INSTRUCTIONSRead this manual carefully before using yourcamera.

Indicatescircumstances underwhich mishandlingresulting from ignoringthis symbol could resultin personal injury orproperty damage.

KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAYFROM FIRE. NEVER TRY TODISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, ORSHORT-CIRCUIT BATTERIES.

WARNING

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NEVER ATTEMPT TODISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA; ITCONTAINS A HIGH-VOLTAGECIRCUIT. IF THE INTERNALPARTS OF THE CAMERA AREEXPOSED DUE TO DROPPINGOR DAMAGE, REMOVE THEBATTERIES IMMEDIATELY TOPREVENT FURTHER USAGE.

IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION,CONSULT YOUR NEARESTOLYMPUS DEALER OROLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER

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Names of parts ....................... 6Viewfinder display/LCD panel .. 8Loading the battery................. 11Checking the battery .............. 13Proper shutter release.............14Loading the film ...................... 15Taking pictures ....................... 18After shooting.......................... 24Unloading the film ................... 25Taking panorama pictures*..... 26Using the shooting modes ...... 29Backlight control ..................... 39Selftimer.................................. 42

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Using the RC-200 remote control(optional)................................. 44Correcting the data**.............. 48Printing the date and time**.... 50Care and storage.................. 52Caring for your weatherproofcamera.................................. 56Specifications ....................... 59

* Models with the panoramaswitch only.

** QUARTZDATE/DLX modelsonly.

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Shutter release buttonZoom leverStrap eyeletRemote control sensorLens barrierLight sensor*Selftimer indicatorLens*Autofocus windows*Flash*LCD panel (date/timeindicator**)ViewfinderShooting mode buttonSelftimer/remote control button

NAMES OF PARTS

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

Do not soil as this can causeblurred pictures. Wipe cleanwith a soft cloth.QUARTZDATE/DLX modelsonly.May not be available dependingon the model.

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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL

Viewfinder DisplayClose-up correction marksAutofocus markGreen lampOrange lamp

A: Standard modeB: Panorama mode*

* Models with the panoramaswitch only.

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

* QUARTZDATE/DLX models only.**Optionally available

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

Attach the strap as shown.

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LOADING THE BATTERY

1. Close the lens barrier.Push OPEN to open thebattery compartmentcover

2. Insert the new batterycorrectly.

WARNING; KEEP THEBATTERY OUT OF THE REACHOF CHILDREN. IF A CHILDSWALLOWS A BATTERY,CONTACT A DOCTORIMMEDIATELY. 11

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, oil, and so on canprevent a battery's terminalsfrom making electrical contact.To avoid this, wipe bothterminals before loading thebattery.Dispose of used batteries asgeneral waste according tolocal regulations.

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CHECKING THE BATTERY

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

Display: blinks and otherindicators are displayednormally.Meaning: Battery power is lowand battery should be replaced.

Display: blinks and otherindicators go out.Meaning: Battery is dead andshould be replaced immediately.

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PROPER SHUTTER RELEASE

Practice before loading thefilm.

Locks the focus. The greenlamp lights.

Releases the shutter to takethe picture.

Cautions:• Press the shutter release button

gently.• Avoid shaking the camera

when pressing the shutterrelease button to prevent blurrypictures.

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LOADING THE FILM

1. Open the back cover.Do not touch the inside ofthe camera, especially thelens.

2. Insert the film cartridgeuntil it clicks.

Note: Use of ISO 400 film isrecommended.

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A. CorrectMake sure the film is lying flat.

B. IncorrectPush the film cartridge gently toposition the film correctly. Thenpress the left side of the backcover and close it securely. If thefilm is not lying flat, the film maynot advance to the first frame.

Caution: Do not touch the plasticparts near the take-up spool.

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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 positioning guidesThen close the back cover.

4. Open the lens barrier untilyou feel a click.The exposure counter on theLCD panel reads .

Note: If blinks in the exposurecounter, the film is improperlyloaded. Reload the film.

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TAKING PICTURES

1. Open the lens barrier untilyou feel a click.The lens extends slightly, theflash pops up, and the LCDpanel turns on.

Note: When the flash is helddown, the camera will notactivate. Release your fingerfrom the flash.

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

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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.

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3. Position the autofocusmark on your subject.

4. Depress the shutterrelease button halfway toadjust the focus.Focus has been correctlyadjusted and the green lamplights. Exposure also will beadjusted automatically.

WARNING: DO NOT LOOKDIRECTLY AT THE SUNTHROUGH THE VIEWFINDER.

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5. Depress the shutterrelease button fully to takethe picture.

Note: Keep your fingers and thestrap away from the lens,autofocus windows and flash.

Working distance: 0.6 m (2 ft) ~(infinity)

Notes:When the subject is closer thanthe minimum working distance,the shutter will not release.(The green lamp blinks.)When the subject is extremelyclose to the camera, thesubject will be out of focusalthough the shutter releases.22

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 viewfinder as you getcloser to the subject.

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AFTER SHOOTING

1. Close the lens barrierslowly and carefully. Thelens and flash will retractautomatically.

2. Close the lens barriercompletely.

Caution: Do not forcibly close thelens barrier as it will interfere withlens retraction.

Note: The power is turned offautomatically after 4.5 hours.When the camera is not in use,try to keep the lens barrierclosed.

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UNLOADING THE FILM

The camera automaticallyrewinds the film when youreach the end of a roll.

After the motor stops and £starts blinking on the LCDpanel, open the back coverand remove the film.

Rewinding the film before theend of the rollPress the mid-roll rewind buttongently with your fingernail, etc.

Caution: Do not use aninstrument with a sharp tip.

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TAKING PANORAMA PICTURES

Set the switch to PANORAMA.

Caution: To avoid malfunction,do not touch the slidingpanorama borders inside thecamera when the back cover isopen in the Panorama mode.

Notes:Always set the panoramaswitch to either end, notmidway between the two ends.The panorama frame in theviewfinder will disappear after acertain amount of time. Todisplay it again, close andopen the lens barrier.

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Availability of panorama formatfilm processing facilities variesaccording to area. Werecommend that you consultyour local film processor orcamera dealer before takingpictures in the Panoramamode.When pictures taken in thePanorama mode are printed inthe standard size, black stripsappear at top and bottom ofprints.

A. Viewfinder in the Standardmode

B. Viewfinder in the Panoramamode

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

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USING THE SHOOTING MODES

This camera has sevenshooting modes. Use thesemodes in accordance withthe photographic conditionsand your purpose.

Setting the ModesEach time the shooting modebutton is pressed, the mode willchange sequentially as shown onpage 58.

WARNING. DO NOT FIREFLASH TOO CLOSE TO THEEYES OF PEOPLE ORANIMALS.

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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. 36)Night Scene Flash mode(p. 37)Red-Eye Reducing NightScene Flash mode (p. 38)

Note: The flash strength isautomatically controlled toprevent pictures from beingoverexposed even when thesubjects are close.

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ISO

100

200

400

W (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)

0.6 ~ 4.4 m(2 ~ 14.4ft)

AUTO FLASH

The flash fires automatically indark places, with backlightingand under fluorescent or otherartificial lighting.

The orange lamp lights whenthe shutter release button isdepressed halfway.

Notes:When the orange lamp isblinking, the flash is beingrecharged and the shutter won'trelease. Release your finger fromthe shutter release button, andwait for several seconds.Maximum distance is about 70%of the working range whenusing positive color film.Flash Working Range (withcolor negative film)

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RED-EYE REDUCING FLASH

Significantly reduces thephenomenon of "red-eye"(when a subject's eyesappear red in flashphotography).

In the flash mode, the camerawill fire a series of low-power pre-flashes before the regular flash.

Red-eye reduction may notbe effective when thesubject:1. Is not looking at the flash from

the right front.2. Is not watching the pre-

flashes.3. Is too far from the camera.32

The effectiveness of red-eyereduction varies depending onthe individual characteristics ofsubjects.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to hold thecamera still until the shutterreleases. It takes approximatelyone second.

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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 photography is notdesired or is prohibited or intwilight or night scenes.

Note: Since a slow shutter speed(down to 2 seconds) isautomatically selected in low-light situations, the use of atripod is recommended. Closingthe lens barrier restores the AutoFlash mode.

OFF (FLASH OVERRIDE)

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FILL-IN FLASH(Forced Activation)

When you want the flash tofire for each shot.

The flash fires regardless ofavailable light. Use this mode tocompensate for a shadow oaston the subject's face (such asthe shadow of a tree). It is alsoused when shooting in backlitconditions or under artificiallighting (such as fluorescentlight). Use this mode within theflash working range (p. 31).Closing the lens barrier restoresthe Auto Flash mode.

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INFINITY

The camera automaticallysets the working distance at

(infinity) and the flash toOFF (flash override).

Notes:Cancel the Infinity mode toshoot a subject up close.Since the autofocus system isde-activated, this mode isuseful for shooting a landscapethrough a window.Close the lens barrier to restorethe Auto Flash mode.

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NIGHT SCENE FLASH

When taking pictures of anight scene, this modeproduces clear images.

Notes:The use of a tripod isrecommended since slowshutter speeds (down to 4seconds) are automaticallyselected in low-light situations.Closing the lens barrierrestores the Auto Flash mode.

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RED-EYE REDUCING NIGHTSCENE FLASH MODE

You can take pictures ofpeople with a night scenebackground while reducingthe "red-eye" phenomenon.

Notes:Except for the pre-flashes,this mode is the same as theNight Scene Flash mode.Read precautionary remarks in"Red-Eye Reducing Flash"(p. 32) and "Night SceneFlash" (p. 37).When the lens barrier is closed,the camera switches to theRed-Eye Reducing Flashmode.

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BACKLIGHT CONTROL

Use this mode to achieve correctexposure when the subject isbacklit.1. Press the selftimer/remote

control button and flash modebutton simultaneously. willbe displayed on the LCD panel.To cancel the BacklightControl mode, press bothbuttons simultaneously againor close the lens barrier.

2. Position the autofocus mark onyour subject and press down theshutter release button all the way.

Notes:This mode cannot be engagedwhile the date/time is beingcorrected.To confirm the date/time afterengaging this mode, press theSET button.

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Difficult-to-Autofocus SubjectsAlthough this camera'sautofocus system can lockon virtually any subject,under certain conditions,such as ~ below, itmay not lock on the correctsubject even if the shutterreleases. This can happeneither when the green lamplights or blinks intermittently.

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

Glossy or reflective surfacesBlack objectsSubjects behind glass or wiremeshFlames and smokeExcessively bright light withinthe picture area

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1. Press the button todisplayFix the camera on a tripod orother support.

2. Aim at your subject, andpress the shutter releasebutton. The shutter will bereleased about 12seconds after you pressthe button. The selftimerautomatically disengagesafter release.10 sec: Selftimer indicatorlights2 sec: Blinks

SELFTIMER

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

button again.

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USING THE RC-200 REMOTECONTROL (optional)

1. Press the button todisplay

To cancel this mode, press thebutton again. This mode is

canceled automatically when notused for more than 20 minutes.

2. Aim the remote control atthe camera, and press thebutton. The shutter will bereleased after about 3seconds.

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WARNINGS:KEEP THE REMOTE CONTROLOUT THE REACH OF CHILDREN.IF A CHILD SWALLOWS THEREMOTE CONTROL, CONTACT ADOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.NEVER EXPOSE THE REMOTECONTROL TO EXCESSIVE HEATOR OPEN FLAME.

Notes:Use the remote control within arange that can be seen in theviewfinder.The camera will focus on thesubject directly in front of it.The remote control may not workwhen the subject Is backlit. In thiscase, use the selftinier.The remote control may not workwhen there is inverted fluorescentlight near the camera.

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Attaching to the StrapOpen the buckle ~ , insertthe strap , and close thebuckle .The remote control can beattached to round straps with adiameter of 3 ~ 5 mm (0.12 ~ 0.2in) and flat straps with athickness of 1.2 ~ 2 mm (0.05 ~0.08 in) and a width of 6 ~ 12.5mm (0.23 ~ 0.42 in).

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Replacing the Battery1. Open the buckle and

remove the battery coverinside by sliding in thedirection of the arrow.

2. Insert a new battery(CR1220) with the plusmark showing on top .

3. Attach the battery coverby sliding in the directionof the arrow .

4. Close the buckle .Handling Cautions

Never apply excessive force tothe remote control whenattached to the strap.Usable temperature range:-10°C ~ 40°C (14°F ~ 104°F).

CORRECTING THE DATA (forQUARTZDATE/DLX models only)

1. Press the MODE button fortwo seconds or longer.The year indication will startblinking.

2. Press the SET button tocorrect the year.If you press the button once,the number on the display willadvance by 1. And if you keepit pressed, the numbers willrun in rapid succession.

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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 modebutton, the blinking indicationchanges in the order of year,month, day, hour, and minute.The data correction will befinished when the mode button ispressed again.

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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 samepower switch as the main unit.Make sure to correct the dataafter the battery is replaced.The data is imprinted in the lowerright of the picture. If there issomething whitish or tinged withorange where the data isimprinted, the data may bedifficult to read. The data maynot be printed correctly on theframe(s) after the specified finalexposure of the film.

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

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CARE AND STORAGE

Do not leave the camera in anyplace exposed to excessiveheat, humidity, or directsunlight — for example, in acar or on the beach.Do not expose the camera toformalin or naphthalene.If the camera gets wet, wipe itwith a dry towel. The salt inseawater can be especiallydamaging.Do not use organic solvents,such as alcohol or paint thinnerwhen cleaning the camera.Do not leave the camera on ornear a television, refrigerator,or other appliance with amagnetic field.

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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.Keep the camera in a well-ventilated place.Do not expose the camera toextreme heat (over 40°C/104°F)or to extreme cold (below-10°C/14°F). Lowtemperatures, even within thisrange, may sometimes causedeterioration in batteryperformance, temporarilydisabling the camera.

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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 allows the camera'stemperature to change slowly.Once the camera hasto the new temperature, youcan remove it from the bag anduse it.

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Avoid leaving the cameraunused for long periods oftime. This can cause mold togrow on the camera as well asother problems. Try to pressthe shutter release button andcheck the operation of thecamera before use.Some airport X-ray machinescan damage the film in yourcamera. Try to avoid passingyour camera through thesemachines. Give it to thesecurity officer for manualinspection.

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CARING FOR YOURWEATHERPROOF CAMERA

This camera is designed to be water-resistant; however, it is not designedfor underwater use or to be subjectedto being saturated. Seawater can beespecially damaging to your cameradue to salt content. Note the followingwarnings and take the necessaryprecautions if your camera becomeswet.

The camera can withstand splashingwater (e.g., seaside and poolside)The camera can be used in rain orsnow but should not becomesoaked.Do not wash the camera.Do not submerge the camera orattempt to take pictures underwater.

This camera is designed with rubbergaskets located inside the rear of thecamera and battery compartmentcover.

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These gaskets protect the interior ofthe camera from becoming wet in theevent the camera is splashed withwater. Check these gaskets often andcarefully remove any sand or dust tomaintain this protective seal.Whenever your camera gets wet, takethe following precautions to maintainyour camera in good working order.

Clean the entire exterior of thecamera with a dry cloth.Open the battery compartment andremove the battery, leaving thebattery cover open.Open the back cover and exposethe film compartment.Check the interior to see if it is wet. Ifit is, carefully dry it.Leave both the battery compartmentand back cover for several hours tolet it air-dry.

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Do not touch the rubber gasket withexcessive force. Do not remove thegaskets. The gaskets in your camerashould be replaced afterapproximately three years to insureconsistently good weatherproofperformance. They may need morefrequent replacement depending onuse and wear. If the gaskets aredamaged or need replacement,contact your nearest Olympus servicecenter.If you are taking pictures at the beach,you need to avoid getting sand on orinside of your camera. Transport yourcamera in its own case. Do not wrapyour camera up with beach towels andcarry it in your beach bag.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Type: Full automatic 35 mmautofocus lens-shuttercamera with built-in 38 ~ 80mm zoom lens.

Film format: 35 mm standard DX-coded film (24 x 36 mm).

Lens: Olympus lens 38 ~ 80 mmF4.5 ~ 8.9, 5 elements in 4groups.

Shutter: Programmed electronicshutter.

Viewfinder: Standard/panoramaswitchable (models withpanorama switch only), realimage zoom viewfinder(with autofocus mark,close-up correction marks,autofocus indicator andflash indicator).

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

Exposure control: Programmedautomatic exposure control,2-zone light metering. Autoexposure range: Wideangle —EV 2.4~EV 16;Telephoto — EV 4.3 ~ EV17.

Backlight control: +1.5 EV.Exposure counter: Progressive

type with automatic reset,displayed on LCD panel.

Selftimer: Electronic selftimerwith approx. 12-sec. delay.

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Remote control (optional):Infrared remote control unitwith approx. 3-sec. delay.

Film speed range: Automaticsetting with DX-coded filmwith ISO 50, 100,200,400,800, 1600 and 3200. Filmspeeds other than abovewill be automatically set tonext lower speed. For non-DX-coded film and film withless than ISO 50, filmspeed is set to ISO 100.

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

Film advance: Automatic filmwinding.

Film rewind: Automatic filmrewind (automatic rewindactivation at end of film,automatic rewind stop).Rewind possible at anypoint with rewind button.

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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 ~ 14.4ft)/Telephoto — 0.6 ~ 2.2 m (2- 7.2 ft) with ISO 100 colornegative film; Wide angle— 0.6 ~ 8.8 m (2 ~ 28.9 ft)/Telephoto — 0.6 ~ 4.4 m (2~ 14.4 ft) with ISO 400 colornegative film.

Flash modes: Auto Flash,Red-Eye Reducing Flash,

Off, Fill-in Flash, NightScene Flash and Red-Eye Reducing Night SceneFlash.

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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) (without grip and otherprotrusions).

Weight (without battery): Non-QUARTZDATE/DLX models— 180g(6.3oz).QUARTZDATE/DLX models— 185g(6.5oz).

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Imprinting direction: Dataimprinted onto film fromlens side.

Data coding: No data, year-month-day, month-day-year, day-month-year andday-hour-minute.

External indication of data: Datadisplay on LCD panel

Film speed setting: Automaticfilm speed setting.

Automatic calendar system: Upto year 2030.

Power source: Ordinarily usedwith camera body.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR DATEUNIT

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SPECIFICATIONS FOR RC-200REMOTE CONTROL (optional)

Type: Infrared type remote control.Operating range: Approx. 5 m(16.4ft).Battery: One CR1220,replaceable; service life —approx. 5 years or approx.20,000 operations.Dimensions: 32 x 44 x 13 mm(1.2 x 1.7 x 0.5 in).Weight: 11 g (0.4 oz) (withoutbattery).Other: Operating confirmationbeeper; weatherproof design.

SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TOCHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OROBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THEMANUFACTURER.THE ACTUAL PRODUCT MAY DIFFERFROM ONES SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL.66

OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO.,LTD. San-Ei Building, 22-2, Nishi Shinjuku 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan.Tel. 03-3340-2211OLYMPUS AMERICA INC. Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A. Tel. 516-844-5000/1-800-622-6372OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO.(EUROPA) GMBH. (Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstrasse 14-16, 20097 Hamburg, Germany.Tel. 040-237730

(Letters) Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany.OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO.(U.K.) LTD. 2-8 Honduras Street, London EC1YOTX, United Kingdom.Tel. 0171 -253-2772

0081-3-3346-838000852-2730-7976

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the conditions that this device does not cause harmful interference.

This Class B digital apparatus rneets all requirements of the Canadian interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

This camera compiles with EU directive 89/336/EEC for CE marking.Die CE-Marke zeigt an,daß diese Kamera die EG-Richtlinie 89/336EWG erfüllt.Cet appareil photo est conforme à la directive UE89/336/CEE pour le marquage CE.Esta cámara cumple con la directiva de la Unión Europea 89/336/EEC para la marca de CE.

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