The Olympus Stylus 760 digital camera provides users with high quality images in most shooting conditions. On some occasions, users operating the Stylus 760 will encounter problems with the camera, including power issues, the shutter button not functioning and blurry images. These problems are common and do not require the assistance of a service technician. Users can fix most problems by troubleshooting the camera.
Instructions
Power Problems
1. Ensure the battery is properly inserted in the camera. Turn the camera over so the bottom is facing up and open the battery compartment door. The battery should sit in the battery compartment with the label facing the front of the camera.
2. Recharge the battery using the supplied charger. To use the battery charger, take the battery out of the camera and slide it onto the charger with the label of the battery facing up. Plug the battery charger's power cord into an electrical outlet. The red indicator light will turn on while the battery is charging and turn off when the battery is fully charged.
3. Remove the battery from the camera and place it in your pocket if you are in cold conditions. Cold batteries may not have enough power to operate the camera. Place the warmed battery back in the camera and test it again.
Shutter Does Not Work," the star symbol or "Guide." You cannot take pictures in these modes.
5. Exit out of "Sleep" mode by pressing the "Zoom" buttons. The camera enters "Sleep" mode after a period of inactivity to save battery life. Pressing the shutter button will not wake the camera from "Sleep" mode.
6. Check that the flash has finished charging before trying to take another picture. The flash indicator is a lightening bolt symbol to the right of the LCD screen. When the indicator light stops blinking, the camera is ready to take the next picture.
Blurry Photographs
7. Keep your hands still and press the shutter button with a slow, even movement. Camera shake is one of the most common causes of picture blur. If you are unable to keep the camera still, place the camera on a flat surface or tripod before taking the picture.
8. Use the flash or move the subject to a better lit environment. Low light conditions can cause blur because the shutter speed is slower. The longer the shutter is open, the better chance it will catch movement from the subject or the photographer.
9. Press the "Image Stabilization" button on the back of the camera and then the "OK" button to confirm the selection. The "Image Stabilization" button is the button with the symbol of the waving hand. When used, the camera automatically makes adjustments to reduce the amount of blur in the photograph.
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