Olympus E-520 - Manual (Page 57)

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Transmitted signal effective area
Point the remote control at the remote control receiver of the camera within the effective area
as shown below.
When powerful lighting such as direct sunlight is shining on the remote control receiver, or
when fluorescent light or devices emitting electrical or radio waves are nearby, it could narrow
the effective area.
The remote control lamp does not blink after the shutter button on the remote control is
pressed:
j The transmitted signal may not be effective if the remote control receiver is exposed to powerful
lighting. Move the remote control closer to the camera and press the shutter button on the remote
control again.
j The transmitted signal may not be effective if the remote control is too far from the camera. Move the
remote control closer to the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control again.
j There is signal interference. Change the channel as described in the remote control’s manual.
To cancel the remote control shooting mode:
j The remote control shooting mode will not be canceled after shooting. Press the j / Y / < button to
set to [o] (single-frame shooting), etc.
To use the shutter button on the camera in the remote control shooting mode:
j The shutter button on the camera still works even in the remote control shooting mode.
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Notes
• The shutter will not be released if the subject is not in focus.
• Under bright light conditions, the remote control lamp may be difficult to see, making it hard to
determine whether or not the picture has been taken.
• Zoom is not available on the remote control.
Bulb shooting with the remote control
Set the mode dial to M, then set the shutter speed to [BULB]. g“Bulb shooting” (P. 45)
 TIPS
Remote control
Remote control receiver
Approx. 5 m (16.4 ft.) (indoor)
Approx. 3 m (9.8 ft.) (outdoor)
Approx. 3 m (9.8
ft.) (indoor) Approx. 2 m (6.6 ft
.) (outdoor)
Approx.
3 m (9.8 ft
.) (indoor)
Approx. 2
m (6.6 ft.)
(outdoor)
Press the W button on the remote
control to open the shutter.
When the time set in “BULB
TIMER” ( gP. 93) elapses, the shutter
closes automatically.
Press the T button to close the shutter.