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INSTRUCTIONS
Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure
correct use.
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Thank you for purchasing an Olympus camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit. Ignoring this warning may WARNING result in the death or serious injury of the user. KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY 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 EX
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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 ~ 60mm 2X zoom lens. Use IX240 cartridge film for simple 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 devel
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Names and functions of parts ............................................. 6 PREPARATIONS Viewfinder display/LCD panel ............................................... 8 Cartridge ................................................................................. 9 Using the strap/Soft case .................................................. 11 Outline of operations ........................................................... 12 Loading the battery ....................................................
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Setting the print type ........................................................... 27 ADVANCED TECHNIQUES Using the landscape/flash modes ...................................... 32 Auto (Auto-flash) .................................................................. 33 Landscape ............................................................................ 34 Flash Off ............................................................................... 35 Fill-in (Forced Activation) .....................
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Zoom button (p. 21) T — telephoto W — wide-angle Mid-roll rewind button (p. 26) Shutter release button Light sensor Autofocus window Lens LCD panel Quartz date mode buttons (p. 42) Red-eye reduction/selftimer button (p. 39) Landscape/flash mode button (p. 32) Red-eye reduction/selftimer signal Flash Viewfinder Lens barrel Do not soil as this can cause blurred pictures. Wipe clean with a soft cloth. 6 PREPARATIONS
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Viewfinder Flash indicator lamp Battery compartment cover (p. 15) Battery compartment cover release Tripod socket Print type selector switch (p. 27) Power switch (p. 19) Cartridge cover release lever (p. 19) Strap eyelet Cartridge cover 7
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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL VIEWFINDER DISPLAY LCD PANEL Flash indicator lamp Battery check Lights when flash is ready Displayed only when to fire. battery level is low (p. 16). Close-up correction Flash mode display marks (p. 23) (p. 32) Autofocus frame Landscape mode display (p. 34) Position your subject within the autofocus Red-eye reduction frame. display (p.39) H type Quartz date mode display (p. 41) P type Cartridge mark C type Lights when a cartridge is loaded. Exposure counter display S
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CARTRIDGE IX 240 Cartridge Film Data disk Cartridge spool Lightlock door 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
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Understanding The Visual Exposure Indicator Unexposed Partially exposed Exposed Processed Only cartridges with the (unexposed) visual exposure indicator can be used with this camera. 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 foreign countries and other areas where cartridge purchasing may be difficult. Do not forcibly move the visual exposure
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USING THE STRAP/SOFT CASE Attaching the strap. The soft case can also be carried on a belt. 11
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OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS Basic Shooting Procedures Load a battery (p. 15). 1. Turn on the power switch. 2. Make sure mark is not displayed on the LCD panel. Open the cartridge cover (p. 19). 3. Insert a cartridge (p. 20). 4. 12
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Close the cartridge cover. The film will 5. automatically advance to the first frame (p. 20). Make sure the cartridge mark is lit 6. and the exposure counter display is correct. The exposure counter indicates the number of exposures remaining. Operate the zoom button to compose 7. the scene (p. 21). Place the autofocus frame on the 8. subject on which you want to focus (p. 22). 13
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Press the shutter release button and take 9. the picture (p. 22). The shutter will not release when the flash indicator lamp is blinking. When the film reaches the end it will 10. automatically rewind (p. 26). Open the cartridge cover and remove 11. the cartridge (p. 26). 14
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LOADING THE BATTERY Use one 3V lithium Battery (CR-2) Open the battery compartment cover. 1. When replacing the battery, make sure to turn the power switch OFF before unloading the batteries. Take care not to injure your fingernail when opening the battery cover. Insert the new battery correctly as 2. shown and close the battery compartment cover tightly. Align the (+) and (-) directions of the batteries correctly as shown. Read "Battery Handling" on page 48. 15
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CHECKING THE BATTERY Turn the power switch ON and check the battery condition. Display Meaning mark not displayed. Battery level is OK. mark blinks. Battery power is low. Exposure counter not Battery is dead and should displayed. 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 Date every time the battery is replaced. 16
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POINTS TO REMEMBER Hold the Camera Correctly. Correct. 1. Correct. 2. Incorrect. 3. Try not to hold the barrel. When set to TELE, the lens will automatically return to WIDE after 3 minutes. 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 with both hands while keeping your elbows at sides to prevent the camera from shaking. 17
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Proper Shutter Release. The shutter release button has two clicks. Practice before loading the film. Depress the shutter release button 1. halfway to lock the focus. Focus and exposure will be locked properly. Make sure Make sure the flash indicator lamp next to the viewfinder is lighted. This lamp goes out quickly in bright conditions. Depress the shutter release button fully 2. to release the shutter and take the picture. Cautions: Press the shutter release button gently. Avoid shaking the ca
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LOADING THE CARTRIDGE FILM This camera uses IX240 cartridges. Just load the cartridge; the camera does the rest automatically. Set the power switch to ON. 1. * Use only cartridges with the (unexposed) visual exposure indicator. (p. 10) Determine whether or not a cartridge is loaded by checking the LCD panel cartridge mark Make sure The LCD panel is not displaying the mark. Turn the cartridge cover release lever 2. and open the cartridge cover. 19 BASIC OPERATIONS
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Insert the cartridge correctly and close 3. the cartridge cover. The film will advance automatically to the first frame. Make sure the number of possible 4. exposures are displayed on the LCD panel. The mark will blink when no cartridge is loaded or when other than an unexposed cartridge is loaded. If the film does not advance properly, will blink in the exposure counter and the film will be rewound automatically. When rewinding is completed, a blinking (processed) mark will be displayed. If thi
