Olympus C-2040 Zoom C-2040 Zoom Reference Manual - Page 206

Troubleshooting Problems with images Problem: The picture is out of focus. Cause Solution See qThe camera moved when you pressed the shutter button (camera shake). wThe viewfinder's AF target mark was not positioned on the subject. eThe lens is soiled. rThe subject was too close. tIn Self-timer mode, you pressed the shutter button while you were standing in front of the camera. yYou used manual focus without selecting the correct focal distance. qHold the camera correctly and press the shutter button gently and smoothly. wEnsure that you subject is in the center of the shot, or use the focus lock. eClean the lens with a soft dry cloth. rUse Macro mode for subjects 7.9" to 31.5" (2.6 ft) meters from the camera. For longer distances, use the normal shooting mode. tPress the shutter button while looking through the viewfinder, not while standing in front of the camera. Alternatively, use the remote control. yUse the correct focal distance for the manual focus shot. P.58,59 P.60,78 P.208 P.84 P.60,115 P.82 Miscellaneous 10 Problem: The picture is too bright. Cause Solution See qThe flash is set to the Forced Flash mode. wThe subject was too bright. eNeared the subject by macro mode and shot the picture. qSelect a flash mode other than Forced Flash. wUse exposure compensation or take the shot from a different angle. eConfirm the effective flash range and shoot the picture. P.124 P.92,127 P.84,124 206