INSTRUCTIONS Read this manual carefully before using your camera. 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 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 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 the flash modes ............ 29 Selftimer.................................. 38 4 Printing the date and time* ..... Correcting the data* ............... Replacing the date unit's battery* ................................... Care and storage .................... Troubleshooting ...................... 40 42 44 46 51 Specifications ......................... 64 Specifications for date unit*.... 70 * QUARTZDATE model only. 5 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 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 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 the subject is out of focus. halfway. Autofocus mark (red) If this starts blinking after the shutter release button is pressed halfway, it means that 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 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 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 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 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 · 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 Notes: terminals before loading the battery. 13 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 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 · Avoid shaking the camera when pressing the shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures. gently. 15 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 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 3. Pull the film leader so that it is positioned about 10 mm (0.4 in.) from the tip of the arrow of 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. [ FILM TIP], and close the 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 18 loaded. Reload the film. 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 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 sensor and flash. autofocus windows, lens, light 20 How to Use the Zoom Buttons Telephoto: Push the "T" button to zoom in. Wide angle: Push the "W" button to zoom out. 21 3. Position the autofocus mark on your subject. WARNING: DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER. 4. Depress the shutter release button halfway to adjust the focus. Focus has been correctly adjusted and the autofocus mark lights. Exposure also will be adjusted automatically. 22 5. Depress the shutter release button fully to take the picture. The shutter release indicator (green) remains lit from the moment when the shutter release button has been pressed all the way until completion of film winding. Working distance: 0.8 m (2.6 ft) ~ (infinity) Notes: · When the subject is closer than the minimum working distance, the shutter will not release. (Autofocus mark blinks.) · When the subject is extremely close to the camera, the 23 subject will be out of focus although the shutter releases. Close-up Correction Picture area at (infinity) Close-up correction mark Image area of picture at 0.8 m (2.6ft) The picture area will move lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject. When the close-up correction mark lights, the picture area is inside the mark. 24 USING THE FOCUS LOCK When the main subject is not within the autofocus mark. Use the focus lock. Autofocus mark 1. Position the autofocus mark on your subject and press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus mark lights when the shutter button is pressed. At this time, the exposure is also locked. The focus lock is released when you take your finger off the shutter button. 25 2. Reposition your subjects in the picture frame while keeping the shutter release button depressed halfway. Then press the shutter release button fully. 26 AFTER SHOOTING 1. Press the power button to turn off the camera. · The lens is retracted and the lens barrier is closed. · The display goes out. 27 UNLOADING THE FILM The camera automatically rewinds the film when you reach the end of a roll. After the motor stops and starts blinking on the LCD and remove the film. panel, open the back cover Rewinding the film before the end of the roll Press the mid-roll rewind button gently with the protrusion on the strap buckle. Caution: Do not use an instrument with a sharp tip. 28 USING THE FLASH MODES This camera has six flash modes. Use these modes in your purpose. Setting the Modes accordance with the photographic conditions and Each time the flash mode button is pressed, the mode will change sequentially as shown on page 30. WARNING: DO NOT FIRE FLASH TOO CLOSE TO THE EYES OF PEOPLE OR ANIMALS. 29 Auto Flash mode (p. 31) Red-Eye Reducing Flash mode (p. 32) Off (Flash Override) mode (p. 34) Fill-in Flash (Forced Activation) mode (p. 35) Night Scene Flash mode (p. 36) Red-Eye Reducing Night Scene Flash mode (p. 37) Note: The flash strength is automatically controlled to prevent pictures from being overexposed even when the subjects are close. 30 AUTO FLASH The flash fires automatically in dark places. The flash indicator in the viewfinder lights when the shutter release button is depressed halfway. ISO W (38 mm) 100 200 400 T (90 mm) 0.8~2. 4 m 0.8~5.3 m (2.6~17.4 ft) (2.6~7.9 ft) 0.8~7.5 m 0.8~3. 4 m (2.6~24.6 ft) (2.6~11.1 ft) 0.8~10. 6m 0.8~4.8 m (2.6~34.8 ft) (2.6~15.7 ft) Notes: · When the flash indicator is blinking, the flash is recharging and the shutter won't release. Release your finger from the shutter release button, and wait for several seconds. · Maximum distance is about 70% of the working range when using reversal film. Flash Working Range (with color negative film) 31 RED-EYE REDUCING FLASH Significantly reduces the phenomenon of "red-eye" (when a subject's eyes appear red in flash photography). In the flash mode, the camera will fire a series of low-power preflashes before the regular flash. Red-eye reduction may not be effective when the subject: 1. Is not looking at the red-eye reducing lamp from the right front. 2. Is not watching the red-eye reducing lamp. 3. Is too far from the camera. 32 The effectiveness of red-eye the individual characteristics of subjects. IMPORTANT: Be sure to hold the camera still until the shutter. releases. It takes approximately one second. reduction varies depending on 33 OFF (FLASH OVERRIDE) When you don't want the flash to fire even in the dark or when you want to shoot such subjects as fireworks. Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired, is prohibited, in twilight, or night scenes. (down to 1 second) is Note: Since a slow shutter speed automatically selected in lowlight situations, the use of a tripod is recommended. Turning off the camera restores the Auto Flash mode. 34 (Forced Activation) When you want the flash to FILL-IN FLASH fire for each shot. The flash fires regardless of available light. Use this mode to compensate for a shadow cast on the subject's face (such as the shadow of a tree). It is also used when shooting in backlit conditions or under artificial lighting (such as fluorescent light). Use this mode within the flash working range (p. 31). Turning off the camera restores the Auto Flash mode. 35 NIGHT SCENE FLASH When taking pictures of a night scene, this mode produces clear images. Notes: · The use of a tripod is recommended since slow shutter speeds (down to 1 second) are automatically selected in low-light situations. · Turning off the camera restores the Auto Flash mode. 36 RED-EYE REDUCING NIGHT SCENE FLASH MODE You can take pictures of people with a night scene background while reducing the "red-eye" phenomenon. Notes: · Except for the pre-flashes, this mode is the same as the Night Scene Flash mode. · Read precautionary remarks in "Red-Eye Reducing Flash" (p. 32) and "Night Scene Flash" (p. 36). · If the camera is turned off in this mode, the Red-Eye Reducing Flash mode will be engaged the next time the camera is turned on. 37 SELFTIMER 1. Press the selftimer button to display Fix the camera on a tripod or other support. 2. Aim at your subject, and press the shutter release button. The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after you press the button. The selftimer automatically disengages after release. 10 sec: Selftimer indicator lights 2 sec: Blinks 38 Notes: · The focus and exposure will be locked when the shutter release button is depressed halfway. · Take care not to stand in f ...