevent blurry pictures.
LOADING THE FILM
Slide the back cover release upward to
1.
open the back cover.
Do not touch t he inside of the camera,
especially the lens. If there is dus t or dirt on
the lens, remove it with a blower brush.
Insert the film cartridge, making sure
2.
the film is lying flat.
Notes:
Use of ISO 400 film is recommended.
When using non-DX-coded film, ISO 100 is
automatically set.
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Correct.
A.
Make sure the film is lying flat before closing
the back cover.
Incorrect.
B.
If the film is not lying flat as shown, the film
may not advance to the first frame.
Caution:
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Do not touch the plastic parts near the take-up spool.
Align the film leader with the mark ,
3.
and close the back cover.
The film automatically advances to the first
frame.
The film does not overlap any of the positioning
guides shown on the left.
Open the lens barrier unt il you feel a
4.
click.
The exposure counter on the LCD panel reads
Note:
If blinks in the exposure counter, as shown on t h e left,
the fil m is improperly loaded. Reload the film.
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TAKING PICTURES
Open the lens barrier until you feel a
1.
click.
The lens extends slightly, the flash pops up, and
the LCD panel activates.
When the flash is he ld down, the two
indicators next to the viewfinder blink.
The camera wi ll not activate,
The display also goes out.
Release the flash to reactivate the
camera.
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Aim the camera at your subject. Use
2.
the zoom lever for telephoto or wide
angle photography.
How to Use the Zoom Lever:
Telephoto:
Pull the lever to the "T" side to zoom in.
Maximum telephoto focal length: 115 mm
Wide angle:
Push the lever to the "W" si de to zoom out.
Maximum wide-angle focal length: 38 mm
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Position the autofocus mark on your
3.
subject.
Autofocus mark
Do not look directly at the sun through the
viewfinder.
Depress the shutter release button
4.
halfway to adjust the focus.
Focus has been correctly adjusted and the green
lamp lights. Exposure also will be adjusted
automatically.
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Depress the shutter release button fully
5.
to take the picture.
The film automatically advances to the next frame.
This camera has a built-in multi-beam 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.
Working Distance
The focus range of t he camera is 0.6 m to
(infinity).
When the subject is closer than 0.6 m, 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 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 viewfinder as you get closer to
the subject. At 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
When the main subject is not within the
autofocus mark. Use the focus l oc k.
The autofocus mark must be positioned on the subject in
this case, the camera will focus on th e background behind
the subjects and the subjects will be out of focus.
Autofocus mark
Position the autofocus mark on your
1.
subject and press the shutter release
button halfway.
The green lamp lights.
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Reposition your subjects in the picture
2.
frame while keeping the shutter release
butt o n depressed halfway. Then press
the shutter release button fully.
Difficult Autofocus Subjects
Glossy or reflective surfaces
Black objects
Subjects behind glass or wir e mesh
Flames, smoke, etc.
Sunlight or excessively br ight light within the picture
area
In such situation as the above, use the focus lock by
focusing on a different subject at a similar distance.
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Then reposition the c o r r e c t subjec t in the picture frame.
AFTER SHOOTING
Close the lens barrier slowly and
1.
carefully. The lens and flash will retract
automatically.
Close the lens barrier completely.
2.
The display goes out.
Caution:
Do not forcibly close the lens barrier as it will interfere
with lens retraction.
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UNLOADING THE FILM
The camera automatically rewinds the film
when you reach the end of a roll.
After the motor stops and starts blinking on the LCD
panel, open the back cover and remove the film.
Notes:
The number of exposures remaining decreases during
winding.
The final number of exposures may sometimes exceed the
number of exposures specified on the film.
Rewinding the film be fo re the end of the roll
Press the mid-roll rew ind button gently with your nail,
etc. Do not use an instrument with a sharp tip.
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TAKING PANORAMA PICTURES
DLX model only
Set the switch to PANORAMA to engage
the Panorama mode.
Set the switch back to the original position
to restore t h e Standard mode.
Caution:
Do not touch the sliding PANORAMA borders inside the
camera when the back cover is open in the Panorama mode
to avoid malfunction.
Note:
• Always set the panorama switch to either end, not
midway between the two ends.
A. Viewfinder in the Standard mode.
B. Viewfinder in the Panorama mode.
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CLOSE-UP CORRECTION IN THE PANORAMA MODE
At about 0. 6 m (2.0 ft.) the shaded area in
the illustration becomes the image area.
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DLX model only
NOTES REGARDING PANORAMA FORMAT PRINTS
Availability of Panorama format film processing
facilities varies according to area.
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 printed in the standard size, blac k strips
appear at top and bottom of prints as shown
on the left.
Date or time can be imprinted even in the
Panorama mode. Digits on Panorama prints are
larger than on standard prints.
When you run out of the stickers for the
cartridge, ask your nearest Olympus service
center.
DLX model only
We
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HOW T O GET PANORAMA PRINTS
For Fil m Shot Only i n Panorama Mode
A
PANORAMA
B
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THIS ROLL CONTAINS
35M M STANDARD AND
PANORAMA FORMAT
NEGATIVES.
PLEASE PROCESS AND
PRINT AS 35MM
STANDARD FORMAT.
1.
Please affix the sticker A and be sure to ask
specifically for Panorama prints from your processing
lab.
2.
For Film Shot in Both Panorama and
Standard Modes
It is possible to have all pictures printed in standard
format. In this case, the sticker B Is required. When
you receive your prints, the pictures taken in the
Panorama mode can be Identified by the black
strips at the top and bottom. If you wish, you can
have these pictures reprinted in Panorama format by
taking the respective negatives to your processing
lab.
These prints may appear slightly overexposed.
3.
However, they will be properly exposed for
Panorama-size prints.
DLX model only
USING THE FLASH MODES
This camera has six flash modes. Select the
flash mo d e according to your shooting
conditions and needs.
How to select the flash mode:
As you press the FLASH mode button, the mode
switches as shown on p. 34. The selected flash
mode is displayed on the LCD panel.
Do not discharge flash too close to
eyes of people or animals.
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Auto Flash mode:
Automatically fires in low-light and backlit conditions.
(p. 35)
Red-eye Reducing Flash mode:
Significantly reduces the phenomenon of "red-eye" (when
a subject's eyes appear red in flash photos). (p. 36)
Off (Flash Override) mode:
The flash does not fire. (p. 37)
Fill-in Flash (Forced Activation) mode:
Fires regardless of available li ght. (p. 38)
Night Scene Flash mode:
Lights the subject in the foreground with a
nightscene in the background. (p. 39)
Red-eye Reducing Night Scene Flash mode:
Significantly reduces the "red-eye" phenomenon
against a night back ground. (p. 40)
Note:
When firing flash, the flash strength is automatically controlled
to prevent pictures from being overexposed even when the
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subjects are close.
ISO
100
200
400
W (38 mm)
0.6 ~ 5.0 m (2~16.4 ft)
0.6 ~ 7.1 m (2~23.3 ft)
0.6 ~ 10.0 m (2~32.8 ft)
T
(115
mm)
0.6 ~ 2.3 m (2~7.5 ft)
0.6 ~ 3.3 m (2~10.8 ft)
0.6 ~ 4.6 m (2~15.1 ft)
AUTO FLASH
The flash fires automatically in dark places
and backlit conditions.
The orange lamp in the upper right of the viewfinder
lights when the shutter release button is depressed
halfway.
Notes:
When the orange l amp is b linki ng, the flash is being
recharged and the shutter release button won't release.
Release your finger fr om the shutter release burton, and wait
for several seconds.
Maximum distance is about 70% when using positive color film.
Flash Working Range (with color negative film)
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RED-EYE REDUCING FLASH
Significantly reduces the phenomenon of
"red -e y e" (when subject's eyes appear red
in flash photography).
In the flash mode, the camera will fire a series of
low-power pre-flashes before the regular flash. This
makes the subject's pupils contract, significantly
reducing red-eye. Except for the pre-flashes, this mode
is the same a s th e Auto Flash mode.
Red-eye Reduction may not be effective when the
subject:
1. Is not looking at the fla s h f r o m 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.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to hold the camera still until th e
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shutter releases. It takes approximately one second.
OFF (Flash Override)
When you don't want t he flash to fire even in
the dark or when you want to shoot such
subjects as fireworks.
In the Flash-Off mode, th e flash does not fire even in
low-light conditions. 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 4 seconds) is
automatically selected in low-light situations when in the
Flash-Off mode, the use of a tripod is recommended to
prevent blurred pictures caused by shaking the camera.
Closing the l en s barrier returns to Auto.
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FILL-IN FLASH (Forced Activation)
When you w a n t to fire the flash every shot.
In the Flash mode, the flash fires regardless of
available light. For example, this mode can be used to
brighten up a subject's shaded face or under ar t i ficial
lighting such as back-lit, fluorescent light. Use this
mode within the flash working range (p. 35).
It may be hard t o work under excessively bright light.
Closing the lens barrier returns to Auto.
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Both people and night scenes can be clearly photographed in this mode.
NIGHT SCENE FLASH
When taking pictures of people with a night
background, this mode produces clear
images of both.
Notes:
Since a slow shutter speed (down to 4 seconds) is
automatically selected in low-light situations, use a
tripod to prevent blurred pictures caused by
camera shake.
Spot mode is automatically canceled when Night
Scene mode is selected.
Closing the lens barrier returns to AUTO.
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RED-EYE REDUCING NIGHT SCENE
FLASH MODE
Significantly reduces the "red-eye"
phenomenon often seen when people are
photographed against a night background.
The camera will fire a series of 10 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.
Please read the cautions in the Red-eye Reducing
Flash Mode (p. 36) and Night Scene Mode (p. 39)
items. The Spot Mode cannot be used while the
Red-eye Reducing Night Scene Mode is being used.
Note: When the lens barrier is closed, the Red-eye
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Reducing Flash Mode is restored.
To focus and set the exposure for a selected area.
Press
the
1.
button at the same time.
button
SPOT MODE
and
flash
is displayed on the LCD panel.
Press the
and the flash mode buttons at
the same time or close the lens barrier to
cancel the Spot mode.
Position the autofocus mark on your
2.
subject, and press the shutter release
button halfway.
The green lamp lights.
The exposure will be locked in the center of
the autofocus mark.
mode
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Reposition your subject in the picture
3.
frame while keeping the shutter release
button depressed halfway. Then press
the shutter release but ton fully.
Focus and exposure can be adjusted at
different points from the autofocus frame
using the Spot mode.
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SELFTIMER
To Put Yourself in the Picture
Press
the
button.
is displayed on the L CD panel.
Use a tripod to hold the camera securely.
Aim at your subject, and press the
shutter release button.
10 sec.: Selftimer indicator lights
2 sec.: Blinks
The shutter will be released about 12 seconds
after the shutter release.
Notes:
The focus and exposure will be locked when the shutter
release button is depressed halfway.
The selftimer is disengaged when the shutter is released.
To cancel the selftimer after it has been activated, press t he
button again.
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REMOTE
The optional RC-200 Remote Control is required in the operation below.
Press
1.
44
the
on the LCD panel.
After sho oting, 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
20 minutes.
CONTROL
button.
(optional)
is
displayed
Aim the remote control at th e camera,
2.
and press the button. T he shutter will be
released after about 3 seconds.
Notes:
Use the remote control within the range shown at left.
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 contr o l may not work when there is
inverted fluorescent light near the camera.
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CORRECTING THE DATA
Press
the
MODE
button
for two
correct
seconds
the
year.
1
.
or longer.
The year indication will start blinking.
Press
the
SET
button
2.
If yo u press th e 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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to
Press
the
MODE
button
3.
The month indication will start blinking.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the hour
4.
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.
again.
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PRINTING THE DATE AND TIME
Choose the desired mode wi th the MOD E
button.
The mode will switch in the described order by
pressing the MODE button.
The quartzdate uses the same power source as the main
unit. Make sure to correct the data after the battery is
replaced.
The data is imprinted in the lower right of the picture. If
there is something whitish or tinged with orange where
the data is imprinted, 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.
No data Year-month-day Month-day-year
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Day-month-year Day-hour-minute
QUESTIONS A N D ANSWERS
Q: How long will the battery last?
A: A new 3V lithium battery will last for roughly 15 rolls of
24-exposure film on which the flash was used on half
of all the shots (determined under Olympus test
conditions). If you do not use the flash and zoom very
often, the battery will last much longer.
Q: Why does the flash get hot?
A: If the flash is used continuously, i t m a y become hot. If
this happens, stop using the camera for a while.
Q: Can I use infrared film?
A: No, you cannot.
Q: How should I clean the lens?
A: Wipe the lens gently with lens cleaning tissue that has
been moistened with a small amount of lens cleaning
fluid.
Q: Can I mount a filter or hood?
A: No, you cannot.
Q: What should I do when both the orange and green
lamps are blinking and the camera doesn't work?
A: Release you r finger from the flash. The camera will
reactivate.
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CARE AND STORAGE
Do not leave camera i n any place exposed
1.
to excessive heat, humidity, or direct sunlight
—for example, in a car or on the beach.
Do not expose the camera to formalin or
2.
naphthalene.
If the camera gets wet, wipe it with a dry
3.
towel as soon as possible. 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 leave the camera on or near a
5.
television, refrigerator, or other appliance
with a magnetic field.
Do not expose the camera to dus t or san d as
6.
this could cause serious damage.
Do not shake or shock the camera.
7.
Do not apply excessive force to the zoom
8.
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 wit h i n 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.
Keep your hair, hands, strap etc. away from the autofocus
window, lens, AE sensor and flash.
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 camera before use.
Some airport X-ray machines can damage the film in your
camera. Try to avoid passing your camera through these
machines. G i ve to the security officer for manual inspection.
This camera is controlled by a microcomputer. Problems with
the microcomputer can affect or stop camera operation. If
this happens, remove the batterie s , 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.
CARING FOR YOUR WEATHERPROOF CAMERA
This camera is weatherproof; however, it is
not designed for underwater use. Please
note the following warnings and use t he
camera correctly.
The camera can withstand splashing water
(e.g., seaside, swimming pool side, etc.)
The camera can be used in rain.
And in snow.
Do not wash the camera.
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Do not submerge the camera or attempt to
take pictures underwater.
Rubber gaskets a re located inside the rear
of the camera. Check the gaskets for wear
and carefully remove any sand and dust to
maintain a weatherproof seal.
If the camera has been splashed by water, etc., clea n
the camera with a dry cloth as soon as possible.
Do not touch the rubber gasket on the battery
compartment cover or the rubber gasket on the
camera back with excessive force. Do not remove the
gaskets.
Gaskets should be replaced after approximately
three years, although they may require replacement
earlier than that depending on use and wear.
If the gaskets are damaged or need replacement,
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contact your nearest Olympus service center.
BATTERY HANDLING
NOTES
When the camera is not used for an
extended period of time, remove the battery.
Keep 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 fr om making electrical contact. To
avoid this, wipe both terminals before
loading battery.
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WARNINGS
NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR
SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERY. NEVER EXPOSE
BATTERY TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR OPEN
FLAMES.
KEEP THE BATTERY OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN. IF A CHILD SWALLOWS A BATTERY,
CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.
USE ONE 3V LITHIUM BATTERY (DL123A OR
CR123A). NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE OR
MODIFY ANY BATTERY OR BATTERY PACK FOR
USE IN THIS CAMERA.
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REMOTE CONTROL (optional) HANDLING
Keep the remote control out of the reach of
children. If a child swallows the remote
control, contact a physician immediately.
Never try to disassemble the remote control.
Never expose the remote control to
excessive heat or open flame.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
OPERATING PROBLEMS
The camera does not work.
The lens barrier is not opened.
Open the lens barrier completely. (p. 20)
The alignment of the battery terminals is not correct.
Reload the battery correctly. (p. 13)
The battery is exhausted.
Replace the battery with new one. (p. 14)
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. 28)
The film is incorrectly loaded.
Reload the film. (p. 17)
You pushed the mid-roll rewind button when the
film was not loaded.
Open and close the back cover.
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The flash is 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
four and half minutes.
Close the l ens barrier and open it again or operate
the z o o m l e ve r to turn t h e LCD ba ck o n. In a dd i to n , t h e
power is turned Off automatically after 4.5 hours. Whe n
the camera is not in use, try to keep the lens barrier
closed.
The shutter release button doesn't release when the
remote control's shutter release button is pressed.
The remote control hasn't been used in the 20
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 button again.
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The green lamp blinks, and the shutter release button
will not release.
The camera is closer than 0.6 m/2ft to the subject.
Move the camera back to distance more than
0.6 m/2ft from the subject. (p. 23)
The orange lamp blinks, and the shutter release button
will not release.
The flash ha s not been recharged yet.
Remove your finger from the shu tte r release
button and wait for several seconds until t h e 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 th an OFF. (p. 37)
High sensitivity film is being used.
Set the flash mode to Fill-In. (p. 38)
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The viewfinder is out of focus.
Diopter dial is not adjusted.
Adjust the diopter dial until image is clear. (p. 9)
PROBLEMS WITH PRINTED PICTURES
The picture is out of focus.
The camera moved w he n th e shutter release
button was pressed.
Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter
release button gently. (p. 15)
The subject wa s not within the viewfinder's
autofocus mark.
Position the subject in the center of the
autofocus mark, or use the focus lock. (p. 22)
The lens and autofocus window s were dir ty.
Clean the lens and autofocus windows.
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The autofocus window was blocked, such as by a
finger.
Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers
clear of the autofocus windows. (p. 15)
The subject was closer t han th e minimum working
distance to the le n s (0.6 m/ 2 ft).
Shoot from more than 0.6 m/2ft away from the
subject. (p. 23)
When using the 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. 43)
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The autofocus didn't work correctly. There are
some subjects that are difficult for the autofocus to
lock on. These include: glossy or reflective
surfaces, black objects, subjects behind glass or
wire mesh, flames and smoke, excessively bright
light within the picture area.
First focus on an object at the same distance
as the desired subject. Then aim at the desired
subject and release the shutter release button.
(p. 25)
The picture is too dark.
The flash was blocked, (e.g. by a finger).
Hol d the camera correctly, keeping your fingers
clear of the flash. (p. 15)
The subject was out of the working range of the flash.
Shoot within the flash working range. (p. 35)
The flash mode was set to Off.
Check the flash mode before shooting. (p. 33)
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The data has not been printed (or looks faded).
The data mode was set no data (---).
Change the data mo d e to another setting.
(p. 48)
There is a bright color like white, orange, or yellow
in the area of the picture where t he data is printed.
Avoid bright colors in the lower right corner of
your photo compositions. ( p. 48)
The picture was taken with black-and-white film.
Do not use black-and-white film i f you want to
print data on the pictures.
The camera's battery is low.
Replace with a new battery. (p. 13 )
The color of a picture taken indoors is abnormal.
The color of the room lighting af fected the picture.
Set the flash to Fill-In mode.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Full automatic 35 mm autofocus lens-shutter
camera with built-in 38 ~ 115 mm zoom lens.
Fi lm format: 35 mm standard DX-coded film (24 x 36
mm)
Lens: Olympus lens 38 ~ 11 5 mm. F4.5 ~ 9.7,
6 elements in 5 groups.
Shutter: Programmed electronic shutter.
Viewfinder: Real image zoom viewfinder (with
autofocus mark, close-up correction marks,
autofocus indicator and flash indicator).
Focusing: Active-type autofocus system. Focus look
possible. Focusing range: 0.6 m (2ft) ~
(infinity).
Exposure control: Programmed automatic exposure
control, 3-zone light metering, switchable to spot
metering. Auto exposure range: Wide-angle —
EV2.3 to EV16, Telephoto — EV4.7 to EV17.
Exposure counter: Progressive type with automatic
reset, displayed on LCD panel.
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Selftimer: Electronic selftimer 12-sec. delay.
Remote control (optional): Infrared remote control unit
with 3-sec. delay.
Film speed range: Automatic setting with DX-coded
film with ISO 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200.
Film speeds other than the above will be
automatically set to the next lower speed. For
non DX-coded film and film with less than ISO
50, film speed is set to ISO 100.
Film loading: Automatic loading. (Automatically
advances to first frame when camera back cover
is closed.)
Film advance: Automatic film winding.
Film rewind: Automatic film rewind (automatic rewind
activation at end of film, automatic rewind stop).
Rewind possible at any point with rewind button.
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Flash: Built-in flash Recycling time: Approx. 0.5 ~ 7
sec. (at normal temperature with new battery).
Flash working range: Wide-angle — 0.6 ~ 5.0 m
(2 ~ 16.4 ft), Telephoto — 0.6 ~ 2.3 m (2 ~ 7.5 ft)
with ISO 100 color negative film: Wide-angle —
0.6 ~ 10.0 m (2 ~ 32.8 ft). Telephoto — 0.6 ~ 4.6
m (2 ~ 15.1 ft) with ISO 400 color negative film.
Flash modes: Auto (Automatic flash activation in
lowlight and backlight), Red-eye Reducing
(otherwise same as in Auto), Flash Off (no
flash with slowest shutter speed of 4 sec.), Fill-
in (forced activation), Night Scene (for night
scenes with slowest shutter speed of 4 sec. other
functions operate the sam e as in Auto),
Red-eye Reducing Night Scene (otherwise same
as in Night Scene).
Battery check: Displayed on LCD panel.
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Weatherproof: IEC Standard publication 529.
Classification of degrees of protection provided by
enclosures. Degree of protection indicated by
the second characteristics numeral 4.
Short description: Protected against splashing water.
Definition: Water splashed against the enclosure from
any direction shall have no harmful effect.
Test for second numeral 4: Th e equipment is sprayed
from all practical directions.
The water pressure is adjusted to give a delivery rate
of 10 lit./min. The test duration shall be 1 min. per
m2 of calculated surface area of the enclosure
with a minimum duration of 5 min.
Power source: 3 V lithium battery (DL123A/CR123A)
Dimensions: 120 (W) x 64 (H) x 49 (D) mm
(4.7 x 2.5 x 1.9 in) (without protrusions).
Weight: 250 g (8.8 oz)(without battery)
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR DATE UNIT
Imprinting direction: Data imprinted onto film from
lens side.
Data coding: No data, year-month-day, month-day-
year, day-month-year and day-hour-minute.
External indication of data: Data display on LCD
panel.
Film speed setting: Automatic film speed setting.
Automatic calendar system: Up to year 2030.
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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This device complies with part 1 5 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the conditions that this device does not cause harmful interfere nce .
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.
OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD.
OLYMPUS AMERICA INC.
OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO.(EUROPA) GMBH.
(Letters) Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany.
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