Problems With Images - Olympus CAMEDIA C-2040 Zoom Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

Problems with images

Problem:
The picture is out of focus.
Cause
qThe camera moved when you
pressed the shutter button (camera
shake).
wThe viewfinder's AF target mark
was not positioned on the subject.
eThe lens is soiled.
rThe subject was too close.
tIn Self-timer mode, you pressed
the shutter button while you were
standing in front of the camera.
yYou used manual focus without
selecting the correct focal distance.
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Problem:
The picture is too bright.
Cause
qThe flash is set to the Forced Flash
mode.
wThe subject was too bright.
eNeared the subject by macro
mode and shot the picture.
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Solution
qHold the camera correctly and
press the shutter button gently and
smoothly.
wEnsure that you subject is in the
center of the shot, or use the focus
lock.
eClean the lens with a soft dry cloth.
rUse Macro mode for subjects 7.9" to
31.5" (2.6 ft) meters from the cam-
era. For longer distances, use the
normal shooting mode.
tPress the shutter button while look-
ing through the viewfinder, not while
standing in front of the camera.
Alternatively, use the remote control.
yUse the correct focal distance for
the manual focus shot.
Solution
qSelect a flash mode other than
Forced Flash.
wUse exposure compensation or take
the shot from a different angle.
eConfirm the effective flash range
and shoot the picture.
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