Pentax K-7 K-7 Manual - Page 309

Troubleshooting 307 In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to static electricity. This can be remedied by taking the battery out and putting them back in again. When the mirror remains in the up position, take the battery out and put them back in again. Then, turn the power on. The mirror will retract. After these procedures are done, if the camera operates correctly, it does not require any repairs. We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center. Problem Cause Remedy The camera does not turn on The battery is not installed The battery power is low Check if a battery is installed. If not, install a charged battery. Replace with charged battery or use the AC adapter kit K-AC50 (optional). (p.47) 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.95) or select [Permitted] in [37. Using Aperture Ring] in the [A Custom Setting 6] menu. (p.294) The flash is charging Wait until charging is finished. There is no available Insert an SD Memory Card with available space on the SD space or delete unwanted images. (p.49, Memory Card p.79) Recording Wait until recording is finished. The autofocus does not work Autofocus cannot focus well on subjects that have low contrast (the sky, white walls), dark colors, intricate designs, rapidly- The subject is difficult to focus on moving objects or scenery shot through a window or a net-like pattern. Lock focus on another object located at the same distance as your subject, then aim at target and press 10 the shutter release button fully. Alternatively, use manual focus. (p.126) Appendix The subject is not in the focusing area Position the subject in the focus frame in the middle of the viewfinder. If the subject is outside the focusing area, aim the camera at the subject and lock the focus, then compose a picture and press the shutter release button fully. (p.124) The subject is too Move away from the subject and take a close picture.