Pentax 17231 Operation Manual - Page 229
Problem, Cause, Remedy, Flash On. p.102
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Problem Cause Remedy The picture is dark when using the flash The subject is too far away in a dark environment, such as a night scene The picture becomes dark if the subject is too far away. Take pictures within the specified flash range. The subject is not in focus The subject is difficult to focus on with autofocus The camera may have difficulty in focusing on such subjects as: low contrast subjects (a white wall, a blue sky, etc.), dark subjects, finely-patterned objects, rapidly-moving objects. It is also difficult to get proper focus when shooting through a window or a net. Try shooting using the focus lock (p.44) or Manual Focus (p.101). The subject is not in the focusing area Locate the desired subject in the focus frame (focusing area) in the center of the display. If it is difficult to do so, first lock the focus on the desired subject (focus lock) and then move the camera to recompose. The flash mode is set to a (flash off) Set to Auto or b (Flash On). (p.102) The flash does not The drive mode is set to 1 or c discharge The focus mode is set The flash does not discharge in these to s modes. The shooting mode is set to C, y or The USB connection with a The USB connection personal computer setting of the camera does not function is set to [PictBridge] properly Set the USB connection setting to [PC]. (p.201) The USB connection with a printer does not function properly The USB connection setting of the camera is set to [PC] Set the USB connection setting to [PictBridge]. (p.180) 9 Very occasionally, static electricity may cause camera malfunction. In this case, remove the battery and install it again. If the camera is then working properly, normal condition is restored and you can continue using the camera. Appendix 227