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INDEX
Thank you for purchasing this camera.
Please read this instruction manual carefully before use.
. Note """"'6
. Replacing the battery """"'7
. Battery check """"'8
. Strap Attachment """ """"'8
. Film loading """"'9
. Using the Camera ............11
. Taking pictures ......12
' Using the Focus Lock "' """"""14
. Using the View Finder """15
. Rewinding the Film """"'16
. Macro photography """"'19
. Self-timer shooting """"""20
. Double Self-timer shooting """"'2O
. 2 secondsdelayed shutter release """"'21
. Fuzzy mode """"'21
. Pofirait zoom mode """"'22
. Backlight control """"""23
. Continuous shooting """ """"""24
. Multi-Exposure shooting """"""25
. fnterual shooting """26
. B shutter """ """"'27
. Landscape (lnfinity) mode """"'28
. Red-eye reduction : pre-flash ...............29
. Fill-in """"'30
. Fill-in pre-flash """31
. Off flash """31
. Date imprinting (Q.D model only) """"'32
. Replacing the battery """"""33
. Care and storage ...'..... ............34
. Things to be careful of "' """"'34
. Trouble shooting """"""35
. Specifications """36
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MAIN FEATURES
1. Fuzzy Mode (lntelligent shooting)
2. Portrait zoom
3. Red-eye reduction
4. Auto, Fill-in, Off flash
5. Macro photography
6. Bulb, Bulb-sync
7. Backlight control
8. Continuous shooting
9.lnterval shooting
10. Single/Double/2 seconds delayed shutter release
1 1 . Multi-exposure shooting
12. Landscape (infinity) photography
13. Auto power off
14. Date imprinting (Q.D model only)
* Prior to returning camera to the place of purchase, please check
lithium battery by inserting a new fresh battery (S).
* Always have a fresh battery available. Don't miss your best shot.
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NAME OF PARTS
Autotocus
LCD
Exposure sensor
Zoom
Shutter
Strap
Back Cover
release
Shooting mode selection button
Flash mode selection button
Macro button
Finder window
Self-timer lamp
Power ON/OFF button
Landscape button
Lens and Lens cap
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Autofocus indicator(Green LED)
Flash indicator(Red LED)
Viewfinder eyepiece
DX contacts
Date back battery
chamber
Tripod socket
Mid-Roll rewind button

Double self timer
2 secs delayed shutter release
Bulb shooting
Continuous shooting
Macro
Fuzzy
Portrait
Backlight
Interual
Battery
Multiple exposure
Landscape
Flash mode
Indicator
Red-eye reduction
Film loading indication
Back cover open
indicator
Focal
Exposure
Interval/Bulb time dis
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NOTE
. This camera will not work without battery.
. Use one 6V lithium battery (Cn-pZ or DL223A)
' The lens cap automatically opens when the ON/OFF button is turned on. Do not open the lens cap
with your fingers.
' When the camera has no film, the shutter functions but winding and rewinding does not.
The shutter does not functircn in following circumstances.
' When the camera has no battery or when the battery is almost exhausted.
. When the lens cap is closed.
' When the zoom button is operating or when the film is winding or rewinding.
. When the film remains in the camera after rewinding.
. When the flash is being charged.
NOTE
' This camera is controlled electronically by a built-in microcomputer. Although unlikely, it may fail to
operate under certain circumstances in which there is strong electricity. In such cases, please take
out the lithium battery and put it back into the battery chamber again after 2-3 minutes.

REPLACING BATTERY
. Open the battery chamber cover with a coin and push it as shown.
. Remove the old battery, insert new battery and be sure to place in the correct position.
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BATTERY CHECK
. You can check the battery by pre-
ssing either O,@,@ when the po-
wer button (@) is turned on.
STRAP ATTACHMENT
. Normal operation
$. lf the battery check indicates half way, it
is time to change the battery.
You can still shoot about 3 more rolls of
film after this indicator shows.
. Replace the battery.
(1) Do not take out the battery while using
the camera. When replacing the battery
close the lens cap.
(2) Even when the battery performance is
reduced by low temperatures, the bat-
tery will function normally again when
the temperature returns to normal.
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. Please adjust the camera strap as illustrated.

FILM LOADING
1. Open the cover by sliding the back cover release knob in direction of arrow.
2.lnsert a roll of film in the film chamber.
3. Hold the film roll with one hand and pull out the end of the film with the other hand.
NOTE
. The camera automatically sets the film
speed for ISO 25-32OO DX film.
. When the use non-DX film, this camera
will automatically set its film speed at
rso 25.
. Do not load film in the direct sunlight.
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4. Pull the end of the film to the film tip position in figure 4, if you have pulled the film too far, rewind the
film a little. The film should lie flat.
5. Close the back cover until you hear the "Click" sound, the film will automatically advance until the
film counter reads "j".
6. When the film counter reads 1, the film winding stops automatically.
ryw NOTE
. lf DX-film is improperly loaded
"[" mark will blink as illustra-
ted, (ln case of ISO 25 film
mark is not shown), then take
out the roll of film and load
again.
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USING THE CAMERA
Press the ON/OFF button to turn power on.
The lens opens and LGD indication appears.
The lens cap closes and power switches off
automatically in 3 minutes if you do not use
camera.
lf you press the ON/OFF button with in 1
hour after automatic shut-down, the camera
goes back to the same mode that was being
used previously. While looking through the
vieMinder, aim the camera at the subject by
operating the zoom switch.
. By operating the zoom switch, the lens mo'
ves in and out. When the lens moves from
wide mode to tele mode. LCD panel shows
you following order : 35, 38, 42, 46,50, 55,
60, 63, 66, 70mm.
. The shutter release locks during zooming.
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TAKING PICTURES
Aim the focusing frame at the subject.
Press the shutter button half way. The lens starts focusing itself and the green lamp turns on when
it is focused on the subject.
lf the subject is within 1m from the camera, the green lamp blinks quickly and the shutter locks.
In this case, you can still take pictures just by using Macro mode.
Press the shutter button all the way to take pictures.
Press the shutter button carefully to avoid camera shake.
NOTE
. After taking pictures, close the lens cap. This will protect your lens, prevent unintended shots and
help your battery to last longer
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1.Any subject between 0.6m-oo is focusable.
. Ordinary mode: 1m (3.3ft)-oo
. Macro mode:0.6m (zn)-tm (g.gft)
2. Flash automatically fires to provide correct exposure in low light.
. The Red LED turns on when the flash is fully charged.
. The Red LED blinks slowly when using a tripod is recom.
mended to avoid camera shake.
. The Red LED blinks rapidly when the flash is not charged
yet. (Shutter locks automatically)
NOTE
. lf you block the autofocus window with your fingers or with your hair when taking pictures, your
subject will be out of focus.
. To take clear pictures with the flash, refer to the chart above.
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Film 35mm TOmm MACRO
tso 100 1-5m
(3.3-16.sft) 1-3.5m
(3.3-11.6ft) 0.6-1m
(2.3-3ft)
rso 200 1-7m
(3.3-23ft) 1-5m (3.3-16.sft) 0.6-1m (2-3.3ft)
lso 400 1-1Om
(3.3-33ft) 1-7m (3.3-23.1ft) 0.6-1m (2-3.3ft)
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USING THE FOCUS LOC
. lf you want to focus on a subject that is not in center of your pic-
ture, use the focus lock function described below.
1. Aim the camera at the subject you want to focus on.
2. Press the shutter button half way. (The green LED turns on or bli-
nks slowly)
. Be careful not to press the shutter button all the way down to
avoid taking an unwanted picture.
3. Keeping the shutter button depressed, recompose your picture as
desired.
. Hold the camera steady and gently press the shutter button fully
down.
. The focus lock can be released by lifting your finger from the
shutter button.
Some subiects are hard to focus on.
1. ltems that have a bright light in the background. (complete back-
lisht)
2. Fireworks, smoke, or simillar floating subjects.
3. Shining or glossy surfaces such as a car body or the surface of
water.
4. Subjects behind glass windows.
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USING THE VIEW FINDER
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1. Picture Area Frame
2. Macro area frame
3. Auto-Focus Frame
. Press the shutter button half way to check the indication
lamp.
Auto Focus Lamp (Green Led)
. The Green LED turns on when the subject is between 1m
. The Green LED blinks rapidly when the subject is not fo-
cusable. The shutter locks automatically.
. The Green LED blinks slowly when the subject is between
0.6m- 1 m
Flash-Ready Lamp (Red LED)
. The Red LED turns on when the flash is fully charged.
. The auto-focus is set for the . The Red LED blinks slowly when using a tripod is recom-
picture area inside this frame. mended to avoid camera shake.
4. Macro Auto-Focus Frame . The Red LED blinks rapidly when the flash is not charged
. This makes it possible to use yet. (Shutter locks automatically)
auto-focus for close up shots.
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REWINDING THE FILM
After taking all the pictures on a roll of film, the camera will
automatically rewind the film. The motor stops when the rewi-
nding is completed.
Mid-roll rewinding : To rewind the film in the middle of a roll,
press the rewinding button.
To stop the film rewinding, press the shutter button.
Make sure that the film rewinding, is complete, then open the
back cover, and take out the film.
NOTE
. lf the motor stops before the LCD shows "1j", replace the bat-
tery.
Do not open the back-cover until the battery is replaced.
. lf you press the shutter button during film rewinding, the rewi-
nding stops, and starts again when you lift your finger from
the shutter button.
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SPECIAL FEATURES
1. Flash mode : You can select the Flash mode by pressing
the FLASH button (Z).
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2. Shooting mode : You can select the Shooting mode by pressing the MODE
SELF-TIMER DOUBLE SELF TIMER 2 SECS. DELAYED
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NOTE
' When pressing the FLASH button or MODE button, the modes change in the sequence shown
above.
' When you turn on the power within one hour after the camera turns itself off automatically (Auto
Power off), the camera will be set to the same mode and zoom position which was set before the
power off.
' To release the selected mode, press the ON/OFF button, then the power will be off. (ln cases of
Bulb mode and Bulb-Sync mode, the mode is released by pressing the ON/OFF button once, and
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