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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,
SLR Digital Camera
Systems S.A.S. FRANCE
(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 X 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.59
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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. Althoug
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2 • 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 the monitor be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin 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. In case of any abnormality, stop using the camera and get medical attentio
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3 • Do not drop the product, or subject it to violent impact. This can cause equipment breakdown. • Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI90. Attempting to charge other types of batteries may cause an explosion or heating, or may damage the battery charger. About the 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 attenti
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4 3. To avoid the risk of a small accessory such as the battery or SD Memory Cards from being swallowed by mistake, keep them out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if an accessory is accidentally swallowed. 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 t
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5 • Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salt. These could cause the camera to breakdown. Wipe the camera to dry off any rain or water drops. • Please do not press forcefully on the monitor. This could cause it to break or malfunction. • Be careful not to overtighten the screw in the tripod socket when using a tripod. Cleaning Your Camera • Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol, or benzine. • Use a lens brush to remove dust a
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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 X Characteristics ................................................................. 16
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7 Initial Settings .............................................................................. 63 Setting the Display Language.............................................................63 Setting the Date and Time..................................................................67 Basic Operations 69 Basic Shooting Operation........................................................... 70 Holding the Camera............................................................................70 Letting t
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8 Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake .......................................................................................... 139 Using the Shake Reduction Function ...............................................139 Shooting with Self-timer....................................................................143 Shooting with Remote Control (Optional) .........................................145 Shooting with the Mirror Lock-up Function ..................................
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9 Shooting Settings 199 Setting a File Format ................................................................. 200 Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels...................................................200 Setting the JPEG Quality Level ........................................................201 Setting a File Format ........................................................................202 Setting the White Balance......................................................... 205 Fine-tuning the White
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10 Rotating Images ......................................................................... 249 Deleting Multiple Images........................................................... 250 Deleting Selected Images.................................................................250 Deleting a Folder ..............................................................................252 Deleting All Images...........................................................................253 Protecting Images from D
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11 Setting the Guide Display Time ........................................................293 Setting the Initial Menu Tab Displayed .............................................294 Setting the Status Screen Display ....................................................295 Setting the Display for Instant Review..............................................296 Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor............................................297 Adjusting the Color of the Monitor ..................
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12 Detecting Dust on the CMOS Sensor (Dust Alert)........................................................................................341 Removing Dust with a Blower...........................................................343 Optional Accessories ................................................................ 345 Error Messages .......................................................................... 351 Troubleshooting.....................................................................
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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. X Characteristics ..........................................16 Checking the Contents of the Package ..............18 Names and Functions of Working Parts ............19 Display Indicators ................................................24 How to Change Function Settings ......................39 Using the Mode Dial .............................................45
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Before Using Your Camera 16 X Characteristics • Features a 23.7×15.7 mm CMOS sensor with approximately 16.28 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 an AF sensor with 11 focusing points. The central 9 focusing points are wide cross area sensors. • Features a viewfinder sim
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Before Using Your Camera 17 • Records images in the versatile JPEG format or the high quality and fully editable RAW format. You can also select JPEG+RAW and record in both formats simultaneously. When the file format of the last captured image is JPEG, and its data still remains in the buffer memory, you can additionally save the image in RAW format. RAW images can be easily processed internally by the camera. 1 • Up to five setting patterns can be saved in A mode. In addition, functions
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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 FR ME viewfinder cap (Installed on camera) (Installed on camera) Triangular ring and Sync socket 2P cap Body mount cover protective cover (Installed on camera) (Installed on camera) (Installed on camera) USB cable AV cable Strap I-USB7 I-AVC7 O-ST53 Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery charger AC plug cord batt
