Olympus Zoom 90, NEWPIC Zoom 90 Instructions Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

Before using y ou r camera, read this manual carefully to ensure
correct use.

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus camera. Before

you start to use your new camera, please read these
instructions carefully to obtain optimum performan c e
an2 a longer service life from the unit.

Ignoring this warning may

result in the death or serious

injury of the user.

KEEP THE BATTERIES AW AY FROM FIRE.
NEVER TR Y TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR
SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERIES.

NEVER ATTEMPT T O DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA;

IT CONTAINS A HI GH VOLTAGE CIRCUIT.

IF THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE CAMERA ARE

EXPOSED DUE TO DROPPING OR DAMAGE,
REMOVE THE BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY TO
PREVENT FURTHER USAGE.

• Before using your camera, read this manual carefully

to ensure correct use.

• We recommend that you take test shots to get

accustomed to your camera before taking important
photographs.

MAIN FEATURES

Built-in 30mm - 9 0mm 3X zoom lens.
Use IX240 cartridge film for simpl e one-touch film

loading.

Three types of prints (C, H , P) can be obtained by

setting the selector switch.

A magnetic head records important printing data on

the film.

Use only processors displaying the mark when requesting
film development and printing.

Symbols used in this manual:

Incorrect Operation order Indicator blinking
Next operation Automatic operation Attention

Manual operation Indicator on Depress halfway

Pay particular attention to items in this manual enclosed in
boxes

Product shown in pictures and illustrations may be slightly
different from this unit.

3

PREPARATIONS

BASIC OPERATIONS

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

Viewfinder display/LCD panel ...................................................

8

Cartridge ................................................................................ 9

Diopter adj us tment .....................................................................

11

Using the strap/soft case ...................................................... 11

Outline

of

operations ............................................................

12

Loading the battery ...................................................................

15

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

16

Points to remember ............................................................... 17

Loading the cartridge film .................................................. 19

Taking pictures ................................................................... 21

Using the focus lock ............................................................... 24

After shooting .......................................................................... 25

Unloading the cartridge film ............................................... 26

4

ADVANCED TECHNIQUES

CAMERA MAINTENANCE

Setting the print type

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

27

Using the snooting modes ..................................................... 32

Auto

Flash ..........................................................................

34

Red-eye

Reducing

Flash

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

35

Off (Flash Overri de) ....................................................... 36

Fill-In Flash (Forced Act i v a t i on )

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

37

Landscape ....................................................................

38

Night

Scene

Flash .........................................................

39

Red-eye Reducing Night Scene Flash

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

40

Selftimer ..................................................................... 41

Remote control (optional)

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

42

Correcting the data

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

44

Prin t i n g t h e date and t i m e

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

46

Questions and answers

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

47

Care

and

storage ............................................................

49

Battery

handling .................................................................

52

Re m ote control (optional) handing

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

54

Troubleshooting

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

55

Specifications

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

58

5

Shutter release button

Selftimer signal

Strap eyelet

Cartridge cover release lever (p. 19)

Light sensor

Viewflnder
Flash

Autofocus window

Lens

Lens barrel

Do not soil as this can cause blurred pictures.
Wipe clean with a soft cloth.

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

6

PREPARATIONS

Diopter adjustment lever

Battery compartment cover (p. 15)
Quartz date mode buttons (p. 44)

Control panel

Print type selector switch (p. 27)

Tripod socket
Cartridge cover
Power switch (p. 16)

LCD

panel

Zoom lever (p. 21)

T— telephoto

W — wide-angle

Viewfinder

7

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY

Close-up correction

marks (p. 23)

Autofocus frame

Position your subject

within the autofocus

frame.

Green lamp

Red lamp

H type
P type
C type

LCD PANEL

Shooting mode display
(p. 32)

Quartz date mode
display (p. 44)
Remote control display

Selftimer display (p. 41)
Battery check
Cartridge mark

Lights when a cartridge is
loaded.

Exposure counter display

*

The viewfinder for ma t changes in accordance with the print

type selected (p. 27).

*

The LCD panel does not actual ly display all indications

simultaneously as shown.

8

CARTRIDGE

IX 24 0 Cartridge Film

Data disk
Cartridge spool

Lightlock do or drive

Lightlock door
Cartridge spool

Cartridge label

Visual Exposure Indicator

•

Never apply undue force to the cartridge spool, lightlock door

drive or lightlock door because this can result in damage or
exposure of the film. Using a damaged cartridge can cause

camera trouble.

•

Do not allow the data disk to become soiled because this can

render the cartridge unusable.

9

Understanding the Visual Exposure Indicator

Unexposed
Partially exposed

Exposed
Processed

•

Only cartridges with the (unexposed) visual exposure

indicator can be used w it h th is came ra .

•

When a cartridge with other than the visual exposure indicator

is loaded, the camera will rewind the film and set the cartridge

to (exposed).

•

Take along plenty of film cartridges when traveling to fore ig n
countries and other areas where cartridge purchasing may be
difficult.

•

Do not forcibly move the visual exposure indicator because

this may damage the cartridge. Using a damaged cartridge

can result in camera trouble.

10

DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT

To Adjust the Viewfinder to Compensate for Near-and far-sighted Vision

Slide the diopter adjustment lever until the

viewfinder displa y becomes clear.

Slide to the right if you are far-sighted or to the left if you
are near-sighted.

USING THE STRAP/SOFT CASE

The soft c ase ca n also be carried on a belt.

11

OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS

Basic Shooting Procedures

Load a battery (p. 15).

Turn on the power switch.

mark is not displayed on the LCD panel.

Open the cartridge cover (p . 19).

Insert a cartridge (p . 20).

1.

2.

3.

4.

12

Make sure

Close t he cartridge cover. The fil m will
automatically advance to the first

frame (p . 20).

Make sure is displayed and the
exposure counter

reads .

Operate the zoom lever to compose
the scene (p. 21).

Place the autofocus frame on the
subject on which you want to focus

(p. 22).

5.

6.

7.

8.

13

Press

the

shutter

release

button

halfway

to make sure the green la mp lights.

Press

the

shutter

release

button

fully

and

take the picture (p. 22).

The shutter will not release when the red

lamp is blinking.

When the fi lm reaches the end, it will

automatically rewind (p. 26).

will be displayed on the LCD panel.

Open the cartridge cover and remove
the cartridge (p. 26).

9.

10.

11.

12.

14

LOADING THE BATTERY

Use one 3V lithium battery (DL123A o r CR123A)

Slide th e battery compartment

cover.

Op en t he cover as shown.

When replacing the battery, make sure to turn

the power switch OFF before unloading the

batteries.

1.

Insert the new battery correctly as

shown and close the battery

compartment cover tightly.

Align the (+) and (-) directions of the batteries
correctly as shown.

2.

Read "Battery Handling" on page 52.

15

CHECKING THE BATTERY

Turn t he power switch ON and check the

battery condition.

Immediately after the battery has been
replaced, the battery power level may not

be accurately displayed on the LCD panel.
Turn the power switch ON to check the
accurate battery power level.

Display

lights.
lights.

blinks.

Meaning

Battery is OK.

Battery is low and should be

replaced.
Battery is dead and should

be replaced immediately.

Note: Keep spare batteries on hand when going on a long trip
or when using the camera in cold weather. Adjust the data of
the quarz d ate every time the battery is replaced.

16

POINTS TO REMEMBER

Hol d the Camera Correctly.

Correct.

Correct.

Incorrect.

1.

2.

3.

•

Try not to hold the barrel.

•

Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.

•

As the focal length becomes larger, camera shake or

movement becomes more noticeable. Hold the camera firmly
wit h both hands whi le k eeping your elbows at sides to prevent
the camera from shaking.

•

In the vertical position, hold the camera with its flash

positioned at the top.

17

Proper Shutter Release.

The shutter release button has two clicks. Practice

before loading the film.

Depress the shutter release button
halfway to lock the focus.

Focus and exposure will be locked properly.

The green lamp next to the viewfinder lights.

Depress the shutter release button fully

to release the shutter and take the

picture.

1.

2.

Cautions:

•

Press the shutter rele ase button gently.

•

Avoid shaking th e camera when pressing the shutter

release button to prevent blurry pictures.

18

Make sure

LOADING THE CARTRIDGE FILM

This

camera

uses

IX240

cartridges.

Just

load

the cartridge; the camera does the rest

automatically.

Make sure is not displayed on the

LCD

panel.

Note: Use only cartridges with the (Unex-

posed) visual exposure indicator (p. 10).

Move the cartridge cover release

lever as shown.

Op en the cartridge cover.

1.

2.

19

BASIC OPERATIONS

Insert the cartridge correctly and close

the cartridge cover.

The film will advance automatically to the

first frame.

While the film is advancing to the first frame,
the film speed is displayed on the LCD panel.

Make sure the exposur e counter reads

3.

4.

20

If or appears blinking, the film will not advance

properly Check the cartridge to ensure the (unexposed)

visual exposure indicator appears

TAKING PICTURES

Set the power switch to ON.

The lens barrier opens and the lens extends.

Look through th e viewfinder, press the

Zoom lever and compose the picture.

1.

2.

On TELE, the lens can zoom-in to 90mm.
On WIDE, the lens can zoom-out to 30mm.

Do not look directly at the sun through the

viewfinder.

•

The zoom changes focal length at seven steps.

•

The power will automatically tur n of f when the

camera is not in use for more than 5 minutes.

21

Make sure

Position the subject inside the

autofocus frame.

Depress the shutter release button

halfway.

The exposure is measured automatically when
the lens extends, the camera focuses on the

subject, and the green lamp lights.
To take a picture with the subject outside the

autofocus frame as shown here, use the focus
lock (p. 24).

Depress the shutter release button fully

to take the picture.

The film automatically advances to the next
frame, and the exposure counter increases by
one digit.

3.

4.

5.

22

Working Distance

Th e focus range of the camera is 0 .6 m (2 ft) to (Infinity).
The camera cannot focus on a subject that is closer than

0.6 m (2 ft) even though the shutter still releases and the
green lamp blinks.

•

When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the

image in the viewfinder gets larger, but this does not affect

the final image in the picture.

•

Focus is adjusted automatically by the autofocus but,

depending on the conditions, the autofocus may have
difficulty focusing on some subjects (p. 47).

Close-up Correction

Picture frame

Close-up correction marks
Image area of picture at 0.6 m (2ft)

The viewfinder's picture frame shows th e area that can be shot

for subjects at . However, the picture area will move lower in
the v i ew f in d er as you get closer to the subject. At 0.6 m (2ft), the

shaded area is the actual available image area. In this case, the
subject should be positioned below the close-up correction
marks.

23

USING THE FOCUS LOCK

To avoid taking out of focus pictures.

Th e focus loc k is u s ed wh en t he subject is outside

the autofocus frame.

Position the subject within the
autofocus frame and press the shutter
release button halfway.

•

The exposure will also be locked at this time.

The autofocus lock is released when the finger

is removed from the shutter release button.

Still pressing the shutter release button

lightly, recompose the scene as desired
and then fully press the shutter release
button to take the picture.

1.

2.

24

AFTER SHOOTING

Turn the power switch to OFF.

The lens is retracted and the lens barrier is

closed.

25

Make sure

UNLOADING THE CARTRIDGE FILM

The film will be rewound automatically when the

end of the roll is reached.

•

Wait until the sound of the motor operation stops and is

displayed in the exposure counter. Then open the cartridge
cover and remove the cartridge. The cartridge visual
exposur e indicator will be set to (exposed).

Rewinding in Mid-roll

To rewind the film in mid-roll: Open the control
panel. Use a pointed object such as a ballpoint pen
to lightly press the mid-roll rewind button.

•

The cartridge visual exposure indicator (exposed) is set

even when the film is rewound before the end is reached.

Because of that cartridges cannot be re-used after being

rewound in mid-roll. However, the visual exposure of
cartridges that were rewound when no exposure have been

made will remain (Unexposed). This cartridge can be

us ed even when rewound.

•

Do not forcibly move t he v isual exposure indicator because

this may damage the cartridge. Using a damaged
cartridge can result in camera trouble.

26

SETTING THE PRINT TYPE

Setting the Print Type

Set the print type selector switch to the desired
type: C, H or P .

Print type selector switch

H type viewfinder
C type viewfinder

P type viewfinder

Always keep th e p r i nt type selector switch set

correctly. The print type setting is magnetically
recorded on the film. The number of exposures
does not change even when the print type is

changed.

27

ADVANCED TECHNIQUES

Print Type Setting Configuration

For H type pri nts , the images are printed without
change. With C type, the left and right sides of the

images are cut. With P type, the tops and bottoms of

the images are cut. The aspect ratios of the three print
types are shown in the table below.

Print type

C type
H type
P type

Aspect ratio

Approx. 2:3

Approx. 9:16

Approx. 1:3

The negatives cannot be seen.

Print

Print area on film

28

Requesting Development and Printing

Use only processors displaying the mark when

requesting film developing an d printing. The developed

film will be returned in the cartridge. The prints wi l l be

marked with the same ID number found on the film, as

shown on page 30.

29

Print rear surface (example)

Index prints (example)
ID number

Frame number

Date

Ask your local processor for details concerning

index prints.

30

Making Additional Prints (Extra printing)

1. Make sure that the cartridge ID number is the same
as the ID numbers on the bac ks of the regular prints
or index prints to be copied before taking the cartridge
to the processor.

2. Use the frame numbers printed on the backs of the
regular prints or index prints when ordering additional
copies.

•

Print prices will differ depending on the print type.

•

The handling of index prints will differ depending on

the processor.

Ask your local processor for details.

31

USING THE SHOOTING MODES

This camera has seven shooting modes. Use these

modes in accordance with the photographic
conditions and your purpose.

Setting the Modes

Each time the shooting mode button is pressed, the mode
will change sequentially as shown on page 33.

Warning: Do not use the flash when the camera is

extremely close to the ey e s of people and animals. This will
temporarily impair eyesight.

32

LCD Panel Display

Mode

Auto Flash

Red-eye

Reducing Flash
Off (Flash

Override)

Fill-In Flash

(Forced

Activation)

Landscape

Night Scene

Flash

Red-eye

Reducing Night
Scene Flash

Function/

Application

Automatically fires in low-light conditions
(p. 34)

Significantly reduces the phenomenon of "red-eye" (when

a subject's eyes appear red in flash photos). (p. 35 )
The flash does not fire. (p. 36)

Fires regardless of available light. ( p. 37 )

To shoot distant subjects like mountains and clouds.

(p. 38)

Lights the subject in the foreground with a night

scene in the background. (p. 39)

Significantly reduces the "red-eye" phenomenon

against a night background, (p . 40 )

33

AUTO FLASH

1

.

ISO
200

400

W (Wide angle)

0.6~4.1m (2ft~13.5ft)

0.6~5.8m (2ft~19ft)

T (Telephoto)

0.6~2.4m (2ft~7.9ft)

0.6~3.4m (2ft~11.2ft)

In this mode, the flash fires automatically when the

light level is low. This mode should normally be used.

Press

the

shutter

release

button

halfway. If the red la mp is on , the flash

wil l fire.

Fully pre ss the shutter release button.

Red lamp indications

Lights:

Goes out:

Blinks:

the flash wil l fire
the flash will not fire
the shutter cannot be released until the
flash is fully charged.

Flash Range (negative color film)

34

RED-EYE REDUCING FLASH

Significantly reduces the phenomenon o f

"red-eye" (when subject's eyes appear red

in flash photography).

In the flash mode, the camera will fir e a series of

more than 20 pre-flashes before the regular flash. This

makes the subject's pupils contr act, significantly

reducing red-eye. Except for the pre-flashes, this

mode is th e same as the Auto Flash m ode.
Red-eye reduction may not be effective when the

subject:

1. Is not looking at the flas h from the right front.

2. Is not watching the pre-flashes.

3. Is too far from the camera.

4. Does not respond to the pre-flashes due to

particular individual characteristics.

IMPORTANT:

Be sure to hold the camera still until the

shutter releases. It takes approximately one second.

35

OFF(Flash Override)

Use this mode when you do not want to use the flash
even in a dark place. Th e flash will not f ire even if the

light level is low. This mode can also be used in such

places as museums where flash is prohibited, for night
scenes, etc.

Note: When the power swit ch is turned OFF, the camera

returns to the Aut o Flash mode.

The shutter speed can be set to as slow as 1 sec. It
is recommended that a tripod be used to avoid
blurring due to camera shake.

36

FILL-IN FLASH (Forced Activation)

Use this mode when you want the flash to fire
regardless of lighting conditions. The flash will always

fi r e in this mode. This mode is useful for softening the

shadows of subjects in the shade of a tree, etc., with
backlit subjects, and under fluorescent and other

artificial lighting.

Note: When the power switch is turned OFF, the camera returns

to the Auto Flash mode.

Always make sure t he subject is within the flash
range (p. 34). The effec t of the flash wil l be less
evident in bright lighting.

37

LANDSCAPE

Use th is mode to shoot a landscape photograph

throu gh a window or to shoot distant subjects such as

mountains or clouds.

Select the Landscape mode.
The camera automatically sets the working

distance at infinity.

Note: Wh en the power is turned off and on again, the camera

returns to the Auto Flash mode.

•

The flash will not fire.

•

The shutter speed can be set to as slow as 1 sec.

In dark places, it is recommended that a tripod be

used to avoid blurring due to camera shake.

•

Moving subjects will be blurred when

photographed at the slower shutter speeds.

38

NIGHT SCENE FLASH

Use thi s mode to capture a night scene with

or without a subject in the foreground

beautifully.

Notes:

•

Since a slow shutter speed (down to 1 second) is

automatically selected in low-light situations, use a

tripod to prevent blurred pictures caused by camera

shake.

•

When t h e power switch is turned OFF, the camera

returns to the Auto Flash mode.

39

RED-EYE REDUCING NIGHT

SCENE FLASH

Significantly reduces the "red-eye"

phenomenon often seen when people are
photographed against a night background.

The camera will f i re a series of more than 20 pre-

flashes before the flash fires. This makes the 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: Wh e n the power switch is turned OFF, the camera

switches to the Red-eye Reducing Flash mode.

Read the precautionary remarks in "Red-eye

Reducing Flash" (p. 35) and "Night Scene Flash"

(p. 39).

40

SELFTIMER

To Put Yourself in the Picture

Ope n the control panel.
Press

the

button.

will

be

displayed on the LCD panel.

Use a tripod to hold the camera securely.

Aim at your subject, and press the
shutter release button.

10 sec.: Selftimer indicator lights

2 sec.: Blinks

The shutter will be released approximatery 12
seconds after the shutter release.

Notes:

•

The focus and exposure will be locked when the shutter

release button is depressed halfway.

•

The selftimer is disengaged when the shutter is released.

•

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

button again.

1.

2.

41

Make sure

Press

the

button.

will

be

displayed on the LCD panel.

After shooting, press the button again to

cancel the selftimer/remote control mode.
Remote control operation is canceled

automatically when not in use for more than

5 minutes.

1.

REMOTE CONTROL

(optional)

42

Aim the rem ot e control at t h e ca me r a,

and press the button. Th e shutter will be
released after about 3 seconds.

Notes:

•

Use the remote 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 this case, use the selftimer.

•

The remote control may not work when there is

inverted fluorescent l ight near th e camera.

2.

43

CORRECTING THE DATA

Open the control panel.

Press

and

hold

the

MODE

button

for at

least two seconds. The year indication

should start blinking at the time.

Press

the

SEL

button

to

choose

the

data
you want to correct. The selected data
will start blinking.

Each time you press the SEL button, the
blinking indicator changes in the order of
year, month, d a y , hour, and minute.

Press

the

SET

button

to

correct

the

data.

If you keep the button pressed, the numbers

will run in rapid succession.

1.

2.

3.

4.

44

Press

the

MODE

button

again

to

complete data correction.

5.

45

PRINTING THE DATE AND TIME

Open the control panel.

Press

the

MODE

button

to

select

the

display to be printed.

Year/month/day

Month/day/year
Day/month/year
Hour/minute
No printing

Each time the MODE button is pressed, the display will
change in the sequence shown in the diagram on the left.

1.

2.

• The quartz date function uses the same power
source as the m ain unit . Be sure to correct the
data after the battery is replaced.

• The printing of dates is handled differently by different

processors. For details, ask your local p ro cessor.

• Date data is recorded magnetically but is not

printed on the film.

• Date data is recorded magnetically to enable
printing on either the front or the back of prints.

46

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q: What kind of subjects are difficult for autofocus? And what

should be done in such cases?

A: The following subjects are difficult for autofocus; therefore,

use the focus lock to focus on another subject at the same
distance or, when the subject is at a distance, use the Land­scape mode.

1. Glossy subjects.

2. Black object s.

3. Scenes shot through glass or metal netting.

4. Objects such as smoke or fire that have no substance.

5. Scenes in which the sun appears in the picture.

Q: When a cartridge is inserted, the motor can be heard but

the film does not advance.

A: Remove the cartridge and check the visual exposure indi-

cator. If the visual exposure indicator is set to O (unex­posed) re-insert the cartridge; otherwise, insert a new car­tridge.

Q: Wha t happens if th e cartridge cover is opened with a par-

tially exposed cartridge inside?

A: Close the cartridge cover immediately. There is possibility

of the film in the cartridge being exposed and rendered
useless; therefore, the film will be rewound. In such cases,

insert a new cartridge.

CAMERA MAINTENANCE

47

Q: How long will the battery last?
A: Approximately 16 rolls of 25-exposure film (50% flash usage,

determined under Olympus test conditions). The battery may

last even longer if the flash and zoom are used infrequently.

Q: What should I do if t he lens becomes dirty?

A: Use lens cleaner and lens tissue and gently wipe the lens

clean.
Q: When is the exposure metered?
A: When the shutter release button is partially depressed, the

exposure is metered at the same time that the focus is ad-

justed. Both are locked while the shutter release button is

partially depressed.

Q: Doe s the flash become hot?
A: The flash can become hot if used continuously. At such times,

stop using the camera briefly to give the flash time to cool.
Q: Can revers al fil m be used?
A: Yes. However, the flash range will be approximately 70% of

that for negative film.
Q: Is it possible to change the print type (C, H, P type) when

having copies made?

A: Yes. However, this is handled differently by different proces-

sors. For details, ask your local processor.

48

CARE AND STORAGE

Do not touch the front surface of the flash
after using the flash continuously in a short

time as the flash may be hot.

Do not leave camera in a ny place exposed
to excessive heat, humidity, or direct

sunlight -for example, in a car or on thesunlight - for example, in a car or on the

beach.

If t he camera get s we t , wipe i t wi th a dry

towel imm e diately. The salt in seawater can

be especially damaging.

Do not use organic solvents, such as alcohol

or paint thinner when cleaning the camera.

1.

2.

3.

4.

49

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 le n s

barrel.

•

D o not expose the camera to formalin or naphthalene.

•

Please 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/40°F). Lo w temperatures,

even within this range, may sometimes cause deterioration in

battery performance, temporarily disabling t h e camera.

5.

6.

7.

50

•

When transporting the camera fro m a co ld place t o a wa rm

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 remo ve it fr om the
bag and use it.

•

Keep your hair, hands, strap etc. away from the autofocus

window, lens, light sensor and flash.

•

Avoid leaving t he ca mer a unused for long periods o f time.

This can cause mold to grow on the camera as well as other
problems. Try to press the shutter release button and check
the operation of camera before use.

•

Some airport X-ray machines can damage t he f i l m in you r

camera . Try to avoid passing your camera through these

machines. Give to the security officer for manual inspection.

•

This camer a i s 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 that generate such field s.

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This camera is not suitable for professional use or for use

under severe conditions.

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BATTERY HANDLING

Use the batteries correctly. Incorrect usage can
result in leaking, heat and damage. When
replacing the batteries, make sure the plus (+) and

minus (-) terminals ar e correctly aligned.

Do no t short, disassemble or charge the batteries.

Never throw batteries into fire because this can

result in spliting or explosion.
Store batteries out of the reach of children. If a
battery is swallowed, consult a physician

immediately.

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Battery performance will drop temporarily at lower

temperatures. In cold areas, protect the camera by
using protective gear or placing it inside your

clothing. Even when performance drops due to low

temperature, it will be restored at normal

temperatures.

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Sweat or oi l on the plus ( +) and minus (-) terminals

can cause poor contact. Wipe batteries carefully
with a dry cloth before use.

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We recommend that you carry spare batteries on

long trips, especially in foreign countries where

availability is questionable.

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Please note that the battery supplied wit h the

camera is for test purposes only; th erefore, the

service life cannot be guaranteed.

is not used for an extended period; therefore,

remove the battery and store in a location with low

humidity and temperature of 20°C (68°F) or less.

•

Always observe the cautions listed on the battery.

•

Dispose of used batteries as prescribed by local

regulations.

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• There is danger of battery leakage when the camera

REMOTE CONTROL

(optional)

HANDLING

•

Keep the remote control out of t he reach of

children. If a child swallows the remote
control, contact a physician immediately.

•

Never t ry t o disassemble the 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 power is OFF.

Set the power switch to ON. (p. 21)

The battery is loaded incorrectly.

Reload the battery correctly. (p. 15)

The battery is exhausted.

Replace the battery with a new one. (p. 16)

The battery performance ha s dropped due to cold.

Keep the camera warm while using it. (p. 52)

The cartridge has bee n exposed and rewound.

Remove the cartridge. (p. 26)

The cartridge is inserted incorrectly.

Remove the cartridge and re-insert correctly. (p. 19)

The r e d lamp blinks and the shutte r cannot be released.

The flash is not yet completely recharged.

Remove your finger from the shutter release button, wait

several seconds until recharging is completed, and then take
the picture. (p. 34)

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The flash wi ll not fir e even when th e light level is low.

The Flash Off mod e has been set.

Set another shooting mode. (p. 32)

You are using high-speed film.

Set the Fill-In mode and take the picture. (p. 37)

PROBLEMS WITH PICTURES

Some pictures are out of focus.

The camera moved wh en the shutter release button was
pressed.

Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter release

button gently. (p. 18)

The subject was ou t side the autofocus frame.

Position the subject in the center of the frame or use the

focus lock. (p. 24)

The lens or autofocus window was dirty.

Clean the lens and autofocus window. (p. 6 )

A finger, etc., was in front of the autofocus window.

Hol d the camera correctly, keeping the fingers, etc.,
away from the autofocus window. (p. 17)
The subject was closer than the minimum focusing

distance of 0.6m (2ft).

Position th e subject 0.6m (2ft) or more away from the

camera and take the picture. (p. 23)

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You stood directly in front of the camera and pressed the

shutter release button when using the selftimer.

Press the shutter release button while looking through

the viewfinder, not when standing in front of the camera.

(p. 41)

The finished prints are dark.

The fingers, etc., were in front of the flash.

Hold the camera correctly so the flash is not covered by

the fingers, etc. (p. 17)

The subject was beyond the flash range.

Position the subject within the flash range. (p. 34)

The Flash Off mode was set.

Check the shooting mode and reset if necessary. (p. 36)

The picture was taken with backlighting.

Set the Fill-in mode and take the picture. (p. 37)

The colors in indoor pictures are not normal.

The colors were affected by the color of the indoor lighting.

Set the Fill-In mode and take the picture. (p. 37)

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SPECIFICATIONS

Type: Fully automatic, au tofocu s lens-shutter camera

with built-in 30mm ~ 90mm zoom lens.

Film format: IX240 cartridge film.

Image size: 16.7mm x 30.2mm

Print type: Three selectable types (C, H, P) with

magnetic IX (information input) function.

Lens: Olym pus lens, 30mm ~ 90mm, F4.8 ~ 10.5,

8 elements in 6 groups.

Zoom drive: Step zoom system.
Shutter: Electronically controlled lens shutter.

Shutter speeds:1/400 se c. - 1 s ec.

Focusing: Active type autofocus with focus lock.

Focusing range: 0.6m (2ft) ~ infinity with Landscape

mode.

Viewfinder: Real image type zoom viewfinder. C, H, P

print t y p e selection.

Magnification: 0.52X-1.43X.

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Viewfinder displays: Autofocus frame, close-up

correction marks, autofocus indicator and flash

indicator.

Exposure control: Programmed AE, auto-flash at lo w

light levels.

Exposure counter: Progressive type LCD panel

display.

Film speed range: Automatic setting.
Automatic setting range: ISO25 ~ ISO3200.
Film loading: One-touch insertion, automatic loading

(automatically advances to f i r s t frame when

cartridge cover is closed).

Film advance: Automatic film winding.

Film rewind: Automatic rewind at end of roll. Mid-roll

rewind also possible.

Selftimer: Electronic selftimer with approx. 12 sec.

delay.

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Remote control (optional): Infrared remote control unit

with 3-sec. delay.

Flash: Built-in flash.

Flash recycle time: approx. 4.5 sec. (with new battery

at normal temperature).

Flash range:

ISO200 negative color:

WIDE: 0.6m ~ 4.1m (2ft~13.5ft)

TELE: 0.6m ~ 2.4m ( 2ft~ 7.9 ft)

ISO400 negative color:

WIDE: 0.6m ~ 5.8m (2ft~19ft)

TELE: 0.6m ~ 3.4m (2ft~11.2ft)

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Shooting modes: Aut o (Automatic flash activation in

lowlight), Red-eye Reducing

(otherwise same as i n Auto), Flash Off (no

flash), Fill-In (forced activation), Night Scene

(f o r night scenes with slowest shutter speed of 1

sec. Other functions operate same as in Auto) ,

Red-eye Reducing Night Scene (otherwise

same as in Night Scene).

Battery check: Displayed on LCD panel.
Power source: One 3V lithium battery (DL123A or

CR123A).

Dimensions: 121mm (W) x 67mm (H) x 40mm (D)

(4.8 x 2.6 x 1.6 in) (excluding protrusions).

Weight: 225 grams (7.1 oz) (not including battery).

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SPECIFICATIONS FOR DATE UNIT

Data recording method: Recording using magnetic IX

(information input) function.

Data coding: Year-month-day, month-day-year, day-

month-year, hour-minute and no data.

Externa l display of recorded data:

Always displayed on LCD panel.

Automatic calendar function:

Automatic compensation to the year 2037.

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, Shl n | uku-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Tel. [phone]

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 OPTICAL CO.(U.K.) LTD.

2-8 Honduras Street, London EC1Y0TX, United Kingdom. Tel. [phone]

CZ

8918

0697.10MM