Pentax MZ-6 manual Imprinting data on negative is faint, Built-in flash does not fire

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Countermeasure Move away from the subject to be photographed ( 76).

Check 3: The subject is not suited for autofocus ( 77). Countermeasure Use focus-lock to focus on a subject which is about the

same distance as the subject to be photographed (page 81), or set the focus mode switch to the [MF] position and then use the matte screen to focus manually ( 79)

Check 4: The focus mode switch is at the [MF] position. Countermeasure Use the focusing indicator and matte screen to adjust the

focus manually (see page 79). Or set the focus mode switch to the [AF] position before taking pictures ( 75).

TROUBLE SHOOTING

◆Imprinting data on negative is faint.

Check 1: Imprinting data information on a picture is faint.

Countermeasure Replace the data back’s battery (CR2025) ( p.40).

◆AE lock do not work.

Check 1: The camera is set to Manual Exposure.

Countermeasure Set the exposure mode to the Auto Picture Mode or Picture Mode. ( 25, 56).

◆The built-in flash does not pop up automatically.

◆Exposure counter is not displayed or does not advance.

Check 1: [E] is blinking on the LCD panel.

Countermeasure Film has not been loaded properly. Load the film again ( 20).

◆The built-in flash does not fire.

Check 1: The built-in flash is charging. Countermeasure Wait until charging is finished ( 31).

Check 2: The "Battery Warning" symbol is blinking. Countermeasure Replace the batteries with new ones ( 13, 38).

Check 3: The flash mode is set to [A] (auto flashing mode). Countermeasure If the subject to be photographed in the auto flash mode is bright, the flash will not light. Set to the flash ON mode to

cause lighting even for bright subjects ( 84).

Check 1:

Countermeasure

The camera is not set to the Auto Picture Mode or Picture Mode.

Set the exposure mode to the Auto Picture Mode or Picture Mode.( p.25, 56).

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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 proper care Precautions when taking picturesPrecautions for storage Other precautionsContents Step UP Advanced OperationsDrive mode button Select switchFocus mode switch Cable releaseUsing this Operating Manual SET UP Things to do Attaching the Strap Memo Using the strap pocketBefore Taking Pictures Loading the BatteriesMemo Handling the Lens Attaching a LensRemove the body mount cap and rear lens cap YY MM DD→01 11 DD hh mm Blank MM DD YY...11 DD MM YY→ 1 Adjusting the viewfinder’s diopterImprinting the date or time Optional Film loading Memo Remove the protective sheetClose the back cover Turn the main switch to on Memo Incorrect film loadingBasic Basic Operations Turn on the camera Power ON/OFFQuick and Easy Shooting Turn off the cameraQSet the main switch to on position Set the single-frame drive modeSet the Auto Picture Mode QSet the mode dial to the Auto Pict positionSet autofocus Set the AF mode switch to WideTaking a Picture Frame the subjectTaking the picture Memo Viewfinder DisplaysEFocus the subject and take a pic- ture Using the BUILT-IN FlashAuto pop-up flash function Retracting the built-in flash Setting the RED-EYE Reduction ModeSetting the red-eye reduction mode Subject’s eyesAutomatic film rewinding Unloading FilmRewinding the Film Rewinding a film in mid-rollLoad the film Setting the Film Speed ISO ManuallySetting the ISO speed QLoad the non-DX-coded filmMemo Battery Life using 24-exposure film rolls When the batteries are ExhaustedWhen the batteries Must be replaced Replacing the BatteriesERemove the old battery Remove the batteryInstall a new battery QEnsure that a film is not loaded, then open the back coverAdjusting the hour/minute Adjusting the Data Back FJ OptionalAdjusting the year/month/day WChange the date with the Adjust buttonMZ-6E03 C/021-044 11/8/02 1157 AM Step UP Advanced Operations Multiple Exposures on a Single Frame Camera OperationCONSECUTIVE-FRAME Drive Shooting consecutive framesUsing the multi-exposure mode SELF-TIMER ModeSetting the multi-exposure mode Setting the self-timer modeQPress the drive mode button to another setting Remote Control Shooting OptionalCancelling the self-timer mode WDepress the shutter release button CompletelyAuto Bracketing Setting the auto bracketing modeMemo Battery life on the Remote Control Taking pictures of overexposure only Using the auto bracketing modeMemo Taking pictures underexposed or overexposed only Taking pictures of underexposure onlySet the mode dial to Using the Picture ModeStandard Operation Mode On the mode dial lights upWhen the shutter release button Portrait Program ModeLandscape Program Mode CLOSE-UP Program Mode Action Program ModeSet the lens aperture ring to a NIGHT-SCENE Program ModeUsing the APERTURE-PRIORITY AE Mode Using the SHUTTER-PRIORITY AE Mode OTE Exposure WarningUsing the Metered Manual Mode Set the mode dial to TvSet beyond + 2 or 2 steps 2EV Or indicator will blink Set the mode dial to MWhen under or over exposure is Using the Bulb Exposure Mode About Exposure CompensationAE Lock Function Setting the exposure compensa- tion amountSetting AE Lock WThe exposure compensation canUsing the autofocus mode AF About FocusingUsing Autofocus QSet the focus mode switch to AFTaking a picture Memo HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS SubjectsUsing the viewfinder’s matte screen Manual FocusingUsing the focus indicator Using the Spot AF Mode Spot AF ModeUsing Focus Lock Setting the autofocus modeEffect of Shutter Speed Previewing the Depth of FieldEffect of Aperture and Shutter Speed Effect of ApertureMZ-6E04 D2/074-084 11/8/02 1204 PM Step UP Flash Photography Memo Flash mode display Using the BUILT-IN FlashSetting the Flash Mode Calculating the flash aperture from the effective flash For near distances 3.9÷5 = approxMemo Reducing Red Eye 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 Using External Flash Flash FunctionsSet the flash unit to P-TTL auto mode Using P-TTL Auto Flash ModeUsing HIGH-SPEED Sync with the AF360FGZ Attaching the flash unitSet the camera to the HS mode Using Wireless high-speed sync flashSet the flash unit to the HS mode Positioning the flashMemo Wireless Flash Control P-TTL flash mode Wireless Flash AF360FGZ onlySet the camera to the wireless mode Memo Channel ControlExternal flash Using the built-in flash and a dedicatedUsing multiple external flashes Positioning the flash unitUsing Metered Manual Mode Using Multiple External Flash Units with no built-in flashUsing SLOW-SPEED Sync Using the built-in flash and a dedicated external flash Using Shutter-Priority AEPrecautions for Using Flash Using a non-Pentax flash unit108 Appendix Display Pentax Function No Basic Setting of Pentax FunctionsPentax Functions QPress the AE lock button and dis- play the setting No Setting a Pentax FunctionDisplay the setting No F1 Selection of range of auto bracketingF8 Selection of illumination method of LCD panel F5 Selection of exposure metering mode during AE LockF7 Selection of autofocus method in the Action Program Mode Camera Functions Available with Various Lenses 118 Cable Switches Accessories OptionalAA-BATTERY Pack FG Flash Accessories AF360FGZProgram Diagrams Shutter does not trip Trouble ShootingNothing is displayed on the LCD panel Subject is out of focusImprinting data on negative is faint Built-in flash does not fireSpecifications Table Exposure ModesPour les utilisateurs an Canada For customers in the USAFor customers in Canada Warranty Policy Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period