Troubleshooting - Pentax OPTIO S5N 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
LCD monitor is set to OFF
in Voice Recording mode
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 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.
Press OK/Display button to turn LCD monitor
on.
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.22, 110)
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
background may appear dark if the flash does
not reach it, even with the correct exposure.
Set to B mode to ensure both person and
background are clear. (p.47, 54)