Olympus SP-550 UZ - Manual (Page 61)

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Getting to know your camera better
The direction of the batteries is incorrect.
• Insert the batteries in the correct direction.
The battery power is exhausted
• Insert new batteries. When using rechargable batteries, charge the batteries.
The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold
• Battery performance declines in low temperatures, and the charge may not be sufficient to
turn on the camera. Remove the battery and warm it by putting it in your pocket for a while.
The camera is connected to a computer
• The camera will not operate while it is connected to a computer.
The camera is in sleep mode
• To save battery power, the camera automatically goes into sleep mode and the monitor
turns off if there is no operation when the camera is turned on (when the lens is extended
and the monitor is on). No picture is taken even if the shutter button is fully pressed in this
mode. Operate the zoom lever or other buttons to restore the camera from sleep mode
before taking a picture. If the camera is left for 12 minutes, it automatically turns off (the
lens retracts and the monitor turns off). Press the o to turn the camera on.
The mode dial is set to q
• This is the playback mode for displaying pictures on the monitor. Set the mode dial to a
shooting mode.
The mode dial is set to g
• No pictures can be taken when the shooting guide is being displayed. Take a picture after
making the settings following the shooting guide, or turn the mode dial and set it to the
position other than
g in the shooting mode.
The flash is charging
• Wait until # (flash charge) stops blinking before taking the picture.
The memory gauge is full
• No pictures can be taken when the memory gauge is full. Wait until there is space in the
memory gauge.
The monitor is turned on
• Press u to switch to the viewfinder.
Shooting tips and information
Tips before you start taking pictures
The camera does not turn on even when the batteries are loaded
No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed
The viewfinder does not turn on
a b c d
Before taking
any pictures
(Off)
Maximum reached
(All lit)
After taking
one picture
(Lit)
After taking several
pictures
(Lit)
Take a picture Take a picture Take a picture
Wait
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