Olympus IR 500 IR-500 Reference Manual (English) - Page 234

If a problem arises Possible cause Corrective action ( The image not focused on is played back. The subject that are difficult to focus on was shot. "FLASH MODE" is set to "$" (flash off) in insufficient light condition (camera movement occurred). Use focus lock to obtain an accurate focus. Set "FLASH MODE" to other than "$." The shutter speed is slow when you shoot in flash- off mode. Secure the camera or hold the camera firmly. The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed (camera movement occurred). Hold the camera correctly, and press the shutter button gently. As the shutter speed is slower, camera movement more likely to occur. When you take a night scene picture or shoot in flash-off mode, secure the camera or hold the camera firmly. The subject was too close. If the distance between the lens and subject is less than 30 cm (11.9",) shoot in super macro mode. There was water on the lens or the lens was dirty. Wipe the water and dirt off the lens. Use a commercially available blower brush and then wipe with a supplied lens cleaner to remove dust. Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty. Ref. page P.45 P.51 P.41 P.54 P.246 Chapter 10: Others 234