ZOOM 80 WIDE DIXINSTRUCTIONSBefore using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensurecorrect use.
OUTLINE OF OPERATIONSBasic Shooting ProceduresLoad a battery (p. 13).Open the back cover (p. 17).Load the film (p. 17).(Use of ISO 400 film is recomme
Open the lens barrier until you feel aclick (p. 19).Make sure the exposure counter on theLCD panel reads (p. 19).Press the zoom lever for telephoto or
Depress the shutter release button halfwayto make sure the green lamp lights (p. 22).Depress the shutter release button fullyto take a picture (p. 23)
Read "Battery Handling" on page 55.LOADING THE BATTERYClose the lens barrier. Push OPEN toopen the battery compartment coverInsert the n
CHECKING THE BATTERYOpen the lens barrier as shown until you feela click. Check the remaining battery power.Displaylights (and turns offautomaticall
POINTS TO REMEMBERHold the Camera Correctly.Correct.Hold the camera firmly with both handswhile keeping elbows at sides to preventthe camera from shak
Proper Shutter Release.Practice before loading the film.Depress the shutter release buttonhalfway to lock the focus.The green lamp next to the viewfin
Slide the back cover release upward toopen the back cover.Do not touch the inside of the camera,especially the lens. If there is dust or dirt onthe le
Correct.Make sure the film is lying flat before closingthe back cover.Incorrect.Push the film cartridge gently as shown in (A) toposition the film cor
Align the film leader with the markThen press the right side of the backcover and close it securely.The film automatically advances to the firstframe.
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus camera. Beforeyou start to use your new camera, please read theseinstructions carefully to obtain optimum performa
TAKING PICTURESOpen the lens barrier until you feel aclick.The lens extends slightly, the flash pops up, andthe LCD panel activates.When the flash is
Aim the camera at your subject. Usethe zoom lever for telephoto or wide-angle photography.How to Use the Zoom LeverTelephoto:Pull the lever to the &qu
Depress the shutter release buttonhalfway to adjust the focus.Focus has been correctly adjusted and thegreen lamp lights. Exposure also will be adjust
Working DistanceThe focus range of the camera is 0.8 m(2.6 ft) to (infinity).When the subject is closer than 0.8 m (2.6 ft), theshutter will not rele
Close-up CorrectionPicture frameClose-up correction marksImage area of picture at 0.8 m (2.6 ft)The viewfinder's picture frame shows the area tha
USING THE FOCUS LOCKTo avoid taking out of focus picturesWhen the main subject is not within theautofocus mark. Use the focus lock.The autofocus mark
Reposition your subjects in the pictureframe while keeping the shutter releasebutton depressed halfway. Then pressthe shutter release button fully.In
AFTER SHOOTINGClose the lens barrier slowly andcarefully. The lens and flash will retractautomatically.Close the lens barrier completely.The display g
UNLOADING THE FILMThe camera automatically rewinds the filmwhen you reach the end of a roll.After the motor stops and starts blinking on the LCDpan
TAKING PANORAMA PICTURESSet the switch to PANORAMA to engagethe Panorama mode.Set the switch back to the original positionto restore the Standard mode
Before using your camera, read this manual carefullyto ensure correct use.We recommend that you take test shots to getaccustomed to your camera before
At about 0.8 m (2.6 ft.) the shaded area inthe illustration becomes the image area.CLOSE-UP CORRECTION IN THE PANORAMA MODE30
NOTES REGARDING PANORAMA FORMAT PRINTSAvailability of Panorama format film processingfacilities varies according to area. Werecommend that you consul
HOW TO GET PANORAMA PRINTS IN THE UNITED STATESFor Film Shot Only in Panorama ModePlease affix the sticker A and be sure to askspecifically for Panora
USING THE FLASH MODESThis camera has six flash modes. Select theflash mode according to your shootingconditions and needs.How to select the flash mode
No DisplayNote:When firing flash, the flash strength is automatically controlledto prevent pictures from being overexposed even when thesubjects are c
ISO100200400W (28 mm)0.8~4.4 m(2.6~14.4 ft)0.8~6.2 m(2.6~20.3 ft)0. 8~ 8.8 m(2.6~28.9 f t)T (80 mm)0.8~2.3 m(2.6~7.5 ft)0.8~3.3 m(2.6~10.8 ft)0.8~4.
RED-EYE REDUCING FLASHSignificantly reduces the phenomenon of"red-eye" (when a subject's eyes appear redin flash photography).In the
OFF (Flash Override)When you don't want the flash to fire even inthe dark or when you want to shoot suchsubjects as fireworks.In the Flash-Off mo
FILL-IN FLASH (Forced Activation)When you want to fire the flash every shot.In the Flash mode, the flash fires regardless ofavailable light. For exa
When taking pictures of people with a nightbackground, this mode produces clearimages of both.Notes:Since a slow shutter speed (down to 4 seconds) isa
PREPARATIONSBASIC OPERATIONSNames and functions of parts ... 6Viewfinder display/LCD panel ...
RED-EYE REDUCING NIGHT SCENEFLASH MODESignificantly reduces the "red-eye"phenomenon often seen when people arephotographed against a night b
SPOT MODETo focus and set the exposure for a selected area.Press the button and button at thesame time.is displayed on the LCD panel.Press the and t
Reposition your subject in the pictureframe while keeping the shutter releasebutton depressed halfway. Then pressthe shutter release button fully.Focu
Notes:The focus and exposure will be locked when the shutterrelease button is depressed halfway.The selftimer is disengaged when the shutter is releas
REMOTE CONTROL (optional)Press the button. is displayedon the LCD panel.After shooting, press the button again tocancel the Selftimer/Remote Control
Aim the remote control at the camera,and press the button. The shutter will bereleased after about 3 seconds.Notes:Use the remote control within the r
CORRECTING THE DATAPress the MODE button for two secondsor longer.The year indication will start blinking.Press the SET button to correct the year.If
Press the MODE button again.The month indication will start blinking.Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the hourand minutes.Note: As you press the mode butto
PRINTING THE DATE AND TIMEChoose the desired mode with the MODEbutton.The mode will switch in the described order bypressing the MODE button.The quart
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSQ: How long will the battery last?A: A new 3V lithium battery will last for roughly 15 rolls of24-exposure film on which the fl
Taking panorama pictures ... 29Using the flash modes ...
CARE AND STORAGEDo not leave the camera in any placeexposed to excessive heat, humidity, ordirect sunlight — for example, in a car oron the beach.Do n
Do not leave the camera on or near atelevision, refrigerator, or other appliancewith a magnetic field.Do not expose the camera to dust or sand asthis
When transporting the camera from a cold place to a warmplace or in the event of a sudden temperature change, putthe camera into a plastic bag. This a
CARING FOR YOUR WEATHERPROOF CAMERAThis camera is weatherproof; however, it isnot designed for underwater use. Pleasenote the following warnings and u
Do not submerge the camera or attempt totake pictures underwater.Rubber gaskets are located inside the rearof the camera. Check the gaskets for wearan
BATTERY HANDLINGNOTESWhen the camera is not used for anextended period of time, remove the battery.Keep a spare battery on hand when going ona long tr
WARNINGSNEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, ORSHORT-CIRCUIT A BATTERY. NEVER EXPOSE ABATTERY TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR OPENFLAMES.KEEP THE BATTERY OUT OF T
REMOTE CONTROL (optional) HANDLINGKeep the remote control out of the reach ofchildren. If a child swallows the remotecontrol, contact a physician imme
TROUBLESHOOTINGOPERATING PROBLEMSThe camera does not work.The lens barrier is not opened.Open the lens barrier completely. (p. 20)The alignment of the
The LCD display goes off suddenly.If you don't use the camera, the LCD goes off afterfour and half minutes.Close the lens barrier and open it aga
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTSShutter release button (p. 16)Zoom lever (p. 21)Zooms in — telephoto.Zooms out — wide-angle.VlewflnderStrap eyeletLight se
The green lamp blinks, and the shutter release buttonwill not release.The camera is closer than 0.8 m (2.6 ft) to thesubject.Move the camera back to d
The viewfinder is out of focus.Diopter dial is not adjusted.Adjust the diopter dial until image is clear. (p. 9)PROBLEMS WITH PRINTED PICTURESThe pict
The autofocus window was blocked, such as by afinger.Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingersclear of the autofocus windows. (p. 15)The subject
The autofocus didn't work correctly. There aresome subjects that are difficult for the autofocus tolock on. These include: glossy or reflectivesu
The data has not been printed (or looks faded).The data mode was set to no data (---).Change the data mode to another setting.(p. 48)There is a bright
SPECIFICATIONSType: Full automatic 35 mm autofocus lens-shuttercamera with built-in 28 ~ 80 mm zoom lens.Film format: 35 mm standard DX-coded film (
Selftimer: Electronic selftimer 12-sec. delay.Remote control (optional): Infrared remote control unitwith 3-sec. delay.Film speed range: Automatic set
Flash: Built-in flash. Recycling time: Approx. 0.5 ~ 7sec. (at normal temperature with new battery).Flash working range: Wide-angle — 0.8 ~ 4.4 m(2.6
Weatherproof: IEC Standard publication 529.Classification of degrees of protection providedby enclosures. Degree of protection indicated bysecond char
SPECIFICATIONS FOR DATE UNITImprinting direction: Data imprinted onto film fromlens side.Data coding: No data, year-month-day, month-day-year, day-mon
Diopter adjustment dial (p. 9)Quartzdate mode buttons (p. 46)Panorama switch (p. 29)Viewfinder (p. 8)Back coverMid-roll rewind button (p. 28)Tripod s
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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANELViewfinder DisplayClose-up correction marksAt a close distance, yoursubject must bepositioned within theclose-up correctio
DIOPTER ADJUSTMENTUSING THE STRAP/SOFT CASEAttach the strap as shown.The soft case can also be carried on a belt.Turn the diopter adjustment dial unti
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