INSTRUCTIONS

Table of contents

Description of controls .................................................. 3Before you begin

Loading the batteries ............................................. 6Checking the batteries .......................................... 7Attaching the strap ................................................. 8Loading the film .................................................... 9Unloading the film ................................................ 12

Simple point & shoot photographyHow to take pictures ........................................... 14Auto flash photography(1)Taking pictures in low light ............................ 20(2)Taking backlit subjects .................................... 23

Advanced shooting techniquesMacro photography ............................................ 24

Focus lock ............................................................ 25Selftimer ............................................................... 28Continuous mode ................................................. 30Auto-zoom mode .................................................. 31Pre-focus mode .................................................... 33AUTO-S flash photography ................................... 35Flash OFF ............................................................. 37FILL-IN flash ........................................................ 38MULTI flash ......................................................... 39Night scene flash photography ................................ 41

How to use the soft case (optional) ............................... 43Care and storage ......................................................... 44Questions and answers ............................................... 46Specifications ............................................................. 47

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Thank you for purchasing the OLYMPUS Infinity Zoom 76. Please read this instruction manual carefully beforeusing the camera. This camera will not operate unless the batteries are loaded and the power switch is set to ON.Before taking important pictures, it is recommended that you shoot a roll of film just to familiarize yourself with thecamera's features.

Symbols used in this manual

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Correct Incorrect Operation Order Operation order Automatic operation

Attention Operation sound Lamp on Lamp blinking Press lightly

Description of controlsLCD panelLight sensorViewfinderShutter release button

Autofocus windows

Steady grip

Power switch Zoom buttons

Strap eyelet

Lens

Flash reflector

Flash mode buttonSubject button

Selftimer indicator

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Back cover

Film window

Tripod socket

Viewfinder

Battery compartment cover

Back cover release

Rewind button 4

Viewfinder display LCD panel

Close-upcorrection marks

Autofocus frame

AF indicator (green)

Flash indicator (orange)

Selftimer

Continuous mode

Auto-zoom

Pre-focus

Battery checkindicator

Exposure counter

Flash mode selection indicator

Flash mode indicator5

Insert a coin into the groove of thebattery cover on the side of the gripand open the cover.

Insert two 3V lithium batteries asshown and replace the cover.Use Panasonic CR123A, DuracellDL123A, or equivalent.* Do not mix different types of batteries or

new and old batteries at the same time.* Remove batteries if you do not plan to use

the camera for an extended period of time(more than a year).

Before youbegin···

Loading thebatteries

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Set the power switch to ON to checkthe batteries. The battery checkindicator will be displayed for 12seconds.

When is displayed, batteries areOK.If flashes, batteries are low,have spares handy.If is displayed continuously,batteries should be replacedimmediately.* When the battery power is low, the

flash will take longer to recharge.* Before replacing the batteries, set

the power switch to OFF.

Checking thebatteries

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Attaching thestrap

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Open the back cover by sliding theback cover release toward the top ofthe camera.

Insert the film cartridge into thecamera. Always avoid direct sunlightwhen loading the film.

Loading the film

This camera is designed touse DX-coded 35mm film.DX coding, used byvirtually all major filmmanufacturers, allows thecamera to identify and setthe film speed automati-cally. If DX-coded film isunavailable, use ISO 100film.

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Make sure the film lies flat. Align the film leader with the redfilm loading indicator.Unless the film leader matches thefilm loading indicator, the film maynot be loaded.

* Do not touch the lens inside thebody with your fingers or the filmleader.

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Close the back cover. The filmautomatically advances to the firstframe.

Set the power switch to ON to makesure that the exposure counter shows"1".If film is improperly loaded, the LCDpanel will display a blinking "E". Inthis case, open the back cover, andrealign the film leader.

Use the window in the camera backto check type of film loaded.

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The camera automatically rewindsthe film when you reach the end of aroll. The exposure counter on the LCDpanel counts down as the film isrewinding.* The final reading of the exposure counter

before rewinding may be more than thenumber of exposures specified for the film.

If you want to rewind the film beforethe end of the roll, press the rewindbutton with the tip of a ballpoint pen.Do not use any device with a sharptip.

Unloading the film

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Once the film has been rewound, ablinking "E" will be displayed on theLCD panel. Further operations are notpossible until the rewound filmcartridge is removed.

Open the back cover, and removethe film cartridge from the camera.Avoid direct sunlight when removingthe film.

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"Rewinding completed" indicator

When thepower switchis OFF, therewill be noindication on the LCD panel.

When thepower switchis ON

Set the power switch to ON.* When the camera is not in use,

always set the power switch to OFFso that the shutter cannot beactivated accidentally.

While looking through theviewfinder, aim the camera at yoursubject.

Simple point &shootphotography

How to take pictures

When the power switch is ON,the LCD panel lights.The LCD panel goes out after 4 to5 minutes to minimize batterydrain. The lens will then zoom tothe wide-angle position. After 4hours the power is automaticallyturned to OFF. To resumeoperation, set the power switchto OFF and then to ON again. 14

Use the zoom button to adjust thesize of your subject in the frame.(telephoto or wide-angle)The shutter release cannot be operatedwhile zooming.

Press the "T" (Telephoto) on thezoom button to zoom in. (Themaximum focal length in the "T"position is 76mm.)

Press the "W" (Wide-angle) on thezoom button to zoom out. (Theminimum focal length in the "W"position is 38mm).

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Hold the camera correctly.It is particularly important to hold thecamera steady when shooting at alonger focal length; use both handsfor maximum stability.

* Keep your fingers and the strapaway from the lens and flash.

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Position your subject within theautofocus frame in the center of theviewfinder.

Press the shutter release buttonhalfway to focus.When correct focus has beenachieved, the autofocus indicator(green) will light up in the viewfinder.

If the autofocus indicator is blinking,correct focus was not achieved. If thisoccurs, let go of the shutter releasebutton. Make sure your subject iswithin the autofocus frame in thecenter of the viewfinder and press theshutter release button halfway again.

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Autofocus frame

Picture frame

The entire subject should normally bepositioned within the picture frame,however, the actual available imagearea will become smaller as you getnearer to the subject. At 0.6m(2ft), thesubject should be positioned withinthe close-up correction marks. Shooting range: from 0.6m(2ft) to

(infinity).

Picture frameat (infinity)

Picture frameat 0.6m (2ft)

Close-upcorrection marks

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If the subject is nearer than 0.6m(2ft),the autofocus indicator (green) willblink and the shutter will not release.However, the shutter may sometimesbe released erroneously when thesubject is extremely close to thecamera.

When correct focus has beenachieved (the autofocus indicator haslit up), press the shutter release buttonfully (gently, to minimize camerashake).

As soon as the shutter is released,film will automatically advance to thenext frame. The LCD exposurecounter shows the next frame number.

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Confirm flash charge by pressing theshutter release button halfway. Theflash indicator (orange) will light upin the viewfinder when the flash ischarged. Compose your shot andpress the shutter release button. Theflash will fire automatically.The shutter release cannot be

operated while the flash is stillcharging. It takes about 0.2-3.5seconds after the film is advanced torecharge the flash (at normaltemperatures with new batteries).Use the AUTO-S flash mode toprevent the red-eye phenomenon(P.35).

Auto flashphotography(1)Taking pictures

in low light

When the flash mode is setto AUTO or AUTO-S, theflash will fire automaticallyin low light conditions.

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From 0.6m(2ft) .to 1.6m(5.2ft), theflash strength is controlled automati-cally as shown. This soft flashmechanism prevents pictures frombeing overexposed.

Soft flash: Overexposed (with conventional flash). Properly exposed (with soft flash).

Flash strength

Maximum ISO100

Distance

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Color negative film offers the widestexposure latitude, compensating forover and underexposure more readilythan other films. The flash workingrange shown below is optional forcolor negative film. Actual flashworking range for other film type mayvary.Flash working range:

I S O

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WIDE(38mm)0.6m - 4.1m(2ft - 13.4ft)0.6m - 5.8m(2ft - 19ft)0.6m - 8.2m(2ft - 26.9ft)

TELE(76mm)0.6m - 3m(2ft - 9.8ft)0.6m - 4.2m(2ft - 13.8ft)0.6m - 6m(2ft - 19.7ft)

ISO100200400

WIDE(38mm)0.6m - 2.9m(2ft - 9.5ft)0.6m - 4.1m(2ft - 13.4ft)0.6m - 5.8m(2ft - 19ft)

TELE(76mm)0.6m - 2m(2ft - 6.6ft)0.6m - 3m(2ft - 9.8ft)0.6m - 4m(2ft - 13.1ft)

In continuous mode

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100

400

Confirm flash charge by pressing theshutter release button halfway. The flashindicator (orange) will light up in theviewfinder when the flash is charged.* If the backlit subject is very small

and does not fully cover theautofocus frame, the flash may notfire automatically.

Auto flashphotography(2)Taking backlit

subjects

When the flash mode is setto AUTO or AUTO-S, theflash will fire automaticallyin backlit situations.

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At 0.6m(2ft), position your subjectwithin the area outlined by the close-up correction marks.* When the subject is close to the

camera, use a tripod or other camerasupport to prevent the effects ofcamera shake.

Focal length of 38mm at 0.6m(2ft).

Advancedshootingtechniques

Macrophotography

Macro photography ispossible at any focal length.Without performing anyspecial operations, it ispossible to take close-uppictures up to a distance of0.6m(2ft). 24

Focal length of 76mm at 0.6m(2ft).

Focus lock

Using the focus lock, yoursubject will be in focuseven if it is not in the centerof the picture.

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When the main subject is not in theautofocus frame, use the focus lock.

Otherwise the camera will focus onthe background and the subject willnot be in focus.

Position your subject in theautofocus frame and press the shutterrelease button halfway.When correct focus has beenachieved, the autofocus indicator(green) will light up in the viewfinder.The focus and the exposure will belocked.

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While keeping the shutter releasebutton pressed halfway, change theposition of your subject in theviewfinder to achieve the desiredcomposition.

Press the shutter release button fullyto take the picture.

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Press the shutter release buttonhalfway to focus. When correct focushas been achieved, the autofocusindicator (green) will light up in theviewfinder.

Selftimer

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Set the camera firmly in position.Press the SUBJECT button untilis displayed on the LCD panel.

Press the shutter release button fullyto start the selftimer. The shutter willbe released 12 seconds later.The selftimer indicator on the front ofthe camera will light up for the first10 seconds, then blink rapidly for 2seconds until the shutter is released.

* During selftimer operation, thefocus and exposure will be lockedwhen the shutter release button ispressed.

* To cancel the selftimer after it hasbeen activated, press the SUBJECTbutton or set the power switch toOFF.

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Selftimer indicator lightsfor the first 10 sec.

Selftimerindicatorthen blinksfor 2 sec.

Press the SUBJECT button until"C" is displayed on the LCD panel.

The camera will shoot repeatedly aslong as the shutter release button ispressed.Outside the shooting range (P. 18) theshutter will automatically stop.

Continuous mode

Use continuous mode toshoot a continuous series ofpictures at approx. 1 frameper 1.7 seconds.(1 frame per approx. 4seconds when the flash isfired.)

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Press the SUBJECT button untilis displayed on the LCD panel.

Press the shutter release button. Thelens will automatically zoom and afterthe appropriate subject size has beenachieved the shutter will be released.

Auto-zoom mode

Use auto-zoom mode tomaintain a constant headand shoulders subject sizewithin the frame, eventhough the distance to thesubject may vary.

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Auto-zoom mode working range:from 1.3m (4.3ft) to 2.6m (8.5ft).* Outside the ranges as shown, auto-

zoom may not operate.* Even in the auto-zoom mode, the

zoom button can be operated tooverride the automatic zoom setting.

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Press the SUBJECT button until"PRE FOCUS" is displayed on theLCD panel.

Press the shutter release buttonhalfway to focus on your subject.The autofocus indicator (green) willlight up and you will hear a "click".

Pre-focus mode

Use pre-focus mode whenyou want the shutter torelease the moment you pressthe shutter release button. Itis useful when taking movingsubjects such as at a sportsevent.

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Press the shutter release buttonfully. The shutter will be immediatelyreleased.By using this mode, the time lapsebetween when the shutter button isreleased and when the picture isactually taken is reduced.

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Press the FLASH button to set themode to AUTO-S.

will light on the LCD panel.

Compose your shot and press theshutter release button. The flash willemit a rapid series of low power pre-flashes, followed directly by the mainflash.

AUTO-S flashphotography

Auto-S flash significantlyreduces "red-eye"phenomenon (when a subject'seyes appear red) in flashportraits and group photos.Red-eye phenomenon is mostlikely to occur in very lowlight, and at longer focallengths (telephoto).

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* Hold the camera firmly whilepressing the shutter release button.

* Auto-S mode will not be cancelledwhen power is switched OFF.To cancel AUTO-S mode, press theFLASH button.

AUTO-S flash mode working range:

ISO

100

200

400

WIDE(38mm)

0.6 - 4.1m (2 - 13.4ft)

0.6 - 5.8m (2 - 19ft)

0.6 - 8.2m (2 - 26.9ft)

TELE(76mm)

0.6 - 3m (2 - 9.8ft)

0.6 - 4.2m (2 - 13.8ft)

0.6 - 6m (2 - 19.7ft)36

Press the FLASH button to set theflash mode to OFF.

will light on the LCD panel.

* In low lit conditions, the necessaryshutter speed may be very slow (upto 2 seconds) to attain properexposure. To prevent blurredpictures resulting from camerashake, the camera should be setfirmly in position (with a tripod forexample).

Flash OFF

Use this mode forphotography utilizingavailable light, in situationswhere flash photography isprohibited or when youdon't want the flash to fire,such as for a night scene.

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In this mode, the flash always firesregardless of available light. Use thismode for daylight shooting in backlitconditions to compensate forbacklighting which may make thesubject appear too dark.

By using the FILL-IN mode, thesubject will be properly lit by theflash.

FILL-IN flash

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Press the FLASH button to set theflash mode to FILL-IN.

will light on the LCD panel.

Press the FLASH button to set theflash mode to MULTI.

will light on the LCD panel.The flash will fire four times.The shutter speed is set to 1/6 sec.

MULTI flash

Use this mode, when youwant to segment a motionsequence — such as a golfswing — in 1 frame.For best results usetogether with pre-focusmode.

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* Use this mode in low light. If youuse it in bright conditions, yourpicture will be overexposed.

* Use a tripod or other camera supportto prevent the effects of camerashake.

MULTI flash mode working range:

ISO

100

200

400

WIDE(38mm)

0.6 - 3.1m (2 - 10.2ft)

0.6 - 4.4m (2 - 14.4ft)

0.6 - 6.2m (2 - 20.3ft)

TELE(76mm)

0.6 - 2.2m (2 - 7.2ft)

0.6 - 3.1m (2 - 10.2ft)

0.6 - 4.4m (2 - 14.4ft)40

Press the FLASH button to set theflash mode to

will light on the LCD panel.

With the flash AUTO mode, only thesubject can be taken.

Night scene flashphotography

Use slow-synchoro FILL-IN flash to capture dimly litbackgrounds, such as thesky at dusk, while properlylighting the foregroundwith flash.

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By using the flash mode for nightscene photography, you can take boththe subject in the foreground and thenight scene in the background.

* The necessary shutter speed may bevery slow (up to 2 seconds) toattain proper exposure. To preventblurred pictures resulting fromcamera shake, the camera should beset firmly in position (with a tripodfor example).

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Make sure to set the power switch toOFF before the camera is inserted intothe case.

How to use thesoft case(optional)

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Never disassemble the camera; itcontains a high-voltage circuit.

Do not use thinner, benzine ororganic solvents to clean the camera.

Care and storage

Do not touch the DX read-offcontacts. Do not disassemble orexpose batteries to excessive heat.

Do not rotate the camera once it ismounted on a tripod. Use the tripodswivel to vary direction. Do not openthe back cover while it is mounted ona tripod.

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Do not expose the camera toextreme heat (over 40°C/104°F), suchas inside a car during the hot summerweather, or to extreme cold (below-10°C/14°F).

Do not leave the camera nearmagnetic fields, like on top of a TVset, or radio.In case of malfunction, take thecamera to your nearest Olympusdealer or service center.

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Questions and answers

Q: What kind of batteries should I use?A: Use two 3V lithium batteries (DL123A or CR123A). Do not

mix new and old batteries at the same time. Change themboth at the same time.

Q: How long will the battery last?A: If you use 24-exposure rolls of film and expose half of all

your pictures with flash, two new 3V lithium batteries(DL 123A/CR123A) will allow you to take 30 or more rollsof film. If you do not use flash and zoom so often, thebatteries will last much longer.

Q: The camera does not operate. What should I do?A: (1)Make sure the power switch is ON. (2)Make sure there

are batteries in the camera, and that they are insertedcorrectly. (Refer to page 6.) (3)If the film has been rewound,the camera will not operate until the back cover is opened.(4)While the flash is being charged, the shutter will notrelease. (5)If the distance range to the subject is less than0.6m, the shutter will not release.

Q: The camera does not focus correctly. What should I do?A: (1) In the following situations, the camera's autofocus

mechanism may not function properly. Compose yourpicture by focusing on a different subject which is in thesame range as your subject.

Objects that reflect too much light Black objectsPictures taken through a glass window or wire screeningPictures including flames or smoke When the sun is

included in the picture(2) Use the focus lock when the subject is not in the center ofthe picture. (Refer to P.25)

Q: The flash does not fire.A: Make sure the flash mode is not set to OFF mode.Q: The camera fails to operate in cold weather. What can I

do?A: Generally, low temperatures will reduce the battery

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Type: Full-automatic 35mm autofocus lens-shutter camera withbuilt-in 38 - 76 zoom lens.

Film format: 35mm standard DX coded film (24 x 36mm)Lens: Olympus lens 38 - 76mm F4.5 - 6.2, 7 elements in 7

groups.Shutter: Programmed electronic shutter.Focusing: Active type infrared autofocus system, focus lock

possible.Focusing range: 0.6m (2ft) - (infinity)Viewfinder: Kepler type zoom-finder (with autofocus frame,

close-up correction marks, autofocus indicator and flashindicator).

Exposure control: Programmed automatic exposure control.Center-weighted average light metering.Auto exposure range:Wide-angle: EV 3.4 (F4.5, 2 sec.) to EV16 (Fl 1 1/500 sec.)Telephoto: EV4.3 (F6.2, 2 sec.) to EV17 (F16, 1/500 sec.).

Exposure counter: Progressive type with automatic reset,

displayed on LCD panel.Selftimer: Electronic selftimer with 12 sec. delay.Film speed range: Automatic setting with DX coded film ISO 50

- 3200. (color negative film). Actual setting points at ISO 50,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200.For non-DX coded film, film speed is set to ISO 100.

Film loading: Automatic loading (automatically advances to firstframe when camera back is closed).

Film advance: Automatic film winding.Film rewind: Automatic film rewind (automatic rewind

activation at end of film, automatic rewind stop). Rewindpossible at any point with rewind button.

Flash: Built-in flash.Recycling time: approx 0.2 - 3.5 sec. (at normaltemperature with new batteries).Flash working range (ISO 100 color negative film):Wide-angle: 0.6m - 4.1m (2ft - 13.4ft),Telephoto: 0.6m - 3m (2ft - 9.8ft)

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Flash working range (ISO 400 color negative film):Wide-angle: 0.6 - 8.2m (2ft - 26.9ft),Telephoto: 0.6m - 6m (2ft - 19.7ft)

Flash modes:AUTO (Automatic flash activation in low light andbacklight)Auto-S (Red-eye reducing, in low light and backlight)OFF (No flash)FILL-IN (Forced activation)MULTI (4 activations at fixed shutter speeds of 1/6 sec.)

(For night scene at a maximum shutter speed of 2seconds.)

Battery check: Displayed on LCD panelPower source: Two 3V lithium batteries (DL123A/CR123A)Dimensions: 138(W) x 74(H) x 64(D)mm (5-7/16 x 2-15/16 x

2-1/2 in.)Weight: 360g (12.7oz) (without battery).*Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. 48

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