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USER MANUAL Μ [MJU:]-III 120 OLYMPUS

INSTRUCTIONS Read this manual carefully before using your camera (especially “Care and Storage” on page 12).

NAMES OF PARTS (Open the front flap and keep page 3 visible.)

Camera Body 1 Zoom lever (p. 7) 14 Green lamp 2 Shutter release button (p. 7) 15 Orange lamp 3 Selftimer indicator/remote 16 Film window control indicator 17 Tripod socket 4 Light sensor 18 Date MODE and SET buttons 5 Viewfinder (Quartzdate model only) (p. 11) 6 Autofocus window 19 Mid-roll rewind button (p. 10) 7 Flash (pp. 7–9) 20 Exposure mode button (p. 9) 8 Lens 21 Flash mode button (p. 8) 9 Remote control sensor 22 Selftimer/remote control button 10 Lens barrier (p. 10) 11 Battery compartment cover 23 LCD panel (p. 5) 24 Back cover 12 Strap eyelet (pp. 5 & 10) 25 Back cover release (p. 6) 13 Diopter adjustment dial (p. 5)

夞 Always try to keep this clean. Dirt and stains can result in pictures that

are unclear and out-of-focus. Wipe off any dirt or stains with a soft cloth.

Viewfinder Indications

26 Autofocus marks (p. 7) 27 Spot marks (p. 9) 28 Close-up correction marks (p. 6) 29 Green lamp (autofocus indicator) Lights: Subject is in focus. You can shoot. Blinks: Subject is not in focus. Shutter is locked. Blinks rapidly: Subject is difficult to focus on. You can shoot, but subject may be out of focus. 30 Orange lamp (flash indicator) Goes out: Flash does not fire. You can shoot. Lights: Flash will fire. You can shoot. Blinks: The flash is being recharged. Wait until it lights. LCD Panel 31 Date/time indicator (Quartzdate model only) (p. 11) 32 Camera Shake Indicator (p. 10) 33 Exposure counter 34 Remote Control (optional) (p. 10) 35 Selftimer (p. 10) 36 Red-Eye Reduction Flash (p. 8) 37 Fill-In Flash (p. 8) 38 Flash-Off (p. 8) 39 Night Scene Flash (p. 9) 40 Battery check (p. 5) 41 Spot Metering (p. 9) 42 Infinity (p. 9) Note: Not all indicators are displayed as shown at the same time.

EN FIRST STEPS LOADING AND CHECKING THE BATTERY Use one 3 V lithium battery (CR123A or DL123A).

1. While pressing the bottom of the battery compartment cover in direction 1, turn it in direction 2 to open.

• Make sure the lens barrier is closed before opening the battery compartment cover.

2. Insert the battery correctly. Close the battery compartment cover.

• A brand-new battery lasts for about 15 rolls of film.

3. Slide the lens barrier in direction 1 until it clicks. The lens comes out and the flash flips open. Check the remaining battery power on the LCD panel.

Battery is OK. You can shoot.

blinks and other indicators are displayed normally.

Battery is low and should be replaced with a new one.

blinks and other indicators go out.

Battery is dead and should be replaced with a new one immediately.

ATTACHING THE STRAP DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT Attach the strap as shown.

Turn the diopter adjustment dial until the autofocus marks are clear.

EN STANDARD FUNCTIONS LOADING THE FILM

1. Slide open the back cover release upward to open the back cover.

• Do not touch the inside of the camera, especially the lens. 2. Insert the film cartridge until it clicks into position.

3. Align the film leader with the guide line (A), and place the film between the positioning guides (B). Then close the back cover until it clicks.

• The film automatically advances to the first frame. • Open the lens barrier until it clicks. Make sure the exposure counter on the LCD panel reads “ ”. • If “ ” blinks, reload the film.

FOCUSING AND WORKING DISTANCE This camera uses a wide multi-autofocus system that makes it easier for the camera to focus on subjects even if they are not in the center of the viewfinder.

Shoot your subject from a distance of 0.6 m (2.0 ft) to ∞ (infinity) .

The picture area will move lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject.

1 Close-up correction marks (picture area at closest distance) 2 Picture area at infinity

EN STANDARD FUNCTIONS TAKING PICTURES

1. Open the lens barrier until it clicks.

The lens will extend slightly and the LCD panel will turn on. Push the zoom lever to the “T” side for telephoto (120 mm) or to the “W” side for wide angle (38 mm). • After about 4 1/2 minutes of inactivity, the lens retracts and the LCD panel goes out. 2. Position the autofocus marks (AF) on your subject. • Do not look at the sun or other strong light sources through the viewfinder.

3. Press the shutter release button halfway to focus on the subject.

Make sure that the green lamp lights; then press the shutter release button all the way to take the picture. After the shutter is released, the film automatically advances to the next frame.

AUTO FLASH — WORKING DISTANCE

(with color negative film) When reversal film is used, the working range at the telephoto side will be reduced by about 40%.

0.6 to 4.5 m (2.0 to 14.8 ft)

0.6 to 2.0 m (2.0 to 6.6 ft)

0.6 to 6.3 m (2.0 to 20.7 ft)

0.6 to 2.8 m (2.0 to 9.2 ft)

0.6 to 9.0 m (2.0 to 29.6 ft)

0.6 to 4.0 m (2.0 to 13.2 ft)

FILM REWINDING AND UNLOADING The camera automatically rewinds the film when you reach the end of a roll.

Make sure the motor has stopped and that “ ” is blinking; then open the back cover to remove the film.

EN SPECIAL FEATURES Open the back flap and keep page 126 visible.

Red Eyes in Flash Pictures —

RED-EYE REDUCTION FLASH When people are in dark or dimly lit situation, the irises in their eyes are wide open to allow in more light. As a result, if you take a photo with a flash, the light from the flash reflects back to the camera and the subject’s irises appear red in the picture. The Red-Eye Reduction Flash emits a series of low-power pre-flashes before the main flash. This gives the subject’s eyes a chance to adapt to the bright light by making the iris smaller. Assuming that the subject looks into the pre-flashes, the eyes will not appear red in the picture (see figure 3 on page 126).

• Hold the camera securely. It takes about 1 second until the shutter releases. • Red-eye reduction may not be effective when the subject: 1. Is not looking at the flash from right in front. 2. Is not watching the pre-flashes. 3. Is too far from the camera. The effectiveness of red-eye reduction varies depending on the individual characteristics of each subject.

No Flash Allowed or Flash Spoils Atmosphere —

FLASH-OFF The Flash-Off is needed where flash photos are not allowed or where you want to keep the twilight or candlelight atmosphere unspoiled (see figure 4 on page 126).

• Since a slow shutter speed (as low as 2 seconds) is selected, use a tripod to prevent camera-shake. • Have your subject stay still; otherwise, blurring may result. Closing the lens barrier restores the Auto Flash mode.

Shadow on the Face — FILL-IN FLASH When taking portrait photos in backlight or underneath a tree or roof, the subject’s face may look too dark if it’s in front of a brighter background.

The Fill-In Flash provides just the right amount of additional light to compensate for the shadow (see figure 5 on page 126) and for fluorescent light. • Make sure your subject is within the flash working range (p. 7). • Fill-in flash becomes ineffective in extremely bright conditions. Closing the lens barrier restores the Auto Flash mode.

City at Night — NIGHT SCENE FLASH When taking a walk in the city at night, you may want to take photos of your subject in the foreground with the city lights in the background. The

Night Scene Flash takes care of this. The main flash lights the subject in the foreground while the shutter stays open up to 4 seconds to capture the city lights. You’ll need to secure the camera on a tripod or other support to prevent camera shake (see figure 6 on page 126).

EN SPECIAL FEATURES Combination of the Two Modes —

RED-EYE REDUCTION NIGHT SCENE FLASH Prevents the typical red eyes seen in pictures when shooting at night (see figure 7 on page 126). Both modes cannot be used with the Spot Metering mode. Closing the lens barrier restores the Auto Flash mode.

Press the flash mode button ( ). The mode switches in the order shown on the left. The selected mode is displayed on the LCD panel.

Do not fire the flash right in front of the eyes of people and animals. Do not point the camera at a motorist and fire the flash.

Flash Red-Eye Reduction Night Scene Flash

Backlight Portraits — SPOT METERING When taking portrait photos against backlight (for example, in front of a window), the subject’s face may come out too dark. To make sure that the face is exposed correctly use Spot Metering (see figure 1 on page 2).

Position the spot marks (A) on the area where you want to measure the light. Press the shutter release button halfway; the green lamp lights and the focus and exposure are locked on that area. Reframe your subject and press the shutter release button all the way.

Shooting through a Window — INFINITY When you shoot through a window, from your hotel or out of a train or a bus, the window pane may mislead the autofocus system. To make sure the distant landscape is in focus, set the camera to Infinity. The flash does not fire except in the Fill-In Flash mode (see figure 2 page 2).

Press the exposure mode button

( / ). The mode switches in the order shown on the left. The selected mode is displayed on the LCD panel. Closing the lens barrier restores the Auto Exposure mode.

EN Press the selftimer/remote control button. The mode switches in the order shown on the left. The selected mode is displayed on the LCD Panel.

Year-month-day Month-day-year

Remote Control RC-300C (Optional)

Compose your shot in the viewfinder. Position the autofocus frame on your subject. To take a picture, point the remote control at the camera and press the button on the remote control. The selftimer/remote control indicator starts blinking, and the shutter will release about 3 seconds later (see figure 8 on page 127).

Camera Shake Indicator

In this mode, the camera warns you before you shoot if camera shake is likely to cause blurring. Also, when there is significant camera shake, this mode helps reduce blurring. If the green and orange lamps blink alternately when you hold the camera, it means that the camera is shaking and blurring may result. Hold the camera securely until the lamps stop blinking; then press the shutter release button.

First select the date/time mode you want to print. Press the MODE button. Each time you press it, the mode will switch in the order shown on the left. Keep the mode you want to print displayed. Date/time is imprinted in the lower right corner of the picture. If the date/time is superimposed on a bright color like white, orange, yellow, etc., it may be difficult to read. When black-andwhite film is used, the date/time may not be printed.

CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME Secure the camera on a tripod or other support. Compose your shot in the viewfinder. Press the shutter release button halfway (the focus and exposure are locked at this time). Then press the shutter release button all the way. The selftimer indicator lights for about 10 seconds and then blinks for about 2 seconds. After this, the shutter will release.

EN OTHER OPERATIONS PRINTING THE DATE/TIME (Quartzdate model only)

Press the mid-roll rewind button with the protrusion on the strap buckle 1. Do not use an instrument with a sharp tip.

Unload the film as described on page 7.

(Quartzdate model only)

Be sure to correct the date and time after the battery has been inserted or replaced. 1. Keep the MODE button pressed until the “year” indicator starts blinking. 2. Press the SET button to adjust the “year” indicator. If you press the button once, the number on the display will advance by 1. If you keep the button pressed, the numbers will run in rapid succession. If you pass the intended number, keep pressing to return to that number. 3. Press the MODE button once more to make the “month” indicator blink. Press the SET button to adjust the “month” indicator. As you press the MODE button, the blinking indicator changes in the order of “year”, “month”, “day”, “hour” and “minute”. 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set “hour” and “minute”. Make sure the “minute” indicator is blinking. 5. When “minute” has been set, press the MODE button. None of the indicators will be blinking and date/time correction is now complete.

REPLACING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY

(Optional RC-300C) If the selftimer/remote control indicator doesn’t blink even when you press the button, replace the battery with a new one (CR2025). 1. Turn the screw on the bottom of the remote control counterclockwise to loosen. 2. Turn the remote control over, and remove the cover. With the battery facing up, remove the old battery and insert a new battery as shown. 3. Replace the cover, turn the remote control over, and turn the screw on the bottom clockwise to tighten (see figure 9 on page 127).

• Do not leave the camera in any place exposed to excessive heat, humidity or direct sunlight — for example, in a car or on the beach.

• Do not expose the camera to formalin or naphthalene. • If the camera gets wet, wipe it with a dry towel. The salt in seawater can be especially damaging. • Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol or paint thinner when cleaning the camera. • Do not leave the camera on or near a television, refrigerator or other appliance with a magnetic field. • Do not expose the camera to dust or sand as this could cause serious damage. • Do not shake or shock the camera. • Do not apply excessive force to the zoom lens. • Do not expose the camera to extreme heat (over 40°C/104°F) or to extreme cold (below –10°C/14°F). Low temperatures, even within this range may sometimes cause deterioration in battery performance, temporarily disabling the camera. • Avoid leaving the camera unused for long periods of time. This can cause mold to grow on the camera as well as other problems. Try to press the shutter release button and check the operation of the camera before use. • Some airport X-ray machines can damage the film in your camera. Try to avoid passing your camera through these machines. Give it to the security officer for manual inspection. • Do not touch the front surface of the flash after using it continuously over a short period as the surface may be hot.

Type: Fully automatic 35 mm autofocus lens-shutter camera with built-in

38 mm ~ 120 mm zoom lens. Film format: 35 mm standard DX-coded film (24 x 36 mm). Lens: Olympus lens, 38 mm ~ 120 mm, F5.6 ~ 12.6, 8 elements in 7 groups. Shutter: Programmed electronic shutter. Viewfinder: Real image zoom view with diopter adjustment. Focusing: Passive-type multi-autofocus system (max. 11 points). Focus lock possible. Focusing range: 0.6 m (2.0 ft) ~ ∞ (infinity). Exposure control: Programmed automatic exposure control, 3-zone light metering. Auto exposure range — EV3 (F5.6, 4-sec) ~ EV16 (F10.2, 1/630-sec) at wide angle, EV5.3 (F12.6, 4-sec) ~ EV17 (F18, 1/410sec) at telephoto. Exposure counter: Progressive type displayed on LCD panel. Selftimer: Electronic selftimer with approx. 12-sec. delay. Film speed range: Automatic setting with DX-coded film. Other intermediate film speeds will be automatically set for next lower speed. Non-DX-coded film is set at ISO100. Film loading, advance, rewind: Automatic. Flash: Built-in pop-up flash. Recycling time — Approx. 0.5 ~ 5.5 sec. (at normal temperature, with new battery). Flash modes: Auto Flash (low-light, backlight and fluorescent light), Red-Eye Reduction Flash, Flash-Off, Fill-In, Night Scene Flash and Red-Eye Reduction Night Scene Flash. Exposure modes: Auto Exposure, Spot Metering and Infinity. Power source: One 3 V lithium battery (DL123A or CR123A). Dimensions: 116 (W) x 60.5 (H) x 42 (D) mm ) (4.6 x 2.4 x 1.7 in) (extruding protrusions). Weight: 205 g (7.2 oz) (without battery). Other: All-weather design.

WARNING KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY FROM FIRE. NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE OR SHORT-CIRCUIT BATTERIES.

KEEP THE BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. IF A CHILD SWALLOWS A BATTERY, CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA; IT CONTAINS A HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT. IF THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE CAMERA ARE EXPOSED DUE TO DROPPING OR DAMAGE, REMOVE THE BATTERY IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT FURTHER USAGE. IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION, CONSULT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER.

Remote Control Specifications (Optional)

Remote control system: Infrared, with approx. 3-sec. delay. Power source: One CR2025 battery. Battery life: Approx. 5 years, with approx. 20,000 times. Working distance: Approx. 5 m (16.4 ft). Dimensions: 56.5 x 35.0 x 6.5 mm (2.2 x 1.4 x 0.3 in) Weight: 11 g (0.4 oz) (without battery) SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. THE ACTUAL PRODUCT MAY DIFFER FROM ONES SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL.

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