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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 Cedex,
FRANCE S.A.S. FRANCE
(European Headquarters) (HQ - http://www.pentax.eu)
(France - http://www.pentax.fr)
Digital Camera
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, Berks
UK LTD. SL
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Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX 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. Regarding copyrights Images taken with the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please ta
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Regarding Product Registration In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. Refer to “Connecting to a Computer” (p.183) for more information. 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 p
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About the Camera Warning • Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are present inside the camera, with the risk of electric shock. • If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging the camera, never touch the exposed portion. There is a risk of electric shock. • Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks. • If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a stran
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• Do not disassemble or modify the AC adapter. This can cause a fire or electric shock. • If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the AC adapter or other abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue use and consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the adapter can cause a fire or electric shock. • If water should happen to get inside the AC adapter, consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the adapter can cause a fire or electric shock. • If you see a lightning fl
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• If any leakage from the batteries should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately. Caution • This camera uses four AA alkaline, AA lithium or AA Ni-MH batteries. Do not use batteries other than those specified here. Using other types of batteries may cause the camera to function poorly, or the batteries may explode or cause a fire. • Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The bat
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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 time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or when traveling). Contents
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• Be careful not to overtighten the tripod screw when using a tripod. 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. Storing Your Camera • Do not store the camera with preservatives or chemicals. Storage in high temperatures and high humidity can cause mold to grow on the camera. Remove the camera from its case
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• Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable. • The data on the SD Memory Card may be lost in the following circumstances. We do not accept any liability for data that is deleted (1) when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user. (2) when the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference. (3) when the SD Memory Card has not been used for a long time. (4) when the SD Memory Card is ejected or the batter
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Contents Using Your Camera Safely...............................................................1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................5 Contents ...........................................................................................8 Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................15 Camera Features.................................................................................16 Checking the Contents of the Pac
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Setting the Camera Functions...........................................................49 Operating the Menus ......................................................................49 Menu List........................................................................................52 Taking Pictures 56 Taking Still Pictures............................................................................56 Holding the Camera........................................................................56 Adjus
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Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels......................................91 Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures ....................................92 Setting the White Balance ..............................................................93 Setting the AE Metering..................................................................95 Setting the Sensitivity .....................................................................96 Setting the AUTO ISO Range..............................
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Playing Back and Deleting Images 118 Playing Back Images ........................................................................118 Playing Back Still Pictures ............................................................118 Playing Back Movies ....................................................................119 Multi-Image Display ......................................................................120 Using the Playback Function ........................................................122 S
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Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)................................................159 Printing a Single Image ................................................................159 Printing All Images........................................................................161 Settings 162 Camera Settings................................................................................162 Changing the [W Setting] Menu....................................................162 Formatting the Memory .......
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Connecting to a Computer 183 Connecting to a Computer...............................................................183 Setting the USB Connection Mode...............................................183 Connecting the Camera and the Computer..................................184 Disconnecting the Camera from the Computer ............................185 Using the Provided Software...........................................................186 System Requirements .....................................
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In this manual, the method for operating the four-way controller is shown in illustrations, such as in the ones below. 2 4 5 3 The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the 1 related operation. indicates information that is useful to know. indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera. This is the mode for capturing still pictures and recording movies. In this manual, the mode for taki
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Composition of the Operating Manual This Operating Manual contains the following chapters. 1 Getting Started ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1 This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read this chapter and follow the instructions. 2 2 Common Operations –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the buttons and how to use the menus. For more details, re
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Camera Features In addition to basic picture-taking, this camera has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section describes how to make the most of the key features of your camera. For details of camera operations, refer to the pages for each function. Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions! The user-friendly design of this camera enables easy operation with only a few buttons. Simply by choosing the appropriate icon, you can select the shooting mode (p
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Perfect for Portrait Shots! This camera comes with a “Face Detection” function that spots the faces in your shot and automatically adjusts the focus and exposure for the faces. It can detect up to 32 people per shot*, so it will help you take perfect group shots too. It will automatically release the shutter when one or more of the subjects are smiling, or it will tell you that anyone blinked, so you can take many shots from which you can choose the best. * Up to 31 face detection frames ar
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Advanced Movie Recording Functions This camera has a “Movie SR” function to reduce camera shake during movie recording (p.114). You can record movies in 1920 × 1080 pixel (16:9) Full HD format (p.114) and can enjoy viewing high-quality movies on AV devices by connecting the camera using a commercially available HDMI cable (p.134). Use the camera to shoot fun-filled movies of your children or pets as a visual diary of their development (p.108). A Multitude of Functions Inside the Camera for
