Pentax 12161, 12195 specifications Troubleshooting227

Troubleshooting227

In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to static electricity. This can be remedied by taking the battery out and putting it back in again. After these procedures are done, if the camera operates correctly, it does not require any repairs.

We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center.

Problem	Cause	Remedy
	Battery is not	Check if battery is installed. If not, install a
The camera	installed	fully charged battery.
	Battery is not	Check the orientation of battery. (p.38)
does not turn
	installed properly
on
	The battery power	Install a fully charged battery, or use the
	is low	AC adapter kit (optional). (p.40)
	The built-in flash is	Wait until charging is finished.
	charging
The shutter	There is no	Insert an SD Memory Card with available
cannot be	available space on
		space or delete unwanted images. (p.42,
released	the SD Memory
		p.158)
	Card
	Recording	Wait until recording is finished.
		Autofocus cannot work well for subjects
		that have low contrast (the sky, white
		walls, etc.), dark colors, intricate designs,
		rapidly-moving objects or scenery shot
	The subject is	through a window or a net-like pattern.
	difficult to focus on	Lock focus on another object located at
		the same distance as your subject, then
Autofocus does		aim at the target and press the shutter
not work		release button fully. Alternatively, use
		manual focus. (p.90)
		Position the subject in the focus frame on
		the monitor. If the subject is outside the
	The subject is not in	focusing area, aim the camera at the
	the focusing area	subject and lock the focus, then compose
		a picture and press the shutter release
		button fully. (p.89)

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