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Operating Manual
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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
SLR Digital Camera
FRANCE S.A.S. Cedex, FRANCE
(European Headquarters) (HQ - http://www.pentax.eu)
(France - http://www.pentax.fr)
PENTAX RICOH IMAGING Julius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, 22527 Hamburg,
DEUTSCHLAND GmbH GERMANY
(http://www.pentax
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e_kb524_84percent.book Page 0 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX A 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 position on the ape
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e_kb524_84percent.book Page 1 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 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 i
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e_kb524_84percent.book Page 2 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 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.
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e_kb524_84percent.book Page 3 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 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 breakdown. • Do not use the battery charger D-BC109 to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI109. Attempting to charge other types o
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e_kb524_84percent.book Page 4 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 4 • The batteries should be inserted correctly, observing (+) and (-) marks on the batteries. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may cause an explosion or fire. • When replacing the batteries, do not combine different brands, types or capacities. Also, do not combine old batteries with new ones. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may cause an explosion or fire. • Do not short the batteries or dispose of the batteries in fire.
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e_kb524_84percent.book Page 5 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 5 About the Battery and Charger • To keep the battery in optimum condition, avoid storing it in a fully charged state or in high temperatures. • If the battery is left inserted and the camera is not used for a long time, the battery will over-discharge and shorten the battery’s life. • Charging the battery a day before use or on the day of use is recommended. • The AC plug cord provided with this camera is developed exclusively
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e_kb524_84percent.book Page 6 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 6 • Avoid using or storing the camera where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference. • Avoid using or storing the camera in direct sunlight or in locations where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation. Other Precautions • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write- protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK prevents new data from being recorded on the card, the stored d
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e_kb524_84percent.book Page 7 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 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 Content
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e_kb524_84percent.book Page 8 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 8 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings.............................. 62 Using the Built-in Flash.................................................................. 66 Setting the Flash Mode ...................................................................... 66 Using the Built-in Flash ...................................................................... 69 Reviewing Images ...............................................
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e_kb524_84percent.book Page 9 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 9 Shooting with a Remote Control Unit (Optional) .............................. 119 Taking Pictures Continuously ...................................................... 121 Continuous Shooting........................................................................ 121 Interval Shooting .............................................................................. 123 Multi-exposure ....................................................
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e_kb524_84percent.book Page 10 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 10 Playback Functions and Image Editing 173 How to Operate the Playback/Editing Functions ......................... 174 Playback Mode Palette Items .......................................................... 174 Playback Menu Items....................................................................... 175 Setting the Playback Display Method .......................................... 176 Selecting the Playback Functions..............
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e_kb524_84percent.book Page 11 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 11 Changing the Naming System of the Folder .................................... 221 Creating New Folders ...................................................................... 221 Setting the Photographer Information .............................................. 222 Setting the DPOF Settings............................................................... 224 Connecting to a Computer 227 Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer..
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e_kb524_84percent.book Page 12 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 12 Main Specifications...................................................................... 272 Index............................................................................................ 279 WARRANTY POLICY.................................................................. 286
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e_kb524_84percent.book Page 13 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 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 the working parts. 2 2 Getting Started 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 basic operations for taking and playing back
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e_kb524_84percent.book Page 14 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 14 The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. Indicates reference page numbers explaining a related operation. 1 Indicates useful information. Indicates precautions to take when operating the camera. In this manual, the arrow keys of the four-way controller are referred to in the following way.
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e_kb524_84percent.book Page 15 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and the names and functions of the working parts before use. Checking the Contents of the Package ..................16 Names and Functions of the Working Parts ...........17 How to Change Function Settings ..........................36
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Before Using Your Camera e_kb524_84percent.book Page 16 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 16 Checking the Contents of the Package The following accessories are packaged with the camera. Check that all accessories are included. 1 Hot shoe cover FK Eyecup FR Body mount cover (installed on camera) (installed on camera) (installed on camera) Strap Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery charger O-ST53 battery D-LI109 D-BC109 AC plug cord USB cable Software (CD-ROM) I-USB7 S-SW128 Operating Manual Quick
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Before Using Your Camera e_kb524_84percent.book Page 17 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 17 Names and Functions of the Working Parts Microphone Image plane indicator 1 AF assist light Strap lug Lens mount index (red dot) Mirror Self-timer lamp/ Remote control receiver AF coupler Lens information contacts Hot shoe Built-in flash Diopter adjustment Speaker lever Viewfinder Strap lug SD Memory Card slot Monitor Card cover Terminal cover Card access lamp Cable release terminal Connection cable
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Before Using Your Camera e_kb524_84percent.book Page 18 Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13 PM 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. 1 7 2 3 4 8 5 9 6 0 a c d e f g b h 1 m (EV Compensation) 2 d (Green) button button Press to reset the values Press to set the EV being adjusted. co
