INSTRUCTIONS Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use.
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance an a longer service life from the unit. Ignoring this warning may result in the death or serious injury of the user. KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY FROM FIRE. NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERIES. NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA; IT CONTAINS A HIGH VOLTAGE CIRCUIT.
• Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. • We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. MAIN FEATURES Built-in 30mm - 90mm 3X zoom lens. Use IX240 cartridge film for simple one-touch film loading. Three types of prints (C, H, P) can be obtained by setting the selector switch. A magnetic head records important printing data on the film. Use only processors displaying the film development and printing.
PREPARATIONS Names and functions of parts ................................................. 6 Viewfinder display/LCD panel ................................................... 8 Cartridge ................................................................................ 9 Diopter adjustment ..................................................................... 11 Using the strap/soft case ...................................................... 11 Outline of operations .........................................
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES Setting the print type ......................................................... 27 Using the snooting modes ..................................................... 32 Auto Flash .......................................................................... 34 Red-eye Reducing Flash ............................................ 35 Off (Flash Override) ....................................................... 36 Fill-In Flash (Forced Activation) ...................................
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Shutter release button Selftimer signal PREPARATIONS Strap eyelet 6 Cartridge cover release lever (p. 19) Light sensor Viewflnder Flash Autofocus window Lens Lens barrel Do not soil as this can cause blurred pictures. Wipe clean with a soft cloth.
Diopter adjustment lever Battery compartment cover (p. 15) Quartz date mode buttons (p. 44) Control panel Print type selector switch (p. 27) Tripod socket Cartridge cover Power switch (p. 16) LCD panel Zoom lever (p.
VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL VIEWFINDER DISPLAY Close-up correction marks (p. 23) Autofocus frame Position your subject within the autofocus frame. Green lamp Red lamp H type P type C type 8 LCD PANEL Shooting mode display (p. 32) Quartz date mode display (p. 44) Remote control display Selftimer display (p. 41) Battery check Cartridge mark Lights when a cartridge is loaded.
CARTRIDGE IX 240 Cartridge Film Data disk Cartridge spool Lightlock door drive Lightlock door Cartridge spool Cartridge label Visual Exposure Indicator • • 9 Never apply undue force to the cartridge spool, lightlock door drive or lightlock door because this can result in damage or exposure of the film. Using a damaged cartridge can cause camera trouble. Do not allow the data disk to become soiled because this can render the cartridge unusable.
Understanding the Visual Exposure Indicator Unexposed Partially exposed Exposed Processed cartridges with the (unexposed) visual exposure • Only indicator can be used with this camera. When a cartridge with other than visual exposure indicator • is loaded, the camera will rewindthethe film and set the cartridge to (exposed). along plenty of film cartridges when traveling to foreign • Take countries and other areas where cartridge purchasing may be • difficult.
DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT To Adjust the Viewfinder to Compensate for Near-and far-sighted Vision Slide the diopter adjustment lever until the viewfinder display becomes clear. Slide to the right if you are far-sighted or to the left if you are near-sighted. USING THE STRAP/SOFT CASE The soft case can also be carried on a belt.
OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS Basic Shooting Procedures 1. Load a battery (p. 15). 2. Turn on the power switch. Make sure mark is not displayed on the LCD panel. 12 3. Open the cartridge cover (p. 19). 4. Insert a cartridge (p. 20).
5. Close the cartridge cover. The film will automatically advance to the first frame (p. 20). 6. Make sure is displayed and the exposure counter reads . 7. Operate the zoom lever to compose the scene (p. 21). 8. Place the autofocus frame on the subject on which you want to focus (p. 22).
9. Press the shutter release button halfway to make sure the green lamp lights. 10. Press the shutter release button fully and take the picture (p. 22). The shutter will not release when the red lamp is blinking. 11. When the film reaches the end, it will automatically rewind (p. 26). will be displayed on the LCD panel. 12. 14 Open the cartridge cover and remove the cartridge (p. 26).
LOADING THE BATTERY Use one 3V lithium battery (DL123A or CR123A) 1. Slide the battery compartment cover. Open the cover as shown. When replacing the battery, make sure to turn the power switch OFF before unloading the batteries. 2. Insert the new battery correctly as shown and close the battery compartment cover tightly. Align the (+) and (-) directions of the batteries correctly as shown. Read "Battery Handling" on page 52.
CHECKING THE BATTERY Turn the power switch ON and check the battery condition. Immediately after the battery has been replaced, the battery power level may not be accurately displayed on the LCD panel. Turn the power switch ON to check the accurate battery power level. Display Meaning lights. Battery is OK. lights. Battery is low and should be replaced. blinks. Battery is dead and should be replaced immediately.
POINTS TO REMEMBER Hold the Camera Correctly. 1. Correct. 2. Correct. 3. Incorrect. not to hold the barrel. • Try Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash. • As the focal length becomes larger, camera shake or • movement becomes more noticeable. Hold the camera firmly • 17 with both hands while keeping your elbows at sides to prevent the camera from shaking. In the vertical position, hold the camera with its flash positioned at the top.
Proper Shutter Release. The shutter release button has two clicks. Practice before loading the film. the shutter release button 1. Depress halfway to lock the focus. Focus and exposure will be locked properly. Make sure The green lamp next to the viewfinder lights. 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 release button to prevent blurry pictures.
LOADING THE CARTRIDGE FILM BASIC OPERATIONS This camera uses IX240 cartridges. Just load 19 the cartridge; the camera does the rest automatically. 1. Make sure is not displayed on the LCD panel. Note: Use only cartridges with the (Unexposed) visual exposure indicator (p. 10). 2. Move the cartridge cover release lever as shown. Open the cartridge cover.
3. Insert the cartridge correctly and close the cartridge cover. The film will advance automatically to the first frame. While the film is advancing to the first frame, the film speed is displayed on the LCD panel. 4.
TAKING PICTURES 1. Set the power switch to ON. Make sure The lens barrier opens and the lens extends. 2. Look through the viewfinder, press the Zoom lever and compose the picture. Do not look directly at the sun through the viewfinder. On TELE, the lens can zoom-in to 90mm. On WIDE, the lens can zoom-out to 30mm. • The zoom changes focal length at seven steps. power will automatically turn off when the • The camera is not in use for more than 5 minutes.
3. Position the subject inside the 4. Depress the shutter release button autofocus frame. halfway. The exposure is measured automatically when the lens extends, the camera focuses on the subject, and the green lamp lights. To take a picture with the subject outside the autofocus frame as shown here, use the focus lock (p. 24). 5. Depress the shutter release button fully to take the picture. The film automatically advances to the next frame, and the exposure counter increases by one digit.
Working Distance The focus range of the camera is 0.6 m (2 ft) to (Infinity). The camera cannot focus on a subject that is closer than 0.6 m (2 ft) even though the shutter still releases and the green lamp blinks. • When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the image in the viewfinder gets larger, but this does not affect the final image in the picture.
USING THE FOCUS LOCK To avoid taking out of focus pictures. The focus lock is used when the subject is outside the autofocus frame. the subject within the 1. Position autofocus frame and press the shutter release button halfway. • The exposure will also be locked at this time. The autofocus lock is released when the finger is removed from the shutter release button. 2.
AFTER SHOOTING Turn the power switch to OFF. Make sure The lens is retracted and the lens barrier is closed.
UNLOADING THE CARTRIDGE FILM The film will be rewound automatically when the end of the roll is reached. • Wait until the sound of the motor operation stops and is displayed in the exposure counter. Then open the cartridge cover and remove the cartridge. The cartridge visual exposure indicator will be set to (exposed). Rewinding in Mid-roll To rewind the film in mid-roll: Open the control panel. Use a pointed object such as a ballpoint pen to lightly press the mid-roll rewind button.
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES SETTING THE PRINT TYPE 27 Setting the Print Type Set the print type selector switch to the desired type: C, H or P. Print type selector switch H type viewfinder C type viewfinder P type viewfinder Always keep the print type selector switch set correctly. The print type setting is magnetically recorded on the film. The number of exposures does not change even when the print type is changed.
Print area on film Print Print Type Setting Configuration For H type prints, the images are printed without change. With C type, the left and right sides of the images are cut. With P type, the tops and bottoms of the images are cut. The aspect ratios of the three print types are shown in the table below. Print type Aspect ratio C type Approx. 2:3 H type Approx. 9:16 P type Approx. 1:3 The negatives cannot be seen.
Requesting Development and Printing Use only processors displaying the mark when requesting film developing and printing. The developed film will be returned in the cartridge. The prints will be marked with the same ID number found on the film, as shown on page 30.
Print rear surface (example) Index prints (example) ID number Frame number Date Ask your local processor for details concerning index prints.
Making Additional Prints (Extra printing) 1. Make sure that the cartridge ID number is the same as the ID numbers on the backs of the regular prints or index prints to be copied before taking the cartridge to the processor. 2. Use the frame numbers printed on the backs of the regular prints or index prints when ordering additional copies. • • 31 Print prices will differ depending on the print type. The handling of index prints will differ depending on the processor. Ask your local processor for details.
USING THE SHOOTING MODES This camera has seven shooting modes. Use these modes in accordance with the photographic conditions and your purpose. Setting the Modes Each time the shooting mode button is pressed, the mode will change sequentially as shown on page 33. Warning: Do not use the flash when the camera is extremely close to the eyes of people and animals. This will temporarily impair eyesight.
LCD Panel Display Mode Function/ Application Auto Flash Automatically fires in low-light conditions (p. 34) Red-eye Significantly reduces the phenomenon of "red-eye" (when Reducing Flash a subject's eyes appear red in flash photos). (p. 35) Off (Flash The flash does not fire. (p. 36) Override) Fill-In Flash Fires regardless of available light. (p. 37) (Forced Activation) Landscape To shoot distant subjects like mountains and clouds. (p.
AUTO FLASH In this mode, the flash fires automatically when the light level is low. This mode should normally be used. 1. Press the shutter release button halfway. If the red lamp is on, the flash will fire. Fully press the shutter release button. Red lamp indications the flash will fire Lights: Goes out: the flash will not fire Blinks: the shutter cannot be released until the flash is fully charged. Flash Range (negative color film) ISO 200 400 34 W (Wide angle) 0.6~4.1m (2ft~13.5ft) 0.6~5.
RED-EYE REDUCING FLASH Significantly reduces the phenomenon of "red-eye" (when subject's eyes appear red in flash photography). In the flash mode, the camera will fire a series of more than 20 pre-flashes before the regular flash. This makes the subject's pupils contract, significantly reducing red-eye. Except for the pre-flashes, this mode is the same as the Auto Flash mode. Red-eye reduction may not be effective when the subject: 1. Is not looking at the flash from the right front. 2.
OFF(Flash Override) Use this mode when you do not want to use the flash even in a dark place. The flash will not fire even if the light level is low. This mode can also be used in such places as museums where flash is prohibited, for night scenes, etc. The shutter speed can be set to as slow as 1 sec. It is recommended that a tripod be used to avoid blurring due to camera shake. Note: When the power switch is turned OFF, the camera returns to the Auto Flash mode.
FILL-IN FLASH (Forced Activation) Use this mode when you want the flash to fire regardless of lighting conditions. The flash will always fire in this mode. This mode is useful for softening the shadows of subjects in the shade of a tree, etc., with backlit subjects, and under fluorescent and other artificial lighting. Always make sure the subject is within the flash range (p. 34). The effect of the flash will be less evident in bright lighting.
LANDSCAPE Use this mode to shoot a landscape photograph through a window or to shoot distant subjects such as mountains or clouds. Select the Landscape mode. The camera automatically sets the working distance at infinity. • The flash will not fire. • The shutter speed can be set to as slow as 1 sec. In dark places, it is recommended that a tripod be used to avoid blurring due to camera shake. • Moving subjects will be blurred when photographed at the slower shutter speeds.
NIGHT SCENE FLASH Use this mode to capture a night scene with or without a subject in the foreground beautifully. Notes: • Since a slow shutter speed (down to 1 second) is automatically selected in low-light situations, use a tripod to prevent blurred pictures caused by camera shake. • When the power switch is turned OFF, the camera returns to the Auto Flash mode.
RED-EYE REDUCING NIGHT SCENE FLASH Significantly reduces the "red-eye" phenomenon often seen when people are photographed against a night background. The camera will fire a series of more than 20 pre- flashes before the flash fires. This makes the subject's pupils contract, significantly reducing the red-eye. Except for the pre-flashes, this mode is the same as the Night Scene mode. Read the precautionary remarks in "Red-eye Reducing Flash" (p. 35) and "Night Scene Flash" (p. 39).
SELFTIMER To Put Yourself in the Picture 1. Open the control panel. Press the button. will be displayed on the LCD panel. Make sure Use a tripod to hold the camera securely. 2. Aim at your subject, and press the shutter release button. 10 sec.: Selftimer indicator lights 2 sec.: Blinks The shutter will be released approximatery 12 seconds after the shutter release. Notes: • The focus and exposure will be locked when the shutter release button is depressed halfway.
REMOTE CONTROL (optional) Press the button. will be 1. displayed on the LCD panel. After shooting, press the button again to cancel the selftimer/remote control mode. Remote control operation is canceled automatically when not in use for more than 5 minutes.
2. Aim the remote control at the camera, and press the button. The shutter will be released after about 3 seconds. Notes: • Use the remote control within the range shown at left. • The camera will focus on the subject directly in front of it. remote control may not work when the subject is • The backlit. In this case, use the selftimer. remote control may not work when there is • The inverted fluorescent light near the camera.
CORRECTING THE DATA 1. Open the control panel. 2. Press and hold the MODE button for at least two seconds. The year indication should start blinking at the time. 3. Press the SEL button to choose the data you want to correct. The selected data will start blinking. Each time you press the SEL button, the blinking indicator changes in the order of year, month, day, hour, and minute. 4. Press the SET button to correct the data. If you keep the button pressed, the numbers will run in rapid succession.
5. 45 Press the MODE button again to complete data correction.
PRINTING THE DATE AND TIME 1. Open the control panel. 2. Press the MODE button to select the display to be printed. Year/month/day Month/day/year Day/month/year Hour/minute No printing Each time the MODE button is pressed, the display will change in the sequence shown in the diagram on the left. • The quartz date function uses the same power source as the main unit. Be sure to correct the data after the battery is replaced. • The printing of dates is handled differently by different 46 processors.
CAMERA MAINTENANCE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q: What kind of subjects are difficult for autofocus? And what should be done in such cases? A: The following subjects are difficult for autofocus; therefore, use the focus lock to focus on another subject at the same distance or, when the subject is at a distance, use the Landscape mode. 1. Glossy subjects. 2. Black objects. 3. Scenes shot through glass or metal netting. 4. Objects such as smoke or fire that have no substance. 5.
Q: How long will the battery last? A: Approximately 16 rolls of 25-exposure film (50% flash usage, determined under Olympus test conditions). The battery may last even longer if the flash and zoom are used infrequently. Q: What should I do if the lens becomes dirty? A: Use lens cleaner and lens tissue and gently wipe the lens clean. Q: When is the exposure metered? A: When the shutter release button is partially depressed, the exposure is metered at the same time that the focus is adjusted.
CARE AND STORAGE 1. Do not touch the front surface of the flash after using the flash continuously in a short time as the flash may be hot. 2. Do not leave camera in any place exposed to excessive heat, humidity, or direct sunlight --for forexample, example, in inaa car caror oron onthe the beach. 49 3. If the camera gets wet, wipe it with a dry towel immediately. The salt in seawater can be especially damaging. 4.
5. Do not expose the camera to dust or sand as this could cause serious damage. 6. 7. Do not shake or shock the camera. Do not apply excessive force to the lens barrel. • Do not expose the camera to formalin or naphthalene. • Please keep the camera in a well-ventilated place. not expose the camera to extreme heat (over 40°C/104°F) • Do or to extreme cold (below -10°C/40°F).
transporting the camera from a cold place to a warm • When place or in the event of a sudden temperature change, put the camera into a plastic bag. This allows the camera's temperature to change slowly. Once the camera has adjusted to the new temperature, you can remove it from the bag and use it. your hair, hands, strap etc. away from the autofocus • Keep window, lens, light sensor and flash. leaving the camera unused for long periods of time.
BATTERY HANDLING Use the batteries correctly. Incorrect usage can result in leaking, heat and damage. When replacing the batteries, make sure the plus (+) and minus (-) terminals are correctly aligned. Do not short, disassemble or charge the batteries. Never throw batteries into fire because this can result in spliting or explosion. Store batteries out of the reach of children. If a battery is swallowed, consult a physician immediately. • Battery performance will drop temporarily at lower temperatures.
• We recommend that you carry spare batteries on long trips, especially in foreign countries where availability is questionable. • Please note that the battery supplied with the camera is for test purposes only; therefore, the service life cannot be guaranteed. • There is danger of battery leakage when the camera is not used for an extended period; therefore, remove the battery and store in a location with low humidity and temperature of 20°C (68°F) or less.
REMOTE CONTROL (optional) HANDLING • Keep the remote control out of the reach of • 54 children. If a child swallows the remote control, contact a physician immediately. Never try to disassemble the remote control. Never expose the remote control to excessive heat or open flame.
TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATING PROBLEMS The camera does not work. The power is OFF. Set the power switch to ON. (p. 21) The battery is loaded incorrectly. Reload the battery correctly. (p. 15) The battery is exhausted. Replace the battery with a new one. (p. 16) The battery performance has dropped due to cold. Keep the camera warm while using it. (p. 52) The cartridge has been exposed and rewound. Remove the cartridge. (p. 26) The cartridge is inserted incorrectly. Remove the cartridge and re-insert correctly.
The flash will not fire even when the light level is low. The Flash Off mode has been set. Set another shooting mode. (p. 32) You are using high-speed film. Set the Fill-In mode and take the picture. (p. 37) PROBLEMS WITH PICTURES Some pictures are out of focus. The camera moved when the shutter release button was pressed. Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter release button gently. (p. 18) The subject was outside the autofocus frame.
You stood directly in front of the camera and pressed the shutter release button when using the selftimer. Press the shutter release button while looking through the viewfinder, not when standing in front of the camera. (p. 41) The finished prints are dark. The fingers, etc., were in front of the flash. Hold the camera correctly so the flash is not covered by the fingers, etc. (p. 17) The subject was beyond the flash range. Position the subject within the flash range. (p. 34) The Flash Off mode was set.
SPECIFICATIONS Type: Fully automatic, autofocus lens-shutter camera with built-in 30mm ~ 90mm zoom lens. Film format: IX240 cartridge film. Image size: 16.7mm x 30.2mm Print type: Three selectable types (C, H, P) with magnetic IX (information input) function. Lens: Olympus lens, 30mm ~ 90mm, F4.8 ~ 10.5, 8 elements in 6 groups. Zoom drive: Step zoom system. Shutter: Electronically controlled lens shutter. Shutter speeds:1/400 sec. - 1 sec. Focusing: Active type autofocus with focus lock.
Viewfinder displays: Autofocus frame, close-up correction marks, autofocus indicator and flash indicator. Exposure control: Programmed AE, auto-flash at low light levels. Exposure counter: Progressive type LCD panel display. Film speed range: Automatic setting. Automatic setting range: ISO25 ~ ISO3200. Film loading: One-touch insertion, automatic loading (automatically advances to first frame when cartridge cover is closed). Film advance: Automatic film winding.
Remote control (optional): Infrared remote control unit with 3-sec. delay. Flash: Built-in flash. Flash recycle time: approx. 4.5 sec. (with new battery at normal temperature). Flash range: ISO200 negative color: WIDE: 0.6m ~ 4.1m (2ft~13.5ft) TELE: 0.6m ~ 2.4m (2ft~7.9ft) ISO400 negative color: WIDE: 0.6m ~ 5.8m (2ft~19ft) TELE: 0.6m ~ 3.4m (2ft~11.
Shooting modes: Auto (Automatic flash activation in lowlight), Red-eye Reducing (otherwise same as in Auto), Flash Off (no flash), Fill-In (forced activation), Night Scene (for night scenes with slowest shutter speed of 1 sec. Other functions operate same as in Auto), Red-eye Reducing Night Scene (otherwise same as in Night Scene). Battery check: Displayed on LCD panel. Power source: One 3V lithium battery (DL123A or CR123A). Dimensions: 121mm (W) x 67mm (H) x 40mm (D) (4.8 x 2.6 x 1.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR DATE UNIT Data recording method: Recording using magnetic IX (information input) function. Data coding: Year-month-day, month-day-year, daymonth-year, hour-minute and no data. External display of recorded data: Always displayed on LCD panel. Automatic calendar function: Automatic compensation to the year 2037. Power source: ordinarily used with camera body. SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.
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