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...fire or electric shock. • During thunderstorms, unplug and discontinue use of small children. 1 FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY We have paid close attention to store the batteries out of the reach of children. Seek medical attention immediately if a memory card is accidentally swallowed. •... Wrapping the strap around your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Viewing the sun directly with the following symbols. Continued use immediately, remove the batteries or the AC adapter, and contact your neck is the risk of electric shock. ...
...fire or electric shock. • During thunderstorms, unplug and discontinue use of small children. 1 FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY We have paid close attention to store the batteries out of the reach of children. Seek medical attention immediately if a memory card is accidentally swallowed. •... Wrapping the strap around your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Viewing the sun directly with the following symbols. Continued use immediately, remove the batteries or the AC adapter, and contact your neck is the risk of electric shock. ...
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...18 AWG copper, one . Fingers or clothing may cause explosion or a fire. • Do not disassemble the batteries. The batteries could result in this camera, only the Ni-MH batteries can be burned. • To reduce the risk of hazards, use only CSA/UL Certified power supply cord ...-on male attachment plug cap (with clothing when discharging the flash. Of the batteries that can be used in this camera (AA Ni-MH batteries, AA lithium batteries and AA alkaline batteries), only the Ni-MH batteries can be Taken During Handling • When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network...
...18 AWG copper, one . Fingers or clothing may cause explosion or a fire. • Do not disassemble the batteries. The batteries could result in this camera, only the Ni-MH batteries can be burned. • To reduce the risk of hazards, use only CSA/UL Certified power supply cord ...-on male attachment plug cap (with clothing when discharging the flash. Of the batteries that can be used in this camera (AA Ni-MH batteries, AA lithium batteries and AA alkaline batteries), only the Ni-MH batteries can be Taken During Handling • When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network...
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...USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY 1 ABOUT THE CAMERA 1 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE 2 Care to be Taken During Handling 2 Contents 5 Composition of the Operating Manual 11 Before Using Your Camera 13 x Camera Characteristics 14 Checking the Contents of the Package 16 Names and Functions of Working Parts 17 Camera 17 Capture ...Capacity and Playback Time (new batteries 39 Using the AC Adapter (Optional 40 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card 41 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level 43 Attaching the Lens 45 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 47 Turning the Camera On and Off 48 Initial ...
...USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY 1 ABOUT THE CAMERA 1 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE 2 Care to be Taken During Handling 2 Contents 5 Composition of the Operating Manual 11 Before Using Your Camera 13 x Camera Characteristics 14 Checking the Contents of the Package 16 Names and Functions of Working Parts 17 Camera 17 Capture ...Capacity and Playback Time (new batteries 39 Using the AC Adapter (Optional 40 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card 41 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level 43 Attaching the Lens 45 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 47 Turning the Camera On and Off 48 Initial ...
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...Text Size 210 Setting the Guide Display Time 210 Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor 211 Setting the Display for Instant Review and Digital Preview 211 Setting the Image Folder Naming Convention 213 Selecting the Folder Name 213 Selecting the File Number Setting 213 Selecting the ... Format and Power Settings........ 214 Selecting the Video Output Format 214 Setting Auto Power Off 214 Selecting a Battery 215 Using Pixel Mapping 216 Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the Camera ...... 217 Resetting to Operate the [R Set-up] Menu 202 [R Set-up Menu 220 Resetting the ...
...Text Size 210 Setting the Guide Display Time 210 Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor 211 Setting the Display for Instant Review and Digital Preview 211 Setting the Image Folder Naming Convention 213 Selecting the Folder Name 213 Selecting the File Number Setting 213 Selecting the ... Format and Power Settings........ 214 Selecting the Video Output Format 214 Setting Auto Power Off 214 Selecting a Battery 215 Using Pixel Mapping 216 Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the Camera ...... 217 Resetting to Operate the [R Set-up] Menu 202 [R Set-up Menu 220 Resetting the ...
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...shake reduction system. Pictures taken in RAW format can also select JPEG+RAW and record in both the camera and grip, the battery set sensitivity. Before Using Your Camera 14 x Camera Characteristics • Features a 23.5×15.7 mm CCD with approximately 230,000 dots, a wide ... are wide cross area sensors. • Features a viewfinder similar to capture sharp pictures with minimal camera shake regardless of a conventional 35 mm camera, with more power is prioritized. If batteries are splash and dust resistant. • The CCD features a special SP coating against dust deposit....
...shake reduction system. Pictures taken in RAW format can also select JPEG+RAW and record in both the camera and grip, the battery set sensitivity. Before Using Your Camera 14 x Camera Characteristics • Features a 23.5×15.7 mm CCD with approximately 230,000 dots, a wide ... are wide cross area sensors. • Features a viewfinder similar to capture sharp pictures with minimal camera shake regardless of a conventional 35 mm camera, with more power is prioritized. If batteries are splash and dust resistant. • The CCD features a special SP coating against dust deposit....
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16 Checking the Contents of the Package The following accessories are included. 1 Hot shoe cover FK (Installed on camera) Eyecup FP (Installed on camera) ME Viewfinder cap Before Using Your Camera Body mount cover (Installed on camera) USB cable I-USB17 Video cable I-VC28 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW74 Strap O-ST53 Four AA lithium batteries (2 packs) Operating Manual (this manual) Quick Guide PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/ PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual Check that all accessories are packaged with your camera.
16 Checking the Contents of the Package The following accessories are included. 1 Hot shoe cover FK (Installed on camera) Eyecup FP (Installed on camera) ME Viewfinder cap Before Using Your Camera Body mount cover (Installed on camera) USB cable I-USB17 Video cable I-VC28 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW74 Strap O-ST53 Four AA lithium batteries (2 packs) Operating Manual (this manual) Quick Guide PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/ PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual Check that all accessories are packaged with your camera.
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Names and Functions of Working 17 Parts Before Using Your Camera Camera Self-Timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Card cover Lens mount index (red dot) Lens unlock button Diopter adjustment lever Built-in Flash Cable switch terminal USB/Video terminal DC input terminal Terminal cover 1 Hot shoe Mirror Strap lug AF coupler Lens information contacts LCD panel Viewfinder Card access lamp Monitor Tripod socket Battery grip connector terminal Battery cover unlock lever Battery cover * In the illustrations above, the back and bottom sides of the camera are shown with the Eyecup FP removed.
Names and Functions of Working 17 Parts Before Using Your Camera Camera Self-Timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Card cover Lens mount index (red dot) Lens unlock button Diopter adjustment lever Built-in Flash Cable switch terminal USB/Video terminal DC input terminal Terminal cover 1 Hot shoe Mirror Strap lug AF coupler Lens information contacts LCD panel Viewfinder Card access lamp Monitor Tripod socket Battery grip connector terminal Battery cover unlock lever Battery cover * In the illustrations above, the back and bottom sides of the camera are shown with the Eyecup FP removed.
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... for [Guide display] in [R Set-up or when Operating the Mode Dial Guides appear on the status of the camera. Select Off for 3 seconds (default setting) when the camera is switched on or the mode dial is On. Monitor At Start-up ] menu to not show indicators. (p.202...) 5 AF point position (p.105) 6 White balance (p.150) 7 Sensitivity (p.83) 8 Shake Reduction (p.68) 9 Capture mode, Scene mode (p.78) 10 Button/dial guide 11 Battery level (p.38) 12 Date and time (p.52) 13 World Time (p.206) * Indicators 3, 5, 6 and 7 only appear when a setting other than the default setting is selected....
... for [Guide display] in [R Set-up or when Operating the Mode Dial Guides appear on the status of the camera. Select Off for 3 seconds (default setting) when the camera is switched on or the mode dial is On. Monitor At Start-up ] menu to not show indicators. (p.202...) 5 AF point position (p.105) 6 White balance (p.150) 7 Sensitivity (p.83) 8 Shake Reduction (p.68) 9 Capture mode, Scene mode (p.78) 10 Button/dial guide 11 Battery level (p.38) 12 Date and time (p.52) 13 World Time (p.206) * Indicators 3, 5, 6 and 7 only appear when a setting other than the default setting is selected....
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... 26 Hue/Toning (p.144) 27 Contrast (p.144) 28 Sharpness/Fine Sharpness (p.144) 29 World Time (p.206) 30 Date and time (p.52) 31 Battery level (p.38) * In order to display the capture function settings on the Capture mode, some of set Shooting mode. 1 Detailed information display Before ...Using Your Camera SCN 1/2000 F2.8 +1.3 AF.C - 1.0 400 mm ISO AUTO 200-1600 ±0 G2 A1 AdobeRGB ± 0 RAW+ 10 +1 +1 02 / 02 / 2008 10 : 39...
... 26 Hue/Toning (p.144) 27 Contrast (p.144) 28 Sharpness/Fine Sharpness (p.144) 29 World Time (p.206) 30 Date and time (p.52) 31 Battery level (p.38) * In order to display the capture function settings on the Capture mode, some of set Shooting mode. 1 Detailed information display Before ...Using Your Camera SCN 1/2000 F2.8 +1.3 AF.C - 1.0 400 mm ISO AUTO 200-1600 ±0 G2 A1 AdobeRGB ± 0 RAW+ 10 +1 +1 02 / 02 / 2008 10 : 39...
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... appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 2 3 4 5 10 6 78 9 1 Shutter speed (p.81) 7 Focusing area (p.105) 2 Aperture (p.82) No indicator: Auto 3 White balance (p.150) V : Select (Not displayed when set to Auto) M : Center O : White balance correction 8 AE metering (p.98) 4 Battery level No indicator: Multi-segment 5 Flash mode (p.62...
... appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 2 3 4 5 10 6 78 9 1 Shutter speed (p.81) 7 Focusing area (p.105) 2 Aperture (p.82) No indicator: Auto 3 White balance (p.150) V : Select (Not displayed when set to Auto) M : Center O : White balance correction 8 AE metering (p.98) 4 Battery level No indicator: Multi-segment 5 Flash mode (p.62...
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.... AF Mode AE Metering Select AF point File Format JPEG Rec. Pixels JPEG Quality AF.S JPEG 10 MENU E x i t 4 Press the four-way controller (5). The camera returns to set other items. Press the 3 button to return to the pop-up menu if there is on the [A Rec. Before Using Your... (23) to select a setting. When the quality level is pressed in Capture mode, the [A Rec. If the 3 button is explained as by removing the battery while the camera is one. Mode] menu is pressed in JPEG format are displayed. Pixels JPEG Quality MENU C a n c e l 128 AF.S OK OK 5 Use the four-way ...
.... AF Mode AE Metering Select AF point File Format JPEG Rec. Pixels JPEG Quality AF.S JPEG 10 MENU E x i t 4 Press the four-way controller (5). The camera returns to set other items. Press the 3 button to return to the pop-up menu if there is on the [A Rec. Before Using Your... (23) to select a setting. When the quality level is pressed in Capture mode, the [A Rec. If the 3 button is explained as by removing the battery while the camera is one. Mode] menu is pressed in JPEG format are displayed. Pixels JPEG Quality MENU C a n c e l 128 AF.S OK OK 5 Use the four-way ...
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Be sure to taking pictures. Attaching the Strap 36 Inserting the Batteries 37 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card .........41 Attaching the Lens 45 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 47 Turning the Camera On and Off 48 Initial Settings 49 2 Getting Started This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to read it and follow the instructions.
Be sure to taking pictures. Attaching the Strap 36 Inserting the Batteries 37 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card .........41 Attaching the Lens 45 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 47 Turning the Camera On and Off 48 Initial Settings 49 2 Getting Started This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to read it and follow the instructions.
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...; Do not open . 2 Use four AA lithium batteries, AA Ni-MH batteries, or AA alkaline batteries. We do not mix battery types, brands or old batteries with AA lithium batteries for "Setting the Date and Time" (p.52). • Insert batteries correctly. Inserting the Batteries 37 Getting Started Insert batteries into the camera. This camera is packaged with new ones. Recommended in...
...; Do not open . 2 Use four AA lithium batteries, AA Ni-MH batteries, or AA alkaline batteries. We do not mix battery types, brands or old batteries with AA lithium batteries for "Setting the Date and Time" (p.52). • Insert batteries correctly. Inserting the Batteries 37 Getting Started Insert batteries into the camera. This camera is packaged with new ones. Recommended in...
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... by checking the { displayed on the batteries with the battery cover (1) and slide it as shown in the battery chamber. The camera will not turn on if the battery cover is almost empty. : The camera turns off after replacing the batteries. lit lit lit blink : Battery is full. : Battery is running low. : Battery is open. • Use the AC adapter...
... by checking the { displayed on the batteries with the battery cover (1) and slide it as shown in the battery chamber. The camera will not turn on if the battery cover is almost empty. : The camera turns off after replacing the batteries. lit lit lit blink : Battery is full. : Battery is running low. : Battery is open. • Use the AC adapter...
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... figures may appear even when the battery level is sufficient if the camera is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards and the others are based on again. Turn the camera off and on PENTAX measuring conditions. Battery performance will return to normal when ...returned to room temperature. • Have extra batteries ready when traveling overseas, taking a lot of pictures. 39 • }...
... figures may appear even when the battery level is sufficient if the camera is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards and the others are based on again. Turn the camera off and on PENTAX measuring conditions. Battery performance will return to normal when ...returned to room temperature. • Have extra batteries ready when traveling overseas, taking a lot of pictures. 39 • }...
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... 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. 40 Using the AC Adapter (Optional) 4 1 2 2 3 Getting Started We recommend using the AC ...adapter D-AC76 (optional) when using the AC adapter. • The rechargeable batteries in your PC. 1 Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. • Make sure connections are secure between the...
... 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. 40 Using the AC Adapter (Optional) 4 1 2 2 3 Getting Started We recommend using the AC ...adapter D-AC76 (optional) when using the AC adapter. • The rechargeable batteries in your PC. 1 Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. • Make sure connections are secure between the...
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... card, images are being recorded or accessed. • If the SD Memory Card is not used for a long time. (4) the card is ejected or the battery is removed while the data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in temperature or to discard, give away or sell your own risk...; Care should be hot. 2 • Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off the shelf secure data deletion software programs available that the data on compatible SD Memory Cards, visit the PENTAX website. • Format new SD Memory Cards. 42 Getting Started Precautions When Using the SD Memory...
... card, images are being recorded or accessed. • If the SD Memory Card is not used for a long time. (4) the card is ejected or the battery is removed while the data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in temperature or to discard, give away or sell your own risk...; Care should be hot. 2 • Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off the shelf secure data deletion software programs available that the data on compatible SD Memory Cards, visit the PENTAX website. • Format new SD Memory Cards. 42 Getting Started Precautions When Using the SD Memory...
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... to stop the remote control operation after it has been activated. 122 • Exposure may not operate in [Memory] (p.217) of [A Rec. Contact PENTAX Service Center to P (Off). • The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off if [Drive Mode] in backlit conditions. • The remote control... effect on the exposure when the exposure mode is being charged. • The remote control unit battery can send a remote control signal about 30,000 times. The setting is canceled when the camera is turned off when hor i is set. • The remote control may be affected if...
... to stop the remote control operation after it has been activated. 122 • Exposure may not operate in [Memory] (p.217) of [A Rec. Contact PENTAX Service Center to P (Off). • The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off if [Drive Mode] in backlit conditions. • The remote control... effect on the exposure when the exposure mode is being charged. • The remote control unit battery can send a remote control signal about 30,000 times. The setting is canceled when the camera is turned off when hor i is set. • The remote control may be affected if...
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... may not work properly or the image data may not be lost if the battery set runs out of copies and whether to insert the date or not on camera to [PictBridge] (p.194) ¶ Connect the camera to the printer (p.195) ¶ Set the printing options Print single images ... may be possible unless the printer supports index printing. For index prints, you want to print, the number of power while the camera is connected to use PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 to print RAW images. • See the "PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual" when connecting to a printer.
... may not work properly or the image data may not be lost if the battery set runs out of copies and whether to insert the date or not on camera to [PictBridge] (p.194) ¶ Connect the camera to the printer (p.195) ¶ Set the printing options Print single images ... may be possible unless the printer supports index printing. For index prints, you want to print, the number of power while the camera is connected to use PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 to print RAW images. • See the "PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual" when connecting to a printer.
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...present location on /off automatically. Resets all settings. Camera Settings Item Format Beep Date Adjust World Time Language/ Text Size Guide display Brightness Level Video Out USB Connection* Auto Power Off Folder Name 10 Select battery Pixel Mapping Dust Alert Dust Removal Sensor Cleaning Reset... and time of the text selected in which menus and messages appear. Cleans the CCD by shaking it. Changes the brightness of the "PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual" for any defective pixels in the monitor. Page p.203 p.204 p.205 p.206 p.209 p.210 p.210 ...
...present location on /off automatically. Resets all settings. Camera Settings Item Format Beep Date Adjust World Time Language/ Text Size Guide display Brightness Level Video Out USB Connection* Auto Power Off Folder Name 10 Select battery Pixel Mapping Dust Alert Dust Removal Sensor Cleaning Reset... and time of the text selected in which menus and messages appear. Cleans the CCD by shaking it. Changes the brightness of the "PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual" for any defective pixels in the monitor. Page p.203 p.204 p.205 p.206 p.209 p.210 p.210 ...