Pentax X-5 Quick Start Guide

Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera.

When you use this camera for the first time, it is recommended you read this Quick Guide first in order to gain a feel for the basic operation of the camera. Refer to the separately supplied “Operating Manual” for further explanation of functions and advanced operations of the camera.

ENG

To users of this camera

• Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the display, damage the stored data, or affect the product’s internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation.

• The liquid crystal panel used for the 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 screen display in this manual are different from the actual ones.

• In this manual, SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards, and SDXC Memory Cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards.

• In this manual, the generic term “computer(s)” refers to either a Windows PC or a Macintosh.

• In this manual, the term “battery(ies)” refers to any type of batteries used for this camera and its accessories.

Using Your Camera Safely

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

Warning

Caution

This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could cause serious personal injuries.

This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or loss of property.

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 a risk of electric shock.

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

• If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use immediately, remove the batteries, and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the camera can cause a fire or electric shock.

Caution

• Do not place your finger over the flash when discharging the flash. You may burn yourself.

• Do not cover the flash with clothing when discharging the flash. Discoloration may occur.

• Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is a risk of low temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods.

• Should the display be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin, in your eyes or mouth.

• Depending on your individual factors or physical condition, the use of the camera may cause itching, rashes or blisters. In case of any abnormality, stop using the camera and get medical attention immediately.

About the AC Adapter

Warning

• Always use the AC adapter exclusively developed for this camera, with the specified power and voltage. Using an AC adapter not exclusive to this camera, or using the exclusive AC adapter with an unspecified power or voltage can cause a fire, electric shock, or camera breakdown. The specified voltage is 100 - 240V AC.

• Do not disassemble or modify the AC adapter. This can cause a fire or electric shock.

• If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the AC adapter or other abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue use and consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the adapter can cause a fire or electric shock.

• If water should happen to get inside the AC adapter, consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the adapter can cause a fire or electric shock.

• If you see a lightning flash or hear thunder during use of the AC adapter, unplug the power plug and discontinue use. Continuing to use the adapter can cause damage to the equipment, fire, or electric shock.

• Wipe off the plug of the AC adapter if it becomes covered with dust. Accumulated dust on the plug may cause a fire.

Caution

• Do not place or drop heavy objects on or forcefully bend the AC plug cord. Doing so may damage the cord. Should the cord be damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center.

• Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while the cord is plugged in.

• Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. This can cause an electric shock.

• Do not drop the AC adapter, or subject it to violent impact. This can cause equipment breakdown.

• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only a CSA/UL certified power supply cord set, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper, one end with a molded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified NEMA configuration), and the other is provided with a molded-on female connector body (with a specified IEC non-industrial type configuration) or the equivalent.

About the Batteries

Warning

• Be sure to store the batteries out of the reach of small children. Placing the battery in their mouths may cause an electric shock.

• If any leakage from the batteries should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately.

Caution

• This camera uses four AA alkaline, AA lithium or AA Ni-MH batteries. Do not use batteries other than those specified here. Using other types of batteries may cause the camera to function poorly, or the batteries may explode or cause a fire.

• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire. AA batteries for use with this camera other than Ni-MH batteries cannot be charged.

• Do not disassemble the battery. Disassembling the battery may cause an explosion or leakage.

• When replacing the batteries, do not combine different brands, types or capacities. Also, do not combine old batteries with new ones. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may cause an explosion or fire.

• The batteries should be inserted correctly, observing (+) and (-) marks on the batteries. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may cause an explosion or fire.

• Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.

• Do not short the batteries or dispose of the batteries in fire. This can cause an explosion or fire.

• If any leakage from the batteries should come in contact with skin or clothing, wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.

Keep the Camera and its Accessories out of the Reach of Small Children

Warning

• Do not place the camera and its accessories within the reach of small children.

1. If the product falls or is operated accidentally, it may cause serious

personal injuries.

2. Wrapping the strap around a neck may cause suffocation.

3. To avoid the risk of a small accessory such as batteries or SD

Memory Cards from being swallowed by mistake, keep them out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if an accessory is accidentally swallowed.

Care to be Taken During Handling

Before Using Your Camera

• When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing 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 when 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.

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

Precautions on Carrying and Using Your Camera

• 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 subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships. If the camera is subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure, take your camera to your nearest PENTAX Service Center and have it checked.

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

• The display may appear black at high temperatures, but will return to normal at normal temperatures.

• The display may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due to liquid crystal properties, and is not a malfunction.

• Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, and remove it after the temperature of the camera and surroundings are equalized.

• Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salt. These could cause the camera to breakdown. Wipe the camera to dry off any rain or water drops.

• Do not press the display with excessive force. This could cause it to

Write-protect

switch

break or malfunction.

• Be careful not to overtighten the tripod screw when using a tripod.

Cleaning Your Camera

• Do not clean the camera with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol or benzine.

• Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens. Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens.

Storing Your Camera

• Do not store the camera with preservatives or chemicals. Storage in high temperatures and high humidity can cause mold to grow on the camera. Remove the camera from its case and store it in a dry and well-ventilated location.

• Avoid using or storing the camera where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.

• Avoid using or storing the camera in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.

• Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain high performance.

Other Precautions

• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK prevents new data from being recorded on the card, the stored data from being deleted, and the card from being formatted by the camera or computer. r appears on the display when the card is write-protected.

• Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera, as the card may be hot.

• Keep the battery/card cover closed and do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off while the data is being played back or saved to the card, or the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable, as this may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged.

• Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away from water and store away from high temperature.

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable.

• The data on the SD Memory Card may be lost in the following circumstances. We do not accept any liability for data that is deleted (1) when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user. (2) when the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or

electrical interference. (3) when the SD Memory Card has not been used for a long time. (4) when the SD Memory Card is ejected or the batteries are removed

while the card is being accessed.

• If it is not used for a long time, the data on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to regularly make a backup of important data on a computer.

• When purchasing an SD Memory Card, check if it has been tested or not on the PENTAX website or the PENTAX Service Center.

• Be sure to format SD Memory Cards that are unused or have been used on another camera.

• Please note that deleting data, or formatting the SD Memory Cards or the built-in memory does not completely erase the original data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered using commercially available software. It is user’s responsibility to ensure the privacy of such data.

Checking the Contents of the Package

Check that your camera came complete with the items listed below.

P Camera (X-5) P Lens cap (O-LC129)

P Strap (O-ST92) P Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW129

P Four AA alkaline batteries P USB cable (I-USB7)

P Operating Manual O Quick Guide (this guide)

b button

Flash

Strap lug

Front

Back

4 button

Mode dial

Zoom lever

Shutter release button

Power button

e-dial

Q button

Viewfinder

Switches between the display on the back of the camera and the viewfinder.

Four-way controller

Display

Names of Parts and Monitor Indicators

In this Quick Guide, the keys on the four-way control ler to be pressed are indicated as shown on the right.

Monitor Indicators

Battery level

F3.5

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1/250

3838

+1.0+1.0

14:251 4 : 2 514:25

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Aperture

Flash mode

Drive mode

Focus mode

EV Compensation

Date imprint setting

Built-in memory (without card)

SD Memory Card

Card is write-protected

Eye-Fi communication status

World Time setting

Remaining image storage capacity

Focus frame

Memory status

No icon : Hometown

: Destination

Shake Reduction

Date and Time

Shutter speed

D-Range Setting

Face Detection

Shooting mode

Digital Zoom/Intelligent Zoom

Normal Display in the Still Picture Capture Mode

Following indicators are displayed in the still picture capture mode.

Battery Level Indicator

You can check the battery level by the indicator on the display.

Screen Display Battery Status

(green) Adequate power re mains.

(green) Batteries are running low.

(yellow) Batteries are running very low. (red) Batteries are exhausted.

[Battery depleted] The camera will turn off after this message appears.

Battery/ card cover

Battery/card cover

lock lever

SD Memory Cards

Batteries

Preparing the Camera for Use

Attaching the Lens Cap and Strap

* For instructions, refer to the Operating Manual.

Installing the Batteries and

SD Memory Card

Install the batteries and SD Memory Card as shown in the illustration.

* The SD Memory Cards are sold separately.

Turning the Camera On

Remove the Lens Cap and Press the

Power Button.

The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures. Press the power button again to turn the camera off.

Make the Initial Settings.

The [Language/u] 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 (2345) to select the desired language.

Press the 4 button. The [Initial Setting] screen appears.

English

Deutsch

Italiano Nederlands

Cancel

Dansk Svenska Suomi Polski

Magyar

If you accidentally select the wrong

Memo

OFF

language and press the 4 button, press the four-way controller (5), use the four-way controller (2345) to select the desired language, and then press the 4 button. The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language.

Initial Setting

Hometown New York

Settings complete

Cancel

English

DST

OFF

Press the four-way controller (3) to move the frame to [W Hometown].

Initial Setting

Hometown New York

Settings complete

Cancel

English

DST

OFF

Press the four-way controller (5) to display the [W Hometown] screen.

Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a city.

Press the four-way controller (3) to move the frame to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time).

Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P.

Press the 4 button to display the [Initial Setting] screen again.

Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings complete], then press the 4 button.

The [Date Adjustment] screen appears.

Press the four-way controller (5)

to move the frame to [mm/dd/yy], then use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date format.

Press the four-way controller (5) to move the frame to [24h], then use the four-way controller (23)

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

Cancel

24h

mm/dd/yy

01/01/2012

00:00

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

Press the four-way controller (5), then press the four-way controller (3) to move the frame to [Date].

Press the four-way controller (5) to move the frame to [01] (month), [01] (day) or [2012] (year), then use the four-way controller (23) to set the date to the current date.

Press the four-way controller (5), then press the four-way controller (3) to move the frame to [Time].

Set the time in the same manner as in . Then press the fourway controller (5).

Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings complete], then press the 4 button.

Formatting an SD Memory Card

Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices. Be aware that formatting deletes all the data stored in the SD Memory Card.

Horizontal position Vertical position

Once the camera is ready for use, you can start taking pictures.

Taking Pictures

Holding the Camera

To prevent camera shake, hold the camera firmly with both hands so the camera does not shake when the shutter release button is pressed. This camera features Shake Reduction function that makes it possible to reduce blur when taking pictures without the use of a tripod or other support. The default setting is [Sensor Shift] to correct camera shake optically. When taking pictures in the situations where camera shake is more likely to occur, such as in poorly lit locations, support your body on a solid object such as a tree or wall, or use a tripod or other support to prevent camera shake.

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal

Settings

This camera is equipped with a variety of functions. First, try to take pictures using the simplest shooting mode.

Set the mode dial to .

In b (Auto Picture) mode, the camera selects the optimal shooting mode for the subject.

Frame the subject using the focus frame on the display.

Press the 4 button to use the viewfinder.

Turn the zoom lever to change the captured area.

Right (5) Enlarges the subject.

Left (6) Widens the area that is captured by the

camera.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green if the subject is in focus. When using the flash, press the b button to pop up the flash.

Press the shutter release button

F 4.6

1 /250

1 4:25

3 8

0 9/09/ 20 1 2

Auto

Flash Off

Flash On

Auto + Red-eye

Flash On + Red-eye

Slow-speed Sync

Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye

fully.

The picture is taken.

1/250

1/250 F4.6

F4.6

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14:25

Selecting the Flash Mode

Press the b button to pop up the flash, then press the four-way controller (4). Each press of the four-way controller (5) on the Flash Mode selection screen switches modes in the following order. Some modes may be unavailable depending on the capture mode.

a b

c d

Selecting the Drive Mode

Standard (single-frame)

Continuous Shooting

Burst Shooting (L)

Burst Shooting (H)

Self-timer

2 sec. Self-timer

Remote Control

0-sec Remote Control

Auto Bracketing

Press the four-way controller (2). Each press of the four-way controller (5) on the Drive Mode selection screen switches modes in the following order. Some modes may be unavailable depending on the capture mode.

i h

Selecting the Focus Mode

Standard

Macro

1cm Macro

Infinity

Manual Focus

AF Area Selection

Press the four-way controller (5). Each press of the four-way controller (5) on the Focus Mode selection screen switches modes in the following order. Some modes may be unavailable depending on the capture mode.

You can choose the appropriate mode for your particular situation

Selecting a Shooting Mode

1 / 2

Surf & Snow

Cancel

from the Capture Mode Palette.

Set the mode dial to H and press the four-way controller (3).

Use the four-way controller ( choose a shooting mode, then press the

2345

) to

button.

Surf & Snow

For bright images such as sand or snow. Accurately meters for bright scenes

Cancel

1/2

You can play back the captured images on the display.

1 4:25

1 00

0 038

0 9/09/ 20 1 2

Edit

Memo

1 00

0 017

Press the Q button after shooting.

100

0038

100-0038

The image appears on the display.

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Edit

14:25

• To play back the previous or next image, press the four-way controller (45).

• Turning the e-dial to the left during playback simultaneously displays four thumbnail images at a time. Turn the e-dial to the left again while four thumbnail images are displayed to switch to the nine-image display. Turn the e-dial to the left once again to switch to t he folder display or calendar display screen.

Deleting Images

You can delete a single image currently displayed on the display.

Play back the image you want to delete.

Press the i button.

The confirmation screen appears.

Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete].

Delete

Cancel

100

0017

100-0017

Memo

Selecting a Playback Mode

Slideshow

1 / 2

Cancel

• You can delete several images selected from the four-/nine-image display.

• You can delete all images at once.

• You can protect stored images from being accidentally deleted.

Playing Back Images

Press the 4 button.

You can choose the playback function you want to use from the Playback Mode Palette.

Press the four-way controller (3) while an image is displayed in playback mode.

Use the four-way controller ( choose a playback mode, then press the

2345

) to

button.

Slideshow

For continuously playing back images. Screen or sound effects can be set

Cancel

1/2

For details about how to use the X-5, refer to the Operating Manual.

X-5 Operating Manual

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries

1. In the European Union

These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.

Used electrical/electronic equipment and batteries must be treated separately and in accordance with le gislation that requires prop er treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.

By disposing of these products correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling.

If a chemical symbol is added beneath the symbol shown above, in accordance with the Battery Directive, this indicates that a heavy metal (Hg = Mercury, Cd = Cadmium, Pb = Lead) is present in the battery at a concentration above an applicable threshold specified in the Battery Directive.

For more information about collection and recyclin g of used products, please contact your local authorities, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the products.

2. In other countries outside the EU

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard used products, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

For Switzerland: Used electrical/electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer, even when you don’t purchase a new product. Furth er collection facilities are listed on the home page of www.swico.ch

or www.sens.ch.

PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CO., LTD.

PENTAX RICOH IMAGING FRANCE S.A.S. (European Headquarters)

PENTAX RICOH IMAGING DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

PENTAX RICOH IMAGING UK LTD.

PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION

PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CANADA INC.

PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CHINA CO., LTD.

2-35-7, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.jp)

112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE (HQ - http://www.pentax.eu) (France - http://www.pentax.fr)

Julius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (http://www.pentax.de)

PENTAX Ho use, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk)

633 17th Street, Suite 2600, Denver, Colorado 80202, U.S.A. (http://www.pentaximaging.com)

1770 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3S7, CANADA (http://www.pentax.ca)

23D, Jun Yao International Plaza, 789 Zhaojiabang Road, Xu Hui District, Shanghai, 200032, CHINA (http://www.pentax.com.cn)

http://www.pentax.jp/english

• Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.

FOM 01.09.2012 Printed in Europe

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