Olympus C-2040ZOOM - Manual (Page 207)

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Miscellaneous
Troubleshooting
Problem:
Cause Solution See
The picture is too dark.
qThe flash was obscured by a finger
or other object.
wThe subject is beyond the effective
range of the flash.
eThe flash was set to the "Flash Off"
mode.
rThe subject was too small and was
backlit.
tYou used Sequence mode to take
the shot.
qHold the camera correctly, taking
care that the flash is not obscured.
wShoot within the effective flash
range or use an external flash.
eCheck the flash mode before taking
the shot.
rSet the flash to "Forced Flash" mode
or use Spot Metering mode.
tHigher 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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P.124,
131
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P.95,126
Problem:
Cause Solution See
The colors of pictures taken indoors look unnatural.
qThe lighting affected the picture.
wThere are no white areas on the
subject.
eThe white balance setting is
incorrect.
qSet the flash mode to Forced Flash.
wInclude something white in the field
of view or adjust the white balance
to suit the lighting.
eAdjust the white balance to suit the
lighting.
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P.105,
107,109
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107,109
Problem:
Cause Solution See
Part of the picture is obscured.
qThe lens was partly obscured by a
finger or the strap.
wYou were too close to the subject.
qHold the camera correctly, taking
care to keep your fingers and the
strap away from the lens.
wUse the monitor.
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P.63,65