Olympus SP-560 Instruction Manual

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62 ENGetting to know your camera betterGetting to know your camera betterThe direction of the batteries is incorrect.• Insert the batteries in the correct direction.The battery power is exhausted• Insert new batteries. When using rechargable batteries, charge the batteries.The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold• Battery performance declines in low temperatures, and the charge may not be sufficient toturn on the camera. Remove the battery and warm it by putting it in your pocket for a while.The camera is connected to a computer• The camera will not operate while it is connected to a computer.• If the contact area of the card is contaminated, data in the card cannot be read and the[CARD SETUP] screen may appear. In this case, select [xD CARD CLEAN], press o,remove the card, and then wipe the contact area with a soft dry cloth.The camera is in sleep mode• To save battery power, the camera automatically goes into sleep mode and the monitorturns off if there is no operation for 3 minutes when the camera is turned on (when the lensis extended and the monitor is on). No picture is taken even if the shutter button is fullypressed in this mode. Operate the zoom lever or other buttons to restore the camera fromsleep mode before taking a picture. If the camera is further left for 12 minutes, itautomatically turns off (the lens retracts and the monitor turns off). Press the o toturn the camera on.The mode dial is set to q• This is the playback mode for displaying pictures on the monitor. Set the mode dial to ashooting mode.The mode dial is set to g• No pictures can be taken when the shooting guide is being displayed. Take a picture aftermaking the settings following the shooting guide, or turn the mode dial and set it to theposition other than g in the shooting mode.The flash is charging• Wait until # (flash charge) stops blinking before taking the picture.The camera's internal temperature increases• With prolonged camera use, the internal temperature may increase, resulting in automaticshutdown. If this occurs, remove the battery from the camera and wait until the camera hassufficiently cooled. The camerafs external temperature may also increase during use,however this is normal and does not indicate malfunction.The memory gauge is full• No pictures can be taken when the memory gauge is full. Wait until there is space in thememory gauge.Shooting tips and informationTips before you start taking picturesThe camera does not turn on even when the batteries are loadedThe card cannot be usedNo picture is taken when the shutter button is presseda b c dBefore taking anypictures (Off)Maximum reached(All lit)After taking onepicture (Lit)After taking severalpictures (Lit)Take a picture Take a picture Take a pictureWait