Olympus IR-500 Reference Manual page 231

Possible cause
The monitor is exposed to direct
sunlight.
( The date recorded in the image data is wrong.
The date and time are not set.
The camera has been left with the
battery removed.
( The settings are returned to the factory default settings when the camera is turned off.
"ALL RESET" is set to "ON."
( The picture is out of focus.
Subjects that are difficult to focus on
The subject is too close.
( The image cannot be played back.
The power is off.
Corrective action
Block the sunlight with something such
as your hand.
Set the date and time with the "W"
(date and time) settings of the setup
menu or clock menu. The date and time
are not set at the time of purchase.
Set the date and time again.
Set "ALL RESET" of the setup menu to
"OFF."
Use focus lock to obtain an accurate
focus.
If the distance between the lens and
subject is less than 30 cm (11.9"), shoot
in super macro mode.
The camera automatically turns off if
you leave the camera for some time.
Turn on the camera by opening the
multi-swing display or pressing the
power switch.
If a problem arises
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