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SLR Digital Camera
Quick Guide
Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX u 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 function and advanced operations of the camera, and refer
to the separately supplied "PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO
Laboratory 3 Operating Manual" and "PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3
Operating Manual" for an explanation of how to connect the camera to
your PC.

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  • Page 1 SLR Digital Camera Quick Guide Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX u 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Index Check Before Starting Checking the Contents of the Package ....... 4 Names of Working Parts............5 Getting Started 1 Charging the Battery............6 2 Attaching the Strap .............. 7 3 Inserting the Battery............. 8 4 Inserting the SD Memory Card ..........9 5 Attaching the Lens .............

  • Page 4: Checking The Contents Of The Package

    Video cable Software (CD-ROM) Strap I-VC28 S-SW74, S-SW75 O-ST53 Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery charger AC plug cord D-LI50 battery D-BC50 Operating Manual Quick Guide PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/ PENTAX REMOTE (this manual) PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory Assistant 3 3 Operating Manual Operating Manual...

  • Page 5: Names Of Working Parts

    Names of Working Parts Check the names of the working parts on the camera used for basic recording and playing back operations. In this page, only the names of the working parts that appear in this Quick Guide are introduced. For further explanation about the names and functions of the working parts, refer to the Operating Manual (p.17 - 21).

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Before turning the camera on and starting to shoot, You need to prepare the camera for use. Charging the Battery Battery charger D-BC50 Battery D-LI50 AC plug cord Indicator lamp Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

  • Page 7: Attaching The Strap

    Attaching the Strap Attach the supplied strap O-ST53 before shooting to prevent the camera being dropped. Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug, then secure it on the inside of the clasp. Pass the other end of the strap through the other strap lug on the camera, then secure it on the inside of the clasp.

  • Page 8: Inserting The Battery

    Inserting the Battery For further information and precautions for the battery, refer to the Operating Manual (p.2 - 3 and p.35 - 39). Open the battery cover. Lift the battery cover unlock lever, turn towards OPEN (1) to unlock, and then pull the cover open (2).

  • Page 9: Inserting The Sd Memory Card

    Inserting the SD Memory Card This camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card. (Both cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.) Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card (market product).
  • Page 10 Close the card cover. Be sure to fully close the card cover. The camera will not turn on if the card cover is open.

  • Page 11: Attaching The Lens

    Attaching the Lens It is recommended to use the DA, D FA, FA J or other lenses with an Aperture s (Auto) position. • Turn the camera off before attaching or removing the lens to prevent unexpected lens movement. • We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents, damages and malfunctions resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers.

  • Page 12: Turning The Camera On

    Remove the front lens cap by pushing the indicated portions inward. To detach the lens, hold down the lens unlock button (3) and turn the lens counterclockwise. Turning the Camera On Move the main switch to [ON] position. The camera will turn on. Move the main switch to [OFF] position to turn off the camera.

  • Page 13: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings Setting the Display Language You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed from the following: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Russian, Korean, Chinese (traditional/simplified) and Japanese. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the desired language.

  • Page 14: Hints - When An Incorrect Language Is Set

    Press the four-way controller (5) Initial Setting and use the four-way controller Language English (23) to select [Std.] or [Large]. New York Selecting [Large] magnifies the selected Std. menu item. Text Size Large Cancel MENU Press the 4 button twice. The screen for setting the date and time will be displayed.
  • Page 15 Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style. Press the four-way controller Date Adjust (5). Date Style mm/dd/yy The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. Date 01 / 2008 Time 00 : 00 Cancel MENU Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date style.
  • Page 16 Press the four-way controller Date Adjust (5). mm/dd/yy Date Style The frame moves to the month. 01 / 2008 Date Time 00 : 00 Cancel MENU Use the four-way controller (23) to set the month. Set the day and year in the same manner. Next, set the time.

  • Page 17: Formatting The Sd Memory Card

    Formatting the 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. Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card. • Do not open the card cover while formatting SD Memory Card. The card may be damaged beyond use.
  • Page 18 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Format]. Use the four-way controller (5) to display the Format screen. Use the four-way controller Format (23) to select [Format]. All data deleted Format Cancel Press the 4 button. Formatting starts. When formatting is completed, the monitor turns off and the Formatting Formatting...

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Viewfinder Diopter

    Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter Adjust the viewfinder to suit your eyesight. If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, slide the diopter adjustment lever sideways. You can adjust the diopter from approximately –2.5m to +1.5m Look through the viewfinder and point the camera at a white wall or other bright and consistent surface.

  • Page 20: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Holding the Camera How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures. • Hold the camera firmly with both hands. • Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture. Horizontal position Vertical position • To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid object such as a table, tree, or wall.

  • Page 21: Letting The Camera Choose The Optimal Settings

    Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings This section explains how to take pictures by simply pressing the shutter release button. The u features various Capture modes, Focus modes, and Drive modes to let you create images that express your photographic vision. For further information about various shooting methods of u, refer to the Operating Manual (p.71 - 133).
  • Page 22 Look through the viewfinder to view the subject. A zoom lens can be used to change the size of the subject in the viewfinder. 1 Using a Zoom Lens (p.25) Position the subject inside the AF frame and press the shutter release button halfway.

  • Page 23: The Monitor

    Review the captured image on the monitor. The captured image appears for 1 second on the monitor (Instant Review). Delete Delete Delete Operating the shutter release button The shutter release button has two working positions. Not pressed Pressed halfway Pressed fully (first position) (second position) Pressing it down halfway (first position) turns on the viewfinder and...

  • Page 24: Hints - Subjects That Are Difficult To Focus On

    Subjects that are Difficult to Focus on The autofocus mechanism is not perfect. Focusing may be difficult when taking pictures under the following conditions ((a) to (f) below). (a) Extremely low-contrast subjects such as a white wall in the focusing area. (b) Subjects which do not reflect much light within the focusing area.

  • Page 25: Using A Zoom Lens

    Using a Zoom Lens Enlarge the subject (telephoto) or capture a wider area (wide angle) with a zoom lens. Adjust it to the desired size and take the picture. Turn the zoom ring to the right or left. Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwise for wide angle.

  • Page 26: Using The Built-In Flash

    Using the Built-in Flash If you wish to discharge the flash in a dark or backlit location, press the K button to pop up the flash. For further information on how to use the flash, refer to the Operating Manual (p.135 - 151).

  • Page 27: Taking Pictures Using The Shake Reduction Function

    Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function The Shake Reduction function reduces camera shake that occurs when the shutter release button is pressed. For further information about the Shake Reduction function, refer to the Operating Manual (p.65 - 67). Turn on the Shake Reduction switch.

  • Page 28: Playing Back Still Pictures

    Playing Back Images You can play back captured still pictures with the camera. Use the included “PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3” software to play back using a PC. Refer to the “PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual” for details.
  • Page 29 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 1/2000 1/2000 1/2000 F2.8 F2.8 F2.8 Standard display Histogram display 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 1 AF.S AF.S AF.S...

  • Page 30: Deleting Images

    Deleting Images You can delete one image at a time. • Deleted images cannot be restored. • Protected images cannot be deleted. Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image to delete. Press the i button. The Delete screen appears.
  • Page 31 MEMO...
  • Page 32 (http://www.pentaxitalia.it) PENTAX (Schweiz) AG Widenholzstrasse 1, 8304 Wallisellen, Postfach 367, 8305 Dietlikon, SWITZERLAND (http://www.pentax.ch) PENTAX Scandinavia AB P.O. Box 650, 75127 Uppsala, SWEDEN (http://www.pentax.se) PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. (Headquarters) 600 12th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401, U.S.A.

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