Pentax Optio 450 - Manual (Page 149)

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Appendix
Flash does not
fire Flash mode is set to
Off
The Capture mode is
set to
, super
macro, continuous
shooting or infinity-
landscape mode, or
the Picture mode is
set to Fireworks mode.
Set to Auto or . (p.42)
Flash will not fire in these modes.
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.40)
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.58)