Pentax Optio S50 User Manual
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App
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Camera will not
turn on
turn on
Batteries are not
installed
installed
Check batteries are installed .If not, install
batteries.
batteries.
Batteries are installed
incorrectly
incorrectly
Check orientation of batteries.
Reinsert batteries according to the +-
symbols on the battery compartment.
(p.14)
Reinsert batteries according to the +-
symbols on the battery compartment.
(p.14)
Battery power is low
Insert new or charged batteries or use the
AC adapter.
AC adapter.
No image on
the LCD
monitor
the LCD
monitor
LCD monitor is set to
OFF
OFF
Press DISPLAY button to turn LCD
monitor on. (p.60)
monitor on. (p.60)
Camera is connected to
a PC by the USB cable
a PC by the USB cable
LCD monitor is off when camera is
connected to a PC.
connected to a PC.
Camera is connected to
a TV
a TV
LCD monitor is off when camera is
connected to a TV.
connected to a TV.
Image is displayed but is
hard to see
hard to see
Image on LCD monitor may be hard to see
when taking pictures outside in sunlight.
when taking pictures outside in sunlight.
Shutter will not
release
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.
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
SD Memory Card or in
built-in memory
Insert SD Memory Card with available
space or delete unwanted images.
(p.17, 92)
space or delete unwanted images.
(p.17, 92)
Recording
Wait until recording is finished.
Picture is dark
Subject is too far away in
a dark environment,
such as a night scene
a dark environment,
such as a night scene
Picture becomes dark if subject is too far
away. Take picture within range of flash.
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 to . mode to
ensure both person and background are
clear. (p.59)
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 to . mode to
ensure both person and background are
clear. (p.59)
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