Pentax MX4 - Manual (Page 140)

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Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Remedy
Camera will not
turn on Battery is not installed Check battery is installed. If not, install
battery.
Battery is installed
incorrectly Check orientation of battery.
Reinsert battery according to the +-
symbols on the battery compartment.
(p.15)
Battery power is low Insert a new or charged battery or use the
AC adapter.
AA batteries have been
inserted AA batteries cannot be used in this
camera. Use a D-LI7 battery.
No image on
the LCD
monitor 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 Pictures cannot be taken while the 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.18,
105)
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 person may appear dark if the flash
does not reach the background even with
the correct exposure. Set to B in Picture
mode to ensure both person and
background are clear. (p.50)