Camera overheated. Disabling Live View temporarily to protect circuitry, Ricoh Imaging
What it means and what to do: it depends on the model; find yours below.
5Ricoh Imaging manuals we read list this message
In the 5 we read
| Camera | What it means† | What to do† | What its manual also says† |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pentax K-5 | Excessive internal heat causes Live View to shut down. | Wait for the camera to cool down, then press the 4 button to retry. | Not stated |
| Pentax K-5II | Excessive internal heat causes Live View to shut down. | Wait for the camera to cool down, then press the button to retry. | If static electricity causes issues, remove and reinsert the battery. If the mirror stays up, remove and reinsert the battery, then turn the camera on to retract it. Check these steps before contacting service. |
| Pentax K-7 | Live View is disabled because the camera is too hot. | Press the 4 button and retry when the camera cools down. | If static electricity causes issues, remove and reinsert the battery, then turn power on. If the mirror stays up, repeat battery removal and power on to retract it. Check these steps before contacting service. |
| Pentax K-r | Live View is disabled because the camera's internal temperature is too high. | Tap the 4 key, then retry Live View once the camera has cooled. | Not stated |
| Pentax K-x | Internal temperature is too high, so Live View is disabled. | Press the 4 button and try Live View again after the camera cools down. | If static electricity causes issues, remove and reinsert batteries, then turn power on. If the mirror stays up, repeat battery removal and power on to retract it. Check troubleshooting items before contacting service. |
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Sources
- RICOH IMAGING camera manuals (PENTAX and RICOH), one per model, checked Oct 6, 2026
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