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Troubleshooting – Pentax Model Optio S60 User Manual

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Cause

Remedy

Camera will not
turn on

Batteries are not
installed

Check batteries are installed .If not, install
batteries.

Batteries are installed
incorrectly

Check orientation of batteries.
Reinsert batteries according to the +-
symbols on the battery compartment.
(p.16)

Battery power is low

Insert new or charged batteries 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.47)

Camera is connected to
a PC by the USB cable

LCD monitor is off when camera is
connected to a PC.

Camera is connected to
a TV

LCD monitor is off when camera is
connected to a TV.

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, 98)

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 background may appear dark if the
flash does not reach it even with the
correct exposure. Set to . mode to
ensure both person and background are
clear. (p.46)