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INSTRUCTIONS

Read this manual carefully before using your

camera.

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Page 1: ...INSTRUCTIONS Read this manual carefully before using your camera...

Page 2: ...oring 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...

Page 3: ...AINS 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 NEAR...

Page 4: ...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 2...

Page 5: ...onal 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...

Page 6: ...m 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 b...

Page 7: ...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...

Page 8: ...CD 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 ba...

Page 9: ...firmation 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 D...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...DJUSTMENT 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...

Page 12: ...r 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 ful...

Page 13: ...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 wi...

Page 14: ...lly 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 ou...

Page 15: ...ay 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 gentl...

Page 16: ...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...

Page 17: ...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...

Page 18: ...ally 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 pane...

Page 19: ...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 f...

Page 20: ...2 Aim the camera at your subject Use the zoom lever for telephoto or wide angle photography 20...

Page 21: ...How to Use the Zoom Lever Telephoto Pull the lever to the T side to zoom in Wide angle Push the lever to the W side to zoom out 21...

Page 22: ...the shutter release button halfway to adjust the focus Focus has been correctly adjusted and the green lamp lights Exposure will also be adjusted automatically WARNING SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE MAY RESULT FR...

Page 23: ...the lens autofocus windows and flash Working distance 0 8 m 2 6 ft infinity Notes When the subject is closer than the minimum working distance the shutter will not release The green lamp blinks When t...

Page 24: ...the focus on a subject even in compositions where the subject may not be in the center of the frame Close up Correction Picture area at infinity Close up correction marks Image area of picture at 0 8...

Page 25: ...will retract automatically 2 Close the lens barrier completely Caution Do not forcibly close the lens barrier as it will interfere with lens retraction Note The power is turned off automatically afte...

Page 26: ...of a roll After the motor stops and starts blinking on the LCD panel open the back cover and remove the film Rewinding the film before the end of the roll Press the mid roll rewind button gently with...

Page 27: ...nside the camera when the back cover is open in the Panorama mode Notes Always set the panorama switch to either end not midway between the two ends The panorama frame in the viewfinder will disappear...

Page 28: ...that you consult your local film processor or camera dealer before taking pictures in the Panorama mode When pictures taken in the Panorama mode are printed in the standard size black strips appear at...

Page 29: ...time can be included even in the Panorama mode but the characters will be slightly larger than normal For QUARTZDATE PANORAMA models only Close up Correction in the Panorama Mode At about 0 8 m 2 6 ft...

Page 30: ...Use these modes in accordance with the photographic conditions and your purpose Setting the Modes Each time the shooting mode button is pressed the mode will change sequentialty as shown on page 31 WA...

Page 31: ...Override mode p 35 Fill in Flash Forced Activation mode p 36 Night Scene Flash mode p 37 Red Eye Reduction Night Scene Flash mode p 38 Note The flash strength is automatically controlled to prevent pi...

Page 32: ...blinking the flash is being recharged and the shutter won t release Release your finger from the shutter release button and wait for several seconds Maximum distance is about 70 of the working range w...

Page 33: ...ar red in flash photography In the flash mode the camera will fire a series of low power pre flashes before the regular flash Red eye reduction may not be effective when the subject 1 Is not looking a...

Page 34: ...effectiveness of red eye reduction varies depending on the individual characteristics of subjects IMPORTANT Be sure to hold the camera still until the shutter releases It takes approximately 1 second...

Page 35: ...fireworks Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited or in twilight or night scenes Note Since a slow shutter speed down to 2 seconds is automatically selected...

Page 36: ...light Use this mode to compensate for a shadow cast on the subject s face such as the shadow of a tree It is also used when shooting in backlit conditions or under artificial lighting such as fluores...

Page 37: ...d camera shake the use of a tripod is recommended since a slow shutter speed down to approximately 4 seconds is automatically selected in low light situations Turning off the camera restores the Auto...

Page 38: ...d while reducing the red eye phenomenon Notes Except for the pre flashes this mode is the same as the Night Scene Flash mode Read precautionary remarks in Red Eye Reduction Flash p 33 and Night Scene...

Page 39: ...enter the Spot mode The LCD panel displays Press those buttons simultaneously again to cancel the Spot mode 2 Position the autofocus mark on your subject and press the shutter release button halfway T...

Page 40: ...utton depressed halfway Then press the shutter release button fully After the Spot mode has been engaged or disengaged check the selftimer remote control and flash mode settings Focus and exposure can...

Page 41: ...me When the background is brighter than the subject the subject is backlit Difficult to Autofocus Subjects Although this camera s autofocus system can lock on virtually any subject under certain condi...

Page 42: ...position the correct subject in the picture frame Subjects with low contrast Subjects that do not contain vertical lines Subjects with an extremely bright area in the part of the image Two subjects at...

Page 43: ...tripod or other support 2 Aim at your subject and press the shutter release button The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after you press the button The selftimer automatically disengages afte...

Page 44: ...Notes The focus and exposure will be locked when the shutter release button is depressed halfway To cancel the selftimer after it has been activated press the button again 44...

Page 45: ...200 REMOTE CONTROL optional 1 Pressthe button to display To cancel this mode press the button again 2 Aim the remote control at the camera and press the button The shutter will be released after about...

Page 46: ...L TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR OPEN FLAME Notes Use the remote control within a range that can be seen in the viewfinder The camera will focus on the subject directly in front of it The remote control may not...

Page 47: ...and close the buckle The remote control can be attached to round straps with a diameter of 3 5 mm 0 12 0 2 in and flat straps with a thickness of 1 2 2 mm 0 05 0 08 in and a width of 6 12 5 mm 0 24 0...

Page 48: ...he plus mark showing on top 3 Attach the battery cover by sliding in the direction of the arrow 4 Close the buckle Handling Cautions Never apply excessive force to the remote control when attached to...

Page 49: ...TING THE DATE AND TIME for QUARTZDATE DELUXE models only As you press the MODE button the mode will switch in the order shown below No data Year month day Month day year Day month year Day hour minute...

Page 50: ...after the battery is replaced The data is imprinted in the lower right corner of the picture When there are bright colors like white orange yellow etc the data may be difficult to read The data may no...

Page 51: ...indication will start blinking Do not use an instrument with a sharp tip 2 Press the SET button to correct the year If you press the button once the number on the display will advance by 1 If you keep...

Page 52: ...ODE buttons until the hours and the minutes have been set 5 Press the MODE button for completion The indication becomes year month day After completion select the mode to be displayed p 49 Note As you...

Page 53: ...ily darkens the viewfinder during shutter release to provide you with confirmation that the shutter has been released If you do not want to use this function keep the SET button pressed until the VF i...

Page 54: ...ch Do not expose the camera to formalin or naphthalene If the camera gets wet wipe it with a dry towel The salt in seawater can be especially damaging Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol or pa...

Page 55: ...not apply excessive force to the zoom lens Keep the camera in a well ventilated place Do not expose the camera to extreme heat over 40 C 104 F or to extreme cold below 10 C 14 F Low temperatures even...

Page 56: ...to a warm place or in the event of a sudden temperature change put the camera into a plastic bag This allows the camera s temperature to change slowly Once the camera has adjusted to the new temperatu...

Page 57: ...mera as well as other problems Try to press the shutter release button and check the operation of the camera before use Some airport X ray machines can damage the film in your camera Try to avoid pass...

Page 58: ...llowing warnings and take the necessary precautions if your camera becomes wet The camera can withstand splashing water e g seaside and poolside The camera can be used in rain or snow but should not b...

Page 59: ...gets wet take the following precautions to maintain your camera in good working order Clean the entire exterior of the camera with a dry cloth Open the battery compartment and remove the battery leavi...

Page 60: ...proof performance They may need more frequent replacement depending on use and wear If the gaskets are damaged or need replacement contact your nearest Olympus service center If you are taking picture...

Page 61: ...m 24 x 36 mm Lens Olympus lens 38 170 mm F4 8 13 10 elements in 8 groups Shutter Programmed electronic shutter Viewfinder Standard panorama switchable models with panorama switch only visual confirmat...

Page 62: ...automatic exposure control 3 zone light metering switchable to spot metering Auto exposure range Wide angle EV 2 6 F4 8 4 sec EV 16 F12 8 1 400sec Telephoto EV 5 4 F13 4 sec EV 17 F22 9 1 250 sec Expo...

Page 63: ...sec delay Film speed range Automatic setting with DX coded film with ISO 50 100 200 400 800 1600 and 3200 Film speeds other than above will be automatically set to next lower speed For non DX coded f...

Page 64: ...advances to first frame when camera back cover is closed Film advance Automatic film winding Film rewind Automatic film rewind automatic rewind activation at end of film automatic rewind stop Rewind...

Page 65: ...de angle 0 8 5 m 2 6 16 4 ft Telephoto 0 8 1 8 m 2 6 5 9 ft with ISO 100 color negative film Wide angle 0 8 10 m 2 6 32 8 ft Telephoto 0 8 3 6 m 2 6 11 8 ft with ISO 400 color negative film Flash mode...

Page 66: ...attery check Displayed on LCD panel Power source One 3 V lithium battery DL123A CR123A Dimensions 123 W x 66 5 H x 50 D mm 4 8 x 2 6 x 2 0 in without protrusions Weight without battery 275 g 9 7 oz 66...

Page 67: ...nted onto film from lens side Data coding No data year month day month day year day month year and day hour minute External indication of data Data display on LCD panel Automatic calendar system Up to...

Page 68: ...ice life approx 5 years or approx 20 000 operations Dimensions 32 x 44 x 13 mm 1 3 x 1 7 x 0 5 in Weight 11 g 0 4 oz without battery Other Operating confirmation beeper weatherproof design SPECIFICATI...

Page 69: ...amera die EG Richtlinie 89 336EWG erf llt Cet appareil photo est conforme a la directive UE89 336 CEE pour le marquage CE Esta c mara cumple con la directiva de la Union Europea 89 336 EEC para la mar...

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