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KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY FROM FIRE. USED BATTERIES SHOULD BE TREATED AS GENERAL WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS. 2 NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR SHORT-CIRCUIT BATTERIES. Thank you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit. Before you for purchasing an Olympus camera.
KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY FROM FIRE. USED BATTERIES SHOULD BE TREATED AS GENERAL WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS. 2 NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR SHORT-CIRCUIT BATTERIES. Thank you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit. Before you for purchasing an Olympus camera.
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... the batteries 15 Points to remember 16 BASIC OPERATIONS Loading the film 18 Taking pictures 21 Using the focus lock 24 Unloading the film 25 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS TAKING BETTER PICTURES CAMERA MAINTENANCE Flash photography 26 Selftimer 32 Using the exposure modes 33 Restoring the standard shooting mode 40 Spot metering 41 Remote control (optional 43 Effects of zoom and its advantages 45 Autofocus(AF 47 Exposure 49 Film speed 5 1 Metering the amount of light 51 Accessories...
... the batteries 15 Points to remember 16 BASIC OPERATIONS Loading the film 18 Taking pictures 21 Using the focus lock 24 Unloading the film 25 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS TAKING BETTER PICTURES CAMERA MAINTENANCE Flash photography 26 Selftimer 32 Using the exposure modes 33 Restoring the standard shooting mode 40 Spot metering 41 Remote control (optional 43 Effects of zoom and its advantages 45 Autofocus(AF 47 Exposure 49 Film speed 5 1 Metering the amount of light 51 Accessories...
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....) Sets the aperture in the Aperture-Preferred Auto mode. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS PREPARATIONS Direct Mode Select buttons (See p. 33.) Selects exposure modes: Stop Action, Portrait, Landscape, and Night Scene. No. Shutter release button Flash mode button Spot/L.T.(Long Time) button(See p. 41/39.) Selftimer indicator (See p. 32.) Remote control sensor (See p. 43.) Lens* Lens cap 6 Full Auto button (See p. 40.) Restores the standard shooting mode. F. LCD panel (See p. 9.) Power switch/ flash release Flash Strap attachment stud Lens barrel * Keep lens surface free...
....) Sets the aperture in the Aperture-Preferred Auto mode. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS PREPARATIONS Direct Mode Select buttons (See p. 33.) Selects exposure modes: Stop Action, Portrait, Landscape, and Night Scene. No. Shutter release button Flash mode button Spot/L.T.(Long Time) button(See p. 41/39.) Selftimer indicator (See p. 32.) Remote control sensor (See p. 43.) Lens* Lens cap 6 Full Auto button (See p. 40.) Restores the standard shooting mode. F. LCD panel (See p. 9.) Power switch/ flash release Flash Strap attachment stud Lens barrel * Keep lens surface free...
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Note: The LCD panel does not actually display all indications simultaneously as shown. 9 LCD PANEL Exposure counter (p. 20) Battery check (p. 15) Flash modes (p. 26) Selftimer/remote control (p. 32/43) Mode status indicator (p. 33) Displays the mode selected for use. Spot metering mode (p. 41) Full-Auto mode (p. 40) The camera does everything automatically in this mode. Aperture setting/shutter speed (p. 38/39) Shutter speed shown when using the Long Time mode.
Note: The LCD panel does not actually display all indications simultaneously as shown. 9 LCD PANEL Exposure counter (p. 20) Battery check (p. 15) Flash modes (p. 26) Selftimer/remote control (p. 32/43) Mode status indicator (p. 33) Displays the mode selected for use. Spot metering mode (p. 41) Full-Auto mode (p. 40) The camera does everything automatically in this mode. Aperture setting/shutter speed (p. 38/39) Shutter speed shown when using the Long Time mode.
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Depress the shutter release button halfway, making sure the green autofocus indicator in the viewfinder lights and the autofocus beep is heard (p. 23). Load the film (p. 18). OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS Basic Shooting Procedures Load the batteries (p. 14). Press the zoom buttons to determine the composition (P 21). 12 Place the autofocus frame on the subject you want to focus on (P. 22). Open the back cover (p. 18).
Depress the shutter release button halfway, making sure the green autofocus indicator in the viewfinder lights and the autofocus beep is heard (p. 23). Load the film (p. 18). OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS Basic Shooting Procedures Load the batteries (p. 14). Press the zoom buttons to determine the composition (P 21). 12 Place the autofocus frame on the subject you want to focus on (P. 22). Open the back cover (p. 18).
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Insert the batteries. And close the cover. When replacing the batteries, make sure to turn the lock screw to turn the power switch OFF before unloading the batteries. Read "Battery Handling" on page 58. Use your finger or a coin to OPEN. Place your fingernail 14 when opening the battery cover. And open the battery cover. Take care not to CLOSE. Align the (+) and (-) directions of the batteries correctly as shown. Turn the lock screw to injure your fingertip in the notch. LOADING THE BATTERIES Use two 3V lithium batteries (DL123A or CR123A).
Insert the batteries. And close the cover. When replacing the batteries, make sure to turn the lock screw to turn the power switch OFF before unloading the batteries. Read "Battery Handling" on page 58. Use your finger or a coin to OPEN. Place your fingernail 14 when opening the battery cover. And open the battery cover. Take care not to CLOSE. Align the (+) and (-) directions of the batteries correctly as shown. Turn the lock screw to injure your fingertip in the notch. LOADING THE BATTERIES Use two 3V lithium batteries (DL123A or CR123A).
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Note: If no operation is made for normal photography. While looking through the viewfinder, press the zoom button to determine the composition. DANGER: DO NOT LOOK AT THE SUN DIRECTLY THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER. 21 TAKING PICTURES Follow this procedure for approx. 30 seconds, the LCD panel goes out and will come on again when the operation is resumed. When the power switch is turned ON, the camera is in the Full-Auto mode. (See p. 40.) Turn the power switch ON. While the lens moves forward, the lens cap opens, and the LCD panel lights.
Note: If no operation is made for normal photography. While looking through the viewfinder, press the zoom button to determine the composition. DANGER: DO NOT LOOK AT THE SUN DIRECTLY THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER. 21 TAKING PICTURES Follow this procedure for approx. 30 seconds, the LCD panel goes out and will come on again when the operation is resumed. When the power switch is turned ON, the camera is in the Full-Auto mode. (See p. 40.) Turn the power switch ON. While the lens moves forward, the lens cap opens, and the LCD panel lights.
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... autofocus illuminator. Otherwise, the camera will select a long exposure and pictures may be blurred due to take the picture. Significantly reduces the phenomenon of the flash is danger of available light (p. 31). There is recommended if blinks in low-light or backlit conditions (p. 28). When the shutter release button is fired very close to a person or animal. Flash Modes Mode Function Automatically fires in the viewfinder...
... autofocus illuminator. Otherwise, the camera will select a long exposure and pictures may be blurred due to take the picture. Significantly reduces the phenomenon of the flash is danger of available light (p. 31). There is recommended if blinks in low-light or backlit conditions (p. 28). When the shutter release button is fired very close to a person or animal. Flash Modes Mode Function Automatically fires in the viewfinder...
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Note: In exposure modes other than Full Auto and Aperture-Preferred Auto, the Fill-in backlighting, both the subject and background can be engaged. Aperture and flash output will adjust for correct exposure. 31 Forced Activation FILL-IN In this mode, the flash always fires. Even in Flash mode cannot be shot clearly. Select the Fill-In Flash mode, and press the shutter release button. Make sure the exposure mode is automatically set to FULL AUTO. And portraits look lively by reducing shadows on the subject's face. Note: The shutter speed is set at 1/100-sec.
Note: In exposure modes other than Full Auto and Aperture-Preferred Auto, the Fill-in backlighting, both the subject and background can be engaged. Aperture and flash output will adjust for correct exposure. 31 Forced Activation FILL-IN In this mode, the flash always fires. Even in Flash mode cannot be shot clearly. Select the Fill-In Flash mode, and press the shutter release button. Make sure the exposure mode is automatically set to FULL AUTO. And portraits look lively by reducing shadows on the subject's face. Note: The shutter speed is set at 1/100-sec.
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... the shutter release button has been fully depressed. SELFTIMER Press the /REMOTE control button until after the shutter releases. Selftimer indicator lights. The shutterwill be locked when the shutter release button is depressed halfway. Do not remove your eye from entering through the viewfinder. 32 Fix the camera firmly on the LCD panel. Press the shutter release button. TheSelftimer mode is displayed on a tripod or other support. Notes: The focus and exposure...
... the shutter release button has been fully depressed. SELFTIMER Press the /REMOTE control button until after the shutter releases. Selftimer indicator lights. The shutterwill be locked when the shutter release button is depressed halfway. Do not remove your eye from entering through the viewfinder. 32 Fix the camera firmly on the LCD panel. Press the shutter release button. TheSelftimer mode is displayed on a tripod or other support. Notes: The focus and exposure...
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The camera will automatically select the correct shutter speed. How to 60 seconds. Exposure Modes For easy, effective shooting in the foreground, using flash. Landscape (p. 36) For pictures with blurred background for easy shooting in -focus background. Long Time (p. 39) Allows you to F8. 33 The aperture is automatically set the shutter speed manually from 1 to Select the Exposure Mode Press one of the icons. Aperture-Preferred Auto (p. 38) Set the aperture manually. For more...
The camera will automatically select the correct shutter speed. How to 60 seconds. Exposure Modes For easy, effective shooting in the foreground, using flash. Landscape (p. 36) For pictures with blurred background for easy shooting in -focus background. Long Time (p. 39) Allows you to F8. 33 The aperture is automatically set the shutter speed manually from 1 to Select the Exposure Mode Press one of the icons. Aperture-Preferred Auto (p. 38) Set the aperture manually. For more...
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... PICTURES EFFECTS OF ZOOM AND ITS ADVANTAGES Zoom lens focal length is changed by moving part of shot including portraits. 110mm At its maximum focal length, the built-in lens offers a telephoto effect. CONVERTER 1.7X is large, you can take sharp photographs with enhanced perspective and contrast. It is suitable for shooting ...types of the lens. The depth of field is the standard angle of aperture settings are more apparent. With this camera, you can select any focal length between 28 mm and 110 mm. 28 mm wide-angle Because the angle of view is wide and the depth of field is used...
... PICTURES EFFECTS OF ZOOM AND ITS ADVANTAGES Zoom lens focal length is changed by moving part of shot including portraits. 110mm At its maximum focal length, the built-in lens offers a telephoto effect. CONVERTER 1.7X is large, you can take sharp photographs with enhanced perspective and contrast. It is suitable for shooting ...types of the lens. The depth of field is the standard angle of aperture settings are more apparent. With this camera, you can select any focal length between 28 mm and 110 mm. 28 mm wide-angle Because the angle of view is wide and the depth of field is used...
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..., the camera's program itself changes. In the standard shooting mode (refer to p.40), if the built-in flash has been flipped up, it will be fixed at just the right time. EXPOSURE Automatic Exposure Mode Exposure refers to the amount of light which strikes the film, and is controlled by selecting a desired F stop to control the blur of aperture size and shutter speed. With programmed auto exposure, the camera automatically selects...
..., the camera's program itself changes. In the standard shooting mode (refer to p.40), if the built-in flash has been flipped up, it will be fixed at just the right time. EXPOSURE Automatic Exposure Mode Exposure refers to the amount of light which strikes the film, and is controlled by selecting a desired F stop to control the blur of aperture size and shutter speed. With programmed auto exposure, the camera automatically selects...
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In this case, the camera optimizes exposure compensation for capturing high-speed photo opportunities such as sports scenes and children at a distance of (infinity), so the autofocus function in sharp focus. Stop Action Mode This mode is ideal for optimum night scene photography - In shooting conditions for example) to prevent blurring. Since the selected shutter speed may be very slow, hold the camera firmly in position...
In this case, the camera optimizes exposure compensation for capturing high-speed photo opportunities such as sports scenes and children at a distance of (infinity), so the autofocus function in sharp focus. Stop Action Mode This mode is ideal for optimum night scene photography - In shooting conditions for example) to prevent blurring. Since the selected shutter speed may be very slow, hold the camera firmly in position...
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... motor operates. Use one , like a C-POL (circularpolarizing) filter, the edges of the picture plane sometimes become dark or the lens cap may not close. A: No. Wipe and dry the camera thoroughly before mounting or removing a filter. A: When the shutter release button is not a malfunction. Make sure to damage caused by dust, moisture, and salt. In the Spot Metering mode, the exposure is locked when the spot button is...
... motor operates. Use one , like a C-POL (circularpolarizing) filter, the edges of the picture plane sometimes become dark or the lens cap may not close. A: No. Wipe and dry the camera thoroughly before mounting or removing a filter. A: When the shutter release button is not a malfunction. Make sure to damage caused by dust, moisture, and salt. In the Spot Metering mode, the exposure is locked when the spot button is...
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... the shutter release button and check the operation of this happens, remove the batteries, then reload them and try to the security officer for long periods of the flash after using the flash continuously in your camera. Problems with the operation of the camera before use under severe conditions. away from the autofocus window, lens, AE sensor and flash. Do not touch the contact points inside the camera. This camera...
... the shutter release button and check the operation of this happens, remove the batteries, then reload them and try to the security officer for long periods of the flash after using the flash continuously in your camera. Problems with the operation of the camera before use under severe conditions. away from the autofocus window, lens, AE sensor and flash. Do not touch the contact points inside the camera. This camera...
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... batteries are loaded incorrectly. Reload the batteries correctly. Remove the film. The autofocus indicator blinks and the shutter cannot be released. The flash has not finished recharging. blinks to warn you that camerashake is likely to occur due to take the picture. Flip up . Cause The power is closer than the camera's minimum working distance (75cm/2.5ft). The loaded film has been rewound. Remedy Set the power switch to ON. TROUBLESHOOTING Operating Problems...
... batteries are loaded incorrectly. Reload the batteries correctly. Remove the film. The autofocus indicator blinks and the shutter cannot be released. The flash has not finished recharging. blinks to warn you that camerashake is likely to occur due to take the picture. Flip up . Cause The power is closer than the camera's minimum working distance (75cm/2.5ft). The loaded film has been rewound. Remedy Set the power switch to ON. TROUBLESHOOTING Operating Problems...
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... and the autofocus indicator in . High-speed film is insufficient. p.31 Change the aperture until p. 38 stops blinking. Use the flash when available light is used. Exposure is pressed. The flash doesn't fire blinks in focus. Remedy See Move the camera closer to Fill-in the AperturePreferred Auto mode. The shutter doesn't release even when the shutter release button is incorrect in . The subject is not in the viewfinder. p.25 Set the flash mode to turn on the...
... and the autofocus indicator in . High-speed film is insufficient. p.31 Change the aperture until p. 38 stops blinking. Use the flash when available light is used. Exposure is pressed. The flash doesn't fire blinks in focus. Remedy See Move the camera closer to Fill-in the AperturePreferred Auto mode. The shutter doesn't release even when the shutter release button is incorrect in . The subject is not in the viewfinder. p.25 Set the flash mode to turn on the...
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... of the flash. It is too dark. The lighting fixture(s) affected the picture. The subject was within the working range of the flash. Shoot within the frame of pictures taken indoors look unnatural. p.31 61 The camera moved when the shutter release button was backlit. Problems with all cameras when a flash is used. The subject was pressed. Redeye varies depending on p.24 the subject, or use the focus lock.
... of the flash. It is too dark. The lighting fixture(s) affected the picture. The subject was within the working range of the flash. Shoot within the frame of pictures taken indoors look unnatural. p.31 61 The camera moved when the shutter release button was backlit. Problems with all cameras when a flash is used. The subject was pressed. Redeye varies depending on p.24 the subject, or use the focus lock.
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...). Exposure modes: (1) Program AE (Full-Auto, Stop Action, Portrait, Night Scene, Landscape). (2) Aperture-Preferred AUTO. (3) Long Time (manual) Exposure counter: Progressive type, displayed on LCD panel. Flash-shutter synchronization: Under 1/100 sec. Autofocus beep available. Diopter adjustment: -2 ~ +1. Film loading: Automatic loading (automatically advances to Panorama format). Focusing: TTL phase-difference detection system autofocus with built-in 28mm ~ 110mm zoom lens. Fuzzy logic ESP light metering, center-weighted average light metering, spot metering. Film advance...
...). Exposure modes: (1) Program AE (Full-Auto, Stop Action, Portrait, Night Scene, Landscape). (2) Aperture-Preferred AUTO. (3) Long Time (manual) Exposure counter: Progressive type, displayed on LCD panel. Flash-shutter synchronization: Under 1/100 sec. Autofocus beep available. Diopter adjustment: -2 ~ +1. Film loading: Automatic loading (automatically advances to Panorama format). Focusing: TTL phase-difference detection system autofocus with built-in 28mm ~ 110mm zoom lens. Fuzzy logic ESP light metering, center-weighted average light metering, spot metering. Film advance...
