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Operating Manual
PENTAX Corporation 2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN
(http://www.pentax.co.jp/)
PENTAX Europe GmbH Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg,
(European Headquarters) GERMANY
(HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com)
(Germany - http://www.pentax.de)
PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks
SL3 8PN, U.K.
(http://www.pentax.co.uk)
PENTAX France S.A.S. 12/14, rue Jean Poulmarch, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex,
SLR Digital Camera
FRANCE
PENTAX
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Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX J 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, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an Aperture s (Auto) position. To use any other lens or accessory, see page 37 and 179. Regardin
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1 FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols. This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause Warning serious personal injury. This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause Caution minor or medium personal injury, or material loss. ABOUT THE CAMERA Warning • Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage area
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2 Caution • Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. Do not disassemble the battery. The battery could explode or catch fire. • Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The battery could explode or catch fire. The batteries that can be used in this camera, only the Ni-MH battery can be recharged. • Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal. • Some portions
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3 • Do not store the camera with preservatives and chemicals. Storage in high temperatures and high humidity can cause molding. Remove from case and store in a dry and well-ventilated location. • This camera is not waterproof, and cannot be used in the rain or where the camera could get wet. • 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 i
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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 ............
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5 Basic Operations 41 Basic Shooting Operation........................................................... 42 Holding the Camera............................................................................42 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings ..............................43 Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes............ 47 Using the Zoom Lens .................................................................. 48 Using the Built-in Flash.................................
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6 Menu Reference 91 Using the Button Functions........................................................ 92 Capture Mode.....................................................................................92 Playback .............................................................................................94 Using the Menu ............................................................................ 96 How to Operate the Menu...................................................................96 [
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7 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash ......................149 DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash...............................................................................151 Using an External Flash (Optional)...................................................153 Settings During Playback.......................................................... 160 Changing Playback Display Method ................................................160 Display
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8 Main Specifications ................................................................... 189 Specification for Remote Control (Optional) .....................................191 Glossary...................................................................................... 192 Index............................................................................................ 196 WARRANTY POLICY.................................................................. 200
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9 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 of various parts. 2 2 Getting Started 3 Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 4 3 Basic Operations Explains the procedures for taking, playing back, and printing still pictures. Read it to learn all of the basic operations about capt
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10 Memo
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1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and names of working parts before use. J Camera Characteristics .......................12 Checking the Contents of the Package ..............13 Names of Working Parts ......................................14
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Before Using Your Camera 12 J Camera Characteristics • Features a 23.5×15.7 mm CCD with 6.1 million effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic range. 1 • Features an AF sensor with 11 focusing points. The central 9 are wide cross area sensors. • Improved manual focusing using a viewfinder similar to a conventional 35 mm SLR camera, with 0.95× magnification. Also features a superimpose function in which the focus points on the viewfinder illuminate red. • Use CR-V3, AA lithium ba
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Before Using Your Camera Checking the Contents of the Package 13 The following accessories are packaged with your camera. Check that all accessories are included. 1 Hot shoe cover FK Eyecup FL ME Viewfinder cap (Installed on camera) (Installed on camera) Body mount cover USB cable Video cable (Installed on camera) I-USB17 I-VC28 Software (CD-ROM) Strap Lithium batteries S-SW28 O-ST10 CR-V3 (two) Operating Manual (this manual)
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Before Using Your Camera 15 K button Built-in flash Hot shoe Mode dial mc button 1 Strap lug LCD panel Diopter Cable switch adjustment lever terminal Card cover Card cover USB/Video terminal unlock lever DC input terminal Card access Terminal cover lamp LCD monitor Viewfinder
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Before Using Your Camera 16 LCD Monitor Indications The following indicators appear on the LCD monitor depending on the status of the camera. 1 LCD monitor While Power is On or Operating Mode Dial Guides appear on the LCD monitor for three seconds when powered on or setting dial mode. Select [Off] for [Guide display] in [H Set-up] to not show indicators. (p.99) 1 Flash mode 1 23 4 5 6 (Active mode appears) (p.49) 2 Drive mode (p.102) 1600 1 1600 600 3 AE metering (p.130) 4 Switch distance mea
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Before Using Your Camera 17 Capture Mode Press the M button in capture mode to display the capture function settings on the LCD monitor for 15 seconds. Detailed Information 1 Detailed Info D Detailed Info etailed Info Detailed Info 14 A AF AF F 1 15 2 3 4 5 6 16 ISO IISO SO 800 8 800 00 7 8 17 sRGB s sRGB RGB 100 1 100 00m mm mm m 11 18 9 10 12 1 12 2 // 24 2 24 4 // 2004 2004 2004 1 14 14 4 : : 2 25 25 5 12 13 1 Focus mode (p.118) 10 Recorded pixels (p.109) 2 Shooting mode (p.104) 11 Color sp
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