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  • Page 1 Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
  • Page 2 Regarding copyrights Images taken with the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display.

  • Page 3: Using Your Camera Safely

    In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. Refer to “Connecting to a Computer” (p.183) for more information.
  • Page 4 • If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use immediately, remove the batteries, and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the camera can cause a fire or electric shock.

  • Page 5: About The Batteries

    Service Center. Continuing to use the adapter can cause a fire or electric shock. • If water should happen to get inside the AC adapter, consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the adapter can cause a fire or electric shock.
  • Page 6 • If any leakage from the batteries should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately. Caution • This camera uses four AA alkaline, AA lithium or AA Ni-MH batteries. Do not use batteries other than those specified here.

  • Page 7: Care To Be Taken During Handling

    If the camera is subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure, take your camera to your nearest PENTAX Service Center and have it checked. • The temperature range for camera use is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

  • Page 8: Cleaning Your Camera

    • Be careful not to overtighten the tripod screw when using a tripod. Cleaning Your Camera • Do not clean the camera with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol or benzine. • Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens. Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens.
  • Page 9 • Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable. • The data on the SD Memory Card may be lost in the following circumstances. We do not accept any liability for data that is deleted (1) when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents Using Your Camera Safely ...............1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...........5 Contents ...................8 Composition of the Operating Manual ..........15 Camera Features................. 16 Checking the Contents of the Package .......... 19 Names of Parts................20 Names of Operating Parts .............. 21 Monitor Indications .................
  • Page 11 Setting the Camera Functions ............49 Operating the Menus ..............49 Menu List ..................52 Taking Pictures Taking Still Pictures................56 Holding the Camera................56 Adjusting the Position of the Display ..........56 Taking Pictures................57 Using the Face Detection Function ..........61 Taking Pictures in the Custom Settings (Program Mode) ....
  • Page 12 Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels........91 Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures ........92 Setting the White Balance .............. 93 Setting the AE Metering..............95 Setting the Sensitivity ..............96 Setting the AUTO ISO Range............97 Compensating Flash Output............98 Compensating for Brightness (D-Range Setting) ......98 Setting the Shake Reduction ............
  • Page 13 Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images ................118 Playing Back Still Pictures ............118 Playing Back Movies ..............119 Multi-Image Display ..............120 Using the Playback Function ............122 Slideshow ..................124 Rotating the Image ............... 126 Zoom Playback................127 Deleting Images ................129 Deleting a Single Image ...............
  • Page 14 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)..........159 Printing a Single Image ..............159 Printing All Images................161 Settings Camera Settings................162 Changing the [W Setting] Menu............ 162 Formatting the Memory ..............162 Changing the Sound Settings............163 Changing the Date and Time............164 Setting the World Time ..............166 Setting the Text Size on the Menu ..........168 Changing the Display Language ..........
  • Page 15 Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Computer............... 183 Setting the USB Connection Mode..........183 Connecting the Camera and the Computer........184 Disconnecting the Camera from the Computer ......185 Using the Provided Software ............186 System Requirements ..............186 Installing the Software ..............187 Using MediaImpression on Windows ...........190 Using MediaImpression on Macintosh..........
  • Page 16 In this manual, the method for operating the four-way controller is shown in illustrations, such as in the ones below. The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation.

  • Page 17: Composition Of The Operating Manual

    Composition of the Operating Manual This Operating Manual contains the following chapters. 1 Getting Started ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read this chapter and follow the instructions.

  • Page 18: Camera Features

    Camera Features In addition to basic picture-taking, this camera has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section describes how to make the most of the key features of your camera. For details of camera operations, refer to the pages for each function. Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions! The user-friendly design of this camera...
  • Page 19 Perfect for Portrait Shots! This camera comes with a “Face Detection” function that spots the faces in your shot and automatically adjusts the focus and exposure for the faces. It can detect up to 32 people per shot*, so it will help you take perfect group shots too.
  • Page 20 Advanced Movie Recording Functions This camera has a “Movie SR” function to reduce camera shake during movie recording (p.114). You can record movies in 1920 × 1080 pixel (16:9) Full HD format (p.114) and can enjoy viewing high-quality movies on AV devices by connecting the camera using a commercially available HDMI cable (p.134).

  • Page 21: Checking The Contents Of The Package

    Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Strap Lens cap O-LC129 (*) O-ST92 (*) Software (CD-ROM) Four AA alkaline USB cable S-SW129 batteries I-USB7 (*) Operating Manual Quick Guide (this manual) Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories.

  • Page 22: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Front Strap lug b button Microphone Self-timer lamp (focus assist light) PC/AV terminal Remote control Speaker receiver Lens Terminal cover DC terminal HDMI terminal (Type D) Back Shutter Zoom release Mode Flash (stored) lever button Diopter adjustment dial dial Viewfinder Display...

  • Page 23: Names Of Operating Parts

    Bottom Battery/card cover lock lever Tripod socket Battery/card cover Names of Operating Parts 4 button 3 button e-dial Movie button Q button Four-way controller 4 button Green/i button 3 button Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.44 - p.48) for an explanation of the function of each button.

  • Page 24: Monitor Indications

    Monitor Indications Display in A Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions in capture mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 3 button: “Normal Display”, “Histogram + Info”, “Grid Display” and “No Info”. Normal Display Histogram + Info 38 38 38...
  • Page 25 Still Picture Capture Mode (All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.) A1 to A16 and B1 appear when “Normal Display” is selected. All the icons appear when “Histogram + Info” is selected. Only B1 appears when “No Info” is selected. A7 A8 A9 38 38 38 1/250...
  • Page 26 * A3 varies depending on the [D-Range Setting] setting in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. When [Highlight Correction] is set to O (On) When [Shadow Correction] is set to O (On) When [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow Correction] are both set to O (On) If [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow Correction] are both set to P (Off), nothing appears in A3.

  • Page 27: Display In Q Mode

    Display in Q Mode The display shows the shooting information of the image in playback mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 3 button. Normal Display 100 - 0038 100 - 0038 0038 09/09/2012 09/09/2012 09/09/2012 14:25...
  • Page 28 Playback Mode (All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.) The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A10 appear when “Normal Display” or “Histogram + Info” is selected. B1 to B8 appear only when “Histogram + Info” is selected. A3 A4 A5 100 - 0038 100 - 0038...
  • Page 29 Guide Indications A guide indication for each available button/key operation appears as follows on the display during operation. Four-way controller (2) e-dial Four-way controller (3) 4 button Four-way controller (4) Shutter release button SHUTTER Four-way controller (5) Green/i button 3 button 3 button MENU DISP...
  • Page 30 When the image is underexposed, the part to the left is cut off (dark portions) and when the image is overexposed, the part to the right is cut off (bright portions). Understanding Contrast The graph peaks gradually for images in which contrast is balanced. The graph peaks on both sides but sinks in the middle for images with a large difference in contrast and low amounts of mid-level brightness.

  • Page 31: Getting Started

    Attaching the Lens Cap and Strap Gettin Starte Attach the lens cap and strap supplied with the camera. Attach the string provided to the lens cap. Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug, then secure it on the inside of the clasp.

  • Page 32: Powering The Camera

    Powering the Camera Installing the Batteries Install the batteries into the camera. Use four AA alkaline, AA lithium or AA Ni-MH batteries. Battery/card cover lock lever Battery/card cover Open the battery/card cover. 1 Slide the battery/card cover lock lever in the direction of the arrow to unlock.
  • Page 33 Close the battery/card cover. While steadying the whole battery/card cover with your hands, press to slide it in the opposite direction of 2 until it clicks. Close the battery/card cover, and slide the battery/card cover lock lever in the opposite direction of 1 to lock. To remove the batteries, open the battery/card cover in the same manner in Step 1 of “Installing the Batteries”...

  • Page 34: Using The Ac Adapter

    *2 According to the result of in-house testing. Actual performance may vary according to operating conditions. • In general, battery performance may temporarily deteriorate as the temperature decreases. Be sure to take spare batteries when using the camera in a cold region and keep the batteries warm by placing them in your pocket or inside your coat.
  • Page 35 AC plug cord terminal Terminal AC adapter cover DC plug Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover. Pull out the terminal cover in the direction of the arrow 1. Connect the DC plug of the AC adapter to the DC terminal of the camera.

  • Page 36: Installing An Sd Memory Card

    Installing an SD Memory Card This camera uses a commercially available SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, or SDXC Memory Card. Captured images are saved on the SD Memory Card when a card is inserted in the camera. They are saved in the built-in memory when a card is not inserted (p.37).
  • Page 37 Battery/card cover lock lever SD Memory Card Battery/card cover Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/card cover. 1 Slide the battery/card cover lock lever in the direction of the arrow to unlock. 2 Slide the battery/card cover in the direction of the arrow to open the cover.

  • Page 38: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off Power button Remove the lens cap. Press the power button. The camera turns on and the display turns on. When you turn the camera on, the lens extends. (The lens will not extend if the initial settings have not been configured.) If the [Language/u] screen or [Date Adjustment] screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.38 to set the display language and/or current date and time.

  • Page 39: Starting-Up In Playback Mode

    Checking the SD Memory Card The SD Memory Card is checked when the Memory status camera turns on and the memory status is displayed. 38 38 38 The SD Memory Card is inserted. Images will be saved on the SD Memory Card. The SD Memory Card is not inserted.

  • Page 40: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings The [Language/u] screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time (p.36). Perform the operations in “Setting the Display Language” below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.41) to set the current date and time. The language, date, and time can be changed later.
  • Page 41 If you accidentally select the wrong language and proceed to the next procedure, perform the following operation to set the desired language. When the Wrong Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected Press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the desired language and press the 4 button.
  • Page 42 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [W Hometown]. Press the four-way controller (5). Initial Setting The [W Hometown] screen appears. English Hometown New York Settings complete Cancel MENU Use the four-way controller (45) Hometown to choose a city. City New York Cancel...

  • Page 43: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style. Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. Use the four-way controller (23) Date Adjustment to choose the date format. Date Format mm/dd/yy Choose from [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/ Date 01/01/2012...
  • Page 44 If you press the 4 button in Step 10, the camera clock is reset to 0 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 0 seconds. When the [Initial Setting] or [Date Adjustment] screen is displayed, you can cancel the settings made up to that point and switch to the capture mode by pressing the 3 button.

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Viewfinder Diopter

    Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter Adjust the viewfinder diopter to suit your eyesight. If it is difficult to see the image in the viewfinder clearly, turn the diopter adjustment dial up or down. Press the 4 button and switch to the viewfinder. Look through the viewfinder and turn the diopter adjustment dial up or down.

  • Page 46: Common Operations

    Understanding the Button Functions Comm Operat ions A Mode m button Press this button to set the EV compensation value (p.66). In a mode, this button is used for switching the shutter speed and the aperture value (p.79). Shutter release button Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in still picture capture mode (except when s (Infinity) or \ is selected as the focus mode).

  • Page 47: Power Button

    Power button Turns the camera on and off (p.36). e-dial Changes the EV compensation value, shutter speed, and aperture value. Movie button Starts movie recording when the mode dial is set to a position other than C (p.111). Q button Switches to the Q mode (p.48).

  • Page 48: Q Mode

    Q Mode Shutter release button Switches to A mode (p.48). Zoom lever Each time the lever is turned to the right (5) during single-image display, the image is enlarged by 1.1 to 10 times. Returns to the previous display when turned to the left (6) (p.64). Power button Turns the camera on and off (p.36).
  • Page 49 • Changes to folder or calendar display when turned to the left (f) during nine-image display (p.121). • Returns to nine-image display when turned to the right (y) during folder/calendar display (p.121). Adjusts the volume during playback of movies (p.119). Q button Switches to A mode (p.48).

  • Page 50: Switching Between A Mode And Q Mode

    • Returns to single-image display during four-/nine-image display or zoom display. • Switches from folder/calendar display to nine-image display with the cursor placed on the most recent image. 3 button Changes the information on the display (p.25). Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode In this manual, the capture mode, such as for taking still pictures, is referred to as “A mode”...

  • Page 51: Setting The Camera Functions

    Setting the Camera Functions To change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the menu screens. Functions for playing back and editing images are called up from the Playback Mode Palette (p.122). Operating the Menus There are three menus available with the camera: [A Rec. Mode], [C Movie], and [W Setting].
  • Page 52 Ex.) To set [Quality Level] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu Press the 3 button in still picture capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Press the four-way controller (3). Rec. Mode The frame moves to [Image Tone]. Image Tone Bright Recorded Pixels Quality Level...
  • Page 53 To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures Press the shutter release button halfway. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. When the shutter release button is pressed fully, the picture is taken. When the [W Setting] menu is displayed from Q mode, you can switch to A mode by pressing the Q button.

  • Page 54: Menu List

    Menu List This displays the items that can be set with the menus and provides descriptions of each item. See the list of default settings in the Appendix “Default Settings” (p.205) to check whether the settings are saved when the camera is turned off and whether the settings return to the defaults when the camera is reset.
  • Page 55 For choosing whether to save the set values of the Memory shooting function or return to the defaults when the camera p.116 is turned off For assigning a function to the Green button so that you Green Button p.105 can go straight to it in A mode Sharpness For choosing sharp or soft outlines p.102...
  • Page 56 [C Movie] Menu Item Description Page Recorded Pixels For choosing the number of recorded pixels for movies p.114 For choosing whether to use the Movie Shake Movie SR p.114 Reduction function Wind Suppression For suppressing wind noises during recording a movie p.115 Movie Recorded Pixels Movie SR...
  • Page 57 Item Description Page For setting the time until the camera enters power- Power Saving p.176 saving mode For setting the time until the camera turns off Auto Power Off p.177 automatically For choosing whether to use [Quick Zoom] (p.128) Quick Zoom p.178 when playing back images For setting whether to display explanations for...

  • Page 58: Taking Pictures

    Taking Still Pictures Taking Picture 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 59: Taking Pictures

    1 Pull out the top of the display in the direction of the arrow. 2 Move the display in the direction of the arrow according to your desired shooting angle. Taking Pictures This camera features various capture modes, focus modes, and drive modes for expressing your photographic vision.
  • Page 60 Dial indicator Confirm the subject and shooting 38 38 38 information on the display. The focus frame in the middle of the display indicates the zone of automatic focusing. 09/09/2012 09/09/2012 09/09/2012 14:25 14:25 14:25 Focus frame When the camera detects a person’s face, 38 38 the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.61).
  • Page 61 Press the shutter release button 38 38 38 halfway. The selected shooting mode is displayed on the top left of the screen. 09/09/2012 09/09/2012 09/09/2012 1/250 1/250 1/250 F4.6 F4.6 F4.6 14:25 14:25 14:25 Standard Night Scene Night Scene Portrait Landscape Flower Portrait...
  • Page 62 Press halfway This refers to pressing the shutter release button gently to the first position. This locks the focus setting and the exposure. The green focus frame lights on the display when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is in focus. If the subject is out of focus, the frame turns white.

  • Page 63: Using The Face Detection Function

    • When the Face Detection function does not work, Blink Detection also does not function. Even if the subjects’ faces are detected, Blink Detection may not function depending on the condition of the detected faces. • You can set the Instant Review function to off (p.102). •...

  • Page 64: Taking Pictures In The Custom Settings (Program Mode)

    Taking Pictures in the Custom Settings (Program Mode) In e (Program) mode, the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can select other functions such as the flash mode and the number of recorded pixels. Set the mode dial to e.
  • Page 65 Shutter release button Green button Press the Green button in A 38 38 38 mode. The camera switches to 9 mode. Press the Green button again to return to the status before 9 mode was selected. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.61).

  • Page 66: Using The Zoom

    Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the captured area. Turn the zoom lever in A mode. Right (5) Enlarges the subject. Left (6) Widens the area that is captured by the camera. If you continue turning the lever to the right Green: Intelligent Zoom (5), the camera automatically switches White: Digital Zoom...
  • Page 67 Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio Recorded Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom Pixels Not Available (26× optical zoom only) Approx. 39× Approx. 46.2× Equivalent to approx. Approx. 39× 187.2× Approx. 46.2× Approx. 58.5× Approx. 74.9× Approx. 62.4× Approx. 117× Approx. 187.2× •...

  • Page 68: Adjusting The Exposure

    To Set the Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom is set to O (On) in the default setting. To take pictures using only the optical zoom and Intelligent Zoom range, set the Digital Zoom to P (Off). Press the 3 button in still picture capture mode. The [A Rec.
  • Page 69 Turn the e-dial. To brighten, select a positive (y) value. To darken, select a negative (f) value. You can choose the EV compensation value in the range of ±2.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV. Press the m button. EV compensation value is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

  • Page 70: Selecting The Shooting Mode

    Selecting the Shooting Mode You can switch the shooting modes by setting the icons on the mode dial to the dial indicator. Dial indicator This camera features various shooting modes, enabling you to take pictures with settings suited to your photographic vision. Picture Modes There are following shooting modes: b (Auto Picture), N (Handheld Night Snap), \ (Sport), q (Landscape) and c (Portrait).

  • Page 71: H Modes

    • In \ mode, the camera tracks the subject and continues to focus on it. When [Focusing Area] (p.89) is set to J (Multiple) or K (Spot), focus can be locked by pressing the shutter release button halfway. • Some functions may not be available or may not work fully depending on the selected shooting mode.
  • Page 72 Shooting Mode Description For moving subjects on poorly lit stages. Resolution is Stage Lighting reduced to i. Captures text in an easy to read manner. Text contrast can Text be adjusted. Museum For capturing images in places where a flash is prohibited. Stitches two pictures together to create a wider image.

  • Page 73: Exposure Modes

    Press the 4 button. 38 38 38 The shooting mode is fixed and the camera is set to capture status. To use the flash, press the b button to pop up the flash (p.84). 09/09/2012 09/09/2012 09/09/2012 14:25 14:25 14:25 Exposure Modes Use the exposure modes to change the shutter speed and aperture value and take pictures according to your own photographic vision.

  • Page 74: Various Shooting Methods

    Various Shooting Methods Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode) In N (Frame Composite) mode, you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select N from the Capture Mode Palette. Press the 4 button. The 9-frame display of the frame selection screen appears.

  • Page 75: Using The Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode)

    Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. To use the flash, press the b button to pop up the flash (p.84). Press the shutter release button fully.
  • Page 76 Press the 4 button. 38 38 38 The camera enters X mode. Hold the camera vertically so that the shutter release button is on the bottom, and compose the first image (left half of picture). When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.61).

  • Page 77: Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode)

    To Cancel after Taking the First Shot When the shooting screen for the second image is displayed in Step 4 on p.74, press the 4 button or the four-way controller (3). A confirmation dialog appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select an option and press the 4 button.
  • Page 78 Press the shutter release button to take a shot. The screen for taking the second frame is displayed after you take the first frame. If you select right (5) in Step 3: The right edge of the first frame appears in semi-transparent form on the left edge of the display.

  • Page 79: Taking Pictures Of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

    Use the four-way controller (23) to select an option and press the 4 button. Save Saves the captured image(s) and you can retake the first frame. When this option is selected after shooting the second frame, the first and the second frames are stitched together and saved as a panoramic photograph.
  • Page 80 Press the 3 button. If pet face turns to camer If pet face turns to camera If pet face turns to camera The pet registration screen appears. front, it's self-registerin front, it's self-registering front, it's self-registering Aiming the camera at the pet’s full face automatically releases the shutter and the pet registration confirmation dialog appears.

  • Page 81: Using A (Manual Exposure) Mode

    Using a (Manual Exposure) Mode You can set the shutter speed and aperture value to capture the picture with creative intent. This mode is convenient for taking pictures using the metered combination of the shutter speed and aperture value or taking intentionally overexposed (brighter) or underexposed (darker) photographs.

  • Page 82: Using A (User) Mode

    Using A (USER) Mode To Save the Settings in E Mode By saving the current camera settings, you can easily retrieve them by setting the mode dial to E. The following settings can be saved: • Shooting modes e (default setting)/a •...

  • Page 83: Take The Picture

    Press the four-way controller (2) Save as USER to select [Save]. Saves current shooting settings in USER mode Save Cancel Press the 4 button. The save process starts. When the save process is completed, the camera returns to A mode or Q mode.

  • Page 84: Setting The Shooting Functions

    Setting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Flash Mode The flash discharges automatically depending on the light Auto conditions. If the Face Detection function is activated, the flash mode is automatically set to d. The flash does not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Use Flash Off this mode to take pictures where flash photography is prohibited.
  • Page 85 Press the b button. The flash pops up and begins charging. b button Press the four-way controller (4) in still picture capture mode. The [Flash Mode] screen appears. Flash Mode Flash Mode Flash Mode Auto Auto Auto Cancel Cancel Cancel MENU Use the four-way controller (45) to select a flash mode.

  • Page 86: Selecting The Drive Mode

    To Use the Flash Select a capture mode. Press the b button. The flash pops up and begins charging. b (Red) blinks on the display while charging. When the flash is fully charged, b appears on the display (not displayed in , mode). Press the shutter release button halfway.
  • Page 87 When the shutter release button is pressed once, three consecutive pictures at different exposure levels are taken Auto Bracketing so that you can select the best one later. The shooting order is: correct exposure negative compensation positive compensation. Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode. The [Drive Mode] screen appears.

  • Page 88: Selecting The Focus Mode

    Selecting the Focus Mode This mode is used when the distance to the subject is 40 cm (16 in.) Standard or more. The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx.
  • Page 89 To Set the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode. Press the four-way controller (5) to select \. Press the 4 button. The central portion of the image is magnified to full screen on the display.

  • Page 90: Setting The [A Rec. Mode] Menu

    Press the 4 button. The [AF Area Selection] screen appears with the central portion selected. Focus Mode Focus Mode AF Area Selection AF Area Selection Cancel Cancel Cancel MENU Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the area you want to focus on. Press the 4 button.
  • Page 91 To Set the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area). The camera sets a focusing area in the center of the display and Multiple focuses on the nearest subject in the focusing area. The camera sets a narrow focusing area, making easier for you Spot to focus on a specific subject.

  • Page 92: Setting The Image Tone

    To Set the Focus Assist Light The focus assist light aids in focusing on dark subjects. This helps you to focus on the subject in low light conditions where auto focus does not work properly. The focus assist light is emitted from the self-timer lamp part.

  • Page 93: Selecting The Number Of Recorded Pixels

    When [Monochrome] is selected, [Tone Adjustment] appears in the [A Rec. Mode] menu for setting the tone of monochrome images instead of [Saturation]. Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels You can choose from the following recorded pixels settings for still pictures.

  • Page 94: Selecting The Quality Level Of Still Pictures

    If you select o, 0, 1 or A, 38 38 38 the aspect ratio of the image is 16:9 (same as that of HDTV) and the monitor display for recording and playback is as shown on the right. 09/09/2012 09/09/2012 09/09/2012 14:25 14:25...

  • Page 95: Setting The White Balance

    Best Lowest compression ratio. Suitable for photo prints. Standard compression ratio. Suitable for viewing on a Better computer screen. (Default setting) Highest compression ratio. Suitable for attaching to e-mails Good or posting on websites. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quality Level] in the [A Rec.
  • Page 96 Daylight Colors Fluorescent Daylight White For use when taking pictures under fluorescent light Fluorescent White Light Fluorescent Manual For use when adjusting the white balance manually • Set another white balance if you are not satisfied with the color balance of pictures taken with the white balance set to F. •...

  • Page 97: Setting The Ae Metering

    To Set the White Balance Manually Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready. In the [White Balance] screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select K. Point the camera at the blank sheet of paper or other material so that it fills the frame displayed in the center of the screen.

  • Page 98: Setting The Sensitivity

    • When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the brightness is metered and the exposure is determined. • When the subject is outside the focusing area and you want to use N, aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter release button halfway to lock the exposure, then compose your picture again and press the shutter release button fully.

  • Page 99: Setting The Auto Iso Range

    • When set to c (Digital SR), 9 (Green), c (Time-Lapse Movie), C (Movie) or d (High Speed Movie) mode, only [AUTO] is available. • When set to S (Fireworks) mode, the sensitivity is fixed to the minimum value. • In a (Manual Exposure) mode, you cannot select [AUTO]. •...

  • Page 100: Compensating Flash Output

    Compensating Flash Output You can adjust the flash output. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Flash Exp. Comp.] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to select the exposure. To brighten, select a positive (+) value. To darken, select a negative (–) value.

  • Page 101: Setting The Shake Reduction

    When [Highlight Correction] is set to O, the minimum sensitivity is 200. Setting the Shake Reduction By using this function, you can correct camera shake during shooting. You can select the optical correction only (Sensor Shift) or both the optical and electronic correction (Dual). The default setting is [Sensor Shift].

  • Page 102: Switching The Face Detection Function

    Switching the Face Detection Function The Face Detection function locates faces in the frame and automatically adjusts the focus and exposure for those faces. You can change the setting of the function so that the camera will automatically release the shutter when one or more of the subjects smile. The default setting is [On] for [Face Detection].

  • Page 103: Setting The Blink Detection Function

    • Face Detection AF and AE may not work if the subject is wearing sunglasses, has part of their face covered or is not looking toward the camera. • If the camera cannot detect the subject’s face, the camera focuses using the setting currently selected in [Focusing Area].

  • Page 104: Setting The Instant Review

    Setting the Instant Review Use this setting to specify whether to activate the Instant Review is displayed immediately after images are shot. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Instant Review] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. O Instant Review is displayed.

  • Page 105: Setting The Image Contrast (Contrast)

    Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Saturation] (or [Tone Adjustment]) in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to select the level of saturation (or the tone of monochrome images). Saturation Tone Adjustment Blue Normal B&W High Sepia Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)

  • Page 106: Setting The Iq Enhancer Processing

    Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. • The date and/or time imprinted with the Date Imprint function cannot be deleted. • Note that if the printer or the image editing software is set to print the date and the images to be printed already have the date and/or time imprinted, the imprinted dates and/or times may overlap.

  • Page 107: Setting The Green Button

    Setting the Green Button You can assign either [Green Mode] (p.62) or [Fn Setting] to the Green button. You can activate the assigned function by just pressing the Green button. Press the Green button to shoot in 9 (Green) mode. (Default Green Mode setting) Press the Green button to use the functions assigned to the four-...
  • Page 108 Use the four-way controller (23) Green Button to select a key to which to assign a Fn Setting function. Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Sensitivity MENU Fn Setting screen Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) Green Button to select the function you want to Recorded Pixels...
  • Page 109 Changing Registered Items Press the Green button in A mode. The functions registered with [Fn Setting] on the Fn Setting screen appear. The displayed functions differ depending on whether the camera is in still picture mode or movie mode before the Green button is pressed. Select the four-way controller (2345) to which the function you want to change is registered.

  • Page 110: Recording Movies

    Recording Movies You can switch to the movie recording mode by setting the C icon on the mode dial to the dial indicator. Mode dial Selecting the Movie Mode There are three movie recording modes. Choose your desired mode. Modes Characteristics Time-Lapse Movie Captures frames for fast motion playback.
  • Page 111 Use the four-way controller (4 5) Movie Movie to choose a movie mode. When an icon is selected in the Movie Mode Palette, the guide for the selected For recording movies movie mode appears. Cancel Cancel MENU Movie Mode Palette You can turn the guide display off for each mode on the Movie Mode Palette (p.178).

  • Page 112: Recording A Movie

    Recording a Movie This mode enables you to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. Use the four-way controller (45) to select C (Movie) from the Movie Mode Palette. The following information appears on the display. 07:34 07:34 1 Movie mode icon 2 Recording indicator (blinks during recording)

  • Page 113: Recording A Movie Quickly Using The Movie Button

    • The image may be distorted, depending on recording conditions. Press the shutter release button fully. Recording stops. Only Digital Zoom is available during recording. If you want to record within the optical zoom range, operate the zoom before recording. Intelligent Zoom cannot be used.

  • Page 114: Using The Time-Lapse Movie Function

    Press the Movie button. Recording starts. Press the Movie button. Recording stops. • When recording starts using the Movie button, the number of recorded pixels is fixed to 1920 × 1080 and the frame rate 30fps. • The recorded area of a movie becomes smaller, both horizontally and vertically, than the image displayed on the monitor display before recording.

  • Page 115: Using The High Speed Movie Function

    Using the High Speed Movie Function You can capture frames for slow motion playback. Use the four-way controller (45) to select [ d High Speed Movie] from the Movie Mode Palette. Press the 4 button. The camera returns to capture status. Press the shutter release button fully.

  • Page 116: Selecting The Number Of Recorded Pixels And Frame Rate For Movies

    Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies In C mode, you can choose the number of recorded pixels and frame rate for movies. The more pixels there are, the clearer the details and the bigger the file size.

  • Page 117: Suppressing Wind Noises During Movie Recording (Wind Suppression)

    Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie SR] in the [C Movie] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. O Automatically corrects camera shake. (Default setting) P Does not correct camera shake. The setting is saved. Suppressing Wind Noises during Movie Recording (Wind Suppression) You can reduce wind noises during movie recording.

  • Page 118: Saving The Settings (Memory)

    Saving the Settings (Memory) The Memory function is for saving the current camera settings when the camera is turned off. For some camera settings, the Memory function is always set to O (On) (the settings are saved when the camera is turned off), while for others you can choose O or P (Off) (to choose whether the settings are saved or not when the camera is turned off).
  • Page 119 The information display mode selected with the DISPLAY p.22 3 button If a new SD Memory Card is inserted when O (On) File No. has been selected, file numbers are assigned — sequentially Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory] in the [A Rec.

  • Page 120: Playing Back And Deleting Images

    Playing Back Images Playin g Back Deletin Image Playing Back Still Pictures Q button Four-way controller Press the Q button after taking a File number picture. 100 - 0038 100 - 0038 0038 The camera enters Q mode and the captured image appears on the display (Single-image display).

  • Page 121: Playing Back Movies

    Playing Back Movies You can play back the movies you have taken. The sound is played back at the same time. e-dial Q button Four-way controller In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie you want to play back. Press the four-way controller (2).

  • Page 122: Multi-Image Display

    Press the four-way controller (3). Playback stops. Multi-Image Display Four-Image Display/Nine-Image Display You can display four or nine thumbnails of captured images at a time. In Q mode, turn the e-dial to the left (f). The four-image display appears showing a Four-Image Display page consisting of four thumbnail images.
  • Page 123 Press the 4 button to switch to single-image display of the selected image. Press the Q button to switch to A mode. Folder Display/Calendar Display In nine-image display, turn the e-dial to the left (f) to switch to folder display or calendar display. Press the Green button to switch between folder display and calendar display.

  • Page 124: Using The Playback Function

    Returns to nine-image 3 button display. Green button Switches to folder display. Using the Playback Function Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller Slideshow Slideshow (2345) to choose an icon. The guide for the selected function appears below.

  • Page 125: Playback Mode Palette

    Playback Mode Palette Playback Mode Description Page For continuously playing back images. Screen Slideshow p.124 or sound effects can be set. Rotates captured images. Useful when viewing Image Rotation p.126 vertical images on a TV. Stretches or elongates a user-selected area of Stretch Filter p.139 images (4:3 to 16:9).

  • Page 126: Slideshow

    Slideshow You can play back recorded images one after another. In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to start the slideshow with. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select u (Slideshow) from the Playback Mode Palette. Press the 4 button.
  • Page 127 To Set the Slideshow Conditions You can set the playback interval and also a screen effect and sound effect for when one image changes to the next. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Interval] in Step 4 on p.124. Press the four-way controller (5).

  • Page 128: Rotating The Image

    Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start] and press the 4 button. The slideshow starts using the selected interval and effect. • The slideshow will continue until you press any button other than the 4 button. • Movies will be played through to the end before the next picture is played back, regardless of the interval setting.

  • Page 129: Zoom Playback

    • Images taken at F (Digital Panorama) mode and movies cannot be rotated. • Protected images can be rotated, but they cannot be saved in a rotated state. Zoom Playback You can magnify an image up to ten times. In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to magnify.
  • Page 130 • When [Quick Zoom] (p.178) is set to O (On), you can magnify the image at 10x by simply rotating the e-dial to the right (y) once or turning the zoom lever to the right (5) once. • Movies cannot be magnified.

  • Page 131: Deleting Images

    Deleting Images You can delete images that you do not want to keep. Deleting a Single Image You can delete a single image. Protected images cannot be deleted (p.131). In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to delete. Press the i button.
  • Page 132 Press the i button. A frame appears on the image. Select & Delete 100-0010 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the images that you want to delete and press the 4 button. O appears on the selected images. Turn the e-dial to the right (y) to display the Cancel Delete MENU...

  • Page 133: Deleting All Images

    Deleting All Images You can delete all the images at once. Protected images cannot be deleted (p.131). Press the 3 button in Q mode. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete All] in the [W Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Delete All] screen appears.
  • Page 134 Press the 4 button. The message [Protects this image] appears. To protect another image, use the four-way controller (45) to select another image. Use the four-way controller (23) 100 - 0017 100 - 0017 0017 to select [Protect]. Protects this image Protects this image Protect Unprotect...
  • Page 135 To Protect All Images Select [All Images] in Step 4 on p.131. Single Image Single Image Single Image All Images Cancel Cancel Cancel Press the 4 button. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Protect]. Protects all images Protects all images Protect Unprotect Cancel...

  • Page 136: Connecting The Camera To Av Equipment

    Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment By connecting the camera to a TV or other equipment with a video input terminal or HDMI terminal, you can play back images. • If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use of the AC adapter kit K-AC129 (optional) is recommended (p.32).

  • Page 137: Turn The Camera On

    Connect the other ends of the AV cable to the video input terminal and audio input terminal of the AV equipment. When using stereo sound equipment, insert the sound terminal into the L (white) terminal. Turn the AV equipment on. When the equipment that the camera is connected to and the equipment that plays back images are different, turn both on.

  • Page 138: Connecting The Camera To An Hdmi Terminal

    Connecting the Camera to an HDMI Terminal Use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect the camera to equipment with an HDMI terminal. Turn the AV equipment and camera off. Open the terminal cover and connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI terminal.

  • Page 139: Editing And Printing Images

    Editing Images Editing Printin Image Changing the Image Size (Resize) By changing the recorded pixels and quality level of a selected image, you can make the file size smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available.

  • Page 140: Cropping Images

    Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the 4 button. The resized image is saved. Cropping Images You can delete the unwanted part of a picture and save the cropped image as a new image. Images taken with the recorded pixels of n/m or at F (Digital Panorama) mode, and movies cannot be cropped.

  • Page 141: Stretching A User-Selected Area Of An Image (Stretch Filter)

    Press the 4 button. The cropped image is saved with a new file name. The number of recorded pixels is selected automatically according to the size of the cropped image. Stretching a User-Selected Area of an Image (Stretch Filter) You can stretch a user-selected area of a 4:3 image and store it as a 16:9 image.

  • Page 142: Processing Images To Make A Face Look Smaller

    Press the OK button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the OK button. 100 - 0018 100 - 0018 0018 The stretched image is saved. The number of recorded pixels of a new image becomes o for an image taken with m, 0 for an image taken with 6, 1 for an image taken with f, or...
  • Page 143 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the reduction ratio. Approx. 5 % Approx. 7 % Approx. 10 % MENU Cancel Cancel Cancel Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a new image and the following confirmation dialog does not appear.

  • Page 144: Using The Digital Filters

    Using the Digital Filters This function lets you change the color tones and perform special processing on the selected image. Processes the image into one that has the look of a black and white B&W photograph. Processes the image into one that has the look of a sepia photograph. Sepia Processes the image that looks as though it was shot with a toy Toy Camera...
  • Page 145 B&W B&W B&W B&W Sepia Toy Camera Retro Color Extract Color Color Emphasis Cancel Cancel Cancel MENU High Contrast Soft 10 Fish-eye 11 Brightness 12 Miniature Subsequent steps vary depending on your selection. To Select a B&W, Sepia or Soft Filter Use the four-way controller ( ) to choose a filter.
  • Page 146 Original image → Amber → Blue Retro Red → Pink → Purple → Blue → Green → Yellow Color Red → Green → Blue Extract Color Color Emphasis Sky Blue → Fresh Green → Delicate Pink → Autumn Leaves Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.

  • Page 147: Using The Hdr Filter

    Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the 4 button. The image processed with the filter is saved. Using the HDR Filter Adjusts parts of the image that are too bright or too dark and processes images to simulate an HDR effect.
  • Page 148 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select (Collage) from the Playback Mode Palette. Press the 4 button. The item selection screen appears. Recorded Pixels Layout Backgnd. Select image(s) Create an image MENU Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels Use the four-way controller (23) to choose [Recorded Pixels].
  • Page 149 Press the 4 button or the four- way controller (5). Recorded Pixels A pull-down menu appears. Layout Backgnd. Select image(s) Create an image Cancel Cancel Cancel MENU Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the pattern of layout. You can choose from 3 patterns of layout (7 / 9 / 8). Press the 4 button.
  • Page 150 Laying Out the Image • The collage function cannot be used on the following images. - Movies or images taken at F (Digital Panorama) mode - Images taken with the recorded pixels of n, l, or m - Images taken with other cameras These images do not appear as selectable items.

  • Page 151: Compensating For A Red-Eye Effect

    Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Save]. Press the 4 button. The edited image is saved. The quality level of the image is fixed at C (Best). Compensating for a Red-eye Effect You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes.

  • Page 152: Adding A Frame (Frame Composite)

    Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) This function lets you add a decorative frame to still pictures. There are three frames already stored in the camera. The Frame Composite function cannot be used on images taken with the recorded pixels of o/n/0/1/h, images of smaller size than h with 4:3 aspect ratio, images taken at F (Digital Panorama) mode, and movies.
  • Page 153 Press the 4 button. The image position and size adjustment screen appears. You can adjust the image using the following operations. MENU Four-way controller Adjusts the position Cancel Cancel Cancel (2345) of the image e-dial Makes the image larger or smaller. Press the 4 button.

  • Page 154: Usb Cable

    Optional Frames In addition to the built-in frames that come with this camera, there are optional frames included on the supplied CD-ROM. You can save the optional frames to the camera’s built-in memory or an SD Memory Card. To save them to the built- in memory, first remove the SD Memory Card before proceeding.

  • Page 155: Editing Movies

    To Use a New Frame Frames downloaded from the PENTAX website or other source can be used for adding a frame to pictures. • Extract the downloaded frame and copy it to the FRAME folder in the built-in memory or on the SD Memory Card.
  • Page 156 Use the four-way controller 100 - 0042 100 - 0042 0042 (2345) to choose the frame 00:06 00:06 00:06 you want to save. Select the image Select the image Select the image to save to save to save Plays or pauses the movie Stops the movie and returns to the first frame MENU...
  • Page 157 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Divide]. Divide at this position? Divide at this position? Divide at this position? Divide Cancel Press the 4 button. The movie is divided at the specified position, each segment is saved as a new file, and the original movie is deleted. Protected movies cannot be divided.

  • Page 158: Copying Images

    Use the four-way controller (23) to select the position. Specify the position of Specify the position of Adds the title picture to the title picture to add title picture to add beginning of the movie Adds the title picture to the end of Cancel the movie Press the 4 button.
  • Page 159 Press the 4 button. The copying method selection screen appears. Subsequent steps vary depending on your selection. To Copy Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory Card All the images in the built-in memory are copied to the SD Memory Card at once.
  • Page 160 To copy other images, repeat Steps 3 to 6. Select [Cancel] to exit the copy operation. When a file is copied from the SD Memory Card to the built-in memory, it is assigned a new file name.

  • Page 161: Setting The Printing Service (Dpof)

    Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is the format for storing print order data on still pictures captured with a digital camera. Once the print order data has been stored, the pictures can be printed according to the DPOF settings by using a DPOF-compatible printer or at a photo processing lab.
  • Page 162 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image]. Single Image All Images All Images All Images Cancel Cancel Cancel Press the 4 button. The message [Applies DPOF settings to this image] appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to select an image. If DPOF settings have already been made for the selected image, the previous number of copies and date setting O (On) or P (Off) is displayed.

  • Page 163: Printing All Images

    Printing All Images DPOF settings are applied to all the images stored in the camera. Select [All Images] in Step 3 on p.160. Press the 4 button. The message [Applies DPOF settings to all images] appears. Choose the number of copies and switch O or P for [Date] setting.

  • Page 164: Settings

    Camera Settings Setting Changing the [W Setting] Menu To change the main camera settings, choose each setting in the [W Setting] menu. Refer to the explanation of the respective functions for how to change the settings. Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears.

  • Page 165: Changing The Sound Settings

    Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Format] in the [W Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Format] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) Format to select [Format]. All data will be deleted Format Cancel Press the 4 button. Formatting starts.

  • Page 166: Changing The Date And Time

    Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the volume. Set the volume to f to mute the startup sound, shutter sound, operation sound, and self-timer sound. Change [Playback Volume] in the same way as in Steps 3 and 4. Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to Q mode.
  • Page 167 Press the four-way controller (5). Date Adjustment The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. Date Format mm/dd/yy Depending on the initial setting or previous Date 01/01/2012 setting, [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd] may be Time 00:00 displayed. Settings complete Cancel MENU Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date format.

  • Page 168: Setting The World Time

    Change the time in the same way as in Steps 7 to 11. If you select [12h] in Step 6, the camera automatically switches the display between am and pm corresponding to the time. Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings complete].
  • Page 169 Press the four-way controller (5). The [X Destination] screen appears. The city that is currently selected blinks on the map. Use the four-way controller (45) Destination 14:25 to change the Destination city. The current time, location and time difference of the selected city appear. City New York TimeDif.

  • Page 170: Setting The Text Size On The Menu

    Use the four-way controller (23) World Time to select [Select Time]. Select Time Destination London 20:25 Hometown 14:25 New York MENU Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select X or W. Displays the time of the Destination city Displays the time of the Hometown city Press the 4 button.

  • Page 171: Changing The Display Language

    Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Language/ u] in the [W Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller (5).

  • Page 172: Naming Folders

    Image taken on April 8 Image taken on April 10 Image taken on April 15 Image taken on April 1 with the folder name with the folder name with the folder name with the folder name setting set to [Date] setting set to [PENTX] setting set to [PENTX] setting set to [Date]...
  • Page 173 Select [ _USER] in Step 3 in “Selecting the Rule for Naming Folders”. Press the four-way controller (5). Folder Name The folder naming screen appears. K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z “_USER”...

  • Page 174: Changing The Naming System Of The File

    Changing the Naming System of the File You can change the naming system of the file for storing images. Choice The name of the file IMGPxxxx (xxxx is the automatically assigned 4-digit file number) IMGP The file number follows the setting character which is specified to the (Default) camera.

  • Page 175: Changing The Video Output Format

    Press the four-way controller (5). File Name The file naming screen appears. K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z “USER” has already been entered. Settings complete U S E R Cancel Cancel Enter Enter...

  • Page 176: Selecting The Hdmi Output Format

    Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select a video output format. Choose the video output format to match the input format of the AV equipment. Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Depending on the country or region, images and sounds may fail to be played back if the video output format is set differently from the one in use there.

  • Page 177: Setting Eye-Fi Communication

    The items on the pull-down menu vary depending on the selected Video output format. To change the display, set the Video output format before setting the HDMI output format. The table below shows the combinations of the Video output format and HDMI output.

  • Page 178: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Display

    Adjusting the Brightness of the Display You can adjust the brightness of the display. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Brightness Level] in the [W Setting] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the brightness. Dark Normal Bright Press the 3 button.

  • Page 179: Setting The Auto Power Off Function

    • Power Saving does not function in the following situations: - While taking pictures in j (Continuous Shooting), A (Burst Shooting(L)) or C (Burst Shooting(H)) mode - When the AC adapter is connected - In playback mode - While recording a movie - While the camera is connected to a computer - When a menu is being displayed •...

  • Page 180: Setting The Quick Zoom Function

    Setting the Quick Zoom Function You can set whether to use [Quick Zoom] to magnify playback images to the maximum of 10x by simply turning the e-dial to the right (y) or turning the zoom lever to the right (5) during playback of images in Q mode.

  • Page 181: Changing The Start-Up Screen

    Only images available for the start-up screen are displayed. You can also choose from among the Guide Display Start-up Cancel Cancel Cancel MENU Screen and three PENTAX logo screens already stored in the camera.

  • Page 182: Correcting Defective Pixels In The Image Sensor (Pixel Mapping)

    Press the 4 button. The start-up screen is set. • Once the start-up screen has been set, it will not be deleted even if the original image is deleted or the SD Memory Card/built-in memory is formatted. • The start-up screen is not displayed when set to [Off]. •...

  • Page 183: Setting The Playback Shortcut

    Use the four-way controller (23) Pixel Mapping to select [Pixel Mapping]. Checks the image sensor and corrects defective pixels Pixel Mapping Cancel Press the 4 button. Defective pixels are mapped and corrected. When the battery level is low, [Not enough battery power remaining to activate Pixel Mapping] appears on the display.
  • Page 184 Use the four-way controller (23) Reset to select [Reset]. Returns to default settings Reset Cancel Press the 4 button. The settings return to the defaults.

  • Page 185: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer Conne cting to a Comp uter Setting the USB Connection Mode Set the device to which the camera is connected with the USB cable. Make sure to set the USB Connection mode before connecting your camera to a computer. You cannot perform the following setting if your camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable.

  • Page 186: Connecting The Camera And The Computer

    Unless otherwise specified, select MSC when connecting this camera to a computer. Connecting the Camera and the Computer Connect your camera to the computer using the provided USB cable. Turn the computer on. Turn your camera off. Connect your camera to the computer using the USB cable.

  • Page 187: Disconnecting The Camera From The Computer

    Disconnecting the Camera from the Computer When the camera is being used by an application such as MediaImpression, it cannot be disconnected until the application is closed. Windows Click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon in the task bar located at the bottom-right corner of the desktop. Click [Eject (the device connected)].

  • Page 188: Using The Provided Software

    Using the Provided Software The following software is included in the provided CD-ROM. Image viewing/managing/editing software “MediaImpression 3.5 for PENTAX” (for Windows) “MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX” (for Macintosh) Languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Russian, Korean, Chinese (traditional and simplified), Japanese...

  • Page 189: Installing The Software

    Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT and Windows 2000 are not supported. Macintosh Mac OS X (Ver.10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7) • The OS must be preinstalled and updated to the latest version. PowerPC G4 800 MHz processor or equivalent CPU (Intel® Core™...
  • Page 190 Click [Computer] in the Start menu. Double-click the CD/DVD drive icon. The installation screen appears. Click [MediaImpression 3.5 for PENTAX]. Choose a language in the “Choose Setup Language” screen and click [OK]. The setup screen appears. Follow the on-screen guidance and install the software.
  • Page 191 Macintosh Turn your Macintosh on. Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive. Double-click the CD-ROM icon. Double-click the [Pentax Software Installer] icon. The installation screen appears. Click [MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX]. The setup screen appears. Follow the on-screen guidance and install the software.

  • Page 192: Using Mediaimpression On Windows

    Product Registration on the Internet In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration. If the computer is connected to the Internet, please click [Product Registration] on the installation screen. The world map screen shown on the right for Internet Product Registration is displayed.
  • Page 193 When the [AutoPlay] screen does not appear 1 Double-click the [MediaImpression 3.5 for PENTAX] icon on the desktop. 2 Click [PhotoImpression]. 3 Click [Import]. Click the folder icon next to [Destination Folder] and specify the destination location. To transfer all images, proceed to Step Select an image to transfer.

  • Page 194: Using Mediaimpression On Macintosh

    Using MediaImpression on Macintosh Connect the camera to your Macintosh. Refer to Steps 2 to 4 on p.184 for details. Double-click the [MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX] icon in the [Applications] folder. MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX starts and the start page appears. Click [Import].
  • Page 195 Click [Import]. The images are transferred to the computer and the Media Browser screen appears. When a message appears after transfer is complete, click [Done]. • If the images from the camera are not displayed in the Import screen, select [NO NAME] (or the volume label name) in [Get Media from]. •...

  • Page 196: Transferring Images Using An Eye-Fi Card

    Transferring Images Using an Eye-Fi Card You can transfer images to your computer or similar devices automatically when a built-in wireless LAN memory card (Eye-Fi card) is inserted in the camera. Specify the wireless LAN access point and transfer destination on the Eye-Fi card. For details on how to set up the card, refer to the operating manual supplied with the Eye-Fi card.
  • Page 197 • When you intend to use a brand-new Eye-Fi card for the first time, copy the Eye-Fi Manager installation file to your computer before formatting the card. • Images are transferred via wireless LAN. Set [Eye-Fi] to P (Off), or do not use an Eye-Fi card in locations where the use of wireless LAN devices is restricted or prohibited, such as on airplanes.

  • Page 198: Appendix

    Functions Available for Each Shooting Appen Mode Shooting Mode Function Zoom lever Zoom , (Auto) × a (Flash Off) b (Flash On) × Flash c (Auto + Red-eye) × Mode d (Flash On + Red-eye) × G (Slow-speed Sync)/ × H (Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye) (Standard) ×...
  • Page 199 × z: Can be set. : Cannot be set. —: Settings and changes are not applied. Shooting Mode S p Q Function z Zoom Zoom lever × × z , (Auto) z a (Flash Off) × z b (Flash On) Flash ×...
  • Page 200 Shooting Mode E X F Function Zoom lever Zoom × , (Auto) × a (Flash Off) b (Flash On) × Flash c (Auto + Red-eye) × Mode d (Flash On + Red-eye) × G (Slow-speed Sync)/ × H (Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye) (Standard) (Continuous Shooting) ×...
  • Page 201 × z: Can be set. : Cannot be set. —: Settings and changes are not applied. Shooting Mode Function Zoom Zoom lever × × × × z , (Auto) z a (Flash Off) × × × × b (Flash On) Flash ×...
  • Page 202 The Flower mode cannot be selected *19 Only optical zoom and Digital Zoom when using Digital Zoom or Intelligent are available. *20 Fixed at i Zoom. *21 Fixed at h for the first shot, and fixed Fixed at [Bright] Fixed at f/1 in A (Burst at f for a composite image *22 Fixed at i for the first shot Shooting(L)) or C (Burst Shooting(H))

  • Page 203: Messages

    Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the display during camera operation. Message Description The batteries are exhausted. Replace with new batteries Battery depleted (p.30). The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images Memory card full (p.34, p.129).
  • Page 204 Message Description Displayed when you switch to Q mode while an image is still being recorded, or when the protect setting or DPOF Data being recorded setting is being saved. It disappears after the image is recorded or the setting is saved. Displayed when the camera takes more than five seconds Data being processed to display an image due to image processing, or when the...

  • Page 205: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy The batteries are not Check if batteries are installed. If not, installed install batteries. Check orientation of the batteries. The camera will The batteries are Reinsert the batteries according to the not turn on installed incorrectly +- symbols in the battery compartment (p.30).
  • Page 206 Problem Cause Remedy Lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject (by The subject is difficult pressing and holding the shutter release to focus on with button halfway), then aim the camera at autofocus your subject and press the shutter release button fully (p.59).

  • Page 207: Default Settings

    Default Settings The table below lists the factory default settings. The meaning of the indications for menu items with a default setting is explained below. Last Memory Setting Yes : The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off.
  • Page 208 Last Reset Item Default Setting Memory Page Setting Setting Face Detection p.100 Blink Detection O (On) p.101 Digital Zoom O (On) p.66 Instant Review O (On) p.102 Face Detection P (Off) Flash Mode O (On) Drive Mode P (Off) Focus Mode P (Off) Zoom Position P (Off)
  • Page 209 [W Setting] Menu Items Last Reset Item Default Setting Memory Page Setting Setting Save as A Cancel p.80 Operation Volume Playback Volume Startup Sound Sound p.163 Shutter Sound Operation Sound Self-timer Sound According to initial Date Format (date) setting Date Format (time) Date p.164 Adjustment...

  • Page 210: Playback Mode Palette Items

    Last Reset Item Default Setting Memory Page Setting Setting Select Battery AUTO p.178 Reset Cancel — — p.181 Delete All Cancel — — p.131 Pixel Mapping Cancel — — p.180 Playback Shortcut O (On) p.181 Format Cancel — — p.162 Playback Mode Palette Items Last Reset...

  • Page 211: Key Operation

    Last Reset Item Default Setting Memory Page Setting Setting Depending on the Single Image — — recorded image Protect p.131 Depending on the All Images — — recorded image Single Image Copies: 0 — — DPOF p.159 All Images Date: P (Off) —...

  • Page 212: List Of World Time Cities

    List of World Time Cities City: indicates cities that can be set as either the Initial Setting (p.38) or the World Time (p.166). Video Output Format: indicates the video output format of the city set as the initial setting. Video Output Video Output Region City...

  • Page 213: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital camera with built-in zoom lens Number of Approx. 16.0 megapixels Effective Pixels Image Sensor 1/2.33 inch CMOS Number of Still (4608×3456), (3456×3456), (4608×2592), 6 (3072×2304), Recorded Pixels 0 (3072×1728), f (2592×1944), (2592×1464), h (2048×1536), h (1920×1080), l (1024×768), m (640×480) * Fixed at h in Frame Composite mode.
  • Page 214 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time Still Pictures Built-in Memory SD Memory Card Recorded Pixels 1078 (4608×3456) pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures 1308 n (3456×3456) pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures 1308 o (4608×2592) pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures 1205...
  • Page 215 White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light (Daylight Colors/ Daylight White/White Light), Manual Lens Focal Length 4.0 mm -104.0 mm (Approx. 22.3 mm - 580 mm in 35 mm equivalent focal length) Aperture F3.1 (W) - F5.9 (T) Lens Composition 12 elements in 9 groups (3 aspherical elements) Zoom Type...
  • Page 216 Face Detection of up to 32 people’s faces (up to 31 face detection frames on the Detection display), Smile Capture, Blink Detection * Face Detection AE is available only while the camera detects the subject’s face. Pet Detection Registering: 3, Detecting: 1 Capture Mode dial: Auto Picture, Program, Manual Exposure, USER, Movie, Modes...
  • Page 217 Battery Life Number of Recordable Approx. 330 pictures (with AA alkaline batteries), Images approx. 500 pictures (with AA Nickel-metal hydride batteries), approx. 950 pictures (with AA Lithium batteries) * Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing (with display on, flash used for 50% of the shots, and 23 degrees centigrade).

  • Page 218: Warranty Policy

    Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If your PENTAX was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer’s representatives in that country.
  • Page 219 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 220 For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 221: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION Located at: 633 17 Street, Suite 2600 Denver, Colorado 80202 U.S.A. Phone: 800-877-0155 Fax: 303-790-1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
  • Page 222 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 and electronic equipment and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. Used electrical/electronic equipment and batteries must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of...

  • Page 223: Index

    Index Symbols L Baby ......69 R Kids ........69 A Mode ...... 14, 48 e Pet ........77 Q Mode ..... 14, 48 K Food ......69 Q button ....45, 47 c Digital SR ....69 b (Flash pop-up) button n Stage Lighting ....70 ........
  • Page 224 Baby Mode ......69 Daylight saving time ..167 Basic shooting mode ..62 Default settings ....205 Battery level indicator ..32 Delete i ....118, 129 Best (Quality level) .... 93 Delete all ......131 Better (Quality level) ..93 Destination .......166 Blink Detection ..
  • Page 225 Flash On b ....... 82 Image Tone ......90 Flash On + Red-eye d ..82 Infinity s ......86 Flash output ....... 98 Info Display ......23 Flower Mode ...... 69 Initial settings .....38 Fluorescent Light J ..94 Installing the batteries ..30 Fn Setting ......
  • Page 226 Multi-segment metering L .......... 95 Quality Level ......92 Museum Mode ....70 Quick Zoom .....178 Natural ....... 90 Rec. Mode menu ..52, 205 Night Scene Mode ..... 69 Recorded Pixels ..91, 114 Night Scene Portrait Recording movies ....108 Mode ......... 69 Red-eye Edit ....149 Nine-image display f ..
  • Page 227 Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye Volume change ....163 H ........82 Small Face Filter ..... 140 White balance ....93 Smile Capture .... 61, 100 Wind Suppression ....115 Soft filter ......142 Windows ......186 Sound settings ....163 Wireless LAN ....194 Sound types ....164 World Time ......166 Specifications ....
  • Page 228 23D, Jun Yao International Plaza, 789 Zhaojiabang CHINA CO., LTD. Road, Xu Hui District, Shanghai, 200032, CHINA (http://www.pentax.com.cn) http://www.pentax.jp/english • Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice. 54637 Copyright © PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CO., LTD. 2012 R03AYI12 Printed in Indonesia...

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