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Troubleshooting – Pentax Optio W20 User Manual

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Cause

Remedy

Camera will not
turn on

Battery is not installed

Check if battery is installed. If not, install
battery.

Battery is installed
incorrectly

Check orientation of battery. Reinsert
battery according to +- symbols. (p.23)

Battery power is low

Charge the battery.

No image on LCD
monitor

Camera is connected
to a PC

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

Camera is connected
to a TV

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

LCD monitor is set to
OFF

Press the 4/W button to turn
LCD monitor on. (p.83)

Image is displayed but
is hard to see

Image on LCD monitor may be hard to
see when taking pictures outside in
sunlight. Increase brightness of LCD
monitor. (p.172)

Shutter will not
release

Flash is charging

Pictures cannot be taken while the flash
is charging. Wait until charging is
finished.

No available space on
SD Memory Card or in
the built-in memory

Insert SD Memory Card with available
space or delete unwanted images. (p.28,
124)

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.