Questions And Answers - Olympus OM77AF Instructions Manual

Questions and Answers

Q: What kind of batteries should I use?
A: Use four LR03 (AAA) alkaline manganese bat-
teries. Don't mix various kinds of batteries, or
install new with old. Change all batteries at one
time. The provided batteries are for testing
operation at the time of purchase.
Q: The camera does not work.
A: (1) Try sliding the power switch OFF and ON
again. (2) If the low battery indication remains
on even when the shutter release is pressed half-
way, the camera will not work.
Q: The lens moves to infinity after it is mounted
on the body.
A: The lens is automatically reset to infinity for
coordination of lens control. If the lens is not
reset, press the reset button or turn the power
switch OFF and ON again.
Q: Why doesn't the camera focus on the image?
A: The camera may not focus in some cases. Focus-
ing is difficult when, for example, the subject
is moving quickly, the camera is being violently
shaken, or the subject is of a kind difficult to
focus on (see "Subject difficult for autofocus",
page 56).
Q: The indicators in the viewfinder disappear while
shooting.
A: They automatically disappear after appearing
for 30 seconds, in order to save battery power.
To re-display them, lightly touch the shutter
release button.
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Q: The AF illuminator lights, but the camera does
not focus.
A: It may not focus even when the subject is close,
if the subject reflects little light (as when
colored blue or black).
Q: Can the front-most ring be manually rotated?
A: Do not forcibly turn it. This may damage an
inside gear, and the flash control may not
operate. If you happen to move it, press the
reset button to move the Iens back to
Q: Why won't the shutter fire when I press the
release button?
A: It is probably unfocused. Check the LED in the
viewfinder. Also, it may be out of film. Or the
batteries may be exhausted.
Q: The lens locking button is pressed while shoot-
ing.
A: If this button is fully pressed, resetting may
occur. So be careful.
Q: The Power Flash Grip 300 does not recharge.
A: Are the batteries exhausted? Press the reset
button to check the batteries. Also note that
the flash unit cannot be recharged during auto
focusing, winding, and exposure.
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