Olympus Superzoom 3000, SuperZoom 3000 DLX Owner's Manual

INSTRUCTIONS
Before using your SuperZoom3000DLX, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your SuperZoom3000DLX
before taking important photographs.
Thank you for purchasing the Olympus SuperZoom3000DLX.
MAIN
Built-in 38mm ~ 110mm 3X zoom lens.
Weatherproof
Remot e control (optional)
Versatile functions including AF-P mode to ensure that approaching subjects are in focus.
Quarts date or time imprinting.
Symbols used in this manual:
Incorrect
Operation
sound
2
Manual
operation
Indicator on
Next
operation
Indicator
blinking
Operation
order
Attention
Automatic
operation
Depress halfway
PREPARATIONS
BASIC OPERATIONS
Names and functions of parts …… 4
Viewfinder display/LCD panel …… 6
Diopter adjustment ....................... 7
Using the strap............................... 8
Loading the film ...................................................................................................... 16
Taking pictures ················································································ 18
Unloading the film ···························································· 23
Outline of operations ·········· 10
Loading the batteries ········· 12 Checking the batteries ······· 13 Points to remember ············ 14
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
CAMERA MAINTENANCE
Menu selection ······························ 24
Using the flash modes ·················· 25
Using the subject modes ··············· 29 Spot ···································· 30
Auto-Zoom ······························ 32
Night Scene ······························ 33
AF-P..............................................
Caring for your weatherproof camera................................... 42
Questions and answers ................................................ 44
Care
and
storage......................................................................................................
Batter y handling
Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 47
Specifications ......................................................................... 50
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34
Infinity.............................
Double exposure
Selftimer ································· 38
Remote control (optional) ..............39
Printing the date and t im e ..............40
Correcting the data ........................41
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NAMES A ND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

MENU SELECT
dial
(See
p.
Shutter release
button
(See
p.
15.)
Power ON/OFF
switch
(See
Flash
Light sensor

PREPARATIONS

Strap eyelet
4
24.)
p.
18.)
LCD panel
Displays the camera's mode
and operation conditions.
(See
p. 6.)
Viewfinder
Lens
Date indicator
Zoom
buttons
zooms in — telephoto. zooms out — wide-angle.
Selftimer indicator
Autofocus
windows
(See
p.
19.)
Selftimer / remote control
button
(See
p.
38.)
Mid-roll rewind
button
(See
p.
23.)
Diopter adjustment
Control
(See
p. 7.)
Viewfinder
Fi lm window
(See
p. 6.)
MENU button
(See
p.
24.)
MODE and SET
buttons for
date unit
(See
p. 40 /
41.)
Tripod socket
Back cover
release
Back cover
Battery compartment
cover
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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL

Viewfinder Display
Autofocus mark
Position your subject
within the autofocus
mark.
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
wi l l fire.
Green lamp
Lights when the subject is in focus.
LCD Panel
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Flash modes (p. 25) Selftimer/remote control (p. 38 / 39) Battery check (p. 13) Exposure counter (p. 17)
Auto-zoom (p. 32)
Night scene (p. 33)
AF-P
Double exposure
(p. 34)
(p. 36)
Infinity (p. 35)
Spot (p. 30)
Normal

DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT

To Adjust the Viewfinder to Compensate for Near- and Farsighted Vision.
Turn the diopter adjustment control until the viewfinder disp lay becomes
clear.
Turn to the left if you
are farsighted or to the right if you are nearsighted.
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Attaching the Strap
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USING THE STRAP

Using the Soft Case (optional)
The
optional
remote control
can also be
attached to
the loop on the
outside of the case.
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OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS

Basic Shooting Procedures
Load the batteries (p. 12).
Press the zoom buttons for
telephoto or wide-angle
photography (p. 18).
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Open the back cover (p. 16).
Place the autofocus mark on the subject you want t o take a picture of (p. 19).
Load the film (p. 16).
Depress the shutter release button halfway to make sure the gre en l a m p li g ht s (p . 20 ) .
Close the back cover (p. 17).
Set the ON/ OF F switch to ON
(p.
18).
Mak e sure the exposure counter
on the LCD panel reads / (p. 17).
Depress the shutter release button
fully to take a picture (p. 20).
When the film reaches the end, it
will automatically rewind (p. 23).
Open the back cover to remove
the rewound film (p. 23).
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LOADING THE BATTERIES

Turn the battery cover to
with a coin. Press
firmly to remove the battery cover.
Use two 3V lithium batteries (CR123A
or DL123A).
Before loading th e batteries, set the
ON/O FF switch to OFF.
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Insert t he batteries,
Replace the battery cover. Turn the battery cover
back to to lock i n place.
Be sure the batteries are aligned
correctly as shown.
Read "Battery Handling" on page 46.

CHECKING THE BATTERIES

Set the ON/OFF switch
to ON.
Batteries are OK. The mark disappears after 12 sec.
Batteries are low.
Have spares handy.
Batteries should be replaced immediately.
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POINTS TO REMEMBER

Hol d the Camera Correctly.
Correct.
Correct.
Ho l d the camera firmly with both hands.
I n the vertical position, hold the camera with
its flash positioned at the top.
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Incorrect.
Caution: Keep your fingers away from the lens, flash,
autofocus windows and light sensor.
Proper Shutter Release.
Practice before loading the film.
Depress the
shutter release
button halfway
To lock the focus.
The green lamp lights in
the viewfinder.
Depress the
shutter release
button fully
Cautions:
•Press the shutter
release button gently
•Avoid shaking the
camera when pressing
the shutter release
button to prevent blurry
To release the
shutter and take
the picture.
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LOADING THE FILM

OPERATIONS
BASIC
Slide the back cover release upwards to open
the back cover.
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Insert the film cartridge, making sure the film is
lying flat.
Correct
Incorrect
Align the film leader
wit h t he re d mark,and
close the back cover.
The film automatically
advances to the first frame.
Se t the ON/OFF switch
to ON.
The exposure counter on the LCD
panel reads
Note:
If blinks in the exposure counter, as shown above, reload the film.
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TAKING PICTURES

Se t the ON/OFF switch
to ON.
The lens protector opens, the lens extends slightly, and the LCD panel activates.
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Aim the camera at your subject. Us e the zoom
buttons for telephoto or
wide-angle photography.
How to Use the Zoom Buttons
Telephoto: Press the button to zoom in.
Max. telephoto
focal length:
110mm
Wide-angle: Press the button to zoom out.
Max. wide-angle
focal length:
38mm
The zoom speed varies according to the
pressure applied to the zoom button.
Position your subject
within the autofocus
mark.
Autofocus mark
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Depress the shutter
release butto n halfway.
Depress the shutter
release button fully.
The gr ee n l a mp light s.
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The film automatically advances to the
next frame.
This
camera
ha s a
built-in
multi-
autofocus system, which
automatically focuses on the
subject even in compositions
such as the one shown on the
right. When the subject is not in
the center of the viewfinder, it
may be necessary to use the
Spot mode (p. 30).
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Working Distance
Close-Up Correction
Th e focus range of the
camera is 0.6 m (2 ft)
to (infinity).
When the subject is closer than
0.6 m (2 ft), 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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Picture frame
Image area of picture
at 0.6 m (2 ft)
The viewfinder's picture frame is the
area that can be shot of subjects at
(infinity). However, the picture area will move lower in th e view fi nd er as you get
closer to the subject. At 0.6 m (2 ft), t he
shaded area is the actual available
image area. In this case, the subject
should be positioned below the close-
up correction marks.
Close-up correction marks

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
Note The final number of exposures may sometimes exceed the number of exposures specified on the fiIm
Rewinding the film before
the end of the roll
Press the mid roll rewind button wi th the
tip of a ballpoint pen or the like. Do not
use an instrument wit h a sharp tip.
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To Engage the Flash Modes and

MENU SELECTION

Subject Modes
TECHNIQUES
ADVANCED
The menus of the flash modes and
subject modes will be alt er na te ly
displayed on the LCD panel. The
engaged mode will blink.
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When you press the MENU button...
When you turn the MENU
SELECT
dial
with
the
MENU button pressed
The modes in each menu will change in order. Release your finger from the
MENU button to select the mode.

USING THE FLASH MODES

This
camera
according to your shooting conditions and needs
has
four
flash
modes
Select
the
flash
mode
Follow the procedure on page 24 to display and
engage the flash modes The flash mode changes
in the order shown on the
right
Mode
Automatically fi res in low light
and backlit conditions (p. 26)
Significantly reduces the pheno­menon of red e ye (when a subject's
eyes appear red) (p. 27)
The flash does not fire (p. 28) Fires regardless of available
light (p. 28)
Notes AUTO-S wiII not be canceled when the power is turned OFF All other modes wiII return to the AUTO mode In the Auto and Auto-S Flash modes the flash strength is automatically controlled to prevent pictures from being overexposed even when the subjects are close
Function
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AUTO (Auto Flash)
In t he Auto Flash mode, the flash will fire automatically in
low-light and backlit conditions.
Fla sh Working Range
ISO
100
200
The orange lamp in the upper right of the viewfinder lights when the shutter release button is depressed halfway
Note: In s ome situations suc h as whe n t he subject is too small occasionally the flash may not fire automatically even in the backlight (This is more likely to occur with telephoto ) If this occurs use the FILL IN mode
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400
Wid e (38mm)
0.6m~5.9m
(2ft~19.4ft)
0.6m~8.3m
(2ft~27.2ft)
0.6m~11.8m
(2ft~38.7ft)
Tele (110mm)
0.6m~2.8m (2ft~9.2ft)
0.6m~3.9m
(2ft~12.8ft)
0.6m~5.6m
(2ft~18.4ft)
AUTO-S
(Red-Eye Reducing Flash)
Significantly reduces the phe-
nomenon of "red-eye" (when a subject's eyes appear red)
In the Auto-S Flash mode , the camera will emit a series of low power pre-flashes before the regular
flash. This makes the subjects' pupils contract
significantly reducing red eye. Except for the pre-
flashes, this mode is the same as the Auto Flash mode.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to hold the camera still until
the shutter releases
Note: Red eye reduction may not be effective with some individuals or if the subject wasn't watching
the pre-flashes.
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OFF (Flash Override)
FILL-IN
(Forced Activation)
When you don't want the flash to fire, eve n in th e dark
In the Flash Off mode, the flash does not fire even in low light conditions. Use this mode in situations
where flash photography is not desired or is
prohibited.
Note Since a slow shutter speed (down to 2 seconds) is automatically selected in low-light situations the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurred pictures caused by shaking the camera
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When you want to fire the flash
every shot
In the Fill-In Flash mod e, the flash fires regardless of available Iight. This mode can be used to brighten up a subject's shaded face, f or example.

USING THE SUBJECT MODES

The cameras seven subject modes offer a variety of functions
Functi
Follow the procedure on page 24 to display and engage the subject
modes The subject mode
changes in the order as shown on the right
Mode
Spot (p. 30)
You can focus and set the exposure for the main subject
Auto Zo om (p. 32)
You can keep the subject's hea d and shoulders framed in the viewfinder
Night Scene ( p. 33)
You can capture a night scene beautifully
AF-P
(p. 34)
You can focus on subjects approaching
the camera
lnfinity (p. 35)
You can shoot distant subjects like
mountains clouds and fireworks
Double Exposure (p. 36)
You can combine the images on a
single frame
Notes When the power is turned OFF and ON again t he camera returns to the
Normal mode
When the Normal mode is engaged NORMAL on the LCD panel wilI disappear
on
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SPOT

To Focus and Set the Exposure for the Main Subject
Engage the Spot mode and position the autofocus mark on your subject Press the
shutter release button halfway
In the case above the camera will focus on the flowers in the foreground and the mam subject will be out of focus when shot in the normal mode
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The green lamp lights
Reposition your subject in
the picture frame while keeping the shutter release button depressed halfway.
When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the focus and exposure w il l be locked in the center of the autofocus mark.
Depress the shutter release button fully to take the
picture.
The use of the Spot mode is
recommended in the following
cases.
When there is an object in front
of the mai n subject. When the subject is on the ed g e of t h e fr am e. When the background is
brighter than the subject (th e
subject is backlit).
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To Keep the Subject's Head-and-

AUTO-ZOOM

Shoulders Framed in the Viewfinder
Engage the Auto-Zoom mode, an d press the
shutter release button
halfway
The lens w i l l automatically zoom until the frame is filled with an adult's head and shoulders
Note Outside 1.3 ~ 3.9 m (4.3 ~ 12.8 ft ) the subject won't be zoomed in to the frame as specified
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When the lens stops
zooming, press the
shutter release button fully
Even in the Auto Zoom mode it is possible
to use the zoom button

NIGHT SCENE

To Capture a Night Scene Beautifully
Engage the Night Scene mode.
Any flash mode can be combined with the Ni gh t Scene m ode.
When in the Auto, Auto-S, or Fill In mode:
When in th e Flash-Off mode:
Both the subject in the foreground and t he
night scene will be properly exposed.
No te: Since a slow shutter speed (down to 2 seconds) is automatically sel ec te d in lo w -light situations, the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurred pictures caused by shaking the came ra .
The night scene w ill be properly exposed.
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To Focus on a Subject Approaching the Camera.
Engage the AF-P mode.
Aim the camera at th e
approaching
the shutter release button.
The focus will be adjusted according
to the movement of the subject
AF-P mode working distance: 0.6 ~ 4m (2 ~ 13 ft)
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subject
Press

AF-P

Notes
The Auto-S mode cannot be combined with the AF-P mode. If the AF-P mode is engaged in the Auto-S mode, the fl ash mo de wi ll change to Auto and return to Auto-S when the AF-P mo de is
canceled.
Selftimer/Remote control cannot be used in the AF-P
mode. The camera focuses only on the center of the autofocus mark so make sure not to let the center of the autofocus mark shift from the subject.
The orange and green lamps won't light when you
press the shutter release button halfway However if the shutter release button is pressed before the
flash is recharged or outside the working range
(less than 0.6 m/2 ft) the respective lamp will blink
and the shutter will be locked.
Moving subjects may be blurred even when in exact focus.

INFINITY

To Shoot Distant Subjects Like Mountains, Clouds, an d Fireworks
Engage the Infinity mode.
Aim at the subject Press
the shutter release bu tton .
Notes
The flash mode w il l automatically change to Flash Off. When the Infinity mode is canceled, the flash mode will return to the previous mode. When the shutter release button is pressed ha l f w a y t he exposure will be locked.
The working distance will be set at
infinity.
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DOUBLE EXPOSURE

To Expose Two Images on a Single Frame
Engage the Double Exposure mode. Press the shutter release button to take the first exposure.
The film will not advance
on the LCD panel will blink .
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Take the second
exposure.
The film will advance and the Double Exposure mode
wil l b e disengaged.
Not e : After the first frame has been exposed, the Double Exposure mode cannot be canceled by switching off the power. To cancel it after th e first shot, follow the procedure on page 24 to change the mode.
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SELFTIMER

To Pu t Yourself in the Picture
Press the /REMOTE
button.
is displayed
on the LCD panel.
Notes:
The focus and exposure wiII be locked when the shutter
release button is depressed halfway.
After the shutter is released, the camera wiII return to the
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Normal mode.
To cancel the selftimer after it has been activated, press the /REMOTE button again.
Aim at your subject,
and press the shutter
release button.
The shutter will be released 12
seconds later.

REMOTE CONTROL (optional)

Press t he /REMOTE
button.
is displayed
on the LCD panel.
After shooting, press th e /
REMOTE button again to cancel
the selftimer/remote control mode.
Aim the remote control at the
camera, and press the button.
The shutter will be released
after 3 seconds.
Notes:
Use the remote control within the above range. The camera will focus on the subject directly in front of it.
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PRINTING THE DATE AND TIME

Choose the desired mode
with the MODE button.
The m ode will switc h i n t he described order by pressing the MODE button.
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No data
Year-month-day Month-day-year Day-month-year
Day-hour-minute
The quartz date shares the power source with the ma in unit. Mak e sure to correct the data after the batteries are 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.

CORRECTING THE DATA

Press
the
MODE
button
for two seconds or
longer.
The year indication will start blinking.
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.
Press the mode button again to choose the data to be corrected
until it starts blinking. And press the
SET button
If you press the button once, the number on display
will advance by 1. And if you keep it pressed, the
numbers will run through in rapid succession.
to correct the data.
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CARING FOR YOUR WEATHERPROOF CAMERA

This camera is weatherproof. However, it is not designed for underwater u se. Please
note the following warnings and us e the camera correctly.
MAINTENANCE
Splashing water
CAMERA
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At the seaside
Rain
Do not submerge the camera or
attempt to take pictures
underwater.
If the camera has been splashed by water, etc., clean the camera with a dry cloth as soon as possible.
Do not touch t he 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, contact your nearest Olympus service center.
Do not wash the camera.
Rubber gaskets are located
inside the rear of the camera.
Check the gaskets f o r wear and
carefully remove any sand and dust to maintain a weatherproof seal.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q: How long will the batteries last? A: If you use 24 exposure rolls of film and
use the flash on half of all your pictures two new 3V lithium batteries
(DL123A/CR123A) will last for 30 or
more rolls of film If you do not use the flash and zoom very often the batteries wil l l ast muc h longer.
Q:How should I clean the lens? A: Wipe the lens gently with a soft clean
cotton cloth that has been moistened with a small amount of lens cleaning fluid.
Q: Ca n I u s e film t h at i s n o t D X coded?
A: Yes but only ISO 100 film.
Q: When does the camera measure and
set the exposure?
A : When the shutter release butt o n is de-
pressed halfway t h e camera measures both the exposure and focus and locks
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them as long as the shutter release
button remains halfway depressed.
Q: Why did my camera make a loud
noise and retract the lens right after I
replaced the batteries?
A : Because you replaced the batteries
while the power was on Be sure to switch off the power before replacing the batteries.
Q: Can the battery in the optional remote
control be replaced wi th a new one?
A: No it cannot be replaced but lasts
about 8 years.

CARE AND STORAGE

CAUTIONS
DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMERA TO
EXTREME HEAT (OVER 40°C/104°F) OR TO EXTREME COLD (BELOW -10°C/14°F) AVOID SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES AND HUMIDITY
DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMERA TO
STRONG MAGNETIC FIELDS DO NOT APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE
CAMERA OR ITS CONTROLS
DO NOT TOUCH THE CONTACT POINTS
INSIDE THE CAMERA DO NOT USE ORGANIC SOLVENTS
THINNERS OR BENZINE TO CLEAN THE CAMERA AVOID STRONG IMPACT CAUSED BY BUMPING OR DROPPING THE CAMERA
DO NOT IMMERSE THE CAMERA IN
WATER
DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMERA TO
EXCESSIVE DUST AND SAND
DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMERA TO THE
COLD WHEN IT'S WET OR THE LE NS PROTECTOR ETC MAY FREEZE, MAKING
THE CAMERA INOPERABLE.
THE LENS BARREL IS FINISHED WITH
A SPECIAL COATING TO SMOOTH
THE ZOOMING MOVEMENT NEVER
WIPE IT WITH SOLVENTS LIK E
THINNERS OR BENZINE WHEN IT IS
HEAVILY STAINED CLEAN IT WITH A MOISTENED CLOTH AND THEN WIPE
OFF THE MOISTURE WITH A DRY
CLOTH
WARNING
NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA; IT CONTAINS A HIGH-
VOLTAGE CIRCUIT.
In case of malfunction consult your nearest
Olympus dealer or Olympus service center.
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BATTERY HANDLING

NOTES
Even when batteries are brand-new, their service life may be shorter than specified if an extended period of time has passed since the y were produced. Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries. Keep spare batteries on hand when going on a long trip or to a cold area. Sweat and oil can prevent a battery's terminals from making electrical contact. To avoid t h i s wipe both terminals before loading batteries.
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WARNINGS
NEVER TR Y TO DISASSEMBLE,
RECHARGE, OR SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERIES. NEVER EXPOSE BATTERIES TO EXCESSIVE HEAT.
KEEP THE BATTERIES OUT OF THE
REACH OF CHILDREN. IF A CHILD SWALLOWS A BATTERY, CONTACT
A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.
USE TWO 3V LITHIUM BATTERIES
(CR123A OR DL123A). NEVER TRY
TO DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY ANY
BATTERY OR BATTERY PACK FOR
USE IN THIS CAMERA.
OPERATING PROBLEMS
Symptom
The camera does not
work.
The LCD display turns off
suddenly.
The shutter doesn't
release when the remote contr ol' s shutter release
button is pres s e d .
The power is OFF
The alignment of the battery
terminals is not correct.
The batteries are exhausted.
The batteries are temporarily
unable to function.
The loaded film has been rewound. The film is in correctly loaded.
The LCD display turns of f after four and a half minutes if the camera is
not used.
The remote control hasn't been used in the 15 minutes since the Selftimer/ Remote Control mode was entered, causing the LCD panel to turn off.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Cause
Set the ON/OFF swit c h t o ON.
Reload the batteries correctly. Replace the batteries with new ones.
Keep the camera warm while using it.
Load new film. Reload the film .
Turn the power off and then on again
or press the shutter relase button
halfway to turn on the LCD panel.
In addition, the power is turned OFF
automatically after 4 hours. When
the camera is not in use, keep the
power OFF as much as possible.
Press the zoom button, The LCD will
light, Then press the /REMOTE
button again.
Remedy
See
p. 18
p. 12 p. 13
p. 23 p. 17
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Symptom
The green lamp blinks,
and the shutter will not
release. The orange lamp blinks,
and the shutter will not
release. The flash does not fire,
even in the dark.
The camera is closer than 0.6 m
Cause
(2 ft) to the subject.
The flash has not be e n recharged yet.
The flash mode is set to OFF. The camera is in the Infinity
mode which overrides the flash.
Move the camera farther than
Remedy
0.6 m (2 ft) from the subject.
Remove your finger from the shutter release button and wait for several seconds until the flash is recharged
before shooting.
Set it to a mode other than OFF. Cancel the Infinity mode, or set the
flash mode to on e oth e r th an OF F.
See
p. 22
p. 25 p. 35
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Symptom
The picture is out of focus
The camera moved when the shutter
release button was pressed.
The subject was not wi t h in th e
viewfinder's autofocus frame.
The len s and autofocus windows were
dirty.
The autofocus window was
blocked, such as by a finger.
Cause
Hold the camera correctly and press the
shutter release button gently.
Position the subject in the center of the autofocus mark, or use the Spot mode. Clean the lens and autofocus windows.
Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers clear of the autofocus windows.
Remedy
See
p. 14 p.21/30
p. 14
PROBLEMS WITH THE PRINTED PICTURES
Symptom
The picture is out of focus.
The picture is too dark.
The date has not been
printed (or looks faded).
The subject was closer than the minimum working distance to the lens (0.6 While using the self-timer, the shutter release button was pressed while standing right in front of the camera. The Infinity mode is engaged. A difficult subject for the autofocus to lock on was shot. These subjects include: glossy and reflective surfaces,
black objects, subjects behind glass or wire mesh, flame s and smoke, excessively bright light within the
picture area.
The flash was blocked, such as by a finger.
The subject was out of the working range of the flash. The flash mo d e w as s et t o O F F . The subject was backlit.
The da te m od e w as set to
no data( - - - ). There is a bright color like white, orange, or yellow in the area of the
picture where the date is printed.
The picture was taken with
black-and-white film.
m/2
Cause
ft).
Shoot from more than 0.6 m (2 ft) away from the subject.
Do not stand in front of the camera. Press the shutter release button while
looking through the viewfinder.
Cancel the Infinity mode.
Shoot distant subjects in the Infinity mode. When the subject is near, first focus on an object at t he same dista n c e as the desired subject in the Spot mode. Then aim at the desired subject and
release the shutter.
Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers clear of the flash.
Shoot within the flash working range.
Check the flash mode before shooting.
Set the flash mode to FILL-IN.
Change the date mode to another setting. Avoid bright colors in the lower right corne r of yo ur photo compositions.
Do not use black-and-white film.
Remedy
See
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SPECIFICATIONS

Type: Full automatic 35mm autofocus lens-shutter
camera with built-in 38~110mm zoom lens.
Film format: 35mm s tandard DX-coded film (24 X 36
mm)
Lens: Olympus lens 38~110mm F3.8~8.1, 10
elements in 8 groups. Shutter: Programmed electronic shutter. Viewfinder: Kepler type zoom viewfinder (with
autofocus mark, close-up correction marks,
autofocus indicator and flash indicator). Diopter
correction possible. Focusing: Active-type multi-autofocus system. Focus
lock possible. Focusing range: 0.6 m (2 ft) ~
(infinity). Exposure control: Programmed automatic exposure
control. 3-zone light metering, switchable to spot
metering. Auto exposure range: Wide-angle —
EV2.9 (F3.8, 2 sec.) to EV16.2 (F12, 1/500 sec.),
Telephoto — EV5.1 (F8.1, 2 sec.) to EV18.4
(F26, 1/500 sec.).
Exposure counter: Progressive type wi th automatic
reset, displayed on LCD panel. Selftimer: Electronic selftimer 12-sec. delay.
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Remote control (optional): Infrared remote control
uni t with 3-sec. delay.
Film speed range: Automatic setting with DX-coded
film with ISO 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200.
For film with less than ISO 50, film speed is set
to ISO
Film loading: Automatic loading. (Automatically
Film advance: Automatic film winding. Film rewind: Automatic film rewind (automatic rewind
Flash: Built-in flash. Recycling time: Approx. 0.2 ~
100.
advances to first frame when camera back is
closed).
activation at end of film, automatic rewind stop). Rewind possible at any point with rewind button.
3.8 sec. (at normal temperature with new batteries). Flash working range: Wide-angle —
0.6 ~ 5.9 m (2 - 19.4 ft), Telephoto — 0.6 ~ 2.8
m (2 ~ 9.2 ft) with ISO 100 color negative film; Wide-angle — 0 .6 ~ 11.8 m (2 ~ 38.7 ft),
Telephoto — 0.6 ~ 5.6 m (2 - 18.4 ft) with ISO
400 color negative film. Slow-Synchro: possible with longest shutter speed of 2 sec.
Flash modes: AUTO (Automatic flash activation in
low-light and backlight). AUTO-S (Red-eye
reducing, in low-light and backlight). OFF (No
flash). FILL-IN (Forced activation). Battery check: Displayed on LCD panel. Weatherproof: IEC Standard publication 529.
Classification of degrees of protection provided
by enclosures. Degrees of protection indicated
by the second characteristic 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: The 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: Two 3V lithium batteries
SPECIFICATIONS AR E SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON
THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.
(DL123A/CR123A).
Dimensions: 133(W) X 68(H) X 56(D) mm
(5-1/4X2-11/16X2-3/16in)
(without protrusions).
Weight: 305 g (10.8 oz ) (without batteries).
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 liquid
crystal panel.
Film speed setting: Automatic film speed setting.
Automatic calendar system: Up to year 2020. Power source: Ordinarily used with camer a body.
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