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ZOOM 80 WIDE DIX
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. Indicates circumstances under which WARNING 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. NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA; IT CONTAINS A HIGH-
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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 28 mm - 80 mm approx 3X zoom lens. Quartzdate or time imprinting. Weatherproof. Remote control (optional). Versatile, easy-to-use functions include spot metering, night scene, as well as various flash modes. Symbols used in this manual: Incorrect Next operation Manual operation Operation orde
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PREPARATIONS Names and functions of parts ............................................... 6 Viewfinder display/LCD panel ................................................ 8 Diopter adjustment ................................................................. 9 Using the strap/soft case ...................................................... 9 Outline of operations .......................................................... 10 Loading the battery ......................................................
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Taking panorama pictures .................................................. 29 ADVANCED TECHNIQUES Using the flash modes ..................................................... 33 Spot mode .................................................................... 41 Selftimer ...................................................................... 43 Remote control (optional) .............................................. 44 Correcting the data ............................................................
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Shutter release button (p. 16) Zoom lever (p. 21) Zooms in — telephoto. Zooms out — wide-angle. Vlewflnder Strap eyelet Light sensor Lens barrier Autotocus windows Lens Selftimer indicator LCD panel (Date/time indicator) (p. 8) Flash Selftimer/remote control button (p. 43/44) Flash mode button (p. 33) Do not soil as this can cause blurred pictures. Wipe clean with a soft cloth. 6 PREPARATIONS
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Diopter adjustment dial (p. 9) Quartzdate mode buttons (p. 46) Panorama switch (p. 29) Viewfinder (p. 8) Back cover Mid-roll rewind button (p. 28) Tripod socket Battery compartment cover Back cover release (p. 17) Film window Green lamp Orange lamp 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 LCD Panel subject must be positioned within the Date/time indicator close-up correction marks. Spot (p. 41) Orange lamp Exposure counter (p. 19) Lights when the flash is Battery check (p. 14) ready to fire. Red-eye Reducing Night Blinks while the flash is Scene Flash (p. 40) recharging. Night Scene Flash (p. 39) Green lamp Red-eye Red
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DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT 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/SOFT CASE Attach the strap as shown. The soft case can also be carried on a belt. 9
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OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS Basic Shooting Procedures Load a battery (p. 13). Open the back cover (p. 17). Load the film (p. 17). (Use of ISO 400 film is recommended.) Close the back cover. The film automatically advances to the first frame (p. 19). 10
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Open the lens barrier until you feel a click (p. 19). Make sure the exposure counter on the LCD panel reads (p. 19). Press the zoom lever for telephoto or wide-angle photography (p. 21). Place the autofocus mark on the subject you want to photograph (p. 22). 11
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Depress the shutter release button halfway to make sure the green lamp lights (p. 22). Depress the shutter release button fully to take a picture (p. 23). When the film reaches the end, it will automatically rewind (p. 28). Open the back cover to remove the rewound film (p. 28). 12
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LOADING THE BATTERY Close the lens barrier. Push OPEN to open the battery compartment cover Insert Insert the the new new battery battery c co or rr re ec ct tlly y as as shown shown a an nd d close close t th he e battery battery compartment compartment cover cover tightly. 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. 49) Read "Battery Handling" on page 55. 13
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CHECKING THE BATTERY Open the lens barrier as shown until you feel a click. Check the remaining battery power. Display Meaning Battery is OK. lights (and turns off You can shoot. automatically). 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 or a wedding or whe
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POINTS TO REMEMBER Hold the Camera Correctly. Correct. Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping elbows at sides to prevent the camera from shaking. Correct. In the vertical position, hold the camera with its flash positioned at the top. Incorrect. Caution: Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens, autofocus windows and flash. (p. 6) 15
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Proper Shutter Release. Practice before loading the film. Depress the shutter release button halfway to lock the focus. Make sure The green lamp next to the viewfinder lights. 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. 16
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LOADING THE FILM Slide the back cover release upward to 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 the film is lying flat. Notes: Use of ISO 400 film is recommended. When using non-DX-coded film, ISO 100 is automatically set. 17 BASIC OPERATIONS
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Correct. Make sure the film is lying flat before closing the back cover. Incorrect. Push the film cartridge gently as shown in (A) to position the film correctly. If the film is not lying flat as shown in (B), the film may not advance to the first frame. Caution: Do not touch the plastic parts near the take-up spool. 18
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Align the film leader with the mark Then press the right side of the back cover and close it securely. The film automatically advances to the first frame. Make sure The film does not overlap any of the positioning guides shown on the left. Then close the back cover. Open the lens barrier until you feel a click. 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 Open the lens barrier until you feel a click. 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 your finger from the flash to reactivate the camera. 20
