Pentax MX4 - Manual (Page 141)

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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, or use Manual
Focus mode.
Subject is not in focusing
area Position subject in focus frame (focusing
area) in middle of LCD monitor. 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 Set focus mode on q (Macro) or r
(Super Macro). (p.68)
Focus mode is set on q
or r Normal pictures will be out of focus if
taken with focus mode set on q (Macro)
or r (Super Macro).
Flash does not
discharge Flash is not open Press f to make flash pop up.
Flash mode is set to Off Set to Auto or b. (p.70)
• Capture mode is set to
Movie mode
• Drive mode is set to j
or p
• Focus mode is set to s
or r
Flash will not discharge in these modes.
Zoom will not
work Focus mode is set to r Zoom does not function in Super Macro
mode.
USB
connection with
computer does
not work
properly USB Connection mode
is set to PictBridge Set USB Connection mode on camera to
[PC]. (p.130)
USB data transfer has
failed Set USB Connection mode on camera to
[PC-F]. (p.130)
Problem Cause Remedy