Power issue When I switch thw camera on it fires up, the sound is heard, it remains on for about 5 seconds the turns itself off for no reason. Battery is fully charged & the memory card is not full. Anybody have any sugestion please

gios_007 Jun 03, 2008

I have a pentax Optio A20, the camera turns on for about 5secs, then turns itself off. Please help, just got the camera.

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Same issue on optio m-20. sent it to pentax. was told my camera must have fallen and the lens is bent. They wanted $182 to fix(camera cost $118) I declined and recieved it back today and am looking for someone to repair it

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First of all try the Pentax web site Technical support line. also when fire it up press the battery compartment door shut it may be tired contacts. But it looks like a repair job is needed- or it it is getting on a bit - replacing

Posted on May 30, 2007

Anonymous May 30, 2007

More You could try taking a piece of foil and laying across the batteries top [onder the compartment lid ]to improve contact.

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