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Troubleshooting – Pentax DS2 User Manual

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Troubleshooting

We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service
center.

Problem

Cause

Remedy

Camera does
not turn on

Batteries are not
installed

Check if batteries are installed. If not,
install batteries.

Batteries are not
installed properly

Check orientation of batteries.
Re-insert batteries according to the +-
symbols. (p.25)

Battery power is
low

Replace with a charged battery set or use
the AC adapter. (p.28)

The shutter
does not
release

The lens aperture
ring setting is other
than the s position

Set the lens aperture ring to the s position
(p.134) or select [2 Permitted] in [Using
aperture ring
] in the [A Custom Setting]
menu (p.182).

Flash is charging

Wait until charging is finished.

No available space
on SD Memory
Card

Insert SD Memory Card with available
space or delete unwanted images. (p.29,
p.73)

Recording

Wait until recording is finished.

The Autofocus
does not work

Subject is difficult
to focus on

Autofocus cannot focus well on subjects
that have low contrast (the sky, white
walls), dark colors, intricate designs, are
moving quickly or scenery shot through a
window or a net-like pattern. Lock focus on
another object located at same distance
(press shutter release button halfway),
then aim at target and press shutter
release button fully. Alternatively, use
manual focus. (p.126)

Subject is not in
focusing area

Position subject in focus frame in middle of
viewfinder. If the subject is outside the
focusing area, aim the camera at the
subject and lock the focus (press shutter
release button halfway), then compose
picture and press the shutter release
button fully.

Subject is too close

Move away from the subject and take a
picture.