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Pentax Optio E10
Pentax Optio E10
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HQ Grade: D
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
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Answered Questions for the Pentax E10

Q: My e10 won't turn on, with fresh batteries, and it hasn't gotten wet.
A: Take a pencil eraser and clean your battery contacts. Next, I'd consider that perhaps you... read more
Q: Pentex Optic E10 LCD screen turns on for 2 seconds then turns off camera still on just no LCD screen
A: It's possible, but usually that would cause you to constant reset the date and time... read more
Q: Why did they distibute the E10 knowing of all these problems? they had to know thru r & d.
A: R&D staff, of any company for the matter, actually face a lot of pressure all... read more
Q: Just bought pentax optio E10.Batteries deplete in 30 min.Is that normal?
A: That seems awfully short. This camera doesn't have a great battery life (especially with regular... read more
Q: How do you get the sound to work if you record a movie and then play it again?
A: Aislin,Just found in eBay that cables for E10 sells for $1 a piece.If you are... read more
Q: can i use the pentax e10 for webcam
A: Try this :a. install PC Driver from the Software Disk S-SW47 to the computer.b. turn... read more
Q: is E10 with a build in button battery for memory?
A: KevinYou are probably talking about the button battery that maintains the memory for the date... read more
Q: how do i record with audio with pentax optio e10
A: First thing I would do is reset the camera. This is a fairly easy procedure... read more
Q: i am having trouble transferring pics from the camera to laptop. nothing seems to work, not even a card reader.
A: Using card reader is the simplest way of reading and copying pictures to the computer.If... read more
Q: Can I change my pictures number. I want to manual put numbers,because I reset it.
A: Emil,There is no way to manually edit the numbers, you can only reset and start... read more
Q: Why won't my Pentax turn on with fresh batteries? It worked just a couple of days ago!!
A: Try cleaning the battery contacts with a pencil eraser. Even though the battery enclosure is... read more
Q: I sell coins on ebay. sometimes this camera takes a nice close pic and most of the time it is soooooooo out of focus. Piece of junk.
A: WarTheck, is there a question here? There are things you can do to improve your... read more
Q: How to make pictures smaller?
A: The camera is not designed to take just 3 photos. What probably happened was large... read more
Q: it will power up for 2 seconds then shutoff w/ fresh batteries
A: Have you contacted the mfgr yet? That would be my starting point.http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/support/http://www.pentaximaging.com/customer_care/self_support/index.jsp... read more
Q: When using card reader, i get message that usb device not detected.
A: Make sure the card reader is properly plugged in and that the software for it... read more
Q: i just got given a pentex optio E10 now the lens r stuck or jammed and wont go in
A: No,no,no it is not your fault.Your sentence that " ... the batteries only last like... read more
Q: is it possible to buy a new computer attachment?
A: It is possible to buy USB cables that connect your camera to the computer.Just go... read more
Q: how can I change the number count so that it starts at zero every time.
A: Turn the mode dial to set up, the symbol with a spanner and a screw... read more
Q: how do i install a memory card into it?
A: Hold the camera upside down with the lens facing you.Your right thumb should now be... read more
Q: trying to down load the drivers.my cd has a crack in it
A: Kenneth,If your CD has a crack in it, you can get the drivers from the... read more

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Open Questions for the Pentax E10

Q: how do you change the date and time on optio E10?
10 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: How do i take off the date from the pictures on a Pentax E10?
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: How can I transfer the four internal pictures within my camera to my memory card. I no longer have the USB cable that came with the camera. I took fo!
20 points for best answer - 3 replies
Q: Can a dead built in button battery used to keep date be the cause of AA battery drain?
15 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: is there any way i can undo a format and get all my pictures back?
20 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: Bought the E10 a while back, not long after..it stopped working..i am guessing it is a on/off switch glitch problem (with fully charged batteries) it
10 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: what is a high speed USB port and where can i find it on my computer
3 points for best answer - 3 replies
Q: i am not getting any icon when i am connecting my cam E10 with a data cable.I am using win xp please help.
2 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: how do i fix the zoom
15 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: my computer can no longer down load pictures from my pentax camera - it use to read (This device cannot start. (Code 10)
20 points for best answer - 3 replies
Q: were i found sw47 software?
20 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: Pentax E10 white screen
10 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Is there a solution for the battery problem?
20 points for best answer - 9 replies
Q: lcd screen will not show up to take or review pictures
20 points for best answer - 3 replies
Q: Has anyone had success with the manufacturer, or heard about a recall?
5 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: My LCD screen on the inside is cracked! How could I fix that??
7 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: can any one tell me is there a patch as to make the optio e10 run oas a webcam on windows vista
15 points for best answer - 6 replies
Q: Can I add additional flash to this camera?
5 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Where can I get and lcd hood for my E10?
5 points for best answer - 4 replies
Q: I have pictures in my camera I want to transfer to my laptop, but I've lost all accessories. How can I do this?
15 points for best answer - 2 replies

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