Olympus AZ-220 WIDE ZOOM User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
Before using your AZ-220 WIDE ZOOM, read this
manual carefully to ensure correct use.
We recommend that you take test shots to get
accustomed to your AZ-220 WIDE ZOOM
before taking important photographs.

Thank you for purchasing the Olympus AZ-220 WIDE ZOOM.
MAIN FEATURES
Built-in 28mm~56mm 2Xzoom lens: 28mm is perfectfor
scenery shots,while 56mm is ideal for quick snaps.
Panorama* mode can be selected even in the middle of
a loaded cartidge of film.
Versatile, easy-to-use functions include continuous
shooting, spot metering and various flash modes.
*Be sure to read page 27 for Panorama-size prints.
Symbols used in this manual:
Incorrect
Operation
soun
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Manual
operation
Indicator on
Next
operation
Indicator
blinking
Operation
order
Attention
Automatic
operation
Depress
halfway

PREPARATIONS
Names and functions of parts....... 4
Viewfinder display/LCD panel...... 6
Diopter adjustment......................... 7
Usingthestrap............................... 8
Outline of operations..................... 10
Loading the batteries.................... 12
Checking the batteries.................. 13
Points to remember....................... 14
BASIC OPERATIONS
Loadingthefilm...................................................................................................... 16
Taking pictures…………........................................................................................ 18
Usingthefocuslock................................................................................................ 22
Unloadingthefilm................................................................................................... 24
ADVANCED
TECHNIQUES
Taking Panorama pictures............ 25
Flash photography......................... 28
Using the SUBJECT button.......... 32
Self-timer........................................ 33
Continuous shooting...................... 34
Dual-frame self-timer..................... 35
Spot metering................................. 36
CAMERA
MAINTENANCE
Questions and answers................................................................................................... 38
Care and storage ............................................................................................................ 39
Battery handling............................................................................................................... 40
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................... 41
Specifications.................................................................................................................. 43 3

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
Power ON/OFF
button
Shutter release
button
(See p. 14.)
LCD panel
Displays the camera's mode
and operation conditions.
(See p. 6.)
SUBJECT button
(See p. 32.)
FLASH button
(See p. 28.)
Flash
Light sensor
Zoom buttons (See p. 19.)
zooms in — telephoto.
zooms out — wide-angle.
Self-timer-
indicator
Autofocus
windows
Strap eyelet
Lens
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PREPARATIONS

PANORAMA
selector
(See p. 25.)
Film window
Tripod socket Mid-roll rewind button
Back cover
Battery
compartment
cover
Back cover
release
Strap eyelet
Diopter adjustment
Slide (See p. 7.)
Viewfinder (See p.6.)
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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL
VIEWFINDER DISPLAY
InStandardmode
Close-up correction marks
At a distance of 0.65 m (2.1 ft); your
subject must be positioned within the
close-up correction marks.
In Panorama mode
Close-up
correction marks
Orange lamp
Lights when the
flash will fire.
Green lamp
Lights when the
subject is in focus.
Autofocus frame
Position your subject within
the autofocus frame.
Self-timer (p. 34)
Continuous mode (p. 34)
Spot mode (p. 34)
Dual frame self-timer mode (p. 35)
Battery check (p. 13)
Exposure counter (p. 17)
Flash mode selection (p. 28)
Flash modes (p. 28)
LCD PANEL
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DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
TO ADJUST THE VIEWFINDERTO COMPENSATE FOR NEAR AND FARSIGHTED VISION.
Slide the diopter adjustment slide
until the viewfinder display becomes
clear.
Slide to the left if you
are farsighted or to
the right if you are
nearsighted.
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USINGTHESTRAP
ATTACHING THE STRAP
For a more comfortable, secure grasp of the
camera, place the strap-grip as close to the
cameraaspossible.
Strap-grip
Strap-grip
8

SOFT CASE (optional)
When you aim the
camera, hold the
strap-gripas
shown above.
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OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS
BASIC SHOOTING PROCEDURES
Load the batteries. (p. 12)
Open the back cover.(p. 16) Load the film. (p. 16)
Press the zoom buttons to make
the subject larger or smaller.
(p. 18)
Place the autofocus frame on the
subject you want to take a
picture of. (p. 19)
Depress the shutter release
button halfway to make sure the
green lamp lights. (p. 20)
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Close the back cover. (p. 17)
Press the ON/OFF button to turn
thepower ON.(p. 18)
Make sure the exposure counter
on the LCD panelreads .(p. 17)
Depressthe shutterrelease button
fully to take a picture. (p. 20)
When the film reaches the end, it
isautomaticallyrewound.(p.24)
Open the back cover to remove
the film. (p. 24)
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LOADINGTHEBATTERIES
Remove the battery
cover.
Insert the batteries and
replace the battery
cover.
1. 2.
•Use two 3V lithium batteries (CR123A
or DL123A).
•Be sure the batteries are aligned
correctly as shown.
Read "Battery handling"
on page 40.
12

CHECKINGTHE BATTERIES
Press the ON/OFF button
to turn the power ON.
Be sure to check the
batteries aswell.
1.
Batteries are OK. The mark
disappears after 12 sec.
Batteries are low.
Have spares handy.
Batteries should be replaced
immediately.
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POINTS TO REMEMBER
Hold the Camera Correctly.
Correct.
Correct.
Incorrect.
•Hold the camera firmly with both hands.
•Holdthestrap-gripasshownonpage9,
•In the vertical position, hold the camera with
its flash positioned at the top.
Caution;
Keep your fingers away
fromthe lens, flash,
autofocus windows and
lightsensor.
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Proper Shutter Release. Practice before loading the film.
Depress the
shutter release
button halfway
Depress the
shutter release
button fully
1.
2.
To lock the focus.
To release the
shutter and take
the picture.
The green lamp lights in
the viewfinder.
Cautions:
•Press the shutter
releasebutton gently
•
Avoidshakingthe
camera when pressing
the shutter button
to prevent blurry pictures.
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LOADINGTHEFILM
Slide the back cover
release upwards to open
the back cover.
Insert the film cartridge,
making sure the film is
lying flat.
1.
2.
Do not touch the inside of the camera,
especially the lens. If the lens is dirty,
use a blower brush to blow away the
dust and lightly wipe off the lens with a
soft cloth.
Correct
Incorrect
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BASIC OPERATIONS

Align the film leader
with the red mark,and
close the back cover.
Press the ON/OFF button
to turn the power ON. 4.
The film automatically
advances to the first frame.
The exposure counter on the LCD
panel reads
Note:
If blinks in the exposure counter, as
shown above, reload the film.
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3.

TAKING PICTURES
Press the ON/OFF
button to turn the
powerON.
Aim the camera at your
subject. Use thezoom
buttons to make the
subject larger or smaller.
1.
2.
The lens protector opens, the lens
extends slightly, and the LCD panel
activates.
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How to Use the Zoom
Buttons
Position your subject
within the autofocus
frame.
Max. telephoto
focal length:
56 mm
Telephoto: Press the
© button to zoom in.
Wide-angle: Press the
button to zoom out.
Max.wide-angle
focal length:
28mm
Autofocus frame
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3.

Depress the shutter
release button halfway. Depress the shutter
release button fully.
4.
5.
The green lamp lights.
The film automatically advances to the
next frame.
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