Troubleshooting - Pentax K-1 Operating Manual

Troubleshooting

t Memo
• In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to
causes such as static electricity, etc. This can be remedied by
taking the battery out and putting it back in again. If the
camera operates correctly, it does not require any repairs.
Problem
The battery is not
installed properly.
The camera does
not turn on.
The battery power
is low.
There is no
available space on
the memory card.
Data is being
processed.
The lens aperture
7
The shutter cannot
ring is set to a
be released.
position other than
9.
The autofocus
mode is set to
x and the
subject is not in
focus.
The subject is
difficult to focus
Autofocus does
on.
not work.
The subject is too
close.
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Cause Remedy
Check the orientation of the
battery.
Charge the battery.
Insert a memory card with
available space or delete
unwanted images.
Wait until processing is
finished.
Set the lens aperture ring to the
9 position or select [Enable] in
[26 Using Aperture Ring] of the
E4 menu. (p.109)
Set the focus method to w
and adjust focus manually.
v cannot work well for low-
contrast objects (the sky, white
walls, etc.), dark colors,
intricate designs, rapidly-
moving objects, or scenery shot
through a window or a net-like
pattern.
Lock focus on another object
located at the same distance as
your subject, then aim at the
target and take a picture.
Alternatively, use w.
Move away from the subject
and take a picture.
Problem Cause
The flash does not The flash mode is
discharge. set to A or B.
The camera is not
The USB
recognized when it
connection mode
is connected to a
is set to [PTP].
computer.
Dust or dirt
The CMOS sensor
particles appear in
is dirty or dusty.
images.
Pixel defects such
as bright spots There are
and dark spots defective pixels in
appear in the the CMOS sensor.
image.
Remedy
When the flash mode is set to
A or B, the flash does not
discharge if the subject is
bright.
Change the flash mode. (p.65)
Set [USB Connection] to [MSC]
in the D2 menu.
Activate [Dust Removal] from
the D4 menu. The Dust
Removal function can be
activated every time the camera
is turned on and off.
Refer to "Sensor Cleaning"
(p.113) if the problem persists.
Activate [Pixel Mapping] from
the D4 menu.
It takes about 30 seconds to
correct the defective pixels, so
be sure to install a fully charged
battery.