Pentax MZ-6 manual Trouble Shooting, Nothing is displayed on the LCD panel, Shutter does not trip

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Before requesting service, please check the following points.

◆Nothing is displayed on the LCD panel.

Check 1:

Power is OFF.

Countermeasure

 

Turn the main switch to ON ( 22).

Check 2: Batteries are not inserted or inserted backwards. Countermeasure Check the insertion direction of the batteries and insert

the batteries correctly ( 13).

Check 3: The batteries are exhausted. Countermeasure Replace the batteries with new ones ( 13, 38).

◆Shutter does not trip.

Check 1:

Power is OFF.

 

 

Countermeasure

 

Turn the main switch to ON (

22).

 

 

 

Check 2: Batteries are not inserted or are inserted backwards.

Countermeasure

 

Check the insertion direction of the batteries and insert the

 

 

 

batteries correctly ( 13).

 

 

Check 3:

The “Battery Warning” is blinking.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Countermeasure

Replace the batteries with new ones (

13, 38).

Check 4:

The mode dial is set to the [PF] [

] or [ ISO ] posi-

 

 

 

tion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Countermeasure

Set the mode dial to a position other than the [ ] posi-

 

 

 

tion, [PF] position or [ISO] position.

 

Check 5:

The built-in flash is charging.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Countermeasure

Wait until charging is finished (

31).

 

◆Subject is out of focus.

Check 1: The subject to be focused on is not inside the AF frame.

Countermeasure Cover the subject you wish to photograph within the AF frame before shooting ( 27).

Check 2: The picture-taking distance is too close.

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Contents Operating Manual ZX-LE00/cover1-4 11/8/02 1127 AM Welcome For Safe USE of Your Camera Precautions for storage Precautions when taking picturesPrecautions for proper care Other precautionsContents Advanced Operations Step UPFocus mode switch Select switchDrive mode button Cable releaseUsing this Operating Manual SET UP Things to do Before Taking Pictures Memo Using the strap pocketAttaching the Strap Loading the BatteriesRemove the body mount cap and rear lens cap Attaching a LensMemo Handling the Lens Imprinting the date or time Optional Adjusting the viewfinder’s diopterYY MM DD→01 11 DD hh mm Blank MM DD YY...11 DD MM YY→ 1 Memo Remove the protective sheet Film loadingMemo Incorrect film loading Close the back cover Turn the main switch to onBasic Basic Operations Quick and Easy Shooting Power ON/OFFTurn on the camera Turn off the cameraSet the Auto Picture Mode Set the single-frame drive modeQSet the main switch to on position QSet the mode dial to the Auto Pict positionTaking a Picture Set the AF mode switch to WideSet autofocus Frame the subjectMemo Viewfinder Displays Taking the pictureAuto pop-up flash function Using the BUILT-IN FlashEFocus the subject and take a pic- ture Setting the red-eye reduction mode Setting the RED-EYE Reduction ModeRetracting the built-in flash Subject’s eyesRewinding the Film Unloading FilmAutomatic film rewinding Rewinding a film in mid-rollSetting the ISO speed Setting the Film Speed ISO ManuallyLoad the film QLoad the non-DX-coded filmWhen the batteries Must be replaced When the batteries are ExhaustedMemo Battery Life using 24-exposure film rolls Replacing the BatteriesInstall a new battery Remove the batteryERemove the old battery QEnsure that a film is not loaded, then open the back coverAdjusting the year/month/day Adjusting the Data Back FJ OptionalAdjusting the hour/minute WChange the date with the Adjust buttonMZ-6E03 C/021-044 11/8/02 1157 AM Step UP Advanced Operations CONSECUTIVE-FRAME Drive Camera OperationMultiple Exposures on a Single Frame Shooting consecutive framesSetting the multi-exposure mode SELF-TIMER ModeUsing the multi-exposure mode Setting the self-timer modeCancelling the self-timer mode Remote Control Shooting OptionalQPress the drive mode button to another setting WDepress the shutter release button CompletelyMemo Battery life on the Remote Control Setting the auto bracketing modeAuto Bracketing Memo Taking pictures underexposed or overexposed only Using the auto bracketing modeTaking pictures of overexposure only Taking pictures of underexposure onlyStandard Operation Mode Using the Picture ModeSet the mode dial to On the mode dial lights upLandscape Program Mode Portrait Program ModeWhen the shutter release button Action Program Mode CLOSE-UP Program ModeUsing the APERTURE-PRIORITY AE Mode NIGHT-SCENE Program ModeSet the lens aperture ring to a OTE Exposure Warning Using the SHUTTER-PRIORITY AE ModeSet the mode dial to Tv Using the Metered Manual ModeWhen under or over exposure is Set the mode dial to MSet beyond + 2 or 2 steps 2EV Or indicator will blink About Exposure Compensation Using the Bulb Exposure ModeSetting AE Lock Setting the exposure compensa- tion amountAE Lock Function WThe exposure compensation canUsing Autofocus About FocusingUsing the autofocus mode AF QSet the focus mode switch to AFMemo HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS Subjects Taking a pictureUsing the focus indicator Manual FocusingUsing the viewfinder’s matte screen Using Focus Lock Spot AF ModeUsing the Spot AF Mode Setting the autofocus modeEffect of Aperture and Shutter Speed Previewing the Depth of FieldEffect of Shutter Speed Effect of ApertureMZ-6E04 D2/074-084 11/8/02 1204 PM Step UP Flash Photography Setting the Flash Mode Using the BUILT-IN FlashMemo Flash mode display Memo Reducing Red Eye For near distances 3.9÷5 = approxCalculating the flash aperture from the effective flash FA Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash POP-UP the BUILT-IN Flash Manually MZ-6E05 E1/085-094 11/8/02 1206 PM Flash Functions Using External FlashUsing HIGH-SPEED Sync with the AF360FGZ Using P-TTL Auto Flash ModeSet the flash unit to P-TTL auto mode Attaching the flash unitSet the flash unit to the HS mode Using Wireless high-speed sync flashSet the camera to the HS mode Positioning the flashSet the camera to the wireless mode Wireless Flash AF360FGZ onlyMemo Wireless Flash Control P-TTL flash mode Memo Channel ControlUsing multiple external flashes Using the built-in flash and a dedicatedExternal flash Positioning the flash unitUsing SLOW-SPEED Sync Using Multiple External Flash Units with no built-in flashUsing Metered Manual Mode Precautions for Using Flash Using Shutter-Priority AEUsing the built-in flash and a dedicated external flash Using a non-Pentax flash unit108 Appendix Pentax Functions Basic Setting of Pentax FunctionsDisplay Pentax Function No Display the setting No Setting a Pentax FunctionQPress the AE lock button and dis- play the setting No F1 Selection of range of auto bracketingF7 Selection of autofocus method in the Action Program Mode F5 Selection of exposure metering mode during AE LockF8 Selection of illumination method of LCD panel Camera Functions Available with Various Lenses 118 AA-BATTERY Pack FG Accessories OptionalCable Switches AF360FGZ Flash AccessoriesProgram Diagrams Nothing is displayed on the LCD panel Trouble ShootingShutter does not trip Subject is out of focusBuilt-in flash does not fire Imprinting data on negative is faintExposure Modes Specifications TableFor customers in Canada For customers in the USAPour les utilisateurs an Canada Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Warranty Policy
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