Olympus E-1 User Manual

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Miscellaneous

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The viewfinder display is not clear.

Corrective action

Adjust the diopter so that the AF frame is clearly
visible.

Use a sunshade.

Use the optional eyecup.

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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P. 27

P. 27

Possible cause

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.

Troubleshooting

The date recorded with the image data is wrong.

Corrective action

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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P. 132

P. 132

Possible cause

The date/time is not set.

The camera was left for a
long period with the battery
removed.

Turning the camera's power off does not reset the stored settings.

Corrective action

Turning the camera’s power off does not reset
the saved settings.
Reset the camera to clear the saved settings.

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P. 118

Possible cause

This camera retains the
saved settings after the
camera's power is turned
off.

No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed.

Possible cause

The battery ran out of power
during shooting or while the
images were being written
to the card. (Only the
battery check indicator on
the control panel blinks.)

There is a problem with the
card.

Corrective action

Charge the battery. (If images are being
recorded, wait until charging is complete.)

Refer to the "Error codes".

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P. 17

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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.

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