Olympus C-211 - Manual (Page 192)

Frequently Asked Questions
How long do the alkaline batteries normally last?
You can generally expect batteries to last for at least 50 shots, assuming that you
use flash with half of these shots. But it’s impossible to give a precise answer,
since battery life varies significantly according to RECORD-mode usage time, flash
frequency, battery type, and working environment. Leaving the camera in
RECORD mode for long periods of time will markedly shorten the battery life. For
this reason you should be sure to switch the camera off when you are not using it.
You may also wish to consider purchase of an AC adapter so as to reduce your
dependence on batteries. (Note that the 50-shot estimate above is based on tests
carried out using recommended batteries under predetermined conditions. This
estimate is provided as a reference only.)
Why is the camera stamping the wrong date and time on my pictures?
Olympus does not set the camera’s date and time setting at the factory, so you
need to set these correctly the first time you use the camera. For instructions, see
page 39. If you connect the camera to your computer, you can also make the
setting from the computer side using the CAMEDIA Master software.
Note that the camera will lose the time setting if you leave the batteries out of the
battery compartment for longer than about an hour (with no AC adapter
connected). In this case you will need to reset the time when you next use the
camera.
Is it possible to use an external flash?
Yes, provided that you also use a slave unit (or a flash unit with built-in slave
circuitry). Be sure to enable the camera’s external-flash mode (see page 134).
When I use the flash to take a portrait, the subject’s eyes come out solid red! Why?
This commonly encountered red-eye problem is caused by reflection from the
retinal tissue inside the subject’s eyes. The extent of the problem varies according
to ambient light conditions, distance from the camera, and the physiology of the
subject. You can reduce the frequency and severity of this problem by setting the
flash mode to “red-eye reduction” (see page 86).
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