Troubleshooting - Pentax DS2 Operating Manual

Troubleshooting

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We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service
center.
Problem
Camera does
not turn on
The shutter
does not
release
6
The Autofocus
does not work
Cause
Batteries are not
installed
Batteries are not
installed properly
Battery power is
low
The lens aperture
ring setting is other
than the s position
Flash is charging
No available space
on SD Memory
Card
Recording
Subject is difficult
to focus on
Subject is not in
focusing area
Subject is too close
Remedy
Check if batteries are installed. If not,
install batteries.
Check orientation of batteries.
Re-insert batteries according to the +-
symbols. (p.25)
Replace with a charged battery set or use
the AC adapter. (p.28)
Set the lens aperture ring to the s position
(p.134) or select [2 Permitted] in [Using
aperture ring] in the [A Custom Setting]
menu (p.182).
Wait until charging is finished.
Insert SD Memory Card with available
space or delete unwanted images. (p.29,
p.73)
Wait until recording is finished.
Autofocus cannot focus well on subjects
that have low contrast (the sky, white
walls), dark colors, intricate designs, are
moving quickly or scenery shot through a
window or a net-like pattern. Lock focus on
another object located at same distance
(press shutter release button halfway),
then aim at target and press shutter
release button fully. Alternatively, use
manual focus. (p.126)
Position subject in focus frame in middle of
viewfinder. If the subject is outside the
focusing area, aim the camera at the
subject and lock the focus (press shutter
release button halfway), then compose
picture and press the shutter release
button fully.
Move away from the subject and take a
picture.