Pentax *ist IST DS - Manual (Page 190)

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Appe
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In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to static
electricity. This can be remedied by taking the batteries out and putting
them back in again. When the mirror remains in the up position, take the
batteries out and put them back in again. Then, turn the power on, and turn
the power off while pressing the shutter release button. The mirror will
retract. After the procedure is done, if the camera operates correctly, it
does not require any repairs.
The Autofocus
does not work The focus mode is
set to \.
Set the focus mode lever to =. (p.118)
AE lock
function does
not operate
AE lock is not
available when set
to a (manual)
mode or p (bulb)
mode
Set AE lock to setting other than a
(manual) mode or p (bulb) mode.
Flash does not
discharge
When flash mode
is set to [Auto
discharge] or [Auto
flash+Redeye
reduct], the flash
will not discharge
when the subject is
bright.
Set flash mode to [Manual discharge] or
[Manl flash+Redeye reduct]. (p.49)
Mode dial is set to
[Flash OFF] Set mode dial to setting other than [Flash
OFF]. (p.47)
The power
zoom system
does not
function
The camera does
not have the power
zoom function.
Use manual zoom. (p.48)
USB
connection with
computer does
not work
properly
The transfer mode
is set to
[PictBridge].
Set transfer mode to [PC]. (p.84)
An error occurred
while sending USB
data.
Change the transfer mode to [PC-F].
(p.84)
USB
connection with
printer does not
work properly
The transfer mode
is set to [PC] or
[PC-F].
Set transfer mode to [PictBridge]. (p.84)
Problem Cause Remedy