Troubleshooting - Pentax Optio E30 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
Batteries are not
installed
Battery is installed
incorrectly
Battery power is low
Camera is connected
to a PC
Camera is connected
to a AV equipment
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 batteries are installed. If not,
install batteries.
Check orientation of batteries.
Reinsert batteries according to the +-
symbols on the battery compartment.
(p.20)
Insert new batteries or use the AC adapter.
LCD monitor is off when camera is
connected to a computer.
LCD monitor is off when camera is
connected to a AV equipment.
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.25,
p.100)
Wait until recording is finished.
Picture becomes dark if subject is too far
away. Take picture within range of flash.