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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USINGTHESTRAP/SOFTCASE
The soft case can be attached to a
belt with the belt loop.
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OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS
Basic Shooting Procedures
Load the batteries (p. 14).
Press the zoom buttons to
determine the composition
(P 21).
Open the back cover (p. 18).
Load the film (p. 18).
Place the autofocus frame on
the subject you want to focus on
(P. 22).
Depress the shutter release
button halfway, making sure the
green autofocus indicator in the
viewfinder lights and the
autofocus beep is heard (p. 23).
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Close the back cover (p. 19).
Turn the power switch ON
(p. 20).
Make sure the exposure counter
on the LCD panel reads
(p. 20).
Depress the shutter release
button fully to take a picture
(p. 23).
When the film reaches the end, it
will automatically rewind (p. 25).
Open the back cover to remove
the rewound film (p. 25).
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LOADINGTHEBATTERIES
Use two 3V lithium batteries (DL123A or CR123A).
Useyourfingeroracointo
turn the lock screw to OPEN.
Place yourfingertip inthe notch.
Andopenthe batterycover.
Insert the batteries. And
close the cover. Turnthe
lock screw to CLOSE.
When replacing the batteries, make
sure to turn the power switch OFF
before unloading the batteries.
Take care notto injure your fingernail
when opening the battery cover.
Align the (+) and (-) directions of the
batteries correctly as shown.
Read "Battery Handling" on page 58.
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CHECKINGTHE BATTERIES
Turn the power switch
ON. Be sure to check
the batteries as well.
Keep spare batteries on hand when
going on a long trip or when using the
camera in cold weather.
Display
lights (turns off
automatically)
blinks and other
indicators on the
LCD panel are
displayed normally.
blinks and other
indicators on the
LCD panel go out.
Meaning
Batteries are OK.
You can shoot.
Batteries are low
and should be
replaced.
Batteries are dead
and should be
replaced
immediately.
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POINTS TO REMEMBER
Hold the Camera Correctly.
Note: As the focal length becomes larger, shaking the camera
becomesmorenoticeable. Holdthecamerafirmlywithbothhands
whilekeepingelbowsatsidestopreventthecamerafromshaking.
Cautions:
Try notto hold the lens barrel.
Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.
Correct Correct Incorrect
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Proper Shutter Release.
The shutter release button has two clicks. Practice before loading the film.
Keep the shutter
release button
depressed halfway.
Depress the
shutter release
button fully.
Cautions:
•Press the shutter release
button gently.
•Avoidshaking the
camerawhen pressing
the shutter release button
to prevent blurry pictures.
To lockthe focus.
To release the
shutter and take
the picture.
Note: When the autofocus
indicator is blinking, the
shutter won't release.
(See p. 47.)
The image is clear, the
autofocus beep is heard,
and the autofocus indicator
lights in the viewfinder.
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LOADINGTHEFILM
Load the film. Slide the back cover
release upward to open
the back cover.
Shutter curtains
Caution: Do not touch the shutter curtain,
and do not press it when loading the film.
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BASIC OPERATIONS

Align the tip of the film leader
with the mark as shown, and
close the back cover,
Note: Make sure the film is lying flat.
The film automatically
advances to the first frame.
The film does not overlap any of the
positioning guides shown above.
Correct
Incorrect
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Place the film leader along the arrow as
shown.
The exposure counter on the LCD
panel reads .
Note:
If blinks in the exposure counter, as shown
above, reload the film.
Turn the power switch
ON.
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