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Seek medical attention immediately if a memory card is accidentally swallowed. • Wrapping the strap around your nearest PENTAX service center. Seek medical assistance immediately if a battery is accidentally swallowed. • Always use could cause serious personal injury. When using the exclusive AC adapter with the...or a strange odor, stop use could cause minor or medium personal injury, or material loss. 1 FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA We have paid close attention to the safety of children. Warning Caution This symbol indicates that small children do not hang the strap ...
Seek medical attention immediately if a memory card is accidentally swallowed. • Wrapping the strap around your nearest PENTAX service center. Seek medical assistance immediately if a battery is accidentally swallowed. • Always use could cause serious personal injury. When using the exclusive AC adapter with the...or a strange odor, stop use could cause minor or medium personal injury, or material loss. 1 FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA We have paid close attention to the safety of children. Warning Caution This symbol indicates that small children do not hang the strap ...
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...portions for a long time, confirm that is included in this camera. PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE • Only use . Do not disassemble the batteries. Fingers or clothing may cause explosion or a fire. • The batteries should be Taken During Handling • Take the Worldwide Service... Be careful not to polarity (+ and -) marked on the batteries and the camera. • AA lithium batteries, AA alkaline batteries and disposable CR-V3 are not rechargeable. Do not mix battery brands, type or an old battery with organic solvents such as the temperature can cause a fire ...
...portions for a long time, confirm that is included in this camera. PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE • Only use . Do not disassemble the batteries. Fingers or clothing may cause explosion or a fire. • The batteries should be Taken During Handling • Take the Worldwide Service... Be careful not to polarity (+ and -) marked on the batteries and the camera. • AA lithium batteries, AA alkaline batteries and disposable CR-V3 are not rechargeable. Do not mix battery brands, type or an old battery with organic solvents such as the temperature can cause a fire ...
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4 Contents 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 L 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...
4 Contents 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 L 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...
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... Before Using Your Camera • Features a 23.5×15.7 mm CCD with 6.1 million effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic range. 1 • Uses CR-V3, AA lithium batteries, rechargeable AA Ni-MH batteries or AA alkaline batteries. • Features a large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with 210,000 pixels and a brightness adjusting function... length of L. Sizes for 35 mm film and CCD are different. The captured area (view angle) will differ between the L and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is used with the L. Example) If 300 mm lens is equivalent to 450 mm lens on a 35 mm...
... Before Using Your Camera • Features a 23.5×15.7 mm CCD with 6.1 million effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic range. 1 • Uses CR-V3, AA lithium batteries, rechargeable AA Ni-MH batteries or AA alkaline batteries. • Features a large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with 210,000 pixels and a brightness adjusting function... length of L. Sizes for 35 mm film and CCD are different. The captured area (view angle) will differ between the L and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is used with the L. Example) If 300 mm lens is equivalent to 450 mm lens on a 35 mm...
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... FK (Installed on camera) Eyecup FN (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-SW34 Strap O-ST10 AA Alkaline batteries* (four) Operating Manual (this manual) PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1/ PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 Operating Manual * The batteries packaged with your camera. Check that all...
... FK (Installed on camera) Eyecup FN (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-SW34 Strap O-ST10 AA Alkaline batteries* (four) Operating Manual (this manual) PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1/ PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 Operating Manual * The batteries packaged with your camera. Check that all...
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14 Names of Working Parts Before Using Your Camera Camera 1 Lens mount index Shutter release button Main switch Self-Timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Lens unlock button 3 button i button M button Q button Mirror AF coupler Focus mode lever Lens information contacts e-dial L/Z button Four-way controller 4 button { button Battery cover Tripod socket
14 Names of Working Parts Before Using Your Camera Camera 1 Lens mount index Shutter release button Main switch Self-Timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Lens unlock button 3 button i button M button Q button Mirror AF coupler Focus mode lever Lens information contacts e-dial L/Z button Four-way controller 4 button { button Battery cover Tripod socket
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22 LCD Panel Indications The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 72 8 3 9 4 5 610 11 1 Shutter speed (p.134) 5 Focusing area (p.121) 2 Aperture (p.136) No indicator : Wide 3 Flash mode (p.49) M :... bracketing (p.145) 4 Drive Mode (p.102) 8 White balance (p.112) 9 : Single frame shooting (Not displayed when set to Auto) j : Continuous shooting 9 Battery level g : Self-Timer shooting 10 EV compensation (p.141) h : Remote control shooting 11 Number of recordable images/ EV compensation value/PC (Pb) (PC = Personal...
22 LCD Panel Indications The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 72 8 3 9 4 5 610 11 1 Shutter speed (p.134) 5 Focusing area (p.121) 2 Aperture (p.136) No indicator : Wide 3 Flash mode (p.49) M :... bracketing (p.145) 4 Drive Mode (p.102) 8 White balance (p.112) 9 : Single frame shooting (Not displayed when set to Auto) j : Continuous shooting 9 Battery level g : Self-Timer shooting 10 EV compensation (p.141) h : Remote control shooting 11 Number of recordable images/ EV compensation value/PC (Pb) (PC = Personal...
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Be sure to taking pictures. 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 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 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 2 Getting Started This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to read it and follow the instructions.
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... the power is on compatible batteries and when to use the camera for a long while. Inserting the Batteries 25 Getting Started Insert batteries into the camera. This camera is packaged with a new one. 1 Push and hold the battery cover unlock lever as shown in the battery chamber. The batteries may cause a camera breakdown. Refer to the +/- Batteries inserted incorrectly may leak...
... the power is on compatible batteries and when to use the camera for a long while. Inserting the Batteries 25 Getting Started Insert batteries into the camera. This camera is packaged with a new one. 1 Push and hold the battery cover unlock lever as shown in the battery chamber. The batteries may cause a camera breakdown. Refer to the +/- Batteries inserted incorrectly may leak...
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... differs by type. CR-V3 The CR-V3 is a long-life battery and is not recommended. AA lithium batteries Recommended in emergencies and checking the camera's functionality. Oxyride batteries and rechargeable CR-V3 batteries may not support AA alkaline batteries all the camera functions under certain conditions. We do not recommend their use except in cold climates...
... differs by type. CR-V3 The CR-V3 is a long-life battery and is not recommended. AA lithium batteries Recommended in emergencies and checking the camera's functionality. Oxyride batteries and rechargeable CR-V3 batteries may not support AA alkaline batteries all the camera functions under certain conditions. We do not recommend their use except in cold climates...
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... checking the camera's functionality. • Have extra batteries ready when traveling overseas, taking a lot of pictures. Getting Started Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (new batteries) Batteries CR-V3 AA lithium batteries AA rechargeable batteries (NiMH 2500mAh) AA Alkaline Batteries Normal (Temperature.... lit ¶ : Battery is based on the LCD panel. { lit ¶ : Battery is full. } lit : Battery is running low. ¶ 2 ? 27 Battery Level Indicator You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the { displayed on PENTAX measuring conditions.
... checking the camera's functionality. • Have extra batteries ready when traveling overseas, taking a lot of pictures. Getting Started Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (new batteries) Batteries CR-V3 AA lithium batteries AA rechargeable batteries (NiMH 2500mAh) AA Alkaline Batteries Normal (Temperature.... lit ¶ : Battery is based on the LCD panel. { lit ¶ : Battery is full. } lit : Battery is running low. ¶ 2 ? 27 Battery Level Indicator You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the { displayed on PENTAX measuring conditions.
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... 1 2 2 4 3 Getting Started We recommend using the AC adapter D-AC10 (optional) when using the AC adapter. • The rechargeable batteries in your PC. 1 Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the terminal cover. 2 Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on... to read the AC adapter D-AC10 operating manual when using the LCD monitor for a long time or when connecting to your camera will be corrupted if disconnected while camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. • Make sure connections are secure between the...
... 1 2 2 4 3 Getting Started We recommend using the AC adapter D-AC10 (optional) when using the AC adapter. • The rechargeable batteries in your PC. 1 Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the terminal cover. 2 Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on... to read the AC adapter D-AC10 operating manual when using the LCD monitor for a long time or when connecting to your camera will be corrupted if disconnected while camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. • Make sure connections are secure between the...
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...switch to condensation. • For information on compatible SD Memory Card, visit the PENTAX website or contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center. • Format new SD Memory Cards. Keep it is not used with other cameras. 1Formatting the SD Memory Card (p.162) Be sure to regularly make a backup ...not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting. Also format SD Memory Card used for a long time. (4) the card is ejected or the battery is removed while the data on a computer. • Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or ...
...switch to condensation. • For information on compatible SD Memory Card, visit the PENTAX website or contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center. • Format new SD Memory Cards. Keep it is not used with other cameras. 1Formatting the SD Memory Card (p.162) Be sure to regularly make a backup ...not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting. Also format SD Memory Card used for a long time. (4) the card is ejected or the battery is removed while the data on a computer. • Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or ...
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... self-timer lamp lights for five minutes. • The remote control unit battery can send a remote control signal about 5 m from the front of the camera. The shutter will be affected if light enters the viewfinder. Contact PENTAX service center to replace the battery. (This will then resume blinking. Basic Operations • Exposure may not...
... self-timer lamp lights for five minutes. • The remote control unit battery can send a remote control signal about 5 m from the front of the camera. The shutter will be affected if light enters the viewfinder. Contact PENTAX service center to replace the battery. (This will then resume blinking. Basic Operations • Exposure may not...
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...valid. • A printing error may be lost if the battery runs out of power while the camera is performed in the following steps. Connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer with DPOF settings (p.90) ¶ Disconnect the camera from the camera without using a PC (direct printing). Set [Transfer Mode]... image data may occur if the selected number of copies exceeds 500. • You cannot use the camera to select multiple images for your printer. • See the "PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 Operating Manual" when connecting to print directly.
...valid. • A printing error may be lost if the battery runs out of power while the camera is performed in the following steps. Connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer with DPOF settings (p.90) ¶ Disconnect the camera from the camera without using a PC (direct printing). Set [Transfer Mode]... image data may occur if the selected number of copies exceeds 500. • You cannot use the camera to select multiple images for your printer. • See the "PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 Operating Manual" when connecting to print directly.
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... item. Available Quality Level options appear. Even after you press the 3 button and close the menu screen, your settings will not be saved if the camera is turned off improperly (such as an example. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select a setting. 6 Press the 4 button. If the 3 button is...(5). Mode] menu, the [Q Playback] menu, [H Set-up] menu, and [A Custom] menu when no pop-up menu if there is explained as by removing the batteries while the camera is on the [A Rec. Rec. 97 Select a menu item and set the Quality Level on ). • You can use the e-dial to the pop...
... item. Available Quality Level options appear. Even after you press the 3 button and close the menu screen, your settings will not be saved if the camera is turned off improperly (such as an example. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select a setting. 6 Press the 4 button. If the 3 button is...(5). Mode] menu, the [Q Playback] menu, [H Set-up] menu, and [A Custom] menu when no pop-up menu if there is explained as by removing the batteries while the camera is on the [A Rec. Rec. 97 Select a menu item and set the Quality Level on ). • You can use the e-dial to the pop...
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...[H Set-up] menu. 4 Press the four-way controller (5). Please contact PENTAX service center for white backgrounds and other shooting conditions if the CCD becomes dirty or dusty. If the power is turned off and remove the lens. 2 Turn the camera on. 3 Select [Sensor Cleaning] on the LCD monitor. • If... the shutter or the CCD sensor. 6 • Use of the blower inside the lens mount area. A warning beep will sound if the battery capacity becomes low during cleaning. Cleaning the CCD 181 Shadows may appear in the image for professional cleaning because the CCD is a precision part. ...
...[H Set-up] menu. 4 Press the four-way controller (5). Please contact PENTAX service center for white backgrounds and other shooting conditions if the CCD becomes dirty or dusty. If the power is turned off and remove the lens. 2 Turn the camera on. 3 Select [Sensor Cleaning] on the LCD monitor. • If... the shutter or the CCD sensor. 6 • Use of the blower inside the lens mount area. A warning beep will sound if the battery capacity becomes low during cleaning. Cleaning the CCD 181 Shadows may appear in the image for professional cleaning because the CCD is a precision part. ...
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...optional). (p.28) Card not formatted The SD Memory Card you have inserted is insufficient. Battery depleted The batteries are trying to save new images by this card The inserted card cannot be camera. 186 Error Messages Appendix Error Message Description Memory card full The SD Memory Card is ...rotated image is full and no images for playback on the SD Memory Card. No card in camera The SD Memory Card is not inserted in the camera. (p.25) Not enough battery remaining to play back an image in the Rotation information cannot be used on a computer or ...
...optional). (p.28) Card not formatted The SD Memory Card you have inserted is insufficient. Battery depleted The batteries are trying to save new images by this card The inserted card cannot be camera. 186 Error Messages Appendix Error Message Description Memory card full The SD Memory Card is ...rotated image is full and no images for playback on the SD Memory Card. No card in camera The SD Memory Card is not inserted in the camera. (p.25) Not enough battery remaining to play back an image in the Rotation information cannot be used on a computer or ...
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... until charging is outside the focusing area, aim the camera at target and press shutter release button fully. Problem Cause Remedy Batteries are not Check if batteries are not installed properly Check orientation of viewfinder. symbols. (p.25) Battery power is low Replace with available on Batteries are installed. No available space Insert SD Memory Card...
... until charging is outside the focusing area, aim the camera at target and press shutter release button fully. Problem Cause Remedy Batteries are not Check if batteries are not installed properly Check orientation of viewfinder. symbols. (p.25) Battery power is low Replace with available on Batteries are installed. No available space Insert SD Memory Card...
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... mode is done, if the camera operates correctly, it does not require any repairs. * Refer to p.13 of the "PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 Operating Manual" for details on . properly* data. When the mirror remains in the up position, take the batteries out and put them back in...or [PC-F]. USB connection with any setting other than 6 [Flash OFF] [Flash OFF]. (p.47) Appendix The power zoom system does not function The camera does not have the power Use manual zoom. (p.48) zoom function. Set the capture mode to [PC-F]. or p (bulb) mode When flash ...
... mode is done, if the camera operates correctly, it does not require any repairs. * Refer to p.13 of the "PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 Operating Manual" for details on . properly* data. When the mirror remains in the up position, take the batteries out and put them back in...or [PC-F]. USB connection with any setting other than 6 [Flash OFF] [Flash OFF]. (p.47) Appendix The power zoom system does not function The camera does not have the power Use manual zoom. (p.48) zoom function. Set the capture mode to [PC-F]. or p (bulb) mode When flash ...