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Appendix
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If you encounter problems
Possible cause
Corrective action
Ref. Page
The viewfinder display is not clear.
The date/time is not set.
The camera was left for a
long period with the
battery removed.
Set the date/time. The clock adjustment is not
factory-preset.
If the camera is left for a long period with the
battery removed, the stored date/time setting
will be canceled. Set the date/time again.
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The subject is too close.
Subjects are difficult to
focus on (AF does not
work properly).
The subject is dark.
There is condensation* in
the lens or viewfinder.
Move back to the closest focusing distance for
the lens and take the picture.
Use manual focus or focus lock to focus on the
subject and then shoot.
Set AF ILLUMINATOR to ON in the menu and
raise the flash.
Turn off the camera’s power and wait until the
camera is dry.
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This camera retains the
saved settings after the
camera's power is turned
off.
Turning the camera’s power off does not reset
the saved settings.
Set RESET to ON, then turn off the camera.
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*Condensation: When it is cold outside, the water vapor in the air is rapidly cooled and turns
to droplets of water. Condensation occurs when the camera is suddenly taken
from a cold place into a warm room.
The picture is out of focus.
Turning the camera's power off does not reset the stored settings.
The date recorded with the image data is wrong.
The diopter is not
adjusted.
Stray light enters through
the lens.
Stray light enters through
the viewfinder.
There is condensation* in
the lens or viewfinder.
Adjust the diopter so that the AF frame is clearly
visible.
Use a sunshade.
Use the provided eyepiece cover.
Turn off the camera’s power and wait until the
camera is dry. The camera will dry out as it gets
accustomed to the environmental temperature.
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Summary of Contents for EVOLT E-300
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