2nd-ave Olympus Infinity Zoom 76 User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

Open the back cover by sliding theback cover release toward the top ofthe camera.Insert the film cartridge into thecamera. Always avoid direct sunligh

Make sure the film lies flat.Align the film leader with the redfilm loading indicator.Unless the film leader matches thefilm loading indicator, the

Close the back cover. The filmautomatically advances to the firstframe.Set the power switch to ON to makesure that the exposure counter shows"1&q

The camera automatically rewindsthe film when you reach the end of aroll. The exposure counter on the LCDpanel counts down as the film isrewinding.*

Once the film has been rewound, ablinking "E" will be displayed on theLCD panel. Further operations are notpossible until the rewound filmc

Set the power switch to ON.* When the camera is not in use,always set the power switch to OFFso that the shutter cannot beactivated accidentally.While

Use the zoom button to adjust thesize of your subject in the frame.(telephoto or wide-angle)The shutter release cannot be operatedwhile zooming.Press

Hold the camera correctly.It is particularly important to hold thecamera steady when shooting at alonger focal length; use both handsfor maximum stabi

Position your subject within theautofocus frame in the center of theviewfinder.Press the shutter release buttonhalfway to focus.When correct focus has

The entire subject should normally bepositioned within the picture frame,however, the actual available imagearea will become smaller as you getnearer

Table of contentsDescription of controls ... 3Before you beginLoading the batteries ...

If the subject is nearer than 0.6m(2ft),the autofocus indicator (green) willblink and the shutter will not release.However, the shutter may sometimesb

Confirm flash charge by pressing theshutter release button halfway. Theflash indicator (orange) will light upin the viewfinder when the flash ischarge

From 0.6m(2ft) .to 1.6m(5.2ft), theflash strength is controlled automati-cally as shown. This soft flashmechanism prevents pictures frombeing overexpo

Color negative film offers the widestexposure latitude, compensating forover and underexposure more readilythan other films. The flash workingrange sh

Confirm flash charge by pressing theshutter release button halfway. The flashindicator (orange) will light up in theviewfinder when the flash is char

At 0.6m(2ft), position your subjectwithin the area outlined by the close-up correction marks.* When the subject is close to thecamera, use a tripod or

Focal length of 76mm at 0.6m(2ft).Focus lockUsing the focus lock, yoursubject will be in focuseven if it is not in the centerof the picture.25

When the main subject is not in theautofocus frame, use the focus lock.Otherwise the camera will focus onthe background and the subject willnot be in

While keeping the shutter releasebutton pressed halfway, change theposition of your subject in theviewfinder to achieve the desiredcomposition.Press t

Press the shutter release buttonhalfway to focus. When correct focushas been achieved, the autofocusindicator (green) will light up in theviewfinder.S

Thank you for purchasing the OLYMPUS Infinity Zoom 76. Please read this instruction manual carefully beforeusing the camera. This camera will not ope

Press the shutter release button fullyto start the selftimer. The shutter willbe released 12 seconds later.The selftimer indicator on the front ofthe

Press the SUBJECT button until"C" is displayed on the LCD panel.The camera will shoot repeatedly aslong as the shutter release button ispres

Press the SUBJECT button untilis displayed on the LCD panel.Press the shutter release button. Thelens will automatically zoom and afterthe appropriate

Auto-zoom mode working range:from 1.3m (4.3ft) to 2.6m (8.5ft).* Outside the ranges as shown, auto-zoom may not operate.* Even in the auto-zoom mode,

Press the SUBJECT button until"PRE FOCUS" is displayed on theLCD panel.Press the shutter release buttonhalfway to focus on your subject.The

Press the shutter release buttonfully. The shutter will be immediatelyreleased.By using this mode, the time lapsebetween when the shutter button isrel

Press the FLASH button to set themode to AUTO-S.will light on the LCD panel.Compose your shot and press theshutter release button. The flash willemit

* Hold the camera firmly whilepressing the shutter release button.* Auto-S mode will not be cancelledwhen power is switched OFF.To cancel AUTO-S mode,

Press the FLASH button to set theflash mode to OFF.will light on the LCD panel.* In low lit conditions, the necessaryshutter speed may be very slow (u

In this mode, the flash always firesregardless of available light. Use thismode for daylight shooting in backlitconditions to compensate forbacklight

Description of controlsLCD panelLight sensorViewfinderShutter release buttonAutofocus windowsSteady gripPower switchZoom buttonsStrap eyeletLensFlash

Press the FLASH button to set theflash mode to FILL-IN.will light on the LCD panel.Press the FLASH button to set theflash mode to MULTI.will light on

* Use this mode in low light. If youuse it in bright conditions, yourpicture will be overexposed.* Use a tripod or other camera supportto prevent the

Press the FLASH button to set theflash mode towill light on the LCD panel.With the flash AUTO mode, only thesubject can be taken.Night scene flashphot

By using the flash mode for nightscene photography, you can take boththe subject in the foreground and thenight scene in the background.* The necessar

Make sure to set the power switch toOFF before the camera is inserted intothe case.How to use thesoft case(optional)43

Never disassemble the camera; itcontains a high-voltage circuit.Do not use thinner, benzine ororganic solvents to clean the camera.Care and storageDo

Do not expose the camera toextreme heat (over 40°C/104°F), suchas inside a car during the hot summerweather, or to extreme cold (below-10°C/14°F).Do n

Questions and answersQ: What kind of batteries should I use?A: Use two 3V lithium batteries (DL123A or CR123A). Do notmix new and old batteries at t

Type: Full-automatic 35mm autofocus lens-shutter camera withbuilt-in 38 - 76 zoom lens.Film format: 35mm standard DX coded film (24 x 36mm)Lens: Olymp

Flash working range (ISO 400 color negative film):Wide-angle: 0.6 - 8.2m (2ft - 26.9ft),Telephoto: 0.6m - 6m (2ft - 19.7ft)Flash modes:AUTO (Automati

Back coverFilm windowTripod socketViewfinderBattery compartment coverBack cover releaseRewind button4

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Viewfinder displayLCD panelClose-upcorrection marksAutofocus frameAF indicator (green)Flash indicator (orange)SelftimerContinuous modeAuto-zoomPre-fo

Insert a coin into the groove of thebattery cover on the side of the gripand open the cover.Insert two 3V lithium batteries asshown and replace the co

Set the power switch to ON to checkthe batteries. The battery checkindicator will be displayed for 12seconds.When is displayed, batteries areOK.If fl

Attaching thestrap8