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INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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Thank you for purchasing an Olympus camera. MAIN FEATURES Built-in 38mm~70mm (approx. 2X) zoom lens Remote control (optional) Quartz date or time imprinting (QUARTZDATE/DLX models only) Symbols used in this manual: Incorrect Manual Next Operation Automatic operation operation order operation Indicator on Indicator Attention Depress 2 blinking halfway
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Names and functions of parts 4 Loading the batteries 12 Viewfinder display/LCD panel 6 Checking the batteries 13 PREPARATIONS Using the strap and soft case 7 Points to remember 14 Outline of operations 8 Loading the film 16 Taking pictures 18 BASIC OPERATIONS Using the focus lock 22 Unloading the film 24 Flash photography 25 Selftimer 28 ADVANCED Remote control RC-100 (optional) 29 TECHNIQUES Printing the date and time (for QUARTZDATE/DLX models only) 30 Correcting the data (for QUARTZDATE/DLX m
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS /REMOTE Mid-roll rewind Flash mode button button (See p. 28/29.) button (See p. 24.) (See p. 25.) Zoom dial (See p. 18.) LCD panel (See p. 6.) Displays the camera's mode Controls zoom-in and and operation conditions. -out when turned MODE and SET Power switch buttons* (See p. 30/31.) (See p. 18.) Switches the power ON Selftimer indicator and OFF when turned Light sensor Shutter release button (See p. 15.) Viewfinder Lens Strap eyelet Flash Autofocus windows *QUARTZD
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Viewfinder (See p. 6.) Battery compartment Film window cover Back cover release Tripod socket Back cover 5
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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. Autofocus mark Position your subject within Green lamp the autofocus mark. Lights when the subject is in focus. LCD PANEL Date indicator Selftimer/remote control (optional) (QUARTZDATE/DLX (p. 28/29) models only) Exposure counter (p. 17) Flash modes (p. 25) Battery check (p. 13) 6
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USING THE STRAP AND SOFT CASE Using the Soft Case (optional) Attaching the Strap 7
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OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS Basic Shooting Procedures Two AA (R6) alkaline batteries Lithium battery Load the batteries (p. 12). Open the back cover (p. 16) Load the film (p. 16). 8
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Align the film leader with the Set the ON/OFF switch to ON Make sure the exposure counter mark, and close the back cover on the LCD panel reads (p. 17). (p. 18). (p. 17). 9
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Turn the zoom dial for telephoto Place the autofocus mark on the Depress the shutter release or wide-angle photography subject you want to photograph button halfway to make sure the green lamp lights (p. 20). (p. 18). (p. 19). 10
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Depress the shutter release button When the film reaches the end of Open the back cover to remove fully to take a picture (p. 20). the roll, it will automatically rewind the rewound film (p. 24). (p. 24). 11
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LOADING THE BATTERIES Remove the battery cover. Insert the batteries, and 1. 2. replace the battery cover. Two AA (R6) alkaline batteries Lithium battery Use one 3V lithium battery (CR123A or DL123A) or two AA Be sure the batteries are aligned correctly (R6) alkaline batteries. as shown. Before loading the batteries, set the ON/OFF switch to OFF. Insert the bottom of the battery first. The lens protector may sometimes open and close when Read "Battery Handling" on page 34. 12 the batteries have
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CHECKING THE BATTERIES Set the ON/OFF switch to ON. 1. Batteries are OK. The mark disappears after 12 sec. Batteries are low. Have spares handy. Blinks Batteries should be replaced immediately. Lights 13
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POINTS TO REMEMBER Hold the Camera Correctly. Correct. Incorrect. Correct. Hold the camera firmly with both hands. Caution: Keep your fingers away from In the vertical position, hold the camera with its flash the lens, flash, autofocus positioned at the top. windows and light sensor. 14
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Proper Shutter Release. Practice before loading the film. Depress the shutter Depress the shutter 1. release button halfway 2. release button fully Cautions: Press the shutter release button gently. Avoid shaking the camera when pressing the shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures. To lock the focus. To release the shutter and take the picture. The green lamp lights in the viewfinder. 15
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LOADING THE FILM Slide the back cover release Insert the film cartridge, 1.upward to open the back 2. making sure the film is lying cover. flat. Note: Be careful not to touch the camera's interior surfaces, such as the inside of the lens. When dust is stuck to the lens, use a blower brush, etc., to clean it. 16 Correct Incorrect BASIC OPERATIONS
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Align the film leader with the Set the ON/OFF switch to ON. . red mark, and close the back 4. 3 cover. The exposure counter on the LCD The film automatically advances to the first frame. panel reads Note: The film does not overlap any of the positioning If blinks in the exposure counter, as shown guides shown above. above, reload the film. 17
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TAKING PICTURES Rotate the power switch to Aim the camera at your subject. 1. turn the power ON. 2.Use the zoom dial for telephoto or wide-angle photography. The lens protector opens, the lens extends slightly, and the LCD panel activates. 18
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Position the autofocus mark on your subject. 3. Telephoto: Turn the zoom dial to T. Maximum telephoto focal length: 70 mm Wide-angle: Turn the zoom dial to W. Maximum Autofocus mark wide-angle focal length: 38 mm 19
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Depress the shutter release Depress the shutter release 4.button halfway. 5.button fully. The film automatically advances to the The green lamp lights. next frame. 20
