Troubleshooting - Pentax Optio WP Operating Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
Camera will not
turn on
No image on 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
Camera is connected
to a PC
Camera is connected
to a TV
LCD monitor is set to
OFF
Image is displayed but
is hard to see
Flash is charging
No available space on
SD Memory Card or in
the built-in memory
Recording
Subject is too far away
in a dark environment,
such as a night scene
Remedy
Check if battery is installed. If not, install
battery.
Check orientation of battery. Reinsert
battery according to +- symbols. (p.23)
Charge the battery.
LCD monitor is off when camera is
connected to a computer.
LCD monitor is off when camera is
connected to a TV.
Press the 4 button to turn LCD monitor
on. (p.79)
Image on LCD monitor may be hard to
see when taking pictures outside in
sunlight. Increase brightness of LCD
monitor. (p.161)
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.28,
114)
Wait until recording is finished.
Picture becomes dark if subject is too far
away. Take picture within range of flash.