User manual OLYMPUS INFINITY ZOOM 211

[. . . ] 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. INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing an Olympus camera. MAIN FEATURES Built-in 38mm~70mm (approx. 2X) zoom lens Remote control (optional) Quartz date or time imprinting (QUARTZDATE/DLX models only) Symbols used in this manual: Incorrect Manual operation Next operation Operation order Automatic operation 2 Indicator on Indicator blinking Attention Depress halfway PREPARATIONS Names and functions of parts Viewfinder display/LCD panel Using the strap and soft case Outline of operations Loading the film Taking pictures 4 6 7 8 Loading the batteries Checking the batteries Points to remember 12 13 14 BASIC OPERATIONS 16 18 22 24 25 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 40 Using the focus lock Unloading the film ADVANCED TECHNIQUES CAMERA MAINTENANCE Flash photography Selftimer Remote control RC-100 (optional) Printing the date and time (for QUARTZDATE/DLX models only) Correcting the data (for QUARTZDATE/DLX models only) Questions and answers Care and storage Battery handling Troubleshooting Specifications 3 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS /REMOTE Mid-roll rewind button (See p. 18. ) Controls zoom-in and -out when turned LCD panel (See p. [. . . ] Blinks. SELFTIMER 28 Notes: The focus and exposure will be locked when the shutter release button is depressed halfway. After the shutter is released, the Selftimer mode will be disengaged. To cancel the Selftimer after it has been activated, press the /REMOTE button again. The shutter will be released 12 seconds later. REMOTE CONTROL RC-100 (optional) Press /REMOTE button. Aim the remote the camera, 1. panel. thedisplayed on the LCD 2. andreleased aftercontrol atshutter will is press the button. The be 3 seconds. After shooting, press the /REMOTE button again to cancel the Selftimer/remote control mode. THE REMOTE CONTROL TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR OPEN FLAME. Notes: Use the remote control within the above range. The camera will focus on the subject directly in front of it. 29 CAUTIONS: KEEP THE REMOTE CONTROL OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. IF A CHILD SWALLOWS THE REMOTE CONTROL, CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE THE REMOTE CONTROL. NEVER EXPOSE PRINTING THE DATE AND TIME (for QUARTZDATE/DLX models) Choose the desired mode with the MODE button. No data Year-month-day Month-day-year Day-month-year Day-hour-minute The quartz date shares the power source with the main unit. Make sure to correct the data after the batteries are replaced. The data is imprinted in the lower right of the picture. If there is something whitish or tinged with orange where the difficult to read. AVOID SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES AND HUMIDITY. DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMERA TO STRONG MAGNETIC FIELDS. DO NOT APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE CAMERA OR ITS CONTROLS. DO NOT TOUCH THE CONTACT POINTS INSIDE THE CAMERA. DO NOT USE ORGANIC SOLVENTS, THINNERS, OR BENZINE TO CLEAN THE CAMERA. AVOID STRONG IMPACT CAUSED BY BUMPING OR DROPPING THE CAMERA. DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMERA TO EXCESSIVE DUST AND SAND. WARNING NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA; IT CONTAINS A HIGHVOLTAGE CIRCUIT. In case of malfunction, consult your nearest Olympus dealer or Olympus service center. 33 BATTERY HANDLING NOTES Even when batteries are brand-new, their service life may be shorter than specified if an extended period of time has passed since they were produced. Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries. When the camera is not to be used for an extended period of time (more than a year), remove the alkaline batteries from the camera to avoid damage from leakage. Keep spare batteries on hand when going on a long trip or to a cold area. Sweat and oil can prevent a battery's terminals from making electrical contact. To avoid this, wipe both terminals before loading batteries. WARNINGS 34 NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERIES. [. . . ] Film format: 35mm standard DX-coded film (24 X 36 mm). Lens: Olympus lens 38 ~ 70mm F4. 5 ~ 7. 8, 5 elements in 4 groups. Focusing: Active type autofocus system. Focusing range: 0. 6 m (2 ft) ~ (infinity). Exposure control: Programmed automatic exposure control. [. . . ]