Olympus C-2040 Zoom C-2040 Zoom Reference Manual - Page 64

Shooting q When the buffer memory is full, the top of the memory gauge lights and no more Monitor P F2.0 1/800 0.0 shots can be taken. q If "REC VIEW" is set to "OFF" (P.183), photographed images 2 are not shown on the monitor. q Selecting "CHECK" (P.184) allows you to choose whether to record or discard the picture you have just shot. Memory gauge Shooting and Playback Basics No shots 1 shot taken taken 2 or more No shots taken photography possible • Do not apply excessive force to the monitor. • Use the image on the monitor only to compose the shot. The monitor is not designed to show details such as the focus or exposure. • Using the monitor to take pictures increases the time required to write pictures to the card. • When the subject is at an angle to the camera, the edges of the image may appear jagged on the monitor. This is not a malfunction. • Light may appear in bands at the top and bottom of the monitor. This is not a malfunction. • When you are shooting in bright conditions, such as in sunlight, vertical streaks (or smears) may appear on the monitor. If the image is difficult to see, use the optical viewfinder. • Though you can take pictures using the monitor, using the optical viewfinder tends to reduce camera movement and makes shooting easier. Switching the monitor off also reduces battery consumption, allowing you to take pictures for longer. • The actual image shot is slightly larger than the image you see in the viewfinder or on the monitor. 64