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Operating Manual
HOYA CORPORATION
PENTAX Imaging Systems Division
2-35-7, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN
(http://www.pentax.jp)
PENTAX Europe Imaging 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex,
Systems S.A.S. FRANCE
SLR Digital Camera
(European Headquarters) (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com)
(France - http://www.pentax.fr)
PENTAX Imaging Systems Julius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, 22527 Hamburg,
GmbH GERMANY
(http://www.pentax.de)
PENTAX Imaging Systems PENTAX House, Heron D
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Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX W Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities. Lenses you can use In general, lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, DA L, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an s (Auto) position on the aperture ring. To use any other lens or accessory, see p.56
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1 To users of this camera • Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage the stored data, or affect the product’s internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation. • The liquid crystal panel used in the monitor is manufactured using extremely high precision technology. Althou
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2 • Do not place your finger over the flash when discharging the flash. You may burn yourself. • Do not cover the flash with clothing when discharging the flash. Discoloration may occur. • Do not send data via infrared transmission with the infrared port of the camera pointed at a person’s eyes. Doing so may cause impaired eyesight and other injury. • Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is a risk of low temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods. • Should
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3 About the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Warning • If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately. Caution • Only use the specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries may cause an explosion or fire. • Do not disassemble the battery. Disassembling the battery may cause an explosion or leakage. • Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or b
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4 • Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire. AA batteries for use with this camera other than Ni-MH batteries cannot be charged. • If any leakage from the batteries should come in contact with skin or clothes, it may cause irritation to the skin. Wash the affected areas thoroughly with water. • Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during rem
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5 • Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships. • The temperature range for camera use is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). • The monitor may appear black at high temperatures, but will return to normal at normal temperatures. • The monitor may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due to liquid crystal properties, and is not a malfunction. • Sudden temperature changes wil
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6 Contents For Using Your Camera Safely ............................................................ 1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................... 4 Contents............................................................................................... 6 Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................... 13 Before Using Your Camera 15 W Camera Characteristics.....................................................16 Checki
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7 Basic Operations 67 Basic Shooting Operation ...........................................................68 Holding the Camera........................................................................... 68 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings.............................. 69 Using a Zoom Lens ......................................................................74 Using the Built-in Flash ...............................................................75 Setting the Flash Mode .........
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8 Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting (Preview).....................................................................137 Assigning the Preview Function to the Green Button ...................... 137 Displaying the Optical Preview ........................................................ 139 Displaying the Digital Preview.......................................................... 140 Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake................................
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9 Shooting Settings 191 Setting a File Format..................................................................192 Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels .................................................. 192 Setting the JPEG Quality Level........................................................ 193 Setting the File Format..................................................................... 195 Setting the Green Button Function...........................................197 Setting the White Balance ...
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10 Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ..............................240 Protecting a Single Image................................................................ 240 Protecting All Images ....................................................................... 241 Connecting the Camera to an AV Device.................................242 Exchanging Image Data with Other Devices............................244 Sending and Receiving Image Data via Infrared Transmission....... 244 Playing a Due
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11 Setting the Folder/File Number .................................................279 Changing the Naming System of the Folder .................................... 279 Creating New Folders ...................................................................... 279 Selecting the File Number Setting ................................................... 280 Selecting the Power Settings ....................................................281 Setting the Auto Power Off Function.........................
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12 Glossary ......................................................................................337 Index ............................................................................................342 WARRANTY POLICY ..................................................................348
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13 Composition of the Operating Manual This Operating Manual contains the following chapters. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names and functions of various parts. 2 Getting Started 2 Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read this chapter and follow the instructions. 3 3 Basic Operations Explains the procedures for taking and playing back pictures. 4 4 Shooting Functions Explains the shooting-relat
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14 The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. Indicates reference page number explaining a related operation. 1 Indicates useful information. Indicates precautions to take when operating the camera.
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1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and the names and functions of working parts before use. W Camera Characteristics ............................16 Checking the Contents of the Package ..............18 Names and Functions of Working Parts ............19 Display Indicators ................................................24 How to Change Function Settings ......................34
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Before Using Your Camera 16 W Camera Characteristics • Features a 23.6×15.8 mm CMOS sensor with approximately 12.4 million effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic range. • Features Shake Reduction (SR), an image sensor shifting shake 1 reduction system. This enables you to capture sharp pictures with minimal camera shake regardless of the lens type. • Features a viewfinder similar to that of a conventional 35 mm camera, with a magnification of approximately 0.85 and field of v
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Before Using Your Camera 17 • Features Sensitivity Priority mode K that automatically adjusts aperture and shutter speed according to the set sensitivity. • Supports infrared transmission (IrSimple/IrSS) which allows you to send and receive image data to and from cell phones and printers. Shake Reduction (SR) 1 Shake Reduction (SR) on the W features a PENTAX original system which uses magnetic force to move the image sensor at high speeds, compensating for camera shake. The camera may genera
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Before Using Your Camera 18 Checking the Contents of the Package The following accessories are packaged with your camera. Check that all accessories are included. 1 Hot shoe cover FK Eyecup FQ Body mount cover (Installed on camera) (Installed on camera) (Installed on camera) USB cable Strap Rechargeable lithium-ion I-USB7 O-ST53 battery D-LI109 Battery charger AC plug cord Software (CD-ROM) D-BC109 S-SW110 Operating Manual (this manual) Refer to p.320 for information on optional accessories.
