Olympus E-500 - Manual (Page 67)

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TIPS
The remote control lamp does not blink after the shutter button on the remote
control is pressed.
J The transmitted signal may not be effective if the remote control receiver is
exposed to powerful lighting. Move the remote control closer to the camera
and press the shutter button on the remote control again.
J The transmitted signal may not be effective if the remote control is too far
from the camera. Move the remote control closer to the camera and press
the shutter button on the remote control again.
J There is signal interference. Change the channel as described in the remote
control's instruction manual.
To cancel the remote control shooting mode:
J The remote control shooting mode will not be canceled after shooting. Set to
one of the other drive modes.
To use the shutter button on the camera in the remote control shooting mode:
J The shutter button on the camera still works even in the remote control
shooting mode.
Bulb shooting on the remote control
Set the mode dial to M, then set the shutter speed to [bulb].
Notes
• The shutter will not be released if the subject is not in focus.
• Under bright light conditions, the remote control lamp may be difficult to see, making
it hard to determine whether or not the picture has been taken.
• Zoom is not available on the remote control.
Press the W button on the
remote control to open the
shutter.
If 8 minutes elapse after
pressing the W button, the
shutter closes
automatically.
Press the T button to
close the shutter.