INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing this Olympus camera.
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.
MAIN
Built-in 35mm ~ 120mm 3.4X zoom lens.
Quartz date or time imprinting.*
Weatherproof.
Remote control (optional).
Versatile, easy-to-use functions include spot
metering, auto-zoom, night scene, infinity and
continuous shooting modes, as well as various
flash modes.
FEATURES
QUARTZDATE model
Symbols used in this manual:
Incorrect Indicator on
Next operation Indicator blinking
Manual operation Attention
Operation order Depress halfway
Automatic operation
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PREPARATIONS
Names and functions of parts........................................................ 5
Viewfinder display/LCD pane...................................................... 6
Diopter adjustment........................................................................ 7
Using the strap/soft case (optional).................................................. 7
Outline of operations..................................................................... 8
Loading the batteries...................................................................... 10
Checking the batteries.................................................................... 11
Points to remember...................................................................... 12
BASIC OPERATIONS
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Loading the film .............................................................................................. 14
Taking pictures .................................................................... 16
Unloading the film
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ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
CAMERA MAINTENANCE
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Using the flash modes........................................................................ 21
Using the subject modes........................................................................ 26
Spot................................................................................................ 28
Auto-Zoom...................................................... 30
Night Scene....................................................................... 31
Continuous Shooting ........................................................... 32
Infinity .......................................................................... 33
Selftimer............................................................................ 34
Remote control (optional....................................................................... 35
Printing the date and time ........................................................................ 36
Correcting the data
Lighting the LCD panel...................................................................
Caring
Care
and
Battery handling ....................................................................... 43
Remote control (optional) handling..................................................... 44
Questions and answers.........................................................
Troubleshooting.................................................................... 47
Specifications............................................................. .. 53
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PREPARATIONS
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
Shutter release button (See p. 13.)
Zoom buttons (See p. 16.)
/REMOTE
button
(See
p.
LCD
panel
mode
(See
button
Subject MODE button (See p. 26.)
FLASH
Power switch (See p. 11.)
Strap eyelet
Flash
Viewfinder
Lens
Autofocus windows
Selftimer indicator
Diopter adjustment dial (See p. 7)
Viewfinder (See p. 6.)
QUARTZ D AT E M O D E b utto ns* (See p . 36.)
Mid-roll rewind button (See p. 20.)
Back cover
Tripod socket
Film window
Battery compartment cover
Back cover release
* QUARTZDATE model
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p.
6.)
(See
p.
22.)
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
Lights when the flash is ready to fire.
Green lamp
Lights when the subject is in focus.
Autofocus mark
Position your subject within the autofocus ma r k.
LCD Panel
Selftimer/remote control (See p. 34/35)
Flash modes (See p. 22)
Battery check (See p. 11)
Date/time indicator*
Exposure counter (See p. 15)
Subject modes
Spot (See p. 28)
Auto-zoom (See p. 30.)
Night Scene (See p. 31.)
Continuous shooting (See p. 32.)
Infinity (See p. 33.)
* QUARTZDATE model
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DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
To Adjust the Viewfinder to Compensate for Near- and Farsighted 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.
USING THE STRAP/SOFT CASE
(optional)
The optional remote control can be stored
in the pocket on the case's flap.
The soft case can also be carried on a belt.
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OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS
Basic Shooting Procedures
Loa d the batteries (p. 10).
Push the flash forward to turn on the power
(p. 11). Practice pressing the shutter
release and zoom buttons (p. 13/16).
Open the back cover (p. 14).
Load the film (p. 14).
(Use of ISO 400 film is recommended.)
Close the back cover (p. 15).
Make sure the exposure counter on the
LCD panel reads." "(p. 15).
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Press the zoom button for telephoto or
wide-angle photography (p. 16).
Place the autofocus mark on the subject
you want to photograph (p. 17).
Depress the shutter release button halfway
to make sure the green lamp lights (p. 17).
Depress the shutter release button fully to
take a picture (p. 18).
Whe n the film reaches the end, it will
automatically rewind (p. 20).
Open the back cover to remove the
rewound fil m (p. 20).
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LOADING THE BATTERIES
After switching off the power, turn the
battery cover to with a coin to open
the battery cover.
Insert two 3V lithium batteries
(CR123A or DL123A).
Note: Be sure the batteries are aligned correctly
as shown.
Replace the battery cover.
Turn the battery cover back to to
lock in place.
Read "Battery Handling" on page 43.
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CHECKING THE BATTERIES
Pus h the flash forward to tu rn on th e power.
Display
lights (and turns off
automatically).
blinks and other
indicators on the LCD
panel are displayed
normally.
blinks and oth er
indicators on the LCD
panel go out.
Not e: Keep spare batteries o n han d when going on a long trip
or when using the camera in cold weather.
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Meaning
Batteries are OK.
You can shoot.
Battery power is low
and batteries should be
replaced.
Batteries are dead and
should be replaced
immediately.
POINTS TO REMEMBER
Hold the Camera Correctly.
Correct.
Hold the camera firmly with both hands.
Correct.
In the vertical position, hold the camera
with its flash positioned at the top.
Incorrect.
Caution:
Keep your fingers and the strap away from the
lens, flash, autofocus windows and viewfinder.
Be sure to put the middle finger of your right
hand below the protrusion next to the flash
before taking a photo. When the lens and
autofocus windows are stained with fingerprints,
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etc., wipe with a soft cloth.
Proper Shutter Release.
Practice before loading the film.
Depress the shutter release button
halfway to lock the focus.
Make sure
The green lamp next to the viewfinder lights.
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
Slide the back cover release upward to
open the back cover.
Do not touch the inside of the camera,
especially the lens. (If the lens is dirty, see
p. 45 for proper cleaning technique.)
Insert the film cartridge, making sure
the film is lying flat.
BASIC OPERATIONS
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Note: Use of ISO 400 film is recommended.
(It may be difficult to purchase ISO 400 film in
some regions.)
Align the film leader with the red mark,
and close the back cover.
The film automatically advances to the first
frame.
Make sure
The film does not overlap any of the positioning
guides shown above.
Push the flash forward to turn on the
camera.
Make sure
The exposure counter on the LCD panel reads
Note:
If blinks in the exposure counter, as shown at
left, open the back cover and reload the film.
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TAKING PICTURES
Push the flash forward to turn on the
power.
Make sure
The lens protector opens, and the LCD panel
activates.
Aim the camera at your subject. Use the
zoom button to compose your picture.
How to Use the Zoom Buttons
Telephoto: Depress the zoom button at the "T"
mark.
Max. telephoto focal length: 120 mm
Wide-angle: Depress the zoom button at the "W"
mark.
Max. wide-angle focal length: 35 mm
Note: There are two zoom speeds. Press the zoom
button hal fwa y for sl ow zooming; press fully for fast
zooming.
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Position the autofocus mark on your
subject.
Autofocus mark
Focus range: 0.6 m (2 ft) ~ (infinity)
Depress the shutter release button
halfway.
Make sure
The green lamp lights. (See p. 6.)
Once focus an d exposure have been correctly
adjusted, they remain locked as long as the
shutter release button is kept halfway depressed.
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Depress the shutter release button fully
to take the pict u re .
After exposure, 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.
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