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  • Page 1 PEN I'AX SLR Digital Camera Operating Manual the Operating...
  • Page 2 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii You can order conventional photograph prints by taking the SD Memory iiiiiiiiiiiiii Card with recorded images to a store for printing, iiiiiiiiiiiiii DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings allow you to specify the iiiiiiiiiiiiii number of copies and whether to imprint the date. iiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii , DPOF settings...
  • Page 3 Use the four-way controller (• •) to select the number copies. You can set up to 99 copies. appears at the top right of the screen for images with DPOF settings. To cancel the DPOF settings, set the number of copies to [00]. Turn the e-dial to select _ or [] for printing the date.
  • Page 4 Pixel Mapping is a function for mapping out and correcting defective pixels in the CMOS sensor. !i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i Select [Pixel Mapping] in the [_ Set-up 4] menu and press the four-way controller (•). The [Pixel Mapping] screen appears. Press the four-way controller Mapping to select...
  • Page 5 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii You can select which function settings to save when the camera is turned iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii off. The following function settings can be saved. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ Function Default Function Default Setting Setting Flash Mode Cross Processing Drive Mode Digital Filter White Balance HDR Capture Custom...
  • Page 6 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ' Set [File No.] to _ (On) to Continue the sequential numbering for the file name even if a new folder is created. Re[er to 'iSetecting the File Number Settingi' (p.280), • Whe n the [_ Set-up] menu is reset (t3,310), all Memory sett ngs return t°...
  • Page 8 Connecting to a Computer This chapter explains how to connect the camera to your computer, install the supplied CD-ROM, etc. Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer ............Saving Images on Your Computer ....293 Using the Provided Software ......
  • Page 9 We recommend the following system requirements to connect your camera to a computer or to use the software "PENTAX Digital Camera iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Utility 4" included on the CD-ROM (S-SW110). iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii • Windows Windows XP (SP3 or later), Windows...
  • Page 10 uuuuuuuuuuu i8i8i8i8i8 Setiin neciion Mode i8i8i8i8i8 i8i8i8i8i8 i8i8i8i8i8 i8i8i8i8i8 Set the USB connection mode when connecting to a computer via the i8i8i8i8i8 i8i8i8i8i8 provided USB cable (I-USB7). The default setting is [MSC]. i8i8i8i8i8 i8i8i8i8i8 i8i8i8i8i8 i8i8i8i8i8 i8i8i8i8i8 Select [USB Connection] in the [_ Set-up 2] menu and i8i8i8i8i8 i8i8i8i8i8...
  • Page 11 MSC and PTP MSC (Mass Storage Class) A general-purpose driver program that handles devices connected the computer via USB as a memory device. Also indicates a standard for controlling USB devices with this driver. By simply connecting a device that supports USB Mass Storage Class, you can copy, read, and write files from a computer without...
  • Page 12 Turn your camera The camera is recognized as a removable disk or an SD Memory Card with a volume label "K-r". If the "K-r" dialog appears when the camera is turned on, select [Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer] and click the OK button. Save the captured images to your...
  • Page 13 "PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4" is included on the CD-ROM (S-SW110). iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Using the PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4, you can manage images saved on your computer, and develop RAW files taken with the I_-¥" and adjust iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii the color of the images.
  • Page 14 Click [PENTAX Digital Camera Utility For Windows, proceed to Step 4. For Macintosh, follow the instructions on the screen to perform subsequent steps. Select the desired language in the [Choose Setup Language] screen and click [OK]. When the [InstallShield Wizard]...
  • Page 15 When PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 is launched, the following screen (browser) appears. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ iHHHHHHH _era0: ]-he screenshots Usedin this explanation are for Windows. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii • Browser tab set (default setting) iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii You can perform the file management...
  • Page 16 _'Control Panel Shooting information and settings ofthe selected image a ppear inthis panel. The set o ftab pages displayed inControl Panel can bechanged iiiiiiiiii bypressing the Browser, Laboratory and Custom b uttons onthe Tool bar. @_,File Display Pane The file list and the images in the selected folder appear here.
  • Page 17 Refer to Help for details on using the software program. Click the _ button on the Tool bar. Hide Or, select [PENTAX Digital Camera +++++++++++++++++!_+i;!+?i+++ Utility Help] from the [Help] menu. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!i_i_j_iJ:!i iiii+i!+i!+i+i+i+i_i!!i!ii_i_ili!+ii_i! ++++++iiiiii++!:;iii++i+_iiiiiiiiiii+ +o.+_l+++ _,+_+ + Pm+_P++++...
  • Page 18 Regarding Product Registration To better serve you, please take a moment to register your software. Click [Product Registration] on the screen in Step 3 on p.297. A world map for lnternet Product Registration is displayed. If your _¢rA_ computer is connected to the ....
  • Page 20 Appendix Default Settings ..........Resetting the Menus .......... Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations ............. Cleaning the CMOS Sensor ....... Optional Accessories ........Error Messages ..........Troubleshooting ..........Main Specifications ..........Glossary .............. Index ..............WARRANTY POLICY ..........
  • Page 21 The table below shows the factory default settings. The functions set in Memory (p.288) are saved even when the camera is turned off. Reset Setting Yes: The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function (p.310). The setting is saved even after reset. Direct Keys Reset Setting...
  • Page 22 Reset Setting 2 times Multi- Number of Shots p.153 exposure Auto EVAdjustment [] (Off) Interval 1sec. Interval Number of Shots 2 images p.151 Shooting Start Interval Start Time 12:00AM / 00:00 High-ISO Auto p. 10O Slow Shutter Speed Auto p. 102 Recorded Pixels (1280x720,...
  • Page 23 Reset !tem, Default Setting Page l Setting Green Button Green Button Custom Image Optical Preview [] (off) Histogram I Bright/Dark [] (off) Digital I Area Preview "2 Enlarge [_ (On) Instant p.197 I Rev ew Green Digital Filter *2 Button ©...
  • Page 24 Playback Mode Palette Reset Setting Image Rotation p.235 Toy Camera Yes "I p.253 Digital Filter Maximum size according Resize p.250 the setting Maximum size according Cropping p.251 the setting Slideshow p.233 File Format: JPEG RAW Development Recorded Pixels: p.259 Quality Level: -k-k'-k Index...
  • Page 25 [_ Set-up] Menu Reset Setting Language/_ According to default setting p.273 Date Adjustment According to default setting p.270 World Time setting (Hometown) Hometown (City) According to default setting World Time Hometown (DST) According to default setting p.270 Destination (City) Same as Hometown Destination (DST)
  • Page 26 C Custom Setting] Menu Reset Setting 1. EV Steps 1/3 EV Steps p. 118 2. Sensitivity Steps 1 EV Step p.99 3. Expanded Sensitivity p.99 4. Meter Operating Time 10 sec. p.116 5. AE-L with AF Locked p. 133 6. Link AE to AF Point p.115 7.
  • Page 27 Settings in the [1_ Rec. Mode] menu, [r€] Playback] menu, ['_ Set-up] menu, direct keys and playback mode palette can be reset to default settings. LangUagei-__-_u, Date Adjustment, the City and DST settings for World Time, Text Size, Video Output, Copyright Information and [c Custom Setting] menu...
  • Page 28 Resetting the Custom Menu Reset settings in [C Custom Setting] menu to default values. Select [Reset Custom Functions] in the [C Custom Setting 4] menu and press the four-way controller (1_). The [Reset Custom Functions] screen appears. Press the fou r-way controller (•) Reset Custom Functions...
  • Page 29 Only DA, DA L and FA J lenses and D FA/FA/F/A lenses which have an A (Auto) position on the aperture ring can be used with factory default settings. Refer to "Notes on [22. Using Aperture Ring]" (p.314) for other lenses and D FA/FA/F/A lenses with aperture ring set to a position other than A.
  • Page 30 "1 Lenseswith a maximumapertureof F2.8 or faster. Onlyavailable at the A position. *2 Lenseswith a maximumapertureof F5.6 or faster. *3 When using the built-in flash and AF54OFGZ,AF36OFGZ,AF20OFGor AF160FC. *4 Aberration correction is availablein [Lens Correction]of the [a Rec. Mode3] menu,The [DistortionCorrection] settingis disabled when using a DA 10-17mmFISH-EYE lens.
  • Page 31 When [ 22. U sing A perture Ring] issetto Using Aperture Ring [Permitted] inthe [CCustom S etting 4] 1 Prohibited menu, the shutter can bereleased even ifthe aperture ring oftheDFA, F A, F orAlens is not s ettotheA (Auto) position oralens Shutter will release when...
  • Page 32 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii !i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i If the CMOS sensor becomes dirty or dusty, shadows may appear in the image in certain situations such as when shooting against a white background. This indicates that the CMOS sensor must be cleaned. iiiii!i!ili(Ou,tRemova') Shaking the CMOS sensor removes dust that has collected. Select [Dust Removal] in the [_...
  • Page 33 Dust Alert is a function that detects dust adhering to the CMOS sensor and visually displays the location of the dust. You can save an image indicating the dust location and display it when performing sensor cleaning (p.318). The following conditions must be met before using the Dust Alert function: - A DA, DA L, FA J lens or a D FA, FA or F lens that has an A (Auto)
  • Page 34 uuuuuuuuuuu iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Fully display a white wall or other Dust Alert iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii bright subject with no detail iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Checks for dust on the sensor iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii the viewfinder and press Press shutter release button iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii to reveal dust location shutter release button...
  • Page 35 Raise the mirror up and open the shutter when cleaning the CMOS sensor with a blower. Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning because the CMOS sensor is a precision part. Cleaning services involve a fee. You can use the optional...
  • Page 36 Use the four-way controller (• • ) Sensor Cleaning to select [Mirror Up] and press Raises mirror and opens shutte the OK button. for access to clean sensor, Turn the power off to finish The mirror is locked in the up position. If you used Dust Alert to detect dust on Cancel iiiiiiiiiii...
  • Page 37 A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Contact a PENTAX Service Center for details regarding accessories. Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those supplied with the camera. Battery Charger kit K-BCl09 (Kit includes Battery Charger D-BCl09 and AC plug cord.)
  • Page 38 It is compatible with existing TTL auto flash functions and it can be used with a wide range of AF160FC PENTAX cameras by using provided adapter rings.
  • Page 39 Hot Shoe Adapter FG Extension Cord F5P Hot Shoe Adapter FG Off-Camera Shoe Adapter Use the adapters and cords to use the external flash away from the camera. Off-camera Shoe Adapter Off-camera Shoe Clip CL-10 When using the AF540FGZ AF360FGZ as a wireless flash, this large clip is used for setting the external...
  • Page 40 Ref-converter This is an accessory that changes viewfinder viewing angle at 90 ° intervals. The viewfinder magnification can be switched between lx and 2x Ref-converter Diopter correction lens adapter This accessory adjusts the diopter. Install it on the viewfinder. If it is difficult to see the viewfinder Diopter correction lens adapter M image clearly, choose...
  • Page 41 Camera Case O-CC84 Camera Strap O-ST53 (*) Hand Strap O-ST991 Hand Strap O-ST992 Free Length Strap O-ST842 Use this kit to clean the optical parts such as the CMOS sensor and lens of this camera. Body Mount Cap K Hot Shoe Cover FK USB Cable I-USB7 (*) AV Cable I-AVC7...
  • Page 42 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Error Message Description The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images. (p.52, p.84) Data may be saved when you perform Memory card full following operations.
  • Page 43 Error Message Description The battery is exhausted. Install a fully charged Battery depleted battery or new AA batteries in the camera. (p.43) Appears during sensor cleaning if the battery Not enough battery level is insufficient. Install a fully charged power remaining battery or new AA batteries,...
  • Page 44 Error Message Description Live View cannot be used because Camera overheated. Disabling Live V iew t emporarily camera's internal temperature is too high. toprotect circuitry Press the OK button and try using Live View again when the camera has cooled down.
  • Page 45 In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to static electricity. This can be remedied by taking the battery out and putting it back in again. When the mirror remains in the up position, take the battery out and put it back in again. Then, the mirror will retract when the camera is turned on again.
  • Page 46 Problem Cause Remedy Position the subject in the focus frame in the middle of the viewfinder. If the subject The subjectis notin outside the focusing area, aim the camera the focusing area at the subject and lock the focus, then Autofocus compose a picture...
  • Page 47 Problem Cause . Remedy The USB connection with a The U SB c onnection Set [ USB C onnection] inthe ["N Set-up 2] computer mode isset t o[PTP] menu to[MSC]. (p.293) does not work properly The Shake Reduction function Set [ Shake Reduction] toon.
  • Page 48 Model Description TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera with Type built-in retractable P-TTL flash PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information Lens Mount contacts, K-mount with power contacts) Compatible Lens KAF2 (power zoom not compatible), KAF, KA mount lenses...
  • Page 49 Viewfinder Type Penta-mirror viewfinder Coverage (FOV) Approx. Magnification Approx. 0.85x (50 mm F1.4 • _) Approx. 19.1 mm (from the view window), Approx. 21.6 mm Eye-Relief Length from the center of lens) Diopter Adjustment Approx. -2.5 to +1.5m -1 Focusing Screen Natural-Bright-Matte II focusing...
  • Page 50 Autofocus System Type TTL: phase-matching autofocus Focus Sensor SAFOX IX, 11 points (9 cross type focus points in the center) Brightness Range EV-1 to 18 (ISO100) Auto AF (AF.A), Single AF (AES), Continuous AF (ARC) AF Mode Focus priority or shutter priority mode for AF.S Focus priority or FPS priority mode for ARC AF Point Selection Auto: 5 points, Auto: 11 points, Select, Center...
  • Page 51 P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Flash Mode Sync High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync are also available with PENTAX dedicated external flash. Sync Speed 1/180 sec. Flash Exposure -2.0 to +1.0EV Compensation Capture Functions Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape,...
  • Page 52 Playback Functions Single frame, image comparison, multi-image display (4, 9, 16, 36, 81 segmentation), display magnification (up to 16x, scrolling and quick magnification available), rotating, histogram Playback View (Y histogram, RGB histogram), bright/dark area warning, detailed information display, copyright information display (photographer, copyright...
  • Page 53 SD Memory Card) Accessories USB Cable I-USB7, Strap O-ST53, Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI109, Battery Charger D-BC109, Software (CD- Package Contents ROM) S-SW110, <Mounted on the camera> Eyecup Fo, Hot shoe cover FK, Body mount cover Software PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4...
  • Page 54 AdobeRGB Color space recommended by Adobe Systems, Inc. for commercial printing. Wider range of color reproduction than sRGB. Covers most of the color range so colors available only when printed are not lost when editing images on a computer. When an image is opened by non-compatible software, the colors look lighter.
  • Page 55 Color S pace Adefined range o fcolors from the spectrum which a reused. tndigital cameras, [sRGB] isdefined asthe standard byExif. t nthis camera, [AdobeRGB], which s upports awider color gamut than sRGB, can bealso used. Color T emperature This numerically expresses the color ofthelight source illuminating subject.
  • Page 56 Dynamic Range (D-Range) Indicated with a value expressing the light level reproducible in an image. This is the same as the term "Exposure latitude" used with silver halide film. Generally, when the dynamic range is wide, overexposed and/or underexposed areas are less likely to occur within the image, and when the dynamic range is narrow, all image tones can be reproduced sharply...
  • Page 57 JPEG Animage compression method. Inthis camera, select from -k_-k(Best), -k-k(Better), or-k(Good). Images recorded inJPEG f ormat are suited for viewing onyour c omputer orattaching toe-mail. ND(Neutral Density) Filter Afilter a vailable indifferent saturation levels that a djusts thebrightness without affecting the color t one ofpictures. Noise Reduction Process toreduce noise ( image roughness orunevenness)
  • Page 58 sRGB (standard RGB) International standard ofcolor space established by the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission). This isdefined from color space f or computer monitors and isalso used a sthe standard color s pace forExif. Vignetting The picture edges a re blackened when p art o fthe light c oming from the subject isblocked bythe hood o rfilter r ing, o rwhen t he flash ispartially blocked bythe lens.
  • Page 59 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Action in M Mode ....112 Symbols Adding the date ....[1_ Rec. Mode] Menu ..87,304 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii AdobeRGB ....205, 337 [r_-I Playback] Menu ..221,307 AE Lock ....112, 120, 133 ['_ Set-up] Menu ..266, 308 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii AE Metering ....
  • Page 60 Beep ........CTI= (White Balance) ... 200 Blue S ky _ ......Custom Filter (Digital Filters) !i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i Bright areas ... 31,207,337 ........156, 254 Bright/Dark Area warning ..2 22 !i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i Custom Image ...... iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Brightness adjustment ..207 [C Custom Setting] Menu Brightness Level .
  • Page 61 Editing movies ..... Focus point ....129, 337 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Error message ..... Focusing ....... iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii EV ........Focusing area ....... iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii EV Compensation ..117,339 Folder display ....... Folder Name ......iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii []Av (EV Compensation) iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Food fl ........button ......
  • Page 62 Infrared port ......Infrared transmission ... 244 M (Manual) Mode ....110 Initial settings ......Macintosh ......Initializing ......Macro _ ......... Input Focal Length ....143 Main switch ....21, 23, 59 Installing software ....Manual Flash Discharge ..
  • Page 63 PC/AV terminal ....RAW ......195, 340 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii PEF ........RAW Development ....259 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii RAW File Format ....196 PENTAX Digital Camera iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Utility 4 ......... [1_ Rec. Mode] Menu ..87,304 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Pet _ ........Recorded Pixels iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Phase Difference AF ....
  • Page 64 ['_ Set-up] Menu ..266, 3 08 Toy Camera (Digital Filter) Shade ( White B alance) ..200 ........155, 253 Shadow Correction ....Trailing Curtain Sync ..176, 187 Shake R eduction ..141,166 Transmission method ... 245 Sharpness (Custom Image) Tungsten Light (White...
  • Page 65 Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Any PENTAX which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer. If there are no representatives...
  • Page 66 Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy.
  • Page 67 For customers in USA iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii...
  • Page 68 Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals PENTAX Imaqinq Company A Division of PENTAX of America Inc. Located at: 600 12 th StreeL Suite 300 Golden Colorado 80401 U.S.A. Phone: 303-799-8000...
  • Page 69 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 electronic equipments and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
  • Page 70 (France - http://www.pentax.fr) PENTAX Imaging Systems Julius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, 22527 Hamburg, GmbH GERMANY (http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX Imaging Systems PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks Limited SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. (Headquarters) 600 12th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401, U.S.A.