Pentax Optios7 - Manual (Page 180)

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Appe
ndix
Very occasionally, static electricity may cause malfunction of the
camera. In this case, remove the battery and install it again. If the
camera works properly, the camera is in its normal condition and you can
continue to use it.
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). (p.75)
Focus mode is set on q
(Macro) Normal pictures will be out of focus if
taken with focus mode set on q (Macro).
Flash does not
discharge Flash mode is set to Off Set to Auto or b. (p.78)
The Capture mode is set
to C (Movie) mode,
Continuous Shooting,
Infinity mode, (Sport)
mode or E (Pet) mode.
Flash will not discharge in these modes.
You can cancel the non-flash setting for
(Sport) mode and E (Pet) mode.
The USB
Connection
with a personal
computer does
not function
properly. The USB Connection
setting of the camera is
set to PictBridge. Set the USB Connection setting to PC.
(p.162)
The USB
Connection
with a printer
does not
function
properly. The USB Connection
setting of the camera is
set to PC. Set the USB Connection setting to
PictBridge. (p.162)
Problem Cause Remedy