AF280T Not charging...

jeztastic · 02-25-2012, 11:16 AM

Hey, my AF280T is not charging. Even when batteries are freshly charged it's taking ages to charge, and often not working at all. Anyone got any ideas, or had anything similar happen?

Ta

Jez

GabrielFFontes · 02-25-2012, 11:42 AM

Hi!
I think you should read this topic :
AF280T problem: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review
I started it when my AF280T arrived and it wouldnt charge.
Now it works almost perfectly. Everytime i wanna turn it on, i have to turn it on normally and let it there for 5 seconds, then i have to push the switch in order to get it stuck between the two positions, and then push it to on again. Then its on
Its weird, but it works everytime. I'll try to clean the button to see if i can solve this

calicojack · 02-25-2012, 12:56 PM

Also, make sure that your battery door is closed all the way.

jeztastic · 02-25-2012, 05:10 PM

Originally posted by GabrielFFontes

Hi!
I think you should read this topic :
AF280T problem: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review
I started it when my AF280T arrived and it wouldnt charge.
Now it works almost perfectly. Everytime i wanna turn it on, i have to turn it on normally and let it there for 5 seconds, then i have to push the switch in order to get it stuck between the two positions, and then push it to on again. Then its on
Its weird, but it works everytime. I'll try to clean the button to see if i can solve this

Hi, thanks for the advice, very helpful. I found that if I turn it on and then half close the battery door it gets it working. Then fully closed - it's OK. Old flash, funky connections. I can live with that. Thanks again!

GabrielFFontes · 02-25-2012, 06:12 PM

Originally posted by jeztastic

Hi, thanks for the advice, very helpful. I found that if I turn it on and then half close the battery door it gets it working. Then fully closed - it's OK. Old flash, funky connections. I can live with that. Thanks again!

Hi! Im glad i helped.

wlachan · 02-25-2012, 07:02 PM

Clean all contacts with WD-40 might help.

02-25-2012, 11:16 AM	#1
jeztastic Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canterbury Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 596	AF280T Not charging... Hey, my AF280T is not charging. Even when batteries are freshly charged it's taking ages to charge, and often not working at all. Anyone got any ideas, or had anything similar happen? Ta Jez

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02-25-2012, 11:42 AM	#2
GabrielFFontes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Posts: 647	Hi! I think you should read this topic : AF280T problem: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review I started it when my AF280T arrived and it wouldnt charge. Now it works almost perfectly. Everytime i wanna turn it on, i have to turn it on normally and let it there for 5 seconds, then i have to push the switch in order to get it stuck between the two positions, and then push it to on again. Then its on Its weird, but it works everytime. I'll try to clean the button to see if i can solve this

02-25-2012, 12:56 PM	#3
calicojack Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, N.Y. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,124	Also, make sure that your battery door is closed all the way.

02-25-2012, 05:10 PM	#4
jeztastic Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canterbury Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 596 Original Poster	Originally posted by GabrielFFontes Hi! I think you should read this topic : AF280T problem: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review I started it when my AF280T arrived and it wouldnt charge. Now it works almost perfectly. Everytime i wanna turn it on, i have to turn it on normally and let it there for 5 seconds, then i have to push the switch in order to get it stuck between the two positions, and then push it to on again. Then its on Its weird, but it works everytime. I'll try to clean the button to see if i can solve this Hi, thanks for the advice, very helpful. I found that if I turn it on and then half close the battery door it gets it working. Then fully closed - it's OK. Old flash, funky connections. I can live with that. Thanks again!

02-25-2012, 06:12 PM	#5
GabrielFFontes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Posts: 647	Originally posted by jeztastic Hi, thanks for the advice, very helpful. I found that if I turn it on and then half close the battery door it gets it working. Then fully closed - it's OK. Old flash, funky connections. I can live with that. Thanks again! Hi! Im glad i helped.

02-25-2012, 07:02 PM	#6
wlachan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 2,625	Clean all contacts with WD-40 might help.

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