Olympus c-5050 zoom Reference Manual

• The focus and exposure are locked. The self-timer/remote control lamp 

blinks for about 2 seconds before taking the picture.

→ The remote control device may be too far from the camera. Move 

closer to the camera and press the shutter button on the remote 
control device again.

→ There is signal interference. Change the channel as described in 

the remote control device’s instruction manual.

How to cancel the remote control mode.
→ The remote control mode is not canceled automatically after 

shooting. Perform step 2 on page 110 and set the mode to OFF.

• If the remote control receiver is exposed to strong light, the effective 

signal distance may be reduced or shooting may not take place.

• To shoot sequential shots using the remote control device, press 

and hold the shutter button on the remote control device. If the 
camera does not receive the remote control signal properly, 
sequential shooting may stop.

• Read the remote control device’s instruction manual for information 

on playback by remote control device.

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