Pentax K2000 User Manual - Page 257

Troubleshooting 255 We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center. Problem Cause Remedy Batteries are not installed Check if batteries are installed. If not, install charged batteries. The camera does not turn on Batteries are not installed properly Check orientation of batteries. Re-insert batteries according to the +- symbols. (p.37) The battery power is Replace with charged batteries or use the low AC adapter kit K-AC84 (optional). (p.40) The shutter cannot be released The lens aperture ring setting is other than the s position Set the lens aperture ring to the s position (p.91) or select [Permitted] in [19. Using aperture ring] in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu. (p.241) 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.42, Memory Card p.73) Recording Wait until recording is finished. Autofocus cannot focus well on subjects that have low contrast (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 the shutter release button fully. The Alternatively, use manual focus. (p.116) Autofocus does not work Position the subject in the focus frame in the middle of the viewfinder. If the subject is The subject is not in outside the focusing area, aim the camera the focusing area at the subject and lock the focus, then compose a picture and press the shutter release button fully. (p.114) 12 The subject is too Move away from the subject and take a close picture. The focus mode is set to \ Set the focus mode lever to =. (p.109) Appendix