Olympus AZ-220 Operations Instructions

INSTRUCTIONSBefore using your AZ-220 WIDE ZOOM, read thismanual carefully to ensure correct use.We recommend that you take test shots to getaccustomed

OUTLINE OF OPERATIONSBASIC SHOOTING PROCEDURESLoad the batteries. (p. 12)Open the back cover.(p. 16)Load the film. (p. 16)Press the zoom buttons to ma

Close the back cover. (p. 17)Press the ON/OFF button to turnthe power ON. (p. 18)Make sure the exposure counteron the LCD panel reads .(p. 17)Depress

LOADING THE BATTERIESRemove the batterycover.Insert the batteries andreplace the batterycover.1. 2.• Use two 3V lithium batteries (CR123Aor DL123A).

CHECKING THE BATTERIESPress the ON/OFF buttonto turn the power ON.Be sure to check thebatteries as well.1.Batteries are OK. The markdisappears after 1

POINTS TO REMEMBERHold the Camera Correctly.Correct.Correct.Incorrect.•Hold the camera firmly with both hands.•Hold the strap-grip as shown on page 9,

Proper Shutter Release. Practice before loading the film.Depress theshutter releasebutton halfwayDepress theshutter releasebutton fully1.2.To lock the

LOADING THE FILMSlide the back coverrelease upwards to openthe back cover.Insert the film cartridge,making sure the film islying flat.1.2.Do not touch

Align the film leaderwith the red mark, andclose the back cover.Press the ON/OFF buttonto turn the power ON.4.The film automaticallyadvances to the fi

TAKING PICTURESPress the ON/OFFbutton to turn thepower ON.Aim the camera at yoursubject. Use the zoombuttons to make thesubject larger or smaller.1.2.

How to Use the ZoomButtonsPosition your subjectwithin the autofocusframe.Max. telephotofocal length:56 mmTelephoto: Press the© button to zoom in.Wide-

Thank you for purchasing the Olympus AZ-220 WIDE ZOOM.MAIN FEATURESBuilt-in 28mm~56mm 2X zoom lens: 28mm is perfect forscenery shots, while 56mm is id

Depress the shutterrelease button halfway.Depress the shutterrelease button fully.4.5.The green lamp lights.The film automatically advances to thenext

Working DistanceClose-Up CorrectionPicture frameClose-up correction marks• When the subject is closer than0.65 m (2.1 ft), the shutter willnot release

USING THE FOCUS LOCKTO AVOID TAKING OUT-OF-FOCUS PICTURESWhen the main subject is notin the center of the frame,use the focus lock.Position the auto

Reposition your subjects inthe picture frame whilekeeping the shutter releasebutton depressed halfway.2.3.Depress the shutterrelease button fully tota

UNLOADING THE FILMThe camera automaticallyrewinds the film when youreach the end of a roll.Rewinding the film beforethe end of the rollAfter the motor

TAKING PANORAMA PICTUREST o select the Panorama mode:Slide the Panoramaselector to the left.To select the Standard mode:Push upward the Panoramar

PRINTING PANORAMA PICTURESCLOSE-UPCORRECTION IN THEPANORAMA MODEClose-up correction marksAs you approach the subject, theavailable image area reduces.

There are three possible ways in which a roll of film maybe taken:Shot only in the Standard modeShot only in the Panorama modeShot in both the Panoram

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHYThis camera has five flash modes. Select the flash modeaccording to your shooting conditions and needs.How to select theflash mode:Wh

AUTO (Auto Flash Mode)In the Auto Flash mode, the flash will fire automatically inlow-light and backlit conditions. Use this mode in ordinarysituation

PREPARATIONSNames and functions of parts... 4Viewfinder display/LCD panel... 6Diopter adjustment... 7Using the strap...

AUTO-S (Red-Eye Reducing Flash)Significantly reduces the phe-nomenon of "red-eye" (when asubject's eyes appear red).OFF (Flash Override

FILL-IN (Forced Activation)When you want to fire the flashevery shot.Night-Scene FlashWhen you want both the subject in theforeground and the night-sc

USING THE SUBJECT BUTTONPress the SUBJECT button to select the required mode. Everytime you press the SUBJECT button, the mode switches asshown below.

SELF-TIMERTo Put Yourself in the PicturePress the SUBJECT buttonuntil is displayed on theLCD panel.Aim at your subject,and press the shutterrelease bu

CONTINUOUS SHOOTINGTo Shoot a Continuous Series of Pictures.Press the SUBJECTbutton until C isdisplayed on the LCDpanel.The camera will shootrepeatedl

DUAL-FRAME SELF-TIMERTo Take Two Self-Timer Pictures in Rapid Succession.Press the SUBJECTbutton until isdisplayed.Aim at your subject, andpress the

SPOT METERINGTo Limit Light Metering to a Particular Area of the Framed Picture.Press the SUBJECTbutton until isdisplayed on the LCDpanel.Position th

Press the shutter releasebutton fully to takepictures.3.37

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSQ: How long will the batteries last?A: If you use 24-exposure rolls of film anduse the flash on half of all yourpictures, two new

CARE AND STORAGECAUTIONS• DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMERA TOEXTREME HEAT (OVER 40°C/104°F)OR TO EXTREME COLD (BELOW-10°C/14°F).• AVOID SUDDEN TEMPERATURECHA

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTSPower ON/OFFbuttonShutter releasebutton(See p. 14.)LCD panelDisplays the camera's modeand operation conditions.(See p

BATTERY HANDLINGNOTES• Even when batteries are brand-new,their service life may be shorter thanspecified if an extended period of timehas passed sin

TROUBLESHOOTINGOPERATING PROBLEMSSymptomThe camera does notwork.The LCD display turns offsuddenly.The green lamp blinks,and the shutter will notreleas

PROBLEMS WITH THE PRINTED PICTURESSymptomThe picture is out offocus.The picture is too dark.CauseThe camera moved when the shutterrelease button was p

SPECIFICATIONSType: Full automatic 35mm autofocus lens-shutter camerawith built-in 28~56mm zoom lens.Film format: 35mm standard DX-coded film (24 X 36

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PANORAMAselector(See p. 25.)Film windowTripod socketMid-roll rewind buttonBack coverBatterycompartmentcoverBack coverreleaseStrap eyeletDiopter adjust

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANELVIEWFINDER DISPLAYIn Standard modeClose-up correction marksAt a distance of 0.65 m (2.1 ft); yoursubject must be positione

DIOPTER ADJUSTMENTTO ADJUST THE VIEWFINDER TO COMPENSATE FOR NEAR AND FARSIGHTED VISION.Slide the diopter adjustment slideuntil the viewfinder display

USING THE STRAPATTACHING THE STRAPFor a more comfortable, secure grasp of thecamera, place the strap-grip as close to thecamera as possible.Strap-grip

SOFT CASE (optional)When you aim thecamera, hold thestrap-grip asshown above.9