INSTRUCTIONS
Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use.
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.
MAINFEATURES
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.
Symbols used in this manual:
Incorrect |
Indicator on |
Next operation |
Indicator blinking |
Manual operation |
Attention |
Operation order |
Depresshalfway |
Automatic operation |
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PREPARATIONS
BASIC OPERATIONS
Names and functions of parts............................................................... |
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Viewfinder display/LCD pane...................................................... |
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Diopter adjustment ........................................................................................ |
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Using the strap/soft case............................................................................... |
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Outline of operations...................................................................................... |
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Loadingthebatteries........................................................................... |
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Checking the batteries................................................................................ |
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Pointstoremember.......................................................................................... |
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Loadingthefilm ................................................................................................ |
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Taking p i c t u r e s .......................................................................... |
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Unloading the film.............................................................................................. |
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ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
CAMERA MAINTENANCE
Using the flash modes....................................................... |
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Using the subject modes.......................................................................... |
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Spot......................................................................................................... |
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Auto-Zoom......................................................................................................... |
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Night Scene.................................................................. |
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Continuous Shooting...................................................................................... |
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Infinity..................................................................................................... |
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Selftimer......................................................................................... |
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Remotecontrol (optional)..................................................................... |
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Printing the date and time........................................................................ |
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Correcting the data................................................................................. |
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Lightingthe LCDpanel............................................................................................... |
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Caring for your weatherproof camera.......................................... |
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Care and storage................................................................... |
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Battery handling ............................................................................... |
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Remote control (optional) handling...................................................... |
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Questionsand answers.................................................................... |
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Troubleshooting............................................................................... |
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Specification.......................................................................................... |
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PREPARATIONS
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
Shutter release burton (See p. 13.) Zoom buttons (See p. 16.)
/REMOTE button (See p. 34/35.) LCD panel (See p. 6.)
Subject MODE burton (See p. 26.) FLASH mode button (See p. 22.)
Power switch (See p. 11.)
Strap eyelet
Flash View/finder Lens
Autofocus windows
Selftimer indicator
Diopter adjustment dial (See p. 7) Viewfinder (See p. 6.)
QUARTZDATE MODE buttons (See p.36.) Mid-roll rewind button (See p. 20.) Back cover
Tripod socket
Film window
Battery comportment cover
Back cover release
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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL
Viewfincter 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 mark.
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.)
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DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
ToAdjusttheViewfindertoCompensate for Near-andFarsightedVision
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.
USINGTHESTRAP/SOFTCASE
The 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
Load 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).
When the film reaches the end, it will automatically rewind (p. 20).
Open the back cover to remove the rewound film (p. 20).
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LOADINGTHE 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
Push the flash forward to turn on the power.
Display |
Meaning |
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lights (and turns off |
Batteries are OK. |
automatically). |
You can shoot. |
blinks and other |
Battery power is low |
indicators on the LCD |
and batteries should be |
panel are displayed |
replaced. |
normally. |
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blinks and other |
Batteries are dead and |
indicators on the LCD |
should be replaced |
panel go out. |
immediately. |
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Note: Keep spare batteries on hand when going on a long trip or when using the camera in cold weather.
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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.
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Incorrect. |
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Caution: |
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Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens, |
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flash,autofocuswindowsandviewfinder.Besure |
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to put the middle finger of your right hand below the |
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protrusionnexttotheflash beforetakingaphoto. |
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When the lens and autofocus windows are stained |
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with fingerprints, etc., wipe with a soft cloth. |
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Proper Shutter Release.
Practice before loading the film.
Depress the shutter release button halfway to lock the focus.
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 pictured
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BASIC OPERATIONS
LOADINGTHE 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.
Note: Use of ISO 400 film is recommended.
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Align the film leader with the red mark, and close the back cover.
The film automatically advances to the first frame.
The film does not overlap any of the positioning guides shown above.
Push the flash forward to turn on the camera.
The exposure counter on the LCD panel reads 
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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.
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 halfway for slow 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.
The green lamp lights. (See p. 6.)
Once focus and 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 picture.
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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