Pentax *ist Operating Manual page 147

Symptoms
AE lock function does
not operate.
Focus indicator in
the viewfinder blinks.
The built-in flash
does not charge.
The built-in flash does
not activate when the
flash-pop up button is
depressed.
The built-in flash
does not pop up
automatically.
The built-in flash
does not discharge
even if the flash is in
the popped-up position.
The power zoom
system does not
function.
The film does not
rewind automatically
when finished.
• In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to
static electricity. This can be remedied by taking the batteries
out and putting them back in again.
• When the mirror remains in the upper position, take the
batteries out and put them back in again.
Then, turn the power on, and turn the power off with
pressing the shutter release button. After the procedure is
done, the camera may operate correctly.
Causes
The Metered Manual Mode
or Bulb Timer Exposure
Mode is being used.
The subject is too close or
difficult to autofocus.
Low battery warning
the LCD panel blinking.
The exposure mode is being
set to .
The mode dial is set to
other than the Auto picture
or Picture mode.
Hot shoe cover is used
other than F
K
When the appears on
the LCD panel, the built-in
flash does not discharge in
bright lighting conditions.
The camera does not have
the power zoom function.
The custom function [CF10]
has been set to the setting
number [2].
Remedies
Set the exposure mode dial
to the other position.
Focus manually by using the
matte field.
Replace the batteries.
on
Set the mode dial other
than .
Set the exposure mode dial
to the Auto picture or Picture
mode.
Use the Hot shoe cover F
For automatic rewind when
the film is finished, set the
custom function [CF10] to [1].
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Reference
p. 67
p. 76
p. 78
p. 94
p. 23
p. 104
p. 66
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K
p. 130
p. 45
p. 18
p. 139