Pentax Efina Operating Manual

Digital Camera

PENTAX Efina

Operating Manual

To ensure the best performance from your camera, please
read the Operating Manual before using the camera.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Names of parts ...................................................................3

Chapter 2. Setting up your camera .....................................................4

Loading the battery...........................................................................4

Charging the battery.........................................................................4

Charging the battery with a computer USB port...............................5

Inserting an SD/SDHC Card.............................................................5

Turning on the camera .....................................................................6

Setting the language, date/time........................................................7

Chapter 3. Taking pictures and videos ...............................................8

Taking pictures in Smart Capture mode ...........................................8

Adjusting camera settings ................................................................9

Monitoring the battery level ............................................................10

Taking a video................................................................................10

Using other picture-taking modes...................................................10

Using Scene modes .......................................................................11

Using the Self-Portrait mirror ..........................................................12

Chapter 4. Reviewing pictures...........................................................13

Chapter 5. Transferring pictures to your computer.........................14

Chapter 6. Using an EYE-FI Card (optional accessory) ..................15

Chapter 7. Viewing images on a computer....................................... 17

Provided Software ..........................................................................17

System Requirements ....................................................................17

Installing the Software ....................................................................18

Chapter 8. Solving camera problems................................................20

Main Specifications ............................................................................21

Appendix..............................................................................................23

Using Your Camera Safely.............................................................24

Care to be Taken During Handling .................................................27

Chapter 1. Names of parts

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1 Wide Angle/ Telephoto 12 Flash Mode button
2 Shutter button 13 USB port, A/V Out
3 Flash 14 Strap post
4 Self-timer/Video light 15 4, 4523
5 Power button 16 Delete button
6 Lens 17 3 button
7 Microphone 18
8 Self-Portrait mirror

Battery compartment, SD/SDHC
or EYE-FI Card slot

9 Battery/card cover 19 Tripod socket
10 Review button 20 Display
11 Video Record button

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Chapter 2. Setting up your camera

Loading the battery

All batteries lose power over time-even if they’re not being used. For
longer life, charge the battery prior to use.

Use the battery
to push aside
the battery lock.

Charging the battery

Charge the Li-Ion battery anytime-don’t wait until it’s exhausted. Charge
until the Battery Charging light stops blinking. (Charging time varies by
battery level. You can use the camera while it’s plugged in.)

1

Turn off the camera.

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2

Connect the camera, USB cable, and power adapter.

Yours may
differ.

Battery Charging light:

• Blinking: still charging

• Steady On: finished charging

Charging the battery with a computer USB port

Use the USB cable to connect the camera to a computer USB port.
Charge until the Battery Charging light stops blinking. (USB charging is
typically slower than the previous method.)

Inserting an SD/SDHC Card

Your camera has enough internal memory for a couple practice pictures.
We highly recommend purchasing a Class 4 or higher SD/SDHC Card
(up to 32 GB) to conveniently store more pictures/videos. (Card class is
typically shown on the card and/or packaging.)

Your camera also accepts type X2 EYE-FI Cards. Learn more at
www.eye.fi.

1

Turn off the camera, then open the battery/card cover.

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2

Insert a card until it clicks into
place. (To remove a card, press
and release it.)

When you turn on the camera, it checks to see if a card is inserted. If
pictures/videos are detected in internal memory, the camera prompts
you to move them to the card. New pictures/videos are stored on the
card.

A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage.
Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on may damage the
pictures, the card, or the camera.

Turning on the camera

Accessory

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Setting the language, date/time

The first time you turn on the camera, you’re prompted to choose your
language and set the date/time.

Setting the language

1

Press 23 to find your language.

2

When your language is highlighted, press the 4
button.

Setting the date and time

1

Press 23 to change the date format, if desired.

2

Press 45 to highlight the year, month, date, hours,
and minutes. Press 23 to change the highlighted
value.

3

When finished setting the date and time, press the 4
button.

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Chapter 3. Taking pictures and videos

Taking pictures in Smart Capture mode

When you turn on the camera for the first time, it’s ready to take pictures
in Smart Capture mode . (After that, it remembers the last mode you
used.)

1

Use the display to compose the picture.

2

Press the Shutter button halfway down to focus and
set exposure.

Focus brackets indicate the camera focus area. If the camera is not
focusing on the desired subject, release the Shutter button and
recompose the scene.

3

Press the Shutter button completely down.

The new picture is briefly displayed and is saved unless you press the
Delete button i. (To dismiss the picture quickly and get back to taking
pictures right away, press the Shutter button halfway down.)

Smart Capture
mode

Focus brackets

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Adjusting camera settings

To adjust camera settings, you can either use:

• 3 button - for access to all settings

• Shortcuts-icons of the most popular settings, at the top of the display

By default, shortcuts are displayed and active. To change the default
setting, press the 3 button. Under Settings, change Shortcut Icons
to Hide.

Flash

Focus mode

Self-timer/Burst
Exposure

compensation

Capture mode

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Press 45 to choose a
shortcut, then press 4.

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Shortcuts as status indicators

Press the 3 button
to choose a setting. (Or
press 4 to activate
shortcuts.)

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Pictures remaining

Video time remaining
Zoom slider

EYE-FI status

Date stamp

Battery level

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