Olympus C 4000 C-4000 Zoom Reference Manual (8.2 MB) - Page 186

Chapter 11 Troubleshooting (Cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF. PAGE The subject's eyes appear red in pictures recorded with the flash. 1 The flash is in the autoflash mode. 1 This "red-eye phenomenon" occurs with all cameras when a flash is used. It is caused by light from the flash reflecting off the retina at the back of the eye. Red-eye varies depending on the individual and the shooting conditions such as ambient lighting. Use of the Red-eye reduction mode significantly reduces this phenomenon. P. 75 The picture is out of focus. 1 The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed. 2 The AF target mark was not on the subject. 3 The lens is dirty. 4 The shutter button was pressed while standing in front of the camera in the self-timer mode. 5 The manual focus was used with the wrong focal distance. 1 Hold the camera correctly, and press the shutter button. 2 Position the AF target mark on the subject, or use the focus lock. 3 Clean the lens with a soft dry cloth. 4 Press the shutter button while looking into the viewfinder, not while standing in front of the camera. 5 Use the right manual focus for the distance. P. 31, 57 P. 58, 59 P. 188 P. 91 P. 63 185