Troubleshooting - Pentax 18263 - OptioS Digital Camera Operating Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
Power will not
come on
No image on the
LCD monitor
Shutter will not
release
Picture is dark
128
Cause
Battery is not installed
Battery is installed
incorrectly
Battery power is low
LCD monitor is set to
OFF
Image is displayed but
is hard to see
Flash is charging
No available space on
SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard 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 with ( ) symbol
towards back of camera. (p.13)
Insert a charged battery or use the
AC adapter.
Press Display button to turn LCD
monitor on. (p.40)
Image on LCD monitor may be
hard to see when taking pictures
outside in sunlight.
When flash lamp blinks red, flash
is charging and no pictures can be
taken. Lamp lights red when
charging is completed.
Insert SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard with available
space or delete unwanted images.
(p.16, 84)
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 dark background, such as
night scene, the person may
appear dark if the flash does not
reach background even with cor-
rect exposure. Set to
ensure both person and back-
ground are clear. (p.36)
mode to