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... the batteries or the AC adapter, and contact your neck is accidentally swallowed. • Always use could cause serious personal injury. Seek medical attention immediately if a memory card is accidentally swallowed. • Wrapping the strap around your nearest PENTAX service center. ABOUT THE CAMERA Warning ... for this item could cause equipment failure, a fire, or electric shock. 1 FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA We have paid close attention to store batteries out of the reach of children. Warning Caution This symbol indicates that violating this product, with the risk of...
... the batteries or the AC adapter, and contact your neck is accidentally swallowed. • Always use could cause serious personal injury. Seek medical attention immediately if a memory card is accidentally swallowed. • Wrapping the strap around your nearest PENTAX service center. ABOUT THE CAMERA Warning ... for this item could cause equipment failure, a fire, or electric shock. 1 FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA We have paid close attention to store batteries out of the reach of children. Warning Caution This symbol indicates that violating this product, with the risk of...
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... not clean the product with organic solvents such as at the same time. Recharging other batteries can cause a fire or explosion. • Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to taking important pictures (such as thinner or alcohol...(+ and -) marked on the batteries and the camera. Of the batteries that is still working properly, particularly prior to smoke. The batteries could result in this camera (AA Ni-MH batteries, AA lithium batteries, AA alkaline batteries and CR-V3), only the Ni-MH batteries can be burned. Pictures cannot be...
... not clean the product with organic solvents such as at the same time. Recharging other batteries can cause a fire or explosion. • Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to taking important pictures (such as thinner or alcohol...(+ and -) marked on the batteries and the camera. Of the batteries that is still working properly, particularly prior to smoke. The batteries could result in this camera (AA Ni-MH batteries, AA lithium batteries, AA alkaline batteries and CR-V3), only the Ni-MH batteries can be burned. Pictures cannot be...
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4 Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA 1 ABOUT THE CAMERA 1 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE 2 Care to be Taken During Handling 2 Contents 4 Composition of the Operating Manual 9 Before Using Your Camera 11 q Camera Characteristics 12 Checking the Contents of the Package 13 Names of Working Parts 14 Camera 14 LCD Monitor Indications 16 Viewfinder Indications 20 LCD Panel...
4 Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA 1 ABOUT THE CAMERA 1 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE 2 Care to be Taken During Handling 2 Contents 4 Composition of the Operating Manual 9 Before Using Your Camera 11 q Camera Characteristics 12 Checking the Contents of the Package 13 Names of Working Parts 14 Camera 14 LCD Monitor Indications 16 Viewfinder Indications 20 LCD Panel...
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... 1.5 to determine the focal length for easier manual focusing. The captured area (view angle) will differ between the q and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is achieved. • A user-friendly design has been implemented in which the AF points on a 35 mm... AA Ni-MH batteries or AA alkaline batteries. • Features a large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with 210,000 pixels and a brightness adjusting function for high-precision/wide-field viewing performance. • Features a Digital Preview function for checking the image to ensure that the desired result is used because the format...
... 1.5 to determine the focal length for easier manual focusing. The captured area (view angle) will differ between the q and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is achieved. • A user-friendly design has been implemented in which the AF points on a 35 mm... AA Ni-MH batteries or AA alkaline batteries. • Features a large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with 210,000 pixels and a brightness adjusting function for high-precision/wide-field viewing performance. • Features a Digital Preview function for checking the image to ensure that the desired result is used because the format...
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.... 1 Hot shoe cover FK (Installed on camera) Eyecup FO (Installed on camera) ME Viewfinder cap Before Using Your Camera Body mount cover (Installed on camera) USB cable I-USB17 Video cable I-VC28 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW53 Strap O-ST53 AA Alkaline batteries* (four) Operating Manual (this manual) PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/ PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual * The batteries packaged with your...
.... 1 Hot shoe cover FK (Installed on camera) Eyecup FO (Installed on camera) ME Viewfinder cap Before Using Your Camera Body mount cover (Installed on camera) USB cable I-USB17 Video cable I-VC28 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW53 Strap O-ST53 AA Alkaline batteries* (four) Operating Manual (this manual) PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/ PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual * The batteries packaged with your...
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14 Names of Working Parts Before Using Your Camera Camera 1 Lens mount index Shutter release button Main switch Card cover Self-Timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Lens unlock button 3 button i button M button Q button Mirror AF coupler Focus mode lever Lens information contacts e-dial L/Z button Four-way controller 4 button { button Battery cover Tripod socket
14 Names of Working Parts Before Using Your Camera Camera 1 Lens mount index Shutter release button Main switch Card cover Self-Timer lamp/ Remote control receiver Lens unlock button 3 button i button M button Q button Mirror AF coupler Focus mode lever Lens information contacts e-dial L/Z button Four-way controller 4 button { button Battery cover Tripod socket
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22 LCD Panel Indications The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 72 8 3 9 4 5 610 11 1 Shutter speed (p.140) 5 AF point information (p.128) 2 Aperture value (p.142) No indicator: Auto 3 Flash mode (p.... (p.151) 9 : Single frame shooting 8 White balance (p.118) j : Continuous shooting (Not displayed when set to Auto) g : Self-Timer shooting 9 Battery level h : Remote control shooting 10 EV compensation (p.147) 11 Number of recordable images/ EV compensation value/PC (Pb) (PC=Personal Computer (mass storage), Pb...
22 LCD Panel Indications The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 72 8 3 9 4 5 610 11 1 Shutter speed (p.140) 5 AF point information (p.128) 2 Aperture value (p.142) No indicator: Auto 3 Flash mode (p.... (p.151) 9 : Single frame shooting 8 White balance (p.118) j : Continuous shooting (Not displayed when set to Auto) g : Self-Timer shooting 9 Battery level h : Remote control shooting 10 EV compensation (p.147) 11 Number of recordable images/ EV compensation value/PC (Pb) (PC=Personal Computer (mass storage), Pb...
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Attaching the Strap 24 Inserting the Batteries 25 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card .........29 Turning the Camera On and Off 32 Initial Settings 33 Attaching the Lens 37 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 39 2 Getting Started This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to read it and follow the instructions. Be sure to taking pictures.
Attaching the Strap 24 Inserting the Batteries 25 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card .........29 Turning the Camera On and Off 32 Initial Settings 33 Attaching the Lens 37 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 39 2 Getting Started This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to read it and follow the instructions. Be sure to taking pictures.
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... (2), and then flip open the battery cover or remove the batteries while the power is packaged with AA alkaline batteries for "Setting the Date and Time". (p.35) • Insert batteries correctly. This camera is on compatible batteries and when to "Batteries" (p.26) for details on . • Remove the batteries when you insert new batteries after a long while, follow the...
... (2), and then flip open the battery cover or remove the batteries while the power is packaged with AA alkaline batteries for "Setting the Date and Time". (p.35) • Insert batteries correctly. This camera is on compatible batteries and when to "Batteries" (p.26) for details on . • Remove the batteries when you insert new batteries after a long while, follow the...
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A commercially available battery charger that best suits your camera. This camera uses only non-rechargeable CR-V3 batteries. Provided with the batteries is not recommended. Nickel manganese batteries and rechargeable CR-V3 batteries may not support AA alkaline batteries all the camera functions under certain conditions. Batteries You can use is required. AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries These are rechargeable and are...
A commercially available battery charger that best suits your camera. This camera uses only non-rechargeable CR-V3 batteries. Provided with the batteries is not recommended. Nickel manganese batteries and rechargeable CR-V3 batteries may not support AA alkaline batteries all the camera functions under certain conditions. Batteries You can use is required. AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries These are rechargeable and are...
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... returned to room temperature. • AA alkaline batteries may occur in your pocket. When using the camera in cold climates, have extra batteries on hand and keep them warm in actual use depending on PENTAX measuring conditions. blink : The camera turns off after displaying a message. We do ...not recommend their use 50%) is based on the LCD panel. { lit ¶ : Battery is full. } lit : Battery is almost empty. ¶ ? Getting Started ...
... returned to room temperature. • AA alkaline batteries may occur in your pocket. When using the camera in cold climates, have extra batteries on hand and keep them warm in actual use depending on PENTAX measuring conditions. blink : The camera turns off after displaying a message. We do ...not recommend their use 50%) is based on the LCD panel. { lit ¶ : Battery is full. } lit : Battery is almost empty. ¶ ? Getting Started ...
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...AC adapter. • The rechargeable batteries in your PC. 1 Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. • Make sure connections are secure between the camera, AC adapter, AC plug cord terminal... and the power outlet. SD Memory Card and data will be corrupted if disconnected while camera is recording or reading data. • Be sure to read the AC adapter kit ... manual when using the LCD monitor for a long time or when connecting to your camera will not charge when connected to the AC adapter. 4 Plug the AC cord into the power outlet. ...
...AC adapter. • The rechargeable batteries in your PC. 1 Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. • Make sure connections are secure between the camera, AC adapter, AC plug cord terminal... and the power outlet. SD Memory Card and data will be corrupted if disconnected while camera is recording or reading data. • Be sure to read the AC adapter kit ... manual when using the LCD monitor for a long time or when connecting to your camera will not charge when connected to the AC adapter. 4 Plug the AC cord into the power outlet. ...
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... or subject it may be recovered using off the shelf data recovery software. PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that it is not used for a long time. (4) the card is ejected or the battery is removed while the data on the card is completely deleted or the card... a computer with a write-protect switch. Write-protect switch • Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera because the card may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference. • Avoid using or storing the card where it may be managed at...
... or subject it may be recovered using off the shelf data recovery software. PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that it is not used for a long time. (4) the card is ejected or the battery is removed while the data on the card is completely deleted or the card... a computer with a write-protect switch. Write-protect switch • Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera because the card may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference. • Avoid using or storing the card where it may be managed at...
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...control unit is taken, the self-timer lamp lights for 5 minutes. • The remote control unit battery can send a remote control signal about 5 m from the front of the camera 5m and press the shutter release button on the drive mode selected. Removing the Eyecup FO Attaching the ...Viewfinder cap • Turn the power off to replace the battery (this will then resume blinking. When the picture is about 30,000 times. 66 8 3 Point the remote control unit towards the front of the camera. Contact PENTAX service center to stop the remote control operation after the shutter...
...control unit is taken, the self-timer lamp lights for 5 minutes. • The remote control unit battery can send a remote control signal about 5 m from the front of the camera 5m and press the shutter release button on the drive mode selected. Removing the Eyecup FO Attaching the ...Viewfinder cap • Turn the power off to replace the battery (this will then resume blinking. When the picture is about 30,000 times. 66 8 3 Point the remote control unit towards the front of the camera. Contact PENTAX service center to stop the remote control operation after the shutter...
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.... The printer may not work properly or the image data may be lost if the batteries run out of power while the camera is connected to the printer. • Do not disconnect the USB cable during data ...Depending on a single sheet, may need to the printer. For index prints, you print images directly from the camera without using a PC (direct printing). Basic Operations 88 Printing Using PictBridge This function lets you may not be... to a PC. Use a PC to print RAW images. • See the "PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual" when connecting to print directly.
.... The printer may not work properly or the image data may be lost if the batteries run out of power while the camera is connected to the printer. • Do not disconnect the USB cable during data ...Depending on a single sheet, may need to the printer. For index prints, you print images directly from the camera without using a PC (direct printing). Basic Operations 88 Printing Using PictBridge This function lets you may not be... to a PC. Use a PC to print RAW images. • See the "PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual" when connecting to print directly.
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... mode. Even after you press the 3 button and close the menu screen, your settings will not be saved if the camera is turned off improperly (such as by removing the batteries while the camera is explained as an example. 3 Use the four-way controller (mn) to choose an item. 4 Press the four-way...
... mode. Even after you press the 3 button and close the menu screen, your settings will not be saved if the camera is turned off improperly (such as by removing the batteries while the camera is explained as an example. 3 Use the four-way controller (mn) to choose an item. 4 Press the four-way...
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...Turn the camera on. 3 Select [Sensor Cleaning] on the camera. • It is recommended to the shutter or the CCD sensor. 6 • Use of the blower inside the lens mount area. Appendix A warning beep will sound if the battery capacity becomes low during cleaning. Please contact PENTAX service center ... is low, [Not enough battery remaining to clean sensor] is recommended. • The self-timer lamp blinks and [Cln] appears on the LCD panel while cleaning the CCD. • This camera features a CCD shifting shake reduction system, and it may appear in the image for professional ...
...Turn the camera on. 3 Select [Sensor Cleaning] on the camera. • It is recommended to the shutter or the CCD sensor. 6 • Use of the blower inside the lens mount area. Appendix A warning beep will sound if the battery capacity becomes low during cleaning. Please contact PENTAX service center ... is low, [Not enough battery remaining to clean sensor] is recommended. • The self-timer lamp blinks and [Cln] appears on the LCD panel while cleaning the CCD. • This camera features a CCD shifting shake reduction system, and it may appear in the image for professional ...
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...) Card locked Card is locked Rotation information cannot be saved A locked SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera. (p.25) Not enough battery remaining to play back an image in the camera. (p.29) The SD Memory Card has a problem, and image 6 Memory card error capture and playback are ... and is full and no images for playback on another brand of camera or your computer. Use the card after formatting it back on the SD Memory Card. Install new batteries in the camera. Battery depleted The batteries are no more images can be saved The selected rotated image is insufficient...
...) Card locked Card is locked Rotation information cannot be saved A locked SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera. (p.25) Not enough battery remaining to play back an image in the camera. (p.29) The SD Memory Card has a problem, and image 6 Memory card error capture and playback are ... and is full and no images for playback on another brand of camera or your computer. Use the card after formatting it back on the SD Memory Card. Install new batteries in the camera. Battery depleted The batteries are no more images can be saved The selected rotated image is insufficient...
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... mode is set to the s position (p.139) or select [Permitted] in [Using aperture ring] in the [A Rec. Re-insert batteries according to focus on or scenery shot through a window or a netlike pattern. Camera does not turn on subjects that have low contrast (the sky, white walls), dark colors, intricate designs, are moving...
... mode is set to the s position (p.139) or select [Permitted] in [Using aperture ring] in the [A Rec. Re-insert batteries according to focus on or scenery shot through a window or a netlike pattern. Camera does not turn on subjects that have low contrast (the sky, white walls), dark colors, intricate designs, are moving...
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...mirror remains in the up position, take the batteries out and put them back in again. After the procedure is done, if the camera operates 6 correctly, it does not require any repairs. * Refer to p.11 of the "PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual" for which ...focal length information cannot be remedied by taking the batteries out and putting them back in again...
...mirror remains in the up position, take the batteries out and put them back in again. After the procedure is done, if the camera operates 6 correctly, it does not require any repairs. * Refer to p.11 of the "PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual" for which ...focal length information cannot be remedied by taking the batteries out and putting them back in again...