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- Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use.
- Page 2 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. Ignoring this warning may WARNING result in the death or serious injury of the user.
- Page 3 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 30mm ~ 60mm 2X zoom lens. Use IX240 cartridge film for simple one-touch film loading.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
PREPARATIONS BASIC OPERATIONS Names and functions of parts ... 6 Viewfinder display/LCD panel ... 8 Cartridge ... 9 Using the strap/Soft case ... 11 Outline of operations ... 12 Loading the battery ... 15 Checking the battery ... 16 Points to remember ... 17 Loading the cartridge film ... - Page 5 ADVANCED TECHNIQUES CAMERA MAINTENANCE Setting the print type ... 27 Using the landscape/flash modes ... 32 Auto (Auto-flash) ... 33 Landscape ... 34 Flash Off ... 35 Fill-in (Forced Activation) ... 36 Auto Slow ... 37 Using red-eye reduction/selftimer ... 38 Red-eye reduction ...
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Page 6: Names And Functions Of Parts
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Zoom button (p. 21) T — telephoto W — wide-angle Mid-roll rewind button (p. 26) Shutter release button Light sensor Autofocus window Lens LCD panel Quartz date mode buttons (p. 42) Red-eye reduction/selftimer button (p. 39) Landscape/flash mode button (p. - Page 7 Viewfinder Flash indicator lamp Battery compartment cover (p. 15) Battery compartment cover release Tripod socket Print type selector switch (p. 27) Power switch (p. 19) Cartridge cover release lever (p. 19) Strap eyelet Cartridge cover...
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Page 8: Viewfinder Display/Lcd Panel
VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL VIEWFINDER DISPLAY LCD PANEL Flash indicator lamp Battery check Lights when flash is ready Displayed only when to fire. battery level is low (p. 16). Close-up correction Flash mode display marks (p. 23) (p. 32) Autofocus frame Landscape mode display Position your subject (p. -
Page 9: Cartridge
CARTRIDGE IX 240 Cartridge Film Data disk Cartridge spool Lightlock door drive Lightlock door Cartridge spool Cartridge label Visual Exposure Indicator Never apply undue force to the cartridge spool, lightlock door drive or lightlock door because this can result in damage or exposure of the film. - Page 10 Understanding The Visual Exposure Indicator Unexposed Partially exposed Exposed Processed Only cartridges with the (unexposed) visual exposure indicator can be used with this camera. When a cartridge with other than the is loaded, the camera will rewind the film and set the cartridge (exposed).
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Page 11: Using The Strap/Soft Case
USING THE STRAP/SOFT CASE Attaching the strap. The soft case can also be carried on a belt. -
Page 12: Outline Of Operations
OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS Basic Shooting Procedures Load a battery (p. 15). Turn on the power switch. Make sure mark is not displayed on the LCD panel. Open the cartridge cover (p. 19). Insert a cartridge (p. 20). - Page 13 Close the cartridge cover. The film will automatically advance to the first frame (p. 20). Make sure the cartridge mark and the exposure counter display is correct. The exposure counter indicates the number of exposures remaining. Operate the zoom button to compose the scene (p.
- Page 14 Press the shutter release button and take the picture (p. 22). The shutter will not release when the flash indicator lamp is blinking. When the film reaches the end it will automatically rewind (p. 26). Open the cartridge cover and remove the cartridge (p.
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Page 15: Loading The Battery
LOADING THE BATTERY Use one 3V lithium Battery (CR-2) Open the battery compartment cover. When replacing the battery, make sure to turn the power switch OFF before unloading the batteries. Take care not to injure your fingernail when opening the battery cover. Insert the new battery correctly as shown and close the battery compartment cover tightly. -
Page 16: Checking The Battery
CHECKING THE BATTERY Turn the power switch ON and check the battery condition. Display Battery level is OK. mark not displayed. mark blinks. Battery power is low. Exposure counter not Battery is dead and should be replaced immediately. displayed. Note: Keep spare batteries on hand when going on a long trip or when using the camera in cold weather. -
Page 17: Points To Remember
POINTS TO REMEMBER Hold the Camera Correctly. Correct. Correct. Incorrect. Try not to hold the barrel. When set to TELE, the lens will automatically return to WIDE after 3 minutes. Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash. As the focal length becomes larger. - Page 18 Proper Shutter Release. The shutter release button has two clicks. Practice before loading the film. Depress the shutter release button halfway to lock the focus. Focus and exposure will be locked properly. Make sure Make sure the flash indicator lamp next to the viewfinder is lighted.
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Page 19: Loading The Cartridge Film
LOADING THE CARTRIDGE FILM This camera uses IX240 cartridges. Just load the cartridge; the camera does the rest automatically. Set the power switch to ON. * Use only cartridges with the visual exposure indicator. (p. 10) Determine whether or not a cartridge is loaded by checking the LCD panel cartridge mark Make sure... - Page 20 Insert the cartridge correctly and close the cartridge cover. The film will advance automatically to the first frame. Make sure the number of possible exposures are displayed on the LCD panel. mark will blink when no cartridge is loaded or when other than an unexposed cartridge is loaded.
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Page 21: Taking Pictures
TAKING PICTURES Turn the Power switch to ON. Make sure The lens barrier is open, the lens is extended and the LCD panel is lighted. Look through the viewfinder, press the Zoom lever and compose the picture. Do not look directly at the sun through the viewfinder. - Page 22 Position the subject inside the autofocus frame. Depress the shutter release button halfway. The shutter will not release while the flash indicator lamp is blinking. To take a picture with the subject outside the autofocus frame as shown here, use the focus lock (p.
- Page 23 Working Distance The focus range of the camera is 0.6 m (2ft) to (infinity). It is recommended that you use the Landscape mode (p. 34) when taking pictures of scenery. Before the shutter is released, the image in the viewfinder will become larger but this does not affect the image in the picture.
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Page 24: Using The Focus Lock
USING THE FOCUS LOCK To avoid taking out of focus pictures. The focus lock is used when the subject is outside the autofocus frame. Position the subject within the autofocus frame and press the shutter release button half-way. The exposure will also be locked at this time. The autofocus lock is released when the finger is removed from the shutter release button. -
Page 25: After Shooting
AFTER SHOOTING Turn the Power switch to OFF. Make sure That the lens is retracted and the lens barrier is closed. -
Page 26: Unloading The Cartridge Film
UNLOADING THE CARTRIDGE FILM The film will be rewound automatically when the end of the roll is reached. Wait until the sound of motor operation stops and the exposure counter display, then open the cartridge cover and remove the cartridge. The cartridge visual exposure indicator will be set to (exposed). -
Page 27: Setting The Print Type
SETTING THE PRINT TYPE Setting The Print Type Set the print type selector switch to the desired type: C, H or P. Print type selector switch H type viewfinder C type viewfinder P type viewfinder The print type setting is magnetically recorded on the film. - Page 28 Print Print area on film Print Type Setting Configuration For H type prints, the images are printed without change. With C type, the left and right sides of the images are cut. With P type, the tops and bottoms of the images are cut.
- Page 29 Requesting Development and Printing Use only processors displaying the requesting film developing and printing. The developed film will be returned in the cartridge. The prints will be marked with the same ID number found on the film, as shown on page 30. mark when...
- Page 30 Print rear surface (example) Index prints (example) ID number Frame number Date Ask your local processor for details concerning index prints.
- Page 31 Making Additional Prints (Extra printing) 1. Make sure that the cartridge ID number is the same as the ID numbers on the backs of the regular prints or index prints to be copied before taking the cartridge to the processor. 2.
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Page 32: Using The Landscape/Flash Modes
LCD Panel Display USING THE LANDSCAPE/FLASH MODES This camera has four flash modes and a landscape mode. Use these modes in accordance with the photographic conditions and your purpose. Setting The Modes Each time the (Landscape/Flash Mode) button is pressed, the mode will change sequentially as shown in the table below. -
Page 33: Auto (Auto-Flash)
AUTO (Auto Flash) In this mode, the flash fires automatically when the light level is low. This mode should normally be used. Press the (Landscape/Flash Mode) button and set (Auto Flash). AUTO Press the shutter release button half- way. If the flash indicator lamp is on, the flash will fire. -
Page 34: Landscape
LANDSCAPE This mode is recommended for landscape photography. The focus is set at a position farther away than normal, so landscapes can be photographed more clearly. Press the (Landscape/Flash Mode) button and set (Landscape Mode). The flash will not fire. The shutter speed can be set to as slow as 1/6 sec. -
Page 35: Flash Off
FLASH OFF Use this mode when you do not want to use the flash even in a dark place. The flash will not fire even if the light level is low. This mode can also be used in such places as museums where flash is prohibited, for night scenes, etc. -
Page 36: Fill-In (Forced Activation)
FILL-IN (Forced Activation) Use this mode when you want the flash to fire regardless of lighting conditions. The flash will always fire in this mode. This mode is useful for softening the shadows of subjects in the shade of a tree, etc., with backlit subjects, and under fluorescent and other artificial lighting. -
Page 37: Auto Slow
AUTO SLOW Both people and night scenes can be clearly photographed in this mode. When taking pictures of people with a night back- ground, this mode produces clear images of both. Press the (Landscape/Flash Mode) button and set (Auto Slow Mode). The shutter speed can be set to as slow as 1/6 sec. -
Page 38: Using Red-Eye Reduction/Selftimer
USING RED-EYE REDUCTION/SELFTIMER This camera also has a (Red-eye Reduction/ Selftimer) mode. Setting The Mode Press the (Red-eye Reduction/Selftimer) Mode button to set the modes in the following sequence. LCD Panel Display (no display) Red-eye Reduction (p. 39) Selftimer (p. 40) Mode... -
Page 39: Red-Eye Reduction
RED-EYE REDUCTION This mode is used to reduce the phenomenon which causes eyes to appear red in pictures. The red-eye reducing lamp lights before the shutter is released to reduce this phenomenon. Press the (Red-eye Reduction/Selftimer) Mode button and set the Reduction) mode. -
Page 40: Selftimer
SELFTIMER Include yourself in commemorative pictures. Press the (Red-eye Reduction/ Selftimer) Mode button and set the Selftimer mode. Mount the camera securely on a tripod. Aim the camera as desired and press the shutter release button when ready. 8 sec.: Selftimer indicator blinks. 2 sec.: Lights. -
Page 41: Correcting The Data
CORRECTING THE DATA Press the Mode button to call out the date display. (1) Press the SEL button repeatedly until the data to be reset blinks. (2) Use the SET button to set the desired numerals. Year/month/day and hour/minute are reset in different modes. -
Page 42: Printing The Date And Time
PRINTING THE DATE AND TIME Press the MODE button to select the display to be printed. Each time the MODE button is pressed, the display will change in the sequence shown above. No printing Year/month/day Month/day/year Day/month/year Hour/minute The printing of dates is handled differently by different processors. -
Page 43: Questions And Answers
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q: What kind of subjects are difficult for autofocus? And what should be done in such cases? A: The following subjects are difficult for autofocus; therefore, use the focus lock to focus on another subject at the same distance or, when the subject is at a distance, use the Landscape mode. - Page 44 Q: How long will the battery last? A: Approximately 10 rolls of 25-exposure film (50% flash usage) can be taken. The battery may last even longer if the flash and zoom are used infrequently. Q: What should I do if the lens becomes dirty? A: Use lens cleaner and lens tissue and gently wipe the lens clean.
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Page 45: Care And Storage
CARE AND STORAGE Do not touch the front surface of the flash after using the flash continuously in a short time as the flash may be hot. Do not leave camera in any place exposed to excessive heat, humidity, or direct sunlight--for example, in a car or on the beach. - Page 46 Do not place the camera or film cartridge on top of or near electrical appliances such as TV sets, etc., or other objects with magnetic properties. Do not expose the camera to dust or sand as this could cause serious damage. Do not shake or shock the camera.
- Page 47 When transporting the camera from a cold place 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 temperature, you can remove it from the bag and use it.
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Page 48: Battery Handling
BATTERY HANDLING Use the batteries correctly. Incorrect usage can result in leaking, heat and damage. When replacing the batteries, make sure the plus (+) and minus (-) terminals are correctly aligned. Do not short, disassemble or charge the batteries. Never throw batteries into fire because this can result in spliting or explosion. - Page 49 We recommend that you carry spare batteries on long trips, especially in foreign countries where availability is questionable. Please note that the battery supplied with the camera is for test purposes only; therefore, the service life cannot be guaranteed. There is danger of battery leakage when the camera is not used for an extended period;...
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Page 50: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATING PROBLEMS The camera does not work. The power is OFF. Set the power switch to ON. (p. 21) The battery is loaded incorrectly. Reload the battery correctly. (p. 15) The battery is exhausted. Replace the battery with a new one. (p. 16) The battery performance has dropped due to cold. - Page 51 You are using high-speed film. Set the Fill-in mode and take the picture. (p. 36) PROBLEMS WITH PICTURES Some pictures are out of focus. The camera moved when the shutter release button was pressed. Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter release button gently.
- Page 52 You stood directly in front of the camera and pressed the shutter release button when using the selftimer. Press the shutter release button while looking through the viewfinder, not when standing in front of the camera. (p. 40) The finished prints are dark. The fingers, etc., were in front of the flash.
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Page 53: Specifications
Image size: 16.7mm x 30.2mm Print type: Three selectable types (C, H, P) with magnetic IX (information input) function. Lens: Olympus lens, 30mm ~ 60mm, F4.5 ~ 8.5, 5 elements in 5 groups. Zoom drive: Step zoom system. Shutter: Electronically controlled lens shutter. - Page 54 Viewfinder displays: Autofocus frame, close-up correction frame, flash indicator lamp. Exposure control: Programmed AE, auto-flash at low light levels. Exposure counter: Subtractive type LCD panel display. Film speed range: Automatic setting. Automatic setting range: IS050 ~ IS01600. Film loading: One-touch insertion, automatic loading (automatically advances to first frame when camera back is closed).
- Page 55 Flash: Built-in flash. Flash recycle time: approx. 8 sec. (with new battery at normal temperature). Flash range: ISO200 negative color: WIDE: 0.6m ~ 4.4m (2ft~14.5ft) TELE: 0.6m ~ 2.3m (2ft~7.6ft) ISO400 negative color: WIDE: 0.6m ~ 6.3m (2ft~20.7ft) TELE: 0.6m ~ 3.3m (2ft~10.9ft) Red-eye reduction lamp included.
- Page 56 SPECIFICATIONS FOR DATE UNIT Data recording method: Recording using magnetic IX (information input) function. Data coding: No data, year-month-day, month-day- year, day-month-year and day-hour-minute. External display of recorded data: Always displayed on LCD panel. Automatic calendar function: Automatic compensation to the year 2035. Power source: ordinarily used with camera body.
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