INSTRUCTIONSBefore using your camera, read this manual carefullyto ensure correct use.We recommend that you take test shots to getaccustomed to your camera before takingimportant photographs.

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus camera.

MAIN FEATURESBuilt-in 28mm~110mm approx. 4X zoom lens for increased shootingrange.SLR lens ensures that what you see in the viewfinder is what you geton film.Direct Mode Select buttons let you easily select the right exposuremode for any shooting purpose.Optional remote control to operate the camera from a distance.

Symbols used in this manual:

Incorrect Order Manualoperation

Operationorder

Automaticoperation

Beep Indicator on Indicatorblinking

Attention Depresshalfway

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PREPARATIONSNames and functions of parts 4Viewfinder display 6LCD panel 7Diopter adjustment 8Using the strap/optional soft case 9

Outline of operations 10Loading the batteries 12Checking the batteries 13Points to remember 14

BASIC OPERATIONSLoading the film 16Taking pictures 18Unloading the film 21

ADDITIONALFUNCTIONS

Using the focus lock 22Flash photography 23Selftimer 29Using the exposure modes 30

Restoring the standardshooting mode 36

Spot metering 37Remote control (optional) 39

TAKING BETTERPICTURES

Effects of zoom and its advantages 41Autofocus (AF) 43Exposure 45Film speed 46Metering the amount of light 47Accessories (optional) 48

CAMERAMAINTENANCE

Care and storage 49Battery handling 49Troubleshooting 50Questions and answers 53Specifications 54

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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

Direct Mode Select buttons(See p. 30.)Selects exposure modes: StopAction, Portrait, Landscape,and Night Scene.

Shutter releasebutton

Flash mode button

Spot button(See p. 37.)

Self timer indicator(See p. 29)Remote control sensor(See p. 39.)

Lens

Strap attachment stud

Flash

Power switch/Flash release

LCD panel (See p. 7.)

F. No. button(See p. 35.)Sets the aperture in theAperture-Preferred mode.

Full-auto button (See p. 36.)Restores the Standard-Shooting mode.

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Viewfinder(See p. 6.)

Diopter adjustment dial

Selftimer/remotecontrol button

Mid-roll rewindbutton

Tripod socket

Back coverrelease

Back cover

Film windowFor confirmation of

film ISO speed

Zoom (T/W) buttons(See p. 18.)

Battery compartment cover

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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY

Spot frameFor spot metering, position the subjectwithin the spot frame.

Autofocus framePosition your subject withinthe autofocus frame.

Flash

AutofocusLights when the subject

is in focus.

Overexposure/Underexposure

(p. 35)

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LCD PANELExposure counter (p. 17) Battery check (p. 13)

Flash modes (p. 23)

Self-timer/remote control(p. 29/39)

Mode status indicator(p. 30)Displays the engagedexposure mode by showingthe corresponding area.

Spot mode (p. 37)

Full-Auto mode (p. 36)The camera does everything

automatically in this mode.

Aperture setting (p. 35)

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DIOPTER ADJUSTMENTTo Adjust the Viewfinder to Compensate for Near and Farsighted Vision.

Turn the diopter adjustment dial untilthe viewfinder display becomesclear.

Turn up if you arenearsighted or downif you are farsighted.

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USING THE STRAP/OPTIONAL SOFT CASEThe optional remotecontrol's case can beattached to the strap.

The soft case can be attached toa belt with the belt loop. 9

OUTLINE OF OPERATIONSBasic Shooting Procedures

Load the batteries (p. 12). Open the back cover (p. 16). Load the film (p. 16).

Press the zoom buttons todetermine the composition(p. 18).

Place the autofocus frame onthe subject you want to focus on(p. 19).

Depress the shutter releasebutton halfway, making sure theautofocus indicator in theviewfinder lights and theautofocus beep is heard (p. 20).

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Close the back cover (p. 17). Turn the power switch ON(p. 17).

Make sure the exposure counteron the LCD panel reads(p. 17).

Depress the shutter releasebutton fully to take a picture(p. 20).

When the film reaches the end, itwill automatically rewind (p. 21).

Open the back cover to removethe rewound film (p. 21).

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LOADING THE BATTERIESUse two 3V lithium batteries (CR123A or DL123A).

Turn the lock screw to OPENwith a coin. Place yourfingertip in the notch. Andopen the battery cover.

Insert the batteries. Andclose the cover. Turn thelock screw to CLOSE.

When replacing the batteries, makesure to turn the power switch OFFbefore unloading the batteries.

Align the (+) and (-) directions of thebatteries correctly as shown.

Read "Battery Handling" on page 49.

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CHECKING THE BATTERIES

Turn the power switchON. Be sure to checkthe batteries as well.

Display

lights (turns offafter 12 sec.).

blinks and otherindicators on theLCD panel aredisplayed normally.

blinks and otherindicators on theLCD panel go out.

Meaning

Batteries are OK.You can shoot.

Batteries are lowand should bereplaced.

Batteries are deadand should bereplacedimmediately.

Keep spare batteries on hand whengoing on a long trip or when using thecamera in cold weather.

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POINTS TO REMEMBER

Hold the Camera Correctly.

Correct. Correct. Incorrect.Note: As the focal length becomes larger, shaking the camerabecomes more noticeable. Hold the camera firmly with both handswhile keeping elbows at sides to prevent the camera from shaking.

Cautions:Try not to hold the lens barrel.Keep your fingers away from the lens and flash.

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Proper Shutter Release.Keep the shutterrelease buttondepressed halfway.

Depress theshutter releasebutton fully.

To lock the focus. To release theshutter and takethe picture.Note: When the autofocusindicator is blinking, theshutter won't release.(See p. 43.)

The image is clear, theautofocus beep is heard,and the autofocus indicatorlights in the viewfinder.

Cautions:•Press the shutter releasebutton gently.

•Avoid shaking thecamera when pressingthe shutter release buttonto prevent blurry pictures.

The shutter release button has two clicks. Practice before loading the film.

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LOADING THE FILM

Slide the back coverrelease upward to openthe back cover.

Load the film.

Caution: Do not touch the shuttercurtain, and do not press it with theedge of film. Note: Make sure the film is lying flat.

Shutter curtains

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Align the tip of the film leaderwith the mark as shown, andclose the back cover.

Turn the power switchON.

The film automaticallyadvances to the first frame.

The film does not overlap any of thepositioning guides shown above.

The exposure counter on the LCDpanel reads .

Note:If blinks in the exposure counter, asshown above, reload the film.

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TAKING PICTURESFollow this procedure for normal photography. When the powerswitch is turned ON, the camera is in the Full-Auto mode. (See p. 36.)

Remove the lens cap,and turn the powerswitch ON.

While looking through theviewfinder, press the zoombutton to determine thecomposition.

The lens advances, and theLCD panel lights.Note: If no operation is made for approx. 30seconds, the LCD panel goes out and will come onagain when the operation is resumed.

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How to Use the ZoomButtons

Position the autofocusframe on your subject.

Telephoto: Press the button to zoom in.Max. telephoto focallength: 110 mm

Wide-angle: Press the button to zoom out.Max. wide-angle focallength: 28 mm

Autofocus frame

Working distance: 75 cm (2.5 ft) ~

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Depress the shutterrelease button halfway.

Without removing your fingerfrom the shutter releasebutton, depress fully to takethe picture.

It will blink if the subject is difficult for the autofocus tolock on, and when the subject is too close.

Note: When the autofocus indicator blinks, the shutterwon't release. (See p. 43.)

The shutter releases and the filmautomatically advances to the nextframe.

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Make sure The autofocus beep is heard and theautofocus indicator lights when the subject is in focus.

UNLOADING THE FILMThe camera automatically rewinds the film when youreach the end of a roll.

Rewinding the film beforethe end of the roll

Make sure the motor has stoppedand the is blinking on the LCDpanel, before opening the backcover and removing the film.

The final number of exposures maysometimes exceed the number of exposuresspecified on the film.

To rewind the film before the end of theroll, press the mid-roll rewind button withyour fingernail. Do not use an instrumentwith a sharp tip.

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USING THE FOCUS LOCKWhen the main subject is not in the center of the autofocusframe, follow the procedure below. This is called focus lock.

Position the autofocusframe on your subject andpress the shutter releasebutton halfway.

Reposition your subjects in thepicture frame while keepingthe shutter release buttondepressed halfway. Then pressthe shutter release button fully.

Autofocus frameThe autofocus beep is heard, and theautofocus indicator lights in theviewfinder.

Note:When the focus is locked, theexposure is also locked (AE lock).

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FLASH PHOTOGRAPHYThree flash modes are available to suit different requirements.

How to Select the Flash Mode

Set the power switch toto flip up the flash.

Press the FLASH buttonto select the flash mode.

The camera will recharge the flash, andthe flash will be ready to use.

Note: Recharging takes 0.2~3.5 seconds.

The selected mode isdisplayed on the LCD panel.

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Flash Modes

Mode Function

Automatically fires inlow-light conditions.(p. 25)

Significantly reducesthe phenomenon of"red-eye" (when a subject'seyes appear red). (p. 27)

Fires regardless ofavailable light. (p. 28)

Note: Use of the flash is recommended if blinksin the viewfinder when the flash isn't flipped up.Otherwise the camera will select a long exposureand pictures may be blurred due to camera shake.

In the dark, the flash also functions asan autofocus illuminator. When theshutter release button is pressedhalfway, the flash emits several briefpre-flashes. When the shutter releasebutton is pressed fully, the flash firesto take the picture. Hold the camerafirmly until then.

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Auto FlashThe flash fires automatically when there is insufficient light orwhen there is backlighting.

Set the flash mode toAUTO.

Press the shutter releasebutton halfway to makesure lights in theviewfinder.

Note: If you press the shutter release buttonwith blinking in the viewfinder, the shutterwon't release. This is because the flash isbeing recharged. Remove your finger fromthe shutter release button, and wait untilrecharging finishes.

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Press the shutter releasebutton fully.

Note: The shutter speed is automatically set at 1/100-sec. when the flash fires. If the subject requires a fastershutter speed, the flash won't fire.

Auto Flash Range(with color negative film)

Focal length

ISO 100

ISO 200

ISO 400

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6.1m (20 ft)

8.6m (28.2 ft)

110mm

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4.9m (16.1ft)

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Red-Eye Reducing FlashApproximately 20 pre-flashes are emitted before the main flash fires,significantly reducing the phenomenon of "red-eye" (when a subject's eyesappear red). This mode is the same as Auto Flash except for the pre-flashes.

Flip up the flash, and selectthe Auto-S mode. Press theshutter release button.

Red-eye reduction may not be effective when thesubject:1. Wasn't looking at the flash from right front.2. Wasn't watching the pre-flashes.3. Was too far from the camera.4. Did not respond to the pre-flashes due to

particular characteristics of the individual.

Notes:Pre-flashes are not emitted in the Stop Action mode.After pressing the shutter release button, hold the camera securely until the shutter has been released.To cancel the Auto-S mode, select another mode following the procedure on page 23.

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Forced ActivationIn this mode, the flash always fires. Even in backlighting, both the subject and backgroundcan be shot clearly. And portraits look lively by reflecting light into the subject's eyes.

Make sure the exposuremode is set to FULLAUTO.

Select the Fill-In Flashmode, and press theshutter release button.

Note: In exposure modesother than Full Auto andAperture-Preferred Auto,the Fill-in Flash modecannot be engaged.

Note: The shutter speed is automaticallyset at 1/100-sec.

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SELFTIMER

Press the /REMOTEbutton until isdisplayed on the LCDpanel.

Aim at your subject, andpress the shutter releasebutton.

Fix the camera firmly on a tripod or other support. The shutter will be released 12 seconds later.Notes: The focus and exposure will be locked when the shutter release button is depressed halfway. The Selftimermode is cancelled after the shutter releases. To cancel the selftimer in the middle of operation, press the /REMOTEbutton again. Do not remove your eye from the viewfinder until after the shutter release button has been fullydepressed. This prevents light from entering through the viewfinder.

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USING THE EXPOSURE MODESThere are four preset settings for easy shooting in various commonsituations, as well as an Aperture-Preferred Auto mode that allowsyou to select your own setting.

Exposure ModesFor easy, effective shooting in various commonsituations:

Stop Action (p. 31)To freeze moving subjects.Portrait (p. 32)For pictures with blurred background for "portrait"effect.Landscape (p. 33)For pictures with extended in-focus background.Night Scene (p. 34)For night scenes or night scenes with subjects in theforeground.

How to Select theExposure Mode

Press one of the icons.

Press the F.No. button.For more creative lighting effects:Aperture-Preferred Auto (p. 35)Set the aperture manually. The camera willautomatically select the correct shutter speed.

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STOP ACTIONTo freeze moving subjects.

In this mode, the camera automatically selects a faster shutterspeed to reduce blurring of moving subjects. (Max. shutter speed:1/2000-sec.)

Press the button. Aim the camera at thesubject, and press theshutter release button.

Note: In the Stop Action mode, for fasterflash response, Auto-S pre-flashes willnot be emitted.

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PORTRAITTo take pictures with blurred backgrounds for a "portrait" effect.

Portrait mode lets you take beautiful portrait photographs. This is especiallyeffective when the lens is at the telephoto setting and/or when there is a greatdistance between the subject and the background.

Press the button. Aim the camera at thesubject, and press theshutter release button.

Note: The aperture is wide open.

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LANDSCAPETo take pictures with extended in-focus backgrounds.

When shooting landscapes or landscapes with subjects in the foreground, allobjects near and far are sharply in focus.

Press the button. Press the shutterrelease button.

Note: Set the lens at wide angle foroptimal results.

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NIGHT SCENETo shoot properly-lit night scenes

In this mode, the camera automatically selects the ideal exposurefor shooting night scenes free of subjects, and for shooting nightscenes with subjects in the foreground.

When subjects are in the foreground, flip up the flash.Press the button. Press the shutter release

button.

When there are no foreground subjects, do not flip up the flash.Notes: When the flash is flipped up, flash power is automatically adjusted according to the subject. Sincethe camera may select a shutter speed as slow as 2-sec maximum, use of a tripod is recommended to preventcamera shake.

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APERTURE-PREFERRED AUTOThe background blur can be controlled by adjusting the aperturesetting. The shutter speed will be selected automatically.

Press the F.No. button toenter the Aperture-Preferred Auto mode.

Notes: Additional pressing of the F.No. button stopsdown the aperture. Once the camera has passed thesmallest available aperture setting, it will return to thelargest available aperture setting. Blinking in theviewfinder indicates the subject is under- or overexposed.Change the aperture setting until it stops blinking.

Larger aperture (smaller value) for ablurred background

Smaller aperture (larger value) for asharper background

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RESTORING THE STANDARD SHOOTING MODE FULLAUTO

Restore the standard shooting mode for easy, worry-freephotography.

Press the FULL AUTObutton.

Standard Shooting ModeSettings for the standard shootingmode are as follows:

Exposure mode — Program AutoFlash mode — Auto or Auto-SSelf-timer/remote control — CancelledSpot metering — Cancelled

The camera will also return to thestandard shooting mode if the power isswitched off and on again.

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SPOT METERINGIn this mode, the camera limits light metering to a particular area, suchas a subject's face, and sets the correct exposure.

Position the subject forspot metering within thespot frame, and pressthe SPOT button.Spot frame

In situations like the one illustratedabove, the subject will be dark becauseof backlighting.

is displayed on the LCDpanel and the exposure is locked.

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Recompose the shot,then press the shutterrelease button to takethe picture.

Notes:When the flash is flipped up, or the Night Scenemode is engaged, the camera does not performspot metering.After the shot, the Spot Metering mode iscanceled. To cancel the mode without taking ashot, press the SPOT button again.

Use the Spot mode in the followingsituations:

When there is a big differencebetween subject and backgroundbrightness (e.g., backlighting).When the main subject is not in thecenter of the autofocus frame.Focus lock should also be used inthis case (see p. 22).

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REMOTE CONTROL (OPTIONAL)The optional RC-100 Remote Control is required.

Press the /REMOTE buttonto engage the Remote Controlmode.

Position the autofocus frameon the subject.

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Aim the remote controlat the camera, andpress the button.

The shutter will be released about 3seconds after the beep.Notes: Use selftimer outside the above range.

The remote control may not work when the subjectis backlit or when it is difficult for autofocus to lockonto (see p. 43).

Notes on the Remote Control:The remote control may not work whenthere is backlighting and whenautofocusing is difficult (see p. 43).Continuous shooting cannot be performedwhen the remote control is used.The shutter will not release using theremote control when the remote control'sbattery is exhausted.The battery of the remote control cannotbe replaced. The remote control unit isexpendable. Order a new one from yournearby camera store or Olympus servicecenter when it no longer transmits signalsto the camera.

CAUTIONS:Keep the remote control out of the reachof children. In case it is swallowed,immediately consult a physician.Keep the remote control away from fireand extreme heat. Never try todisassemble it.

Important: After the shot(s), be sure to press theself-timer/remote control button again to cancelthe Self-Timer/Remote Control mode.

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EFFECTS OF ZOOM AND ITS ADVANTAGESZoom lens focal length is changed by moving partof the lens. With this camera, you can select anyfocal length between 28 mm and 110 mm.

28 mm wide-angleBecause the angle of view is wide and the depth offield is large, you can take sharp photographs withenhanced perspective and contrast. This is ideal forshooting landscapes, skylines, crowds at a party,etc.

50 mm (approx.)This range is the standard angle of view and hasmoderate background blurring. It is suitable formost types of shot including portraits.

110 mmAt its maximum focal length, the built-in lens offersa telephoto effect. The depth of field is shallower,and the effects of aperture settings are moreapparent. In telephoto shooting, use a tripod or holdthe camera firmly to prevent the camera fromshaking.

180 mm additional telephoto powerWhen the optional teleconverter IS/L LENS C-180H.Q. CONVERTER 1.7X is used, you can extendthe telephoto range up to 180 mm.

28mm 75° 50mm 46° 110mm 22°

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IS/L LENS C-180 H.Q. CONVERTER 1.7X

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28mm F. No. 5.6

50mm F. No. 5.6

110mm F. No. 5.6

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AUTOFOCUS (AF)Although this camera's autofocus can lock on virtually any subject,there are certain conditions, such as shown below, where it maynot be possible to obtain the correct focus. In the situations shownbelow in , autofocus may not lock on the correct subject eventhough the autofocus indicator lights and the shutter releases.

Subjects with low contrast Subjects that do not containvertical lines

Subjects in excessively brightlight

• Use the focus lock by firstfocusing on something at thesame distance as the subject youwish to take a picture of, and thenaim at the subject.

• Use the focus lock first whileholding the camera vertically.Then switch the camera to thehorizontal position to take thephotograph.

• Use the focus lock by firstfocusing on something at thesame distance as the subject youwish to take a picture of, and thenaim at the subject.

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Two subjects at differentdistances

Subjects with repetitivepatterns

High-speed subjects at closerange

• When the subject locks out-of-focus although the autofocuslamp lights, focus on anothersubject at the desired camera-to-subject distance first. Thenrecompose the frame to take thepicture.

• When the subject locks out-of-focus although the autofocuslamp lights, focus on anothersubject at the desired camera-to-subject distance first. Thenrecompose the frame to take thepicture.

• Focus on another subject at thedesired camera-to-subjectdistance first. Then recomposethe frame to take the picture.

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EXPOSUREAutomatic Exposure Mode

Exposure refers to the amount of light which strikesthe film, and is controlled by a combination ofaperture size and shutter speed. The correctamount of light, called correct exposure, dependson the film speed (indicated on the film package,e.g. ISO 100 or ISO 200).The automatic exposure function automatically setsthe correct exposure. This camera employs twotypes of automatic exposure modes: programmedauto-exposure and aperture-preferred auto-exposure.With programmed auto exposure, the cameraautomatically selects the most suitable combinationof F stop and shutter speed for the existing lightingconditions. This lets you concentrate on composingyour shot and releasing the shutter at just the righttime.With aperture-preferred auto, you select the desiredF stop, and the camera automatically selects thecorrect shutter speed. Aperture-preferred autogives more artistic freedom of expression andcreativity by selecting a desired F stop to controlthe blur of the background.

Program Chart (FULL AUTO)The following program chart is for 28mm wide-angle and 110mm telephoto focal lengths.According to the focal length, the camera's programitself changes. When the subject is brightly lit, the Fstop and shutter speed change simultaneously.When the lighting is darker, the aperture opens fullyand the shutter speed changes to match it.In the standard shooting mode (refer to p.36), if thebuilt-in flash has been flipped up, it willautomatically fire in dark lighting conditions. Theshutter speed will be fixed at 1/100-sec.

Portrait ModeIn this mode, the camera chooses a wide aperturefor a shallow depth of field. This results in a softlyblurred subject background, against which yoursubject stands out in sharp focus. This mode alsoprevents camera-shake from happening because afaster shutter speed is selected.

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FILM SPEEDNight Scene Mode

When shooting night scenes you may sometimes be dis-appointed with the result, usually because the camera'sautomatic exposure function works on a standardexposure ratio. In such situations a professional photo-grapher would adjust for exposure compensation basedon personal experience, or select the manual shootingmode.In the night scene mode, exposure compensation is auto-matically adjusted for attractive night scene photography.For example, when shooting a subject with a night sceneas its background, the use of the flash is often desirable.Should that be the case, the camera performs the mostsuitable exposure compensation for both the subject andthe background. Since the selected shutter speed may bevery slow, the camera should be held firmly in position(with a tripod for example) to prevent blurring.

Stop Action ModeThis mode is ideal for capturing high-speed photoopportunities such as sports scenes and children at play.A fast shutter speed is automatically selected to "freeze"the action on film.

Landscape ModeThis mode is ideal when you want to focus on both thesubject and the background or when you want to shootnatural scenery with low contrast. The camera automati-cally stops down the aperture to make the range of focusas large as possible. In shooting conditions for this mode,the subjects are likely be at a distance of (infinity), sothe autofocus function in this mode starts from theposition.

Film SpeedFilm speed is indicated on the back of filmpackages. ISO 100, ISO 200, and ISO 400 are themost common. High-speed film (ISO 400), asimplied by its name, is for taking photos of fast-moving subjects in action shots, for example.However, there are also other advantages. Withhigh-speed film, such as ISO 400, it is possible totake pictures in lower light. And the distancecovered by the flash will be greater. Generally, thehigher the film speed, the grainier the picture.With this camera, we recommend the use of "DX"film cartridges: ISO 25 ~ 3200. In the case of non-DX-coded film, the camera will automatically be setto film speed ISO 32.

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METERING THE AMOUNT OF LIGHTLight Metering

Light metering can measure the brightness of theframed subject in various ways. This cameraemploys three metering systems: (1) ESP lightmetering, (2) center-weighted average lightmetering, and (3) spot metering. You can selectthe light metering system most suitable to theconditions. The camera also uses TTL (through-the-lens) light metering to automatically measurethe light that enters the lens. This lets you get veryaccurate light readings that are unaffected bychanges in the distance between the subject andthe camera.

Fuzzy Logic ESP (Electro-Selective Pattern) LightMetering

ESP light metering measures the brightness of thecentral portion and peripheral portion of the frameseparately in order to determine the properexposure. The calculation program used is basedon programmed data to properly compensate forbacklighting. ESP light metering is usedautomatically when in the Full-Auto mode.

Center-Weighted Average Light MeteringCenter-weighted average light metering is the mostwidely used light meteringsystem (Fig. A). Thissystem measures the lightavailable throughout theframe with specialemphasis on the center ofthe frame. When in the

Aperture-Preferred mode, this light meteringsystem is automatically activated. When thecontrast between bright and dark areas is not tooextreme outside the center of the frame, thissystem offers excellent results.

Spot MeteringSpot metering (Fig. B) measures the brightness atthe center of the frame only. Because this meteringsystem calculates the correct exposure for only onepoint, it is convenient when the subject is backlit orthe picture contains strong contrasts. Whenshooting a subject in front of an extremely brightbackground, you shoulduse spot-metering on thesubject's face.

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ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL)

IS/L LENS C-180 H.Q.CONVERTER 1.7X

REMOTE CONTROL RC-100 ACTION CASE C

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CARE AND STORAGE BATTERY HANDLINGCAUTIONS

Do not expose the camera to extreme heat (over40°C/104°F) or to extreme cold (below -10°C/14°F).Low temperature, even within this range, maysometimes cause deterioration in battery perfor-mance, thereby temporarily disabling the camera.Avoid sudden temperature changes and humidity.Do not expose the camera to strong magneticfields.Do not apply excessive force to the camera or itscontrols.Do not touch the contact points inside the camera.Do not use organic solments, thinners, or benzineto clean the camera.Avoid strong impacts caused by bumping ordropping the camera.Do not expose the camera to water, such as fromrain.Do not expose the camera to dust and sand.

NOTESDo not mix different types of batteries ornew and old batteries.When the camera is not used for anextended period of time, remove thebatteries.Keep spare batteries on hand when goingon a long trip or to a cold area.Sweat, oil, and so on can prevent abattery's terminals from making electricalcontact. To avoid this, wipe both terminalsbefore loading batteries.

WARNINGNEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLETHE CAMERA; IT CONTAINS A HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT.

WARNINGSNEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE,RECHARGE, OR SHORT CIRCUITBATTERIES. NEVER EXPOSEBATTERIES TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OROPEN FLAMES.KEEP THE BATTERIES OUT OF THEREACH OF CHILDREN. IF A CHILDSWALLOWS A BATTERY, CONTACT ADOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.USE TWO 3V LITHIUM BATTERIES(CR123A OR DL123A). NEVER TRY TODISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY ANYBATTERY OR BATTERY PACK FORUSE IN THIS CAMERA.In case of malfunction, consult your nearest

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The camera doesnot work.

The LCD panelturns off suddenly

blinks and theshutter cannot bereleased.

blinks evenwhen the flash isnot flipped up.The AF lamp blinksand the shuttercannot be released.

CauseThe power is OFF.The batteries are loaded incorrectly.The batteries are exhausted.The batteries are temporarily unableto function.The loaded film has been rewound.The film is incorrectly loaded.The LCD panel turns off automaticallyif none of the camera's functions havebeen used for about 30 seconds.The flash has not finished recharging.

blinks to warn you that camera-shake is likely to occur due toinsufficient light.The autofocus system may not workwhen the subject is moving too fast,when the camera is shaking, or whenthe subject is difficult for autofocusto lock onto (refer to p. 43).The subject is closer than the camera'sminimum working distance (75cm/2.5ft).

RemedySet the power switch to ON.Reload the batteries correctly.Replace batteries with new ones.Keep the camera warm whileusing it.Load new film.Reload the film.Press the FULL AUTO button, orpress the shutter release buttonhalfway.Remove your finger from theshutter release button and waitfor several seconds untilrecharging is completed.Flip up the flash.

First focus on something at thesame distance as the subject, thenrecompose the frame to take thepicture.

Move 75cm/2.5ft or more awayfrom the subject.

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SymptomThe camera doesn'tfocus on the subjecteven though theauxiliary flash lights.

The shutter doesn'trelease even whenthe shutter releasebutton is pressed.The flash doesn't fire

blinks in theviewfinder.

The shutter cannotbe released byremote control.

CauseThe autofocus may not work when thesubject is out of the auxiliary flash'sworking distance (approx. 75cm~5m/2.5ft ~16.4ft).The autofocus may not be effective withthis subject.

The subject is not in focus.

The rewound film is still loaded.The shutter speed is set at faster than1/100-sec.High-speed film is used.Exposure is incorrect in the Aperture-Preferred Auto mode.

If no operations have been carried outin the Self-Timer/Remote Control modefor about 20 minutes, the LCD panelturns off and the shutter can't bereleased with the remote control.

RemedyMove the camera closer to thesubject.

First focus on another subject atthe same distance, then recomposethe frame to take the picture.Make sure the subject is in focusand the autofocus indicator in theviewfinder lights.Remove the film.Set the flash mode to Fill-in.

Set the flash mode to Fill-in.Change the aperture untilstops blinking. Use the flash whenavailable light is insufficient.Press the FULL AUTO button toturn on the LCD panel, andengage the Self-Timer/RemoteControl mode again.

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Symptom

The subjects' eyesappear red inprinted pictures.

The subject waswithin the frame ofthe viewfinder, butits edges aremissing on the print.The picture isout of focus.

The picture is toodark.

The colors ofpictures takenindoors lookunnatural.

CauseThis "red-eye phenomenon" occurs withall cameras when a flash is used. It iscaused by light from the flash reflectingoff the retina at the back of the eye. Red-eye varies depending on the individualand the shooting conditions such asambient lighting. It is also more likely tooccur when using 110mm telephoto thanwhen using wide-angle focal lengths.When a negative is enlarged, sometimesthe edge of the frame is not printed.

The camera moved when the shutterrelease button was pressed.

The viewfinder's autofocus frame wasnot positioned on the subject.The shutter release button was pressedfrom right in front of the camera in theSelf-Timer mode.

The subject was out of the workingrange of the flash.The subject was backlit.The lighting fixture(s) affected thepicture.

RemedyUse the Auto-S Flash mode tosignificantly reduce red-eyephenomenon.

Leave some room on the edges ofthe frame when you composeyour shots.

Hold the camera correctly, andpress the shutter release buttongently.Position the autofocus frame onthe subject, or use the focus lock.Press the shutter release buttonwhile looking into the viewfinder,not while standing in front of thecamera.Shoot within the working rangeof the flash.Set the flash to Fill-in mode.Set the flash mode to Fill-in.

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSQ: How long will the batteries last?A: Two new 3V lithium batteries will

last for roughly 20 rolls of 24-exposure film on which the flashwas used on half of all the shots(determined under Olympus testconditions). If you do not use theflash and zoom very often, thebatteries will last much longer.

Q: How should I store the camera?A: Cameras are susceptible to

damage caused by dust, moisture,and salt. Wipe and dry the camerathoroughly before storing it. Afterusing it at the beach, wipe it with acloth that has been moistenedwith fresh water and then wrungout. Do not use mothballs.

Q: When does the camera measureand set the exposure?

A: When the shutter release button ispressed halfway, the camerameasures both the exposure andthe focus and then locks them aslong as the shutter release button

remains halfway depressed. In theSpot Metering mode, the exposureis locked when the spot button ispressed.

Q: How should I clean the lens?A: Wipe the lens gently with lens

cleaning tissue that has beenmoistened with a small amount oflens cleaning fluid.

Q: Can I use a filter?A: Yes, you can. Use one with a

diameter of 52 mm. When you usea thick one, like a C-POL (circular-polarizing) filter, the edges of thepicture plane sometimes becomedark. Make sure to turn off thepower before mounting orremoving a filter. When doing so,even with the power off,sometimes the lens rotates and themotor operates. This is not amalfunction.

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SPECIFICATIONSType: Fully automatic 35mm autofocus

single-lens reflex camera with built-in28mm ~ 110mm zoom lens.

Film format: 35mm standard DX-coded film(24 x 36mm).

Lens: Olympus lens (filter available, 52mm filterdiameter) 28mm ~ 110mm F4.5 ~ 5.6, 11elements in 9 groups (5-group zoomconstruction).

Shutter: Electronic control system vertical focalplane shutter. Shutter speed 1/2000-sec. ~2-sec.

Focusing: TTL phase-difference detectionsystem autofocus with focus lock. Auxiliaryflash activation in low light. Autofocus beepavailable. Focusing range — 0.75 m(2.5 ft) ~

Viewfinder: Single-lens reflex system,magnification ratio 0.72 (at 50mm). Finderview-field — 85% of actual view-field.

Viewfinder information: Autofocus frame, spotframe, autofocus indicator, flash indicator(to be used as flash warning),overexposure/underexposure indicator.

Diopter adjustment: -2 ~ +1.Light metering system: TTL light metering

system — Fuzzy logic ESP light metering,center-weighted average light metering,spot metering.

Exposure modes: (1) Program AE (Full-Auto,Stop Action, Portrait, Night Scene,Landscape), (2) Aperture-preferred AE.

Exposure counter: Progressive type, displayedon LCD panel.

Film speed range: Automatic setting withDX-coded film (ISO 25, 32, 50, 64, 100, 125,200, 250, 400, 500, 800, 1000, 1600, 2000,3200. Other intermediate film speeds will beautomatically set for next lower speed).

Film loading: Automatic loading (automaticallyadvances to first frame when camera backis closed).

Film advance: Automatic film winding.Film rewind: Automatic film rewind (automatic

rewind activated at end of film, automaticrewind stop). Rewind is possible at anypoint with rewind button.

Selftimer: Electronic selftimer with 12-sec. delay.Remote control (optional): Infrared remote

control unit, 3-sec delay.Flash: Built-in IVP (Intelligent Variable-Power)

flash system. Manual activating system,

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recycling time of about 0.2 ~ 3.5 sec. (atnormal temperature).

Flash range: Wide — 0.75~4.3 m (2.5~14.1 ft),Tele — 0.75~3.5 m (2.5~11.5 ft) with ISO100 negative color film); Wide — 0.75~8.6m (2.5~28.2 ft), Tele — 0.75~7.0 m(2.5~23.0 ft) with ISO 400 negative colorfilm.

Flash modes: Auto (automatic flash activationin low-light), Auto-S (red-eye reducing,same as Auto otherwise), Fill-in (forcedactivation), OFF (when flash is retracted).

Battery check: Displayed on LCD panel.Power source: Two 3V lithium batteries

(CR123A or DL123A) (replaceable).Dimensions: 123(W) X 88(H) X 110(D) mm

(4.8 X 3.5 X 4.3 in) (excluding protrusions).Weight: 615 g (21.7 oz) (without batteries).

Specifications are subject to change withoutany notice or obligation on the part of themanufacturer.

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