Pentax Optio S5n - Manual (Page 158)

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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, making sure that the
battery matches the label inside the
battery compartment. (p.14)
Battery power is low Insert a charged battery or use the AC
adapter.
No image on
the LCD
monitor LCD monitor is set to
OFF in Voice Recording
mode Press OK/Display button to turn LCD
monitor on.
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 When flash status lamp blinks red, flash is
charging and no pictures can be taken.
Lamp lights red when charging is
completed.
No available space on
SD Memory Card or in
built-in memory Insert SD Memory Card with available
space or delete unwanted images. (p.22,
110)
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 background may appear dark if the
flash does not reach it, even with the
correct exposure. Set to B mode to
ensure both person and background are
clear. (p.47, 54)