Olympus C-300 ZOOM Reference Manual page 134

The picture has obscured edge(s).
Possible cause
The lens was partly
blocked by a finger or
the strap.
The subject was too
close.
The lens was dirty.
The picture is out of focus.
Possible cause
The camera moved
when the shutter button
was pressed.
The subject was too
close.
The flash was set to the
flash off mode in a
lighting condition
requiring use of the
flash.
Corrective action
Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers
and the strap away from the lens.
Check the actual picture area by using the
monitor to take the picture.
Clean the lens. Remove dust with a
commercially available lens blower and wipe
gently with a commercially available lens
cleaner. If the lens is left dirty, mold may form.
Corrective action
Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter
button gently.
Position the camera more than 0.2 m/0.7 ft from
the subject and take the picture.
Camera movement occurs easily with slower
shutter speeds. Use a tripod, or hold the camera
firmly.
Troubleshooting
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