Page 2 - Description of controls; LCD panel; Rewind button; Light sensor; Flash mode button
Description of controls LCD panel Shutter release button Flash reflector Autofocus windows Lens barrier Rewind button Light sensor Self-timer button Flash mode button Self-timer signal
Page 3 - Tripod socket; correction marks
Viewfinder Autofocus indicator Flash indicator Strap Eyelet Back cover release Film window Tripod socket Battery compartment cover Exposure counter Flash OFF AUTO/AUTO-S flash Battery remaining indicator Fill-in flash LCD panel Autofocus frame Close-up correction marks Viewfinder indicators 2
Page 4 - Table of contents; Auto flash photography
Table of contents Description of c o n t r o l s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Loading the battery........................................ 5 Simple poi...
Page 5 - Thank you for purchasing the Olympus; This camera will not operate unless the lens barrier is opened.
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 t...
Page 6 - Loading the; battery; begin; Open the battery compartment cover.; Insert the new battery correctly as; tery compartment cover tightly.
Loading the battery Before you begin Open the battery compartment cover. *Remove the battery if you do not plan to use the camera for an extended period oftime. Insert the new battery correctly as indicated below and close the bat- tery compartment cover tightly. *Use a 3V lithium battery (Duracell ...
Page 8 - Simple point; and shoot; This camera is
Open the back cover by sliding the back cover release toward the top of the camera. The camera back will open. Simple point and shoot photography Loadingthe film This camera is designed to use DX coded 35 mm film to automatically set filmspeed. If DX-coded film is unavailable, use ISO 100 film. 7
Page 9 - The camera will set itself auto-; matically for DX-coded film; Insert the film cartridge into the
Prepare a "DX" film cartridge. The camera will set itself auto- matically for DX-coded film speeds from ISO 50 to 3200. *When using non-DX film, the film speed is automatically set to ISO 100. Insert the film cartridge into the camera.Avoid direct sunlight when load- ing the film. Be sure th...
Page 10 - Align the film leader with the red film loading indicator.; Close the camera back firmly.; (Make sure the back cover lock
Align the film leader with the red film loading indicator. Adjust the length of the film leader before loading so that it matcheswith the red loading indicator. Make sure the film leader tip is not bent and the film perforations are properly aligned and engaged as shown. Close the camera back firmly...
Page 12 - The camera automatically rewinds the film when you reach the end
Unloading the film The camera automatically rewinds the film when you reach the end of the roll. You will hear the motor operating and the exposurecounter will count down as the film is rewinding.The final reading on the exposure counter before rewinding may be more than the number of exposures spec...
Page 13 - Open the back cover after the; Remove the film cartridge from
If you want to rewind the film before the end of a roll, press the rewind but- ton with the tip of a ballpoint pen. Do not use any device with a sharp tipand do not press the rewind button toohard. Open the back cover after the motor has stopped. Once the film has been rewound, a blinking "E"...
Page 14 - Slide the lens barrier as far as it will go until you hear a click.
How to takepictures 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,nor...
Page 16 - of the viewfinder is lighted.
Position your subject within the autofocus frame. Press the shutter release button lightly and confirm that the auto- focus lamp (green) to the right of the viewfinder is lighted. The subject should be within the picture frame. 15
Page 19 - low light; In low light situations,; the flash mode is; If you are taking pictures in low light, the flash lamp (orange) to
Auto flash photography (1) Takingpictures in low light In low light situations, the flash will activateautomatically when the flash mode is AUTO or AUTO-S. 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 camerawill ...
Page 20 - Flash shooting range:
The flash will activate automaticallywhen the shutter release button is fully pressed. Flash shooting range: (ISO 100) 0.35 m (1.1 ft.)—3.5 m (11.5 ft.) (ISO 400) 0.35 m (1.1 f t . ) — 7 m (23 ft.) *The flash range as shown below is optimal for color negative film. Actual flash working range for oth...
Page 21 - If you are taking backlighted; and red lamp on the front of; the camera will light when the; shutter release button is pressed; Auto flash; photography; backlighted; subjects; In backlighted situations,; the flash mode is
If you are taking backlighted subjects, the flash lamp (orange) and red lamp on the front of the camera will light when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. This indicates that the flash willactivate automatically. If the backlighted subject is so smallthat it does not fill the autofocus f...
Page 22 - Camera; functions; and controls; Be careful of the flash's; light when shooting
Camera functions and controls Close-up photography Be careful of the flash's light when shooting people's faces in close- up photography. *When the distance between the subject and the camera is 0.35 m (1.1 ft.), com-pose your shot within the close-upcorrection marks as shown in theillustration. Clo...
Page 23 - Focus lock; Use the locus lock; when you want to; position your subject; outside the autofocus
Focus lock Use the locus lock when you want to position your subject outside the autofocus frame in the center of the viewfinder. Position your subject in the autofocus frame and press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus indicator (green) will light inthe viewfinder. *When focus is loc...
Page 26 - Press the flash mode button; Compose your shot and press; the shutter release button — the; Auto-S flash significantly; in flash portraits and
Press the flash mode button until " AUTO-S" appears on the LCD panel. Compose your shot and press the shutter release button — the flash will emit a rapid series of pre flashes, followed directly by the main flash. Hold the camera firmly while pressing the shutter release button. Auto-S flas...
Page 27 - Flash; OFF mode; This mode is to be used; flash is prohibited; Press the flash mode button
Flash OFF mode This mode is to be used in situations where a flash is prohibited (as in museums) or when not desired (for special effects). Press the flash mode button until " OFF" appears on theLCD panel. *In low lighting condition, the shutter speed may be slow. Use a tripod or other camer...
Page 28 - flash mode; The flash always; activates in this mode.; It can be engaged; shooting backlighted; Press the shutter release button; fully to take the picture.
FILL-IN flash mode The flash always activates in this mode. It can be engaged for daylight synchrophotography or when shooting backlighted subjects. Press the shutter release button fully to take the picture. *To cancel flash OFF mode press the flash mode button again or close thelens barrier. *With...
Page 29 - Press the flash mode button until
Press the shutter release button fully to take the picture. *To cancel Fill-in flash mode, press the flash mode button again or close the lens barrier. Press the flash mode button until " FILL-IN" appears on the LCD panel. *By using the flash FILL-IN mode, the subject will be properly lit by...
Page 30 - Use of the; optional
Attaching the strap Use of the optional Olympuscase Attach the strap to the cameraaccording to the directions illustrated below. 29
Page 32 - Troubleshooting; Q: Will the camera operate without film?; Q: The camera does not work in extremely cold weather.
Troubleshooting Q: Will the camera operate without film? A: Even if there is no film in the camera, if the lens barrier is open, the shutter will release. Under low lightthe flash will activate. If the lens barrier is closed, the camera will not operate; and if the flash is activated in rapid succes...
Page 34 - Care and storage
Care and storage *Do not expose the camera to extreme heat (over 40°C or 104°F) or to extreme cold(below -10°C or 14°F). *Avoid sudden temperature change.*Do not expose t h e camera to strong magnetic fields. *Do not apply excess force to the camera or its controls. *Do not rotate the camera once it...
Page 35 - Specifications
Specifications Type: Fully automatic 35 mm autofocus lens-shutter camera Film format: 35 mm standard DX coded film (24 x 36 mm) Lens: Olympus lens 35 mm F3.5, 3 elements in 3 groups Shutter: Programmed electronic shutter Viewfinder: Active type viewfinder type 0.4X (with auto- focus frame, close-up ...
