Pentax Optio S40 Operation Manual - Page 127

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 (focusing area 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.60) Focus mode is set on Normal pictures will be out of focus if q (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.62) The Capture mode is set Flash will not discharge in these modes. to C or J in d mode, Continuous Shooting or Infinity-Landscape mode. Zoom will not Focus mode is set on Zoom does not function in Super Macro work Super Macro mode. 8 Appendix 125