Pentax WG-3 GPS Quick Manual

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.
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Preparing the Camera for Use
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.
Installing the Battery and SD
Memory Card
Install the battery and SD
Memory Card as shown in
the illustration.
Battery
Battery cover lock
lock lever
Release latch
SD Memory Card socket
Battery cover
Battery
SD Memory Card
* 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.
Checking the Contents of the Package
Check that your camera came complete with
the items listed below.
Camera (PENTAX WG-3 Carabiner strap
GPS / PENTAX WG-3) (O-ST134 / O-ST135)
Software (CD-ROM) USB cable (I-USB7)
S-SW135
Rechargeable lithium-ion Power adapter D-PA135
battery (D-LI92) (AC plug adapter
D-PL135 attached)
Macro stand (O-MS2)
Operating Manual Quick Guide (this guide)
Utilities Guide for GPS (PENTAX WG-3 GPS only)
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Turning the Camera On
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.

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.
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2 345
Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the desired
language.
2
Press the 4 button. The [Initial Setting] screen appears.
Memo
If you accidentally select the wrong
Initial Setting
language and press the 4 button,
English
press the four-way controller ( 5 ), use
the four-way controller ( 2 345 ) to Hometown
New York
select the desired language, and then
Settings complete
press the 4 button. The [Initial
Cancel
MENU
Setting] screen appears in the selected
language.
Names of Parts and Display Indicators
Front
Power button/Power lamp (green)
Shutter
release button
Strap lug
LED Macro lights
Back
Display
Battery cover
lock
Battery cover
USB/AV terminal
HDMI terminal
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In this Quick Guide,
2
the arrow keys to
be pressed are
4 4 5 5
indicated as shown
on the right.
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3
3
3
Press the four-way controller ( ) to
Initial Setting
move the frame to [W Hometown].
MENU
4
Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).
The [W Hometown] screen appears.
MENU
5
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Use the four-way controller ( ) to
choose a city.
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3
Press the four-way controller ( ) to move the frame to [DST]
(Daylight Saving Time).
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Use the four-way controller ( ) to select
the 4 button.
The [Initial Setting] screen reappears.
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3
Press the four-way controller ( ) to select [Settings complete]
and press the 4 button.
The [Date Adjustment] screen appears.
9
Press the four-way controller
Date Adjustment
DST
( 5 ) to select [mm/dd/yy], then
OFF OFF OF
use the four-way controller
( 2 3 ) to choose the date
format.
MENU

Display Indicators

Self-timer lamp/
Following indicators are displayed in Still Picture Capture Mode.
Focus assist light
Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode
Flash Focus Mode Eye-Fi communication status
Drive Mode
Lens
Flash Mode
Sub-display
Shooting mode
(PENTAX WG-3 GPS only)
Battery level
P
Microphones
Face Detection
Remote control
Date imprint
receiver
setting
DATE
Release latch
EV
+ 1 . 0 + 1 . + 1 . 0
Compensation
Remote control
1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 1 / 2 5 0
receiver
Shutter speed
F 3 . F 3 . 5 F 3 . 5
Aperture
Tripod socket
3 8 3 8
Shake Reduction
Speakers
Memory status
Built-in memory
(without card)
SD Memory Card
Card is write-protected
Battery lock lever
Battery Level Indicator
You can check the battery level by the
Screen Display
(green) Adequate power remains.
(green) Battery is running low.
(yellow) Battery is running very low.
(red) Battery is exhausted.
[Battery depleted] The camera turns off after this message appears.
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Press the four-way controller (
the four-way controller (
English
display) or [12h] (12-hour display).
Hometown
DST
New York
OFF OFF OF
11
Press the four-way controller (
Settings complete
controller ( 3 ) to move the frame to [Date].
Cancel
12
Press the four-way controller (
Hometown
(day) or [2013] (year), then use the four-way controller (
to set the current date.
City New York
13
Press the four-way controller (
DST
controller ( 3 ) to move the frame to [Time].
Cancel OK OK
14
Set the time in the same manner as in
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Press the four-way controller (
to select [Settings complete] and
O P press the 4 button.
or and press
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
Date Format mm/dd/yy 24h
devices. Be aware that formatting deletes all the data stored in
01/01/2013
Date
the SD Memory Card. On how to format an SD Memory Card,
00:00
Time
refer to the Operating Manual (p.168).
Settings complete
Cancel
Continue on the reverse side.
Digital zoom/
Intelligent Zoom
Electronic Level
0 4 / 0 4 / ' 1 3 0 4 / 0 4 / ' 1 3 1 4 : 2 5 1 4 : 2 5 1 4 : 2
Focus frame Date and
time
D-Range Setting
World Time setting
Remaining image
No icon Hometown :
storage capacity
: Destination
indicator on the display.
Battery Status
5 ) to select [24h], then use
2 3
) to select [24h] (24-hour
5
), then press the four-way
5
) to select [01] (month), [01]
2 3 )
5 ), then press the four-way
12 .
3
)
Date Adjustment
Date Format mm/dd/yy 24h
01/01/2013
Date
00:00
Time
Settings complete
Cancel
MENU