Pentax Optio X - Manual (Page 173)

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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 the shooting mode to
B
to ensure both person and
background are clear. (p.55)
Subject is not
in focus
Subject is difficult to
focus on
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. (p.35)
Subject is not in
focusing area
Position subject in focus frame 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 to q or r. (p.75)
Focus mode is set to
q
or r
Normal pictures will be out of focus if
taken with focus mode set on q or
r
.
Flash does
not discharge
Flash mode is set to
a
(flash off)
Set to Auto or b (Flash On). (p.78)
C mode
Drive mode is set to
j
, a or _
Focus mode is set to
s
or r
Capture mode is set
to ^
Flash will not discharge in these
modes.
Problem Cause Remedy