Pentax K110D User Manual

SLR Digital Camera

Operating Manual

For optimum camera performance, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.

Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX r Digital Camera. Please read

this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the

features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in

helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities.

Lenses you can use

In general, lenses t hat can be used w ith this camera are DA, D FA and FA J lenses and

lenses that have an Aperture s (Auto) position.

To use any other lens or acce ss ory, see p.37 and p.18 4.

Regarding copyrights

Images taken using th e r that are for anyt hi ng ot h er than personal enjoym e nt

cannot be used without per mission according to the r ights as specified in the Copyr ight

Act. Please take care, as there ar e even cases where limita t io ns a re placed on taking

pictures even for perso nal enjoyment durin g demonstrations, p erformances or of item s

on display. Images taken with the purpose of obtai ning copyrights als o cannot be used

outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Cop yright Act, and care

should be taken here als o.

Regarding trademarks

• PENTAX and smc PE NTAX are trademarks of PENTAX Corpor ation.

• The SD logo is a trademark.

• All other brands or product names are trademar ks or registered trademarks of thei r

respective o wners.

To users of this camera

• There is a possibility that reco rd ed data may be erased or th at the cam e ra may not

function correctly whe n used in surroundings su ch as installations gene rating strong

electromagnetic radi at io n or ma gn etic fields.

• The liquid crystal panel used i n the LCD display is manufac tured using extreme ly high

precision technolog y. Although the lev el of functioning p ixels is 99.99% or b etter, you

should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illum inate or may illuminate

when they should not. H owe ver, this has no effect on the r ec orded image.

This product supp orts PRINT Image M atching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled

digital still cameras, printers and softwar e help photographers to produce images more

faithful to their intentions . So m e func tions are not available on pr inters that are not

PRINT Image Matching III compliant.

PRINT Image Matching is a trad emark of Seiko Epson Co rp or atio n.

The PRINT Image Matching logo i s a trad em a rk of Seiko Epson Corporation.

Regarding PictBridge

PictBridge allows the user to conn ect the printer and digita l cam er a directly, using the

unified standard for t he direct printout of im ages. You can print im ages directly from the

camera through a few si m pl e op erations.

• There is a possibility that the illu st ra tio ns and the display screen of the LCD monitor

in this manual are differen t fro m th e act u al product.

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA

We have paid close attent ion to the safety of this produ ct. When using this

product, we request yo ur special attention rega rding items marked wi th the

following symbol s.

Warning

Caution

This symbol indic ates that violating this item could ca use

serious personal injury.

This symbol indic ates that violating this item could ca use

minor or medium pers onal injury, or mat erial loss.

ABOUT THE CAMERA

Warning

• Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are present

inside the camera, with the risk of electric shock.

• If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging the

camera, never touch the exposed portion. There is the risk of electric shock.

• To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory

Card out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately

if a memory card is accidentally swallowed.

• Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Take care that small

children do not hang the strap over their necks.

• Do not look directly at the sun through the camera with the telephoto lens

attached, as viewing the sun may damage your eyes. Viewing the sun

directly with the telephoto lens may lead to a loss of eyesight.

• Be sure to store batteries out of the reach of children. Seek medical

assistance immediately if a battery is accidentally swallowed.

• Always use the AC adapter exclusively developed for this product, with the

specified power and voltage. Using an AC adapter not exclusive to this

product, or using the exclusive AC adapter with an unspecified power or

voltage can cause a fire, electric shock, or camera breakdown.

• If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop

use immediately, remove the batteries or the AC adapter, and contact your

nearest PENTAX service center. Continued use could cause a fire or electric

shock.

• During thunderstorms, unplug and discontinue use of the AC adapter.

Continued use could cause equipment failure, a fire, or electric shock.

Caution

• Do not short the batteries or dispose of the batteries in fire. Do not

disassemble the batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire.

• Of the batteries that can be used in this camera (AA Ni-MH batteries, AA

lithium batteries, AA alkaline batteries and CR-V3), only the Ni -MH batteries

can be recharged. Recharging other batteries can cause a fire or explosion.

• Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or

begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.

• Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is the risk of low

temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods.

• Do not place your finger over or cover the flash with clothing when

discharging the flash. Fingers or clothing may be burned.

PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE

• Only use specified batteries with this camera. Use of other batteries can

cause a fire or explosion.

• Replace all the batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery brands, type

or an old battery with a new one. It may cause explosion or a fire.

• The batteries should be inserted correctly with regard to polarity (+ and –)

marked on the batteries and the camera. Not inserting batteries correctly

may cause explosion or a fire.

• Do not disassemble the batteries. Of the batteries that can be used in this

camera, only the Ni-MH batteries can be recharged. Disassembling the

batteries or attempting to charge non-rechargeable batteries could result in

explosion or leakage.

Care to be Taken During Handling

• When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the

package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad.

• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still

working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a

wedding or during traveling). Pictures cannot be guaranteed if recording,

playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc. is not possible due to

a malfunction of your camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc.

• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol

benzene.

• Do not subject the camera to high temperatures or high humidity. Do not

leave the camera in a vehicle, as the temperature can get very high.

• Do not store the camera with preservatives and chemicals. Storage in high

temperatures and high humidity can cause molding. Remove from case and

store in a dry and well-ventilated location.

• This camera is not waterproof, and should not be used in the rain or where

the camera could get wet.

• Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use a

cushion to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles,

or ships.

• The temperature range for camera use is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

• The LCD display may appear black under high temperatures, but will return

to normal as temperatures normalize.

• The LCD display may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due

to liquid crystal properties, and is not a fault.

• Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain

high performance.

• Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and

outside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag,

removing the camera after temperature of the camera and surroundings are

equalized.

• Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salts.

These could cause a camera breakdown. Wipe dry any rain or water drops

on the camera.

• Refer to “Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card” (p.30) regarding

the SD Memory Card.

• Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or viewfinder.

Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens.

• Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor. This could cause

breakage or malfunction.

Regarding Product Registration

In order to better serve you, w e re qu est that you complete th e pr oduct registration,

which can be fo und on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or on the PENTAX

website. Thank you fo r yo ur coo peration.

Refer to the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating

Manual (Windows use rs: p.9, Mac OS users: p.10 ) for more information.

Contents

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA..................................................1

ABOUT THE CAMERA.........................................................................1

PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE ............................................2

Care to be Taken During Handling .......................................................2

Contents ...............................................................................................4

Composition of the Operating Manual ..................................................9

Before Using Your Camera 11

r Camera Characteristics ............................................... 12

Checking the Contents of the Package...................................... 13

Names of Working Parts ............................................................. 14

Camera ...............................................................................................14

LCD Monitor Indications .....................................................................16

Viewfinder Indications.........................................................................20

LCD Panel Indications ........................................................................22

Getting Started 23

Attaching the Strap ...................................................................... 24

Inserting the Batteries ................................................................. 25

Batteries..............................................................................................26

Battery Level Indicator........................................................................27

Approximate Image Storage Capac it y and Play ba ck Time

(new batteries) ....................................................................................27

Using the AC Adapter (Optional) ........................................................28

Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card ................................. 29

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level.....................................................31

Turning the Camera On and Off.................................................. 32

Initial Settings .............................................................................. 33

Setting the Display Language.............................................................33

Setting the Date and Time..................................................................35

Attaching the Lens....................................................................... 37

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ............................................... 39

Basic Operations 41

Basic Shooting Operation ........................................................... 42

Holding the Camera............................................................................42

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings ..............................43

Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes............ 47

Selecting the Shooting Scene.............................................................48

Using a Zoom Lens...................................................................... 50

Using the Built-in Flash ............................................................... 51

Other Shooting Modes................................................................. 55

Continuous Shooting ..........................................................................55

Self-Timer Shooting ................................. ...... .................................. ...57

Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately) ........61

Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake .........................64

Playing Back Still Pictures .......................................................... 65

Playing Back Images ..........................................................................65

Enlarging Playback Images ................................................. ...............67

Nine-Image Display ............................................................................68

Slideshow ...........................................................................................70

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment................................. 72

Processing Images with Filters .................................................. 73

Deleting Images ........................................................................... 76

Deleting a Single Image......................................................................76

Deleting All Images.............................................................................77

Deleting Selected Images (from Nine-Image Display) ........................78

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)..........................................80

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)........................................... 82

Printing Single Images........................................................................82

Settings for All Images........................................................................83

Printing Using PictBridge............................................................ 85

Setting [Transfer Mode] ......................................................................86

Connecting the Camera to the Printer ................................................87

Printing Single Images........................................................................88

Printing All Images..............................................................................90

Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings..........................................92

Disconnecting the USB Cable ............................................................92

Menu Reference 93

Using the Button Functions ........................................................ 94

Capture Mode ..................................... ..... ...... .................................. ...94

Playback Mode ...................................................................................96

Using the Menu ............................................................................ 98

How to Operate the Menu...................................................................98

[A Rec. Mode] Menu Setting Items.................................................100

[Q Playback] Menu Setting Items...................................................100

[H Set-up] Menu Setting Items ........................................................101

[A Custom Setting] Menu Setting Items...........................................102

Using the Fn Menu ..................................................................... 104

Capture Mode ..................................... ..... ...... .................................. .104

Playback Mode .................................................................................105

Using the Mode Dial................................................................... 106

Function Reference 109

Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level....................... 110

Setting the Image Tone ....................................................................110

Setting the Recorded Pixels .............................................................111

Setting the Quality Level...................................................................112

Setting the Saturation/Sharpness/Contrast ......................................113

Setting the White Balance ................................................................114

Setting the Sensitivity .......................................................................117

Setting the Color Space....................................................................119

Focusing ..................................................................................... 120

Using the Autofocus...................... .................................. ..... ...... .......120

Setting the AF Mode.........................................................................123

Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)............................................124

Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock)..........................................................126

Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus).................................128

Setting the Exposure ................................................................. 130

Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed...............................................130

Selecting the Metering Method .........................................................132

Changing the Exposure Mode ..........................................................134

Setting the Exposure ........................................................................143

Changing the Exposure and Shooting (Auto Bracket) ......................145

Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before

Shooting ..................................................................................... 148

Displaying the Preview ............................................. ...... ..... ...... .......148

Selecting the Preview Method ..........................................................149

Using the Built-in Flash ............................................................. 150

Compensating Flash Output .............................................................150

Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash...........................................151

Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode.................................151

Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash ......................152

DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility

with the Built-in Flash........................................................................154

Using an External Flash (Optional)...................................................156

Settings During Playback.......................................................... 163

Changing Playback Display Method ................................................163

Setting the Slideshow Display Interval..............................................164

Camera Settings......................................................................... 165

Formatting the SD Memory Card......................................................165

Turning the Beep On and Off............................................................166

Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style .........................166

Setting the World Time .....................................................................167

Setting the Display Language...........................................................170

Turning the Guide Display On and Off..............................................170

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor....................................171

Selecting the Video Output Format...................................................171

Setting Auto Power Off .....................................................................172

Selecting the Folder Name ...............................................................172

Resetting the File Number................................................................173

Setting the Display Instant Review and Digital Preview ...................173

Resetting to Default Settings .................................................... 175

Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback /Set -up Men u...................................175

Resetting the Custom Function Menu ..............................................176

Appendix 177

Default Settings.......................................................................... 178

Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations .......... 182

Notes on [Using Aperture Ring] ............................................... 184

Cleaning the CCD....................................................................... 185

Optional Accessories ................................................................ 187

Error Messages .......................................................................... 190

Troubleshooting......................................................................... 192

Main Specifications ................................................................... 195

Specifications for Remote Control F (Optional) ................................197

Glossary...................................................................................... 198

Index............................................................................................ 202

WARRANTY POLICY.................................................................. 206

Composition of the Operating Manual

This operating manual c ontains the following cha pters.

1 Before Using Your Camera

Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names of various

parts.

2 Getting Started

Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be

sure to read it and follow the instructions.

3 Basic Operations

Explains the procedures for taking, playing back, and printing still pictures.

Read it to learn all of the basic operations about capturing, playing back,

and printing.

4 Menu Reference

Explains the functions of r by buttons and menus.

5 Function Reference

Introduces functions to further enhance your r experience.

6 Appendix

Explains troubleshooting, introduces optional accessories and provides

various resources.

The symbols used in this operating ma nual are explained b elow.

Shows reference page number explaining a related operation.

Shows useful information.

Shows precautions to take when operating the camera.

Memo

1 Before Using Your

Camera

Check the package contents and names of working parts

before use.

r Camera Characteristics .......................12

Checking the Contents of the Package ..............13

Names of Working Parts ......................................14

r Camera Characteristics

• Features a 23.5×15.7 mm CCD with 6.1 million effective pixels for high

precision and a wid e dynamic range.

• Features an AF sensor with 11 focusing poin ts. The central 9 are wide

Before Using Your Camera

area cross sensors.

•

Features a view finder similar to that of a con ventional 35 mm ca mera, with

a 0.85× magnificat ion and 96% field of view, for easi er manual focusing .

Also features a sup erimp os e fu nc tio n in w hic h th e AF po in ts on the

viewfinder illuminat e red.

• Uses CR-V3, AA l ithium batteries, rech argeable AA Ni-MH ba tteries or

AA alkaline batte ries.

•

Features a la rge 2.5-inc h LCD monitor wi th 210,000 pi xels and a b rightness

adjusting f unction for high-precisi on/wide-fi eld viewing performance.

• Features a Digital Preview function for che cking the image to ensure that

the desired result is achieved.

• A user-friendly design h as been implemente d in various parts of the

camera. The large , high-resolution LCD m onitor and easy-to-use menus

make the camera easier to operate.

The captured area (view an gle) will differ be tween t he r and 35 mm SLR

cameras even if the same lens is used because the format size for 35 mm film

and CCD are different.

Sizes for 35 mm film and CCD

35 mm film : 36×24 mm

r CCD : 23.5×15.7 mm

Angles of view being equal, the focal length of a lens used with a 35 mm camera

must be approximately 1.5 times longer than that of

view framing the same area, divide the focal length of the 35 mm lens by 1.5.

Example) To capture th e sa me image as a 1 50 mm lens att ached to a 35 mm

camera

150÷1.5=100

Use a 100 mm lens with the r.

Inversely, multiply the focal length of the lens used with r by 1.5 to

determine the focal length for 35 mm cameras.

Example) If 300 mm lens is used with r

300×1.5=450

Focal length is equivalent to a 450 mm lens on a 35 mm camera.

. To obtain an angle of

Checking the Contents of the Package

The following acce ssories are pack aged with your ca mera.

Check that all acces sories are include d.

Before Using Your Camera

Hot shoe cover FK

(Installed on camera)

Body mount co ver

(Installed on camera )

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW53

Operating Manual

(this manual)

Eyecup F

(Installed on camera)

USB cable

I-USB17

O-ST53

Strap

ME Viewfinder cap

Video cable

I-VC28

AA Alkaline batteries*

(four)

* The batteries packaged with the camera are for checking the camera's

functionality.

Names of Working Parts

Camera

Before Using Your Camera

Lens mount index

Shutter release

button

Main switch

Card cover

Self-Timer lamp/

Remote control receiver

Lens unlock button

3 button

i button

M button

Mirror

AF coupler

Focus

mode lever

Lens information

contacts

e-dial

L/Z

button

Four-way

controller

4 button

{ button

Battery cover

Q button

Tripod socket

Built-in flash

Mode dial

Strap lug

Cable switch

terminal

USB/Video terminal

DC input terminal

Terminal cover

LCD monitor

K button

Hot shoe

mc button

LCD panel

Diopter

adjustment lever

Card access

lamp

Viewfinder

Before Using Your Camera

1600

AF. S

Night Sc ene

2006

LCD Monitor Indications

The following indicato rs appear on the

LCD monitor depending on the status of

the camera.

Before Using Your Camera

LCD monitor

While Power is On or Operating Mode Dial

Guides appear on th e LCD monitor for 3 secon ds when the camera is

powered on or mode di al is turned.

Select Off for [Guide display] in [H Set-up] to not show indicators. (p.101)

182345 67

AF. S

Night Scene

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060606 2006

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1414: 25

:14 25

1600

1 Flash mode

(Active mode appears) (p.51)

2 Drive mode (p.104) 3* AE metering (p.132) 4 AF mode (p.123) 5* AF point switching (p.124) 6* White bal ance (p.11 4 ) 7* Sensitivity (p.117) 8 Shooting mode, Scene mode

(p.106)

9* World time warning display (p.167)

10 Date and time (p.166)

* Indicator s 3, 5, 6 and 7 only appe ar

when a setting other than the default

setting is selected. 9 only appe ars

when World T ime is On.

Capture Mode

AF. S

sRGB

ISO

800

2006

Detail ed In fo

Use d f or n i g h t s c e n es. Use a tri p o d , et c . to pre v e n t s h a k i ng

Night Scene

Detail ed In fo

Press the M button in Capture mode to display the capture function

settings on the LCD moni tor for 15 seconds.

Detailed Information

Detailed Info

AF. S

ISO

800

ISO

800

sRGB

2006

/2525252525252006250606/ 14 : 25/06 /

4040mm

1414: 25

1 AF mode (p.123) 11 Color space (p.119) 2 Mode dial position (p.106) 12 White balance (p.114) 3 AE metering (p.132) 13 Date and time (p.166) 4 Flash mode (p.51) 14 AF point position (p.124) 5* Drive mode (p.104) 15 Saturation (p.113) 6* Auto bracket (p.147) 16 Sharpness (p.113) 7 ISO sensitivity (p.117) 17 Contrast (p.113) 8 Image tone (p.110) 18 Lens focal length 9 Quality level (p.112) 19* Scene mode (p .47)

10 Re corded pixe l s (p.111)

* Indicators 5 and 6 do not appear at the same time. Only one appears at a

time. Indicator 19 is only displayed in Scene mode.

Detailed Info

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1811

Before Using Your Camera

Press the four-wa y con troller (p) to view ex planation of set Shoot ing mode.

Explanation of Set Shooting Mode

Detailed Info

Used for night scenes.

Used for night scenes. Use a tripod, etc. to

Use a tripod, etc. to prevent shaking

prevent shaking

Night Scene

sRGB

ISO

800

2000

100 - 0 0 01

AF. S

2006

Playback Mode

Every time you pres s the M button during p layback, the camer a

switches screen dis plays in the following o rder: [Standard] Displ ay,

[Histogram] Display, [De tailed Information] Displ ay and [No info. Display ]

(image only).

Before Using Your Camera

You can change the infor m at io n ini tiall y di s pl aye d by pressing the Q button.

(p.163)

Detailed Information

100-0001

2000

1 /

20001/ 228.F28.

ISO

800

sRGB

/0606/25252006

/06 /25 2006

1 5.

15.

AF. S

EVEVEV

4040mm

1414: 25

14 : 25

12 13 14 15

1 Captured image 14* Drive mode (p.104) 2 Rotate icon (p.66) 15* Auto bracket (p.147) 3 Image folder number and file

number (p.172, 173)

16 Sharpness (p.113)

17 ISO sensitivity (p.117) 4 Protect icon (p.80) 18 Image tone (p.110) 5 AF mode (p.123) 19 Contrast (p.113) 6 AF point information (p.124) 20 Qual ity level (p.11 2) 7 Shutte r speed ( p.136) 21 Recorded pixels (p.111) 8 Apertu re value (p .138) 22 Color space (p.119) 9 EV compensation (p.143) 23 Lens focal length

10 Saturation (p.113) 24 White balance (p.114) 11 Mode dial position (p.106) 25 Captured date and time (p.166) 12 AE metering (p.132) 26* Scene mode (p.47) 13* Flash mode (p.51)

10 16 19

* Indicator 13 only appears for images in which the flash was discharged.

Indicators 14 and 15 do not appear at the sa me ti me . O nl y o ne app ears at a

time. Indicator 26 is only displayed in Scene mode.

Histogram Display

100-0 0 4 6

100-0046

1 Capture quality (Image file type) 2 Image folder number and file number (p.172, p.173) 3 Protect icon (p.80) 4 Histogram (p.163)

• Areas wh ere bloomin g overexposure occurre d bl ink if [Bri ght Portion]

warning is set to On in [Plybk dsply mt hd] in the [Q Playback] menu. (p.163)

• Press the four-way control ler (mn) in the histogram display to move the

histogram display po sition up or down.

Before Using Your Camera

Viewfinder Indications

Before Using Your Camera

5 6

91011

1413 15

1 AF frame (p.39) 2 Spot metering frame (p.132) 3 AF point (p.124) 4 Flash s tatus (p.5 1)

Appears when flash is available and bli nks when flash i s recommended but

not set.

5 Continuous mode (p.123)

Appears when [AF Mode] in the [A Rec. Mode] is set to k (Continuous

mode).

6 Picture mode icon (p.47)

Icon for Picture mode in use appears.

\ (Moving Object), q (Macro), = (Portrait), U (Normal mode in I), . (Night Scene Portrait), s (Landscape)

7 Scene mode icon (p.47)

Appears when taking pictures in Scen e mod e.

8 Focus i nd icator (p.4 4)

Appears when image is focused.

9 Shutter speed (p.136)/Confirm Sensitivi ty

Shutter speed when captu ring or adjusting (un derlined when shut ter speed

can be adjus ted with e- d ial).

The sensitivity is displa yed when [OK btn when s hooting] is set t o [Confi rm

Sensitivity] and the 4 button is pressed. (p.122)

10 A p erture val ue (p.138)

Aperture value when capturi ng or adjusting (underl ined when apert ure can

be adjusted with e-dial).

11 EV compensation (p.143)

Appears when EV compensation is available or in use.

Blinks slowly when compensating flash output.

Blinks quickly when compensating exposure and flash output.

Adjusted value appears where number of recordable images is shown.

12 Number of recordable images/EV compensation

Show the number of recordable images with current quality and recorded

pixel setting.

Show the number of continuous shooting recordable images. (p.102)

EV compensat ion value appea rs when EV compe nsation is bein g adjusted.

(p.135)

The difference with the appropriate exposure value appears if exposure

mode is a. (p.140)

13 Manual focus (p.128)

Appears when focus mode is \.

14 ISO sensitivity warning (p.118)

Appears when warning value is exceeded.

15 AE lock indicator (p.144)

Appears during AE lock.

• The red indication of the AF p oint used for autofocu s lightens superimpo sed

when the shutt er release butt on is pressed h alfway. (p.124)

• When [OK btn when shooting] is se t to [Confirm Sensitivity] in the [A Cu stom

Setting] menu, press the 4 button to display the sensitivity in th e

viewfinder. (p.122)

Before Using Your Camera

LCD Panel Indications

The following infor mation appears in t he LCD panel on top o f the camera.

Before Using Your Camera

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1 Shutte r speed ( p.136) 5 AF point information (p.124) 2 Aperture value (p.138) No indicator: Auto 3 Flash mode (p.51) V : Select

b : Built-in f lash is read y

(when blinking , flash should

be used or incompatible

lens is being used)

a :Flash off E : Auto discharge M : Center-weighted

> :

Red-eye reduction flash on

4 Drive mode (p.104)

9 : Single frame shooting 8 White balance (p.114) j : Continuous shooting g : Self-Timer shooting 9 Battery level h : Remote control shootin g 10 EV compensation (p.143)

M :Center

6 AE metering (p.132)

No indicator: Multi-segment

metering

N : Spot metering

7 Auto bracketing (p.147)

(Not displayed when set to Auto)

11 Number of recordable images/

EV compensation value/PC (Pb)

(PC=Personal Computer (mass

storage), Pb=PictBridge)

2 Getting Started

This chapter explains your first steps from purchas ing the

camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the

instructions.

Attaching the Strap ..............................................24

Inserting the Batteries .........................................25

Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card .........29

Turning the Camera On and Off ..........................32

Initial Settings .......................................................33

Attaching the Lens ...............................................37

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ........................39

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug, then secure on the inside of the clasp.

Pass the other end of the strap through the other strap lug on the camera, then secure on the inside of the clasp.

Inserting the Batteries

Insert batteries into the cam era. Use two CR-V3 or four AA N i-MH

batteries, AA lithium batteries, or AA al kaline batteries.

This camera is packaged with AA alkaline batteries for checking the camera’s

functionality but some other kinds of batteries are also compatible. Refer to

“Batteries” (p.26) for details on compatible batteries and when to use them.

• CR-V3, AA lithium batteries and AA alkaline batter ies that can be used in this

camera are not recharge able.

• Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries while the p ower is on.

• Remove the batteries when you will n ot use the camera for a long whil e. The

batterie s m ay leak.

• If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert new batteries

after a long while , follow the procedu re for “Setting the D ate and Time”. (p .35)

• Insert batteries co rrectly. Batteries ins erted incorrectly may cause a c amera

breakdown. Wipe the e lectrodes of the batterie s be fore inserting.

• Replace all the batteries at the same time. Do no t mix battery type, bra nds or

an old battery with a new one.

Push and hold the battery cover unlock lever as shown in the illustration (1), and slide the battery cover toward the lens (2), and then flip open.

Getting Started

Insert the batteries according to the +/– indicators in the battery chamber.

Press down on the batteries with the battery cover (1) and slide it as shown in the

illustration (2) to close.

Getting Started

• Use the AC adapter (optional) when using the camera for a prolong ed period.

(p.28)

• Check the battery orientati on if the camera does not op er at e pr ope rly after

replacing the batteries.

Be sure to fully cl ose the battery co ver. The camera wi ll not turn on if the ba ttery

cover is open.

Batteries

You can use four k inds of batteries with your camera. Battery performance

differs by type. Pleas e choose the type that best suits your purpo se.

CR-V3*

AA Ni-MH

rechargeable

batteries

AA lithium batteries Recommended in cold climates.

AA alkaline batteries

* CR-V3 batteries have rechargeable and non-rechargeable types. This camera

uses only non-rechargeable CR-V3 batteries.

Nickel manganese bat te rie s and rechargeable CR -V 3 bat t er i es m ay cause

malfunctions due to thei r volt age characteristics. Ther ef or e, us e is not

recommended.

The CR-V3 is a long-life battery and is convenient when

traveling.

These are rechargeable and are economical.

A commercially available battery charger that is

compatible with the batteries is required.

Provided with the camera. These are easily obtainable

when your usual batteri es run out but they may not s upport

all the camera functions under certain conditions. We do

not recommen d their use except in eme rgencies an d

checking the camera's functionality.

Battery Level Indicator

You can confirm remai ning battery level by chec king the { displayed on

the LCD panel.

{ lit : Battery is full.

} lit : Battery is running low.

? lit : Battery is almost empty.

? blink : The camera turns off after displaying a message.

Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (new batteries)

Getting Started

Batteries

CR-V3

AA lithium

batteries

AA rechargeable

batteries

(NiMH 2500mAh)

AA Alkaline

Batteries

The picture storage capacity (normal recording and flash use 50%) is based on

measuring conditi ons in accordance with CIPA standards a nd the others are based

on PENTAX measuring conditions. Some deviation from the above figures may

occur in actual use depending on shooting mode and shooting conditions.

• Battery performance temporarily d ecreases as the temperature de creases.

When using the camer a i n col d c limates, have extra batt er i es on hand and

keep them warm in your pocket. Battery performance will return to normal

when returned to room temp erature.

• AA alkaline batte ries may not su pport all the camera functions. We do not

recommend thei r use except in emergencies a nd checking the camera's

functionality.

• Have extra batteries ready when traveling overseas, taking pictures in cold

climates, or when you will be taking a lot of pictures.

(Temperature)

(23°C) 730 630 480 700 minutes

( 0°C) 300 210 180 470 minutes

(23°C) 660 570 450 470 minutes

( 0°C) 520 360 310 400 minutes

(23°C) 430 300 260 350 minutes

( 0°C) 350 250 200 300 minutes

(23°C) 80 60 40 140 minutes

(0°C)

Normal

recording

Not

applicable

Flash photography

50% use 100 % use

Not

applicable

Not

applicable

Playback

time

70 minutes

Using the AC Adapter (Optional)

Getting Started

We recommend usin g the AC adapter kit K- AC10 (optional) whe n using

the LCD monitor for a long time or when conne cting to your PC.

Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the terminal cover.

Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera.

Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.

Plug the AC cord into the power outlet.

• Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the

AC adapter.

• Make sure connections are s ecure between the cam era, AC adapter, AC

plug cord terminal and the power outlet. SD Memory Card and data will be

corrupted if disconne ct ed w h ile camera is recording or rea di ng data.

• Be sure to read the AC adapter kit K-AC10 o perating manual wh en using the

AC adapter.

• The rechargeable batteries in your camera will not charge when connected

to the AC adapter.

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