Pentax 18836 Operation Manual - Page 148

Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Batteries are not installed Check if batteries are installed. If not, install batteries. Camera will not turn on Battery is installed incorrectly Check orientation of batteries. Reinsert batteries according to the +symbols on the battery compartment. (p.20) Battery power is low Insert new batteries or use the AC adapter. Camera is connected LCD monitor is off when camera is to a PC connected to a computer. No image on LCD monitor Camera is connected to a AV equipment LCD monitor is off when camera is connected to a AV equipment. Image is displayed but is hard to see Image on LCD monitor may be hard to see when taking pictures outside in sunlight. Flash is charging Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging. Wait until charging is finished. Shutter will not release No available space on Insert SD Memory Card with available SD Memory Card or in space or delete unwanted images. (p.25, the built-in memory p.100) Recording Wait until recording is finished. Picture is dark Subject is too far away in a dark environment, such as a night scene Picture becomes dark if subject is too far away. Take picture within range of flash. 9 Appendix 146

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9
Appendix
Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Camera will not
turn on
Batteries are not
installed
Check if batteries are installed. If not,
install batteries.
Battery is installed
incorrectly
Check orientation of batteries.
Reinsert batteries according to the
+-
symbols on the battery compartment.
(p.20)
Battery power is low
Insert new batteries or use the AC adapter.
No image on LCD
monitor
Camera is connected
to a PC
LCD monitor is off when camera is
connected to a computer.
Camera is connected
to a AV equipment
LCD monitor is off when camera is
connected to a AV equipment.
Image is displayed but
is hard to see
Image on LCD monitor may be hard to
see when taking pictures outside in
sunlight.
Shutter will not
release
Flash is charging
Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is
charging. Wait until charging is finished.
No available space on
SD Memory Card or in
the built-in memory
Insert SD Memory Card with available
space or delete unwanted images. (p.25,
p.100)
Recording
Wait until recording is finished.
Picture is dark
Subject is too far away
in a dark environment,
such as a night scene
Picture becomes dark if subject is too far
away. Take picture within range of flash.