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John279 · 08-06-2022, 04:42 PM

My new K-3 III no longer shows the status screen on the back LCD when switched on?? What have I done? The manual doesn’t indicate how to switch the status screen on or off…

Adam · 08-06-2022, 04:45 PM - **1 Like**

You should be able to pull it back up by pressing the info button.

gatorguy · 08-06-2022, 05:44 PM

I've switched mine off by accident more than once. The first time I was convinced the screen was failing and started figuring out if it was still under warranty and how to get it repaired! Thank goodness someone else in the forum had it happen to them and knew how to right it.

We're a kinda helpful place.

**madison_wi_gal** · 08-06-2022, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by John279

My new K-3 III no longer shows the status screen on the back LCD when switched on?? What have I done? The manual doesn’t indicate how to switch the status screen on or off…

It also does this if you forget to ~~put a SD card in slot 1~~ close the card slot door. Found out hard way, almost cried.

Last edited by madison_wi_gal; 08-06-2022 at 07:59 PM. Reason: oops

gatorguy · 08-06-2022, 05:53 PM

Originally posted by madison_wi_gal

It also does this if you forget to put a SD card in slot 1. Found out hard way, almost cried.

Oh, that's one I didn't know. Thanks!

**madison_wi_gal** · 08-06-2022, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by gatorguy

Oh, that's one I didn't know. Thanks!

You'll hear it power on, but the LCD on top PLUS the back will be dead to the world.

gatorguy · 08-06-2022, 06:05 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by madison_wi_gal

You'll hear it power on, but the LCD on top PLUS the back will be dead to the world.

I gotta keep that one in mind then. Eventually we'll have a panicked owner asking why.

**UncleVanya** · 08-06-2022, 06:35 PM

Originally posted by madison_wi_gal

It also does this if you forget to put a SD card in slot 1. Found out hard way, almost cried.

Originally posted by madison_wi_gal

You'll hear it power on, but the LCD on top PLUS the back will be dead to the world.

That's a feature! Keeps you from walking out with a camera without anywhere to put images!

**madison_wi_gal** · 08-06-2022, 06:53 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by UncleVanya

That's a feature! Keeps you from walking out with a camera without anywhere to put images!

It kept me from having normal blood pressure for a bit.

**Larrymc** · 08-06-2022, 07:38 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by madison_wi_gal

It kept me from having normal blood pressure for a bit.

I just removed both my cards and the camera powered on normally and even tripped the shutter. You might better check that out again. What does cause the camera to react as you stated is to leave the card slot door open, then the camera will power on with no screen activity.

**madison_wi_gal** · 08-06-2022, 07:57 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Larrymc

I just removed both my cards and the camera powered on normally and even tripped the shutter. You might better check that out again. What does cause the camera to react as you stated is to leave the card slot door open, then the camera will power on with no screen activity.

Ah yes, door was open, I forgot that detail. I had just unloaded contents. My dumb answer has now been edited.

gatorguy · 08-07-2022, 06:09 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by madison_wi_gal

Ah yes, door was open, I forgot that detail. I had just unloaded contents. My dumb answer has now been edited.

LOL! Yeah that's might be a pertinent detail

**madison_wi_gal** · 08-07-2022, 06:48 AM

Originally posted by gatorguy

LOL! Yeah that's might be a pertinent detail

Yep. Sigh. And here I was, happy that I was able to "help" someone.

John279 · 08-07-2022, 09:38 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by John279

My new K-3 III no longer shows the status screen on the back LCD when switched on?? What have I done? The manual doesn’t indicate how to switch the status screen on or off…

Okay, panic over! I worked through the C menu and changed some display settings and magically the back LCD (monitor) is displaying information on startup. Of course I didn’t do them one at a time, so no idea what I had selected that turned it off

Thanks to everyone who responded so quickly - this is a wonderful resource!!

08-06-2022, 04:42 PM	#1
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gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,094	I've switched mine off by accident more than once. The first time I was convinced the screen was failing and started figuring out if it was still under warranty and how to get it repaired! Thank goodness someone else in the forum had it happen to them and knew how to right it. We're a kinda helpful place.

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madison_wi_gal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Madison WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 926	Originally posted by John279 My new K-3 III no longer shows the status screen on the back LCD when switched on?? What have I done? The manual doesn’t indicate how to switch the status screen on or off… It also does this if you forget to ~~put a SD card in slot 1~~ close the card slot door. Found out hard way, almost cried. Last edited by madison_wi_gal; 08-06-2022 at 07:59 PM. Reason: oops

08-06-2022, 05:53 PM	#5
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,094	Originally posted by madison_wi_gal It also does this if you forget to put a SD card in slot 1. Found out hard way, almost cried. Oh, that's one I didn't know. Thanks!

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madison_wi_gal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Madison WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 926	Originally posted by gatorguy Oh, that's one I didn't know. Thanks! You'll hear it power on, but the LCD on top PLUS the back will be dead to the world.

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gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,094	Originally posted by madison_wi_gal You'll hear it power on, but the LCD on top PLUS the back will be dead to the world. I gotta keep that one in mind then. Eventually we'll have a panicked owner asking why.

08-06-2022, 06:35 PM	#8
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,472	Originally posted by madison_wi_gal It also does this if you forget to put a SD card in slot 1. Found out hard way, almost cried. Originally posted by madison_wi_gal You'll hear it power on, but the LCD on top PLUS the back will be dead to the world. That's a feature! Keeps you from walking out with a camera without anywhere to put images!

08-06-2022, 06:53 PM - 2 Likes	#9
madison_wi_gal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Madison WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 926	Originally posted by UncleVanya That's a feature! Keeps you from walking out with a camera without anywhere to put images! It kept me from having normal blood pressure for a bit.

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Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252	Originally posted by madison_wi_gal It kept me from having normal blood pressure for a bit. I just removed both my cards and the camera powered on normally and even tripped the shutter. You might better check that out again. What does cause the camera to react as you stated is to leave the card slot door open, then the camera will power on with no screen activity.

08-06-2022, 07:57 PM - 1 Like	#11
madison_wi_gal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Madison WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 926	Originally posted by Larrymc I just removed both my cards and the camera powered on normally and even tripped the shutter. You might better check that out again. What does cause the camera to react as you stated is to leave the card slot door open, then the camera will power on with no screen activity. Ah yes, door was open, I forgot that detail. I had just unloaded contents. My dumb answer has now been edited.

08-07-2022, 06:09 AM - 1 Like	#12
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,094	Originally posted by madison_wi_gal Ah yes, door was open, I forgot that detail. I had just unloaded contents. My dumb answer has now been edited. LOL! Yeah that's might be a pertinent detail

08-07-2022, 06:48 AM	#13
madison_wi_gal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Madison WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 926	Originally posted by gatorguy LOL! Yeah that's might be a pertinent detail Yep. Sigh. And here I was, happy that I was able to "help" someone.

08-07-2022, 09:38 AM - 2 Likes	#14
John279 New Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 23 Original Poster	Originally posted by John279 My new K-3 III no longer shows the status screen on the back LCD when switched on?? What have I done? The manual doesn’t indicate how to switch the status screen on or off… Okay, panic over! I worked through the C menu and changed some display settings and magically the back LCD (monitor) is displaying information on startup. Of course I didn’t do them one at a time, so no idea what I had selected that turned it off Thanks to everyone who responded so quickly - this is a wonderful resource!!

K-3 iii status screen question

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