Troubleshooting - Ricoh PENTAX K-3 II Operating Manual

u Caution
• Flashes with the reversed polarity (the center contact on the
hot shoe is minus) cannot be used due to the risk of damaging
the camera and/or flash.
• Do not combine with accessories that have a different
number of contacts, such as Hot Shoe Grip, as a malfunction
may occur.
• Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause
equipment breakdown.
t Memo
• With the AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ,
or AF360FGZ II, you can use the high-speed sync flash
to discharge the flash and take a picture at a shutter speed
faster than 1/180 seconds. Set the exposure mode to I,
K, or L.
• By using two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ,
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AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ, or AF360FGZ II), you can use the
wireless mode to shoot in P-TTL flash mode without
connecting the flash units with a cord. In this case, set the
camera channel on the external flashes.
• You can connect an external flash
to the camera with a sync cord by
using the X-sync socket. Remove
the Sync socket 2P cap to connect
a sync cord to the X-sync socket.
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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 Cause
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
The shutter cannot
ring is set to a
be released.
position other
than 9.
The autofocus
mode is set
to x or z
and the subject
is not in focus.
The subject
is difficult
Autofocus does
to focus on.
not work.
The subject is too
close.
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.90)
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.