Pentax Optio S5n, Operating Manual

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Appendix
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Remedy
Camera will not
turn on Battery is not installed Check battery is installed. If not, install
battery.
Battery is installed
incorrectly Check orientation of battery.
Reinsert battery, making sure that the battery
matches the label inside the battery
compartment. (p.14)
Battery power is low Insert a charged battery or use the AC adapter.
No image on the
LCD monitor LCD monitor is set to OFF
in Voice Recording mode Press OK/Display button to turn LCD monitor
on.
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.22, 110)
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
B
mode to ensure both person and
background are clear. (p.47, 54)
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