Troubleshooting - Pentax K100 D Operating Manual

Troubleshooting

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We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center.
Problem
Camera does
not turn on
The shutter
does not release
6
The Autofocus
does not work
Cause
Batteries are not
installed
Batteries are not
installed properly
Battery power is low
The lens aperture
ring setting is other
than the s position
Flash is charging
No available space on
SD Memory Card
Recording
Subject is difficult to
focus on
Subject is not in
focusing area
Subject is too close
The focus mode is
set to \
The [AF Mode] in the
[A Rec. Mode] is
set to k
(Continuous mode)
The Capture mode is
set to \ (Moving
Object) mode
Remedy
Check if batteries are installed. If not, install
batteries.
Check orientation of batteries.
Re-insert batteries according to the +-
symbols. (p.25)
Replace with a charged battery set or use the
AC adapter. (p.28)
Set the lens aperture ring to the s position
(p.139) or select [Permitted] in [Using
aperture ring] in the [A Custom Setting]
menu (p.188).
Wait until charging is finished.
Insert SD Memory Card with available space or
delete unwanted images. (p.29, p.79)
Wait until recording is finished.
Autofocus cannot focus well on subjects that
have low contrast (the sky, white walls), dark
colors, intricate designs, are moving quickly
or scenery shot through a window or a net-
like pattern. Lock focus on another object
located at same distance (press shutter
release button halfway), then aim at target
and press shutter release button fully.
Alternatively, use manual focus. (p.132)
Position subject in focus frame in middle of
viewfinder. If the subject is outside the
focusing area, aim the camera at the subject
and lock the focus (press shutter release
button halfway), then compose picture and
press the shutter release button fully.
Move away from the subject and take a picture.
Set the focus mode lever to =. (p.124)
Set the [AF Mode] in the [A Rec. Mode] to
l (Single mode). (p.127)
Set the Capture mode to setting other than
\ (Moving Object) mode. (p.50)