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Ricoh Pentax Q-S1 Start Manual

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Digital Camera
Start Guide
Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Q-S1
digital camera.
This Start Guide provides information on how
to get your PENTAX Q-S1 ready for use and its
basic operations. To ensure proper operation,
please read this Start Guide before using the
camera.
For details on how to use the various shooting
methods and settings, please refer to the
Operating Manual (PDF) posted on our website.
Refer to p.48 for details on the Operating Manual.

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  • Page 1 Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Q-S1 digital camera. This Start Guide provides information on how to get your PENTAX Q-S1 ready for use and its basic operations. To ensure proper operation, please read this Start Guide before using the camera.
  • Page 2 S-SW151 Start Guide (this manual) Lenses that can be used with the PENTAX Q-S1 Lenses that can be used with the camera are Q-mount lenses. A K-mount lens can be attached to the camera with the use of the optional Adapter Q for K Mount Lens. (p.30)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Names and Functions of the Working Parts ...3 Restrictions on Each Capture Mode ....27 Operating Controls ............4 Restrictions on the Combinations of Special Monitor Display .............. 5 Functions ..............29 How to Change Function Settings ......8 Functions Available with Various Lenses ..... 30 Using the Direct Keys ............
  • Page 4 Windows PC or a Macintosh. supplied with the camera or on our website. • In this manual, the term “battery(ies)” refers to any type of Thank you for your cooperation. batteries used for this camera and its accessories. http://www.ricoh-imaging.com/registration/...

  • Page 5: Names And Functions Of The Working Parts

    Names and Functions of the Working Parts Speaker Lens mount index (red dot) AF assist light/ Self-timer lamp Built-in flash Strap lug Remote control receiver Lens information contacts Card cover CMOS sensor Microphone Hot shoe Remote control receiver Card access lamp Strap lug HDMI terminal (Type D)

  • Page 6: Operating Controls

    1 E-dial (V) Operating Controls Sets the shutter speed, aperture, and exposure compensation values. (p.23) You can change the camera settings when the control panel is displayed. (p.8) You can change the menu tabs when a menu screen is displayed. (p.9) In playback mode, use this to magnify an image or display multiple images at the same time.

  • Page 7: Monitor Display

    0 Green/Delete button (M/L) Monitor Display Resets the values being adjusted. Also, you can assign a function to this button. Press to delete images during playback. (p.25) Capture Mode a OK button (E) When the camera enters capture mode, the subject and the When the control panel or a menu is displayed, press current shooting function settings are displayed on the monitor.
  • Page 8 Standby Mode Control Panel A mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 Custom Image Custom Image Bright Bright +1.7 +1.7 ±0EV ±0EV 99999 99999 2000 2000 F2.8 F2.8 1600 1600 99999 99999 2000 2000 F2.8 F2.8 1600 1600 99999 99999...

  • Page 9: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode The captured image and shooting information are displayed in single image display of the playback mode. Press G to change the type of information displayed in single image display. Use CD to select the type and press E. 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001...

  • Page 10: How To Change Function Settings

    Using the Control Panel How to Change Function Settings You can set frequently used shooting functions. Press G The camera functions and their settings can be selected in standby mode. and changed by using the following ways. Use ABCD to select an item. Direct keys Press ABCD in standby mode.

  • Page 11: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus Most functions are set from the menus. Functions that can be set on the control panel can also be set from the menus. Use V to switch the menu tabs. Custom Image Custom Image Digital Filter Digital Filter HDR Capture HDR Capture Use AB to select an item.

  • Page 12: Menu List

    Menu List Rec. Mode Menus Menu Item Function Default Setting Sets the image finishing tone such as color and contrast before Custom Image Bright shooting an image. Digital Filter Applies a digital filter effect when taking pictures. No Filter HDR Capture Enables capturing images with high dynamic range.
  • Page 13 Menu Item Function Default Setting Highlight Expands the dynamic range and prevents bright areas Auto Correction from occurring. D-Range Settings Shadow Expands the dynamic range and prevents dark areas Auto Correction from occurring. Sets the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with High-ISO NR Auto a high ISO sensitivity.

  • Page 14: Movie Menu

    Movie Menu Menu Item Function Default Setting Sets whether to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value Exposure Setting Program AE manually. Digital Filter Applies a digital filter effect when recording a movie. No Filter Movie Capture Settings Sets the number of recorded pixels and the framerate of the movie. u/30 fps Movie Continuous AF Continues autofocusing even while recording a movie.

  • Page 15: Set-Up Menus

    Set-up Menus Menu Item Function Default Setting Language/W Changes the display language. English Date Adjustment Sets the date and time and the display format. 01/01/2014 Switches the displayed date and time to that of your hometown World Time Hometown or a specified city. Switches the operation sound on/off and changes the volume for Volume 3 Sound Effects...
  • Page 16 Menu Item Function Default Setting Enables saving battery power by setting the monitor display to dim Power Saving automatically if no operations are made within 5 seconds. Sets the time until the camera turns off automatically if no Auto Power Off 1min.

  • Page 17: Custom Setting Menus

    Custom Setting Menus Menu Item Function Default Setting 1. Lens Shutter Options Sets whether to use the lens shutter and/or the electronic shutter. Lens shutter only 2. Sensitivity Steps Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity. 1 EV Step 3. AE-L with AF Locked Sets whether to lock the exposure value when the focus is locked.

  • Page 18: Getting Your Camera Ready For Use

    Attaching a Lens Getting Your Camera Ready for Use Make sure that the camera is turned off. Attaching the Strap Remove the body mount cover (1) and lens mount Pass the end of the strap cover (2). through the strap lug and After removing the cover, be sure secure it on the inside to put the lens down with the lens...

  • Page 19: Using The Battery And Charger

    Using the Battery and Charger Inserting/Removing the Battery Slide the battery cover Charging the Battery in the direction of 1. Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. Indicator lamp Insert the battery until it locks into place with the A mark Battery charger...

  • Page 20: Inserting A Memory Card

    Inserting a Memory Card Initial Settings Slide the card cover Press the power switch. in the direction of 1. The [Language/W] screen appears. Insert the card all the way Use ABCD to select the desired language with the memory card label and press E.

  • Page 21: Formatting A Memory Card

    Press B to select [Settings Press B to select Initial Setting Initial Setting Date Adjustment Date Adjustment English English complete] and press E. [Settings complete] Date Format Date Format mm/dd/yy mm/dd/yy 24h New York New York Date Date 07/07/2014 07/07/2014 The [Date Adjustment] screen and press E.

  • Page 22: Basic Shooting Operation

    Basic Shooting Operation When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring to the right or left to adjust the Remove the front lens cap by composition of the image. pushing the top and bottom portions as indicated in the illustration. Position the subject inside the AF frame and press the shutter release button...

  • Page 23: Capture Mode Types

    Capture Mode Types Scene Modes Select the capture mode that suits the subject and shooting Set the mode dial to S. conditions. The Scene mode selection screen appears. The following capture modes are available on this camera. Use ABCD to select Capture Mode Application Portrait...
  • Page 24 Captures 3 images to generate a single Blur Control Mode HDR image and provides a wider dynamic range. For quick capture of tiny objects at close Set the mode dial to U. Quick Macro focus range. For capturing images of food. Saturation Food will be rather high to make food look appetizing.
  • Page 25 Exposure Modes Use V to adjust the value. × x: Available #: Restricted : Not available Change Change Change EV Com- Mode Shutter Aperture Sensitivity pensation Speed Value Program In L mode, press J (1), Automatic and use V (2) to change Exposure the aperture value.

  • Page 26: Shooting With Smart Effect

    Movie Mode Shooting with Smart Effect You can take images using various effects. Set the mode dial to C. Sound The following effects are available. Brilliant Color Tone Expansion Unicolor Bold Bold Monochrome Vintage Color Vibrant Color Enhance Antique Faded Color 10'30"...

  • Page 27: Reviewing Images

    Playing Back Movies Reviewing Images 100-0001 100-0001 Press 3. The camera enters playback mode and the most recently captured image is displayed 10'00" 10'00" (single image display). Available operations Plays back/pauses a movie. Forwards a frame (when paused). Review the captured image. Press and hold D Fast-forwards playback.

  • Page 28: Playback Mode Palette

    Item Function Playback Mode Palette Saves the settings used for an image Save Cross captured in Cross Processing mode of Playback functions can be set from Image Rotation Image Rotation Processing Custom Image or Smart Effect as your the playback mode palette as well as “Favorite”...

  • Page 29: Restrictions On Each Capture Mode

    Restrictions on Each Capture Mode × #: Restricted : Not available Capture Mode Function - ISO × Sensitivity AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO 1600 × × × × × × Flash Single Frame × ×...
  • Page 30 Capture Mode Function × × Shake Reduction White Balance × × × × × × × × × × × × Custom Image × Digital Filter × × × × HDR Capture × × × × × Save RAW Data Fixed to;...

  • Page 31: Restrictions On The Combinations Of Special Functions

    Restrictions on the Combinations of Special Functions × : Not available Continuous Exposure Interval Multi-exposure Digital Filter Smart Effect HDR Capture Shooting Bracketing Shooting × Flash Continuous × × × × Shooting × × × × Self-timer Remote Continuous × ×...

  • Page 32: Functions Available With Various Lenses

    No focusing mechanism on 07 MOUNT SHIELD Functions Available with Various Set the aperture manually. Lens shutter built-in to the adapter used. Lenses Set [1. Lens Shutter Options] to [Lens and electronic shutters] or [Electronic shutter only] in the E1 menu. When [Lens and electronic shutters] is selected, you can take pictures at higher speeds with the 01 STANDARD PRIME electronic shutter than with the lens shutter.

  • Page 33: Using A K-Mount Lens

    Available operations About Hoods Changes the value of each digit. When using a hood with a 02 STANDARD ZOOM lens, be sure Selects a digit. to use the PH-RBB 40.5mm. If the PH-SBA 40.5mm is used, Selects a value from the list. vignetting may occur at the wide-angle setting.

  • Page 34: Main Specifications

    RAW (12 bit): DNG Main Specifications Quality Level JPEG: m (Best), l (Better), k (Good) • RAW and JPEG simultaneously recordable Color Space sRGB, AdobeRGB Model Description SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards, SDXC Storage Media Type Lens-interchangeable SL digital camera Memory Cards and Eye-Fi Cards Lens Mount PENTAX bayonet Q-mount...
  • Page 35 Drive Modes MF Autozoom Off/×2/×4/×6 Single frame, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self-timer (12s, Focus Peaking Off/On 2s), Remote Control (0 sec., 3 sec., continuous), Mode Selection Exposure Bracketing (3 frames, remote control), Exposure Control Multi-exposure (0 sec., self-timer, remote control), TTL image sensor metering Interval Shooting Type Metering modes: Multi-segment metering, Center-...
  • Page 36 Playback Functions Number of Shots: 2-9 Multi-exposure Exposure adjusted automatically. Single frame, Multi-image display (4, 9, 30, and 56 thumbnails), Image magnification (up to 16×, Shooting interval: 3 sec. to 24 hr. scrollable, quick zoom), Rotated image display, Interval Shooting Start Interval: immediately, from the set time Playback View Histogram (Y histogram, RGB histogram), Highlight...
  • Page 37 Number of recordable images (with 50% flash Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time usage): approx. 250 images, (without flash usage): approx. 260 images (When using the fully charged battery) Playback time: approx. 160 minutes Battery Life • Tested in compliance with CIPA standard using Flash Photography Tempera- Normal...

  • Page 38: Operating Environment For Usb Connection And Provided Software

    Operating Environment for USB Connection Macintosh and Provided Software OS X 10.9, 10.8 or 10.7, or Mac OS X 10.6 With the provided software “Digital Camera Utility 5”, Intel Core 2 Duo or higher you can develop RAW files on a computer. Install the software 2 GB or more from the provided CD-ROM (S-SW151).

  • Page 39: For Using Your Camera Safely

    • Should the monitor be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin For Using Your Camera Safely or in your eyes or mouth. • Depending on your individual factors or physical condition, the use of the camera may cause itching, rashes or blisters.
  • Page 40 • Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while Keep the Camera and its Accessories the cord is plugged in. • Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. This can cause an electric out of the Reach of Small Children shock.

  • Page 41: Care To Be Taken During Handling

    • Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, Care to be Taken During Handling and remove it after temperatures of the camera and surroundings are equalized.
  • Page 42 About SD Memory Cards About Eye-Fi Cards • The SD Memory Card is • An SD Memory Card with a built-in wireless LAN (“Eye-Fi card”) can be equipped with a write-protect used with this camera. switch. Setting the switch to •...
  • Page 43 AVC Patent Portfolio License Trademarks This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of the personal use of a consumer or other uses in which it does not receive Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries.

  • Page 44: Warranty Policy

    and the camera will be returned to you upon completion WARRANTY POLICY of servicing. If the camera is not covered by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply. Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If your camera All our cameras purchased through authorized bona fide was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against...
  • Page 45 For customers in USA For customers in Canada STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES- This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation 003. is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept Pour les utilisateurs au Canada any interference received, including interference that may...

  • Page 46: Declaration Of Conformity

    According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for 1. In the European Union Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals These symbols on the products, packaging and/ RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS or accompanying documents mean that used CORPORATION electrical and electronic equipment and batteries...
  • Page 47 2. In other countries outside the EU These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard used products, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. For Switzerland: Used electrical/electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer, even when you don’t purchase a new product.
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  • Page 50: Information On The Operating Manual

    An Operating Manual (PDF) containing information on how to use this camera is available. Please download it from our website. A printed version can also be purchased upon request. Please contact your nearest service center. Operating Manual Download: http://www.ricoh-imaging.com/ manuals/ User Registration: http://www.ricoh-imaging.com/registration/...
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  • Page 52 23D, Jun Yao International Plaza, 789 Zhaojiabang Road, Xu Hui District, LTD. Shanghai, 200032, CHINA (http://www.ricoh-imaging.com.cn) • Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice. QGQS1171-EN Copyright © RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. 2014 FOM 01.09.2014 Printed in Europe...

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