Pentax K-500 Operating Guide
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Autofocus does
not work
The subject is
difficult to focus on
Autofocus cannot work well for subjects
that have low contrast (sky, white walls,
etc.), dark colors, intricate designs,
rapidly-moving objects or scenery shot
through a window or a net-like pattern.
Lock focus on another object located at
the same distance as your subject, then
aim at the target and press the shutter
release button fully. Alternatively, use
The subject is not
in the AF area
Position the subject in the AF area. If the
subject is outside the AF area, aim the
camera at the subject and lock the focus,
then compose a picture and press the
shutter release button fully.
The subject is too
close
Move away from the subject and take
a picture.
The focus mode
is set to \
Set the focus mode switch to l or A.
The AE Lock
function does
not operate
p
mode is set
AE Lock is not available in p mode.
The built-in
flash does not
discharge
When the flash
mode is set to C
or C, the flash will
not discharge if the
subject is bright
Set the flash mode to E (Flash On) or F
(Flash On+Red-eye Reduction). (p.70)
K
, d, A, Z,
y
, U, n, or E of
H mode is set
Select a capture mode other than those
shown to the left. (p.86)
The power
zoom system
does not work
The camera does
not have a power
zoom function
Use manual zoom.
The USB
connection with
a computer
does not work
properly
The USB
connection mode
is set to [PTP]
Set [USB Connection] to [MSC] in
[Interface Options] of the [R Set-up 2]
menu. (p.243)
Problem
Cause
Remedy
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