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INSTRUCTIONS
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Description of controls Light sensor LCD panel Self-timer button Shutter release button Flash mode button Flash reflector Self-timer signal Autofocus windows Lens barrier Rewind button
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Viewfinder indicators Viewfinder Close-up Autofocus indicator correction marks Flash indicator Autofocus frame Strap Eyelet LCD panel Fill-in flash Battery remaining indicator Film window Tripod socket AUTO/AUTO-S flash Back cover release Flash OFF Battery compartment cover Exposure counter 2
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Table of contents Camera functions and controls........................ 21 Description of controls.................................... 1 Before you begin ........................................... 5 Close-up (Macro) photography........................ 21 Loading the battery........................................ 5 Focus lock.................................................. 22 Simple point & shoot photography .................... 7 Self-timer photography.................................. 24 Lo
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Thank you for purchasing the Olympus Please read this instruction manual carefully before using the camera. This camera will not operate unless the lens barrier is opened. We also recommend that you shoot at least one roll of film to familiarize yourself with the camera's features. Symbols used in this manual Operation Order of operation Correct Incorrect Automatic operation Lamp blinking Attention Press lightly Operating sound Lamp on 4
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Open the battery compartment cover. Insert the new battery correctly as Before you indicated below and close the bat- *Remove the battery if you do not plan to tery compartment cover tightly. begin use the camera for an extended period of time. *Use a 3V lithium battery (Duracell DL123A, Panasonic CR123A, or equivalent.) Loading the battery 5
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*Open the battery compartment cover Open the lens barrier as shown and remove the battery, as illustrated below until you hear a "Click" below, when replacing the battery. and check the battery power *Be sure to close the lens barrier when remaining. replacing the battery. When is displayed (Approx. 12 sec.), battery is OK. If flashes, battery is low, have spare handy. If is displayed continuously, battery should be replaced immediately. *When closing the lens barrier, slide gently to allow the
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Open the back cover by sliding The camera back will open. Simple point the back cover release toward the top of the camera. and shoot photography Loading the film This camera is designed to use DX coded 35 mm film to automatically set film speed. If DX-coded film is unavailable, use ISO 100 film. 7
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Prepare a "DX" film cartridge. Insert the film cartridge into the Be sure the film is lying flat. The camera will set itself auto- camera. matically for DX-coded film Avoid direct sunlight when load- speeds from ISO 50 to 3200. ing the film. *When using non-DX film, the film speed is automatically set to ISO 100. 8
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Close the camera back firmly. Align the film leader with the red film loading indicator. (Make sure the back cover lock * Adjust the length of the film leader before loading so that it matches snaps down.) with the red loading indicator. Make sure the film leader tip is not bent and the film perforations are properly aligned and engaged as shown. 9
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*Use the window in the camera back Open the lens barrier until you hear a "Click". Be sure the exposure to check type of film loaded. counter on the LCD panel will display a number "1" indicating the first picture on the roll. *If the film is improperly loaded, the LCD panel will display a blinking "E" as shown in the illustration (B). In this case, open the back cover, and realign the film leader. 10
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The camera automatically rewinds the film when you reach the end of the roll. You will hear the motor operating and the exposure counter will count down as the film is rewinding. The final reading on the exposure counter before rewinding may be Unloading more than the number of exposures specified for the film. the film 11
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If you want to rewind the film before Open the back cover after the Remove the film cartridge from the end of a roll, press the rewind but- motor has stopped. the camera in the shade. ton with the tip of a ballpoint pen. Once the film has been rewound, Do not use any device with a sharp tip a blinking "E" will be displayed on and do not press the rewind button too the LCD panel. Further operations are hard. not possible until the rewound film cartridge is removed. 12
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Slide the lens barrier as far as it will go until you hear a click. (The shutter will not release unless the lens barrier is fully open.) When the camera is not in use, always close this barrier so that the shutter will not release accidentally. When the lens barrier is opened, How to take normal shooting mode (AUTO or AUTO-S) will be indicated on the LCD panel. After 4.5 minutes, the LCD will go out. pictures 13
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Hold the camera correctly. Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens, viewfinder and flash reflector. 14
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The subject should be within the Press the shutter release button Position your subject within the picture frame. lightly and confirm that the auto- autofocus frame. focus lamp (green) to the right of the viewfinder is lighted. 15
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*If the distance between the subject and *If the distance between the subject and Shooting range: From 0.35 m the camera is less than 0.35 m (1.1 ft.), the camera is set at 0.35 m (1.1 ft.), the (1.1 ft.) to— (infinity) the autofocus lamp (green) to the right picture area will be inside the close-up of the viewfinder will blink and shutter correction marks as shown in the will not release. illustration. However, the shutter may sometimes be released erroneously when the subject is extremely clos
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As soon as the shutter is Press the shutter release button released, the film will automati- (Gently to minimize camera cally advance to the next frame. shake.) You will hear the motor operat- ing. The exposure counter will advance to the next frame when film winding is completed. 17
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If you are taking pictures in low light, the flash lamp (orange) to the right of the viewfinder and the red lamp on the front of the camera will light when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Auto flash While the flash is still charging and the flash lamp (orange) is blinking, photography the shutter will not release. It takes about 3 sec. after the film is advanced to recharge the flash (at normal temperatures). (1) Taking pictures in low light In low light situations, the flash wi
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Flash shooting range: The flash will activate automatically when the shutter release button is (ISO 100) 0.35 m (1.1 ft.)—3.5 m (11.5 ft.) (ISO 400) 0.35 m (1.1 ft.)—7m (23 ft.) fully pressed. *The flash range as shown below is optimal for color negative film. Actual flash working range for other film types may vary. 19
