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INSTRUCTIONS
Read this manual carefully before using your
camera.
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WARNING Indicates circumstances under which mishandling resulting from ignoring this symbol could result in personal injury or property damage. KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY FROM FIRE. NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR SHORT-CIRCUIT BATTERIES. KEEP THE BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. IF A CHILD SWALLOWS A BATTERIES, CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. 2
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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 YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER. 3
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Names of parts ........................ 6 Viewfinder display/LCD panel ... 8 Diopter adjustment ................. 11 Using the strap ....................... 11 Loading the battery................. 12 Checking the battery .............. 14 Proper shutter release ............ 15 Loading the film ...................... 16 Taking pictures ....................... 19 After shooting.......................... 25 Unloading the film ................... 26 Taking panorama pictures* .... 27 Using the flas
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Using the RC-200 remote control (optional)................................. 45 Printing the date and time**.... 49 Correcting the data** ............. 51 Visual confirmation finder**.... 53 Care and storage................... 54 Caring for your weatherproof camera................................... 58 Specifications ........................ 61 * Models with the panorama switch only. ** QUARTZDATE/DELUXE models only. 5
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NAMES OF PARTS Shutter release button Zoom lever Viewfinder Light sensor* Strap eyelet Selftimer indicator Lens barrier Remote control sensor* Lens* Autofocus windows* Flash* LCD panel (date/time indicator**) Autofocus auxiliary light* Shooting mode button Self-timer/remote control button 6
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Viewfinder Diopter adjustment dial Panorama switch*** MODE and SET buttons** Back cover Mid-roll rewind button Tripod socket Battery compartment cover Back cover release Film window Green lamp Orange lamp * Do not soil as this can cause blurred pictures. Wipe clean with a soft cloth. ** QUARTZDATE/DELUXE models only. ***May not be available depending on the model. 7
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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/ LCD PANEL Viewfinder Display Close-up correction marks Autofocus mark Green lamp Orange lamp A: Standard mode B: Panorama mode* * Models with the panorama switch only. The viewfinder will be dark when the battery is depleted. 8
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LCD Panel Date/time indicator* Visual Confirmation Finder* Battery Check Night Scene Flash mode Off (Flash Override) mode Fill-In Flash mode Remote control Red-Eye Reduction Flash mode Exposure counter Spot Selftimer/remote control** * QUARTZDATE/DELUXE models only. **Optionally available. 9
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Notes: • If you don't use the camera, the LCD goes off after four and half minutes. The LCD panel does not actually display all indications simultaneously as shown. 10
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DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT Turn the diopter adjustment dial until the viewfinder display becomes clear. Turn to the right if you are farsighted or to the left if you are nearsighted. USING THE STRAP Attach the strap as shown. 11
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LOADING THE BATTERY 1. Close the lens barrier. Push OPEN to open the battery compartment cover 2. Insert the new battery correctly. (One 3V lithium battery. CR123A or DL123A) Notes: Dispose of used batteries in the battery recycling boxes at stores selling batteries. If lithium batteries are not fully discharged, protect against short-circuit (e.g. by taping the contacts) before disposing. 12
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Notes: About 15 rolls of 24-exposure film can be used with one new 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 before loading the battery. 13
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CHECKING THE BATTERY Open the lens barrier until you feel a click. Display: lights (and turns off automatically). Meaning: Battery is OK. You can shoot. Display: blinks and other indicators are displayed normally. Meaning: Battery power is low and battery should be replaced. Display: blinks and other indicators go out. Meaning: Battery is dead and should be replaced immediately. 14
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PROPER SHUTTER RELEASE Practice before loading the film. 1. Depress the shutter release button halfway to lock the focus. The green lamp next to the viewfinder lights. 2. 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 to prevent blurry pictures. 15
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LOADING THE FILM 1. Open the back cover. Do not touch the inside of the camera, especially the lens. 2. Insert the film cartridge until it clicks. Note: Use of ISO 400 film is recommended. 16
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A. Correct Make sure the film is lying flat before closing the back cover. B. Incorrect Push the film cartridge gently to position the film correctly. Then press the left side of the back cover and close it securely. If the film is not lying flat, the film may not advance to the first frame. Do not touch the film-type material at the rewinding shaft. 17
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3. Align the film leader with the point of the arrow, and close the back cover. The film automatically advances to the first frame. The film does not overlap any of the positioning guides (A). Then close the back cover. 4. Open the lens barrier until you feel a click. The exposure counter on the LCD panel reads Note: If blinks in the exposure counter, the film is improperly loaded. Reload the film. 18
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TAKING PICTURES 1. Open the lens barrier until you feel a click. The lens extends slightly, the flash pops up, and the LCD panel turns on. Note: When the flash is held down, the camera will not activate. Release your finger from the flash. 19
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2. Aim the camera at your subject. Use the zoom lever for telephoto or wide- angle photography. 20
