Olympus RC-200 User Manual

INSTRUCTIONSRead this manual carefully before using yourcamera.

Notes:If you don't use the camera, theLCD goes off after four and halfminutes.The LCD panel does notactually display all indicationssimultaneousl

LOADING THE BATTERY1. Close the lens barrier.Push OPEN to open thebattery compartmentcover2. Insert the new batterycorrectly.WARNING; KEEP THEBATTER

Notes:About 15 rolls of 24-exposurefilm can be used with one newbattery.Keep a spare battery on handwhen going on a long trip or toa cold area.Sweat,

CHECKING THE BATTERYOpen the lens barrier untilyou feel a click.Display: lights (and turnsoff automatically).Meaning: Battery is OK. You canshoot.Disp

PROPER SHUTTER RELEASEPractice before loading thefilm.Locks the focus. The greenlamp lights.Releases the shutter to takethe picture.Cautions:• Press t

LOADING THE FILM1. Open the back cover.Do not touch the inside ofthe camera, especially thelens.2. Insert the film cartridgeuntil it clicks.Note: Use

A. CorrectMake sure the film is lying flat.B. IncorrectPush the film cartridge gently toposition the film correctly. Thenpress the left side of the ba

3. Align the film leader withthe mark , and close theback cover.The film automaticallyadvances to the first frame.The film does not overlap anyof the

TAKING PICTURES1. Open the lens barrier untilyou feel a click.The lens extends slightly, theflash pops up, and the LCDpanel turns on.Note: When the fl

2. Aim the camera at yoursubject. Use the zoomlever for telephoto or wide-angle photography.19

Indicatescircumstances underwhich mishandlingresulting from ignoringthis symbol could resultin personal injury orproperty damage.KEEP THE BATTERIES AW

How to Use the Zoom LeverTelephoto: Pull the lever to the"T" side to zoom in.Wide angle: Push the lever to the"W" side to zoom out

3. Position the autofocusmark on your subject.4. Depress the shutterrelease button halfway toadjust the focus.Focus has been correctlyadjusted and

5. Depress the shutterrelease button fully to takethe picture.Note: Keep your fingers and thestrap away from the lens,autofocus windows and flash.Work

Close-up CorrectionPicture area at (infinity)Close-up correction marksImage area of picture at 0.6 m(2ft)The picture area will move lowerin the viewf

AFTER SHOOTING1. Close the lens barrierslowly and carefully. Thelens and flash will retractautomatically.2. Close the lens barriercompletely.Caution:

UNLOADING THE FILMThe camera automaticallyrewinds the film when youreach the end of a roll.After the motor stops and £starts blinking on the LCDpanel,

TAKING PANORAMA PICTURESSet the switch to PANORAMA.Caution: To avoid malfunction,do not touch the slidingpanorama borders inside thecamera when the ba

Availability of panorama formatfilm processing facilities variesaccording to area. Werecommend that you consultyour local film processor orcamera deal

Close-up Correction in thePanorama ModeAt about 0.6 m (2 ft) theshaded area in theillustration becomes theimage area.28

USING THE SHOOTING MODESThis camera has sevenshooting modes. Use thesemodes in accordance withthe photographic conditionsand your purpose.Setting the

NEVER ATTEMPT TODISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA; ITCONTAINS A HIGH-VOLTAGECIRCUIT. IF THE INTERNALPARTS OF THE CAMERA AREEXPOSED DUE TO DROPPINGOR DAMAGE, REMO

Auto Flash mode (p. 31)Red-Eye Reducing Flashmode (p. 32)Off (Flash Override) mode(p. 34)Fill-In Flash (ForcedActivation) mode (p. 35)Infinity mode (p

ISO100200400W (38 mm)0.6 ~ 4.4 m(2 ~ 14.4ft)0.6 ~ 6.2 m(2 ~ 20.3 ft)0.6 ~ 8.8 m(2 ~ 28.9 ft)T (80 mm)0.6 ~ 2.2 m(2 ~ 7.2 ft)0.6 ~ 3.1 m(2 ~ 10.2 ft)0.

RED-EYE REDUCING FLASHSignificantly reduces thephenomenon of "red-eye"(when a subject's eyesappear red in flashphotography).In the fla

The effectiveness of red-eyereduction varies depending onthe individual characteristics ofsubjects.IMPORTANT: Be sure to hold thecamera still until th

When you don't want theflash to fire even in the darkor when you want to shootsuch subjects as fireworks.Use this mode in situationswhere flash p

FILL-IN FLASH(Forced Activation)When you want the flash tofire for each shot.The flash fires regardless ofavailable light. Use this mode tocompensate

INFINITYThe camera automaticallysets the working distance at(infinity) and the flash toOFF (flash override).Notes:Cancel the Infinity mode toshoot a s

NIGHT SCENE FLASHWhen taking pictures of anight scene, this modeproduces clear images.Notes:The use of a tripod isrecommended since slowshutter speeds

RED-EYE REDUCING NIGHTSCENE FLASH MODEYou can take pictures ofpeople with a night scenebackground while reducingthe "red-eye" phenomenon.Not

BACKLIGHT CONTROLUse this mode to achieve correctexposure when the subject isbacklit.1. Press the selftimer/remotecontrol button and flash modebutton

Names of parts ... 6Viewfinder display/LCD panel .. 8Loading the battery... 11Checking the battery ... 1

Difficult-to-Autofocus SubjectsAlthough this camera'sautofocus system can lockon virtually any subject,under certain conditions,such as ~ below

In these situations, first focus ona different subject at a similardistance, and then reposition thecorrect subject in the pictureframe.Glossy or refl

1. Press the button todisplayFix the camera on a tripod orother support.2. Aim at your subject, andpress the shutter releasebutton. The shutter will

Notes:The focus and exposure will belocked when the shutterrelease button is depressedhalfway.To cancel the selftimer after ithas been activated, pres

USING THE RC-200 REMOTECONTROL (optional)1. Press the button todisplayTo cancel this mode, press thebutton again. This mode iscanceled automatically

WARNINGS:KEEP THE REMOTE CONTROLOUT THE REACH OF CHILDREN.IF A CHILD SWALLOWS THEREMOTE CONTROL, CONTACT ADOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.NEVER EXPOSE THE REMOTECO

Attaching to the StrapOpen the buckle ~ , insertthe strap , and close thebuckle .The remote control can beattached to round straps with adiameter of

47Replacing the Battery1. Open the buckle andremove the battery coverinside by sliding in thedirection of the arrow.2. Insert a new battery(CR1220) wi

CORRECTING THE DATA (forQUARTZDATE/DLX models only)1. Press the MODE button fortwo seconds or longer.The year indication will startblinking.2. Press t

3. Press the MODE buttonagain.The month indication will startblinking.4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 toset the day, hour andminutes.Note: As you press the mo

Using the RC-200 remote control(optional)... 44Correcting the data**... 48Printing the date and time**... 50

PRINTING THE DATE AND TIME (forDUARTZDATE/DLX models only)Choose the desired mode.The mode will switch in thedescribed order.The date unit uses the sa

No dataYear-month-dayMonth-day-yearDay-month-yearDay-hour-minute51

CARE AND STORAGEDo not leave the camera in anyplace exposed to excessiveheat, humidity, or directsunlight — for example, in acar or on the beach.Do no

Do not expose the camera todust or sand as this couldcause serious damage.Do not shake or shock thecamera.Do not apply excessive force tothe zoom lens

When transporting the camerafrom a cold place to a warmplace or in the event of asudden temperature change,put the camera into a plasticbag. This allo

Avoid leaving the cameraunused for long periods oftime. This can cause mold togrow on the camera as well asother problems. Try to pressthe shutter rel

CARING FOR YOURWEATHERPROOF CAMERAThis camera is designed to be water-resistant; however, it is not designedfor underwater use or to be subjectedto be

These gaskets protect the interior ofthe camera from becoming wet in theevent the camera is splashed withwater. Check these gaskets often andcarefully

Do not touch the rubber gasket withexcessive force. Do not remove thegaskets. The gaskets in your camerashould be replaced afterapproximately three ye

SPECIFICATIONSType: Full automatic 35 mmautofocus lens-shuttercamera with built-in 38 ~ 80mm zoom lens.Film format: 35 mm standard DX-coded film (24 x

Shutter release buttonZoom leverStrap eyeletRemote control sensorLens barrierLight sensor*Selftimer indicatorLens*Autofocus windows*Flash*LCD panel (d

Focusing: Active-type multi-beam autofocus system.Focus lock possible.Focusing range — 0.6 m(2 ft ) ~ (infinity). Fixed at (infinity) in mode.Exposu

Remote control (optional):Infrared remote control unitwith approx. 3-sec. delay.Film speed range: Automaticsetting with DX-coded filmwith ISO 50, 100,

Film loading: Automatic loading.(Automatically advances tofirst frame when cameraback cover is closed.)Film advance: Automatic filmwinding.Film rewind

Flash: Built-in flash. Recyclingtime: Approx. 0.5 - 7 sec.(at normal temperature withnew battery). Flash workingrange: Wide angle — 0.6 -4.4 m (2 ~ 14

Battery check: Displayed on LCDpanel.Power source: One 3 V lithiumbattery (DL123A/CR123A).Dimensions: 115 (W) x 59.5 (H) x39.5 (D) mm (4.5x2.3x1.6in)

Imprinting direction: Dataimprinted onto film fromlens side.Data coding: No data, year-month-day, month-day-year, day-month-year andday-hour-minute.E

SPECIFICATIONS FOR RC-200REMOTE CONTROL (optional)Type: Infrared type remote control.Operating range: Approx. 5 m(16.4ft).Battery: One CR1220,replacea

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MODE and SET buttons"Green lampOrange lampViewfinderPanorama switch***Back cover releaseBack coverMid-roll rewind buttonFilm windowTripod socketB

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANELViewfinder DisplayClose-up correction marksAutofocus markGreen lampOrange lampA: Standard modeB: Panorama mode** Models wi

LCD PanelDate/time indicator*Infinity modeExposure counterSelftimer/remote control**Red-Eye Reducing FlashmodeOff (Flash Override) modeFill-In Flash m