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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.
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus camera.
MAIN FEATURES
Built-in 38mm~70mm (approx. 2X) zoom lens
Remote control (optional)
Quartz date or time imprinting
(QUARTZDATE/DLX
models
only)
Symbols used in this manual:
Incorrect
Manual
operation
Next
operation
Operation
order
Automatic
operation
Indicator on
Indicator
blinking
Attention
Depress
halfway
2
PREPARATIONS
BASIC OPERATIONS
ADVANCED
TECHNIQUES
CAMERA
MAINTENANCE
Names and functions of parts
....... 4
Viewfinder display/LCD panel
............
6
Using the strap and soft case ................. 7
Outline of operations
............... 8
Loading the batteries .................... 12
Checking the batteries ......... 13
Points to remember ......................... 14
Loading the film
............................................................................................
16
Taking pictures
...................................................................................... 18
Using the focus lock
.......................................................... 22
Unloading the film
............................................................................
24
Flash photography
.........................................................................
25
Selftimer
.................................................................................
28
Remote control RC-100 (optional)
...............................................................
29
Printing the date and time (for QUARTZDATE/DLX models only)
...............
30
Correcting the data (for QUARTZDATE/DLX models only) .................................
31
Questions and answers.......................................................................... 32
Care and storage.................................................................................... 33
Battery handling
.......................................................................................
34
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 35
Specifications ......................................................................................... 40
3
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
/REMOTE
button (See p. 28/29.)
Mid-roll rewind
button (See p. 24.)
Flash mode button
(See
p.
25.)
LCD panel
(See
p. 6.)
Displays the camera's mode
and operation conditions.
MODE and SET
buttons* (See p.
30/31)
Selftimer indicator
Light sensor
Viewfinder
Lens
QUARTZDATE/DLX models only
Autofocus windows
Flash
Strap eyelet
Shutter release
button
(See
p. 15)
Power switch
(See
p.
18.)
Switches the power ON
and OFF when turned.
Zoom
dial
(See
p. 18)
Controls zoom-in and
-out when turned.
4
PREPARATIONS
*
Film window
Back cover
release
Viewfinder
(See
p. 6.)
Tripod socket
Back cover
Battery compartment
cover
5
VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL
VIEWFINDER DISPLAY
Close-up correction marks
At a close distance, your subject must be
positioned within the close-up correction marks.
Orange lamp
Lights when the flash is ready to fire.
Green lamp
Lights when the subject is in 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.
6
Attaching the Strap
Using the Soft Case (optional)
USING THE STRAP AND SOFT CASE
7
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
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
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).
10
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
12
LOADING THE BATTERIES
Remove the battery cover, Insert the batteries, and
replace 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.
Be sure the batteries are aligned correctly
as shown.
Insert the bottom of the battery first.
Read "Battery Handling" on page 34.
Two AA
(R6)
alkaline batteries
Lithium
battery
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.
Batteries should be replaced
immediately.
13
POINTS TO REMEMBER
Hold the Camera Correctly.
Hold the camera firmly with both hands.
In the vertical position, hold the camera with its flash
positioned at the top.
Correct.
Correct.
Incorrect.
Caution:
Keep your fingers away from
the lens, flash, autofocus
windows and light sensor.
14
Proper Shutter Release.
Depress the shutter
release button halfway
Depress the shutter
release button fully
Cautions:
Press the shutter release
button gently
Avoid shaking the camera when
pressing the shutter release
button to prevent blurry pictures.
To release the shutter
and take the picture.
To lock the focus.
The green lamp lights in
the viewfinder.
Practice before loading the film.
15
Make sure
LOADING THE FILM
Insert the film cartridge,
making sure the film is lying
flat.
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.
Correct
Incorrect
16
BASIC OPERATIONS
Align the film leader with the
red mark,and close the back
cover.
Set the ON/OFF switch to ON.
The exposure counter on the LCD
panel reads
Note:
If blinks in the exposure counter, as shown
above, reload the film.
The film does not overlap any of the positioning
guides shown above.
The film automatically advances to the first frame,
17
Make sure
TAKING PICTURES
Rotate the power switch to
turn the power ON.
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
Make sure
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
Autofocus mark
Position the autofocus mark
on your subject.
19
The green lamp lights.
The film automatically advances to the
next frame.
Depress the shutter release
button fully.
Depress the shutter release
button halfway.
20
Make sure
/