Pentax K110D User Manual

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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

2525// 25 // 2006

060606 2006

109

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.

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• 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)

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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.

Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card

Captured images are recorded on the SD Me mory Card. Make su re the

camera is turned off before insertin g or removing the SD Memory Card

(market product).

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card while card access lamp is lit.

• Format new SD Memory Card. Also forma t SD Memory Card used with othe r

cameras. Refer to “Formatting the SD Memory Card” (p.165) for details on

formatting.

Slide the card cover in the direction of the arrow (1) and then lift open (2).

Insert the card all the way with the SD Memory Card label toward the LCD monitor.

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Push the SD Memory Card in once to

remove.

Close the card cover (1) and then slide it in the direction of the arrow (2).

Be sure to fully cl ose the card cover . The

camera will not turn on if the card cover

is open.

Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card

• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a

write-protect switch. Settin g the switch t o

LOCK protects the existing data by

prohibiting recording of new dat a, deletion

of existing data or formatting of the card.

• Care should be taken when removin g th e SD Memory Card immedi ate ly a fter

using the camera because the card may be hot.

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card o r turn the cam era off while data is being

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saved to the card, images are bei ng pl ay ed b ac k, o r the c am era is c onn ec ted

to a computer with the USB cable. This may cause the data to be lost or the

card to be damaged.

• Do not bend the SD Mem ory Card or sub ject it to vi olent impa ct. Keep it aw ay

from water and store away from high temperatures.

Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting. The card may be

•

damaged beyond use.

• Data on th e SD Me mory Card may be de lete d in the following circumsta nce s.

PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is deleted if

(1) the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user.

(2) t he SD Memory C ard is exposed to static e lectricity or e lectrical

interference.

(3) the card has not been used for a long time.

(4) the card is ejected or the battery is removed while the data on the card is

being recorded or accessed.

• The SD Memory Card h as a l imite d servic e life . If it is no t used for a long t ime,

the data on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to regularly make a

backup of important data on a computer.

• Avoid us ing or storing the ca rd w h ere it ma y be expos ed to stati c electri city or

electrical interference.

• Avoid us ing or storing the card in direct sunl ight or w here it m ay be e xposed to

rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.

• For informa tion on compa tible S D Memory Card, vi sit the PENTAX web site or

contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center.

• Format new SD M emory Ca rds. Also f ormat SD M emory Card used with other

cameras. 1Formatting the SD Memory Card (p.165)

• If you are goi ng to discard, g ive away or s ell your SD memory card y ou should

ensure that the data on the card is completely deleted or the card itself is

destroyed if it contain s any p ersona l or se nsit ive info rmat ion. Ple ase no te that

formatting the SD ca rd w i ll no t ne cessarily delete th e data s o that it cannot b e

recovered using off the shelf data recovery software. There are off the shelf

secure data deletion software programs available that will completely delete

the data. In any case the data on your SD memory card should be managed at

your own risk.

Write-protect

switch

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level

Choose the number o f pixels (size) and quality level (da ta compression

rate) of pictures accordi ng to how you intend to use the pic tures you have

taken.

Pictures with la rger recorded pixels or more Es a re clearer when print ed.

The number of pictures tha t can be taken (the number of pictu res that can

be recorded on an SD Memory Card) becomes less with larger file siz es.

The quality of the captured ph oto or printed picture depen ds on the quality

level, exposure c ontrol, resolution of th e printer and a variet y of other

factors so you do not n eed to select more tha n the required number of

pixels. For exam ple, to print in postc ard size, R (1536×1024) is

adequate. Set the app ropriate recorded si ze and quality leve l depending

on purpose.

Choose the appropria te number of record ed pixels and qualit y level for

images on the [A Re c. Mode] menu.

1 Setting the Recorded Pixels (p.111) 1 Setting the Quali ty Level (p.112)

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Approximate Image Storage

Capacity

Quality Level

Recorded Pixels

(3008×2008)

(3008×2000)

(2400×1600)

(1536×1024)

• The above table shows the approximate image storage capacity and recording

time when using a 128 MB SD Memory Card.

• The above figures may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions,

shooting mode and SD Memory Card, etc.

11 — — —

—3470117

—5196161

— 106 173 271

Best

Better

Good

Getting Started

Turning the Camera On and Off

Move the main switch to [ON] position.

The camera will turn on.

Move the main switch to [OFF] position

to turn off the camera.

• Always turn the camera off when not in use.

• The power will automatically turn o ff when you do not perform any operations

within a set period of time. After the camera turns off aut omatically, turn it on

again or perform any of the following.

• Press the shutter release button halfway.

• Press the Q button.

• Press the M button.

• By default, the camera is set to power off automatically after 1 minute of

inactivity. You can change the setting with [Auto Power Off] on the [H Set-

up] menu. (p.1 72)

Initial Settings

The first time the camera is turne d on after purchasing, the Init ial Settings

screen appears on the LC D monitor. Follow the pr ocedure below to set th e

language displayed on the LCD monitor and the current date and tim e.

Once setting is done, th ese will not need to be set agai n when turning your

camera on.

Setting the Display Language

You can choose the l anguage in which the me nus, error messages , etc.

are displayed from th e following: English, French, German, Spa nish,

Italian, Swedish, Dutch , Russian, Korean, Chi nese (traditional/sim plified)

and Japanese.

Press the four-way controller (p).

Initial Settings

English

New York

DST

Getting Started

Use the four-way controller (mnop) to select the desired language.

The default setting is English.

Press the 4 button.

English Français Deutsch Español Italiano Svenska

Cancel

Nederlands

OKCancel

Press the four-way controller (n).

The cursor moves to [W].

Press the four-way controller (op) to select the city.

Press the four-way controller (n).

Getting Started

The cursor moves to DST (daylight saving time).

Use the four-way controller (op) to select O (On) or P (Off).

Press the 4 button.

The screen for setting the date and time will be displayed.

When an Incorrect Language is Set

Follow the procedure below to display the screen for setting the language, and

go to Step 2 on p.33 to set the language again.

Turn the camera off and turn it on again.

Press the 3 button.

Press the four-way controller (p) twice.

Press the four-way controller (n) five times.

Press the four-way controller (p) once.

The screen for setting the language will be displayed.

Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time and the dis play style.

Press the four-way controller (p).

The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy].

Date Adjust

Date Style

Date

mm/dd/yy

2006/0101 /

24h

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Time

Use the four-way controller (mn) to choose the date

00 : 00

style.

Press the four-way controller (p).

The frame moves to [24h].

Use the four-way controller (mn) to select 24h (24-hour

Date Adjust

Date Style

Date

Time

mm/dd/yy

00 : 00

display) or 12h (12-hour display).

Press the four-way controller (p).

The frame returns to [Date Style].

OKCancel

24h

2006/0101 /

OKCancel

Press the four-way controller (n).

The frame moves to [Date].

Press the four-way controller (p).

The frame moves to the month.

Date Adjust

Date Style

Date

mm/dd/yy

2006/0101 /

24h

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Time

00 : 00

OKCancel

Use the four-way controller (mn) to set the month.

Set the day and year in the same manner.

Next, set the time.

If you select [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm

depending on the time.

Press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take pictures. If you set the date and time with

the menu operations, the screen will return to the [H Set-up] menu. Press the 4 button again.

You can canc el the set tin g ope rati on an d sw itch to Ca ptur e mode duri ng i nit ial

settings by pr es s ing th e 3 button. In this case, the Initia l Settings scree n

will appear again the next time you turn the camera on.

• When you finish the setting s and press the 4 button, th e ca mera clock is reset to 00 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when t he

time signal ( on the TV, radio, etc.) rea ches 00 second s.

• You can change the languag e and date and time setti ngs w ith t he m e nu

operations. (p.166, p.170)

Attaching the Lens

All camera expos ure modes are availab le when using DA, D FA , FA J or

other lenses with Ap erture s (Auto) posi tion. Some functions a re restricted when le nses are not set to Ap erture s (Auto). Also see “Notes

on [Using Aperture Ring ]” (p.184). Other lenses and accessories will not

be available with fact ory default settings. To allow shutter release with

lenses or accessories not listed above, set [Using aperture ring] in custom

function settings. (p.103)

Turn the camera off before attaching or removing the lens to prevent

unexpected lens move ment.

Check that the camera is off.

Remove the body mount cover (1) and lens mount cover (2).

Be sure to put the lens down with the

lens mount side facing upward to

protect from damage to the area

around the lens mount after removal.

Getting Started

Align the red dots on the camera and the lens, and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks.

After attaching, check that the lens is

secured. Also check that the red dots of

the lens are on top and attachment

portion does not move sideways.

Getting Started

Remove the front lens cap by pushing the indicated portions inward.

To detach the lens, hold down the lens

unlock button (

counterclockwise.

• The body mount cover (1) is a cover to prevent scra tc hes and block dust

when shipped. Bo dy Mount Cap K i s sold separately and has a lock function.

• We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents, damages and

malfunctions result in g from t he use of lenses made by other m anu facturers.

• The camera body and lens mount incorp orate lens informati on contacts and

an AF coupler. Dirt, dust, or co rr os io n m ay damage the electrical s yst em .

Clean the contacts w ith a s oft dry cloth.

3) and turn the lens

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter

Adjust the viewfinde r to suit your eyes ight.

If it is difficult to s ee the viewfinder im age clearly, slid e the diopter

adjustment lever sideway s.

You can slide the di opter from –2.5m

Look through the viewfinder and point the camera at a welllit scene. Slide the diopter adjustment lever left or right.

Adjust the lever until the AF frame in

the viewfinder is focused.

-1

to +1.5m-1.

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AF frame

• The Fo Eyecup is attached to the

viewfinder portion whe n camera leaves

the factor y. Diopter adjustment is

available with the Fo Eyecup attac hed.

However, adjustment is easier with the

eyecup removed. To remove the Fo

Eyecup, press in one side an d pull it out

toward you.

To attach th e Fo Eyecup, al i gn it with the

groove on the viewfind er eye piece and

push it into po sition.

• If it is difficult to see the viewfind er ima ge clearly even if you set th e di op ter

adjustment lever, use t he d iopter correction lens ada pter M. However, the

eyecup must be remov ed to use this adapter. (p.18 8)

Memo

3 Basic Operations

This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by

setting mode dial to Picture mode (Auto Picture or Portrait

mode - Flash OFF mode) and Scene mode to ensure

successful capturing.

For information about advanced functions and settings f or

taking pictures, refer to chapter 4 and onward.

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

Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for

Scenes ...................................................................47

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Basic Shooting Operation

Holding the Camera

How you hold the camera is important when taki ng pict ure s.

• Hold the camera fir mly with both hands.

• Press the shutter r elease button gently wh en taking a picture.

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Horizontal position Vertical position

• To reduce camera shak e, support your body or the camera on a soli d object

such as a table, tree, or wall.

• Although there are individu al differences among ph otographers, the shut t er

speed for a handheld ca mera is generally 1/(fo cal length ×1.5). For exam ple,

it is 1/75 of a second for a foca l len gt h of 50 m m and 1/150 of a second for

100 mm. Use a tripod whe n us in g a l owe r shutter speed.

• When using a telephoto l ens, a tripod that is h eavier than the total w eight of

the camera an d lens is recomm ended to avo id camera shake.

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings

How to set the camera so it will choose the optimum settin gs based on the

subject lighting, distance and motion.

Set the mode dial to I.

The camera will select the optimal

capturing mode for the subject.

1 Selecting the Appropriate Capturing

Mode for Scenes (p.47)

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Set the focus mode lever to =.

Autofocus mode is set. (p.120)

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Look through the viewfinder to view the subject.

A zoom lens can be used to change the

size of the subject in the viewfinder.

1 Using a Zoom Lens (p.50)

Position the subject inside the AF frame and press the shutter release button halfway.

The autofocus system operates. The

focus indicat or ] appears in the

viewfinder when the subject is in

focus.

The flash pops up automatically when

necessary (manually lift the flash

when Flash mode is not set to [Auto]).

1 Operating the shutter release

button (p.45)

1 Subjects that are Difficult to Focus

on (p.46)

1 Using the Built-in Flash (p.51) 1 Selecting the Focusing Area (AF

Point) (p.124)

Focus indicator

You can preview the ima ge i n t he LCD monitor and check th e co m position,

exposure, and focus bef or e t ak ing the picture. (p.148)

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Delete

Review captured images on the LCD monitor.

Image displays for 1 second on the

LCD monitor after capturing (Instant

Review).

You can delete the image during

Instant Review by pressing the i

button.

1 Setting the Display Time of the

Instant Review (p.173)

1 Deleting Images (p.76) 1 Displaying Bright Portion (p.174) 1 Histogram Display (p.174)

Operating the shutter release button

The shutter releas e button has two posi tions.

Delete

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Pressing it down halfway (first position) turns on the viewfin der and

LCD panel indicators an d the autofocus system operates. Pressing it

fully (second po sition) takes the pic ture.

• Press the shut ter r elease b utton gently w hen tak ing a pi cture t o prev ent

camera shake .

• Practice pressing the shutter release b utton halfway to le arn where the

first position is.

• The viewfinder indicators st ay on w hi l e sh ut te r r eleas e button is

pressed. The indica tions stay on for abo ut 10 seconds (def ault setting)

after the button is released. (p .2 0)

Subjects that are Difficult to Focus on

The autofocus mecha nism is not perfect . Focusing may be d ifficult when

taking pictures under the foll owing conditions ((a) to (f) below). T hese also

apply to manual focus ing using the focus indicator ] in the view finder.

If the subject cannot be focused auto matically, set the focus mode lever to

\ and use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject with the aid

of the matte field in the viewfinder. (p.129)

(a) Extremely low-contras t subjects such as a white wall in the

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focusing area.

(b) Su bjects which do not reflec t much light within the focusing area.

(d) Strongly reflected ligh t or strong backlighting (bright background) .

(e) If vertical or horizont al line patterns appe ar within the focus ing

area.

(f) Multiple subjects in t he foreground and b ackground within the

focusing area.

Subject may not be focused even when ] (focus indicator) is displ ayed when

(f) above applies.

Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes

The camera selects an d sets the optimum mode when I (Auto Picture)

on the mode dial is s et to the dial indicato r.

Select = (Portrait), s ( Landscape), q (Macro), \ (Moving Object), . (Night Scene Portrait), a (Flash OFF), H (Scene) with the m ode dial

if desired image is not captured in Auto Picture mode.

The modes are as follows.

Selects automatically from Portrait, Landscape,

I (Auto Picture)

= (Portrait)

s (Lands cape)

q (Macro)

\ (Moving Object)

. (Night Scene Portrait)

a (Flash OFF)

H (Scene)

Macro, and Moving Objec t mod es .

Lets you take pictures with standar d settings (Normal

mode) when there is no optimal shooting mode.

Optimal for capturing portraits.

Deepens the focus range, emphasi zes contour and

saturation of trees and the sky , and produces a bright image.

Lets you take vibrant pictures of flowers and other

small subjects at short distances.

Lets you take sharp pictures of a quickly moving

subject, such as at a sport ing event.

Lets you capture p eop le aga ins t a night view or dusk.

The built-in flash is deactivated. Other s ettings are the

same as the Nor mal mode in I.

Lets you select fro m 8 shooting scen es depending on

the shooting conditions .

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For . (Night Scene Portrait), the shutter spee d becomes slower in da rk

places, even if the built-in f lash is used. To prevent camera sh ake, mount the

camera on a tripod.

Selecting the Shooting Scene

By setting the H (Scene) icon to th e dial indicator, you can choose fr om

the following 8 shooting scenes.

A (Night Scene)

i (Surf & Snow)

B (Text)

K (Sunset)

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C (Kids)

E (Pet)

D (Candlelight)

E (Museum)

The flash is deactivated i n A (Night Scene), K (Sunset), D (Candlelight) and E (Museum) modes. To prevent camera shake, mount the camera on a

tripod.

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

shaking.

For capturing image s of dazzling backg rounds, such as

snowy mountains.

Lets you take clear pictu r es of text or w riting.

For capturing the sunrise or sunset in beautiful colors.

For captur in g moving kids .

Reproduces healthy and bright skin tone.

For captur ing moving pe ts.

For capturing scenes in candleli ght.

For capturing images in places where a flash is

prohibited.

How to Select a Shooting Scene

Set the mode dial to H (Scene).

Press the { button.

The Fn menu appears. The icon for the

currently selected shooting scene

appears in the Fn menu screen in

H (Scene) mode.

Used f o r n i g h t s c enes. Use a t r i p o d , e t c . to preve n t s h a k i n g .

For captur in g mo ving pets

Press the 4 button.

The mode palette appears.

Use the four-way controller (mnop) to choose a Scene mode.

Night Scene

Used for night scenes.

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

Use a tripod, etc. to prevent shaking.

prevent shaking.

Pet

OKOKOK

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If Pet mode is selected, you can turn

the e-dial to choose a dog or a cat

icon.The function is the same,

regardless of which icon you choose.

Press the 4 button.

The screen returns to the Fn menu.

Press the { button.

The camera is ready to take a picture.

For capturing moving

For capturing moving pets

pets

OKOKOK

Using a Zoom Lens

Enlarges the subject ( telephoto) or capture s a wider area (wide angle) wi th

a zoom lens. Adjust it to the desired si ze and take the picture.

Turn the zoom ring to the right or left.

Turn the zoom ring clockwise for

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telephoto and counterclockwise for

wide angle.

• The smaller the number of the di sp layed focal length, the wide r t he angl e .

The larger the number, the mo re magnified the image ap pea rs.

• Power Zoom functions (Image Size Tracking, Zoom Clip, an d Aut o Z oom

Effect) are not compatibl e wi th th is cam e ra.

Using the Built-in Flash

AUTO

Exit

Use the following pro cedures to take a pict ure in low light or backlit

conditions or when you want to manually us e the built-in flash .

The built-in flash is o ptimum at about 0.7 m t o 4 m from the subject .

Exposure will not be properly contro lled and vignettin g may occur when

used at a distance c loser than 0.7 m (thi s distance varies slightly

depending on the len s being used and set sensitivity (p.15 2)).

Compatibility of built-in flash and lens

Vignetting (darkening of the corners of the image due to a lack of light) may

occur depending on the lens being used and the capture conditions. We

recommend taking a test shot to confirm this.

1 DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Com patibility with t he Built-in Flash (p.154)

• When using the built-in flash, re m ov e the lens hood before shoo ting.

• The built-in flash fully dischar ge s fo r len ses without a function to s et

aperture lens ring to s ( Aut o) .

Camera automatic all y de termines surrounding ligh t and

built-in flash pops up. The f la sh pops up and discharges

Auto discha r ge

Manual discharge

Auto flash+Redeye

reduct

Manl flas h+Redeye

reduct

automatically when necessary, such as wh en using a

shutter speed likely to ca us e cam e ra shake or in backlit

conditions. (The flas h may pop up but ma y not discharge

if the camera determines that the flash is not necessary.)

Discharges flash manually. Fla sh discharges wh en

popped up, does not disc harge when retracte d.

Lights a red-eye redu ct ion l ig ht bef or e au tomatic flash.

Discharges flash ma nu ally. Lights a red-eye reduc tion

light before ma nual flash.

Basic Operations

Manual discharg e mode (Flash ON) is used reg ardless of flash mode settings

if the K button is pressed to pop up th e f la sh m an ua lly.

Selecting Flash Mode

Press the { button.

The Fn menu appears.

AUTO

Exit

Auto disch ar ge

Flash Mode

Press the four-way controller (n).

The Flash options screen appears.

When the mode dial is set to e, b, c, a or p, g and i appear gr ay an d

cannot be se lected.

Use the four-way controller (op) to choose a flash mode.

Basic Operations

Press the 4 button.

The camera returns to the Fn menu screen.

Press the { button.

The camera is ready to take a picture.

Using Auto Discharge g, i (Automatic Flash Popup)

Set the mode dial to H, I, =, q, or ..

Flash Mode

Auto discharge

OKOKOK

The flash is deactivated w he n A (Night Scene) , K (Sunset), D (Candlelig ht ) or E (Museum) is selected in H (Scene) mode.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The built-in flash pops up if necessary

and begins charging. When the flash is

fully charged, b appears in the LCD

panel and viewfinder. (p.17, p.20, p.22)

Switch between Aut o discharge mode and M anual discharge mo de (Flash ON)

by pressing the K button while the built-in flash is popped up. If Auto discharge is set, E appears on the LCD panel.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Push down on the portion indicated in the illustration to retract the flash.

Basic Operations

Using Manual Discharge (Flash ON) h,

Press the K button.

The built-in flash pops up and begins

charging. Manual discharge mode

(Flash ON) is used regardless of flash

mode settings. When the flash is fully

charged, h appears in the LCD panel

and viewfinder. (p.17, p.20, p.22)

When Flash mode is set to g or i and

you pop up the built-in flas h, you can

switch between Auto dis ch ar ge m ode

and Manual discharg e m ode (Flash ON)

by pressing the K button under the

following conditions.

• Shooti ng mode is set to I, =, s, q, \, or ..

• H mode is set to i, B, C, or E.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The flash discharges and the picture is taken.

Push the flash down to retract.

Using Red-eye Reduction Flash

“Red-eye” is the phen omenon where eyes lo ok reddish in photogra phs

taken in dark env ironments with a fl ash. This is caus ed by the reflection of

the electronic flash in the retina of the eye. R ed-eye occurs because p upils

are dilated in dark en vironments.

This phenomenon ca nnot be averted but the f ollowing measures can be

used to combat it.

• Brighten the surround ings when shooting .

• Set to wide angle and shoot from closer if a zoom lens is in us e.

• Use a flash that su pports red-eye reducti on.

• Position the flash as fa r away from the camer a as possible when us ing

an external flash.

Basic Operations

The red-eye reducti on function on this c amera reduces red -eye by

discharging the fla sh twice. With the red- eye reduction functi on, the

pre-flash is disch arged just before the shutter is rele ased. This reduce s

pupil dilation. The main flash is then di scharged while the p upils are

smaller, reducin g the red-eye effect. To us e the red-eye reducti on

function, set i (Red-eye reductio n auto flash) in Picture m ode or j

(Red-eye reduction m anual flash) in other modes for Flash mode .

Daylight-Sync Shooting

In daylight conditio ns, the flash will elimi nate shadows when a portrait

picture is take n with a person’s face cast in s hadow. Use of the flash in this

way is called Dayligh t-Sync Shooting. Flash is discharged ma nually when

shooting with Da ylight-Sync Shoot ing.

Taking pictures (Auto Picture)

1 Confirm that the flash has popped up and the flas h mode is set to h

(Manual discharge) . (p.53)

2 Confirm that the flash is full y charged.

3 Take the picture.

The picture may be overex posed if the background is too bright.

Without Daylight-Sync With Daylight-Sync

Other Shooting Modes

AUTO

Exit

Continuous Shooting

Pictures can be tak en continuously wh ile the shutter relea se button is held

down.

Press the { button.

The Fn menu appears.

Basic Operations

AUTO

Exit

Drive Mode

Single fra me s ho oting

Drive Mode

Continuous s ho ot ing

Basic Operations

Press the four-way controller (m).

The Drive Mode options screen

appears.

Use the four-way controller (op) to select j.

Drive Mode

Single frame shooting

Drive Mode

Continuous shooting

Press the 4 button.

The camera returns to the Fn menu

screen.

Press the { button.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the

viewfinder when the subject is in focus.

Set [No. cn t shtng rcd im] in [Rec ordabl e Imag e No. ] of th e [A C ustom Setting]

menu. The number of cont inuously recordable image s (buffer space) appears

when shutter is presse d hal f w ay . (p.10 2)

Press the shutter release button fully.

Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is fully

pressed. Take your finger off the shutter release button to stop.

Continuous shooting settings are retained when the power is turned off.

Display the Fn menu again and set to 9 (Single frame shooting) to stop

Continuous shooting.

• The focu s is adju sted eac h time t he shutte r is rel eased if the [AF Mo de] in t he

[A Rec. Mode] is se t to l (Si ngle mode). (p .123)

•

Focusing is continuously active when the mode dial is set t o e, b, c or a

and [AF Mode] in the [

Picture mode is set to

(Pet). Note that the shutter will release even if the focusing is not complete.

• The shutter cannot be releas ed until charging is com pl et e whe n using the

built-in flash. Use a c ustom function to ena ble shutter release b efore the built-

in flash is ready. (p.151)

Rec. Mode] is set to

(Moving Object) or H mode is set to C (Kids) or

(Continuous mode), when

Basic Operations

Self-Timer Shooting

This camera has two types of self-tim ers: g and Z.

Shutter wi ll be released after abou t 12 seconds. Use this mode to

include the photographer in the picture.

A mirror pops up immediately after shutter release button is pressed.

Shutter is released after about 2 seconds. Use this mode to avoid

camera shake when the shutter release button is pressed.

Mount the camera onto a tripod.

AUTO

Exit

Drive Mode

Single fra me s ho oting

Basic Operations

Press the { button.

The Fn menu appears.

Press the four-way controller (m).

The Drive Mode options screen

appears.

Drive Mode

Single frame shooting

AUTO

Exit

Use the four-way controller (op) to select g or Z.

Press the 4 button.

The camera returns to the Fn menu

screen.

Press the { button.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

Basic Operations

Confirm in the viewfinder that the subject you wish to shoot is in the display and press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus indicator ] appears when

the subject is in focus.

Basic Operations

Press the shutter release button fully.

For g, the self-timer lamp starts

blinking slowly and blinks rapidly 2

seconds before the shutter is released.

The beep is heard and the rate

increases. The shutter will be released

about 12 seconds after the shutter

release button is pressed fully.

For Z, the shutter will be released about 2 seconds after the shutter

release button is pressed fully.

• The beep can be turned off (p. 16 6) .

• Exposure may be affected if lig ht ent er s t he vi e w find er. Attach the provided

ME viewfinder cap or us e the AE lock function (p.144). (Igno re the light

entering the view finder when the exposure mo de is set to a (Manual)

(p.140).)

• To attach accessorie s su ch as the ME Viewfinde r C ap , first remove the F

Eyecup by pressing in one si de an d t hen pulling it out toward you.

Turn the camera off after shooting.

The next time the power is turned on,

self-timer shooting is canceled and

returns to single frame shooting.

Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately)

The shutter can be releas ed with the optional remote c ontrol unit. You can

select from h (rem ote control) and i ( 3 sec. delayed rel ease) for remote

control shooting.

The shutter will be rel eased immediately a fter the shutter release bu tton

on the remote control unit is pressed.

When the shutter release button on th e remote control unit is pressed, the

shutter is released after about 3 second s.

Mount the camera onto a tripod.

Basic Operations

Press the { button.

The Fn menu appears.

Drive Mode

Remote Con tr ol U nit

Basic Operations

Press the four-way controller (m).

The Drive Mode options screen

appears.

Use the four-way controller (op) to select h or i.

The self-timer lamp will blink to let you

know that the camera is in remote

control wait status.

Press the 4 button.

The camera returns to the Fn menu screen.

Drive Mode

Remote Control Unit

Press the { button.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the

viewfinder when the subject is in focus.

• You cannot focus with the re m ot e co ntrol unit in default settin gs. Foc us on

the subject first before op erating with the remote co ntrol. You can set [AF in

remote control] to [On] in the custom function. (p.103)

• When using the rem ote control uni t, flash does not p op up automatica lly even

when set to g (Auto discharge). Pop up the flas h manually befo rehand.

(p.53)

Point the remote control unit towards the front of the camera and press the shutter release button on the remote control.

The operating distance of the remote

control unit is about 5 m from the front

of the camera. The shutter will be

released immediately or approximately

3 seconds after the shutter release button on the remote control unit is

pressed depending on the drive mode selected.

When the picture is taken, the self-timer lamp lights for 2 seconds and

will then resume blinking.

• Exposure may be affected if lig ht ent er s t he vi e w find er. Attach the provided

ME viewfinder cap or us e the AE lock function (p.144) (ign or e t he l ight

entering the view finder when the exposure mo de is set to a (manual)

(p.140)).

• To attach accessorie s su ch as the ME Viewfinde r C ap , first remove the F

Eyecup by pressing in one si de an d t hen pulling it out toward you.

Basic Operations

• Turn the power off to stop the remote control operation after it has been

activated.

• The remote control may not op erate in backlit conditions .

• The remote control does n ot w or k w hi le t he f la sh is being charged.

• When using the built-in flash , raise the flas h into position first.

• The camera automatic all y re tu rn s to si ngl e frame shooting after the r em ot e

control shooting mod e is le ft unu sed for 5 minutes.

• The remote control unit bat te ry can s end a remote control sign al about

30,000 ti mes. Cont act PENTA X servi ce cent er to re place the batter y (this w ill

involve a fe e).

Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake

Use the Mirror Up func tion if camera shak e is evident even when c able

switch (optional ) or remote control u nit (optional) i s used.

When shooting with the 2 sec. Self-Timer , the mirror pops up a nd the

shutter is released 2 seconds after you press it, thereby avoidi ng the

vibration of the mir ror.

Follow the procedure bel ow to take a picture with t he Mirror Up function.

Basic Operations

Mount the camera onto a tripod.

Use the { button and the four-way controller (m) to select Z (2 sec. Self-Timer).

1 Self-Timer Shooting (p.57)

Focus on the subject.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The mirror pops up and the picture is taken 2 seconds later. AE lock is

enabled with the exposure value set immediately before the mirror goes

up.

Playing Back Still Pictures

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Playing Back Images

You can play back captured still p ictures with the cam era.

Use the included “PENT AX PHOTO Browser 3” software to play back u sing a

PC. Refer to the “PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3

Operating Manual” for det ail s.

Press the Q button after taking a picture.

The most recently captured image

(image with the largest file number) is

displayed on the LCD monitor.

Basic Operations

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Press the four-way controller (op).

o : The previous image appears. p : The next image appears.

Rotating Images

Basic Operations

You can rotate imag es 90° counterclock wise at a time. Mak e images shot

vertically easi er to view.

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Press the Q button after taking a picture.

The most recently captured image

(image with the largest file number) is

displayed on the LCD monitor.

Press the four-way controller (n).

The image is rotated 90°

counterclockwise each time the button

is pressed.

OKOKOK

Press the 4 button.

Image rotation information is saved.

Enlarging Playback Images

You can magnify im ages up to 12 times wh en displaying.

Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (op) to select an image.

The most recently captured image

(image with the largest file number) is

displayed first on the LCD monitor.

Basic Operations

Turn the e-dial to the right (toward y).

Image enlarges at each click and can

be enlarged to 12 times the original.

Turn to the left (toward f) to return. Press the 4 button to return to the

original size.

To return the magnified view of

[Histogram] Display, [Detailed

Information] Display and [No info. Display] (image only) to its original

size, press the 4 button. To switch to [No info. Display] in magnified view, press the M button. To change the display area, press the four-way controller (mnop) in

magnified view.

The default settin g for the first click on the e-dial is 1.2 times. You can c hange

this in [Mag to Strt Zm Plybk] in [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.103)

Nine-Image Display

2 0.×20.×

You can display nine images on the LCD mon itor at the same time.

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Press the Q button.

The most recently captured image

(image with the largest file number) is

displayed on the LCD monitor.

Turn the e-dial to the left (toward f).

Up to nine thumbnail images will be

displayed at once. Use the four-way

controller (mnop) to select an

image. A scroll bar appears at the right

of the screen. With an image selected

in the bottom row, pressing the four-

way controller (n) displays the next

nine images.

[?] appears for an image that cannot be

displayed.

Frame

Select&Delete

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Scroll bar

Basic Operations

Turn the e-dial to the right (towards y) or press the 4 button.

A full screen display of the selected

image appears.

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Slideshow

You can play back all images reco rded on your SD Memo ry Card

successively. To s tart continuous play back, use the menu sc reen

displayed on the LCD monitor.

Basic Operations

Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (op) to select an image to be displayed first.

The most recently captured image

(image with the largest file number) is

displayed first on the LCD monitor.

Press the { button.

The Fn menu appears.

Start

Press the four-way controller (p).

Start screen is displayed and

slideshow begins.

Press any button to end slideshow.

Press the shutter release button or the

Q button, slide the main switch to the preview position (|) or turn the mode

dial to change to Capture mode.

Set the display time for slideshow in the [Q Playback] menu. Alternative ly, start the slideshow from th e [ Q Playback] menu. (p.164)

Start

Basic Operations

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment

By using the video cable, you can play back images using a TV or other

device with a video IN j ack as your monitor. Make s ure that both the TV

and the camera are turn ed off before connecti ng the cable.

1 Selecting the Vide o Output Format (p.171)

Basic Operations

Open the terminal cover and connect the video cable to the USB/Video terminal.

Connect the other end of the video cable to the video IN jack on the AV device.

Turn the AV device and camera on.

• If you intend to use the camera co ntinuously for a long period, use of the AC

adapter (optional) is re co m mended. (p.28)

• For AV equipment with multiple video IN jacks (such as TVs), check the

operating manual of the AV devic e, and select the video IN jack to which the

camera is connected .

• Depending on the cou ntry or region, im ages may fail to be played back if the

video output format is set different from the one in use there. If this happens,

change the video output format setting. (p.171)

• The camera LCD monitor tu rn s of f wh ile the ca mera is connected to the AV

device.

Processing Images with Filters

You can edit shot i mages using digi tal filters. Processed images are saved

under a different nam e.

• RAW images ca nnot be process ed using the d igital filter.

• Additionally, set digital filters from the [Q Play ba ck] menu.

Basic Operations

Digital Filter

B&W Converts to a black and white image.

Sepia

Color

Soft

Slim

Brightness

Adds a vintage touch to photos by converting them to sepia

color.

Adds a color filter to the im age. Sel ects from 18 filters (9 co lors

× 2 tones).

Creates a soft image by lightl y fadin g the enti re imag e. Selec ts

from three levels.

Changes the horizontal and vertical ratio of images. Adjusts

height or width up to two times the original size.

Changes the b rightness of images. A d justs in a ra nge of ±8

levels.

Exit

B&W

Color

Press the { button in Playback mode.

Basic Operations

The Fn menu appears.

Press the four-way controller (o).

The screen for selecting the filter

appears.

Use the four-way controller (op) to select an image.

Use the four-way controller (mn) to select a filter.

Select a filter and preview the effects on the image. Proceed to Step 5 if

[Color] is selected. Proceed to Step 7 if [B&W] or [Sepia] is selected.

If [Color] is selected, turn the e-dial to select the filter color.

Select from 18 color filters: 9 basic

colors (red, orange, yellow, yellow-

green, green, cyan, blue, indigo and

purple) and the same 9 colors with a

darker hue.

B&W

Color

Exit

OKOKOK

Slim

Cancel

Save image a s a new file

Adjust with e-dial if slim filter, soft filter or brightness filter is

Slim

selected.

Turn counterclockwise for wider and

clockwise for s limmer if slim filter is

selected. Turn counterclockwise to

darken and clockwise to brighten if

brightness filter is selected. Select

softness from three levels if soft filter is

selected.

Use the four-way controller (op) to select an image. The image appears

in the set slimness or softness.

Press the 4 button.

The save confirmation screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (m) to select [Save as].

Save image as a new file

Save as

Cancel

OKOKOK

Basic Operations

Press the 4 button.

The filtered image is saved under a different name.

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Deleting Images

Deleting a Single Image

You can delete one im age at a time.

• Deleted images canno t be re st or ed.

• Protected images cann ot be del e ted.

Basic Operations

Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (op) to select an image to delete.

Press the i button.

The Delete screen appears.

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Use the four-way controller (m) to select [Delete].

Press the 4 button.

The image is deleted.

Delete

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Deleting All Images

Delete Al l

Cancel

Delete all i ma ge s on memory ca rd ?

You can delete all s aved images at once.

• Deleted images canno t be re st or ed.

• Protected images cann ot be del e ted.

Press the Q button.

Press the i button twice.

The Delete All screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (m) to select [Delete All].

Delete all images

on memory card?

Basic Operations

Press the 4 button.

All images are deleted.

Delete All

Cancel

OKOKOK

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Deleting Selected Images (from Nine-Image Display)

You can delete multip le images fro m the nine-image dis play at once.

• Deleted images canno t be re st or ed.

• Protected images cann ot be del e ted.

• Only files in the same folder ca n be selected at once.

Basic Operations

Press the Q button.

The most recently captured image

(image with the largest file number) is

displayed first on the LCD monitor.

Turn the e-dial to the left (toward f).

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Nine thumbnail images appear.

Select&Delete

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Cancel

All select ed

images are d el et ed

Press the i button.

9 appears on the images.

Use the four-way controller (mnop) to move to the images to delete and press the 4 button.

Image is selected and O appears. Press { button to select all images

(the selection of images may take time

to complete depending on the number

of images).

Press the i button.

Delete

Basic Operations

The Delete confirmation screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (m) to select [Select&Delete].

Press the 4 button.

The selected images are deleted.

All selected

images are deleted

Select&Delete

Cancel

OKOKOK

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Unprotect

All images

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)

You can protect ima ges from being acciden tally deleted.

Even protected images a re deleted if the SD Memory Car d i s f or m at ted.

Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (op) to

Basic Operations

select an image.

The most recently captured image

(image with the largest file number) is

displayed first on the LCD monitor.

Press the Z button.

The Protect screen appears.

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Use the four-way controller (m) to select [Protect].

Protect

Unprotect

All images

Press the 4 button.

The selected image is protected.

• Select [Unprotect] in Step 3 to cancel the Protect setting.

•The Y symbol is displ ayed when play i ng back protec ted images. ( p.19)

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Protecting All Images

Unprotect

Protect al l im ag es

Press the Q button.

Press the Z button twice.

The Protect all images screen

appears.

Press the four-way controller (m) to select [Protect] and press the 4 button.

Protect all images

Basic Operations

All images saved in the SD Memory

Card are protected.

Select [Unprotect] in Step 3 to cancel the Protect setting on all of the images.

Protect

Unprotect

OKOKOK

Exit

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All images

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)

You can order conven tional photograph prints by taking the SD M emory

Card with recorded images to a store for a p rinting service.

DPOF (Digital Prin t Order Format) se ttings allow you to s pecify the

number of copies or to imprint the date.

DPOF settings cann ot be ap plied to RAW images.

Basic Operations

Printing Single Images

Set the following it ems for each image.

Copies Selects the number of copies. You can print up to 99 copies.

Date Specifies whether you want the date inserted on the print or not.

Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (op) to select an image.

Press the { button.

The Fn menu appears.

Press the four-way controller (m).

The DPOF screen appears.

If DPOF settings have already been

made for an image, the previous

number of prints and date setting

(O (on) or P (off)) will be displayed.

Copies

All images

Date

Exit

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OKAll images

All images

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Exit

Use the four-way controller (op) to choose the number of copies and press the four-way controller (n).

The frame moves to [Date].

Use the four-way controller (op) to choose whether to insert the date (O) or not (P).

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O : The date will be imprinted. P : The date will not be imprinted.

Press the 4 button.

The DPOF settings are saved and the camera returns to playback status.

Depending on the pr inter or printing equipm ent at the photo proce ssing lab, the

date may not be imp rinted on the pictures ev en if the DPOF setting w as made.

To cancel DPOF s ettings, set the n umber of copies to [00] in Step 4 an d press

the 4 button.

Copies

All images

Date

Settings for All Images

Press the { button in Playback mode.

The Fn menu appears.

OKOK

Basic Operations

Exit

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All images

DPOF setti ng f or all

images

Press the four-way controller (m).

The DPOF screen appears.

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Basic Operations

Copies

Date

All images

Press the { button.

The screen for making DPOF settings

DPOF setting for all

for all images appears.

Use the four-way controller (op) to choose the number of

DPOF setting for all

images

Copies

Date

copies and whether to insert the date (O) or not (P).

Refer to Steps 4 and 5 of “Printing Single Images” (p.83) for details of

how to make the settings.

Press the 4 button.

The DPOF settings for all the images are saved and the camera returns

to playback status.

OKAll images

OKOKOK

The number of copies sp eci f ied i n se ttings for all images applies to all the

images. Before printing, check tha t the number is correct.

Settings f or sin gle i mag es ar e ca ncel ed w hen s ett ing s ar e mad e fo r all im ages .

Printing Using PictBridge

This function lets you p rint images directly fro m the camera without usin g

a PC (direct prin ting).

Connect the camera an d PictBridge compa tible printer wit h the included

USB cable (I-USB17) to print directly.

Select the image s you want to pr int, the number of copies and wheth er to

insert the date or no t on the camera after c onnecting to the pr inter.

Direct printing is performed in the fol lowing steps.

Set [Transfer Mode] on camera to [PictBridge] (p.86)

Connect the camera to the printer (p.87)

Set the printing optio ns (p.82)

Print single ima ges (p.88)

Print all images (p.90)

Print with DPOF settings (p.92)

• Use of the AC adapter is recomm e nded when connecting t he c amera to a

printer. T he prin ter may not work pr operly or the ima ge data may be lost if the

batteries run out of power while the camera is connected to the printer.

• Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer.

• Depending on the type of print er , not al l the s ettings made on the came ra

(such as print settings and DPOF settings) may be valid.

• A printing error may occur if th e se lected number of copi es exceeds 500.

• Printing an index of ima ges, where multiple images appear on a single sheet,

may not be possible unle ss the printer supports i nde x printing. For index

prints, you may need to us e a PC.

• RAW images cannot be pr i nted di r ec tly. Use a PC to print RAW ima ges.

• See the “PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Labora tory 3

Operating Man ual” when connec ting to a PC.

Basic Operations

Setting [Transfer Mode]

Press the 3 button.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (op) to select the [H Set-up] menu.

Set-up

Format Beep Date Adjust World Time

English

Guide display

Exit

Use the four-way controller (mn) to select [Transfer Mode].

Press the four-way controller (p).

A pop-up menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (mn) to select [PictBridge].

Press the 4 button.

The setting is changed.

Press the 3 button.

Brightness Level Video Out Transfer Mode Auto Power Off Folder Name File #

Connecting the Camera to the Printer

Turn the camera off.

Set-up

0 NTSC PC PictBridge PC-F

OKCancel

Basic Operations

Connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer using the USB cable supplied with the camera.

The PictBridge logo is displayed on PictBridge compatible printers.

Select pri nt in g mode

Date

Copies

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Date

Print this i ma ge

Basic Operations

Turn the printer on.

After printer start-up is complete, turn the camera on.

Select printing mode

The PictBridge menu appears.

DPOF AUTOPRINT

PictBridge menu is not displayed if [Transfer Mode] is set to [PC] or [PC-F].

Printing Single Images

Use the four-way controller (mn) to select [Print One] on the PictBridge menu.

Select printing mode

Print One

Print All

OKOKOK

Press the 4 button.

The Print One screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (op) to choose an image to print.

Print One

Print All

DPOF AUTOPRINT

Print this image

Copies

OKOKOK

100-0046

Date

Quality

Paper Type

Paper Size

Standard

Std. Std. Std.

Border Sta tu s

Change Setting

Print acco rd in g

to setting s?

Use the four-way controller (mn) to choose the number of copies.

You can print up to 99 copies.

Use the { button to choose whether to insert the date (O) or not (P).

O : The date will be printed. P : The date will not be printed.

Press the 4 button.

Print according

The print settings confirmation screen

appears.

Proceed to Step 12 to print the images

by default.

To change the print settings, go to Step

Press the { button.

The screen for changing print settings

appears.

Print according

to settings?

Paper Size

Paper Size Standard Paper Type

Paper Type Quality

Quality Border Status

Border Status

Change Setting

PictBridge

Paper Size Paper Type Quality

Border Status

Standard

Std.

Std. Std.

Std.

Standard

Std. Std. Std.

Basic Operations

OKCancel

Select [Paper Size] and press the four-way controller (p).

The Paper Size screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (mnop) to choose the paper size.

You can only choose a size that is

supported by your printer.

When the [Paper Size] is set to

[Standard], images are printed

according to the printer settings.

Paper Size

Standard Card L 100×150 Postcard 4”×6”

2L 8”×10” A4 Letter 11”×17” A3

OKCancel

Select pri nt in g mode

Basic Operations

Press the 4 button.

Repeat Steps 8 to 10 to set [Paper Type], [Quality] and [Border Status].

The print settings change screen appears after each item has been set.

When [Std.] is selected for these print settings, images are printed

according to the printer settings.

[Paper Type] with more Es supports higher quality paper. [Quality] with more Es indicates higher print quality.

Press the 4 button twice.

The image is printed according to the settings.

Press the 3 button to cancel printing.

Printing All Images

Use the four-way controller (mn) to select [Print All] on the PictBridge menu.

Select printing mode

Press the 4 button.

The Print all images screen appears.

Print One

Print All

DPOF AUTOPRINT

OKOKOK

Date

Copies

Tota l

100-0 0 4 6

Date

Print all im ag es

Choose the number of copies and whether to imprint the date or not.

100-0046

Print all images

The number of copies and the date

setting that you choose apply to all of

Copies

Tot a l

the images.

Refer to Steps 4 and 5 of “Printing

Single Images” (p.89) for details on

how to make the settings.

Press the 4 button.

The print settings confirmation screen appears.

Refer to Steps 7 and 11 of “Printing Single Images” (p.89 and 90) for

details on how to change the settings.

Press the 4 button on the print settings confirmation screen.

All the images are printed according to the settings.

Press the 3 button to cancel printing.

Date

Basic Operations

Date

Copies

Tota l

Print w/DP OF s et tings

Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings

Use the four-way controller (mn) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT] on the PictBridge menu.

Press the 4 button.

Basic Operations

The Print w/DPOF settings screen

appears. Use the four-way controller

(op) to check the number of copies for

each image, whether the date is

imprinted or not, and total number of

copies. Print settings are set with the

Print Service. (p.82)

Press the 4 button.

The print settings confirmation screen appears.

Refer to Steps 7 and 11 of “Printing Single Images” (p.89 and 90) for

details on how to change the settings.

Press the 4 button on the print settings confirmation

Print w/DPOF settings

Copies

Tot a l

screen.

The images are printed according to the settings.

Press the 3 button to cancel printing.

Disconnecting the USB Cable

Date

Disconnect the USB cab le from the camera an d printer when you have

finished printing.

Turn off the camera.

Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.

4 Menu Reference

Explains the functions of r by buttons and menus.

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

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

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

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

When using menu s and Fn men u, item s whic h ca nno t be ch anged due

to camera settings appear gray and cannot be selected.

Using the Button Functions

Capture Mode

Functions of buttons us ed during shooting are noted.

Menu Reference

1 Shutter release button

Press to capture images. (p.45)

2 Main switch

Move to turn the power on/off (p.32) or to preview (p.148).

3 Lens unlock button

Press to detach lens. (p.38)

4 Focus mode lever

Switches between autofocus mode (p.120) and manual focus mode

(p.128).

5 Mode dial

Changes the Shooting mode. (p.106)

6 K button

Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.51)

7 3 button

Displays the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.100). Next, press the four-way controller (p) to display [Q Playback] menu (p.100), [H Set-up] menu (p.101) and [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.102)

8 M button

Press to show shooting information on the LCD monitor. (p.17)

9 Q button

Switches to the Playback mode. (p.65)

0 mc button

Press to set aperture and EV compensation values. (p.138, p.143)

a L button

Locks the exposure before shooting. (p.144)

Automatically adjusts the appropriate exposure in a (Manual) mode.

(p.142)

b e-dial

Sets shutter speed, aperture, and EV compensation values.

(p.136, p.138, p.143)

c 4 button

Saves the setting you selected in the menu.

d Four-way controller (mnop)

Use this to move cursor or change items in menus and Fn menu.

e { button

Press to display the Fn menu. Press the four-way controller (mnop)

to determine the following operation. (p.104)

Menu Reference

Playback Mode

Functions of buttons us ed during playback a re noted.

Menu Reference

1 Shutter release button

Press to switch to Capture mode.

2 Main switch

Move to turn the camera on and off. (p.32)

3 3 button

Press to display the [Q Playback] menu (p.100). Next, press the fourway controller (op) to display [H Set-up] menu (p.101), [A Custom Setting] menu (p.102) and [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.100).

4 i button

Press to delete images. (p.76)

5 M button

Press to show shooting information on the LCD monitor. (p.18)

6 Q button

Press to switch to Capture mode.

7 Z button

Press to protect images from being accidentally erased. (p.80)

8 e-dial

Use this to enlarge an image (p.67) or display nine images at the same

time (p.68).

9 4 button

Saves the setting you selected in the menu or playback screen.

0 Four-way controller (mnop)

Use this to move cursor or change items in menus, Fn menu and

playback screen.

a { button

Press to display the Fn menu. Press the four-way controller (mop) to

determine the following operation. (p.105)

Menu Reference

Using the Menu

How to Operate the Menu

This section explains op eration methods for [ A Rec. Mode] menu, [Q Pl ayback] menu, [H Set-up] menu an d [A Cu stom Setting] menu.

Displaying the Menu screen

Press the 3 button in

Menu Reference

Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears on

the LCD monitor.

Rec. Mode

Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level Saturation Sharpness Contrast

Exit

Press the four-way controller (p).

[Q Playback] menu, [H Set-up] menu and [A Custom Setting] menu

appear in order each time the four-way

controller is pressed.

Set-up

Format Beep Date Adjust World Time

English

Guide display

Exit

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