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PREPARATIONS
BASIC OPERATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
correct use.
CAMERA MAINTENANCE
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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. 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 EXPOSED DUE TO DROPPING OR DAMAGE, REMOVE THE BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT FURTHER US
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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 An easy-to-use fully automatic camera with a leather-like touch. Built-in 38mm - 105mm approx. 3X zoom lens. Quartz date or time imprinting. Weatherproof. Remote control (optional). Versatile, easy-to-use functions include spot metering, night scene mode, as well as various flash modes. Symbols us
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Names and functions of parts ........................................... 6 PREPARATIONS Viewfinder display/LCD panel ............................................. 8 Diopter adjustment ............................................................. 9 Using the strap ................................................................... 9 Outline of operations .......................................................... 10 Loading the battery ...........................................................
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Using the flash modes ........................................................ 29 ADVANCED TECHNIQUES Auto (Auto Flash) ............................................................... 31 Auto-S (Redeye-Reducing Flash) ...................................... 32 OFF (Flash Override) ........................................................... 33 FILL-IN (Forced Activation) ................................................34 Night Scene ................................................................
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Zoom lever (See p. 21.) Zooms In — telephoto. Zooms out — wide-angle. Shutter release button (See p. 16.) Selftimer/remote control button (See p. 37/38.) Flash mode button (See p. 29.) LCD panel (Date/time indicator ) (See p. 8.) Flash Selftimer indicator Strap eyelet Viewfinder Light sensor Lens barrier Autofocus windows Power switch Lens Do not soil as this can cause blurred pictures. Wipe clean with a soft cloth. 6 PREPARATIONS
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Quartzdate mode buttons (See p. 40.) Panorama lever (See p. 29) Diopter adjustment dial (See p. 9.) Viewfinder (See p. 8.) Orange lamp Green lamp Film window Back cover Mid-roll rewind button (See p. 28.) Tripod socket Battery compartment cover Back cover release 7
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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL Autofocus mark Viewfinder Display Position your subject within Close-up correction marks the autofocus mark. At a close distance, your subject must be LCD Panel positioned within the Date/time indicator close-up correction marks. Exposure counter Orange lamp (See p. 19.) Lights when the flash is Battery check (See p. 14.) ready to fire. Spot (See p. 36.) Blinks while the flash is Selftimer/remote control recharging. (See p. 37/38.) Green lamp Flash modes (See p. 29.)
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DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT To Adjust the Viewfinder to Compensate for Near-and Far-sighted vision 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. USING THE STRAP Attaching the strap. 9
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OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS Basic Shooting Procedures Load a battery (p. 13). 1. Open the back cover (p. 17). 2. Load the film (p. 17). 3. (Use of ISO 400 film is recommended.) Close the back cover. The film 4. automatically advances to the first frame (p. 19). 10
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Turn the power switch ON (p. 19). 5. The lens barrier will open automatically. Make sure the exposure counter on the 6. LCD panel reads (p. 19). Press the zoom lever for telephoto or 7. wide-angle photography (p. 21). Place the autofocus mark on the 8. subject you want to photograph (p. 22). 11
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Depress the shutter release button halfway 9. to make sure the green lamp lights (p. 22). Depress the shutter release button fully 10. to take a picture (p. 23). When the film reaches the end, it will 11. automatically rewind (p. 28). Open the back cover to remove the 12. rewound film (p. 28). 12
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LOADING THE BATTERY After turning the power switch OFF, push 1. OPEN to open the battery compartment cover . Turn the power switch OFF and close the lens barrier when replacing the batteries. Insert the new battery correctly as 2. 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. 43) Read "Battery Handling" on page 49. 13
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CHECKING THE BATTERY Turn the power switch ON. Check the remaining battery power. Display Meaning lights (and turns off Battery is OK. automatically). You can shoot. blinks and other Battery power is low and indicators on the LCD panel battery should be replaced are displayed normally. blinks and other Battery is dead and should indicators on the LCD panel be replaced immediately. go out. Note: Keep spare battery on hand when going on a long trip a wedding or when using the camera in cold weathe
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POINTS TO REMEMBER Hold the Camera Correctly. Correct. 1. Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping elbows at sides to prevent the camera from shaking. Correct. 2. In the vertical position, hold the camera with its flash positioned at the top. Incorrect. 3. Caution: keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens, lens barrier, autofocus windows and flash. (See p. 6) 15
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Proper Shutter Release. Practice before loading the film. Depress the shutter release button 1. halfway to lock the focus. Make sure. The green lamp next to the viewfinder lights. 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 camera when pressing the shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures. 16
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LOADING THE FILM Slide the back cover release upward to 1. open the back cover. Do not touch the inside of the camera, especially the lens. If there is dust or dirt on the lens, remove it with a blower brush. Insert the film cartridge, making sure 2. the film is lying flat. Note: Use of ISO 400 film is recommended. When using non-DX-coded film, use ISO 100 film. 17 BASIC OPERATIONS
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Correct. A. Make sure the film is lying flat before closing the back cover. Incorrect. B. If the film is not lying flat as shown, the film may not advance to the first frame. 18
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Align the film leader with the mark , 3. and close the back cover. The film automatically advances to the first frame. Make sure The film does not overlap any of the positioning guides shown on the left. Turn the power switch ON. 4. Make sure 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. 19
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TAKING PICTURES Turn the power switch ON. 1. Make sure The lens extends slightly, the flash pops up, and the LCD panel activates. When the flash is held down, the two indicators next to the viewfinder blink. The camera will not activate. The display also goes out. Release the flash to reactivate the camera. 20
