Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Thank you for purchasing the 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 using 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 take care, as there are even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display. Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also. To users of this camera · There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. · The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. However, this has no effect on the recorded image. Regarding trademarks · PENTAX, Optio and smc PENTAX are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation. · The SD logo is a trademark. · All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved. PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Regarding PictBridge PictBridge allows the user to connect the printer and digital camera directly, using the unified standard for the direct printout of images. You can print images directly from the camera through a few simple operations. · There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual are different form the actual product. FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but please pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the following symbols during use. Warning These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience serious difficulties if the warnings are not heeded. Caution These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience minor or middling difficulties or physical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded. About the Camera Warning · Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera. High voltages are present within the camera, and there is therefore a danger of electric shocks if the camera is taken apart. · If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of, for example, the camera being dropped, please do not under any circumstances touch such exposed portions, as there is a danger of receiving an electric shock. · Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous. Please take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks. · To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory Card out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if a memory card is accidentally swallowed. · Use an AC adapter that is of the power and voltage specified for exclusive use with this product. The use of an AC adapter other than that specified exclusively for use with this product may cause fire or electric shocks. · If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter and contact your nearest PENTAX service center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock. 1 Caution · Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode. · 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. · Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns. · Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a risk of discoloring. · If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately. · If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes, wash the affected areas thoroughly with water. · 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 of the camera heat up during use, so please take care, as there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time. · Should the LCD 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 in your mouth. Handling precautions for batteries · This camera uses two AA alkaline, AA lithium, AA Ni-MH, AA nickel manganese batteries or one CR-V3 battery. Do not use batteries other than those specified here. Using some other type of battery may cause the camera to function poorly, or the batteries may rupture or cause a fire. · AA alkaline, AA lithium, AA nickel manganese and CR-V3 batteries cannot be recharged. Do not try to take the batteries apart. The batteries may rupture or leak if you try to charge them or take them apart. · Do not replace the batteries with batteries that are different brands, types or capacities. Also, do not combine old batteries with new ones. Doing so may cause the batteries to rupture or cause a fire. · Do not insert the batteries with the positive (+) and negative (-) poles in the wrong orientation. Doing so may cause the batteries to rupture or cause a fire. 2 About the AC Adapter Caution · Do not place heavy objects on the AC plug cord, allow heavy objects to drop onto it or allow the AC plug cord to become damaged due to excessive bending. If the AC plug cord becomes damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center. · Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still plugged in. · Do not plug in the AC plug cord with wet hands. This can cause an electrical shock. · Do not subject the product to strong impacts or allow it to drop onto a hard surface. This can cause a malfunction. 3 Care to be Taken During Handling · Take the international warranty card with you when you travel abroad. Also take the Worldwide Service Network 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 during traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc. · The lens on this camera is not exchangeable. The lens is not removable. · Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol or benzene. · Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot inside. · Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided. Remove from case and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage. · Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. · Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure. Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, or ship, etc. · The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). · The liquid crystal display will become black at high temperatures but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to. · The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low temperatures. This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault. · Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high performance. 4 · If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided. · Avoid contact with garbage, dirt, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, salt, etc. as this may cause damage to the camera. If rain or drops of water get onto the camera, please wipe dry. · Refer to "Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card" (p.22) regarding the SD Memory Card. · Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor. This could cause breakage or malfunction. · Be careful not to sit down with the camera in your back pocket as this may damage the exterior of the camera or the LCD monitor. · When using a tripod with the camera, be careful not to overtighten the screw in the tripod socket on the camera. Regarding Product Registration In order to better service 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 the PC Connection Manual (bottom right of reverse side) for more information. 5 Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA .............................................1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................4 Contents ...........................................................................................6 Contents of the Operating Manual..................................................11 Checking the Contents of the Package ..........................................12 Names of Parts...............................................................................13 Names of Operating Parts ..............................................................14 Getting Started 15 Attaching the Strap.............................................................................15 Powering the Camera .........................................................................16 Installing the Batteries ....................................................................16 Using a Household Power Outlet ...................................................18 Using the AC Adapter Overseas ....................................................19 Installing the SD Memory Card..........................................................21 Recorded Pixels and Quality ..........................................................23 Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................25 Checking the SD Memory Card......................................................25 Playback Only Mode.......................................................................26 Voice Recording Only Mode...........................................................27 Initial Setting .......................................................................................28 Setting the Display Language.........................................................28 Setting the Date and Time..............................................................30 Quick Start 32 Taking Still Pictures............................................................................32 Playing Back Still Pictures.................................................................34 Playing Back Images ......................................................................34 Playing Back the Previous or Next Image ......................................34 Rotating the Displayed Image ........................................................35 Common Operations 36 Using the Button Functions...............................................................36 Capture Mode.................................................................................36 Playb ...