9app e nd ix – Pentax Digtial Camera Optio P70 User Manual

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The subject is not
in focus

The subject is difficult
to focus on with
autofocus

The camera may have difficulty in
focusing on such subjects as: low
contrast subjects (a white wall, a blue
sky, etc.), dark subjects, finely-patterned
objects, rapidly-moving objects. It is also
difficult to get proper focus when
shooting through a window or a net. Try
shooting using the focus lock (p.66), or
Manual Focus (p.102).

The subject is not in
the focusing area

Locate the desired subject in the focus
frame (focusing area) in the center of the
display. If it is difficult to do so, first lock
the focus on the desired subject (focus
lock), and then move the camera to
recompose.

The flash does not
discharge

The flash mode is set
to a (Flash Off)

Set to Auto or b (Flash On) (p.99).

The drive mode is set

to j or K

The focus mode is set

to s

The shooting mode is
set to C or S

The flash does not discharge in these
modes.

The USB
connection with a
personal computer
does not function
properly

The USB connection
setting of the camera
is set to [PictBridge]

Set the USB connection mode to [PC]
(p.171).

The USB
connection with a
printer does not
function properly

The USB connection
setting of the camera
is set to [PC]

Set the USB connection mode to
[PictBridge] (p.171).

Very occasionally, static electricity may cause camera malfunction. In
this case, remove the battery and install it again. If the camera is then
working properly, normal condition is restored and you can continue
using the camera.

Problem

Cause

Remedy

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