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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.

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  • 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: Main Features

    Thank you for purchasing an Olympus camera. Built-in 38mm~70mm (approx. 2X) zoom lens Remote control (optional) Quartz date or time imprinting (QUARTZDATE/DLX models only) Incorrect Indicator on MAIN FEATURES Manual Next operation operation Indicator blinking Symbols used in this manual:...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PREPARATIONS BASIC OPERATIONS ADVANCED TECHNIQUES CAMERA MAINTENANCE Names and functions of parts Viewfinder display/LCD panel Using the strap and soft case Outline of operations Loading the film Taking pictures Using the focus lock Unloading the film Flash photography Selftimer Remote control RC-100 (optional) Printing the date and time (for QUARTZDATE/DLX models only) Correcting the data (for QUARTZDATE/DLX models only) Questions and answers...

  • Page 4: Names And Functions Of Parts

    /REMOTE button Zoom dial (See p. 18.) Controls zoom-in and -out when turned Power switch (See p. 18.) Switches the power ON and OFF when turned Shutter release button (See p. 15.) Strap eyelet NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Mid-roll rewind button (See p.
  • Page 5 Viewfinder (See p. 6.) Film window Back cover release Tripod socket Back cover Battery compartment cover...

  • Page 6: Viewfinder Display/Lcd Panel

    VIEWFINDER DISPLAY Orange lamp Lights when the flash is ready to fire. Green lamp Lights when the subject is in focus. LCD PANEL VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL Close-up correction marks At a close distance, your subject must be positioned within the close-up correction marks. Date indicator (QUARTZDATE/DLX models only)

  • Page 7: Using The Strap And Soft Case

    USING THE STRAP AND SOFT CASE Using the Soft Case (optional) Attaching the Strap...

  • Page 8: Outline Of Operations

    Two AA (R6) alkaline batteries Lithium battery Load the batteries (p. 12). OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS Basic Shooting Procedures Open the back cover (p. 16) Load the film (p. 16).
  • 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).
  • Page 10 Turn the 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).
  • Page 11 Depress the shutter release button When the film reaches the end of Open the back cover to remove the roll, it will automatically rewind the rewound film (p. 24). fully to take a picture (p. 20). (p. 24).

  • Page 12: Loading The Batteries

    Remove the battery cover. 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. LOADING THE BATTERIES Insert the batteries, and replace the battery cover.

  • Page 13: Checking The Batteries

    CHECKING THE BATTERIES Set the ON/OFF switch to ON. Batteries are OK. The mark disappears after 12 sec. Batteries are low. Have spares handy. Blinks Batteries should be replaced immediately. Lights...

  • Page 14: Points To Remember

    Hold the Camera Correctly. Correct. Hold the camera firmly with both hands. In the vertical position, hold the camera with its flash positioned at the top. POINTS TO REMEMBER Correct. Incorrect. Caution: Keep your fingers away from the lens, flash, autofocus windows and light sensor.

  • Page 15: Proper Shutter Release

    Proper Shutter Release. Depress the shutter release button halfway To lock the focus. The green lamp lights in the viewfinder. Practice before loading the film. Depress the shutter release button fully To release the shutter and take the picture. Cautions: Press the shutter release button gently.

  • Page 16: Loading The Film

    Slide the back cover release upward to open the back cover. 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.
  • Page 17 Align the film leader with the Set the ON/OFF switch to ON. red mark, and close the back cover. The exposure counter on the LCD The film automatically advances to the first frame. panel reads Note: The film does not overlap any of the positioning blinks in the exposure counter, as shown guides shown above.

  • Page 18: Taking Pictures

    TAKING PICTURES Aim the camera at your subject. Rotate the power switch to Use the zoom dial for telephoto turn the power ON. or wide-angle photography. The lens protector opens, the lens extends slightly, and the LCD panel activates.
  • Page 19 Telephoto: 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 Position the autofocus mark on your subject. Autofocus mark...
  • Page 20 Depress the shutter release button halfway. The green lamp lights. Depress the shutter release button fully. The film automatically advances to the next frame.
  • Page 21 Working Distance The focus range of the camera is 0.6 m (2 ft) to (infinity). When the subject is closer than 0.6 m (2 ft), the shutter will not release. (The green lamp blinks.) When the subject is extremely close to the camera, the subject will be out of focus although the shutter releases.

  • Page 22: Using The Focus Lock

    USING THE FOCUS LOCK TO AVOID TAKING OUT-OF-FOCUS PICTURES When the main subject is not in Position the autofocus mark the center of the frame, use the your subject and press the shutter focus lock. release button halfway. Autofocus mark The autofocus mark must be positioned on the subject in order to focus on it.
  • Page 23 Reposition your subjects in the picture frame while keeping the shutter release button depressed halfway. Depress the shutter release button fully 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...

  • Page 24: Unloading The Film

    The camera automatically rewinds the film when you reach the end of a roll. After the motor stops and 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. UNLOADING THE FILM Rewinding the film before the end of the roll...

  • Page 25: Flash Photography

    This camera has four flash modes. Select the flash mode according to your shooting conditions and needs. How to select the flash mode: When the flash mode button is pressed, the flash mode changes in the order shown on the right. The selected flash mode is displayed on the LCD panel.

  • Page 26: Auto (Auto Flash)

    AUTO (Auto Flash) In the Auto Flash mode, the flash will fire automatically in low-light conditions. The orange lamp in the upper left of the viewfinder lights when the shutter release button is depressed halfway. Note. If the orange lamp blinks when the shutter release button is depressed halfway, the shutter won't release because the flash is being recharged.
  • Page 27 OFF (Flash Override) When you don't want the flash to fire, even in the dark. In the Flash-Off mode, the flash does not fire even in low-light conditions. Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited.

  • Page 28: Selftimer

    Press the /REMOTE button. is displayed on the LCD panel. 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.

  • Page 29: Remote Control Rc-100 (Optional)

    REMOTE CONTROL RC-100 (optional) Press the /REMOTE button. is displayed on the LCD panel. 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.

  • Page 30: Mode Button

    Choose the desired mode with the MODE button. The mode will switch in the described order by pressing the MODE button. PRINTING THE DATE AND TIME (for QUARTZDATE/DLX models) No data Year-month-day Month-day-year Day-month-year Day-hour-minute The quartz date shares the power source with the main unit.

  • Page 31: Correcting The Data

    Press the MODE button for two seconds or longer. 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. CORRECTING THE DATA (for QUARTZDATE/DLX models) Press the mode button...

  • Page 32: Questions And Answers

    Q: How long will the batteries last? A: If you use 24-exposure rolls of film and use the flash on half of all your pictures, one new 3V lithium battery or two new AA (R6) alkaline batteries will last for approximately 12 rolls or 8 rolls respectively.

  • Page 33: Care And Storage

    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 nearest Olympus dealer or Olympus service center.

  • Page 34: Battery Handling

    NOTES Even when batteries are brand-new, their service life may be shorter than specified if an extended period of time has passed since they were produced. Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries. When the camera is not to be used for an extended period of time (more than a year), remove the alkaline batteries from the camera to avoid damage from leakage.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    OPERATING PROBLEMS Symptom The camera does not The power is OFF work. The alignment of the battery terminals is not correct. The batteries are exhausted. The batteries are temporarily unable to function. The loaded film has been rewound. The film is incorrectly loaded. The LCD display turns off The LCD display turns off after four suddenly.
  • Page 36 OPERATING PROBLEMS Symptom The shutter doesn't release when the remote control's shutter release button is pressed. The green lamp blinks, and the shutter will not release. The orange lamp blinks, and the shutter will not release. The flash does not fire, even in the dark.
  • Page 37 PROBLEMS WITH THE PRINTED PICTURES Symptom The picture is out of The camera moved when the shutter focus. release button was pressed. The subject was not within the viewfinder's autofocus mark. The lens and autofocus windows were dirty. The autofocus window was blocked, such as by a finger.
  • Page 38 PROBLEMS WITH THE PRINTED PICTURES Symptom The picture is out of focus. The picture is too dark. Cause The subject was closer than the minimum working distance to the lens (0.6 m/2 ft). While using the self-timer, the shutter release button was pressed while standing right in front of the camera.
  • Page 39 Symptom The date has not been The date mode was set to printed (or looks faded).* no data ( - - - ) 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.

  • Page 40: Specifications

    38 ~ 70mm zoom lens. Film format: 35mm standard DX-coded film (24 X 36 mm). Lens: Olympus lens 38 ~ 70mm F4.5 ~ 7.8, 5 elements in 4 groups. Shutter: Programmed electronic shutter. Viewfinder: Real image type zoom viewfinder (with autofocus mark, close-up correction marks, autofocus indicator and flash indicator).
  • Page 41 Exposure counter: Progressive type with automatic reset, displayed on LCD panel. Self-timer: Electronic self-timer 12-sec. delay. Remote control (optional): Infrared remote control unit with 3-sec. delay. Film speed range: Automatic setting 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.
  • Page 42 Flash: Built-in flash. Recycling time: Approx. 5 sec. (at normal temperature with new batteries). Flash working range: Wide-angle — 06 ~ 3.8 m (2 ~ 12.5 ft), Telephoto — 0.6 ~ 2.2 m (2 ~ 7.2 ft) with ISO 100 color negative film; Wide-angle — 0.6 ~ 7.6 m (2 ~ 24.9 ft), Telephoto —...
  • Page 43 SPECIFICATIONS FOR DATE UNIT* Imprinting direction: Data imprinted onto film from lens side. Data coding: No data, year-month-day, month-day- year, day-month-year and day-hour-minute. SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. External indication of data: Data display on liquid crystal panel.
  • Page 44 San-Ei Building, 22-2, Nishi Shinjuku 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Tel. 03-3340-2211 OLYMPUS AMERICA INC. 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.

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