SIMPLE STEPS FOR TAKING PICTURESSetting the Aperture1. Open the Dust Barrier and setthe aperture lever ( mark) to theF-number required.2. Confirm the shutter speed inthe viewfinder, aiming at the sub-ject.(The arrows indicate parallax cor-rection marks.)If the shutter speed nee-dle enters the striped, over-exposure warning zone,push the aperture leverdownward so that the nee-dle points to "500" (1/500 sec) or under.If the needle points to"30" (1/30 sec) or under,be careful not to shake thecamera.(To make full use of aperture con-trol, see pages 13 & 14.)Aperture guideline (ASA 100)7

description of controls

Installing the Batteries

loading the film

Setting the Aperture

Focusing

Releasing the Shutter

Unloading the Film

Daylight Synchronization

HELPFUL HINTS

CARE AND STORAGE

Olympus XA Instructions Manual