Checking the Contents of the Package
Names of Parts and Display Indicators
Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX digital camera.
The PENTAX WG-3 GPS / PENTAX WG-3 is waterproof,
dustproof, and shockproof, as shown below, so you can
use it in a wide range of outdoor activities.
Waterproof/dustproof: JIS grade 8 waterproof and grade 6
dustproof (IP68)
Shockproof: Satisfies the PENTAX drop test (2.0 m height
onto a 5 cm thick plywood surface) complying with
MIL-Standard 810F Method 516.5-Shock testing.
* Waterproof performance is not guaranteed if the camera
is exposed to impact such as being dropped or hit.
* The camera is not guaranteed to be free of trouble or
damage under every condition.
Check that your camera came complete with
the items listed below.
Camera (PENTAX WG-3
GPS / PENTAX WG-3)
S-SW135
Rechargeable lithium-ion
battery (D-LI92)
Macro stand (O-MS2)
Operating Manual
Utilities Guide for GPS (PENTAX WG-3 GPS only)
Carabiner strap
(O-ST134 / O-ST135)
USB cable (I-USB7)Software (CD-ROM)
Power adapter D-PA135
(AC plug adapter
D-PL135 attached)
Quick Guide (this guide)
Front
Strap lug
Shutter
release button
Back
Display
Battery cover
lock
Battery cover
USB/AV terminal
HDMI terminal
In this Quick Guide,
the arrow keys to
be pressed are
indicated as shown
on the right.
Power button/Power lamp (green)
Self-timer lamp/
Focus assist light
Flash
Lens
Sub-display
(PENTAX WG-3 GPS only)
Microphones
Remote control
LED Macro lights
4
2
3
2
54
3
receiver
Battery lock lever
5
Release latch
Remote control
receiver
Tripod socket
Speakers
Display Indicators
Following indicators are displayed in Still Picture Capture Mode.
Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode
Focus Mode
Drive Mode
Flash Mode
Shooting mode
Battery level
Face Detection
Date imprint
setting
EV
Compensation
Shutter speed
Aperture
Shake Reduction
Memory status
Built-in memory
(without card)
SD Memory Card
Card is write-protected
Battery Level Indicator
You can check the battery level by the indicator on the display.
Screen Display
(green)
(green)
(yellow)
(red)
[Battery depleted]
Eye-Fi communication status
Digital zoom/
Intelligent Zoom
Electronic Level
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DATE
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+ 1 . 0+1.0
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D-Range Setting
World Time setting
Remaining image
storage capacity
Battery Status
Adequate power remains.
Battery is running low.
Battery is running very low.
Battery is exhausted.
The camera turns off after this message appears.
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Focus frame Date and
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time
No icon Hometown
:
:
Destination
Preparing the Camera for Use Turning the Camera On
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1
Prepare your camera for use before you start
using it.
Attaching the
Carabiner Strap
Attach the carabiner strap
supplied with the camera
as shown in the illustration.
2
2
Pressing the Power Button
The camera turns on and is ready to take
still pictures. Press the power button
again to turn the camera off.
Installing the Battery and SD
Memory Card
Install the battery and SD
Memory Card as shown in
the illustration.
Battery cover lock
Release latch
SD Memory Card socket
Battery cover
Battery
* The SD Memory Cards are sold separately.
The inside of the battery compartment is not waterproof.
In places where the camera is exposed to water or dirt such
as underwater, at the beach, in a kitchen, etc., make sure that
the battery cover lock and release latch are firmly locked so
that they won't open unexpectedly. Do not open the cover in
such places.
When removing the battery or card, avoid places where the
camera may be exposed to water or dirt, and make sure that the
camera, battery, card, and your hands are completely dry.
Battery
lock lever
SD Memory Card
Making the Initial Settings
The [Language/ ] screen appears when the camera is turned on for
the first time. Select the desired language and then set the date and time.
Use the four-way controller (
1
language.
Press the 4 button. The [Initial Setting] screen appears.
2
Memo
If you accidentally select the wrong
language and press the 4 button,
press the four-way controller (
the four-way controller (
select the desired language, and then
press the 4 button. The [Initial
Setting] screen appears in the selected
language.
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2345
), use
) to
) to select the desired
Initial Setting
English
Hometown
New York
Settings complete
MENU
Cancel
DST
3
Press the four-way controller (3) to
move the frame to [W Hometown].
Press the four-way controller (5).
4
The [W Hometown] screen appears.
Use the four-way controller (
5
choose a city.
Press the four-way controller (3) to move the frame to [DST]
6
(Daylight Saving Time).
Use the four-way controller (
7
the 4 button.
The [Initial Setting] screen reappears.
Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings complete]
8
and press the 4 button.
The [Date Adjustment] screen appears.
Press the four-way controller
OFOFFOFF
9
(
) to select [mm/dd/yy], then
5
use the four-way controller
(
) to choose the date
23
format.
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45
Initial Setting
English
Hometown
New York
Settings complete
MENU
Cancel
Hometown
City
New York
DST
MENU
Cancel
) to
) to select O or P and press
Date Adjustment
Date Format
Date
Time
Settings complete
MENU
Cancel
DST
OFOFFOFF
mm/dd/yy 24
01/01/2013
00:00
OK
h
OK
10
Press the four-way controller (
the four-way controller (
display) or [12h] (12-hour display).
Press the four-way controller (5), then press the four-way
11
controller (
Press the four-way controller (5) to select [01] (month), [01]
12
(day) or [2013] (year), then use the four-way controller (
to set the current date.
Press the four-way controller (5), then press the four-way
13
controller (
Set the time in the same manner as in .
14
15
Press the four-way controller (
to select [Settings complete] and
press the 4 button.
) to move the frame to [Date].
3
) to move the frame to [Time].
3
23
) to select [24h], then use
5
)
to select [24h] (24-hour
12
Date Adjustment
)
3
Date Format
Date
Time
MENU
Cancel
Settings complete
Formatting an SD Memory Card
Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is
unused or has been previously used on other cameras or digital
devices. Be aware that formatting deletes all the data stored in
the SD Memory Card. On how to format an SD Memory Card,
refer to the Operating Manual (p.168).
Continue on the reverse side.
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mm/dd/yy 24
01/01/2013
00:00
)
h
Taking Pictures
3
3
Aim the camera at the subject, then press the shutter release button. The flash discharges automatically depending on the brightness.
Frame the subject using the focus frame on the display.
1
/
Press the W
2
T button to change the captured area.
WT
Widens the area
that is captured
by the camera.
Press the shutter release button halfway.
3
The focus frame on the display turns green when the
subject is in focus.
Press the shutter
4
release button fully.
The picture is taken.
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Enlarges
the subject.
Selecting the Flash Mode
Each time you press the four-way controller (4), the flash mode switches
between the following modes.
Auto
Flash Off
Flash On
Auto + Red-eye
Flash On + Red-eye
Memo
The available modes differ depending on the selected shooting mode,
focus mode and drive mode.
For details, refer to the Operating Manual (p.84).
Selecting the Drive Mode
Each time you press the four-way controller (2), the drive mode switches
between the following modes.
Standard (single-frame)
Self-timer (10 sec.)
Remote Control (3 sec.)
Memo
The available modes differ depending on the selected shooting mode.
You can select Z (2-sec. Self-timer) by pressing the four-way
controller (
You can select h (0-sec Remote Control) by pressing the four-way
controller (
For details, refer to the Operating Manual (p.74 - 78).
) and then (5) after selecting g.
3
) and then (5) after selecting i.
3
Selecting the Focus Mode
Each time you press the four-way controller ( ), the focus mode switches
between the following modes.
Standard
Macro
1cm Macro
Pan Focus
Infinity
Manual Focus
Memo
The available modes differ depending on the selected shooting mode.
For details, refer to the Operating Manual (p.85).
Selecting a Shooting Mode
You can choose the optimal shooting mode for your
particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette.
Press the four-way controller (
Landscape
For capturing landscape
views. Enhances colors
of sky and foliage
MENU
Cancel
Use the four-way controller (
to choose a shooting mode, then
press the 4 button.
Memo
An explanation appears when you select a shooting mode.
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OK
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The monitor display in 4:3 aspect ratio
When [Recorded Pixels] is set to /6/f/h/l/m in [A
Rec. Mode], the aspect ratio of the image is 4:3 and the monitor
display for image capture and playback is as shown below.
For details on how to select the number of recorded pixels, refer to
the Operating Manual (p.90).
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Playing Back Images
4
4
You can play back the captured images on the display.
Playing Back Images
Press the
1
The image appears on the display.
EditEd itEdit
Memo
To play back the previous or next image, press the four-way
controller (
Pressing f button during playback displays 6 thumbnail images.
Pressing f again in 6-image display switches to 12-image
display. Pressing f yet again switches to folder or calendar
display. For details, refer to the Operating Manual (p.128).
button after shooting.
Q
).
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Deleting Images
Deleting a Single Image
You can delete a single image currently displayed on the display.
Play back the image you want to delete.
1
2
Press the
The confirmation screen appears.
3
Use the four-way controller (2 ) to select [Delete].
i
button.
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Delete
Cancel
OKOK
OKOK
OK
Press the 4 button.
4
Memo
You can delete multiple images selected from the 6- or 12-image
display. For details, refer to the Operating Manual (p.138).
You can delete all images at once. For details, refer to the
Operating Manual (p.139).
You can protect stored images from being accidentally deleted.
For details, refer to the Operating Manual (p.140).
Selecting a Playback Mode
You can choose the playback mode
you want to use from the Playback
Mode Palette.
Press the four-way controller (3) while
an image is displayed in playback mode.
Slideshow
For continuously playing
back images. Screen or
sound effects can be set
Use the four-way controller (
to choose a playback mode, then
press the 4 button.
Memo
An explanation appears when you
select a playback mode.
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For details about how
to use the PENTAX
WG-3 GPS / PENTAX
WG-3 or instructions
on connecting the
camera to a computer,
refer to the manual
below.
Digital Camera
Operating Manual
To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read
the Operating Manual before using the camera.
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PENTAX RICOH IMAGING
AMERICAS CORPORATION
PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CANADA INC.
PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CHINA CO., LTD.
PENTAX WG-3 GPS /
PENTAX WG-3
Operating Manual
http://www.pentaximaging.com
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http://www.pentax.com.cn
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