Pentax SLR User Manual

SLR Digital Camera

Operating Manual

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

Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX J 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 that can be used with 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 accessory, see page 37 and 179.

Regarding copyrights

Images taken using the J 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

• PENTAX and smc PENTAX are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation.

• The SD logo is a trademark.

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

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.

This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved. PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

Regarding PictBridge

PictBridge allows the user to connect the printer and digital camera directly, using the unified standard for the direct printout of images. You can print images directly from the camera through a few simple operations.

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

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA

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

Caution

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

• Always use the AC adapter 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. 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 or cover 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 overheating or explosion.

• Replace 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 overheating.

• The battery should be inserted correctly with regard to polarity (+ and –) marked on the battery and the camera.

• AA lithium batteries, AA alkaline batteries and CR-V3 are not rechargeable. Do not disassemble the battery. Recharging and disassembling can cause explosion or overheating.

Care to be Taken During Handling

• 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). Contents of the recording 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 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 cannot 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.

• 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.

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

• Use a blower or 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.

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

J 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 Capacity and Playback 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

Using the Zoom Lens .................................................................. 48

Using the Built-in Flash ............................................................... 49

Using the Built-in Flash.......................................................................49

Other Shooting Modes................................................................. 53

Continuous Shooting ..........................................................................53

Self-Timer Shooting............................................................................55

Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately) ........59

Using Mirror Lock Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake.................62

Playing Back Still Pictures .......................................................... 63

Playing Back Images..........................................................................63

Enlarging Playback Images ................................................................65

Nine-Image Display ............................................................................66

Slideshow ...........................................................................................68

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment................................. 70

Processing Images with Filters .................................................. 71

Deleting Images ........................................................................... 73

Deleting a Single Image......................................................................73

Deleting All Images.............................................................................74

Deleting Selected Images (from Nine-Image Display)........................75

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)..........................................77

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)........................................... 79

Printing Single Images........................................................................79

Settings for All Images........................................................................81

Printing Using PictBridge............................................................ 83

Setting Transfer Modes ......................................................................84

Connecting the Camera to the Printer ................................................85

Printing Single Images........................................................................86

Printing All Images..............................................................................88

Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings..........................................90

Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer...........................................90

Menu Reference 91

Using the Button Functions ........................................................ 92

Capture Mode.....................................................................................92

Playback .............................................................................................94

Using the Menu ............................................................................ 96

How to Operate the Menu...................................................................96

[A Rec. Mode] Menu Setting Items ...................................................98

[Q Playback] Menu Setting Items.....................................................98

[H Set-up] Menu Setting Items ..........................................................99

[A Custom] Menu Setting Items.......................................................100

Using the Fn Menu ..................................................................... 102

Capture Mode...................................................................................102

Playback ...........................................................................................103

Using the Mode Dial................................................................... 104

Function Reference 107

Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level....................... 108

Setting the Image Tone ....................................................................108

Setting the Recorded Pixels .............................................................109

Setting the Quality Level...................................................................110

Setting the Saturation/Sharpness/Contrast ......................................111

Setting the White Balance ................................................................112

Setting the Sensitivity .......................................................................115

Setting the Color Space....................................................................117

Focusing ..................................................................................... 118

Using the Autofocus..........................................................................118

Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus).................................121

Selecting the Focus Point (Focus Point)...........................................123

Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock)..........................................................125

Setting the Exposure ................................................................. 127

Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed...............................................127

Selecting the Metering Method.........................................................130

Changing the Exposure Mode ..........................................................132

Setting the Exposure ........................................................................141

Changing the Exposure and Shooting (Auto Bracket)......................143

Setting Auto Bracket.........................................................................145

Using the Built-in Flash ............................................................. 146

Compensating Flash Output.............................................................146

Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash...........................................147

Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode.................................147

Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash ......................149

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

the Built-in Flash...............................................................................151

Using an External Flash (Optional)...................................................153

Settings During Playback.......................................................... 160

Changing Playback Display Method ................................................160

Displaying Hot Spot Warning............................................................160

Setting the Slideshow Display Interval..............................................161

Camera Settings......................................................................... 162

Formatting the SD Memory Card......................................................162

Turning the Beep On and Off............................................................163

Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style.........................163

Setting the World Time.....................................................................164

Setting the Display Language...........................................................167

Turning the Guide Display On and Off..............................................167

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor....................................168

Selecting the Video Output Format...................................................168

Setting Auto Power Off .....................................................................169

Resetting the File Number................................................................169

Setting the Instant Review................................................................170

Resetting to Default Settings .................................................... 171

Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menu...................................171

Resetting the Custom Function Menu ..............................................172

Appendix 173

Default Settings.......................................................................... 174

Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations .......... 177

Notes on [Using Aperture Ring] ............................................... 179

Cleaning the CCD....................................................................... 180

Optional Accessories ................................................................ 182

AC Adapter D-AC10 .........................................................................182

Cable Switch CS-205........................................................................182

Remote Control F .............................................................................182

Flash Accessories.............................................................................182

For Viewfinder...................................................................................183

Camera Case....................................................................................184

Others...............................................................................................184

Error Messages .......................................................................... 185

Troubleshooting......................................................................... 187

Main Specifications ................................................................... 189

Specification for Remote Control (Optional) .....................................191

Glossary...................................................................................... 192

Index............................................................................................ 196

WARRANTY POLICY.................................................................. 200

Composition of the Operating Manual

This operating manual contains the following chapters.

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 J by buttons and menus.

5 Function Reference

Introduces functions to further enhance your J experience.

6 Appendix

Explains troubleshooting, introduces optional accessories and provides various resources.

The symbols used in this operating manual are explained below.

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.

J Camera Characteristics .......................12

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

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

J Camera Characteristics

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

precision and a wide dynamic range.

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

Before Using Your Camera

cross area sensors.

• Improved manual focusing using a viewfinder similar to a conventional

35 mm SLR camera, with 0.95× magnification. Also features a superimpose function in which the focus points on the viewfinder illuminate red.

• Use CR-V3, AA lithium batteries, rechargeable AA Ni-MH batteries or

AA alkaline batteries.

• Concepts of Universal Design have been implemented to various parts

of the camera. The high resolution LCD monitor features large characters, and buttons are easier to use.

The captured area (view angle) will differ for J 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 J 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 J. To obtain a focal length framing the same area, divide the focal length of the 35 mm lens by 1.5.

Example) To capture the same image as a 150 mm lens attached to a 35 mm

camera 150÷1.5=100

Use a 100 mm lens with the J.

Inversely, multiply the focus distance of the lens used with J by 1.5 to determine the focus distance for 35 mm cameras.

Example) If 300 mm lens is used with J

300×1.5=450 Focus distance is equivalent to 450 mm lens on a 35 mm camera.

Checking the Contents of the Package

The following accessories are packaged with your camera. Check that all accessories are included.

Before Using Your Camera

Hot shoe cover FK

(Installed on camera)

Body mount cover

(Installed on camera)

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW28

Operating Manual

(this manual)

Eyecup F

(Installed on camera)

USB cable

I-USB17

O-ST10

PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0/

PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0

Operating Manual

Strap

ME Viewfinder cap

Video cable

I-VC28

Lithium batteries

CR-V3 (two)

Names of Working Parts

Camera

Before Using Your Camera

Lens mount index

Shutter release

button

Main switch

Self-Timer lamp/

Remote control receiver

Lens unlock button

3 button

i button

Mirror

AF coupler

Focus mode lever

Lens information contacts

e-dial L/Z

button

Four-way controller

4 button

{ button

M button

Q button

Battery cover

Tripod socket

K button

Mode dial

Strap lug

Cable switch terminal

USB/Video terminal

DC input terminal

Terminal cover

LCD monitor

Built-in flash

Hot shoe

mc button

LCD panel

Diopter adjustment lever

Card cover

Card cover unlock lever

Card access lamp

Viewfinder

Before Using Your Camera

1600

Auto Pic tu re Program

2004

LCD Monitor Indications

The following indicators 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 the LCD monitor for three seconds when powered on or setting dial mode.

Select [Off] for [Guide display] in [H Set-up] to not show indicators. (p.99)

23456

Auto Picture

Auto Picture Program

Program

2004

// 24

12122004//2412

1414: 25

14 : 25

1600

1 Flash mode

(Active mode appears) (p.49)

2 Drive mode (p.102) 3 AE metering (p.130) 4 Switch distance measuring point

(p.123)

5 White balance (p.112) 6 Sensitivity (p.115) 7 Shooting mode

(Mode dial position) (p.104)

8 World time warning display (p.164) 9 Date and time (p.163)

* Indicators 3,4,5 and 6 only appear

when the setting other than the default setting is selected. 8 only appears when World Time is On.

Capture Mode

sRGB

100mmmm

ISO

800

2004

Detailed In fo

Auto P ictur e Progra m

Detailed In fo

Decide s sub jct c ondit ion automa tical ly to fix op timum pict ure mode

Press the M button in capture mode to display the capture function settings on the LCD monitor for 15 seconds.

Detailed Information

Detailed Info

ISO

800

ISO

800

sRGB

1212/ 2004/2412 /

2004

/24

1414: 25

14 : 25

100

Detailed Info

109

15 1665432 1787

1811

1 Focus mode (p.118) 10 Recorded pixels (p.109) 2 Shooting mode (p.104) 11 Color space (p.117) 3 AE metering (p.130) 12 White balance (p.112) 4 Flash mode (p.49) 13 Date and time (p.163) 5 Drive mode (p.102) 14 Focus point location (p.123) 6 Auto bracket (p.145) 15 Saturation (p.111) 7 ISO sensitivity (p.115) 16 Sharpness (p.111) 8 Image finishing (p.108) 17 Contrast (p.111) 9 Quality (p.110) 18 Lens focal length

Press the four-way controller (5) to view explanation of set mode dial.

Explanation of Set Mode Dial

Before Using Your Camera

Detailed Info

Decides subjct condition

Decides subjct condition automatically to

automatically to fix optimum picture mode

fix optimum picture mode

Auto Picture

Auto Picture Program

Program

sRGB

100mmmm

ISO

800

2000

100 - 0 0 01

2004

Playback

The camera switches screen displays every time you press M button during playback.

Before Using Your Camera

You can change the information initially displayed by pressing the Q button. (p.160)

Detailed Information

100-0001

1 5.

12122004/2412 ///

sRGB

2004

/24

15.

1414: 25

14 : 25

100

12 13 14 15

2000

1 /

20001/ 228.F28.

ISO

800

1 Captured images 13 Flash mode (p.49) 2 Rotate icon (p.64) 14 Drive mode (p.102) 3 Image folder number and file

number (p.169)

15 Auto bracket (p.145)

16 Sharpness (p.111) 4 Protect icon (p.77) 17 ISO sensitivity (p.115) 5 Focus mode (p.118) 18 Image finishing (p.108) 6 Focus point information (p.123) 19 Contrast (p.111) 7 Shutter speed (p.134) 20 Quality (p.110) 8 Aperture (p.136) 21 Recorded pixels (p.109) 9 EV compensation (p.141) 22 Color space (p.117)

10 Saturation (p.111) 23 Lens focal length 11 Shooting mode (p.104) 24 White balance (p.112) 12 AE metering (p.130) 25 Captured date and time (p.163)

10 16 19

Histogram Display

100- 0 0 4 6

100-0046

1 Capture quality 2 Image folder number and file number (p.169) 3 Protect icon (p.77) 4 Histogram

• Areas where blooming occurred blink if Hot spot warning is on. (p.160)

• Press the four-way controller (23) in the histogram display to move the

Histogram display position up or down.

Before Using Your Camera

Viewfinder Indications

Before Using Your Camera

67 8 910

11 12 13 14

1 Autofocus frame (p.39) 2 Spot metering frame (p.130) 3 Focus point (p.123) 4 Flash status (p.49)

Appears when flash is available and blinks when flash is recommended but not set.

5 Picture mode icon (p.47)

Icon for Picture mode in use appears.

. Night Scene Portrait, \ Moving Object, q Macro, s Landscape, = Portrait, U Normal

6 Focus indicator (p.44)

Appears when image is focused.

7 Shutter speed (p.134)

Shutter speed when capturing or adjusting (underlined when shutter speed can be adjusted with e-dial).

8 Aperture (p.136)

Aperture when capturing or adjusting (underlined when aperture can be adjusted with e-dial).

9 EV compensation (p.141)

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.

10 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.100) EV compensation value appears when EV compensation is being adjusted. (p.133) The difference with the appropriate exposure value appears if exposure mode is a. (p.138)

11 Manual white balance (p.113)

Appears when manual white balance is in use and blinks while adjusting.

12 Manual focus (p.121)

Appears when focus mode is \.

13 ISO sensitivity warning (p.116)

Appears when warning value is exceeded.

14 AE lock indicator (p.142)

Appears during AE lock.

The focus points used for autofocus when shutter release button is pressed halfway is superimposed red. (p.123)

Before Using Your Camera

LCD Panel Indications

The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera.

Before Using Your Camera

111065

1 Shutter speed (p.134) 6 AE metering (p.130) 2 Aperture (p.136) No indicator: 3 Flash mode (p.49)

b : Built-in flash is ready

(when blinking, flash should be used or incompatible lens is being used)

a :Flash off 8 White balance (p.112) E : Auto discharge > :

Red-eye reduction flash on

4 Drive Mode (p.102) 10 EV compensation (p.141)

9 : Single frame shooting 11 Number of recordable images/ j : Continuous shooting g : Self-Timer shooting h : Remote control shooting

5 Focus point indicator (p.123)

No indicator : Auto

: Select : Center

7 Auto bracketing (p.145)

9 Battery level

Multi-segment metering

M : Center-weighted metering N : Spot metering

(Not displayed when set to Auto)

EV compensation value/PC (Pb) (PC = Personal Computer (mass storage), Pb = PictBridge)

2 Getting Started

This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing 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 camera. Use two CR-V3 or four AA Ni-MH batteries, AA lithium batteries, or AA alkaline batteries.

• CR-V3, AA lithium batteries and AA alkaline batteries are not rechargeable.

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

• Remove the batteries when you will not use the camera for a long while. 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.35)

• Insert batteries correctly. Batteries inserted incorrectly may cause a camera breakdown.

• Replace all the batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery type, brands or an old battery with a new one.

Push and hold the battery cover unlock lever as shown in the illustration ( ), and slide the battery cover toward the lens ( ), 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 ( ) and slide it as shown in the illustration ( ) to close.

Getting Started

• Use the AC adapter (optional) when using the camera for a prolonged period. (p.28)

• Check the battery orientation if the camera does not operate properly after replacing the batteries.

Batteries

You can use four kinds of batteries with your camera. Battery performance differs by type. Please choose the type that best suits your purpose.

CR-V3

AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries

AA lithium batteries Recommended in cold climates.

AA alkaline batteries

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

These are rechargeable and are economical.

Recommended only for emergencies such as when your usual batteries run out. These are readily available but may not support all the camera functions under certain conditions.

Battery Level Indicator

You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the { displayed on the LCD panel.

{ lit : Battery is full.

} lit : Battery is running low.

? lit : Battery is almost empty.

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

Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (new batteries)

Getting Started

Batteries

(Temperature)

CR-V3 (23°C) 850 750 650 700 minutes

( 0°C) 560 500 410 470 minutes

AA lithium batteries

AA Ni-MH rec hargeable batteries

AA Alkaline Batteries

The still picture storage capacity is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards and the playback time is 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 decreases as the temperature decreases. When using the camera in cold climates, have extra batteries on hand and keep them warm in your pocket. Battery performance will return to normal when returned to room temperature.

• AA alkaline batteries may not support all the camera functions. We do not recommend their use except in emergencies.

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

(23°C) 750 650 550 470 minutes ( 0°C) 670 570 470 400 minutes (23°C) 560 500 440 350 minutes ( 0°C) 500 440 380 300 minutes (23°C) 90 70 50 140 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 using the AC adapter D-AC10 (optional) when using the LCD monitor for a long time or when connecting 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 secure between the camera, AC adapter, AC plug cord terminal and the power outlet. SD Memory Card and data will be corrupted if disconnected while camera is recording or reading data.

• Be sure to read the AC adapter D-AC10 operating manual when using the AC adapter.

• The rechargeable batteries in your camera will not charge when connected to the AC adapter.

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