Pentax OPTIO M40 M40 Operating Manual page 177

Problem
Subject is not in
focus
Flash does not
discharge
USB connection
with computer
does not work
properly
USB connection
with printer does
not work properly
Static electricity may occasionally prevent the camera from operating correctly. If this
should occur, try removing and then reloading the battery. If the camera turns on and
operates properly, this indicates that there is no malfunction. You can use the camera
as usual.
Cause
Subject is difficult to
focus on with
autofocus
Subject is not in
focusing area
Flash mode is set to a
(Flash Off)
Drive mode is set to 1
Focus mode is set to
s
Shooting mode is set
to d
USB connection mode
is set to [PictBridge]
USB connection mode
is set to [PC]
Remedy
Lock focus on another object located at
same distance (press shutter release
button halfway), then aim at target and
press shutter release button fully (p.40),
or use Manual Focus mode. (p.80)
Position subject in focus frame in middle of
LCD monitor. 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.
Set to Auto or b (Flash On). (p.81)
Flash will not discharge in these modes.
Change the USB connection mode to
[PC]. (p.157)
Change the USB connection mode to
[PictBridge]. (p.138)
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