Pentax Optio 43WR User Manual

Digital Camera

Operating Manual

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

Thank you for buying the PENTAX Optio 43WR 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.

Regarding copyrights

Images taken using the Optio 43WR that are for anything other than personal
enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified
in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are even cases where limitations
are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations,
industrial enterprise or as items for display. Images taken with the purpose of
obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright
as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also.

Regarding trademarks

• SD logo is a trademark.

• PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.

• Optio is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.

• All other brands or product names are trademarks of registered trademarks of their
respective companies.

• This product supports PRINT Image Matching II.
When used in combination, PRINT Image Matching II enabled digital still cameras,
printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their
intentions.
Copyright
PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

To users of this camera

• There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not
function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating
strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.

• The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely
high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or
better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or
may illuminate when they should not. However, this has no effect on the recorded
image.

• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor
in this manual are different from the actual product.

PictBridge

• PictBridge is a printer industry standard for directly connecting printers and digital
cameras for the purpose of printing images. PictBridge provides simple operations
that make it possible to print images directly from a camera without using a
personal computer.

©

2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this
product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the
following symbols.

Warning

This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause
serious personal injury.

Caution

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.

• Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Take care that small children
do not hang the strap over their necks.

• 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 accidentally
swallowed.

• Always use the AC adapter specified exclusively 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 battery or dispose of the battery in fire. Do not disassemble the
battery. The battery could explode or catch fire.

• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The battery
could explode or catch fire. Of the batteries that can be used in this camera, only
the Ni-MH battery can be recharged.

• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins 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 on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of
burns.

• Do not discharge the flash when it is in direct contact with clothing or other objects.
Firing the flash may result in discoloration of such objects.

This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause
minor or medium personal injury, or material loss.

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Handling the Camera

• When traveling abroad, be sure to take you international warranty card with you.
You may also wish to take along the document Worldwide Service Network
included with the product. This document is useful for making inquiries from your
travel destination.

• Always confirm that the camera is working properly when the camera has not been
used for a long time, or before important occasions (weddings, trips, etc.). PENTAX
is not responsible for consequential damages (costs incurred for photography, lost
profits, etc.) arising from failure of this product.

• The lens on this camera is not exchangeable. The lens is not removable.

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

• Do not subject 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.

• 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.

• 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, retrieving the camera
after decreasing the temperature difference.

• 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.

• See “Precautions when using an SD Memory Card” (p.19) for details on the SD
Memory Card.

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

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Water-resistant Feature

• This camera conforms to the JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) Class 5 water
resistant, (Direct jetting water under defined conditions shall have no harmful effect)
and Class 7 water resistant, (Water shall not enter the enclosure when it is
immersed in water up to 30 minutes at a depth of 1 meter).

• This camera cannot be used underwater.

• Immediately after using the camera, be sure to carefully wipe off any water or dirt
with a soft, dry cloth.

• Do not place the camera directly on the sand at a beach or other location. Exposure
to large amounts of sand or dirt may damage the camera.

• The inside of the camera is not water resistant. Before using the camera, be sure
the terminal cover and battery/card cover are securely closed.
When replacing the battery or inserting or removing the memory card, carefully
wipe off any water or dirt and open the cover in a location where the camera is not
exposed to water or dirt. If water, sand, or dirt gets inside the camera, the camera
may become damaged.

• If the camera becomes exposed to large amounts of dirt or salt water, make sure
that the power is off and the terminal cover and battery/card cover are securely
closed, and then carefully rinse off the camera under slowly running tap water or in
a shallow basin filled with fresh water for two to three minutes.

• This camera should not be immersed in water for periods longer than thirty minutes
at a time or exposed to extreme water pressure.

• Do not clean the camera with soapy water, mild detergent, or alcohol as this may
reduce the effectiveness of the camera’s water-resistant feature. Be careful not to
expose the camera to coffee or other beverages, as this may also reduce the
effectiveness of the camera’s water-resistant feature.

• Before using the camera, be sure to wipe off any sand or debris from the water­resistant packing and the areas between the camera and the packing. Any
scratches or damage to the packing or the areas between the camera and the
packing or any peeling of the packing may reduce the effectiveness of the camera’s
water-resistant feature. If this should occur, please call the Pentax Customer
Service Department.

• The accessories of SD card, battery, USB cable and AV cable are not water
resistant.

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CONTENTS

FOR YOUR SAFETY........................................................................ 1

Handling the Camera........................................................................ 2

Water-resistant Feature.................................................................... 3

CONTENTS...................................................................................... 4

Contents of This Manual................................................................... 7

Checking Package Contents ............................................................9

Names of Parts...............................................................................10

Names of Operating Parts ..............................................................11

Getting Started 12

Attaching the Strap............................................................................. 12

Powering the Camera .........................................................................13

Installing the Batteries ....................................................................13

Using the AC Adapter..................................................................... 15

Installing / Removing the SD Memory Card .....................................16

Recorded Pixels and Image Quality ...............................................17

Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................ 20

Initial Settings .....................................................................................22

Setting the Display Language......................................................... 22

Setting the Home Town ..................................................................23

Setting the D.S.T. Mode .................................................................23

Setting the Date and Time.............................................................. 24

Quick Start 26

Taking Still Pictures............................................................................ 26

Playing Back Still Pictures.................................................................28

Playing Back Images ......................................................................28

Playing Back Previous or Next Images ..........................................28

Common Operations 30

Using the Button Functions ............................................................... 30

Capture Mode................................................................................. 30

Playback Mode ...............................................................................31

Setting the Menu .................................................................................32

How to Set the Menus ....................................................................32

Menu List ........................................................................................34

Taking Pictures 36

Setting the Capture Functions...........................................................36

Changing the Mode ........................................................................36

Changing Focus Settings ...............................................................37

Selecting the Flash Mode ...............................................................39

Selecting the Recorded Pixels........................................................ 40

Selecting the Quality Level .............................................................41

Adjusting the White Balance........................................................... 42

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Setting the Focusing Area ..............................................................44

Setting the Light Metering Range ...................................................45

Setting Sensitivity ...........................................................................46

Setting Image Sharpness ...............................................................47

Setting Color Saturation .................................................................48

Setting the Image Contrast............................................................. 49

Taking Pictures ...................................................................................50

Program Mode................................................................................ 50

Picture Mode ..................................................................................51

Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)..................... 53

Using the Self-Timer....................................................................... 55

Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting/Multi Continuous

Shooting) ........................................................................................56

Taking Pictures at Fixed Intervals (Interval Shoot) ......................... 57

Using the Zoom ..............................................................................59

EV Compensation........................................................................... 61

Taking Moving Pictures (Moving Picture Mode) .............................62

Changing the Recorded Pixels Setting When Taking Moving

Pictures........................................................................................... 64

Changing the Color Mode Setting When Taking Moving Pictures.. 65

Changing the Frame Rate When Taking Moving Pictures .............66

Taking Fast Forward Moving Pictures (Fast Fwd Movie) ...............67

Saving the Settings............................................................................. 68

Saving the Menu Items (Memory) ..................................................68

Recording/Playback 70

Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) ...................................... 70

Playing Back Sound ...........................................................................71

Adding a Voice Memo......................................................................... 72

Recording a Voice Message........................................................... 73

Playback/Deleting 75

Playing Back Images ..........................................................................75

Playing Back Still Pictures ..............................................................75

Zoom Display.................................................................................. 75

Nine-image Display ........................................................................76

Using Slideshow for Continuous Playback .....................................77

Playing Back Moving Pictures ........................................................78

Deleting Images ..................................................................................79

Deleting Data one by one ...............................................................79

Deleting All Data............................................................................. 81

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) .....................................82

Viewing Images on a TV .....................................................................84

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Printing 85

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF).................................................. 85

Printing Individual Image ................................................................85

Printing All Images.......................................................................... 87

Connecting the Camera Directly to a Printer to Print ...................... 88

Connecting the Camera to a Printer ...............................................88

Printing Individual Images ..............................................................89

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

Printing Using Printing Service Settings .........................................91

Disconnect the Camera from the Printer ........................................91

Editing/Settings 92

Editing Images ....................................................................................92

Changing the Image Size ...............................................................92

Trimming Images............................................................................ 94

Editing Images with Digital Filters................................................... 95

Camera Settings 97

Camera Settings.................................................................................. 97

Formatting an SD Memory Card..................................................... 97

Changing the Sound Settings.........................................................98

Changing the Date Style and Date / Time ....................................100

Setting World Time .......................................................................101

Changing the Display Language ..................................................102

Setting Transfer Mode When a USB Connection Is Used ............ 102

Changing the Start-up Screen ......................................................103

Setting the Background Color....................................................... 104

Setting Screen Brightness ............................................................105

Selecting the Video Output Format ..............................................105

Set Quick Delete to On/Off ........................................................... 105

Setting Quick Zoom to On or Off ..................................................106

Setting Quick Start-Up to On or Off ..............................................106

Setting Auto Power Off .................................................................107

Resetting to Default Settings [Reset]............................................ 107

Setting the Alarm ..............................................................................108

Checking the Alarm ......................................................................108

Setting the Alarm ..........................................................................109

Turning the Alarm Off ...................................................................110

Appendix 111

List of City Names............................................................................. 111

Messages........................................................................................... 112

Troubleshooting................................................................................ 114

Main Specifications ..........................................................................116

Optional Accessories .......................................................................118

WARRANTY POLICY......................................................................... 119

Index................................................................................................... 123

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Contents of This Manual

This operating manual contains the following chapters.

1 Getting Started ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Explains your first steps, from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be
sure to read it and follow the instructions.

2 Quick Start––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if you
want to get started right away.

3 Common Operations –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Explains common operations such as button functions and using the menus.
See “Taking Pictures”, “Recording/Playback”, “Playback/Deleting”, “Printing”,
“Editing/Settings”, and “Camera Settings” chapters for more details.

4 Taking Pictures ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Explains various ways to capture images, and how to set the relevant
functions, such as setting the Virtual mode dial to change Capture modes,
and selecting the right Picture mode for the current scene.

5 Recording/Playback ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Explains how to record and playback sound only and how to add sound to
images.

6 Playback/Deleting ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Explains how to play back images on the camera or a TV and how to delete
images.

7 Printing ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Explains how to adjust the printing service (DPOF) settings and how to use the
USB cable to directly connect your camera to a printer in order to print images.

8 Editing/Settings––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Explains how to change image size, trim images, and use digital filters.

9 Camera Settings –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Explains how to adjust camera function settings.

10 Appendix –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Explains troubleshooting, and introduces accessories sold separately.

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

7

The symbols used in this operating manual are explained below.

Shows reference page number explaining a related operation.

Shows information useful to know.

Shows precautions to take when operating the camera.

Icons for functions available in a Capture mode are shown at the

e, H, /, &, J,

M, N, I, ., :,

C, F

beginning of a section.
Example)

Setting Image Sharpness

e, H, /, &, J, M, N, I, ., :, F

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Checking Package Contents

Camera

Optio 43WR

AV cable

I-AVC7 (*)

SD Memory Card

(16 MB)

Strap

O-ST5 (*)

USB cable
I-USB7 (*)

Operating Manual

(this manual)

Software

(CD-ROM) S-SW18

AA Alkaline batteries (2)

(PC Connection Manual)

Viewing Your Digital

Camera Images

On Your PC

Operating Manual

(PC Connection Manual)

(*) Items marked with an asterisk are also available as optional accessories.
For other optional accessories, see “Optional Accessories” (p.118) .

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Names of Parts

Front view

Back view

Shutter release button

Power switch

Strap lug

Microphone

Lens

Flash

Self-timer lamp

Water-resistant packing

Battery/card cover

Speaker

Status lamp (green)

Terminal cover

Flash status lamp (red)

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Viewfinder

DC input terminal

USB/AV output terminal

Water-resistant packing

LCD monitor

Tripod socket

Names of Operating Parts

Zoom/f/y button

Playback Q button

OK button

Four-way controller (2345)

MENU button

)/i button

b/Z button

O button

Guide display

A button operation guide is displayed on the LCD monitor during
operation.
The buttons are indicated as shown below.

Four-way controller (2) 2

Four-way controller (4) 4
Four-way controller (5) 5i button
MENU button Z button
Shutter release button OK button

Zoom/f/y button
(Digital zoom and magnified
playback only)

yFour-way controller (3) 3

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Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

1

Getting Started

Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug, and attach as
shown.

12

Powering the Camera

1

2

(Using AA batteries) (Using CR-V3)

3

Installing the Batteries

Install batteries in the camera. Use one CR-V3, or use two AA Ni-MH
batteries, or AA alkaline batteries. Turn off the camera when setting
batteries. Wipe away water or dirt from the camera with a dry cloth
before setting batteries. Do not set batteries with wet or dirty hands.

1 Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow, and

flip open.

2 Insert the batteries according to the +- indicator in the

battery chamber.

3 Close the battery cover and push horizontally to lock.

When using for a prolonged period, please use the AC adapter D-AC5
(p.15).

• AA alkaline battery, and the CR-V3 battery are not rechargeable.

• Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries when the power
switch is on.

• When you will not use the camera for a long while, remove the
batteries. Otherwise, the battery may leak.

• If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert new
batteries after a long while, follow the procedure for “Setting the Date
and Time” (p.24).

• Insert batteries correctly. Wrong insertion can cause a camera
breakdown.

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Getting Started

13

Number of Captures and Playback Time (25ºC, new batteries)

• Taking pictures (50% flash usage) • Playback

1

Getting Started

CR-V3 Approx. 500 CR-V3

Ni-MH batteries Approx. 300 Ni-MH batteries

AA alkaline batteries Approx. 100 AA alkaline batteries

Image Storage

Capacity

Playback time

Approx. 360

Approx. 230

Approx. 140

• These figures are based on PENTAX measuring conditions. They may vary by
Capture mode or shooting conditions.

• Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature
decreases. When using the camera in cold climates, have extra
batteries on hand, keeping them warm in your pocket. Battery
performance will return to normal when returned to room temperature.

• Owing to the characteristics of AA alkaline batteries, the camera may
not deliver optimal performance at low temperatures when powered by
alkaline batteries. We recommend the use of other batteries such as
CR-V3 batteries when using the camera in conditions of low ambient
temperature.

• When traveling overseas, taking pictures in cold climates, or when you
will be taking a lot of pictures, please have extra batteries ready.

• You can extend battery life by switching off the LCD monitor and
shooting using the viewfinder.

Battery Level Indicator

You can check the battery level with the * display on the LCD monitor.

(lit green) : Adequate power remains.

*

↓

(lit green) : Battery is running low.

,

↓

(lit yellow) : Battery is running very low.

;

↓

(lit red) : Battery is exhausted.

%

↓

No battery power : After displaying this message, the camera turns off.

min.

min.

min.

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Using the AC Adapter

When using the LCD monitor for a long time or when connecting to your
PC, we recommend using the AC adapter D-AC5 (sold separately).

1 Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the

terminal cover.

2 Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC

input terminal on the camera.

3 Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.
4 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

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

• Make sure connections are secure between the camera, AC adapter,
AC plug cord terminal, and the power outlet. Disconnections while the
camera is recording or reading data will corrupt your data.

• When using the AC adapter, be sure to read the AC adapter D-AC5
operating manual.

• Connecting the AC adapter will not charge the rechargeable batteries
in your camera.

1

Getting Started

15

Installing / Removing the SD Memory Card

1

1

Getting Started

SD Memory Card

Battery/card cover

2

The image or recorded sound is recorded on the SD Memory Card. Be
sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD
Memory Card.
Turn off the camera before setting or removing the card.
Wipe away water or dirt from the camera with a dry cloth before setting
or removing the card.
Do not set or remove the card with wet or dirty hands.

3

1 Slide the battery/card cover to the direction of the

arrow, and flip open.

2 With the label (or 2 symbol) of the SD Memory Card

toward the lens, insert the card into the card slot until
the card clicks.

3 Close the battery/card cover.

When removing the card, press down on the card in the direction of the
arrow. When the card pops out slightly, pull it out of the card slot.

The number of images that can be captured varies according to the
capacity of the SD Memory Card, the recorded image size, and image
quality (1p.17).

• If the battery/card cover is opened when the camera is on, the camera
is automatically turned off.

• If the battery/card cover is opened while saving an image, the save is
interrupted (the image is not saved).

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Recorded Pixels and Image Quality

Set recorded image size (the number of pixels) and quality to suit the
intended purpose for the image. The higher the numbers for recorded
image size and the more stars in the ratings for image quality, the clearer
the image when printed. However, because image storage volume
increases, the number of shots that can be captured decreases.
Settings for pixel size and image quality are configured on the
[Rec.Mode] menu.

Selecting the Recording Pixels 1p.40

Selecting the Quality Level 1p.41

Selectable Pixel Size and Suitable Applications

2288x1712 Suited for printing on A4 paper.

1600x1200

1024x768 Suited for printing on postcard-size paper.

640x480 Suited for attaching to e-mail or for creating websites.

2288x1712 is selected as the default setting.

Selectable Image Quality and Suitable Applications

Best Lowest compression rate. Suited for printing photographs.

C

Better

D

Good

E

** (Standard compression rate) is selected as the default setting.

Suited for printing on paper stock slightly larger than postcard­size paper.

Standard compression rate. Suited for viewing images on a
personal computer screen.

Highest compression rate. Suited for attaching to e-mail or for
creating websites.

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Getting Started

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Approximate Number of Shots, Recorded Pixels, and Quality
Levels
Still picture

1

Getting Started

Quality level

Recorded Pixels

2048×1536 5 10 15

1600×1200 11 20 27

1024×7680 25 45 56

640×480 53 82 100

Best/

C

Better/

D

Good/

E

Voice recording

30 min.

Moving picture

Frame rate

Recorded Pixels

640×480 10 sec. 25 sec.

320×240 20 sec. 40 sec.

160×120 80 sec. 150 sec.

• These figures show the number of shots when using a 16MB SD Memory Card.

• These figures are based on PENTAX standard shooting conditions, and may
vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, Capture mode, and SD
Memory Card used.

30 frames/sec. 15 frames/sec.

Data Backup Recommendation

On rare occasions it may not be possible to read data recorded in internal memory.
We recommend use of a personal computer or other device to store important data in
a location other than internal memory.

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•Precautions when using an SD Memory Card

• Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the
battery/card cover.

• The SD Memory Card has a write-protect switch. Moving
the switch to the [Lock] position prevents the recording and
erasing of data and the formatting of the card and protects
all saved data.

• SD Memory Cards formatted on a PC or device other than
the camera cannot be used. Be sure to format the card with
the camera.

• The SD Memory Card may be hot when removed
immediately after camera use. Please be careful.

• Do not remove the card or turn off the camera when
recording data or playing back images or sounds from the SD Memory Card,
or when connected to a PC with the USB cable. This could cause data loss or
card damage.

• Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Do not get it
wet or leave it in a high temperature location.

• New cards or cards used in another camera must be formatted before use. For
more information about formatting the card, see “Formatting an SD Memory
Card” (p.97).

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card while the card is being formatted. The
card may be damaged and become unusable.

• Data stored on an SD Memory Card may be erased under the following
conditions. PENTAX does not accept any liability regarding erased data.
(1)When the user mishandles the SD Memory Card
(2)When the SD Memory Card is placed in a location with static electricity or

electrical interference
(3)When the card is not used for a long time
(4)When the card, the AC adapter, or battery is removed while recording or

reading data on the SD Memory Card

• The SD Memory Card has a finite operating life. The stored data may become
unreadable after long periods of disuse. Please periodically backup important
data onto your PC.

• Please avoid using or storing your card where static electricity or electrical
interference can occur.

• Do not use or store your card where it may be exposed to sudden temperature
changes, condensation, or direct sunlight.

• Before purchasing a memory card, make sure to check the Pentax website or
inquire with the Pentax Customer Service Center to confirm that the memory
card has been confirmed to operate with the camera.

Write-protect
switch

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Getting Started

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Turning the Camera On and Off

4/1 0/ 20 04

11:2 0

1

Getting Started

Press the power switch.

1

The camera will turn on.
Press the power switch again to turn the camera off.

Card check feature

When the camera is turned on, the camera
automatically checks for a card. If there is no SD
Memory Card inside the camera, h appears on
the LCD monitor.
If the write protect switch is set to LOC, h
appears on the LCD monitor, indicating that
images and sounds cannot be recorded.

Power switch

Playback button

4/10/2004

4/10/2004

11:2 0

11:2 0

0

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Getting Started

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Initial Settings

1

Power switch

Getting Started

Four-way controller

OK button

MENU button

If the Initial Settings screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow
the procedures on the pages indicated below to configure initial settings.
[If the Initial Settings screen appears]

1p.22-25 “Setting the Display Language”, “Setting the Home Town”

“Setting the D.S.T. Mode”, “Setting the Date and Time”

[If the Date and Time Settings screen appears]

1p.24 “Setting the Date and Time”

If the above screens do not appear, there is no need to configure initial settings.

Setting the Display Language

You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc.
are displayed from the following: English, French, German, Spanish,
Italian, Russian, Chinese and Japanese.

1 Turn the camera on.
2 Use the four-way controller (45) to

select the display language.

The default setting is English.

3 Press the four-way controller (3).

The screen for setting the City will be
displayed.

Initial Settings

City
DST

MENU

EnglishLanguage/
NYC

Exit

OK

OK

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You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to “Changing
the Display Language” (p.102).

Setting the Home Town

You can choose the city (Home Town) in which you will use the camera.

1 Press the four-way controller (45)

to select the desired city (Home
Town).

Initial Settings

DST

MENU

EnglishLanguage/

NYCCity

OK

OK

Exit

2 Press the four-way controller (3).

The screen for setting the D.S.T. will be displayed.

• See p.111 for the list of cities and corresponding code names.

• You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to “Setting
World Time” (p.101).

Setting the D.S.T. Mode

You can choose whether or not to display the D.S.T (Daylight Saving
Time) mode.

1 Use the four-way controller (45) to

select Y (on) or Z (Off).

The default setting is Z (Off).

Initial Settings

DST

MENU

EnglishLanguage/

NYCCity

OK

OK

Exit

2 Press the four-way controller (3).

The screen for setting the next item will be displayed.

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You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to “Setting
World Time” (p.101)

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Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time, and the display style.

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Getting Started

Press the four-way controller (23)
to select the date and time display
style.

Date Adjust

Date Stle yy/mm/dd 24h

2004 / 01 / 01

00 : 00

OK

MENU

OK

Exit

2 Press the four-way controller (5).

23 are displayed above and below “24h”.

Date Adjust

Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h

01 / 01 / 2004

00 : 00

3 Press the four-way controller (23)

to select 24h (24-hour display) or 12h (12-hour display).

4 Press the four-way controller (5).

23 is displayed above and below the month.

5 Press the four-way controller (23)

to change the month.

6 Press the four-way controller (5).

23 are displayed above and below the date.

Date Adjust

Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h

01 / 01 / 2004

00 : 00

Date Adjust

Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h

03 / 01 / 2004

00 : 00

Date Adjust

Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h

03 / 01 / 2004

00 : 00

MENU

MENU

MENU

MENU

Exit

Exit

Exit

Exit

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

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7 Press the four-way controller (23)

to set the date and press the four­way controller (5) again.

23 are displayed above and below the year.

Date Adjust

Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h

03 / 01 / 2004

00 : 00

8 Repeat step 7 to set the year, hour,

and minutes.

9 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take a picture. When you set the date and time
using the MENU button, you will return to the Menu screen. Press the
Playback/OK button again.

• If you press the MENU button before initial settings are complete, your
settings will be cancelled, but you can take pictures. If this happens,
the Initial Settings screen is displayed the next time the camera is
turned on.

• Your settings can be changed later from the Menu screen. To access
the menu, see “Changing the Date Style and Date / Time” (p.100)

MENU

Exit

OK

OK

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Getting Started

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Taking Still Pictures

Power switch

Shutter release button

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Quick Start

Zoom/f/y button

AF status lamp (green)
Flash status lamp (red)

LCD monitor

This is the simplest way to take still pictures. The flash discharges
automatically based on light conditions by the default setting.

1 Press the power switch.

The camera will turn on.

2 Confirm the subject and shooting

information on the LCD monitor.

The focus frame at the center of the LCD
screen indicates the zone of automatic
focusing. Press the Zoom button to change
the size of the subject.

x Subject becomes bigger.
w Subject becomes smaller.

You can check the size of the subject by looking through the
viewfinder.

Focus frame

3 Lightly Press (Halfway) the Shutter Release Button.

When the subject is in focus, the LCD monitor’s focus frame turns
green.

4 Press the shutter release button down fully.

The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 1.5 seconds
(Instant Review) and recorded on the SD Memory Card. (The green
and red lamps next to the viewfinder blink alternately while the image
is being recorded on the SD Memory Card.)

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Pressing the Shutter Release Button

The shutter release button works in two steps.

• Press halfway

Lightly press (halfway) the shutter release button to lock the focus position,
exposure, and white balance.
The shutter speed and aperture settings are only displayed when pressing the
shutter release button halfway.
You can find the following information on the LCD monitor, the AF status lamp and
the flash status lamp.

1. Focus frame

The frame lights green when focused. It is not displayed when out of focus.

2. Focus status lamp & Flash status lamp

AF status lamp (green) Flash status lamp (red)

Lit Subject is in focus. Flash is ready.

Blink Subject is out of focus. Now charging.

You cannot take a picture while the flash is charging.

• Press down fully

Press the shutter release button all the way down (fully) to take a picture.

• Poor focusing conditions

The camera may not focus if the subject is in a condition shown below. Lock the
focus on something that is the same distance away as the subject (press the
shutter release button halfway), and press the shutter release button fully when
you have composed your picture.

• Things that lack contrast such as a blue sky or white wall.

• Dark places or objects, and conditions that prevent light being reflected back.

• Horizontal lines or intricate patterns

• Fast moving objects

• When an object in the foreground and one in the background are in the same
picture.

• Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background)

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Quick Start

Instant Review

Instant Review displays the image for 1.5 seconds. Pressing the i
button during Instant Review displays the Delete menu. Select [Delete]
and press the OK button to delete the image.

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Playing Back Still Pictures

2

Quick Start

Delete button

Playback button

OK button

LCD monitor

Playing Back Images

To play back still pictures:

1 Press the Playback button after

taking a picture.

The captured image is displayed on the LCD
monitor.

Playing Back Previous or Next Images

You can play back still pictures, cycling through one at a time.

1 Press the Playback button after taking a picture.

The captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor.

2 Press the four-way controller (45).

Displays the previous image.

Displays the next image.

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