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.
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus camera.
MAIN FEATURES
Built-in 38mm~70mm (approx. 2X) zoom lens
Remote control (optional)
Quartz date or time imprinting
(QUARTZDATE/DLX
models
only)
Symbols used in this manual:
Incorrect
2
Indicator on
Manual
operation
Indicator
blinking
Next
operation
Attention
Operation
order
Depress
halfway
Automatic
operation
PREPARATIONS
Names and functions of parts
Viewfinder display/LCD panel ............
Using the strap and soft case ................. 7
Outline of operations
....... 4
6
............... 8
Loading the batteries .................... 12
Checking the batteries ......... 13
Points to remember ......................... 1 4
BASIC OPERATIONS
ADVANCED
TECHNIQUES
CAMERA
MAINTENANCE
Loading the film
Taking pictures
Using the focus lock
Unloading the film
Flash photography
Selftimer
Remote control RC-100 (optional)
Printing the date and time (for QUARTZDATE/DLX models only)
Correcting the data (for QUARTZDATE/DLX models only) .................................
Questions and answers.......................................................................... 32
Care and storage.................................................................................... 33
At a close distance, your subject must be
positioned within the close-up correction marks.
Autofocus mark
Position your subject within
the autofocus mark.
LCD PANEL
6
Date indicator
(QUARTZDATE/DLX
models only)
Flash modes (p. 25)
Battery check ( p . 13)
Selftimer/remote control (optional)
(P. 28/29)
Exposure counter (p. 17)
USING THE STRAP AND SOFT CASE
Attaching the Strap
Using th e S o f t Cas e (optional)
7
Lithium
battery
Two AA
alkaline
batteries
OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS
Basic Shooting Procedures
(R6)
Load the batteries (p. 12).Open the back cover (p. 16).
8
Load the film (p. 16).
Align the film leader with the
mark, and close the back cover
(p.
17).
Set the ON / O FF switch to ON
(p.
18).
Make sure the exposure counter
on the LCD panel reads (p. 17).
9
Turn the zoom dial for telephoto
or wide-angle photography
(p.
18).
10
Place the autofocus mark on the
subject you want to photograph
(p.
19).
Depress the shutter release
button halfway to make sure the
green lamp lights (p. 20).
Depress the shutter release button
fully to take a picture (p. 20).
When the film reaches the end of
the roll, it will automatically rewind
(p.
24).
Open the back cover to remove
the rewound film (p. 24).
11
Remove the battery cover,Insert the batteries, and
Use one 3V lithium battery (CR123A or DL123A) or two AA
(R6) alkaline batteries.
Before loading the batteries, set the ON/OFF switch to OFF.
The lens protector may sometimes open and close when
the batteries have been loaded.
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LOADING THE BATTERIES
replace the battery cover.
Lithium
battery
Be sure the batteries are aligned correctly
as shown.
Insert the bottom of the battery first.
Read "Battery Handling" on page 34.
Two AA
(R6)
alkaline batteries
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.
13
POINTS TO REMEMBER
Hold the Camera Correctly.
Correct.
Hold the camera firmly with both hands.
In the vertical position, hold the camera with its flash
positioned at the top.
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Correct.
Incorrect.
Caution:
Keep your fingers away from
the lens, flash, autofocus
windows and light sensor.
Proper Shutter Release.
Depress the shutter
release button halfway
Practice before loading the film.
Depress the shutter
release button fully
Cautions:
Pres s the shutter release
button gently
Avoid shaking the camera when
pressing the shutter release
button to prevent blurry pictures.
To lock the focus.
Make sure
The green lam p lights in
the viewfinder.
To release the shutter
and take the picture.
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LOADING THE FILM
Slide the back cover release
upward to open the back
cover.
BASIC OPERATIONS
Note.
Be careful not to touch the camera's interior
surfaces, such as the inside of the lens. When
dust is stuck to the lens, use a blower brush, etc.,
to clean it.
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Insert the film cartridge,
making sure the film is lying
flat.
Correct
Incorrect
Align the film leader with the
red mark,and close the back
cover.
Set the ON/OFF switch to ON.
The film automatically advances to the first frame,
Make sure
The film does not overlap any of the positioning
guides shown above.
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
Rotate the power switch to
turn the power ON.
Make sure
The lens protector opens, the lens extends
slightly, and the LCD panel activates.
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Aim the camera at your subject.
Use
the
zoom
dial
for
telephoto
or wide-angle photography.
Telephoto: Turn the zoom dial to T.
Maximum
telephoto focal
length: 70 mm
Wide-angle: Turn the zoom dial to W.
Position the autofocus mark
on your subject.
Maximum
wide-angle focal
length: 38 mm
Autofocus mark
19
Depress the shutter release
button halfway.
Depress the shutter release
button fully.
Make sure
The green lamp lights.
20
The film automatically advances to the
next frame.
Working Distance
The focus range of the camera is
0.6m (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.
Close-Up Correction
Close-up correction marks Picture frame
Image ar e a of picture at 0.6 m (2 ft)
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 (2 ft), 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 in
the center of the frame, us e the
focus lock.
The autofocus mark must be positioned on
the subject in order to focus on it. In the above
case, the camera will focus on the tree in the
background and the subjects wil l be o ut of
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focus.
Autofocus mark
Position the autofocus mark on
your subject and press the shutter
release button halfway.
Make sure
The green lamp lights.
Reposition your subjects in the picture
frame while keeping the shutter
release button depressed halfway.
Depress the shutter release
button fully to take picture.
Difficult Autofocus Subjects
Glossy and reflective surfaces
Black objects
Subjects behind glass or wire mesh
Flames and smoke
Excessively
picture area
In the above situations, use the focus lock by
focusing on a different subject at a similar
distance. Then reposition the correct subject
in the picture frame.
bright light within
the
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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.
Note: The final number of exposures ma y sometimes
exceed the number of exposures specified on the film.
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Rewinding the film before the end
of the roll
Press the mid-roll rewind button with the tip of
a ballpoint pen, or the like. Do not use an
instrument with a sharp tip.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
Thi s camera has four flash modes. Sele ct the flash mode according to
your shooting conditions and needs.
How to select the flash
mode:
When the flash mode button is
pressed, the flash mode changes
in the order shown on the right.
The selected flash mode is
displayed on the LCD panel.
Mode
Auto m a ti c a l ly fires in low-light conditions. (p. 26)
Significantly reduces the phenomenon of "red-eye"
(when a subject's eyes appear red). (p. 26)
The flash does not fire. (p. 27)
Fires regardless of available light. (p. 27)
Note: AUTO-S will not be canceled when the power is turned OFF. All other modes
will return to the AUTO mode.
FLASH WORKING
RANGE
W (Wide-Angle)
ISO
0.6 ~ 3.8m (2 ~12.5 ft)
100
0.6 ~ 5.4m (2 ~ 17.7 ft)
200
400
0.6 ~ 7.6 m (2 ~ 24.9 ft)
Function
T(Telephoto)
0.6 ~ 2.2 m (2 ~ 7.2 ft)
0.6 ~ 3.1 m (2 ~ 10.2 ft)
0.6 ~ 4.4m (2 ~ 14.4 ft)
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
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AUTO
(Auto Flash)
In the Auto Flash mode, the flash will
fire automatically in low-light
conditions.
Make sure
The orange lamp in the upper left of the
viewfinder lights when the shutter release
button is depressed halfway.
Note: If the orange lamp blinks when the shutter
release button is depressed halfway, the shutter
won't release because the flash is being recharged.
Remove your finger from the button and wait for
several seconds before shooting.
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AUTO-S
(Red-Eye Reducing Flash)
Significantly reduces the phenomenon of
"red-eye" (when a subject's eyes appear
red in the final photograph).
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 preflashes, 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.
OFF
(Flash Override)
(Forced Activation)
FILL-IN
When you don't want the flash to
fire, even in the 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 1
second) is automatically selected in low-light
situations, the use of a tripod is recommended to
prevent blurred pictures caused by shaking the
camera.
When you want to fire the flash every
shot.
In the Fill-in Flash mode, the flash fires regardless of
available light. This mode can be used to brighten
up a subject's shaded face, for example.
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Press
the
/REMOTE
is displayed on the LCD
panel.
SELFTIMER
To Put Yourself i n the Picture
button.
Aim at your subject, and press
the shutter release button.
Notes:
The focus and exposure will be locked when the shutter release
button is depressed halfway.
After the shutter is released, the Selftimer mode will be
disengaged.
To cancel the selftimer after it has been activated, press the
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/REMOTE button again.
The shutter will be released 12 seconds
later.
Press
panel.
REMOTE CONTROL RC-100 (optional)
the
/REMOTE
is displayed on the LCD
button.
Aim the remote control at the camera,
and press the button. The shutter will
be released after 3 seconds.
After shooting, press the /REMOTE button
again to cancel the selftimer/remote control
mode.
CAUTIONS: K EE P THE REMOTE CONTROL OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. IF A CHILD SWALLOWS THE REMOTE
CONTROL, CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE THE REMOTE CONTROL. NEVER EXPOSE
THE REMOTE CONTROL TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR OPEN FLAME.
Notes: The camera will focus on the subject directly in
front of it. I n backlit situations, remote control shooting
may sometimes be impossible.
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PRINTING THE DATE AND TIME
(for
Choose the desired mode with the
MODE button.
The mode will switch in the described order by
pressing the MODE button.
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QUARTZDATE/DLX
No data
Year-month-day
Month-day-year
Day-month-year
Day-hour-minute
models)
The quartz date shares the power
source with the mai n unit. Make 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.
On the frame(s) after the specified final
exposure of the film, the data may not
be imprinted or may be superimposed.
CORRECTING THE DATA
(for QUART7DATE/DLX models)
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 un ti l 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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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q: How lo ng will the batteries last?
A: If you use 24-exposure rolls of film and use
the flash on half of all your pictures, one
new 3V lithium battery or two new AA (R6)
alkaline batteries will last for approximately
12 rolls or 8 rolls respectively. If you do not
use the flash and zoom very often, the
batteries will last much longer.
Q: How should I clean the lens?
A: Wipe the lens gently with a soft, clean cloth.
Do not use lens cleaning fluid .
CAMERA MAINTENANCE
Q: Can I use film that is not DX-coded?
A: Yes, but only ISO 100 film.
Q: When does the camera measure and set
the exposure?
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A: When the shutte r release button is de-
pressed halfway, the camera measures both
the exposure and focus and locks them as
long as the shutter release button remains
halfway depressed.
Q: Can the battery in the optional remote
control RC-100 be replaced with a new
one?
A: No, it cannot be replaced but lasts about 5
years.
Q: It sounds like th e film is advanced twice after
the shutter releases. Is this a malfunction?
A: No, it isn't. The camera sounds that way
because the motor is used to prepare the
camera for the next shot as well as to
advance the film.
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 IT S 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 T H E CAMERA.
KEE P THE CAMERA DRY.
DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMERA TO EXCESSIVE
DUST AND SAND.
WARNING
NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE
THE CAMERA, IT CONTAINS A HIGH-
VOLTAGE CIRCUIT.
In case of malfunction, consult your nea rest
Olympus dealer or Olympus service center.
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BATTERY HANDLING
NOTES
Even when batteries are brand-new, the ir
service life may be shorter than specified if
an extended period of time has passed
since they were produced.
Do not mix different types of batteries or
new and old batteries.
When the camera is not to be used for an
extended period of time (more than a year)
remove the alkaline batteries from the
camera to avoid damage from leakage.
Keep spare batteries on hand when going
on a long trip or to a cold area.
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Sweat and oil can prevent a battery's
terminals from making electrical contact.
To avoid this, wipe both terminals before
loading batteries.
WARNINGS
NEVER TRY 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.
US E ON E 3V LI T HIUM BATTERY (CR123A OR
DL123A) OR TWO AA (R6) ALKALINE
BATTERIES NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE OR
MODIFY ANY BATTERY OR BATTERY PACK
FOR USE IN THIS CAMERA
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TROUBLESHOOTING
OPERATING PROBLEMS
Symptom
The camera does not
work.
The LCD display turns off
suddenly
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 incorrectly loaded.
The LCD display turns off after four
and a half minutes if the ca mer a is
not used.
Cause
Set the O N/OFF switch t o ON.
Remedy
Reload the batteries correctly.
Replace the batteries with new ones.
Keep the camera warm while using it.
Remove the film.
Reload the film.
Turn the power off and then on again
or press the shutter re lease button
halfway to turn on the LCD panel.
In addition, the power is turned OF F
automatically after 4 hours. When
the camera is n ot in use, ke ep the
power OFF as much as possible.
See
p. 18
p. 12
p. 13
p. 33
p. 24
p. 17
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OPERATING PROBLEMS
Symptom
The shutter doesn't
release when the remote
control's shutter release
button is pressed.
The green lamp blinks,
and the shutter will not
release.
The orange lamp blin k s,
and the shutter will not
release.
The flash does not fire,
even in the dark.
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The remote control hasn't been u sed
in the 15 minutes since the Selftimer/
Remote Control mode was entered,
causing the LCD panel to turn off.
The camera is too close to the subject.
The flash has not bee n recharged yet.
The flash mo d e is set t o O FF.
High-speed fi l m is used.
Cause
Turn the zoom dial. The LCD will
Remedy
light. Then press the /REMOTE
button again.
Move the camera farther than
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
Set the flash mode to FILL-IN
See
p. 21
p. 26
p. 25
PROBLEMS WITH THE PRINTED PICTURES
Symptom
The picture is out of
focus.
The camera moved when the shutter
release button was pressed.
The subject was not within the
viewfinder's autofocus mark.
The lens and autofocus windows were
dirty.
The autofocus window was
blocked, such as by a finger.
Cause
Hol d th e camera correctly and press the
shutter release button gently.
Position the subject in the center of the
autofocus mark, or use the focus lock.
Clean the lens and autofocus windows.
Hold the camera correctly, keeping your
fingers clear of the autofocus windows.
Remedy
See
p. 14
p. 22
p. 14
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PROBLEMS WITH THE PRINTED PICTURES
Symptom
The picture is out o f
focus.
The picture is too dark.
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.
When using the self-timer to photograph
yourself, the autofocus has been set
on the background.
The flash was blocked, such as by
a finger.
The subject was out of the working
range of the flash.
The subject was backlit
m/2
ft).
Cause
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.
Use the focus lo ck to set focus on an
object at the same distance from the
camera as you will be
Hold the camera correctly, keeping your
fingers clear of the flash.
Shoot within the flash working range.
Set the flash mode to FILL-IN.
Remedy
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See
P. 21
p. 28
p.22/28
p. 14
p. 25
p. 27
Symptom
The date has not been
printed (or looks faded)*
The d at e mo d e w as se t to
Cause
no dat a (---).
There is a bright color like white,
orange, or yellow in the area of the
picture where the date is printed.