ZOOM 105 DLX

INSTRUCTIONS
Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure
correct use.
 Thank you for purchasing an Olympus camera. Before
you start to use your new camera, please read these
instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance
and a longer service life from the unit.
DANGER

KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY FROM FIRE.

NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE,
OR SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERIES.
USED BATTERIES SHOULD BE TREATED AS
GENERAL WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS.

NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE

CAMERA; IT CONTAINS A HIGH-VOLTAGE
CIRCUIT.
IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION, CONSULT YOUR
NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS
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SERVICE CENTER.
 Before using your camera, read this manual carefully
to ensure correct use.
We recommend that you take test shots to get
accustomed to your camera before taking important
photographs.
MAIN FEATURES
Built-in 38mm ~ 105mm 3X zoom lens.
Quartz date or time imprinting.
Weatherproof.
Remote control (optional).
Versatile, easy-to-use functions include spot metering,
night scene, as well as various flash modes.

Symbols used in this manual:

Incorrect Operation order Indicator blinking
Next operation Automatic operation Attention
Manual operation Indicator on Depress halfway
Product shown in pictures and illustrations may be slightly
different from the unit.
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 PREPARATIONS Names and functions of parts ............................................................... 6
Viewfinder display/LCD panel ............................................................... 8
Diopter adjustment ............................................................................... 9
Using the strap/soft case ....................................................................... 9
Outline of operations .......................................................................... 10
Loading the battery .............................................................................. 13
Checking the battery ........................................................................ 14
Points to remember ........................................................................... 15

BASIC OPERATIONS Loading the film ............................................................................ 17

Taking pictures .................................................................................... 20
Using the Focus Lock ........................................................................ 25
After Shooting .................................................................................... 27
Unloading the film ............................................................................. 28

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 ADVANCED TECHNIQUES Using the flash modes ..................................................................... 29
Auto (AutoFlash) ........................................................................ 31
Auto-S (Red-Eye Reducing Flash) ...................................................... 32
OFF (Flash Override) ........................................................................... 33
FILL-IN (Forced Activation) ................................................................ 34
Night Scene ............................................................................... 35
Spot ................................................................................................ 36
Selftimer ...................................................................................... 38
Remote Control (optional) ................................................................. 39
Correcting the data ....................................................................... 41
Printing the date and time ............................................................... 43

CAMERA MAINTENANCE Questions and answers ................................................................. 44

Care and storage ............................................................................. 45
Caring for your weatherproof camera ............................................... 48
Battery handling ............................................................................. 50
Remote control (optional) handling .................................................. 52
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 53
Specifications ................................................................................. 60
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 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
Zoom lever (See p. 21.)
Zooms in — telephoto.
Zooms out — wide-angle.
Shutter release button (See p. 16.)
Selftimer/remote control button (See p. 38/39.)
Flash mode button (See p. 29.)
PREPARATIONS

LCD panel (Date/time indicator) (See p. 8.)

Flash
Selftimer indicator
Strap eyelet
Vlewfinder
Light sensor
Lens barrier
Autofocus windows
Lens

Do not soil as this can cause blurred pictures.

Wipe clean with a soft cloth.
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 Quartz date mode buttons (See p. 43.)
Diopter adjustment dial (See p. 9.)
Vlewfinder (See p. 8.)
Orange lamp
Green lamp
Film window
Back cover
Mid-roll rewind button (See p. 28.)
Tripod socket
Battery compartment cover
Back cover release

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 VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL
Viewfinder Display Autofocus mark
Close-up correction marks Position your subject within
At a close distance, your the autofocus mark.
subject must be LCD Panel
positioned within the Date/time indicator
close-up correction marks. Exposure counter
Orange lamp (See p. 19.)
Lights when the flash is Battery check (See p. 14.)
ready to fire. Spot (See p. 36.)
Blinks while the flash is Selftimer/remote control
recharging. (See p. 38/39.)
Green lamp Flash modes (See p. 29.)
Lights when the subject is
in focus.
Blinks when the subject is
not in focus.

Note: The LCD panel does not actually display all indications
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 DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
To Adjust the Viewfinder to Compensate for Near- and Far-sighted Vision
Turn the diopter adjustment dial until the
viewfinder display becomes clear.
Turn to the right if you are far-sighted or to the left if you are
near-sighted.

USING THE STRAP/SOFT CASE

The remote control can be stored in the
pocket on the case's flap.
The soft case can also be carried on a belt.

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 OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS
Basic Shooting Procedures
Load a battery (p. 13).

Open the back cover (p. 17).

Load the film (p. 17).

(Use of ISO 400 film is recommended.)

Close the back cover. The film

automatically advances to the first frame
(p. 19).
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 Open the lens barrier until you hear a click
(p. 19).

Make sure the exposure counter on the

LCD panel reads " " (p. 19).

Press the zoom lever for telephoto or wide-

angle photography (p. 21).

Place the autofocus mark on the subject

you want to photograph (p. 22).

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 Depress the shutter release button halfway
to make sure the green lamp lights (p. 22).

Depress the shutter release button fully to

take a picture (p. 23).

When the film reaches the end, it will

automatically rewind (p. 28).

Open the back cover to remove the

rewound film (p. 28).

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 LOADING THE BATTERY

Close the lens barrier. Push OPEN to

open the battery compartment cover

Insert the new battery correctly as shown

and close the battery compartment
cover tightly.

Use a 3 V lithium battery (Duracell DL 123A, Panasonic

CR123A, or equivalent.)
About 15 rolls of film can be used with one new battery,
(p. 44)

Read "Battery Handling" on page 50.

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 CHECKING THE BATTERY
Open the lens barrier as shown until you
hear a click. Check the remaining battery
power.

Display Meaning
lights (and turns off Battery is OK.
automatically). You can shoot.

blinks and other Battery power is low and

indicators on the LCD panel battery should be replaced.
are displayed normally.

blinks and other Battery is dead and should

indicators on the LCD panel be replaced immediately.
go out.

Note: Keep spare battery on hand when going on a long trip or

a wedding or when using the camera in cold weather. Adjust
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 POINTS TO REMEMBER
Hold the Camera Correctly.
Correct.
Hold the camera firmly with both hands
while keeping elbows at sides to prevent
the camera from shaking.
Correct.
In the vertical position, hold the camera
with its flash positioned at the top.

Incorrect.

Caution:
Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens,
autofocus windows and flash. (See page 6.)
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 Proper Shutter Release.
Practice before loading the film.
Depress the shutter release button
halfway to lock the focus.

Make sure
The green lamp next to the viewfinder lights.

Depress the shutter release button fully

to release the shutter and take the
picture.
Cautions:
Press the shutter release button gently.
Avoid shaking the camera when pressing the
shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures.
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 LOADING THE FILM
Slide the back cover release upward to
open the back cover.
Do not touch the inside of the camera,
BASIC OPERATIONS

especially the lens. If there is dust or dirt on

the lens, remove it with a blower brush.

Insert the film cartridge, making sure

the film is lying flat.

Note: Use of ISO 400 film is recommended.

When using non-DX-coded film, select ISO 100.
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 Correct.
Make sure the film is lying flat before closing
the back cover.

Incorrect.
If the film is not lying flat as shown, the film
may not advance to the first frame.

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 Align the film leader with the mark
and close the back cover.
The film automatically advances to the first
frame.

Make sure
The film does not overlap any of the positioning
guides shown on the left.

Open the lens barrier until you hear a

click.
Make sure
The exposure counter on the LCD panel reads .

Note:
If blinks in the exposure counter, as shown on the left,
the film is improperly loaded. Reload the film.
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 TAKING PICTURES
Open the lens barrier until you hear a
click.

Make sure
The lens extends slightly, the flash pops up, and
the LCD panel activates.

When the flash is held down, the two

indicators next to the viewfinder blink.
The camera will not activate.
The display also goes out.
Release the flash to reactivate the
camera.

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 Aim the camera at your subject. Use
the zoom lever for telephoto or wide
angle photography.
How to Use the Zoom Lever:
Telephoto:
Pull the lever to the "T" side to zoom in.
Maximum telephoto focal length: 105 mm
Wide angle:
Push the lever to the "W" side to zoom out.
Maximum wide-angle focal length: 38 mm

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 Position the autofocus mark on your
subject.
Autofocus mark

Depress the shutter release button

halfway to adjust the focus.
Make sure
Focus has been correctly adjusted and the green
lamp lights. Exposure also will be adjusted
automatically.

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 Depress the shutter release button fully
to take the picture.
The film automatically advances to the next frame.

Working Distance
The focus range of the camera is 0.6 m (2 ft) to
(infinity).
When the subject is closer than 0.6 m (2 ft), the
shutter will not release. (The green lamp blinks.)
When the subject is extremely close to the
camera, the subject will be out of focus
although the shutter releases.
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 Close-up Correction
Picture frame
Close-up correction marks
Image area of picture at 0.6 m (2 ft)

The viewfinder's picture frame shows the area that can

be shot for subjects at However, the picture area will
move lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the
subject. At 0.6 m (2 ft), the shaded area is the actual
available image area. In this case, the subject should be
positioned below the close-up correction marks.

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 USING THE FOCUS LOCK
To Avoid Taking Out-of-focus Pictures
When the main subject is not within the
autofocus mark, use the focus lock.
The autofocus mark must be positioned on the subject in
left case, the camera will focus on the background behind
the subjects and the subjects will be out of focus.
Autofocus mark

Position the autofocus mark on your

subject and press the shutter release
button halfway.

Make sure
The green lamp lights.
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 Reposition your subjects in the picture
frame while keeping the shutter release
button depressed halfway. Then press
the shutter release button fully.

Difficult Autofocus Subjects

Glossy or reflective surfaces
Black objects
Subjects behind glass or wire mesh
Flames, smoke, etc.
Sunlight or excessively bright light within the
picture area
In such situation as the above, use the focus lock by
focusing on a different subject at a similar distance.
Then reposition the correct subject in the picture frame.
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 AFTER SHOOTING
Close the lens barrier slowly and
carefully. The lens and flash will retract
automatically.

Close the lens barrier completely.

The display goes out.

Caution:
Do not force lens barrier closed as it will interfere with
lens retraction.
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 UNLOADING THE FILM
The camera automatically rewinds the film when
you reach the end of a roll.
After the motor stops and starts blinking on the LCD
panel, open the back cover and remove the film.
Notes:
The number of exposures remaining decreases during
winding.
The final number of exposures may sometimes exceed the
number of exposures specified on the film.

Rewinding the film before the end of the roll

Press the mid-roll rewind button gently with your nail,
etc. Do not use an instrument with a sharp tip.

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 USING THE FLASH MODES

This camera has five flash modes. Select the

flash mode according to your shooting
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES

conditions and needs.

How to select the flash mode:

As you press the FLASH mode button, the mode
switches as shown on p.30. The selected flash
mode is displayed on the LCD panel.

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 AUTO AUTO mode:
Automatically fires in low-light and backlit conditions.
(p. 31)
AUTO-S mode:
AUTO-S Significantly reduces the phenomenon of "red-eye"
(when a subject's eyes appear red in flash photos).
(p. 32)
OFF OFF mode:
The flash does not fire. (p. 33)
FILL-IN mode:
Fires regardless of available light. (p. 34)
FILL-IN mode:
Lights the subject in the foreground with a night-
scene in the background. (p. 35)
Notes:
AUTO-S will not be canceled when the power is turned off.
All other modes will return to the AUTO mode.
In the Auto, Auto-S Flash, and modes, the flash strength
is automatically controlled to prevent pictures from being
overexposed even when the subjects are close.
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 AUTO (Auto Flash)
In the Auto Flash mode, the flash will fire
automatically in low-light and backlit
conditions.
Make sure
The orange lamp in the upper right of the viewfinder
lights when the shutter release button is depressed
halfway.

Notes:
ISO W (38 mm) T (105 mm) When the orange lamp is blinking, the flash is being recharged
and the shutter release button won't release. Release your
100 0.6 ~ 4.7 m 0.6 ~ 2.4 m finger from the shutter release button, and wait for several
(2 ~ 15.4 ft.) (2 ~ 7.9 ft.) seconds.
Maximum distance is about 70% when using positive color film.
200 0.6 ~ 6.6 m 0.6 ~ 3.3 m
(2 ~ 21 .7 ft.) (2 ~ 10.8 ft.)
0.6 ~ 9.4 m 0.6 ~ 4.7 m
400 (2 ~ 15.4 ft.)
(2 ~ 30.8 ft.) Flash Working Range (with color negative film)
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 AUTO-S (Red-Eye Reducing Flash)
Significantly reduces the phenomenon of
"red-eye" (when a subject's eyes appear
red in flash photography).
In the Auto-S Flash mode, the camera will emit a series
of low-power pre-flashes before the regular flash. This
makes the subject's pupils contract, significantly
reducing red-eye. Except for the pre-flashes, this mode
is the same as the Auto Flash mode.
Red-eye reduction may not be effective when the
subject:
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.
4. Does not respond to the pre-flashes due to
particular individual characteristics.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to hold the camera still until the

shutter releases. It takes about one second.
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 OFF (Flash Override)
When you don't want the flash to fire even in
the dark or when you want to shoot such
subjects as fireworks.
In the Flash-OFF mode, the flash does not fire even in
low-light conditions. Use this mode in situations where
flash photography is not desired or is prohibited or in
twilight or night scenes.

Note: Since a slow shutter speed (down to 4 seconds) is

automatically selected in low-light situations when in the
Flash-OFF mode, the use of a tripod is recommended to
prevent blurred pictures caused by shaking the camera.

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 FILL-IN (Forced Activation)
When you want to fire the flash every shot.
In the FILL-IN Flash mode, the flash fires regardless of
available light. For example, this mode can be used to
brighten up a subject's shaded face or under artificial
lighting such as back-lit, fluorescent light. Use this
mode within the flash working range (p. 31).
It may be hard to work under the excessively bright
light.

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 NIGHT SCENE
To Capture a Night Scene Beautifully
Use the Night-Scene Flash mode to properly
light the subject in the foreground while
leaving the background naturally lit.

Note: Since a slow shutter speed (down to 4 seconds)

is automatically selected in low-light situations, use a
tripod to prevent blurred pictures caused by camera
shake.
Night-Scene mode cannot be used together with Spot
mode.

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 SPOT MODE
To Focus and Set the Exposure for a Selected Area.
Press the /REMOTE button and flash
mode button at the same time.
is displayed on the LCD panel.
Press the /REMOTE and flash mode button
at the same time or close the lens barrier to
cancel the spot mode.

Position the autofocus mark on

your subject, and press the shutter
release button halfway.

Make sure
The green lamp lights,
The exposure will be locked in the center of the
autofocus mark.
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 Reposition your subject in the picture
frame while keeping the shutter release
button depressed halfway. Then press
the shutter release button fully.

Exposure can be adjusted at different points

from the autofocus frame using the Spot
mode.

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 SELFTIMER
To Put Yourself in the Picture

Press the /REMOTE button. is

displayed on the LCD panel.
Make sure
Use a tripod to hold the camera securely.

Aim at your subject, and press the

shutter release button.
10 sec.: Selftimer indicator lights
2 sec.: Blinks
The shutter will be released about 12 seconds
after the shutter release.
Notes:
The focus and exposure will be locked when the shutter release
button is depressed halfway.
The selftimer is disengaged when the shutter is released.
To cancel the selftimer after it has been activated, press the
/REMOTE button again.
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 REMOTE CONTROL (optional)
The optional RC-100 Remote Control is required in the operation below.
Press the /REMOTE button. is
displayed on the LCD panel.
After shooting, press the /REMOTE button
again to cancel the selftimer/remote control
mode. Remote control operation is
canceled automatically when not in use for
more than about 20 minutes.

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 Aim the remote control at the camera,
and press the button. The shutter will be
released after about 3 seconds.
Notes:
Use the remote control within the range shown at left.
The camera will focus on the subject directly in front
of it.
The remote control may not work when the subject is
backlit. In this case, use the selftimer.
The remote control may not work when there is
inverted fluorescent light near the camera.

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 CORRECTING THE DATA
Press the MODE button for two seconds
or longer.
The year indication will start blinking.

Press the SET button to correct the year.

If you press the button once, the number on the
display will advance by 1. And if you keep it
pressed, the numbers will run in rapid
succession.

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 Press the MODE button again.
The month indication will start blinking.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the hour

and minutes.

Note: As you press the mode button, the blinking indication

changes in the order of year, month, day, hour, and minute. The
data correction will be finished when the mode button is pressed
again.
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 PRINTING THE DATE AND TIME
Choose the desired mode with the MODE
button.
The mode will switch in the described order by
pressing the MODE button.

The quartz date uses the same power source as the

main unit. Make sure to correct the data after the battery
is replaced.
The data is imprinted in the lower right of the picture. If
there is something whitish or tinged with orange where
the data is imprinted, the data may be difficult to read.
The data may not be imprinted correctly on the frame(s)
after the specified final exposure of the film.

No data Year-month-day Month-day-year

Day-month-year Day-hour-minute

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 QUESTlONS AND ANSWERS
Q: How long will the battery last?
A: A new 3V lithium battery will last for roughly 15 rolls
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of 24-exposure film on which the flash was used on

half of all the shots (determined under Olympus test
conditions). If you do not use the flash and zoom
very often, the battery will last much longer.
Q: Why does the flash get hot?
A: If the flash is used continuously, it may become hot.
If this happens, stop using the camera for a while.
Q: Can I use infrared film?
A: No, you cannot.
Q: How should I clean the lens?
A: Wipe the lens gently with lens cleaning tissue that
has been moistened with a small amount of lens
cleaning fluid.
Q: Can I mount a filter or hood?
A: No, you cannot.
Q: What should I do when both the orange and green
lamps are blinking and the camera doesn't work?
A: Release your finger from the flash.
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 CARE AND STORAGE
Do not leave camera in any place exposed
to excessive heat, humidity, or direct sunlight
— for example, in a car or on the beach.

Do not expose the camera to formalin or

naphthalene.

If the camera gets wet, wipe it with a dry

towel as soon as possible. The salt in
seawater can be especially damaging.

Do not use organic solvents, such as alcohol

or paint thinner when cleaning the camera.

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 Do not leave the camera on or near a
television, refrigerator, or other appliance
with a magnetic field.
Do not expose the camera to dust or sand as
this could cause serious damage.

Do not shake or shock the camera.

Do not apply excessive force to the zoom

lens.

Please keep the camera in a well-ventilated place.

Do not expose the camera to extreme heat (over 40°C/104°F)
or to extreme cold (below -10°C/14°F). Low temperatures,
even within this range, may sometimes cause deterioration in
battery performance, temporarily disabling the camera.
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 When transporting the camera from a cold place to a warm
place or in the event of a sudden temperature change, put the
camera into a plastic bag. This allows the camera's
temperature to change slowly. Once the camera has adjusted
to the new temperature, you can remove it from the bag and
use it.
Keep your hair, hands, strap etc. away from the autofocus
window, lens, AE sensor and flash.
Avoid leaving the camera unused for long periods of time. This
can cause mold to grow on the camera as well as other
problems. Try to press the shutter release button and check
the operation of camera before use.
Some airport X-ray machines can damage the film in your
camera. Try to avoid passing your camera through these
machines. Give it to the security officer for manual inspection.
This camera is controlled by a microcomputer. Problems with
the microcomputer can affect or stop camera operation. If this
happens, remove the batteries, then reload them and try the
camera again. Strong electrical fields can also interfere with
the operation of this camera so try to avoid places or objects
that generate such fields.
This camera is not suitable for professional use or for use
under severe conditions.
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 CARING FOR YOUR WATERPROOF CAMERA
This camera is weatherproof; however, it is
not designed for underwater use. Please
note the following warnings and use the
camera correctly.
The camera can withstand splashing water
(e.g., seaside, swimming pool side, etc.)
The camera can be used in rain.
And in snow.
Do not wash the camera.

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 Do not submerge the camera or attempt to
take pictures underwater.
Rubber gaskets are located inside the rear of
the camera. Check the gaskets for wear and
carefully remove any sand and dust to
maintain a weatherproof seal.
If the camera has been splashed by water, etc., clean
the camera with a dry cloth as soon as possible.
Do not touch the rubber gasket on the battery
compartment cover or the rubber gasket on the
camera back with excessive force. Do not remove the
gaskets.
Gaskets should be replaced after approximately
three years, although they may require replacement
earlier than that depending on use and wear.
If the gaskets are damaged or need replacement,
contact your nearest Olympus service center.
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 BATTERY HANDLING
NOTES
When the camera is not used for an extended
period of time, remove the battery.
Keep spare battery on hand when going on a
long trip or to a cold area.
Sweat, oil, and so on can prevent a battery's
terminals from making electrical contact. To
avoid this, wipe both terminals before loading
battery.

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 WARNINGS
NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR
SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERY. NEVER EXPOSE
BATTERY TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR OPEN
FLAMES.
KEEP THE BATTERY OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN. IF A CHILD SWALLOWS A BATTERY,
CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.
USE ONE 3V LITHIUM BATTERY (DL123A OR
CR123A). NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE OR
MODIFY ANY BATTERY OR BATTERY PACK FOR
USE IN THIS CAMERA.

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 REMOTE CONTROL (optional) HANDLING
The battery of the remote control cannot be
replaced. The remote control unit is
expendable. Order a new one from your
nearby camera store or Olympus service
center when it no longer transmits signals to
the camera.
Keep the remote control out of the reach of
children. If a child swallows the remote control,
contact a physician immediately.
Never try to disassemble the remote control.
Never expose the remote control to excessive
heat or open flame.

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 TROUBLESHOOTlNG
OPERATING PROBLEMS
The camera does not work.
The lens barrier is not opened.
Open the lens barrier completely. (P. 20)
The alignment of the battery terminals is not correct.
Reload the battery correctly. (P. 13)
The battery is exhausted.
Replace the battery with new one. (P. 14)
The battery is temporarily unable to function
because of cold.
Keep the camera warm while using it.
The loaded film has been rewound.
Remove the film. (P. 28)
The film is incorrectly loaded.
Reload the film. (P. 17)
The flash is held with your finger.
Release your finger.

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 The LCD display goes off suddenly.
If you don't use the camera, the LCD goes off after
four and half minutes.
Close the lens barrier and open it again or operate
the zoom lever to turn the LCD back on. In addition,
the power is turned OFF automatically after 4 hours.
When the camera is not in use, try to keep the lens
barrier closed.
The shutter release button doesn't release when the
remote control's shutter release button is pressed.
The remote control hasn't been used in the 20
minutes since the Selftimer/Remote Control mode
was engaged, causing the LCD panel to turn off.
Press the zoom lever. The LCD will light. Then
press the Selftimer/Remote button again.

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 The green lamp blinks, and the shutter release button
will not release.
The camera is closer than 0.6 m (2 ft.) to the subject.
Move the camera back to distance more than
0.6 m (2 ft.) from the subject. (P. 23)
The orange lamp blinks, and the shutter release button
will not release.
The flash has not been recharged yet.
Remove your finger from the shutter release
button and wait for several seconds until the flash is
recharged before shooting. (P. 31)
The flash does not fire, even in the dark.
The flash mode is set to OFF.
Set it to a mode other than OFF. (P. 29)
High sensitivity film is being used.
Set the flash mode to FILL-IN. (P. 29)

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 The viewfinder is out of focus.
Diopter dial is not adjusted.
Adjust the diopter dial until image is clear. (P. 9)
PROBLEMS WITH PRINTED PICTURES
The picture is out of focus.
The camera moved when the shutter release button
was pressed.
Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter
release button gently. (P. 15)
The subject was not within the viewfinder's
autofocus mark.
Position the subject in the center of the autofocus
mark, or use the focus lock. (P. 22)
The lens and autofocus windows were dirty.
Clean the lens and autofocus windows.

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 The autofoous window was blocked, such as by a
finger.
Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers
clear of the autofocus windows. (P. 15)
The subject was closer than the minimum working
distance to the lens (0.6 m/2 ft.).
Shoot from more than 0.6 m (2ft.) away from the
subject. (P. 23)
When using the selftimer, the shutter release button
was pressed while standing right in front of the
camera.
Do not stand in front of the camera. Press the
shutter release button while looking through the
viewfinder. (P. 38)

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 The autofocus didn't work correctly. There are some
subjects that are difficult for the autofocus to lock on.
These include: glossy or reflective surfaces, black
objects, subjects behind glass or wire mesh, flames
and smoke, excessively bright light within the picture
area.
First focus on an object at the same distance as the
desired subject.Then aim at the desired subject
and release the shutter release button. (P.36)

The picture is too dark.

The flash was blocked, (e.g. by a finger).
Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers
clear of the flash. (P. 15)
The subject was out of the working range of the flash.
Shoot within the flash working range. (P. 31)
The flash mode was set to OFF.
Check the flash mode before shooting. (P. 29)
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 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. 43)
There is a bright color like white, orange, or yellow
in the area of the picture where the data is printed.
Avoid bright colors in the lower right corner of
your photo compositions. (P. 43)
The picture was taken with black-and-white film.
Do not use black-and-white film if you want to
print data on the pictures.
The camera's battery is low.
Replace with a new battery. (P. 13)
The color of a picture taken indoors is abnormal.
The color of the room lighting affected the picture.
Set the flash to FILL-IN mode.

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 SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Full automatic 35 mm autofocus lens-shutter
camera with built-in 38 ~ 105 mm zoom lens.
Film format: 35 mm standard DX-coded film (24 x
36 mm)
Lens: Olympus lens 38 ~ 105 mm F4.5 ~ 8.9,
6 elements in 5 groups.
Shutter: Programmed electronic shutter.
Viewfinder: Real image zoom viewfinder (with
autofocus mark, close-up correction marks,
autofocus indicator and flash indicator).
Focusing: Active-type autofocus system. Focus lock
possible. Focusing range: 0.6 m (2 ft.) ~
(infinity).
Exposure control: Programmed automatic exposure
control, 3-zone light metering, switchable to spot
metering. Auto exposure range: Wide-angle —
EV2.3 (F4.5, 4 sec.) to EV16 (F10.9, 1/500 sec.),
Telephoto — EV4.3 (F8.9, 4 sec.) to EV17 (F19.7,
60 1/350 sec.).
 Exposure counter: Progressive type with automatic
reset, displayed on LCD panel.
Selftimer: Electronic selftimer 12-sec. delay.
Remote control (optional): Infrared remote control unit
with 3-sec. delay.
Film speed range: Automatic setting with DX-coded
film with ISO 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200.
For non DX-coded film and film with less than ISO
50, film speed is set to ISO 100.
Film loading: Automatic loading. (Automatically
advances to first frame 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).
Rewind possible at any point with rewind button.

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 Flash: Built-in flash. Recycling time: Approx. 0.5 ~
7 sec. (at normal temperature with new battery).
Flash working range: Wide-angle — 0.6 ~ 4.7 m
(2 ~ 15.4 ft.), Telephoto — 0.6 ~ 2.4 m (2 ~ 7.9 ft.)
with ISO 100 color negative film: Wide-angle —
0.6 ~ 9.4 m (2 ~ 30.8 ft.). Telephoto — 0.6 ~ 4.7 m
(2 ~ 15.4 ft.) with ISO 400 color negative film.
Flash modes: AUTO (Automatic flash activation in low-
light and backlight), AUTO-S (Red-eye reducing,
otherwise same as auto), OFF (No flash ), FILL-IN
(Forced activation), (for night scene with
slowest shutter speed of 4 sec. Other functions
operate as the same as in Auto mode.)
Battery check: Displayed on LCD panel.

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 Weatherproof: IEC Standard publication 529.
Classification of degrees of protection provided by
enclosures. Degree of protection indicated by the
second characteristics numeral 4. Short
description: Protected against splashing water.
Definition: Water splashed against the enclosure
from any direction shall have no harmful effect.
Test for second numeral 4: The equipment is
sprayed from all practical directions.
The water pressure is adjusted to give a delivery
rate op 10 lit./min. The test duration shall be 1 min.
per m2 of calculated surface area of the enclosure
with a minimum duration of 5 min.
Power source: 3 V lithium battery (DL123A/CR123A)
Dimensions: 120 (W) x 64 (H) x 44 (D) mm (4.7 x 2.5 x
1.7 in) (without protrusions).
Weight: 240 g (8.5 oz) (without battery).

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 SPECIFICATIONS FOR DATE UNIT
Imprinting direction: Data imprinted onto film from lens
side.
Data coding: No data, year-month-day, month-day-
year, day-month-year and day-hour-minute.
External indication of data: Data display on LCD panel.
Film speed setting: Automatic film speed setting.
Automatic calendar system: Up to year 2030.
Power source: Ordinarily used with camera body.

SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON
THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.
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