Olympus Zoom 80 Wide DLX, Stylus Zoom 80 WIDE DIX Instructions Manual

ZOOM 80 WIDE DIX

INSTRUCTIONS

Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure

correct use.

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus ca mera. Before

you start to use your new camera, please read these

instructions carefully t o obtain optimum performance

and a longer service life from the unit.

Indicates circumstances under w hich
mishandling resulting from ignoring

this symbol could result in personal

injury or p ropert y damage.

WARNING

KEEP THE BATTERIES A WAY FROM FIRE.

NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR

SHORT-CIRCUIT BATTERIES.

NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA;
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 YOU R
NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS

SERVICE CENTER.

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Before using your camera, read this manual c arefu lly

to ensure correct use.

We recommend that you tak e test shots to get

accustomed to your camera before taking important

photographs.

MAIN FEATURES

Built-in 28 mm - 80 mm approx 3X zoom lens.

Quartzdate or t ime imprinting.
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
Operation order Automatic operation Indicator on
Indicator blinking Attention Depress halfway

Pay particular attention to items in the instructions

enclosed in boxes .

Product shown in the illustrations may be slightly
different from th e unit.

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PREPARATIONS

BASIC OPERATIONS

Names and functions of parts ............................................... 6

Viewfinder disp l a y/ L C D panel ................................................

8

Diopter adjustment .................................................................

9

Using the strap/soft c as e ...................................................... 9

Outline of operations

..........................................................

10

Loading the battery .......................................................... 1 3

Checking the battery ............................................................

14

Points to remember ........................................................... 1 5

Loading the film ........................................................................

17

Taking pictures .......................................................................

20

Using the focus lock ...............................................................

25

After shooting ................................................................................

27

Unloading the film ....................................................................

28

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Taking panorama pictures ..................................................

29

Using the flash modes ..................................................... 33

Spot mode ....................................................................

41

Selftimer

......................................................................

43

Remote control (optional)

..............................................

44

Correcting the d ata ............................................................

46

Printing the date and time ....................................................

48

Questions and answers .................................................. 4 9

Care and storage ............................................................... 5 0

Caring for your weatherproof camera ............................. 53

Battery handling ............................................................... 55

Remote control (optional) handling ................................... 57

Troubleshooting

....................................................................

58

Specifications

.......................................................................

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CAMERA MAINTENANCE

ADVANCED TECHNIQUES

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NAMES A N D FUNCTIONS O F PARTS

Shutter release button (p. 16)

Zoo m lever (p. 21)

Zooms in — telephoto.
Zooms out — wide-angle.

Vlewflnder

Strap eyelet
Ligh t sensor

Lens barrier

Autotocus 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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PREPARATIONS

Diopter adjustment dial (p. 9)
Quartzdate mode buttons (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

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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

Lights when the flash is

ready to fire.

Blinks while the flash is
recharging.

Green lamp

Lights when the subject
is in focus.
Blinks when the subject
is not in focus.

Note; The LCD panel does not actually display all indications

simultaneously as shown.

Autofocus mark

Position your subject within

the autofocus mark.

LCD

Panel

Date/time indicator

Spot (p. 41)

Exposure counter (p . 19)
Battery check (p. 14)

Red-eye Reducing Night

Scene Flash (p. 4 0)

Night Scene Flash (p. 39)
Red-eye Reducing Flash (p. 36)

Fill-In Flash

(Forced Activation) (p. 38)

Off (Flash Override) (p. 37)
Selftimer/remote control

(p. 43/44)

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DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT

USING TH E STRAP/SOFT CASE

Attach the strap as shown.
The soft case can also be carried on a belt.

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.

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OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS

Basic Shooting Procedures

Load a battery (p. 13).

Op e n th e bac k cov er ( p. 17 ).

Load the film (p. 17).
(Use of ISO 400 film is recommended.)

Close the back cover. The film
automatically advances to the first

frame (p . 19).

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Open the lens barrier until you feel a
click (p. 19).

Make sure the exposure counter on the

LC D panel reads (p. 19).

Press the zoom lever for telephoto or

wide-angle photography (p. 21).

Place the autofocus mark on the

subject you want to photograph
(p.

22).

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Depress the shutter release button halfway

to make sure the green lamp lights (p . 22).

Depress the shutter release button fully

to take a picture (p. 23).

When the film reaches the end, it will

automatically rewind (p . 2 8).

Ope n the back cover to remove the

rewound film (p. 28).

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Read "Battery Handling" on page 55.

LOADING THE BATTERY

Close the lens barrier. Push OPEN to

open the battery compartment cover

Insert the new battery correctly as

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)

Insert the new battery correctly as

shown and close the battery

compartment cover tightly.

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CHECKING THE BATTERY

Open the lens barrier as shown until you feel
a click. Check the remaining bat tery 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.

Meaning

Battery is OK.

You can shoot.

Battery power is low and

battery should be replaced.

Battery is dead and should

be replaced immediately.

Note: Keep spare battery on hand when going on a long trip or

a wedding or when using the camera in cold weather. Adjust

the data every time t he battery i s replaced.

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POI NTS TO REMEMBER

Hold the Camera Correctly.

Correct.

Hold the camera firmly with bot h hands
while keeping elbows at sides to prevent
the camera from shaking.

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,
autofocus windows an d flash. (p. 6)

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Proper Shutter Release.

Practice befo r e 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 t o prevent blurry pictures .

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Make sure

Slide the b ack cover release upward to

o pe n th e b ack cover .

Do not touch t he inside of the camera,
especially the lens. If there is dust or dirt on

the l e ns, remove it with a blower brush.

Insert the film cartridge, making sure

the film is lying flat.

Notes:

Use of ISO 400 film is recommended.

When using non-DX-coded film, ISO 100 is

automatically set.

LOADING THE FILM

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BASIC OPERATIONS

Correct.

Make sure the film is lying flat before closing

the back cover.

Incorrect.

Push the film cartridge gently as shown in (A) to
position the film correctly. If the film is not lying

flat as shown in (B ), the film ma y not advance to

the first frame.

Caution:

Do not touch th e plastic parts near the take-up spool.

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Align the film leader with the mark
Then press the rig h t side of the back
cover and close it securely.

The f ilm automatically advances to the first

frame.

The film does not overlap any of the positioning

guides shown on the left. Then close the back

cover.

Open the lens barrier until you feel a
click.

The exposure counter on the LCD panel reads

Note:

If blinks in the exposure counter, as shown on the left,

the film is improperly loaded. Reload the film.

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Make sure

Make sure

TAKING PIC TUR ES

Open the lens barrier u n t i l you feel a

click.

The lens extends slightly, the flash pops up, and

the LCD panel activates.

When the flash is held down, the two

indicators ne xt to the viewfinder blink.
The camera will not activate.
The display also goes out.

Release your finger fro m the flash to

reactivate the camera.

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Make sure

Aim the camera at your subject. Us e
the zoom leve r 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: 80 mm

Wide angle:

Push the lever to th e "W" side to zoom out.

Maximum wide-angle focal length: 28 mm

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Depress the shutter release button

halfway to adjust th e focus.

Focus has been correctly adjusted and the
green lamp lights. Exposure also will be adjusted
automatically.

Position t h e autofocus mark on your
subject.

Autofocus mark

Do not look directly at the sun through the
viewfinder.

22

Make sure

Working Distance

Th e focus range of the camera is 0. 8 m

(2.6 ft ) to (infinity).

When the subject is closer than 0.8 m (2.6 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.

Depress the shutter release button fully

to take the picture.

The film automatically advances to the next frame.

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Close-up Correction

Picture frame

Close-up correction marks
Image area of picture at 0.8 m (2.6 ft)

The viewfinder's picture fram e 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 0.8 m (2.6 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 mai n subject is not within the

autofocus mark. Use the focus lock.

The autofocus mark must be positioned on the subject in

this case. The camera will focus on the background
behind the subjects and the subjects will be out of focus.

Autofocus mark

Position the autofocus mark on your
subject and press the shutter release

button halfway.

The green lamp lights.

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Make sure

Reposition your subjects in the picture

frame while keeping the shutter release

button depressed halfway. Then press

the shutter release button fully.

In such situations as the above, use the focus lock by
focusing on a different subject at a similar distance.
Then reposition the correct subject in the picture frame.

Glossy or reflective surfaces

Black objects

Subjects behind glass or wire mesh

Flames, smoke, etc.

Sunlight or excessively bright light within the picture
area

Difficult Autofocus Subjects

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AFTER SHOOTING

Close the lens barrier slowly and

carefully. The lens and flash will retract

automatically.

Close the lens barrier completely.

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, op en 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 before the end of the roll

Press the mid-roll rewind button gently with your na il,

etc. Do not use an instrument with a sharp tip.

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TAKING PANORAMA PIC TURES

Set the switch to PANORAMA to engage

the Panorama mode.

Set the switch back to the original position
to restore the Standard mode.

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.

Caution:
Do not touch the sliding PANORAMA borders inside the

camera when the back cover is open in the Panorama mode

to avoid malfunction.

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ADVANCED TECHNIQUES

At about 0.8 m (2.6 ft.) the shaded area in

the illustration becomes the image area.

CLOSE-UP CORRECTION IN THE PANORAMA MOD E

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NOTES REGARDING PANORAMA FORMAT PRINTS

Availability o f Panorama format film processing
facilities varies according to area. We
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, black 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 y ou run out of the stickers for the

cartridge, ask your nearest Olympus service

center.

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HOW TO GET PANORAMA PRINTS IN THE UNITED STATES
For Film Shot Only in Panorama Mod e

Please affix the sticker A and be sure to ask
specifically for Panorama prints from your processing
lab.

For Film Shot in Both Panorama and

Standard Modes

These prints may appear slightly overexposed.

However, they will be properly exposed for

Panorama-size prints.

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.

PANORAMA

THIS ROLL CONTAINS

35MM STANDARD AND

PANORAMA FORMAT
NEGATIVES.

PLEASE PROCESS AND
PRINT AS 35MM
STANDARD FORMAT.

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USING THE FLASH MODES

This camera has six flash modes. Select the

flash mode according to your shooting

conditions and needs.

How to select the flash mode:

As you press the FLASH m o de button, the mode

switches as shown on p. 34. Th e 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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No Display

Note:

When firing flash , the flas h strength is automatically controlled
to prevent p i c t u r e s from being overexposed even when the
subjects are close.

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 re d 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 light. ( p. 3 8)

Nig ht Scene Fl ash mode:
Lights the subject in the foreground with a night

scene in the background. (p. 39)

Red-eye Reducing Night Scene Flash mode:

Significantly reduces the "red-eye" phenomenon
against a night background. (p. 40)

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ISO

100
200
400

W (28 mm)

0.8~4.4 m(2.6~14.4 ft)

0.8~6.2 m(2.6~20.3 ft)

0.8~8.8 m(2.6~28.9 ft)

T (80 mm)

0.8~2.3 m(2.6~7.5 ft)

0.8~3.3 m(2.6~10.8 ft)

0.8~4.6 m(2.6~15.1 ft)

AUTO FLASH

The flash fires automatically in the dark and

in backlit conditions.

The orange lamp in the upper right of the viewfinder

lights when the shutter release button is depressed

halfway.

Flash W orking Range (with color negative film)

Notes:

When the orange lamp is blinking, t he flash is being
recharged and the shutter won't release. Release your finger
from the shutter release button, and wait for several seconds.
Maximum distance is about 70% when using positive color film.

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Make sure

RED-EYE REDUCING FLASH

Significantly reduces the phenomenon of

"red-eye" (when a subject's e yes 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 as the Auto Flash mode.

Red-eye reduction may not be effective when the

subject.

Is not looking at the flash from the right front.

Is not watching the pre-flashes.
Is too far from the camera.

The effectiveness of red-eye reduction varies depending

on the individual characteristics of subjects.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to hold the camera still until the

shutter releases. It takes approximately one second.

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OFF (Flash Override)

When you don't want th e flash to fire even in
the dark or when you want to shoot such

subjects as fireworks.

In the Flash- Off mode, the flash does not f ir e even in
low-light conditions. Use this mode in situations where

flash photography is no t desired or is prohibited or in

twilight or night scenes.

Note: Since a sl ow 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 blurr e d pictures caused by shaking the camera.

Closing the lens barrier restores the Aut o Flash mode.

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FILL-IN FLASH (Forced Activation)

When you want 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 f a c e or under artificial

lighting such as backlight or fluorescent light. Use this

mode within the flash working range (p. 35).

It ma y be hard to work under excessively bright light.

Closing the lens barrier restores the Auto Flash mode.

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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.

The Spot mode cannot be used while the Night

Scene Flash mode is being used.
Closing the lens barrier restores the Auto Flash

mode.

Both people and night scenes can be clearly photographed in this mode.

NIGHT SCENE FLASH

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RED-EYE REDUCING NIGHT SCENE

FLASH M O DE

Significantly reduces th e "red-eye"

phenomenon often seen when people are

photographed against a night background.

The camera will fire a seri es of low-power pre-flashes
before the fla sh fires. This makes th e subject's pupils

contract, significantly reducing the red-eye. Except

for the pre-flashes, this mode is the same as the Night

Scene mode.

Note: When the lens barrier is closed, the Red-eye
Reducing Flash mode is restored.

Read the precautionary remarks in "Red-eye

Reducing Flash" (p. 36) and "Night Scene Flash" (p.

39) . The Spot mode cannot be used while the R ed ­eye Reducing Night Scene Flash mode is being used.

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SPOT MODE

To focus and set the exposure for a selected area.

Press

the

button

and

button

at the

same time.

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 autofoc us mark on your

subject, and press the shutter release

but t o n halfway.

The green lamp lights.

The exposure will be locked in the center o f

the a ut o fo cu s mark.

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Make sure

Reposition your subject in the picture

frame while keeping the shutter release

button depressed halfway. Then press

the shutter release button fully.

Focus and exposure can be adjusted at

different points from the autofocus frame
using the Spot mode.

The use of the Spot mode is recommended in the

following cases:

When there is an object in front of the main

subject.
When the subject is on the edge of the frame.

When the background is brighter than the subject

(the subject is backlit).

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Notes:

The focus and exposure will be locked when the shutter
release button is depressed halfway.

The selftimer is disengaged when the shutter is re l ea s e d.

button again.

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 pressing the shutter release button.

Press

the

button.

is displayed on the LCD panel.

The camera is fixed firmly on a tripod or other

support.

SELFTIMER

To put yourself in the picture.

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Make sure

To cancel the selftimer after it has been activated, press the

REMOTE CONTROL (optional)

Press

the

button.

is

displayed

on the LCD panel.

After shooting, press the butto n again to
cancel the Selftimer/Remote Control mod e.
Remote control operation is canceled
automatically when not i n use for more than
20 minutes.

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The optional RC-200 Remote Control is required in the operation below.

Aim the remote control at the camera,
and press the button. The shutter will be
released after about 3 seconds.

Notes:

Use the re mote 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 th is case, use the selftimer.
The remote control may not work when there i s
inverted fluorescent light near the ca mera.

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CORRECTING THE DATA

Press

the

MODE

button

for two

seconds

or longer.

The year indication will start blinking.

Press

the

SET

button

to

correct

the

year.

If you press th e button once, the number on the
display will advance by 1. An d if yo u keep it
pressed, the numbers will run in rapid
succession.

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Press

the

MODE

button

again.

The month indication wi l l start blinking.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the hour

and minutes.

Note: As you press the mode button, the blinking indication

changes in the order of year, month, da y, hour, and minute. The
dat a correction will be finished when the mod e button is pressed

again.

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PRINTING THE DATE AND TIME

Choose the desired mode with the MODE
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 th e specified final exposure of the film.

Month-day-year

Day-hour-minute

Year-month-day

No data

Day-month-year

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QUESTIONS A ND A NS WE RS

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 Ol ympus test
conditions). If you do not use the f lash and zoom ver y

often, the battery will last much longer.
Q: Why does the flash get hot?
A: If the flash is used continuously, it may become hot. If

this happens, stop using t h e ca m er a fo r a while.

Q: Can I use infrared film?

A: No, you cannot.

Q: How should I clean the lens?

A: Wi p e the lens gently with lens cleaning tis s ue that has

been moistened wit h 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 your finger from the flash. The camera will

reactivate.

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CAMERA MAINTENANCE

CARE AN D STORAGE

Do not leave the camera in any place
exposed to excessive heat, humidity, or
direct sunlight — for example, in a car or
on the beach.

Do not expose the camera to formalin
or naphthalene.

If th e camera gets wet, wipe it with a
dry towel as soon as possible. The salt in
seawater can be especially damaging.

Do not use organic solvents, such as
alcohol or paint thinner when cleaning

the camera.

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Do not leave the camera on or nea r a

television, refrigerator, or other appliance
wit h a magnetic field.

Do not expose the camera to dust or sand as

this could cause serious damage.

Do not shake or shock the camera.

Do not apply excessive force to t he zoom

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 within this range, may sometimes cause deterioration in

battery performance, temporarily disabling the camera .

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When transporting the camera from a c o l d 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, et c. away fr om the autofocus
window, lens, AE sensor and flash.

Av oid 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 che ck

the operation of camera before use.

Some airport X-ray machines can damage the f ilm in your
camera. Try to avoid passing your camera through these

machines. Give 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 batteries, 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 tha t generate such fields.

This camera is not suitabl e for professional use or for us e

under severe conditions.

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CARING FO R YOUR WEATHERPROOF CAMERA

This

camera

is

weatherproof;

however,

it is

not designed for underwater use. Please

note the following warnings and use the

camera correctly.

The camera can withstand splashing water

(e.g., seaside, poolside, e tc .)
The camera can be used in rain.
An d in snow.

Do not wash the camera.

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Do not submerge the camera or attempt to
take pictures underwater.

Rubber gaskets are located inside the rear

of the camera. Check the gaskets for wear
and carefully remove any sand and du st to
maintain a weatherproof seal.

If the camera has been splashed by water, etc., clean
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 us e and wear.
If the gaskets are damaged or need replacement,
contact your nearest Olympus service center.

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BATTERY HANDLING

NOTES

When the camera is not used for an

extended period of time, remove the battery.

Keep a 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 from making electrical contact. To

avoid this, wipe both terminals b e f o r e

loading a battery.

Dispose of used batteries as general waste

according to local regulations.

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WARNINGS

NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR
SHORT-CIRCUIT A BATTERY. NEVER EXPOSE A
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 A N Y 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 t he 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 th e lens barrier completely. (p. 20)

The alignment of the battery terminals is not correct.

Reload the battery correctly. (p. 13)

The batt ery is exhausted.

Replace the battery wi t h 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

fil m was not loaded.

Open and close the back cover.

The flash is held with your finger.

Release your finger.

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The LCD display goes off suddenly.

If you don't use the camera, the LCD goes off after

four and half minutes.

Close the lens barrier and open it again or operate

the zoom lever to turn the LCD back on. In addition, the

power is turned off automatically after 4.5 hours. When
the camera is not in use, try to keep the lens barrier
closed.

The shutter doesn't release when the remote control's

button is pressed.

The remote control hasn't been used in t he 20

minutes since the Selftimer/Remote Control mode

was engaged, causing the LC D 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 th a n 0.8 m (2.6 ft) to the

subject.

Move th e camera back to distance more than

0.8 m (2.6 ft) from the subject. (p. 23)

The orange lamp blinks, and the shutter will not

release.

The flash h as not b een recharged yet.

Remove your finger from the shutter release

button and wait f or several seconds until the flash

is recharged before shooting. (p. 35)

The flash does not fire, even in the dark.

The flash mod e is se t to Off.

Set it to a mode other than Off. (p. 37)

High sensitivity film is being used.

Set t he 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 when the shutter release

button was pressed.

Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter

release button gently. ( p . 15)
The subject was not within the viewfinder's

autofocus mark.

Position the subje c t in the center of the

autofocus mark. (p. 22)

The lens and autofocus windows were dirty.

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 than the minimum working

distance to the lens (0.8 m/2.6 ft).

Shoot from more than 0.8 m (2.6 ft) 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 dif fic ul t for the autofocus to

lock on. These include: glossy or reflective

surfaces, black o bj e c ts , subjects behind glass or
wire mesh, flames and smoke, excessively bright

light wi thin the picture area.

First focus on an object at the same distance
as the desired subject. Then aim at the desired
subject and press the shut ter release button.
(p. 42)

The picture is to o dark.

The flash was blocked, (e.g. by a finger).

Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fi ngers

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 dat a h as not been printed (o r looks faded).

The data mode was set to no data (---).

Change the data mode to another setting.

(p. 48)

There is a bright color like white, orange, or yellow

in the area of the picture where the data is printed.

Avoid bright colors in the lower right corner of

your photo c o mpositions. (p. 48)

The picture was taken with black-and-white film.

Do not use black-and-white film if you want to

print data on the pictures.

The color of a picture taken indoors is abnormal.

The color of the room lighting affected 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 28 ~ 80 mm zoom lens.

Film format: 35 mm standard DX-coded film (24 x 36 mm)
Lens: Olympus lens 28 ~ 80 mm F4.5 ~ 8.4,

9 elements in 8 groups.

Shutter: Programmed electronic shutter.

Viewfinder: Real image zoom viewfinder (with

autofocus mark, close-up correction marks,

autofocus indicator and flash indicator).

Provided with diopter adjustment.

Focusing: Active-type autofocus system. Focus look

possible. Focusing range: 0.8 m (2.6 ft) ~

(infinity).

Exposure control: Programmed automatic expo sure

control, 2-zone light metering, switchable to spot
metering. Auto exposure range: Wide-angle —
EV2.4 (F4.5, 4 sec.) to EV16 (F11.4, 1/500 sec.),

Telephoto — EV4.2 (F8.4, 4 sec.) to EV17 (F19.8,

1/335 sec.).

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 s etting with DX-coded

film with ISO 5 0, 100, 2 00, 400, 800, 1600, 3200.
Film speeds other than above wil l be automatically
set to nex t lower speed. For non DX-coded film

and fil m wi th less than ISO 50, fil m 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 wind ing .

Film rewind: Automatic film rewind (automatic rewind

activation at end of film, automatic rew ind 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 — 0.8 ~ 4.4 m
(2.6 ~ 14.4 ft), Telephoto — 0.8 ~ 2.3 m (2.6 ~

7.5 ft) with ISO 100 color negative film; Wide-

angle — 0.8 ~ 8.8 m (2.6 ~ 28.9 ft), Telephoto —

0.8 ~ 4.6 m (2.6 ~ 15.1 ft ) with ISO 400 color

negative film.

Flash modes: A uto (automatic flash activation in low

light 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 same 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 52 9 .

Classification of degrees of protection provided

by enclosures. Degree of pr ot e ction indicated by

second characteristics numeral 4.

Short description: Protected against splashing water.

Definition: Water splashed against enclosure from any

direction shall have no harmful effect.

Test for second numeral 4: Equipment is sprayed from

all practical directions. Water pressure is
adjusted to give delivery rate of 10 lit./min. Test

duration shall be 1 min. per m2 of calculated
surfa ce area of enclosure with 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 grip and other
protrusions).

Weight: 255 g (9.0 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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OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD.

San-Ei Building, 22-2, Nishi Shinjuku 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Te l. 03-3340-2211

OLYMPUS AMERICA INC.

Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A. Tel. [phone]

OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH.

(Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstrasse 14-16, 20097 Hamburg, Germany. Tel . [phone]

(Letters) Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany.

OLYMPUS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.

491B River Valley Road, #13-04 Valley Point Office Tower, Singapore 248373

Tel. [phone]-OLYMPUS(6596787)

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject

to the conditions that this device does not cause harmful interference.

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 d u Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

CZ8976

B 0800 3.8MJ