Pentax Optio 330 GS - Manual (Page 108)

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Appendix
Problem Cause Remedy
Subject is not in
focus Subject difficult to
focus on Subjects difficult to focus on using
autofocus: objects with little
contrast (blue sky, white walls,
etc.), dark objects, finely
patterned objects, fast-moving
objects, scenery through window
or net, etc. Lock focus on another
object located at same distance
(press shutter release button
halfway), then aim at target and
press shutter release button fully.
Subject is not in
focusing area Position subject in AF frame
(focusing area) in middle of LCD
monitor. If the subject is outside
the focusing area, aim the camera
at the subject and lock focus
(press shutter release button
halfway), then compose picture
and press the shutter release
button fully.
Subject is too close
Set focus mode on . (p.29)
Focus mode is set on Normal pictures will be out of
focus if taken with focus mode set
on .
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 dark background, such as
night scene, the person may
appear dark if the flash does not
reach background even with
correct exposure. Set to
mode
to ensure both person and
background are clear. (p.52)