Pentax Optio S55, Operating Manual

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Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Remedy
Camera will not
turn on Batteries are not
installed Check batteries are installed .If not, install
batteries.
Batteries are installed
incorrectly Check orientation of batteries.
Reinsert batteries according to the
+-
symbols on the battery compartment.
(p.16)
Battery power is low Insert new or charged batteries or use the
AC adapter.
No image on
the LCD
monitor LCD monitor is set to
OFF Press DISPLAY button to turn LCD
monitor on. (p.45)
Camera is connected to
a PC by the USB cable LCD monitor is off when camera is
connected to a PC.
Camera is connected to
a TV LCD monitor is off when camera is
connected to a TV.
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 When flash status lamp blinks red, flash is
charging and no pictures can be taken.
Lamp lights red when charging is
completed.
No available space on
SD Memory Card or in
built-in memory Insert SD Memory Card with available
space or delete unwanted images.
(p.21, 96)
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.
Background is dark When taking a picture of a person against
a dark background, such as a night scene,
the background may appear dark if the
flash does not reach it even with the
correct exposure.
Set to
.
mode to
ensure both person and background are
clear. (p.44)