Pentax OPTIO SV, 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 with (
4 ) symbol towards
back of camera. (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 Press DISPLAY button to turn LCD
monitor on. (p.82)
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,
118)
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 person may appear dark if the flash
does not reach the background even with
the correct exposure. Set the camera to
the
. mode to ensure both person and
background are clear. (p.81)