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INSTRUCTIONS
Read this manual carefully before using your
camera.
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WARNING Indicates circumstances under which mishandling resulting from ignoring this symbol could result in personal injury or property damage. KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY FROM FIRE. NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR SHORT-CIRCUIT BATTERIES. KEEP THE BATTERY OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. IF A CHILD SWALLOWS A BATTERY, CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. 2
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NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA; IT CONTAINS A HIGH- VOLTAGE CIRCUIT. IF THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE CAMERA ARE EXPOSED DUE TO DROPPING OR DAMAGE, REMOVE THE BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT FURTHER USAGE. IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION, CONSULT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER. 3
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Names of parts .................................. 5 Cartridge .......................................... 7 Loading the battery .......................... 8 Loading the cartridge film ................ 10 Taking pictures ................................. 11 Flash photography ........................... 12 Unloading the cartridge film ............. 13 Setting the print type ........................ 14 Print area on film .............................. 15 Care and storage ........................
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NAMES OF PARTS Shutter release button AE light sensor* Viewfinder Lens* Red-eye reduction lamp Flash* Lens barrier switch Cartridge cover release *Do not soil as this can cause blurred pictures. Wipe clean with a soft cloth. 5
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Print type selector switch Battery check lamp Flash ready lamp Viewfinder Exposure counter Strap eyelet Cartridge cover Mid-roll rewind button Battery compartment cover Battery compartment cover release Picture frame Strap ring tip ATTACHING THE STRAP The camera strap ring tip can be used to press the mid-roll rewind button. 6
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CARTRIDGE IX240 Cartridge Film Visual Exposure Indicator • Only cartridges with the (unexposed) visual exposure indicator can be used with this camera. When a cartridge with other than the visual exposure indicator is loaded, the camera will rewind the film and set the cartridge to (exposed). Take along plenty of film cartridges when traveling to foreign countries and other areas where cartridge purchasing may be difficult. Do not forcibly move the visual exposure indicator because this ma
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LOADING THE BATTERY Use one 3V lithium battery (CR2). 1. Slide the battery compartment cover release ( ) and open the cover ( ). 2. Load the battery and align the and ends correctly. 3. Turn the lens barrier switch ( ) to turn on the camera. If the battery check lamp starts blinking, replace the battery ( ). About 15 rolls of film can be used with one new 3V lithium battery (when the flash is used on half of pictures). Notes: Dispose of used batteries in the battery recycling boxes at stores s
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Battery Handling Observe the precautionary remarks written on the batteries. When the camera is not used for an extended period of time, remove the battery. Keep spare batteries on hand when going on a long trip or to a cold area. Sweat, oil, and so on can prevent a battery's terminals from making electrical contact. To avoid this, wipe both terminals before loading the battery. 9
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LOADING THE CARTRIDGE FILM Use unexposed negative-color 1X240 cartridge film (ISO 100-400). 1. Make sure that is displayed on the camera's exposure counter. Turn the cartridge cover release to open the cartridge cover 2. Insert a cartridge with the (unexposed) visual exposure indicator and close the cartridge cover . The film will automati- cally advance to the first frame and "1" will appear in the exposure counter If the cartridge film is not loaded correctly, the two lamps beside the viewfi
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TAKING PICTURES 1. Turn the lens barrier switch to turn on the camera. 2. Press the shutter release button halfway to make sure the flash ready lamp lights. When the flash ready lamp is blinking, the flash is being recharged and the shutter cannot be released. 3. Compose the shot in the viewfinder. Press the shutter release button to take the picture. Working distance: 1.0 m (3.3 ft)~ . Always turn off the camera when you finish taking pictures. WARNING: SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE MAY RESULT FROM L
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FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Check the flash ready lamp. Blinking:The flash is recharging, and the shutter cannot be released. Lit: The flash is charged. Shooting is possible. Red-eye reduction lamp This lamp helps to reduce the red-eye ef- fect with flash pictures. The red-eye reduc- tion lamp lights when the shutter release button is pressed lightly. Press the shutter release button after the red-eye reduction lamp has been lit for about 1 second. ISO Flash Range 200 1.0 ~ 2.3m (3.3 ~ 7.5 ft) 400 1.0 ~ 3
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UNLOADING THE CARTRIDGE FILM 1. The film will be rewound automati- cally when the end of the roll is reached , Even when the film is rewound, the number in the expo- sure counter remains the same. 2. Wait until the motor stops. Ensure that the two lamps beside the view- finder are blinking. Open the car- tridge cover 3. Remove the cartridge .The car- tridge visual exposure indicator will be set to (exposed). The camera will not operate until the rewound cartridge is removed. When the cartridg
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SETTING THE PRINT TYPE Set the print type selector switch to the desired type: C, H or P. Print type selector switch C type viewfinder H type viewfinder P type viewfinder Always keep the print type selector switch set correctly. The print type setting is optically recorded on the film. The number of exposures does not change even when the print type is changed. 14
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PRINT AREA ON FILM PrintType Setting Configuration Print type Aspect ratio Approx. 2:3 C type C H type Approx. 9:16 Approx. 1:3 P type H P 15
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CARE AND STORAGE 1. Do not leave the camera in any place exposed to excessive heat, humidity, or direct sunlight — for example, in a car or on the beach. 2. Do not expose the camera to formalin or naphthalene. 3. If the camera gets wet, wipe it with a dry towel. The salt in seawater can be especially damaging. 4. Do not use organic solvents, such as alcohol or paint thinner when cleaning the camera. 16
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5. Do not leave the camera on or near a television, refrigerator, or other appliance with a magnetic field. 6. Do not expose the camera to dust or sand as this could cause serious damage. 7. Do not shake or shock the camera. Keep the camera in a well-ventilated place. Do not expose the camera to extreme heat (over 40°C/104°F) or to extreme cold (below -5°C/23°F). Low temperatures, even within this range, may sometimes cause deterioration in battery performance, temporarily disabling the came
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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. 18
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Avoid leaving the camera unused for long periods of time. This can cause mold to grow on the camera as well as other problems. Try to press the shutter release button and check the operation of the camera before use. Some airport X-ray machines can damage the film in your camera. Try to avoid passing your camera through these machines. Give it to the security officer for manual inspection. This camera is not suitable for professional use or for use under extreme conditions. 19
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SPECIFICATIONS Type: Fixed-focus lens-shutter camera. Film format: IX240 cartridge film. Image size: 16.7 x 30.2 mm. Print type: Selection between C, H and P print types. Lens: Olympus lens, 24 mm F7, 3 elements in 3 groups. Shutter: Programmed electronic shutter (1/200 -1/50 sec). Viewfinder: Albada viewfinder 0.33X magnification. Flash ready lamp. Battery check lamp. Focusing: Fixed-focus. Focus range — 1.0 m (3.3 ft)~ . Exposure counter: Progressive type. Film speed: Automatic setting (ISO 10
