Troubleshooting - Pentax Optio MX Operating Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
Camera will not
turn on
No image on
the LCD
monitor
Shutter will not
release
Picture is dark
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Cause
Battery is not installed
Battery is installed
incorrectly
Battery power is low
AA batteries have been
inserted
Camera is connected to
a PC by the USB cable
Camera is connected to
a TV
Image is displayed but is
hard to see
Flash is charging
No available space on
SD Memory Card
Recording
Subject is too far away in
a dark environment,
such as a night scene
Background is dark
Remedy
Check battery is installed. If not, install
battery.
Check orientation of battery.
Reinsert battery according to the +-
symbols on the battery compartment.
(p.15)
Insert a new or charged battery or use the
AC adapter.
AA batteries cannot be used in this
camera. Use a D-LI7 battery.
LCD monitor is off when camera is
connected to a PC.
LCD monitor is off when camera is
connected to a TV.
Image on LCD monitor may be hard to see
when taking pictures outside in sunlight.
Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is
charging. Wait until charging is finished.
Insert SD Memory Card with available
space or delete unwanted images. (p.17,
103)
Wait until recording is finished.
Picture becomes dark if subject is too far
away. Take picture within range of flash.
When taking a picture of a person against
a dark background, such as a night scene,
the person may appear dark if the flash
does not reach the background even with
the correct exposure. Set to B in Picture
mode to ensure both person and
background are clear. (p.48)