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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 ......................... 6 Viewfinder display/LCD panel .... 8 Diopter adjustment ................. 11 Using the strap ........................ 11 Loading the battery................. 12 Checking the battery .............. 14 Proper shutter release ............ 15 Loading the film ...................... 16 Taking pictures ....................... 19 Using the focus lock ............... 25 After shooting.......................... 27 Unloading the film ................... 28 Using
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Printing the date and time* ..... 40 Correcting the data* ............... 42 Replacing the date unit's battery* ................................... 44 Care and storage .................... 46 Troubleshooting ...................... 51 Specifications ......................... 64 Specifications for date unit*.... 70 * QUARTZDATE model only. 5
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NAMES OF PARTS Shutter release button Power button Autofocus windows* Flash mode button Selftimer button Mid-roll rewind button LCD panel Flash* Zoom buttons Selftimer indicator Lens* Viewfinder* * Keep clean. Otherwise you may get blurred pictures. Wipe clean with a soft cloth. 6
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Battery compartment cover Date/time indicator" Diopter adjustment dial Viewfinder Film window Back cover release Strap eyelet Tripod socket Date/time MODE /SELECT/ SET buttons" Back cover ** QUARTZDATE model only. 7
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VIEW/FINDER DISPLAY/ LCD PANEL Viewfinder Display Flash indicator (orange) Lights: Flash is ready. Blinks: Flash is recharging. • Lights when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Autofocus mark (red) If this starts blinking after the shutter release button is pressed halfway, it means that the subject is out of focus. Close-up correction mark (orange) The area inside this mark (which lights) when the shutter release button is pressed halfway is the picture area. 8
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Shutter release indicator (green) Lights when the camera starts releasing the shutter. Goes out when the camera finishes releasing the shutter. When the camera is turned on, only the autofocus mark (red) will light. When the camera is turned off, all the indicators will go out. 9
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LCD Panel Selftimer Battery check Exposure counter Night Scene Flash mode Red-Eye Reducing Flash mode Off (Flash Override) mode Fill-In Flash mode Notes: If you don't use the camera, the LCD goes off after four and half minutes. The LCD panel does not actually display all indications simultaneously as shown. 10
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DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT Press the power button to turn on the camera. Then turn the diopter adjustment dial until the autofocus mark is clear. Turn to the right if you are farsighted. Turn to the left if you are nearsighted. USING THE STRAP Attach the strap as shown. 11
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LOADING THE BATTERY 1. Press the power button to turn off the camera. Push OPEN to open the battery compartment cover 2. Insert the new battery correctly. (One 3V lithium battery. CR123A or DL123A) Notes: Dispose of used batteries in the battery recycling boxes at stores selling batteries. If lithium batteries are not fully discharged, protect against short-circuit (e.g. by taping the contacts) before disposing. 12
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Notes: About 15 rolls of 24-exposure film can be used with one new battery. (Flash use 50%) Keep a spare battery 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. 13
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CHECKING THE BATTERY Press the power button to turn on the camera. Display: lights Meaning: Battery is OK. You can shoot. Display: blinks and other indicators are displayed normally. Meaning: Battery power is low and battery should be replaced. Display: blinks and other indicators go out. Meaning: Battery is dead and should be replaced immediately. 14
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PROPER SHUTTER RELEASE Practice before loading the film. 1. Depress the shutter release button halfway to lock the focus. The shutter won't release when the autofocus and/or flash mark inside the viewfinder is blinking. 2. Depress the shutter release button fully to release the shutter and take the picture. Cautions: Press the shutter release button gently. Avoid shaking the camera when pressing the shutter 15 release button to prevent blurry pictures.
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LOADING THE FILM 1. Slide the back cover release button upward to open the back cover. Do not touch the inside of the camera, especially the lens. 2. Insert the film cartridge until it clicks. Note: Use of ISO 400 film is recommended. 16
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A. Correct Make sure the film is lying flat before closing the back cover. B. Incorrect Push the film cartridge gently to position the film correctly. Then press the left side of the back cover and close it securely. If the film is not lying flat, the film may not advance to the first frame. 17
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3. Pull the film leader so that it is positioned about 10 mm (0.4 in.) from the tip of the arrow of [ FILM TIP], and close the back cover. The film automatically advances to the first frame. Make sure that the film is positioned between the positioning guides (A) before closing the back cover. 4. Press the power button to turn on the camera. The exposure counter on the LCD panel reads . Note: If blinks in the exposure counter, the film is improperly loaded. Reload the film. 18
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TAKING PICTURES 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. The lens protector opens, the lens extends slightly, and the autofocus mark in the viewfinder lights. 19
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2. Aim the camera at your subject. Use the zoom buttons for telephoto or wide-angle photography. Note: Keep your hair, hands, strap etc. away from the autofocus windows, lens, light sensor and flash. 20