Pentax Optio A10 Operating Manual page 177

Problem
Subject is not in Subject difficult to focus
focus on
Subject is not in focusing
area
Subject is too close
Focus mode is set on q
(Macro) or r (Super
Macro)
Flash does not Flash mode is set to Off Set to Auto or b. (p.74)
discharge
The Capture mode is set
to C (Movie) mode,
Continuous Shooting, s
(Infinity),
mode, E (Pet) mode or
x (Candlelight) mode.
The USB The USB Connection
Connection setting of the camera is
with a personal set to PictBridge.
computer does
not function
properly.
The USB The USB Connection
Connection
setting of the camera is
with a printer
set to PC.
does not
function
properly.
Very occasionally, static electricity may cause malfunction of the
camera. In this case, remove the battery and install it again. If the
camera works properly, the camera is in its normal condition and you can
continue to use it.
Cause
Subjects difficult to focus on using
autofocus: objects with little contrast (blue
sky, white walls, etc.), dark objects, finely
patterned objects, fast-moving objects,
scenery through window or net, etc. Lock
focus on another object located at same
distance (press shutter release button
halfway), then aim at target and press
shutter release button fully, or use Manual
Focus mode.
Position subject in focus frame (focusing
area) in middle of LCD monitor. 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.
Set focus mode on q (Macro) or
r (Super Macro). (p.71)
Normal pictures will be out of focus if
taken with focus mode set on q (Macro)
or r (Super Macro).
Flash will not discharge in these modes.
You can cancel the non-flash setting for
(Sport) (Candlelight) mode.
Set the USB Connection setting to PC.
(p.159)
Set the USB Connection setting to
PictBridge. (p.159)
Remedy
(Sport) mode, E (Pet) mode and x
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