Hey. My camera turns on and was taking pictures fine, but for the past few times, I think the flash hasn't been working properly as the photos having been coming out black. Immediately after I take a black photo though (even with a forced flash), it immediately takes a good photo after... so I'm not sure what is going on..... also... I was trying to upload photos to my laptop which is never usually a problem, but when I turn the computer on, it gives me the menu, I pick to download to computer, and then it says 'please wait' (or what ever it says) but nothing changes, and if I go into 'my computer' the laptop doesn't recognise that it has a camera attached. I've even bought another cable in case it was the cable that was broken... but its still not working. As I say, never had a problem before, and not had any drops / knocks and no obvious reason why its suddenly changed..... Look forward to hearing from you.

SOURCE: lines through photos

This is a mainboard processor problem It is a maker repair or replacement situation depending upon the age of the camera - contact Olympus support Be prepared to buy a new camera however if they want money for a repair.

SOURCE: screen is black for photo taking

Not really a solution, but I think you have the same problem I do. I believe that the shutter is sticking. Mine will work for one shot every 3 or 5 power cycles (turn it off and on again)

SOURCE: Connecting Camera to Computer

could be driver issue on the computer but to check it out, plug the camera into another computer and see if you get the same thing

SOURCE: camera takes black photos

The problem you are describing is a problem with one of the chips in the camera that controls image processing. It seems to have failed and needs to be replaced. Following are the instructions to send your camera to Olympus for service.

http://olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_servicerepair.asp

Olympus will charge a flat rate repair fee for this product if beyond the one year factory warranty or the warranty is voided. The cost is $103.85 plus your local sales tax. This covers parts and labor, factory cleaning and diagnostic check, 6 month warranty and the cost of shipping the product back to you is all included in that price.

SOURCE: When taking pictures outside bright white photos

I suspect that the film speed is set incorrectly. You need to change the value of the ISO from the menu button near the LCD. Scroll through the menu till you come to ISO ( on film cameras this was the old ASA) for low light conditions one pushed the ASA to a higher rating like ASA 400 which was more sensitive to light, thus better pics in a low light environment.

So you need the opposite and so 100 ASA ( ISO) should help you take better pics in bright sunlight.. you can go as low as 64 if your camera has a setting that low.
Apertures will be different for each ISO value selected so when you look through the lens you will see numbers like F16 in the display ir F8 in a lower light situation.
Rule of thumb
Larger the number smaller the aperture ( sharper the image and for bright light situations
Lower the number larger the aperture to let in more light

average light F8 and this is usually the one the flash selects

Use your manual to learn how to manipulate the ISO and your manual selection of apertures. Your photos wilol improve 100%

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