Troubleshooting - Pentax Optio S5z Operating Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
Camera will not
turn on
No image on
the LCD
monitor
Shutter will not
release
Picture is dark
8
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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.21,
111)
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.46, 54)