Olympus IS-20 Instructions Manual page 60

Symptom
The camera doesn't
focus on the subject
even though the
auxiliary flash lights.
The shutter doesn't
release even when
the shutter release
button is pressed.
The flash doesn't fire
blinks in the
viewfinder.
The shutter cannot
be released by
remote control.
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Cause
The autofocus may not work when the
subject is out of the auxiliary flash's
working distance (approx. 75cm~5m/
2.5ft~1 6.4ft).
The subject is not in focus.
The rewound film is still loaded.
The shutter speed is set at faster than
1/100-sec.
High-speed film is used.
Exposure is incorrect in the Aperture-
Preferred Auto mode.
If no operations have been carried out
in the Selftimer/Remote Control mode
for about 20 minutes, the LCD panel
turns off and the shutter can't be
released with the remote control.
Remedy
Move the camera closer to the
subject.
Make sure the subject is in focus
and the autofocus indicator in the
viewfinder lights.
Remove the film.
Set the flash mode to Fill-in.
Set the flash mode to Fill-in.
Change the aperture until
stops blinking. Use the flash when
available light is insufficient.
Press the FULL AUTO button to
turn on the LCD panel, and
engage the Selftimer/Remote
Control mode again.
See
p. 23
p.25
p.31
p.31
p. 38