Olympus OM-2 Instructions

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By pressing the selector lever to the "CHECK·RESET"
position, you can check the batteries and/or unlock the
mirror .
Check the Batteries.
Move the selector lever to the "C H ECK· RESET" position.
The battery check lamp indicates battery condition as fol-
lows:
CD The red lamp I ights brightly - Battery voltage is suf-
ficient.
® The red lamp flashes on and off - Batteries are very
weak. Fresh batteries are recommended.
® The lamp does not light - Batteries are drained. Replace
them.
NOTE: Silver oxide batteries will last approximately one
year. To avoid battery drain, make it a pOint to switch off
the selector lever when the camera is not used.
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Mirror Lock-up (safety device)
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Mirror Lock-Up
If the m irror is up, the field of view turns dark through the
viewf i nder and the film cannot be advanced. This lock-up
of the mir;or occurs when CD no batteries are loaded or bat-
teries are depleted, or ® the film is advanced during expo-
sure. The mirror lock-up does not mean any breakdown
of the camera, but precaution for preventing any trouble by
. a built-in safety device. Press the selector lever to the
"CHECK'RESET" position, and unlock the mirror . In case
® , shooting can be resumed immediately. In case CD ,
replace batteries .
CAUTION : You cannot unlock the mirror after battery re-
placement, if you om it pressing the selector lever to the
"CHECK' RESET" position.
NOTE: When the mirror lo cks uP. a short - period battery
drain prevention device is activated .

Olympus OM-2 Specifications

General

Type	35mm SLR
Lens Mount	Olympus OM bayonet mount
Viewfinder Coverage	97%
Focusing Screen	Interchangeable
Dimensions	136 x 83 x 50 mm
Shutter Speeds	1 to 1/1000 sec
Mechanical Shutter Speed	1/60 second
Metering	Center-weighted
ISO Range	12 to 1600
Exposure Modes	Manual, Aperture Priority Auto
Viewfinder	Pentaprism
Film Advance	Manual
Film Rewind	Manual
Flash Sync	1/60 second
Battery	2x 1.5V SR44 or LR44
Weight	520g
Shutter	Focal-plane shutter