Olympus E-500 User Manual
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If you encounter problems
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Turning the camera's power off does not reset the stored settings.
This camera retains the
saved settings after the
camera's power is turned off.
Turning the camera's power off does not reset
the saved settings.
Set [CUSTOM RESET SETTING] to [RESET],
then turn off the camera.
The picture is out of focus.
The subject is too close.
Move back to the closest focusing distance for
the lens and take the picture.
–
Subjects are difficult to
focus on (AF does not
work properly).
Use manual focus or focus lock to focus on the
subject and then shoot.
The subject is dark.
Set [AF ILLUMINATOR] to [ON] in the menu and
raise the flash.
There is condensation* in
the lens or viewfinder.
Turn off the camera's power and wait until the
camera is dry.
–
The picture is blurred.
A subject unsuited to AF
was taken.
Use manual focus or focus lock to focus on the
subject and then shoot.
The camera moved when
the shutter button was
pressed.
Camera vibrations will result in a blurred picture.
Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter
button gently. When a telephoto lens is used,
special care is needed.
–
ISO is set to auto in a dark
environment.
The camera is more likely to move with slower
shutter speeds. Use the flash or set a higher ISO
sensitivity. The use of a tripod is also
recommended.
[RELEASE PRIORITY S]
or [RELEASE PRIORITY
C] is set to [ON].
The [RELEASE PRIORITY S] & [RELEASE
PRIORITY C] functions on this camera allow you
to release the shutter at exactly the right
moment.
However, when [RELEASE PRIORITY S] or
[RELEASE PRIORITY C] is set to [ON], the
shutter will be released even if the subject is not
in focus.
Make sure that [RELEASE PRIORITY S] or
[RELEASE PRIORITY C] is set to [OFF] or the
AF confirmation mark lights on the viewfinder
before pressing the button all the way.
The lens was dirty.
Clean the lens. Use a commercially available
blower blush and then wipe with a lens cleaner to
remove dust. Mold may form on the lens surface
if the lens is left dirty.
Possible cause
Corrective action
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