Olympus iS-20 - QD Date 35mm SLR Camera User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
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.

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.
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.
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Ignoring this warning may result in the death or serious injury of the
user.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE
THECAMERA;ITCONTAINSA
HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT.
IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION,
CONSULT YOUR NEAREST
OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS
SERVICE CENTER.
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MAIN FEATURES
Built-in 28mm~110mm approx. 4X zoom-class lens for increased
shooting range.
More powerful flash for telephoto needs. Extended-distance flash
photography is available thanks to increased luminance capability.
SLR lensensuresthatwhat you see in theviewfinder iswhat you get
on film.
Direct Mode Select buttons let you easily set/choose the right
exposure mode for any shooting purpose.
Optional remote control to operate the camera from a distance.
Symbols used in this manual:
Pay particular attention to items in this manual enclosed in boxes
Products shown in pictures and illustrations may be slightly different from this unit.
Incorrect
Beep
Order
Indicator on
Manual
operation
Indicator
blinking
Attention
Operation
order
Automatic
operation
Depress
halfway
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PREPARATIONS
BASIC OPERATIONS
ADDITIONAL
FUNCTIONS
TAKING BETTER
PICTURES
CAMERA
MAINTENANCE
Names and functions of parts ...... 6
Viewfinder display .......................... 8
LCDpanel .................................... 9
Diopter adjustment ........................ 10
Using the strap/soft case ............ 11
Outlineofoperations.......................... 12
Loading the batteries ..................... 14
Checking the batteries .................... 15
Points to remember...................... 16
Loading the film ................................................................................................ 18
Taking pictures .............................................................................................21
Using the focus lock ......................................................................... 24
Unloading the film ......................................................................... 25
Flash photography ...........................26
Selftimer ............................................32
Using the exposure modes ....................33
Restoring the standard
shooting mode....................................40
Spot metering ................................ 41
Remotecontrol(optional)..................43
Effects of zoom and its advantages .............................................................. 45
Autofocus(AF).............................................................................. 47
Exposure ............................................................................................... 49
Filmspeed ...............................................................................51
Metering the amount of light ........................................................51
Accessories (optional)........................................................................ 53
Questions and answers...................................................................54
Care and storage ......................................................................... 55
Battery handling ............................................................................. 58
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................59
Specifications .......................................................................... 62
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
Direct Mode Select buttons
(See p. 33.)
Selects exposure modes: Stop
Action, Portrait, Landscape,
and Night Scene.
F. No. button
(See p. 38.)
Sets the aperture in the
Aperture-Preferred Auto mode.
Shutter release button
Flash mode button
Spot/L.T.(Long Time) button-
(See p. 41/39.)
Selftimer indicator
(See p. 32.)
Remote control
sensor
(See p. 43.)
Lens cap
Lens*
Full Auto button (See p. 40.)
Restores the standard shooting mode.
LCDpanel(Seep.9.)
Power switch/
flash release
Flash
Strap attachment stud
Lens barrel
* Keep lens surface free of finger smudges or other
marks, as sharpness can be effected. Carefully
clean any such marks with lens cleaning tissue.
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PREPARATIONS

Viewfinder
(See p. 8.)
Diopter adjustment dial
Selftimer/remotecontrolbutton
(See p. 43.)
Date/time indicator
QUARTZDATEMODE
buttons
(See quartzdate insertion)
Back cover
Mid-roll rewind button.
(See p. 25.)
Panorama switch
(See panorama insertion)
Zoom(T/W) buttons
(See p. 21.)
Film window
For confirmationof
film ISO speed
Back cover
release
(See p. 18.)
Battery compartment
cover
(See p. 14.)
Tripodsocket
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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY
Spot frame
The area used by the Spot Metering mode to set
exposure.
Flash
Autofocus (p. 17/23)
Lights when the subject is
in focus.
Overexposure/
underexposure
(p. 38)
Please see 'Panorama insertion' for panorama format view finder.
Autofocusframe
Position your subject within the
autofocus frame.
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LCD PANEL
Exposure counter (p. 20)
Battery check (p. 15)
Flash modes (p. 26)
Selftimer/remotecontrol
(p. 32/43)
Mode status indicator
(p. 33)
Displays the mode selected
for use.
Spot metering mode
(p. 41)
Full-Auto mode (p. 40)
The camera does everything automatically
in this mode.
Aperture setting/shutter speed
(p. 38/39)
Shutter speed shown when using
the Long Time mode.
Note: The LCD panel does not actually display all
indications simultaneously as shown.
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DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the viewfinder to compensate for near and farsighted vision.
Turn the diopter adjustment dial until
theautofocusframebecomesclear.
Turn up if you are
nearsighted ordown
ifyou are farsighted.
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