Olympus C480 Camcorder User Manual


 
Troubleshooting
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The monitor goes off.
The camera is in the
sleep mode.
Press the shutter button or #.–
The flash does not fire.
The subject is
illuminated.
If you want the flash to fire on a brightly
illuminated subject, set the flash to [#].
P. 41
Sequential shooting is
set.
The flash does not fire in the sequential
shooting mode.
Set [j] in the top menu to [OFF].
P. 47
The camera records
movies.
The flash does not fire in the movie mode.
Select a shooting mode other than n.
P. 46
Super macro mode is
set.
The flash does not fire in the super macro
mode. Set [&] to [OFF] or [&].
P. 40
Panorama mode is set. The flash does not fire in the panorama
mode.
P. 49
The battery run time is brief.
You are using the
camera in a cold
environment.
Battery performance deteriorates in low
temperatures. Keep the camera warm by
putting it inside your coat or clothing.
The remaining battery
power is not indicated
correctly.
When battery consumption fluctuates
considerably, the camera may turn off
without displaying the battery warning
indicator. Replace the batteries with new
ones, or charge the batteries.
The battery check indication in the monitor is blinking red.
The battery power is
exhausted.
Replace the batteries with new ones, or
charge the batteries.
* Condensation: When it is cold outside, the water vapor in the air is rapidly cooled and
turns to droplets of water.
Condensation occurs when the camera is suddenly taken from a cold
place into a warm room.
Possible cause Corrective action
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