Pentax ISTDS Operation Manual - Page 189
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting 187 Appendix We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center. Problem Cause Remedy Battery is not installed Check if battery is installed. If not, install battery. Camera does not turn on Battery is not installed properly Check orientation of battery. Re-insert battery according to the +- symbols. (p.25) Battery power is low Replace with a charged battery or use the AC adapter. (p.28) The shutter does not release The lens aperture ring setting is other than the s position Set the lens aperture ring to the s position (p.133) or select [2 (Permitted)] in [Using aperture ring] in the [A Custom] menu (p.179). Flash is charging Wait until charging is finished. No available space Insert SD Memory Card with available 6 on SD Memory space or delete unwanted images. (p.29, Card p.73) Recording Wait until recording is finished. Subject is difficult to focus on The Autofocus does not work Subject is not in focusing area Autofocus cannot focus well on subjects that have low contrast (the sky, white walls), dark colors, intricate designs, are moving quickly or scenery shot through a window or a net-like pattern. Lock focus on another object located at same distance (press shutter release button halfway), then aim at target and press shutter release button fully. Alternatively, use manual focus. (p.121) Position subject in focus frame in middle of viewfinder. 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 Move away from the subject and take a picture.