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REMOTE CONTROL RC-100 (optional)

1.

Press the /REMOTE button.

is displayed on the LCD

panel.

2.

Aim the remote control at the camera,

and press the button. The shutter will
be released after 3 seconds.

After shooting, press the /REMOTE button

again to cancel the Selftimer/remote control
mode.

CAUTIONS: KEEP

THE

REMOTE CONTROL OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. IF A CHILD SWALLOWS THE REMOTE

CONTROL, CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.

NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE THE REMOTE CONTROL. NEVER EXPOSE

THE REMOTE CONTROL TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR OPEN FLAME.

Notes:

Use the remote control within the above range.

The camera will focus on the subject directly in front of it.

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Summary of Contents for 211

Page 1: ...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 ...

Page 2: ...70mm approx 2X zoom lens Remote control optional Quartz date or time imprinting QUARTZDATE DLX models only Symbols used in this manual Incorrect Indicator on Manual operation Indicator blinking Next operation Attention Operation order Depress halfway Automatic operation 2 ...

Page 3: ...cking the batteries Points to remember 12 13 14 Loading the film Taking pictures Usingthefocuslock Unloadingthefilm Flashphotography Selftimer Remote control RC 100 optional Printing the date and time for QUARTZDATE DLX models only Correcting the data for QUARTZDATE DLX models only 16 18 22 24 25 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 40 Questions and answers Care and storage Battery handling Troubleshooting Spe...

Page 4: ...n turned Shutter release button See p 15 Strap eyelet QUARTZDATE DLX models only Viewfinder Light sensor Selftimer indicator MODE and SET buttons See p 30 31 LCDpanel See p 6 Displays the camera s mode and operation conditions REMOTE button See p 28 29 Mid roll rewind button See p 24 Flash mode button See p 25 Flash Autofocus windows Lens 4 ...

Page 5: ...Viewfinder See p 6 Film window Back cover release Tripod socket Back cover Battery compartment cover 5 ...

Page 6: ...n focus LCD PANEL Date indicator QUARTZDATE DLX models only Flash modes p 25 Battery check p 13 Selftimer remote control optional p 28 29 Exposure counter p 17 Autofocus mark Position your subject within the autofocus mark Close up correction marks At a close distance your subject must be positioned within the close up correction marks 6 ...

Page 7: ...USING THE STRAP AND SOFT CASE Attaching the Strap Using the Soft Case optional 7 ...

Page 8: ...OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS Basic Shooting Procedures Load the batteries p 12 Open the back cover p 16 Load the film p 16 Two AA R6 alkaline batteries Lithium battery 8 ...

Page 9: ...Align the film leader with the mark and close the back cover p 17 Set the ON OFF switch to ON p 18 Make sure the exposure counter on the LCD panel reads p 17 9 ...

Page 10: ... zoom dial for telephoto or wide angle photography p 18 Place the autofocus mark on the subject you want to photograph p 19 Depress the shutter release button halfway to make sure the green lamp lights p 20 10 ...

Page 11: ...Depress the shutter release button fully to take a picture p 20 When the film reaches the end of the roll it will automatically rewind p 24 Open the back cover to remove the rewound film p 24 11 ...

Page 12: ... Use one 3V lithium battery CR123A or DL123A or two AA R6 alkaline batteries Before loading the batteries set the ON OFF switch to OFF The lens protector may sometimes open and close when the batteries have been loaded Be sure the batteries are aligned correctly as shown Insert the bottom of the battery first Read Battery Handling on page 34 12 ...

Page 13: ...CHECKINGTHEBATTERIES 1 Set the ON OFF switch to ON Blinks Lights Batteries are OK The mark disappears after 12 sec Batteries are low Have spares handy Batteries should be replaced immediately 13 ...

Page 14: ...rrectly Correct Correct Incorrect Hold the camera firmly with both hands In the vertical position hold the camera with its flash positioned at the top Caution Keep your fingers away from the lens flash autofocus windows and light sensor 14 ...

Page 15: ...halfway 2 Depress the shutter release button fully Cautions Press the shutter release button gently Avoid shaking the camera when pressing theshutterrelease button to preventblurry pictures To lock the focus The green lamp lights in the viewfinder To release the shutter and take the picture 15 ...

Page 16: ...ard to open the back cover 2 Insert the film cartridge making sure the film is lying 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 Correct Incorrect 16 ...

Page 17: ...r 4 Set the ON OFF switch to ON The film automatically advances to the first frame The film does not overlap any of the positioning guides shown above The exposure counter on the LCD panel reads Note If blinks in the exposure counter as shown above reload the film 17 ...

Page 18: ... Rotate the power switch to turn thepower ON 2 Aim the camera at your subject Use the zoom dial for telephoto or wide angle photography The lens protector opens the lens extends slightly and the LCD panel activates 18 ...

Page 19: ...ephoto Turn the zoom dial to T Maximum telephoto focal length 70 mm Wide angle Turn the zoom dial to W Maximum wide angle focal length 38 mm 3 Position the autofocus mark on your subject Autofocus mark 19 ...

Page 20: ...4 Depress the shutter release button halfway 5 Depress the shutter release button fully The green lamp lights The film automatically advances to the next frame 20 ...

Page 21: ...us although the shutter releases Close Up Correction Close up correction marks Picture frame Image area of picture at 0 6 m 2 ft The viewfinder s picture frame shows the area that can be shot for subjects at However the picture area will move lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject At 0 6 m 2 ft the shaded area is the actual available image area In this case the subject should be ...

Page 22: ...ocus lock Autofocus mark 1 Position the autofocus mark on your subject and press the shutter release button halfway The autofocus mark must be positioned on the subject in order to focus on it In the above case the camera will focus on the tree in the background and the subjects will be out of focus The green lamp lights 22 ...

Page 23: ... to take picture Difficult Autofocus Subjects Glossy and reflective surfaces Black objects Subjects behind glass or wire mesh Flames and smoke Excessively bright light within the picture area In the above situations use the focus lock by focusing on a different subject at a similar distance Then reposition the correct subject in the picture frame 23 ...

Page 24: ...the roll After the motor stops and starts blinking on the LCD panel open the back cover and remove the film Note The final number of exposures may sometimes exceed the number of exposures specified on the film Press the mid roll rewind button with the tip of a ballpoint pen or the like Do not use an instrument with a sharp tip 24 ...

Page 25: ...TO AUTO S OFF FILL IN Function Automatically fires in low light conditions p 26 Significantly reduces the phenomenon of red eye when a subject s eyes appear red p 26 The flash does not fire p 27 Fires regardless of available light p 27 Note AUTO S will not be canceled when the power is turned OFF All other modes will return to the AUTO mode FLASH WORKING RANGE ISO 100 200 400 W Wide Angle 0 6 3 8 ...

Page 26: ...r several seconds before shooting AUTO S Red Eye Reducing Flash Significantly reduces the phenomenon of red eye when a subject s eyes appear red in the final photograph In the Auto S Flash mode the camera will emit a series of low power pre flashes before the regular flash This makes the subjects pupils contract significantly reducing red eye Except for the pre flashes this mode is the same as the...

Page 27: ...is prohibited Note Since a slow shutter speed down to 1 second is automatically selected in low light situations the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurred pictures caused by shaking the camera FILL IN ForcedActivation When you want to fire the flash every shot In the Fill in Flash mode the flash fires regardless of available light This mode can be used to brighten up a subject s shaded...

Page 28: ...utton 10 sec 2 sec Selftimer indicator lights Blinks Notes The focus and exposure will be locked when the shutter release button is depressed halfway After the shutter is released the Selftimer mode will be disengaged To cancel the Selftimer after it has been activated press the REMOTE button again The shutterwill be released 12 seconds later 28 ...

Page 29: ...EMOTE button again to cancel the Selftimer remote control mode CAUTIONS KEEP THE REMOTE CONTROL OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN IF A CHILD SWALLOWS THE REMOTE CONTROL CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE THE REMOTE CONTROL NEVER EXPOSE THE REMOTE CONTROL TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR OPEN FLAME Notes Use the remote control within the above range The camera will focus on the subject directly i...

Page 30: ...Day hour minute The quartz date shares the power source with the main unit Make sure to correct the data after the batteries are replaced The data is imprinted in the lower right of the picture If there is something whitish or tinged with orange where the data is imprinted the data may be difficult to read On the frame s after the specified final exposure ofthe film the data may not be imprinted o...

Page 31: ...utton to correct the data The year indication will start blinking Note As you press the mode button the blinking indication changes in the order of year month day hour and minute The data correction will be finished when the mode button is pressed again If you press the button once the number on display will advance by 1 And if you keep it pressed the numbers will run through in rapid succession 3...

Page 32: ...fluid Q Can I use film that is not DX coded A Yes but only ISO 100 film Q When does the camera measure and set the exposure A When the shutter release button is de pressed halfway the camera measures both the exposure and focus and locks them as long as the shutter release button remains halfway depressed Q Can the battery in the optional remote control RC 100 be replaced with a new one A No it ca...

Page 33: ...THE CAMERA OR ITS CONTROLS DO NOT TOUCH THE CONTACT POINTS INSIDE THE CAMERA DO NOT USE ORGANIC SOLVENTS THINNERS OR BENZINE TO CLEAN THE CAMERA AVOID STRONG IMPACT CAUSED BY BUMPING OR DROPPING THE CAMERA KEEP THE CAMERA DRY DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMERA TO EXCESSIVE DUST AND SAND WARNING NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA IT CONTAINS A HIGH VOLTAGE CIRCUIT In case of malfunction consult your nea...

Page 34: ... Keep spare batteries on hand when going on a long trip or to a cold area Sweat and oil can prevent a battery s terminals from making electrical contact To avoid this wipe both terminals before loading batteries WARNINGS NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE RECHARGE OR SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERIES NEVER EXPOSE BATTERIES TO EXCESSIVE HEAT KEEP THE BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN IF A CHILD SWALLOWS A BATTERY...

Page 35: ...e LCD display turns off after four and a half minutes if the camera is not used Remedy Set the ON OFF switch to ON Reload the batteries correctly Replace the batteries with newones Keep the camera warm while using it Remove the film Reload the film Turn the power off and then on again or press the shutter release button halfway to turn on the LCD panel In addition the power is turned OFF automatic...

Page 36: ...mer Remote Control mode was entered causing the LCD panel to turn off The camera is too close to the subject The flash has not been recharged yet The flash mode is set to OFF High speed film is used Remedy Turn the zoom dial The LCD will light Then press the REMOTE button again Move the camera farther than 0 6 m 2 ft from the subject Remove your finger from the shutter release button and wait for ...

Page 37: ... mark The lens and autofocus windows were dirty The autofocus window was blocked such as by a finger Remedy Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter release button gently Position the subject in the center of the autofocus mark or use the focus lock Clean the lens and autofocus windows Hold the camera correctly keeping your fingers clear of the autofocus windows See p 14 p 22 p 14 37 ...

Page 38: ... the background The flash was blocked such as by a finger The subject was out of the working range of the flash The subjectwas backlit Remedy Shoot from more than 0 6 m 2 ft away from the subject Do not stand in front of the camera Press the shutter release button while looking through the viewfinder Use the focus lock to set focus on an object at the same distance from the camera as you will be H...

Page 39: ...ta There is a bright color like white orange or yellow in the area of the picture where the date is printed The picture was taken with black and white film Remedy Change the date mode to another setting Avoid bright colors in the lower left corner of your photo compositions Do not use black and white film See p 30 39 ...

Page 40: ...utter Viewfinder Real image type zoom viewfinder with autofocus mark close up correction marks autofocus indicator and flash indicator Focusing Active type autofocus system Focus lock possible Focusing range 0 6 m 2 ft infinity Exposure control Programmed automatic exposure control Center weighted average light metering Auto exposure range Wide angle EV4 4 F4 5 1 sec to EV16 F11 1 500 sec Telephot...

Page 41: ...ing with DX coded film with ISO 50 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 For non DX coded film and film speeds lower than ISO 50 film speed is set to ISO 100 Film loading Automatic loading Automatically advances to first frame when camera back is closed Film advance Automatic film winding Film rewind Automatic film rewind automatic rewind activation at end of film automatic rewind stop Rewind possible at any ...

Page 42: ...ephoto 0 6 4 4 m 2 14 4 ft with ISO 400 color negative film Flash modes AUTO Automatic flash activation in low light AUTO S Red eye reducing in low light OFF No flash FILL IN Forced activation Battery check Displayed on LCD panel Power source One 3V lithium battery CR123A or DL123A or two AA R6 alkaline batteries Dimensions 128 W X 66 H X 50 D mm 5 1 16 X 2 5 8 X 1 15 16 in without protrusions Wei...

Page 43: ... day hour minute External indication of data Data display on liquid crystal panel Film speed setting Automatic film speed setting Automatic calendar system Up to year 2013 Power source Ordinarily used with camera body QUARTZDATE DLX models only SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER 43 ...

Page 44: ... Two Corporate Center Drive Melville NY 11747 3157 U S A Tel 516 844 5000 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO EUROPA GMBH Premises Goods delivery Wendenstrasse 14 16 20097 Hamburg Germany Tel 040 237730 Letters Postfach 10 49 08 20034 Hamburg Germany OLYMPUS OPTICALCO U K LTD 2 8 Honduras Street London EC1Y 0TX United Kingdom Tel 0171 253 2772 ...

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