Troubleshooting - Pentax K-7 Operating Manual

Troubleshooting

In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to static
electricity. This can be remedied by taking the battery out and putting them
back in again. When the mirror remains in the up position, take the battery
out and put them back in again. Then, turn the power on. The mirror will
retract. After these procedures are done, if the camera operates correctly,
it does not require any repairs.
We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service
center.
Problem
The battery is not
The camera
installed
does not
The battery power is
turn on
low
The lens aperture
ring setting is other
than the s position
The shutter
The flash is charging Wait until charging is finished.
does not
release
There is no available
space on the SD
Memory Card
Recording
The subject is
difficult to focus on
The
autofocus
does not
work
The subject is not in
the focusing area
The subject is too
close
Cause
Check if a battery is installed. If not, install a
charged battery.
Replace with charged battery or use the AC
adapter kit K-AC50 (optional). (p.47)
Set the lens aperture ring to the s position
(p.95) or select [Permitted] in [37. Using
Aperture Ring] in the [A Custom Setting 6]
menu. (p.294)
Insert an SD Memory Card with available
space or delete unwanted images. (p.49,
p.79)
Wait until recording is finished.
Autofocus cannot focus well on subjects
that have low contrast (the sky, white walls),
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 target and press
the shutter release button fully.
Alternatively, use manual focus. (p.126)
Position the subject in the focus frame in the
middle of the viewfinder. If the subject is
outside the focusing area, aim the camera
at the subject and lock the focus, then
compose a picture and press the shutter
release button fully. (p.124)
Move away from the subject and take a
picture.
Remedy
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