Pentax Optio Operation Manual - Page 197

Problem Cause Remedy The subject is difficult to focus on with autofocus Lock the focus on another object at the same distance (press the shutter release button halfway), then aim at the target and press the shutter release button fully (p.40), or use the Manual Focus mode. (p.86) The subject is not in focus The subject is not in the focusing area Position the subject in the focus frame in the middle of the LCD monitor. If the subject is outside the focusing area, aim the camera at the subject and lock the focus (press the shutter release button halfway), then compose picture and press the shutter release button fully. The subject is too close Set the focus mode to q. (p.85) The focus mode is set Normal pictures will be out of focus if to q taken with focus mode set to q. The flash mode is set to a (flash off) Set to Auto or b (Flash On). (p.87) The flash does not Ttoh1 e droivr ecmode is set discharge The focus mode is set The flash will not discharge in these to s modes. The shooting mode is set to C The USB connection with computer does not work properly The USB connection mode is set to [PictBridge] Change the USB connection mode to [PC]. (p.174) The USB connection with printer does not work properly The USB connection Change the USB connection mode to mode is set to [PC] [PictBridge]. (p.153) Static electricity may occasionally prevent the camera from operating correctly. If this 9 should occur, try removing and then reloading the battery. If the camera turns on and operates properly, this indicates that there is no malfunction. You can use the camera as usual. Appendix 195