SLR Digital Camera Quick Guide Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX u Digital Camera. When you use this camera for the first time, it is recommended you read this Quick Guide first in order to gain a feel for the basic operation of the camera. Refer to the separately supplied "Operating Manual" for further explanation of function and advanced operations of the camera, and refer to the separately supplied "PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual" and "PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 Operating Manual" for an explanation of how to connect the camera to your PC. Index Check Before Starting Checking the Contents of the Package ............................... 4 Names of Working Parts...................................................... 5 Getting Started Charging the Battery............................................................ 6 Attaching the Strap .............................................................. 7 Inserting the Battery............................................................. 8 Inserting the SD Memory Card ............................................ 9 Attaching the Lens ............................................................. 11 Turning the Camera On ..................................................... 12 Initial Settings .................................................................... 13 Hints - When an Incorrect Language is Set ....................... 14 8 Formatting the SD Memory Card ....................................... 17 9 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter........................................ 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Taking Pictures 1 Holding the Camera........................................................... 20 2 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings ............. 21 Hints - Subjects that are Difficult to Focus on .................... 24 3 Using a Zoom Lens............................................................ 25 4 Using the Built-in Flash...................................................... 26 5 Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function....... 27 Playing Back Still Pictures 1 Playing Back Images ......................................................... 28 2 Deleting Images................................................................. 30 3 Check Before Starting Checking the Contents of the Package The following accessories are packaged with your camera. Check that all accessories are included. Hot shoe cover FK (Installed on camera) Eyecup FP (Installed on camera) ME Viewfinder cap Sync socket 2P cap (Installed on camera) Body mount cover (Installed on camera) USB cable I-USB17 Video cable I-VC28 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW74, S-SW75 Strap O-ST53 Rechargeable lithium-ion D-LI50 battery Battery charger D-BC50 AC plug cord Operating Manual Quick Guide (this manual) 4 PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/ PENTAX REMOTE PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory Assistant 3 3 Operating Manual Operating Manual Names of Working Parts Check the names of the working parts on the camera used for basic recording and playing back operations. In this page, only the names of the working parts that appear in this Quick Guide are introduced. For further explanation about the names and functions of the working parts, refer to the Operating Manual (p.17 - 21). Main switch Shutter release button Mode dial Front e-dial Card cover Lens mount index (red dot) Lens unlock button K button Strap lug Focus mode lever Built-in Flash Diopter adjustment lever LCD panel Viewfinder 4 button 3 button i button M button Q button Card cover unlock lever Card access lamp Shake Reduction switch Four-way controller Monitor Tripod socket Battery cover unlock lever Battery cover 5 Getting Started Before turning the camera on and starting to shoot, You need to prepare the camera for use. Charging the Battery Battery charger D-BC50 Battery D-LI50 AC plug cord Indicator lamp 1 2 3 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. Face the mark on the exclusive battery up and insert it into the battery charger. The indicator lamp is lit red during charging. The indicator lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. 4 When the battery is fully charged, remove the battery from the battery charger. · Do not use the provided battery charger to charge batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI50. Charging other batteries may cause damage or overheating. · If the battery is correctly oriented and inserted into the battery charger but the indicator lamp is not lit, the battery is faulty. Install a new battery in the camera. · The maximum charging time is approximately 180 minutes. Charge in a location where the temperature is between 0°C and 40°C. (Charge time depends on temperature and remaining battery power.) · If usage time is reduced even when properly charged, the battery has reached the end of its usage span. Install a new battery in the camera. 6 For further information and precautions for the battery, refer to the Operating Manual (p.2 - 3 and p.35 - 39). Attaching the Strap Attach the supplied strap O-ST53 before shooting to prevent the camera being dropped. 1 Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug, then secure it on the inside of the clasp. 2 Pass the other end of the strap through the other strap lug on the camera, then secure it on the inside of the clasp. 7 Inserting the Battery For further information and precautions for the battery, refer to the Operating Manual (p.2 - 3 and p.35 - 39). 1 Open the battery cover. Lift the battery cover unlock lever, turn towards OPEN (1) to unlock, and then pull the cover open (2). 2 1 2 Face the mark on the battery towards the monitor, push the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow (1) and insert the battery. 1 Insert until the battery locks. Battery lock lever To remove the battery, push the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow (1) with your hand. The battery pops out slightly. Remove it. 3 Close the battery cover (1) and turn the battery cover unlock lever towards CLOSE (2) to lock. Stow the battery cover unlock lever when finished closing. 1 2 8 Inserting the SD Memory Card This camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card. (Both cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.) Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card (market product). For further information and precautions for the SD Memory Card, refer to the Operating Manual (p.40 - 41). 1 Lift the card cover unlock lever (1) and turn it towards OPEN (2). The card cover opens. 2 1 2 Insert the card all the way with the SD Memory Card label toward the monitor. To remove the SD Memory Card, push it in once. 9 3 Close the card cover. Be sure to fully close the card cover. The camera will not turn on if the card cover is open. 10 Attaching the Lens It is recommended to use the DA, D FA, FA J or other lenses with an Aperture s (Auto) position. · Turn the camera off before attaching or removing the lens to prevent unexpected lens movement. · We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents, damages and malfunctions resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers. For further information and precautions on selecting the lens or attaching or removing the lens, refer to the Operating Manual (p.50 - 51 and 249 - 251). 1 2 Check that the camera is turned off. Remove the body mount cover (1) and lens mount cover (2). Be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward to protect the lens mount from damage after removal. 3 Align the Lens mount index (red dots) on the camera and the lens, and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks. After attaching, turn the lens counterclockwise to check that the lens is locked in place. 11 4 Remove the front lens cap by pushing the indicated portions inward. To detach the lens, hold down the lens unlock button (3) and turn the lens counterclockwise. 3 Turning the Camera On 1 Move the main switch to [ON] position. The camera will turn on. Move the main switch to [OFF] position to turn off the camera. 12 Initial Settings Setting the Display Language You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed from the following: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Russian, Korean, Chinese (traditional/simplified) and Japanese. 1 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the desired language. The default setting is English. MENU Cancel OK OK 2 Press the 4 button. The [Initial Setting] screen for the selected language appears. Press the four-way controller (3) twice and proceed to Step 9 if [Hometown] does not have to be adjusted. Initial Setting Language New York Text Size MENU English Std. OK 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cancel OK Press the four-way controller (3). The cursor moves to W. Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way controller (45) to select the city. Press the four-way controller (3). The cursor moves to DST (daylight saving time). Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Press the 4 button. The camera returns to the [Initial Setting] screen. Press the four-way controller (3). The cursor moves to [Text Size]. 13 9 Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way controller (23) to select [Std.] or [Large]. Selecting [Large] magnifies the selected menu item. Initial Setting Language New York Text Size MENU English Std. Large OK 0 Press the 4 button twice. Cancel OK The screen for setting the date and time will be displayed. When an Incorrect Language is Set When you mistakenly select a language in the [Language/ ] screen, you can perform the following operations to set the correct language. 1 Press the 3 button once or twice AF.S 9 to display the guides on the monitor. The screen shown on the right is an P example of the guides displayed. The displayed screen will vary depending on RAW RAW+ P LINE AF the selected language. The guides appear on the monitor for 3 2008 / 01 / 01 00 : 00 00: seconds. (Capture mode) 2 Press the 3 button once. A is displayed in the upper tab. ([A Rec. Mode] menu) 3 Press the four-way controller (5) twice. R is displayed in the upper tab. ([R Set-up] menu) 4 Use the four-way controller (3) to select [Language/ ] in the bottom row. 5 Press the four-way controller (5). The [Language/ ] screen appears. 6 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the desired language and press the 4 button. The [R Set-up] menu for the selected language appears. Refer to the following pages on the Operating Manual and set the desired city for [Hometown] and the current date and time as necessary. · To change Hometown: "Setting the World Time" (p.221) · To change date and time: "Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style" (p.220) 14 Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style. 1 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. Date Adjust Date Style Date Time MENU mm/dd/yy 24h 01 / 01 / 2008 00 : 00 Cancel OK OK 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date style. Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [24h]. Date Adjust Date Style Date Time MENU mm/dd/yy 24h 01 / 01 / 2008 00 : 00 Cancel OK OK 4 5 6 Use the four-way controller (23) to select 24h (24-hour display) or 12h (12-hour display). Press the four-way controller (5). The frame returns to [Date Style]. Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Date]. 15 7 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to the month. Date Adjust Date Style Date Time MENU mm/dd/yy 24h 01 / 01 / 2008 00 : 00 Cancel OK OK 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to set the month. Set the day and year in the same manner. Next, set the time. If you select [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm depending on the time. 9 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture. If you set the date and time with the menu operations, the screen will return to the [R Set-up] menu. Press the 4 button again. When you finish the settings and press the 4 button, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds. For further information on how to change the language and date/time, refer to the Operating Manual (p.220, 224). 16 Formatting the SD Memory Card Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices. Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card. · Do not open the card cover while formatting SD Memory Card. The card may be damaged beyond use. · Formatting will delete all data, either protected or unprotected. Be aware. For further information and precautions for the SD Memory Card, refer to th ...