User manual OLYMPUS Μ [MJU:]-III 80

[. . . ] Battery is dead and should be replaced with a new one immediately. After about 4 1/2 minutes of inactivity, the lens retracts and the LCD panel goes out. Do not look at the sun or other strong light sources through the viewfinder. Align the film leader with the guide line (A), and place the film between the positioning guides (B). [. . . ] Since a slow shutter speed (as low as 2 seconds) is selected, use a tripod to prevent camera-shake. Have your subject stay still; otherwise, blurring may result. When taking portrait photos in backlight or underneath a tree or roof, the subject's face may look too dark if it's in front of a brighter background. The Fill-In Flash provides just the right amount of additional light to compensate for the shadow (see figure 3 on page 2) and for fluorescent light. Make sure your subject is within the flash working range (p. The flash does not fire except in the Fill-In Flash mode (see figure 4 page 2). Backlight portraits), the main subject may come out too dark or too bright. To make sure that the subject is exposed correctly use Spot Metering (see figure 7 on page 150). Position the spot marks (A) on the area where you want to measure the light. Press the shutter release button halfway; the green lamp lights and the focus and exposure are locked on that area. Reframe your subject and press the shutter release button all the way. To take a picture, point the remote control at the camera and press the button on the remote control. The selftimer/remote control indicator starts blinking, and the shutter will release about 3 seconds later (see figure 8 on page 150). In this mode, the camera warns you before you shoot if camera shake is likely to cause blurring. Also, when there is significant camera shake, this mode helps reduce blurring. If the green and orange lamps blink alternately when you hold the camera, it means that the camera is shaking and blurring may result. Hold the camera securely until the lamps stop blinking; then press the shutter release button. Press the shutter release button halfway (the focus and exposure are locked at this time). Then press the shutter release button all the way. The selftimer indicator lights for about 10 seconds and then blinks for about 2 seconds. Do not use an instrument with a sharp tip. If the selftimer/remote control indicator doesn't blink even when you press the button, replace the battery with a new one (CR2025). [. . . ] Low temperatures, even within this range may sometimes cause deterioration in battery performance, temporarily disabling the camera. This can cause mold to grow on the camera as well as other problems. Try to press the shutter release button and check the operation of the camera before use. Some airport X-ray machines can damage the film in your camera. [. . . ]