Olympus C 4000 C-4000 Zoom Reference Manual (8.2 MB) - Page 71

Taking still pictures (Cont.) Chapter 4 4 Press the shutter button all the way. ● The bottom of the memory gauge lights, the card access lamp blinks, and the camera begins storing pictures on the card. HQ 2288x1712 Memory gauge TIPS ● The monitor does not turn on. T If the camera is not used for over 3 minutes, the monitor turns off. If you operate the shutter button or zoom lever, the monitor turns on again. ● Vertical lines on the monitor screen make it hard to see the image. T Bright light (such as direct sunlight) may cause vertical lines to appear on the monitor screen. In this case, use the viewfinder. ● How to brighten/darken the monitor T Adjust the brightness in (P. 156). ● How to check the area the camera is focusing on TIf you hold down the (monitor) button while pressing the shutter button halfway, the area you are focusing on HQ 2288x1712 is enlarged (as illustrated). When using the digital zoom, this is not available. ● Camera movement is less noticeable when using the viewfinder rather than the monitor. ● Also read the "TIPS" on "Taking still pictures while using the viewfinder" (P. 67). Note ● The monitor consumes more battery power than the viewfinder. ● If you point the lens towards a bright subject, smear (lines like beams of light) may appear on the monitor image. This does not affect recorded images. 70