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Operating Manual
PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CO., LTD.
2-35-7, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN
(http://www.pentax.jp)
PENTAX RICOH IMAGING 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex,
FRANCE S.A.S. FRANCE
(European Headquarters) (HQ - http://www.pentax.eu)
Digital Camera
(France - http://www.pentax.fr)
PENTAX RICOH IMAGING Julius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, 22527 Hamburg,
DEUTSCHLAND GmbH GERMANY
(http://www.pentax.de)
PENTAX RICOH IMAGING PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough,
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Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Q10 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 Lenses that can be used with this camera are Q-mount lenses. Regarding copyrights Images taken with the PENTAX Q10 that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permis
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1 To users of this camera • Do not use or store this camera 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 camera’s internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation. • The liquid crystal panel used for the monitor is manufactured using extremely high precision technology. Althou
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2 • If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use immediately, remove the battery or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continued use can cause a fire or electrical shock. Caution • 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. • Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is a risk
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3 • Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while the cord is plugged in. • Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. This can cause an electric shock. • Do not drop the product, or subject it to violent impact. This can cause the product to breakdown. • Do not use the battery charger D-BC68P to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI68. Attempting to charge other types of batteries may cause an explosion or heating, or may damage
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4 Care to be Taken During Handling Before Using Your Camera • When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad. • When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or when traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a
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5 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. • Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning of the CMOS sensor. (This will involve a fee.) • Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain high performance. Storing Your Camera • Do not store the camera with preserv
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6 • Please note that deleting data stored on an SD Memory Card, or formatting an SD Memory Card does not completely erase the original data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered using commercially available software. If you are going to discard, give away or sell your SD Memory Card, you should ensure that the data on the card is completely deleted or the card itself is destroyed if it contains any personal or sensitive information. • The data on your SD Memory Card should be managed at
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7 Contents For Using Your Camera Safely ............................................................ 1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................... 4 Contents............................................................................................... 7 Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................... 13 Before Using Your Camera 15 Checking the Contents of the Package......................................16 Names and
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8 Basic Operations 51 Basic Shooting Operation ...........................................................52 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings.............................. 52 Using a Zoom Lens............................................................................ 54 Using the Built-in Flash ...............................................................55 Setting the Flash Mode ...................................................................... 55 Shooting with the Flash...
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9 Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake.............................................................................................93 Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function....................... 93 Shooting with Self-timer ..................................................................... 95 Shooting with Remote Control (Optional) .......................................... 96 Taking Pictures Continuously.....................................................9
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10 Setting the Lens Functions .......................................................142 Setting the ND Filter......................................................................... 142 Correcting Lens Distortion ............................................................... 143 Playback Functions 145 Playback Functions Operation..................................................146 Playback Mode Palette Items .......................................................... 146 Playback Menu Items..
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11 Changing Additional Settings 177 How to Operate the Set-up Menu..............................................178 Set-up Menu Items........................................................................... 178 Camera Settings .........................................................................180 Setting the Sound Effects, Date and Time, and Display Language ......................................................................................... 180 Setting the Monitor and the Menu Dis
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12 Appendix 215 Default Settings ..........................................................................216 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations...........222 Using a K-Mount Lens ..................................................................... 223 Cleaning the CMOS Sensor.......................................................224 Removing Dust by Shaking the CMOS Sensor (Dust Removal) ..... 224 Error Messages..................................................................
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13 Composition of the Operating Manual This Operating Manual contains the following chapters. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 Explains the provided 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-related functions
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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. In this Operating Manual, the buttons of the four- way controller are referred to in the following way.
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1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and the names and functions of working parts before use. Checking the Contents of the Package ..............16 Names and Functions of the Working Parts ......17 How to Change Function Settings ......................30
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Before Using Your Camera 16 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 Body mount cover Strap (Installed on camera) (Installed on camera) O-ST131 Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery charger AC plug cord battery D-LI68 D-BC68P USB cable Software (CD-ROM) Operating Manual I-USB7 S-SW131 (this manual)
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Before Using Your Camera 17 Names and Functions of the Working Parts Speaker Lens mount index (red dot) 1 AF assist light/ Built-in flash Self-timer lamp Strap lug Remote control receiver Lens information contacts Card cover CMOS sensor Microphone Hot shoe Remote control receiver Card access lamp Strap lug Battery cover Monitor HDMI terminal (Type D) Terminal cover Connection cable cover Tripod socket PC/AV terminal
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Before Using Your Camera 18 Capture Mode Here, you can learn which parts are used and how they function when in capture mode. 1 The factory default setting of each part is explained here, but some parts have multiple functions and work differently depending on the selected setting. 13 2 4 5 8 6 9 7 0 a b c d
