Pentax 19165 Operation Manual - Page 186

Problem Cause Remedy Subject is not in Subject difficult to focus Subjects difficult to focus on using focus on 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. Subject is not in focusing Position subject in focus frame J area (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. Subject is too close Set focus mode on q (Macro) or r (Super Macro). (p.78) Focus mode is set on q Normal pictures will be out of focus if (Macro) or r (Super taken with focus mode set on q (Macro) Macro) or r (Super Macro). Flash does not discharge Flash mode is set to Off Set to Auto or b. (p.81) The Capture mode is set Flash will not discharge in these modes. to C (Movie) mode, You can cancel the non-flash setting in Continuous Shooting, (Sport) mode and E (Pet) mode. Infinity, (Sport) mode, or E (Pet) mode The USB The USB Connection Set the USB Connection setting to PC. Connection setting of the camera is (p.168) 8 with a personal set to PictBridge. computer does not function properly. The USB Connection with a printer does not function properly. The USB Connection Set the USB Connection setting to setting of the camera is PictBridge. (p.168) set to PC. 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. Appendix 184