Olympus 2500L C-2500L Digital Camera Instructions (English) - Page 90

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Questions and Answers Q How long will the batteries last? A Battery life is affected by many variables such as the amount of LCD monitor use, the frequency of flash use, as well as by the kind of battery used and the environmental conditions under which the camera is used. Using the LCD monitor frequently will use up your batteries more quickly. Keep the LCD monitor turned off to save power. Use of the optional Ni-MH rechargeable batteries or AC adapter is recommended. Q How can I correct the clock in the camera that will be used to record the date on the image data? A Data adjustment is not made when the camera is shipped. Load the lithium coin battery which came with the camera and then, set the date. Do not replace the four Ni-MH batteries and the coin battery all at the same time,other wise; date will be reset. Q How should I clean the LCD monitor? A Wipe it softly with cleaning paper. Q I forgot what I have set under the Menu. A It is recommended to reset the settings of the shooting modes. (P. 53) Q Why do the subjects' eyes sometimes appear red in pictures? A This "red-eye phenomenon" can occur 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 Reducing Pre-Flash mode significantly reduces this phenomenon. Q Can I use a filter or hood? A A 55mm filter or a hood can be used with the optional Step up ring. (The edges of the image may be trimmed if the WIDE zoom or a 43mm hood is used.) Q How should I store the camera? A Cameras are susceptible to damage caused by dust, moisture, and salt. Wipe and dry the camera thoroughly before storing it. After using it at the beach, wipe it with a cloth that has been moistened with fresh water and then wrung out. Do not store in an area where mothballs are used. Unload the batteries if you do not plan to use the camera for a long period. Q Can I use the extension flash? A Yes, you can. Please visit our Internet home page (http://www.olympus.com). E-84

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Q
How long will the batteries last?
A
Battery life is affected by many variables such as the
amount of LCD monitor use, the frequency of flash use,
as well as by the kind of battery used and the environ-
mental conditions under which the camera is used. Using
the LCD monitor frequently will use up your batteries
more quickly. Keep the LCD monitor turned off to save
power. Use of the optional Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
or AC adapter is recommended.
Q
How can I correct the clock in the camera that will be
used to record the date on the image data?
A
Data adjustment is not made when the camera is
shipped. Load the lithium coin battery which came with
the camera and then, set the date. Do not replace the
four Ni-MH batteries and the coin battery all at the same
time,other wise; date will be reset.
Q
How should I clean the LCD monitor?
A
Wipe it softly with cleaning paper.
Q
I forgot what I have set under the Menu.
A
It is recommended to reset the settings of the shooting
modes. (P. 53)
Q
Why do the subjects' eyes sometimes appear red in pic-
tures?
A
This "red-eye phenomenon" can occur 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 con-
ditions such as ambient lighting. Use of the Red-Eye
Reducing Pre-Flash mode significantly reduces this phe-
nomenon.
Q
Can I use a filter or hood?
A
A 55mm filter or a hood can be used with the optional
Step up ring. (The edges of the image may be trimmed if
the WIDE zoom or a 43mm hood is used.)
Q
How should I store the camera?
A
Cameras are susceptible to damage caused by dust,
moisture, and salt. Wipe and dry the camera thoroughly
before storing it. After using it at the beach, wipe it with a
cloth that has been moistened with fresh water and then
wrung out. Do not store in an area where mothballs are
used. Unload the batteries if you do not plan to use the
camera for a long period.
Q
Can I use the extension flash?
A
Yes, you can. Please visit our Internet home page
Questions and Answers