Olympus CAMEDIA C-3040 Zoom, Instructions Manual

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Miscellaneous
Troubleshooting
Problem:
Cause Solution See
The picture is too dark.
q
The flash was obscured by a finger
or other object.
w
The subject is beyond the effective
range of the flash.
e
The flash was set to the "Flash Off"
mode.
r
The subject was too small and was
backlit.
t
You used Sequence mode to take
the shot.
q
Hold the camera correctly, taking
care that the flash is not obscured.
w
Shoot within the effective flash
range or use an external flash.
e
Check the flash mode before taking
the shot.
r
Set the flash to "Forced Flash" mode
or use Spot Metering mode.
t
Higher shutter speeds are used
when the Sequence mode is select-
ed and this may result in pictures
that are darker than usual.
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Problem:
Cause Solution See
The colors of pictures taken indoors look unnatural.
q
The lighting affected the picture.
w
There are no white areas on the
subject.
e
The white balance setting is
incorrect.
q
Set the flash mode to Forced Flash.
w
Include something white in the field
of view or adjust the white balance
to suit the lighting.
e
Adjust the white balance to suit the
lighting.
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Problem:
Cause Solution See
Part of the picture is obscured.
q
The lens was partly obscured by a
finger or the strap.
w
You were too close to the subject.
q
Hold the camera correctly, taking
care to keep your fingers and the
strap away from the lens.
w
Use the monitor.
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