K3 little problem - forgetting date

Znarf · 07-19-2018, 11:14 PM

I am the proud owner of a K3 2, previously had a K50.
I had it second hand from a shop, it works well if not for this issue: often, mainly when I change the battery, it loses all the basic informations (i.e: date and time and so...), no damage but it's annoying and I hope it's not symptom of something worse.
What is it and can I remedy?
tx

Unregistered User 8 · 07-20-2018, 12:10 AM

Hi Znarf, it sounds like the cameras internal battery ( separate from the D-Li90 ) may not be working anymore. It probably needs a visit to a camera store for a replacement. Good luck.

**Madaboutpix** · 07-20-2018, 12:40 AM

Some earlier threads that may shed additional light on the issue:

K20D help - forgets time and date - PentaxForums.com
Clock resets with battery change - PentaxForums.com
Date and time lost without batery - PentaxForums.com

Hope that helps.

Penview52 · 07-20-2018, 05:50 AM

The remedy is power on the camera every day or two to keep the internal memory battery charged.

Not a Number · 07-20-2018, 11:48 AM

Like all rechargeable batteries the internal clock battery will hold less of a charge through use and age. The battery only has a limited number of discharge and recharge cycles. Less if fully discharged. Once the battery reaches a point when it will no longer hold a charge there is nothing to do but replace it.

You might try fully charging the main battery and leaving the fully charged battery in the camera without turning the camera on for at least 72 hours. This will make sure the internal battery is fully charged. If it still doesn't hold a charge it probably needs to be replaced. The battery is soldered to the mainboard and is not considered user replaceable. If you have the tools, a replacement battery and the skills you could possibly do it yourself.

Or just live with the inconvenience of have to set the time and date every time you replace the main battery.

07-19-2018, 11:14 PM	#1
Znarf New Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 2	K3 little problem - forgetting date I am the proud owner of a K3 2, previously had a K50. I had it second hand from a shop, it works well if not for this issue: often, mainly when I change the battery, it loses all the basic informations (i.e: date and time and so...), no damage but it's annoying and I hope it's not symptom of something worse. What is it and can I remedy? tx

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07-20-2018, 12:10 AM	#2
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Hi Znarf, it sounds like the cameras internal battery ( separate from the D-Li90 ) may not be working anymore. It probably needs a visit to a camera store for a replacement. Good luck.

07-20-2018, 12:40 AM	#3
Madaboutpix Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Rhine-Westphalia Posts: 1,446	Some earlier threads that may shed additional light on the issue: K20D help - forgets time and date - PentaxForums.com Clock resets with battery change - PentaxForums.com Date and time lost without batery - PentaxForums.com Hope that helps.

07-20-2018, 05:50 AM	#4
Penview52 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Photos: Albums Posts: 327	The remedy is power on the camera every day or two to keep the internal memory battery charged.

07-20-2018, 11:48 AM	#5
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Like all rechargeable batteries the internal clock battery will hold less of a charge through use and age. The battery only has a limited number of discharge and recharge cycles. Less if fully discharged. Once the battery reaches a point when it will no longer hold a charge there is nothing to do but replace it. You might try fully charging the main battery and leaving the fully charged battery in the camera without turning the camera on for at least 72 hours. This will make sure the internal battery is fully charged. If it still doesn't hold a charge it probably needs to be replaced. The battery is soldered to the mainboard and is not considered user replaceable. If you have the tools, a replacement battery and the skills you could possibly do it yourself. Or just live with the inconvenience of have to set the time and date every time you replace the main battery.