Troubleshooting - Pentax Optio S6 Operating Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
Camera will not
turn on
No image on
the LCD
monitor
Shutter will not
release
8
Picture is dark
172
Cause
Battery is not installed
Battery is installed
incorrectly
Battery power is low
LCD monitor is set to Off Press OK/Display button to turn LCD
Image is displayed but is
hard to see
Flash is charging
No available space on
SD Memory Card or in
built-in memory
Recording
The number of image,
movie, and voice files
recorded on the SD
Memory Card has
reached 5000.
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, making sure that the
battery matches the label inside the
battery compartment. (p.14)
Insert a charged battery or use the AC
adapter.
monitor on.
Image on LCD monitor may be hard to see
when taking pictures outside in sunlight.
When flash icon blinks red on the LCD
monitor, flash is charging and no pictures
can be taken. Flash icon lights red when
charging is completed.
Insert SD Memory Card with available space
or delete unwanted images. (p.23, 115)
Wait until recording is finished.
Change SD Memory Cards or delete
unwanted files.
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 background may appear dark if the
flash does not reach it, even with the
correct exposure. Set to A mode to
ensure both person and background are
clear. (p.51, 58)