Olympus 200 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS

Table of contents
Preparationsbefore takingpictures
Loading the batteries
................. 2
Simple operating procedures
Loading
the film .................... 4
Taking pictures ..................... 7
Unloading the film .................. 13
Automatic flash activation
(1) Taking pictures in low light .......... 15
(2) Taking backlighted subjects .......... 18
Advanced shooting techniques
Spot metering ...................... 19
Auto-zoom photography .............. 21
Taking a continuous scries of shots ....... 23
Using the self-timer .................. 24
AUTO-S flash mode ................. 25
Flash OFF mode .................... 28
FILL-IN flash mode ................. 29
MULTI flash mode ................. 31
Using the remote control .............. 33
Use of fillers ....................... 36
Mounting the strap .................. 38
Use ofthe optionalOlympuscase ........ 39
Care and storage ...................... 40
Questions and answers .................. 42
Description of controls .................. 44
Viewfinder display and LCD panel .......... 46
Specifications ........................ 47
•Please read this instruction manual carefully before using yourcamera. •Thiscamera will not operate unless the barrier is opened.
•Before takingimportant pictures suchasontravels, itisrecommended that youtaketrial pictures.
1

Remove the battery cover on the
side of the grip.
Insert the batteries in the correct
directions and replace the cover.
Preparations
before taking
pictures
Loading the batteries
Be sure to the correct
batteries, and do not mix
new and old batteries at the
same time.
Remove the batteries and
keep them in a safe place if
you are not likely to use the
camera for long time.
Two 3V lithium batteries
(DL123A/CR123A)
2

Note: After inserting the batteries the
camera may activate electronically
without having set the power switch
to the ON position In this switch-
ON status, the barrier opens and the
LCD panel is indicated The LCD
panel will remain on for approximate-
ly4, 5 minutes.
Set the power switch to ON and
check the charge remaining in the
batteries.
Battery power will be displayed in
the LCD panel.
When is displayed for 12 sec.,
the batteries are OK.
When blinks, it indicates that
the battery power is low, and the
batteries should be replaced.
When lights, replace the
batteries immediately.
3

To open the back, slide the back
cover lock up.
The camera back will open.
Simple operating
procedures
Loading the film
Thiscamera isdesignedto
use 35mm film with "DX"
coding to automatically set
film speed.
If no "DX" film is available,
use ISO-100 film.
4