Pentax OPTIO VS20, Operating Manual

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App
endi
x
The subject is not
in focus
The subject is difficult
to focus on with
autofocus
Lock the focus on an object the same
distance away as the subject (by
pressing and holding the shutter release
button halfway), then aim the camera at
your subject and press the shutter
release button fully (p.66). Or set the
focus manually (p.100).
The subject is not in
the focusing area
Locate the desired subject in the focus
frame (focusing area) in the center of the
display. If it is difficult to do so, first lock
the focus on the desired subject (focus
lock), and then move the camera to
recompose.
The flash does not
discharge
The flash mode is set
to
a
(Flash Off)
Set to , (Auto) or b (Flash On) (p.97).
The drive mode is set
to
j
,
A
,
C
or
I
The focus mode is set
to s
In movie recording
mode
The flash does not discharge in these
modes.
Very occasionally, static electricity may cause camera malfunction. In
this case, remove the battery and install it again. If the camera is then
working properly, normal operation is restored and you can continue
using the camera.
Problem Cause Remedy
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