Pentax Optio T20 - Manual (Page 149)

Troubleshooting
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7
Appe
ndix
Subject is not in
focus
Subject is difficult to focus
on with autofocus
Lock focus on another object located at
the same distance (press shutter
release button halfway), then compose
picture and press shutter release
button fully, or use Manual Focus
mode (p.64).
Subject is not in focusing
area
Position subject in focus frame in
middle of LCD monitor. If the subject is
outside the focusing area, aim the
camera at the subject and lock the
focus (press shutter release button
halfway), then compose picture and
press the shutter release button fully.
Subject is too close Set focus mode to q (Macro) (p.63).
Focus mode is set to q
(Macro)
Subjects at a distance of 40 cm or
greater will be out of focus if taken with
the focus mode set to q (Macro)
(p.63).
Subject is too dark to
focus on
Set auxiliary AF light to On (p.66).
Flash does not
discharge
Flash mode is set to a
(Flash Off)
Set to , (Auto) or b (Flash On) (p.56).
The shooting mode is set
to C (Movie), the drive
mode is set to 1 (Cont.
Shooting), or the focus
mode is set to s (Infinity)
Switch to a different mode.
Subject is blurred
Camera moved when
taking a picture
Use a tripod and the self-timer or
remote control function when taking a
picture (p.62).
Subject moved when
taking a picture Use flash or set a higher ISO sensitivity
to increase the shutter speed (p.62).
Colors in picture are
not accurate
Camera is unable to
automatically adjust white
balance, or setting is
incorrect
Check the white balance setting (p.58).
Problem Cause Solution