User manual OLYMPUS µ-III 80

[. . . ] When reversal film is used, the working range at the telephoto side will be reduced by about 40%. 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 Make sure the motor has stopped and that " " is blinking; then open the back cover to remove the film. 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 flash does not fire except in the Fill-In Flash mode (see figure 4 page 2). Backlight portraits), the main subject may come out too dark or too bright. To make sure that the subject is exposed correctly use Spot Metering (see figure 7 on page 150). 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. 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 150). 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. Press the shutter release button halfway (the focus and exposure are locked at this time). The selftimer indicator lights for about 10 seconds and then blinks for about 2 seconds. If the selftimer/remote control indicator doesn't blink even when you press the button, replace the battery with a new one (CR2025). Turn the screw on the bottom of the remote control counterclockwise to loosen. With the battery facing up, remove the old battery and insert a new battery as shown. Replace the cover, turn the remote control over, and turn the screw on the bottom clockwise to tighten (see figure 9 on page 151). Each time you press it, the mode will switch in the order shown on the left. If the date/time is superimposed on a bright color like white, orange, yellow, etc. [. . . ] 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 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. [. . . ]