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Troubleshooting - Pentax QS-1 Operation Manual

Qs-1 camera

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Troubleshooting

tMemo
• In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to
static electricity. This can be remedied by taking the battery
out and putting it back in again. If the camera operates
correctly, it does not require any repairs.
Problem
Cause
Battery is not
installed properly.
The camera does
not turn on.
The battery power
is low.
The built-in flash
is charging.
There is no
The shutter cannot
available space on
be released.
the memory card.
Data is being
processed.
The subject
is difficult to
Autofocus does
focus on.
not work.
The subject is too
close.
Remedy
Check the orientation of battery.
Charge the battery.
Wait until charging is finished.
Insert a memory card with
available space or delete
unwanted images.
Wait until processing is
finished.
v cannot work well for
low-contrast objects (the sky,
white walls, etc.), dark colors,
intricate designs, rapidly-
moving objects or scenery
shot through a window or
a net-like pattern.
Lock focus on another object
located at the same distance
as your subject, then aim
at the target and take a picture.
Alternatively, use w. (p.42)
Move away from the subject
and take a picture.
Problem
Cause
[Autofocus
Method] is set to
e or f.
The focus cannot
The capture mode
be locked.
is set to e, l,
o or u of S
mode.
When the flash
mode is set to A
or B, the flash
does not
discharge if the
The built-in flash
subject is bright.
does not
discharge.
The capture mode
is set to c, g,
j, k, r, o,
s, t, u or v
of S mode.
The camera is not
The USB
recognized when it
connection mode
is connected to a
is set to [PTP].
computer.
The shooting
The quick dial is
settings cannot be
set to the position
changed.
1 to 4.
Remedy
Set [Autofocus Method] to g,
h or i. (p.41)
[Autofocus Method] is fixed
to f in these modes.
Set a capture mode other
than those shown to the left.
Change the flash mode. (p.39)
The flash mode is fixed to J
in these modes. Set a capture
mode other than those shown
to the left.
Set [USB Connection] to [MSC]
in [Interface Options] of the D2
menu.
When you use the quick dial to
take pictures, priority is given to
the settings saved in the quick
dial.
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