PREPARATIONS
OPERATIONS
                                                              BASIC
                                                             MAINTENANCE TECHNIQUES
                                                                          ADVANCED
       INSTRUCTIONS
       Before using your Stylus Zoom, read this manual
       carefully to ensure correct use.
       We recommend that you take test shots to get
       accustomed to your Stylus Zoom before taking
                                                               CAMERA
       important photographs.
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              Thank you for purchasing the Olympus Stylus Zoom.
              Please read this instruction manual carefully before using the camera.
                                             MAIN FEATURES
                   Built-in 35 mm—70 mm 2X zoom lens.
                   Weatherproof.
                   Remote control (optional).
                                                                                          Symbols used in this manual:
                       Incorrect                 Manual        Next               Operation           Automatic
                                                operation    operation             order              operation
                    Operation                 Indicator on   Indicator            Attention           Depress
                     sound                                    blinking                                 halfway
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                                             Names and functions of parts ......... 4               Outline of operations....................... 10
                                             Viewfinder ....................................... 6   Loading the battery ......................... 14
    PREPARATIONS                             LCD panel ....................................... 7    Checking the battery....................... 15
                                             Attaching the strap .......................... 8       Points to remember......................... 16
                                             Using the soft case (optional) ......... 9
   BASIC                                     Loading the film............................... 18     Using the focus lock........................ 25
                                             Taking pictures................................ 20     After shooting.................................. 27
   OPERATIONS                                                                                       Unloading the film ........................... 29
                                             Using the flash modes .................... 30          Night Scene .................................... 36
                                             Auto (Auto Flash) ............................ 32      Selftimer..........................................37
   ADVANCED                                  Auto-S (Red-Eye Reducing Flash) .... 33                Remote control (optional) ................ 38
   TECHNIQUES                                OFF (Flash Override) ...................... 34         Spot................................................. 40
                                             FILL-IN (Forced Activation) ............. 35
                                             Caring for your weatherproof camera ... 42             Questions and answers .................. 46
   CAMERA                                    Care and storage ............................ 44       Troubleshooting .............................. 47
                                             Remote control RC-100 handling .... 45                 Specifications.................................. 50
   MAINTENANCE                               Battery handling .............................. 45
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                             NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
                     Zoom lever (p. 21)                                Flash mode button (p. 30)           Selftimer/remote
                         Zooms in—telephoto.                                                               control button
                         Zooms out—wide-angle.                                                             (p. 37/38)
  PREPARATIONS
                     Shutter release button                                                                            Flash
                     (p. 17)
                                                                                                   LCD panel
                                                                                                   Displays the camera's mode
                     Selftimer                                                                     and operation conditions.
                     indicator                                                                     (p. 7)
                     Strap eyelet                                                                                 Viewfinder
                     Lens barrier                          Autofocus
                                                                                                              Light sensor
                                                                         Lens
                 4                                         windows
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                                      Viewfinder           Orange lamp
                                      (P. 6)                                           Green lamp
           Back cover
                                                                                    Film window
                                                                                      Battery compartment
                                                                                      cover
                                                                                              Tripod socket
              Back cover                                          Mid-roll rewind
              release                                             button (p. 29)
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                                                           VIEWFINDER
            Close-up correction marks                                   Orange lamp
            At a close distance, your subject must                      When this lamp lights,
            be positioned within the close-up                           the flash will fire when
            correction marks.                                           you press the shutter
                                                                        button all the way.
            Autofocus mark
            Position your subject
            within the autofocus
            mark.                                                       Green lamp
                                                                        Lights when the
                                                                        subject is in focus.
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                                                           LCD PANEL
       Selftimer/remote
       control (p. 37/38)
                                                                       Flash modes (p. 31)
       Spot mode (p. 40)
       Battery check (p. 15)                                           Exposure counter (p. 19)
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                                             ATTACHING THE STRAP
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                  USING THE SOFT CASE (Optional)
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               OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS                                              Basic Shooting Procedures
                     Load the battery                           Open the back cover         Load the film aligning
            1.       (p. 14).
                                                           2.   (P. 18).
                                                                                       3.   the film leader with
                                                                                            the red mark (p. 19).
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              Close the back cover.                         Open the lens barrier        Make sure the
    4.        The film automatically
              advances to the first
              frame (p. 19).
                                                       5.   until you hear a
                                                            "Click" (p. 19).        6.   exposure counter on
                                                                                         the LCD panel reads
                                                                                             (p. 19)
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                    Press the zoom lever                        Place the autofocus        Depress the shutter
          7.        for telephoto or wide-
                    angle photography
                    (p. 21).
                                                           8.   mark on the main
                                                                subject (p. 22).      9.   release button halfway
                                                                                           to make sure the
                                                                                           green lamp lights
                                                                                           (p. 22).
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    10.           Depress the shutter
                  release button fully
                  to take a picture
                  (p. 22).
                                                           11.   When the film
                                                                 reaches the end, it
                                                                 will automatically
                                                                 rewind (p. 29).
                                                                                       12.
                                                                                             Open the back cover
                                                                                             to remove the
                                                                                             rewound film (p. 29).
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                                             LOADING THE BATTERY
                      Close the lens barrier. Gently use a coin to open the              Insert the new battery
             1.       battery compartment cover.
                                                                                    2.   correctly as indicated
                                                                                         below and close the
                                                                                         battery compartment
                                                                                         cover tightly.
              Read "Battery Handling" on page 45.          Do not twist the coin.
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                                                           CHECKING THE BATTERY
                                                            Open the lens barrier
                                                      1.    as shown below until
                                                            you hear a "Click" and
                                                            check the battery
                                                                                              Batteries are OK. The mark
                                                                                              disappears after 12 sec.
                                                            power remaining.                  Batteries are low.
      Use a 3 V lithium battery                                                               Have spares handy.
      (Duracell DL123A,
      Panasonic CR123A, or                                                                    Batteries should be
     equivalent.)                                                                             replaced immediately.
                                                                                     Note: Keep a spare battery on
                                                                                     hand when going on a long trip or
                                                                                     to a cold area.
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                                              POINTS TO REMEMBER
            Hold the Camera Correctly.
                     Correct.                                        Correct.                       Incorrect.
            Hold the camera firmly                         In the vertical position,      Caution:
            with both hands.                               hold the camera with its       Keep your fingers and strap
                                                                                          away from the lens, flash, auto-
                                                           flash positioned at the top.   focus windows and light sensor.
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        Proper Shutter Release Practice before loading the film.
                Depress the shutter                             Depress the shutter
      1.
                release button
                halfway.                                   2.   release button fully.
                                                                                        Cautions:
                                                                                          Press the shutter release
                                                                                          button gently.
                                                                                          Avoid shaking the camera
                                                                                          when pressing the shutter
                                                                                          release button to prevent
                                                                                          blurry pictures.
        To lock the focus.                                 To release the shutter and
        Make sure                                          take the picture.
        The green lamp lights in the
        viewfinder.
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                                                        LOADING THE FILM
                                 Slide the back cover                 Insert the film car-
                           1.    release upwards to
                                                                2.    tridge, making sure
   BASIC OPERATIONS
                                 open the back cover.                 the film is lying flat.
                                                                                                      Correct
                           Make sure If there is dust or dirt   Make sure the film is correctly
                                     on the lens, remove it     positioned between the guide rails.
                                     with a blower brush.                                             Incorrect
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                Align the film leader                            Open the lens barrier
      3.        with the red mark,
                and close the back
                cover.
                                                           4.    until you hear a
                                                                 "Click".
                                                                                            Note:
                                                                                            If E blinks in the exposure counter,
                                                                                            as shown on the left, the film is
                                                                                            improperly loaded. Reload the film.
      The film automatically                               Make sure The exposure count-
      advances to the first frame.                                    er on the LCD panel
                                                                      reads
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                                                    TAKING PICTURES
                    Open the lens barrier                  If the lens barrier is opened while the flash is held down,
           1.       until you hear a "Click".              the lens extends slightly then retracts. THE CAMERA WILL
                                                           NOT OPERATE.
            Make sure
            The lens extends slightly, the                 Release the flash, and reopen the lens barrier or operate
            flash pops up, and the LCD                     the zoom lever to reactivate the camera.
            panel activates.
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               Aim the camera at                           How to Use the Zoom Lever.
    2.         your subject. Use the
               zoom lever for
               telephoto or wide
                                                           Telephoto:
                                                           Push the lever to the
                                                           to zoom in.
                                                                                     side
                                                                                            Wide-angle:
                                                                                            Push the lever to the
                                                                                            to zoom out.
                                                                                                                    side
               angle photography.
                                                           Maximum telephoto focal          Maximum wide-angle focal
                                                           length: 70 mm                    length: 35 mm
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                    Position your subject                       Depress the shutter        Depress the shutter
          3.        within the autofocus
                    mark.                                  4.   release button
                                                                halfway.              5.   release button fully to
                                                                                           take the picture.
                       Autofocus mark                      Make sure                  The film automatically
                                                                                      advances to the next frame.
                                                           The green lamp lights.
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         With the composition
         shown on the right, the
         background will be in
         focus but the subjects in
         the foreground may not.
         This is because the
         autofocus mark does not
         cover the one of the
         subjects. In this case, use
         the focus lock to keep the
         subjects in focus. (Refer
         to page 25.)
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              Working Distance
              The focus range of the                       Close-Up Correction                       The viewfinder's picture
                                                           Picture frame       Close-up correction   frame is the area that can be
              camera is 0.6 m (2 ft.) to                                       marks
                (infinity).                                                                          shot of subjects at (infinity).
                                                                                                     However, the picture area will
                                                                                                     move lower in the viewfinder
                  When the subject is closer
                  than 0.6m (2 ft.), the
                                                                                                     as you get closer to the
                                                                                                     subject. At 0.6 m (2 ft.), the
                  shutter will not release.
                  (The green lamp blinks.)                                                           shaded area is the actual
                                                                                                     available image area. In this
                  When the subject is
                  extremely close to the                                                             case, the subject should be
                  camera, the subject will be
                                                           Image area of picture at 0.6 m (2 ft.)    positioned below the close-up
                  out of focus although the                                                          correction marks.
                  shutter releases.
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        USING THE FOCUS LOCK                                                   To Avoid Taking Out-of-focus Pictures
      When the main subject is                                                                    Position the autofocus
      not within the autofocus
      mark, use the focus lock.                                                            1.     mark on your
                                                                                                  subject and press the
                                                                                                  shutter release button
                                                                                                  halfway.
                                                           The autofocus mark must be
                                                           positioned on the subject in
                                                           order to focus on it. In the
                                                           left case, the camera will
                                                           focus on the tree in the
                                                           background and the subjects
                                                           will be out of focus.
                           Autofocus mark
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                                                                Reposition your subjects in the picture frame
             Make sure
                                                           2.   while keeping the shutter release button
                                                                depressed halfway. Then press the shutter
                                                                release button fully.
                The green lamp lights.
                When the focus is locked, the
                exposure is also locked (AE lock).
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                                                AFTER SHOOTING
              Close the lens                               The lens and flash will          Close the lens
     1.       barrier slowly and
              carefully.
                                                           retract automatically.
                                                                                     2.     barrier completely.
      Caution:                                                                       The display goes out and the
      Do not force lens barrier closed as                                            camera can be put in its case.
      it will interfere with lens retraction.
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              The lens can also be
              retracted by pushing down
              the flash.
                                                           Note:
                                                           When the camera is not in use, close the
                                                           lens barrier to prevent the shutter from
                                                           firing accidentally and to protect the lens.
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                                    UNLOADING THE FILM
     The camera automatically                                                                  Rewinding the film
     rewinds the film when you                                                                 before the end of the roll
     reach the end of a roll.
                                                           The final number of exposures may
                                                           sometimes exceed the number of
                                                           exposures specified on the film.
     After the motor stops and                                                                 Press the mid-roll rewind
     starts blinking on the LCD                                                                button gently with your nail.
     panel, open the back cover                                                                Do not use an instrument with
     and remove the film.                                                                      a sharp tip.
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                                             USING THE FLASH MODES
  ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
                             This camera has five flash modes. Select the flash mode
                             according to your shooting conditions and needs.
                                                                                       How to change the flash
                                                                                       mode
                                                                                       Press the button, the flash
                                                                                       mode will change in the order
                                                                                       shown on the right.
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               Mode                                        Function                    Notes:
                                Automatically fires in low-light and backlight           All other modes except AUTO-
                                conditions. (p. 32)                                      S mode will return to the AUTO
                                                                                         mode when the lens barrier is
                                Can significantly reduce the phenomenon of red-          closed. When the camera is
                                eye (when a subject's eyes appear red). (p. 33)          set to the AUTO-S mode, it will
                                The flash does not fire. (p. 34)                         return to AUTO-S when the
                                                                                         lens barrier is closed and re-
                                                                                         opened.
                                 Fires regardless of available light. (p. 35)            In the AUTO, AUTO-S Flash,
                                When you want to light the subject in the foreground     and      modes, the flash
                                with a night-scene in the background. (p. 36)            strength is automatically
                                                                                         controlled to prevent pictures
                                                                                         from being overexposed even
                                                                                         when the subjects are close.
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                                                      AUTO (Auto Flash)
             In the Auto Flash mode, the flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlight conditions.
                                              Flash Working Range                  Notes:
                                                                                                        • While the flash is still charging
                                                           ISO        Wide                Tele             and the flash indicator (orange)
                                                                    (35 mm)            (70 mm)             is blinking, the shutter will not
                                                           100    0.6—4.2 m           0.6—2.8 m            release. It takes about 4
                                                                 (2 ft.— 13.8 ft.)   (2 ft.— 9.2 ft.)      seconds after the film is
                                                                                                           advanced to recharge the
                                                           200     0.6—5.9 m         0.6—3.9 m
                                                                 (2 ft.— 19.4 ft.) (2 ft.— 12.8 ft.)
                                                                                                          flash. (at normal temperature
                                                                                                          with a new battery)
                                                           400     0.6—8.4 m        0.6—5.6 m           • In some situations such as
             Make sure                                           (2 ft.—27.6 ft.) (2 ft.— 18.4 ft.)       when the subject is too small,
             The orange lamp in the upper                                                                 occasionally the flash may not
                                                                                                          fire automatically, even in
             right of the viewfinder lights                                                               backlight. (This is more likely
             when the shutter release button                                                              to occur with telephoto.) If this
             is depressed halfway. This indi-                                                             occurs, use the FILL-IN mode.
             cates the flash is fully charged.
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                  AUTO-S (Red-Eye Reducing Flash)
        Significantly reduces the phenomenon of "red-eye" (when a subject's eyes appear red).
        In the Auto-S Flash mode, the camera will emit a series of low-power pre-flashss
        before the regular flash. This makes the subjects' pupils contract, significantly reducing
        red-eye. Except for the pre-flashes, this mode is the same as the Auto Flash mode.
                                                                                                     Note:
                                                                                                     Red-eye reduction may not
                                                                                                     be effective with some
                                                                                                     individuals or if:
                                                                                                     1. The subject doesn't face
                                                                                                         the flash.
                                                                                                     2. The subject is too far from
                                                                                                         the camera.
         IMPORTANT: Be sure to hold the camera still until the shutter
         releases.
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                                                 OFF (Flash Override)
           When you don't want the flash to fire.
            In the Flash-OFF mode, the
            flash does not fire even in
            low-light conditions. Use this
            mode in situations where
            flash photography is not
            desired or is prohibited.                                   Note:
                                                                        Since a slow shutter speed (down to
                                                                        4 seconds) is automatically selected
                                                                        in low-light situations, the use of a
                                                                        tripod is recommended to prevent
                                                                        blurred pictures caused by shaking
                                                                        the camera in this type of situation.
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                              FILL-IN (Forced Activation)
     When you want to fire the flash every shot.
     In the FILL-IN Flash mode,
     the flash fires regardless of
     available light. This mode can
     be used to brighten up a
     subject's shaded face, for
     example.
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                                                                                     When you want both the subject in the
                                       NIGHT SCENE                                   foreground and the night-scene in the
                                                                                     background to be properly exposed.
            Use the Night-Scene Flash mode to properly light the subject in the foreground while leaving
            the background naturally lit.
                    Note:
                    Since a slow shutter speed (down to 4 seconds) is automatically selected in low-light situations, the use of a tripod is
                    recommended to prevent blurred pictures caused by shaking the camera.
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                              SELFTIMER                                  To Put Yourself in the Picture
                  Press the                                          Aim at your subject,
        1.       /REMOTE button.
                          is displayed
                 on the LCD panel.
                                                           2.        and press the shutter
                                                                     release button.
                                                                                                Notes:
                                                           10 sec.              2 sec.
                                                           Selftimer            Blinks
                                                                                                  The focus and exposure will be
                                                           indicator lights.                      locked when the shutter
                                                                                                  release button is depressed
                                                                                                  halfway.
                                                                                                  After the shutter is released,
                                                                                                  the camera will return to the
                                                                                                  Normal mode.
                                                                                                  To cancel the selftimer after it
                                                                                                  has been activated, press
        Make sure                                          The shutter will be released              /REMOTE button again.
                                                           12 seconds later.
                on the LCD panel will
        be displayed.
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                     REMOTE CONTROL RC-100 (Optional)
                     Press the                                                                Aim the remote control
            1.       /REMOTE button.
                             is displayed
                     on the LCD panel.
                                                                                         2.   at the camera, and
                                                                                              press the button. The
                                                                                              shutter will be released
                                                                                              after 3 seconds.
                                                           After shooting, press the
                                                             /REMOTE button again to
                                                           cancel the selftimer/remote
                                                           control mode.
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          Notes:
          • Use the remote control within the range shown on the
            left.
          • In backlit situations, remote control shooting may
            sometimes be impossible.
          • The camera will focus on the subject directly in front of it.
          • The remote control must be activated within 20 minutes
            of pressing the           button. After 20 minutes the
            button must be re-set.
            Read "Remote Control RC-100 Handling" on page 45.
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                                            SPOT MODE                     To Focus and Set the Exposure
                                                                          for the Main Subject or Selective Area
                           Press the /REMOTE                    Position the autofocus
              1.           button and flash mode
                           button at the same time,
                               is displayed on the
                           LCD panel.
                                                           2.   mark on your subject,
                                                                and press the shutter
                                                                release button halfway.
                                                                                             Make sure
                                                                                             The green lamp lights.
                                                                                             The focus and exposure will
                                                                                             be locked in the center of the
                                                                                             autofocus mark.
               Press the      /REMOTE and flash mode
               button at the same time or close the lens
               barrier to cancel the spot mode.
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                   Reposition your subject in the picture
        3.         frame while keeping the shutter release
                   button depressed halfway. Then press
                   the shutter release button fully.
                                                             The use of the Spot mode is
                                                             recommended in the following
                                                             cases.
                                                                When there is an object in front
                                                               of the main subject.
                                                               When the subject is on the edge
                                                                of the frame.
                                                                When the background is brighter
                                                                than the subject (the subject is
                                                               backlit).
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                             CARING FOR YOUR WEATHERPROOF CAMERA
                           This camera is weatherproof, however it is not designed for
 CAMERA MAINTENANCE
                           underwater use. Please use the camera correctly.
                           This camera will be                       and Rain            Do not wash the camera.
                           protected against
                                 Splashing water...
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                                                           NOTES:
                                                             If the camera has been splashed by water, etc., clean the
                                                             camera with a dry cloth as soon as possible.
                                                             Do not touch the rubber gasket on the battery compartment
                                                             cover or the rubber gasket on the camera back with excessive
                                                             force. Do not remove the gaskets.
                                                             Gaskets should be replaced after approximately three years,
                                                             although they may require replacement earlier than that
                                                             depending on use and wear.
                                                             If the gaskets are damaged or need replacement, contact your
                                                             nearest Olympus service center.
     Do not submerge the camera                            Wipe any dust or sand off the rubber gasket of the back cover or the battery cover,
     or attempt to take pictures                           then close it. Leaving dust or sand or the gasket may allow water in.
     underwater.
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                                                 CARE AND STORAGE
            CAUTIONS:
              DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMERA TO                    AVOID STRONG IMPACT CAUSED BY
              EXTREME HEAT (OVER 40°C/104°F) OR              BUMPING OR DROPPING THE CAMERA.
              TO EXTREME COLD (BELOW -10°C/14°F).            DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMERA TO
              DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMERA TO THE COLD           EXCESSIVE DUST AND SAND.
              WHEN IT'S WET, OR THE LENS COVER ETC. MAY
              FREEZE, MAKING THE CAMERA INOPERABLE.           THE LENS BARREL IS FINISHED WITH A SPECIAL
              AVOID SUDDEN TEMPERATURE                        COATING TO SMOOTH THE ZOOMING MOVEMENT.
              CHANGES AND HUMIDITY.                           NEVER WIPE IT WITH SOLVENTS LIKE THINNERS OR
              DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMERA TO                     BENZINE. WHEN IT IS HEAVILY STAINED, CLEAN IT
              STRONG MAGNETIC FIELDS.                         WITH A MOISTENED CLOTH AND THEN WIPE OFF
              DO NOT APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO                 THE MOISTURE WITH A DRY CLOTH.
              THE CAMERA OR ITS CONTROLS.                     NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA;
              DO NOT TOUCH THE CONTACT POINTS                 IT CONTAINS A HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT.
              INSIDE THE CAMERA.
              DO NOT USE ORGANIC SOLVENTS, THINNERS,       In case of malfunction, consult your nearest
              OR BENZINE TO CLEAN THE CAMERA.              Olympus dealer or Olympus service center.
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        REMOTE CONTROL
        RC-100 HANDLING
                                                                    BATTERY HANDLING
    NOTE:                                              NOTES:                          WARNINGS
    • The remote control unit is                       • Even when batteries are        NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE,
      expendable. Order a new one                        brand-new, their service       RECHARGE, OR SHORT
      from your nearby camera store                      life may be shorter than       CIRCUIT BATTERIES. NEVER
      or Olympus service center                          specified if an extended       EXPOSE BATTERIES TO
      when it no longer transmits                        period of time has passed      EXCESSIVE HEAT.
                                                         since they were produced.      KEEP THE BATTERIES OUT OF
      signals to the camera.                                                            THE REACH OF CHILDREN. IF
                                                       • Sweat and oil can prevent      A CHILD SWALLOWS A
    CAUTIONS:                                            a battery's terminals from     BATTERY, CONTACT A
    • Keep the remote control out of                     making electrical contact.     DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.
      the reach of children. In case it                  To avoid this, wipe both       USE A 3 V LITHIUM BATTERY
      is swallowed, immediately                          terminals before loading       (CR123A OR DL123A). NEVER
      consult a physician.                               battery.                       TRY TO DISASSEMBLE OR
    • Keep the remote control away                     • If you don't intend to use     MODIFY ANY BATTERY OR
                                                                                        BATTERY PACK FOR USE IN
      from fire and extreme heat.                        the camera for a long time,
                                                                                        THIS CAMERA.
      Never try to disassemble it.                       remove the battery.
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                                    QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
           Q: How long will the battery last?                          both the exposure and focus and locks them
           A: If you use 24-exposure rolls of film and use             as long as the shutter release button
                 the flash on half of all your pictures, a new 3       remains halfway depressed.
                 V lithium battery (DL123A/CR123A) will last       Q: Why did my camera make a loud noise and
                 for 12 or more rolls of film. If you do not use      retract the lens right after I replaced the
              the flash and zoom very often, the battery              battery?
              will last much longer.                               A: Because you replaced the battery while the
           Q: How should I clean the lens?                             lens barrier was open. Be sure to close it
           A: Wipe the lens gently with a soft, clean cloth            before replacing the battery.
              that has been moistened with a small                 Q: The flash gets hot.
              amount of lens cleaning fluid.                       A: If the flash is used continuously, it may
           Q: Can I use film that is not DX-coded?                     become hot. If this happens, stop using the
           A: Yes, but only ISO 100 film.                              camera for a while.
           Q: When does the camera measure and set                 Q: There's a click if I press the zoom lever after
              the exposure?                                           rolling up the film.
           A: When the shutter release button is                   A: It's just the sound of the gears changing,
              depressed halfway, the camera measures                  and is quite normal.
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                                           TROUBLESHOOTING
      OPERATING PROBLEMS
                 Symptom                                   Cause                                    Remedy                    Page
        The camera does not                The lens barrier is not opened.           Open the lens barrier completely.        20
        work.                              The alignment of the battery              Reload the battery correctly.             14
                                           terminals is not correct.
                                           The batteries are exhausted.              Replace the battery with new one.         15
                                           The batteries are temporarily unable      Keep the camera warm while using
                                           to function because of cold.              it.
                                           The loaded film has been rewound.         Load new film.                            29
                                           The film is incorrectly loaded.           Reload the film.                          19
        The LCD goes off                   If you don't use the camera, the LCD      Close the lens barrier and open it
        suddenly and the lens              goes off and the lens and flash retract   again or operate the zoom lever to
        and flash retract.                 after twenty minutes.                     turn the LCD back on. In addition, the
                                                                                     power is turned OFF automatically
                                           The flash is retracted.                   after 4 hours. When the camera is not
                                                                                     in use, close the lens barrier as much
                                                                                     as possible.
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           OPERATING PROBLEMS (cont.)
                     Symptom                                   Cause                                     Remedy                          Page
            The shutter doesn't                 The remote control hasn't been used      Press the zoom lever. The LCD will
            release when the remote             in the 20 minutes since the Selftimer/   light. Then press the  /REMOTE
            control's shutter release           Remote Control mode was entered,         button again.
            button is pressed.                  causing the LCD panel to turn off.
            The green lamp blinks,              The camera is closer than 0.6 m (2       Move the camera farther than 0.6 m               24
            and the shutter will not            ft.) to the subject.                     (2 ft.) from the subject.
            release.
            The orange lamp blinks,             The flash has not been recharged         Remove your finger from the shutter release      32
            and the shutter will not            yet.                                     button and waIt for several seconds until the
            release.                                                                     flash is recharged before shooting.
            The flash does not fire,            The flash mode is set to OFF.            Set it to a mode other than OFF.                30/31
            even in the dark.                   High sensitive film is in use.           Set the flash mode to FILL-IN.                  30/31
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      PROBLEMS WITH THE PRINTED PICTURES
                Symptom                                    Cause                                       Remedy                        Page
       The picture is out of               The camera moved when the shutter             Hold the camera correctly and press          16
       focus.                              release button was pressed.                   the shutter release button gently.
                                           The subject was not within the                Position the subject in the center of the   22/25
                                           viewfinder's autofocus mark.                  autofocus mark, or use the focus lock.
                                           The lens and autofocus windows were dirty.    Clean the lens and autofocus windows.
                                           The autofocus window was blocked,             Hold the camera correctly, keeping your      16
                                           such as by a finger.                          fingers clear of the autofocus windows.
                                           The subject was closer than the minimum       Shoot from more than 0.6 m (2 ft.)           24
                                           working distance to the lens (0.6 m/2 ft.).   away from the subject.
                                           While using the self-timer, the shutter       Do not stand in front of the camera.         37
                                           release button was pressed while              Press the shutter release button
                                           standing right in front of the camera.        while looking through the viewfinder.
       The picture is too dark.            The flash was blocked, such as by a finger.   Hold the camera correctly, keeping           16
                                                                                         your fingers clear of the flash.
                                           The subject was out of the working            Shoot within the flash working range.        32
                                           range of the flash.
                                           The flash mode was set to OFF.                Check the flash mode before shooting.       30/31
                                           The subject was backlit.                      Set the flash mode to FILL-IN.              30/31
       The color of a picture              The color of the room lighting                Set the flash to FILL-IN mode.              30/31
       taken indoors is abnormal.          affected the picture.
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                                                       SPECIFICATIONS
           Type: Full automatic 35 mm autofocus lens-shutter camera with built-in 35—70 mm zoom lens.
            Film format: 35 mm standard DX-coded film (24 x 36 mm)
            Lens: Olympus lens 35—70 mm F4.5—6.9, 6 elements in 5 groups.
            Shutter: Programmed electronic shutter.
           Viewfinder: Real image zoom viewfinder (with autofocus mark, close-up correction marks, autofocus indicator and
                 flash indicator).
            Focusing: Active-type autofocus system. Focus lock possible. Focusing range: 0.6 m (2 ft.)— (infinity).
            Exposure control: Programmed automatic exposure control, 2-zone light metering, switchable to spot metering. Auto
               exposure range: Wide-angle—EV2.3 (F4.5, 4 sec.) to EV16 (F11, 1/500 sec.), Telephoto—EV3.6 (F6.9, 4 sec.) to
                 EV17.2(F17, 1/500 sec.).
           Exposure counter: Progressive type with automatic reset, displayed on LCD panel.
           Selftimer: Electronic selftimer 12-sec. delay.
           Remote control (optional): Infrared remote control unit with 3-sec. delay.
           Film speed range: Automatic setting with DX-coded film with ISO 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200.
                 For film with less than ISO 50, film speed is set to ISO 100.
           Film loading: Automatic loading. (Automatically advances to first frame when camera back is closed).
           Film advance: Automatic film winding.
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     Film rewind: Automatic film rewind (automatic rewind activation at end of film, automatic rewind stop). Rewind
         possible at any point with rewind button.
     Flash: Built-in flash. Recycling time: Approx. 0.5—4.5 sec. (at normal temperature with new battery). Flash working
         range: Wide-angle— 0.6—4.2 m (2—13.8 ft.), Telephoto—0.6—2.8 m (2—9.2 ft.) with ISO 100 color negative film      :
         Wide-angle — 0.6—8.4 m (2—27.6 ft.). Telephoto— 0.6—5.6 m (2—18.4 ft.) with ISO 400 color negative film.
     Flash modes: AUTO (Automatic flash activation in low-light and backlight). AUTO-S (Red-eye reducing, in low-light
         and backlight). OFF (No flash). FILL-IN (Forced activation),    (for night scene with slowest shutter speed of 4
         sec. Other functions operate as the same as in Auto mode.)
     Battery check: Displayed on LCD panel.
     Weatherproof: IEC Standard publication 529.
         Classification of degrees of protection provided by enclosures. Degrees of protection indicated by the second
         characteristic numeral 4 • Short description: Protected against splashing water • Definition: Water splashed
         against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effect • Test for second numeral 4: The equipment
          is sprayed from all practical directions.
        The water pressure is adjusted to give a delivery rate of 10 lit./min. The test duration shall be 1 min. per m2 of
        calculated surface area of the enclosure with a minimum duration of 5 min.
     Power source: 3 V lithium battery (CR123A/DL123A)
     Dimensions: 124 (W) x 64.5 (H) x 45 (D) mm (4.9 x 2.5 x 1.8 in) (without protrusions).
    Weight: 220 g (7.8 oz) (without battery).
     SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE
     MANUFACTURER.                                                                                                            51
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                                                               OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD.
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                                             Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, USA Tel. 516-844-5000
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                                                         (Letters) Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany.
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                                                2-8 Honduras Street, London EC1Y 0TX, United Kingdom. Tel. 0171-253-2772
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