Olympus Camedia C-3040Zoom Instructions Manual page 213

Problem:
The picture is too dark.
Cause
qThe flash was obscured by a finger
or other object.
wThe subject is beyond the effective
range of the flash.
eThe flash was set to the "Flash Off"
mode.
rThe subject was too small and was
backlit.
tYou used Sequence mode to take
the shot.
Problem:
The colors of pictures taken indoors look unnatural.
Cause
qThe lighting affected the picture.
wThere are no white areas on the
subject.
eThe white balance setting is
incorrect.
Problem:
Part of the picture is obscured.
Cause
qThe lens was partly obscured by a
finger or the strap.
wYou were too close to the subject.
Solution
qHold the camera correctly, taking
care that the flash is not obscured.
wShoot within the effective flash
range or use an external flash.
eCheck the flash mode before taking
the shot.
rSet the flash to "Forced Flash" mode
or use Spot Metering mode.
tHigher shutter speeds are used
when the Sequence mode is select-
ed and this may result in pictures
that are darker than usual.
Solution
qSet the flash mode to Forced Flash.
wInclude something white in the field
of view or adjust the white balance
to suit the lighting.
eAdjust the white balance to suit the
lighting.
Solution
qHold the camera correctly, taking
care to keep your fingers and the
strap away from the lens.
wUse the monitor.
Troubleshooting
See
P.58
P.126,
133
P.126
P.95,128
See
P.128
P.105,
107,109
P.105,
107,109
See
P.58
P.63,65
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