Olympus SP-510 UZ - Manual (Page 62)

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Getting to know your camera better Getting to know your camera better
The battery power is exhausted
• Insert new batteries or 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 batteries and warm them 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 completely
pressed in this mode. Operate the zoom button or other buttons to restore the camera
from sleep mode before taking a picture. If the camera is left for 4 hours, it automatically
turns off (the lens retracts and the monitor turns off). Press the o button 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 in the position of 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.
The viewfinder is turned on
• Press u to switch to the monitor.
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
The monitor does not turn on
a b c d
Before taking
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Maximum
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After taking
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After taking
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(Lit)
Shoot Shoot Shoot
Wait