Troubleshooting - Pentax Optio S50 Operating Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
Camera will not
turn on
No image on
the LCD
monitor
Shutter will not
release
8
Picture is dark
128
Cause
Batteries are not
installed
Batteries are installed
incorrectly
Battery power is low
LCD monitor is set to
OFF
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 or in
built-in memory
Recording
Subject is too far away in
a dark environment,
such as a night scene
Background is dark
Remedy
Check batteries are installed .If not, install
batteries.
Check orientation of batteries.
Reinsert batteries according to the +-
symbols on the battery compartment.
(p.14)
Insert new or charged batteries or use the
AC adapter.
Press DISPLAY button to turn LCD
monitor on. (p.60)
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.
When flash status lamp blinks red, flash is
charging and no pictures can be taken.
Lamp lights red when charging is
completed.
Insert SD Memory Card with available
space or delete unwanted images.
(p.17, 92)
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 . mode to
ensure both person and background are
clear. (p.59)