Olympus zm2000qdk, OM-2 What batteries should I use?, Why doesnt the battery chamber cap fit?

Q:What batteries should I use?

A:Use two 1.5V silver oxide batteries SR44 (Eveready EPX-76 or equivalents). Never use 1.3V mercury batteries (though they are the same size). (See page 7.)

Q:Why doesn't the battery chamber cap fit?

A:If you also own an OM-1, you may have the caps mixed up. Although they look alike,

the OM-2 cap has "2" engraved inside.

Q:When should I check the batteries?

A:(1) When new batteries are inserted. (2) After the camera hasn't been used for a long time. (3) Before beginning a prolonged period of use.

Q:Can film be properly exposed when the selec-

tor lever is in the "OFF" position?

A:The OM-2 is designed to always expose the film 1/30 second or faster (ASA 100) with the selector lever at the OFF position. If the shutter is unintentionally released in darker condition on "OFF" mode, the exposure automatically stops in approx. 1/30 second (ASA 100) to save unnecessary battery ex-

haustion.

Q:Can I set the shutter speed ring to any posi-

tion to take pictures on AUTO mode?

A:Any position except "B".

Q:Why is the automatic exposure shutter speed

much longer than indicated by the meter in the viewfinder?

A:If film is not loaded, the shutter speed is much longer than that indicated. If it is necessary to obtain a correct reading with- out actually taking a picture, insert a waste, undeveloped film or the paper you find be- hind the camera back at the purchase of your

OM-2, into the film position in the camera.

Q:Can I use the exposure compensation dial when the selector lever is set at the "MAN- UAL" position?

A:Yes. If the exposure compensation dial is set for an intentional over- or under-ex- posure, that over- or under-exposure will be achieved when the shutter speed/F stop combination centers the meter needle be- tween the over- and under-exposure index marks in the viewfinder. (See page 24.)

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