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INSTRUCTIONS Before using your AZ-220 WIDE ZOOM, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your AZ-220 WIDE ZOOM before taking important photographs.
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Thank you for purchasing the Olympus AZ-220 WIDE ZOOM. MAIN FEATURES Built-in 28mm~56mm 2X zoom lens: 28mm is perfect for scenery shots, while 56mm is ideal for quick snaps. Panorama* mode can be selected even in the middle of a loaded cartidge of film.
Outline of operations..... Names and functions of parts..4 Viewfinder display/LCD panel..6 Loading the batteries....12 PREPARATIONS Diopter adjustment......Checking the batteries....13 Using the strap....... Points to remember....... 14 Loading the film ...................... Taking pictures…………..................18 BASIC OPERATIONS Using the focus lock....................
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Power ON/OFF LCD panel SUBJECT button Displays the camera's mode (See p. 32.) button and operation conditions. (See p. 6.) Shutter release button FLASH button (See p. 14.) (See p. 28.) Self-timer- indicator Flash Light sensor Autofocus windows Zoom buttons (See p.
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Viewfinder (See p.6.) Diopter adjustment PANORAMA Slide (See p. 7.) selector (See p. 25.) Strap eyelet Film window Back cover release Battery compartment cover Back cover Tripod socket Mid-roll rewind button...
VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL VIEWFINDER DISPLAY In Panorama mode In Standard mode Close-up correction marks At a distance of 0.65 m (2.1 ft); your Close-up subject must be positioned within the close-up correction marks. correction marks Orange lamp Lights when the flash will fire.
DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT TO ADJUST THE VIEWFINDER TO COMPENSATE FOR NEAR AND FARSIGHTED VISION. Slide the diopter adjustment slide until the viewfinder display becomes clear. Slide to the left if you are farsighted or to the right if you are nearsighted.
USING THE STRAP ATTACHING THE STRAP Strap-grip For a more comfortable, secure grasp of the camera, place the strap-grip as close to the camera as possible. Strap-grip...
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SOFT CASE (optional) When you aim the camera, hold the strap-grip as shown above.
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OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS BASIC SHOOTING PROCEDURES Load the batteries. (p. 12) Open the back cover.(p. 16) Load the film. (p. 16) Depress the shutter release Press the zoom buttons to make Place the autofocus frame on the subject you want to take a button halfway to make sure the the subject larger or smaller.
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Press the ON/OFF button to turn Make sure the exposure counter Close the back cover. (p. 17) the power ON. (p. 18) on the LCD panel reads .(p. 17) When the film reaches the end, it Open the back cover to remove Depress the shutter release button is automatically rewound.
LOADING THE BATTERIES Insert the batteries and Remove the battery replace the battery cover. cover. • • Be sure the batteries are aligned Use two 3V lithium batteries (CR123A or DL123A). correctly as shown. Read "Battery handling" on page 40...
CHECKING THE BATTERIES Press the ON/OFF button to turn the power ON. Be sure to check the batteries as well. Batteries are OK. The mark disappears after 12 sec. Batteries are low. Have spares handy. Batteries should be replaced immediately.
POINTS TO REMEMBER Hold the Camera Correctly. Correct. Correct. Incorrect. • Hold the camera firmly with both hands. Caution; • Keep your fingers away Hold the strap-grip as shown on page 9, from the lens, flash, • In the vertical position, hold the camera with autofocus windows and its flash positioned at the top.
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Proper Shutter Release. Practice before loading the film. Depress the Depress the shutter release shutter release button halfway button fully Cautions: • Press the shutter release button gently • Avoid shaking the camera when pressing the shutter button to prevent blurry pictures. To lock the focus.
LOADING THE FILM Slide the back cover Insert the film cartridge, release upwards to open making sure the film is the back cover. lying flat. Do not touch the inside of the camera, especially the lens. If the lens is dirty, use a blower brush to blow away the dust and lightly wipe off the lens with a soft cloth.
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Align the film leader Press the ON/OFF button with the red mark, and to turn the power ON. close the back cover. The exposure counter on the LCD panel reads The film automatically advances to the first frame. Note: blinks in the exposure counter, as shown above, reload the film.
TAKING PICTURES Press the ON/OFF Aim the camera at your button to turn the subject. Use the zoom power ON. buttons to make the subject larger or smaller. The lens protector opens, the lens extends slightly, and the LCD panel activates.
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Depress the shutter Depress the shutter release button halfway. release button fully. The film automatically advances to the The green lamp lights. next frame.
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Working Distance Close-Up Correction Close-up correction marks Picture frame The focus range of the camera is 0.65 m (2.1 ft) (infinity). • When the subject is closer than 0.65 m (2.1 ft), the shutter will not release. (The green lamp blinks.) Image area of picture •...
USING THE FOCUS LOCK TO AVOID TAKING OUT-OF-FOCUS PICTURES When the main subject is not Position the autofocus in the center of the frame, frame on your subject use the focus lock. and press the shutter release button halfway. Autofocus frame The autofocus frame must be The green lamp lights.
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Reposition your subjects in Depress the shutter the picture frame while release button fully to keeping the shutter release take picture. button depressed halfway. Difficult Autofocus Subjects • Glossy and reflective surfaces • Black objects • Subjects behind glass or wire mesh •...
UNLOADING THE FI L M Rewinding the film before The camera automatically rewinds the film when you the end of the roll reach the end of a roll. After the motor stops and starts Press the mid-roll rewind button with the blinking on the LCD panel, open the tip of a ballpoint pen, or the like.
TAKING PANORAMA PICTURES To select the Panorama mode: To select the Standard mode: Slide the Panorama Push upward the Panorama selector to the left. release. The Panorama selec- tor slides back to the right. Viewfinder in the Panorama mode Viewfinder in the Standard mode...
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CLOSE-UP PRINTING PANORAMA PICTURES CORRECTION IN THE PANORAMA MODE Shot in the Standard mode Close-up correction marks Shot in the Panorama mode Picture frame Film When printed Standard-size print Panorama print Picture frame at 0.65 m When Panorama pictures are shot, As you approach the subject, the available image area reduces.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING PANORAMA-FORMAT PRINTS There are three possible ways in which a roll of film may be taken: Shot only in the Standard mode Shot only in the Panorama mode Shot in both the Panorama and Standard modes With film taken as described in or , please be sure to inform your processing lab accordingly when you have your film developed.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY This camera has five flash modes. Select the flash mode according to your shooting conditions and needs. How to select the Mode Function flash mode: Automatically fires in low-light When the FLASH button is and backlit conditions. (p. 29) pressed, the flash mode changes in the order shown on the right.
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AUTO (Auto Flash Mode) In the Auto Flash mode, the flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlit conditions. Use this mode in ordinary situations. Flash Working Range WIDE (28mm) TELE (56mm) 0.65m~5.3m 0.65m~2.8m (2.1ft ~17.4ft) (2.1ft~9.2ft) 0.65m~4.0m 0.65m~7.5m (2.1ft ~13.1ft) (2.1ft~24.6ft) 0.65m~10.6m 0.65m~5.6m...
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AUTO-S (Red-Eye Reducing Flash) OFF (Flash Override) Significantly reduces the phe- When you don't want the flash to nomenon of "red-eye" (when a fire, even in the dark. subject's eyes appear red). In the Auto-S Flash mode, the camera will emit a In the Flash-OFF mode, the flash does not fire even series of low-power pre-flashes before the regular in low-light conditions.
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Night-Scene Flash FILL-IN (Forced Activation) When you want to fire the flash When you want both the subject in the foreground and the night-scene in the every shot. background to be properly exposed. In the FILL-IN Flash mode, the flash fires regardless Use the Night-Scene Flash mode to properly light of available light.
USING THE SUBJECT BUTTON Press the SUBJECT button to select the required mode. Every time you press the SUBJECT button, the mode switches as shown below. Mode Function Self-Timer (p. 33) You can put yourself in the picture. Continuous Shooting (p. 34) You can shoot a continuous series of pictures.
SELF-TIMER To Put Yourself in the Picture Press the SUBJECT button Aim at your subject, until is displayed on the and press the shutter LCD panel. release button. Self-timer Blinks. indicator lights. The shutter will be released 12 Notes: • The focus and exposure will be locked when the shutter seconds later.
CONTINUOUS SHOOTING To Shoot a Continuous Series of Pictures. Press the SUBJECT The camera will shoot button until C is repeatedly as long as displayed on the LCD the shutter release panel. button is fully depressed. Notes: • The shutter will release at intervals of 1.7 seconds (or 4 seconds after the flash fires). •...
DUAL-FRAME SELF-TIMER To Take Two Self-Timer Pictures in Rapid Succession. Aim at your subject, and Press the SUBJECT press the shutter release button until button. displayed. The shutter will be released for Notes: • The interval between the first and second shutter the first time in 12 seconds, and release is approximately 2 seconds (or 5 seconds after the flash fires for the first shot).
SPOT METERING To Limit Light Metering to a Particular Area of the Framed Picture. Position the autofocus frame Press the SUBJECT over the desired area. Depress button until the shutter release button displayed on the LCD panel. halfway to lock the exposure. Note: The focus will also lock when the shutter release button is depressed halfway.
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Press the shutter release button fully to take pictures.
Where can I get them? pictures, two new 3V lithium batteries A: Ask your nearest Olympus service (DL123A/CR123A) will last for 30 or center. more rolls of film. If you do not use the...
THINNERS, OR BENZINE TO CLEAN WARNING THE CAMERA. • NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE • AVOID STRONG IMPACTS CAUSED THE CAMERA; IT CONTAINS A BY BUMPING OR DROPPING THE HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT. CAMERA. In case of malfunction, consult your nearest Olympus dealer or Olympus service center.
BATTERY HANDLING NOTES WARNINGS • Even when batteries are brand-new, • NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, their service life may be shorter than RECHARGE, OR SHORT CIRCUIT specified if an extended period of time BATTERIES. NEVER EXPOSE has passed since they were BATTERIES TO EXCESSIVE HEAT produced.
TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATING PROBLEMS Symptom Remedy Cause The camera does not The power is OFF. Press the power button again. p. 18 Reload the batteries correctly. work. The alignment of the battery p. 12 terminals is not correct. The batteries are exhausted. Replace the batteries with new ones.
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PROBLEMS WITH THE PRINTED PICTURES Symptom Remedy Cause See: The picture is out of The camera moved when the shutter Hold the camera correctly and press the p. 14 focus. release button was pressed. shutter release button gently. The subject was not within the Position the subject in the center of the p.
Panorama size). Flash: Built-in flash. Recycling time: Approx. 0.2 ~ 3.5 sec. (at normal temperature with new batteries). Flash working Lens: Olympus lens 28~56mm F3.5~6.5, 8 elements in 7 groups. range: Wide-angle — 0.65 ~ 5.3 m (2.1 ~17.4 ft), Telephoto —...
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