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SLR Digital Camera Operating Manual For optimum camera performance, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Thank you for buying the PENTAX w 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 FA J lenses and lenses that have an Aperture A (Auto) position. To use any other lens or accessory, use the custom function settings to set the camera to allow shutter release in modes other than lens Aperture A. Under the default settings, the camera will cease to operate. See page 113 for setting custom functions. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the w 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, industrial enterprise or as items for 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. Regarding trademarks · CompactFlash and CF are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation. · PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation. · w is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation. · Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands, B.U. · PENTAX PHOTO Browser and PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory are registered trademarks of Pentax Corporation. · All other brands or product names are trademarks of registered trademarks of their respective companies. · The USB driver uses software developed by inSilicon Corporation. Copyright © 2002 inSilicon Corporation. All rights reserved. · This product supports PRINT Image Matching II. When used in combination, PRINT Image Matching II enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved. PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 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. · There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual are different form the actual product. 1 FOR YOUR SAFETY We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols. Warning This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injury. Caution This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injury, or material loss. 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 the risk of electric shock. · Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Take care that small children do not hang the strap over their necks. · Do not look directly at the sun through the camera, as viewing the sun may damage your eyes, and / or parts of the camera (e.g.: shutter curtains, etc.) · Be sure to store batteries out of the reach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if accidentally swallowed. · Always use the AC adapter specified exclusively for this product, with the specified power and voltage. Using an AC adapter not exclusive to this product, or using the exclusive AC adapter with an unspecified power or voltage can cause a fire, electric shock, or camera breakdown. · If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use immediately, remove the batteries or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX service center. Continued use could cause a fire or electric shock. · During thunderstorms, unplug and discontinue use of the AC adapter. Continued use could cause equipment failure, a fire, or electric shock. Caution · Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. Do not disassemble the battery. The battery could explode or catch fire. · Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The battery could explode or catch fire. Of the batteries that can be used in this camera, only the Ni-MH battery can be recharged. · 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. There is the risk of low temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods. · Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns. 2 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE · Misuse of the battery can cause hazards such as leakage, overheating, explosion, etc. The battery should be inserted correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -) marked on the battery and the camera. · Battery performance may be temporarily hindered in low temperatures, but will recover in normal temperatures. · Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling. · If the built-in flash is used continuously, the battery may become warm, but it does not mean that the battery is faulty; it is one of the battery's characteristics. · Replace the batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery brands, type or an old battery with a new one. It may cause explosion or overheating. Handling the Camera · Always confirm that the camera is working properly when the camera has not been used for a long time, or before important occasions (weddings, trips, etc.). PENTAX is not responsible for consequential damages (costs incurred for photography, lost profits, etc.) arising from failure of this product. · Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol, or benzene. · Do not subject to high temperatures or high humidity. Do not leave the camera in a vehicle, as the temperature can get very high. · Do not store the camera with preservatives and chemicals. Storage in high temperatures and high humidity can cause molding. Remove from case and store in a dry and well-ventilated location. · This camera is not waterproof, and cannot be used in the rain or where the camera could get wet. · Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships. · The temperature range for camera use is 0°C to 40°C. · The LCD display may appear black under high temperatures, but will return to normal as temperatures normalize. · The LCD display may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due to liquid crystal properties, and is not a fault. · Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain high performance. · Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, retrieving the camera after decreasing the temperature difference. · Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salts. These could cause a camera breakdown. Wipe dry any rain or water drops on the camera. · Use a blower or lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or viewfinder. Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens or viewfinder screen. · See "Precautions When Using a CF Card" (p.151) for details on the compact flash memory card (CF Card). · Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor. This could cause breakage or malfunction. 3 CONTENTS FOR YOUR SAFETY............................................................................1 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE ............................................2 Handling the Camera............................................................................2 CONTENTS ..........................................................................................3 Contents of this manual ........................................................................7 Before using your camera 9 Camera Characteristics ............................................................... 10 Checking Package Contents....................................................... 11 Names of Working Parts ............................................................. 12 Camera ...............................................................................................12 LCD Panel Indications ........................................................................14 LCD Monitor Indications .....................................................................15 Viewfinder Indications.........................................................................17 Getting Started 19 Attaching the Strap ...................................................................... 20 Powering the Camera .................................................................. 21 Batteries..............................................................................................22 Battery level indicator .........................................................................23 Backup battery....................................................................................23 Number of Captures and Playback Time (new batteries) ...................24 Using the AC Adapter .........................................................................25 Turning the Camera On and Off.................................................. 26 Initial Settings .............................................................................. 27 Setting the Display Language.............................................................27 Setting the Home Town ......................................................................28 Setting the D.S.T. Mode .....................................................................28 Setting the Video Output Format ........................................................29 Setting the Date and Time ..................................................................29 Attaching the Lens....................................................................... 32 Installing / Removing the CF Card.............................................. 34 Installing..............................................................................................34 Removing............................................................................................35 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ............................................... 36 4 Basic Operation 37 Basic Operation (Shooting)......................................................... 38 Holding the Camera............................................................................38 Taking Pictures ...................................................................................39 Basic Operation (Playback) ........................................................ 41 Playing Back Images ..........................................................................41 Selecting Previous or Next Images.....................................................42 Shooting Functions 43 Selecting the Drive Mode ............................................................ 44 Single-frame shooting.........................................................................44 Consecutive Shooting.........................................................................45 Self-Timer shooting.............................................................................46 Remote Control Shooting ...................................................................49 Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level......................... 51 Setting the Recorded Pixels ...............................................................51 Setting the Quality Level.....................................................................52 Setting the Sensitivity ................................................................. 54 Setting the White Balance ........................................................... 55 Selecting the Metering Method ................................................... 57 Using the Multi(16)-Segment Metering ...............................................57 Using the Center-Weighted Metering .................................................58 Using the Spot Metering .....................................................................58 Capture Modes ............................................................................. 59 Using the Green Program AE mode ...................................................59 Using the P (Hyper Program) mode ...................................................60 Using the Tv (Shutter-priority) mode...................................................62 Using the Av (Aperture-priority) mode ................................................64 Using the M (Hyper manual exposure) mode .....................................66 Using the B (Bulb) mode.....................................................................68 About the AE-L (AE Lock)...................................................................69 Focusing ....................................................................................... 70 Using the AF.S Autofocus (Single mode) ...........................................70 Using the AF.C Autofocus (Continuous mode)...................................71 Manual Focus .....................................................................................72 Selecting the focus points...................................................................74 Focus lock...........................................................................................76 Autofocus illuminator ..........................................................................78 Hard-to-Autofocus Subjects................................................................78 AF Button............................................................................................78 5 EV Compensation ........................................................................ 79 Using the Zoom Lens .................................................................. 81 Auto Bracketing ........................................................................... 82 Multiple Exposure Shooting........................................................ 84 Using the Flash ............................................................................ 86 Using the built-in flash ........................................................................86 Using an External Flash......................................................................93 Playback Functions 99 Zoom Playback........................................................................... 100 Nine-Image Display .................................................................... 101 Deleting Images ......................................................................... 102 Deleting a Single Image....................................................................102 Deleting All Images...........................................................................103 Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)........................................104 Printing Service Settings (DPOF) ............................................. 106 Single Image Settings.......................................................................106 Settings for All Images......................................................................108 Settings 111 Setting Menu List ....................................................................... 112 How to Operate the Settings Menu........................................... 113 Camera Settings......................................................................... 114 Formatting a CF card........................................................................114 Setting the Custom Functions...........................................................115 Setting the Color Saturation..............................................................117 Setting the Image Sharpness ...........................................................117 Setting the Contrast ..........................................................................118 Setting the Instant Review ................................................................118 Auto Power Off .................................................................................119 Turning the Beep On and Off............................................................119 Changing the Date Style and Date / Time ........................................120 Setting the World Time .....................................................................120 Setting the Display Language...........................................................122 Selecting the Video Output Format...................................................123 Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness .................................................123 Resetting the File Number ................................................................124 Setting the Slideshow .......................................................................125 6 Sensor Cleaning ...............................................................................125 Resetting to Default Settings ............................................................126 Custom Function Chart ............................................................. 127 List of City Names...................................................................... 130 Connecting 131 Connecting to a TV .................................................................... 132 Connecting to a PC .................................................................... 133 Appendix 135 More Details about Capture Functions .................................... 136 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed...............................................136 Calculating flash distance from the aperture used (using built-in flash)...........................................................................139 Calculating aperture used from the flash distance (using the built-in flash).....................................................................139 F, FA and FA J Lenses Compatibility with the Built-in Flash ............140 Setting the White Balance Manually .................................................142 FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENS COMBINATIONS ..............................................................................144 Optional Accessories ................................................................ 146 Battery grip D-BG1 ...........................................................................146 AC adaptor D-AC10..........................................................................146 Cable Switch.....................................................................................146 Flash Accessories.............................................................................147 For Viewfinder...................................................................................148 Camera Case....................................................................................148 Others ...............................................................................................148 Cleaning the CCD....................................................................... 149 Precautions Regarding Memory Cards.................................... 151 Error Messages .......................................................................... 152 Troubleshooting......................................................................... 153 Main Specifications ................................................................... 154 Specification for Remote Control (Optional) .....................................157 Program lines....................................................................................158 Glossary...................................................................................... 160 WARRANTY POLICY.................................................................. 162 7 Contents of this manual This operating manual contains the following chapters. 1 Before using your camera Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names of various parts. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 Getting Started Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 3 Basic Operation Explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if you want to get started right away. 4 Shooting Functions Explains how to take better pictures by using the various shooting functions. 5 Playback Functions Explains how to play back images and how to delete. 6 Settings Explains setting camera functions. 7 Connecting Explains how to connect your camera to a TV or PC. 8 Appendix Explains troubleshooting, introduces accessories sold separately and provides various resources. The symbols used in this operating manual are explained below. Shows reference page number explaining a related operation. Shows information useful to know. Shows precautions to take when operating the camera. 1 Before using your camera Camera Characteristics ........................................10 Checking Package Contents ................................11 Names of Working Parts.......................................12 10 Camera Characteristics · Uses a 23.5×15.7mm CCD with 6.1 mega-pixels of effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic range. · Small, light, and highly rigid among digital cameras with interchangeable lenses. · Consecutive shooting at approximately three 2.6 per second (6 frames max.) with noise reduction off. · Features a newly developed AF sensor, with 11-point distance measurement. (Center uses a wide cross area AF including 9 focus points.) · Improved manual focusing using a viewfinder similar to a conventional 35mm SLR camera, but with 0.95× magnification. Also features a superimpose function, in which the focus points on the viewfinder illuminate red. · Can use two CR-V3 lithium batteries, four AA lithium batteries, four AA Ni-MH batteries or four AA alkaline batteries. · Features the two-dial hyper operating system. · Can install the battery grip (sold separately) which uses the same batteries as the camera, extends battery life and has a vertical shutter release button. This camera can be used with a variety of Pentax 35mm interchangeable lenses. While the size of the CCD is 23.5×15.7mm, the format size of the 35mm camera is 36×24mm. As a result, the angle of view (the size and scale of the subject to be photographed) will differ from 35mm cameras when lenses of the same focal length are used to take pictures from the same distance. The format size of a 35mm camera is approximately 1.5 times larger than the format size of this camera. As such, focal distance when the lens for 35mm format lens is attached to this camera will be equivalent to approx. 1.5 times more than the value noted on the lens. 1 Before using your camera Checking Package Contents The following accessories are packaged with your camera. 11 1 Before using your camera Hot shoe cover FK (Supplied with camera) Eyecup FL (Supplied with camera) ME Viewfinder cap Body mount cover (Supplied with camera) USB cable I-USB2 Video cable I-VC2 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW10 Strap O-ST10 Lithium batteries CR-V3 (two) SLR Digital Camera Operating Manual Operating manual For optimum camera performance, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Lithium battery CR2016 (Installed on camera) Operating manual PENTAX PHOTO Browser PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory Operating manual 12 Names of Working Parts 1 Before using your camera Camera Main switch Shutter release button Self-timer lamp Flash mode button Drive mode button Green button X-synch terminal Mirror Manual white balance button Mode dial AF coupler Lens mount index Lens unlock button Lens information contacts Exposure compensation button AF button Tv dial Focus mode lever AE lock button / Protect button MENU button Delete button Strap lug INFO button Playback button Backup battery chamber cover Four-way controller / OK button Focus point select dial Access lamp Battery cover Battery cover Battery grip unlock lever Tripod connection socket terminal cover 13 Built-in flash Hot shoe Diopter adjustment lever LCD panel Flash pop-up button Metering mode select lever Av dial Nine-image display / Zoom display dial Card cover Card cover unlock lever 1 Before using your camera Cable release socket Terminal cover Viewfinder LCD monitor Multiple exposure / Auto bracket button DPOF button PC / Video terminal DC input terminal 14 LCD Panel Indications 1 2 3 4 1 Before using your camera 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 6 10 11 12 13 14 15 7 8 9 Quality level (p.52) Recorded Pixels (p.51) Drive mode (p.44) Flash mode (p.86) Shutter speed (p.62) Sensitivity (p.54) Tv dial enabled (p.62) Av dial enabled (p.64) Aperture (p.64) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 White balance mode (p.55, 142) Busy Battery exhaustion warning (p.24) Auto Bracket (p.82) Multiple exposure shooting (p.84) Number of recordable images Exposure compensation step (p.79) Multiple exposure frames (p.84) Exposure compensation (p.79) Turn the main switch to | to see the LCD panel in the dark. The LCD panel will light up for about 10 seconds. The LCD panel on the AF360FGZ will also light up when the AF360FGZ is used. 15 LCD Monitor Indications 1. Capture Mode Press the INFO button in capture mode to display the capture function settings on the LCD monitor. 5 1 Before using your camera Information AF.S 1 2 3 4 S 1 ISO 200 WB AWB 18mm L sRGB 2003/10/01 12:00 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 Color space (p.128) Sensitivity (p.54) Quality level / Recorded pixels (p.51, 52) White Balance (p.55, 142) Custom Function (p.115) Focus mode (p.70) 7 8 9 10 11 12 Focus points (p.74) Saturation (p.117) Sharpness (p.117) Contrast (p.118) Lens focal length Date and Time 16 2. Playback The camera switches between Normal Playback Screen Histogram Display Detailed Information Display every time you press the INFO button during playback. 1 Before using your camera · Histogram · Detailed information 34 5 6 100-0120 2 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 AF.S P 1/2000 F2.8 +0.5Ev ISO 800 WB S 100-0121 2 16 17 18 19 20 21 1 N 100mm L sRGB 2003/10/01 12:00 14 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Histogram Folder name / File name (p.124) Drive mode (p.44) Exposure compensation step (p.79) Auto bracket / Multiple exposure (p.82, 84) Focus mode (p.70) Aperture value (p.64) Shutter speed (p.62) Capture mode 7 :Green program AE mode (p.59) e :Hyper-Program (p.60) b :Shutter speed-priority AE (p.62) c :Aperture-priority AE (p.64) a :Hyper-Manual (p.66) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Metering mode (p.57) Sensitivity (p.54) Recorded quality / pixels (p.51, 52) White balance (p.55, 142) Flash mode (p.86) Color space (p.128) Focus points (p.74) Saturation (p.117) Sharpness (p.117) Contrast (p.118) Lens focal length Captured date and time Press the four-way controller (23) in the histogram display to move the histogram display position up or down. 17 Viewfinder Indications 2 1 1 Before using your camera 3 3 13 12 4 11 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Focus points Spot metering frame Autofocus frame Shutter speed Flash status information Focus points indication Focus indicator 8 9 10 11 12 13 Tv dial enabled Av dial enabled AE Lock indicator Aperture value Number of recordable images Exposure compensation step Bar graph The focus points are superimposed in red when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down. The superimpose function can be canceled using the custom function. See page 115 for setting Custom Functions. 2 Getting Started Attaching the Strap ...............................................20 Powering the Camera............................................21 Turning the Camera On and Off...........................26 Initial Settings........................................................27 Attaching the Lens ................................................32 Installing / Removing the CF Card.......................34 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter.........................36 20 Attaching the Strap 1 2 Getting Started Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug, then secure to the inside of the clasp. 2 Pass the other end of the strap through the other strap lug on the camera, then secure to the inside of the clasp. Powering the Camera Load batteries in the camera. Use two CR-V3, or use four AA lithium batteries, AA Ni-MH batteries, or AA alkaline batteries. 21 1 Open the battery cover by pushing the battery cover unlock lever as shown in the illustration and slide the battery cover toward the lens before flipping it open. Insert the batteries according to the + / - indicator in the battery chamber. 2 Getting Started 2 3 Press down on the batteries with the battery cover to close and slide it as shown in the illustration. · Please use the AC adapter when using the camera for a prolonged period. (p.25) · Check the battery orientation if the camera will not operate properly after replacing the batteries. · The optional battery grip D-BG1 is also available. 22 2 Getting Started · AA lithium batteries, AA alkaline batteries and CR-V3 are not rechargeable. · Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries when the power switch is on. · Remove the batteries when you will not use the camera for a long while. Otherwise, the battery may leak. · If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert new batteries after a long while, follow the procedure for "Setting the Date and Time" p.29. · Insert batteries correctly. Batteries inserted backwards can cause a camera breakdown. · Replace all the batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery type, brands or an old battery with a new one. Batteries You can use a variety of batteries with your camera. Battery performance differ by battery type. Please choose the type that best suits your purpose. CR-V3 The provided CR-V3 is a long-life battery and is convenient for trips. AA Ni-MH battery These are rechargeable for multiple uses and are economical. AA lithium batteries It is recommended that you use these batteries in cold climates. It shows a fine performance in such cold temperatures. AA alkaline batteries You can use readily available AA alkaline batteries when your usual batteries run out. AA alkaline batteries may not adequately handle all the camera functions under certain conditions. We do not recommend their use except in emergencies. 23 Battery level indicator You can confirm remaining battery life by checking the { displayed on the LCD panel. { } ? : Adequate power : : Battery is running low : : Battery is exhausted : The camera turns off after displaying this message. 2 Getting Started [Battery Depleted] : Backup battery When the backup battery is nearly exhausted, the date and time setting screen will appear on the LCD monitor when you change the camera batteries. When this happens, change the backup battery (CR2016). (Replace the battery once every five years.) 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Use a coin to remove the backup battery chamber cover. 24 3 Remove the backup battery from the backup battery chamber cover using a pen tip or similar object and insert a new backup battery with the + facing towards the cover. Close the backup battery chamber cover until it clicks. 2 Getting Started 4 Number of Captures and Playback Time (new batteries) Batteries (temperature) CR-V3 AA Lithium Ni-MH AA-Alkaline (20°C) (0°C) (20°C) (0°C) (20°C) (0°C) (20°C) (0°C) Flash photography 50% use 100% use Approx.1000 Approx.900 Approx.800 Approx.650 Approx.600 Approx.500 Approx.900 Approx.800 Approx.700 Approx.800 Approx.700 Approx.600 Approx.450 Approx.400 Approx.350 Approx.400 Approx.350 Approx.300 Approx.110 Approx.100 Approx.80 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Normal recording Playback time (min.) Approx.600 Approx.400 Approx.400 Approx.350 Approx.300 Approx.250 Approx.120 Approx.60 · These figures are based on PENTAX measuring conditions and may vary by capture mode or shooting conditions. · Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature decreases. When using the camera in cold climates, have extra batteries on hand, keeping them warm in your pocket. Battery performance will return to normal when returned to room temperature. · AA alkaline batteries may not adequately handle all the camera functions. We do not recommend their use except in emergencies. · When traveling overseas, taking pictures in cold climates, or when you will be taking a lot of pictures, please have extra batteries ready. · For image storage capacity when using the Battery Grip D-BG1, see p.146. 25 Using the AC Adapter 1 2 4 2 Getting Started 3 We recommend using the AC adapter D-AC10 (optional) when using the LCD monitor for a long time or when connecting to your PC. 1 2 3 4 Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the terminal cover. Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera. Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. Plug the AC cord into the power outlet. · Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. · Make sure connections are secure between the camera, AC adapter, AC plug cord terminal and the power outlet. Disconnection while the camera is recording or reading data on the CF card will corrupt your data. · When using the AC adapter, be sure to read the AC adapter D-AC10 operating manual. · Connecting the AC adapter will not charge the rechargeable batteries in your camera. 26 Turning the Camera On and Off 1 2 Getting Started Turn the main switch to ON. The camera will turn on. Turn the main switch to OFF to turn off the camera. · Always turn the camera OFF when not in use. · Turn the main switch to | to illuminate the LCD panel for about 10 seconds. The depth of field can also be checked in the viewfinder by turning the main switch to | position. See page 138 for preview display. · Auto Power Off will be activated when you do not perform any operations within a set period of time. (Default setting is 1 minute) Initial Settings The first time the camera is turned on after purchasing, the "Initial Setting" screen appears on the LCD monitor. Follow the procedure below to set the language displayed on the LCD monitor and the current date and time. Once setting is done, these will not need to be set again when turning your camera on. 27 2 Getting Started 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, Italian and Japanese. 1 Turn the camera on. Initial setting City DST Video Out OK English NYC NTSC : Ok 2 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select your applicable language. The default setting is English. Press the four-way controller (3). The screen for setting the [City] will be displayed. You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to "Setting the Display Language" p.27. 28 Setting the Home Town You can choose the city (Home Town) in which you will use the camera. 1 2 Getting Started Use the four-way controller (45) to select your applicable city (Home Town). Initial setting City DST Video Out OK English NYC NTSC : Ok 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The screen for setting the [DST] will be displayed. · See p.92 for the list of cities and corresponding code names. · You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to "Setting the World Time" p.120. Setting the D.S.T. Mode You can choose whether or not to display the D.S.T (Daylight Saving Time) mode. 1 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (on) or P (Off). The default setting is P (Off). Initial setting City DST Video Out OK English NYC NTSC : Ok 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The screen for setting the [Video Out] will be displayed. You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to "Setting the World Time" p.120. 29 Setting the Video Output Format You can choose the output format (NTSC or PAL) for playing back pictures using a TV monitor. 1 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the video output format. The default setting is NTSC. Initial setting City DST Video Out OK English NYC NTSC : Ok 2 Getting Started 2 Press the OK button. The screen for setting the [Date and Time] will be displayed. You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to "Selecting the Video Output Format" p.123. Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style. 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the date and time display style. 23 are displayed above and below the display style. Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h 01 / 01 /2003 00 00 OK : Ok 2 Press the four-way controller (5). 23 are displayed above and below "24h". Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h 01 / 01 /2003 00 00 OK : Ok 30 3 4 2 Getting Started Use the four-way controller (23) to select 24h (24-hour display) or 12h (12-hour display). Press the four-way controller (5). 23 is displayed above and below the month. Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h 01 / 01 /2003 00 00 OK : Ok 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the month. Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h 01 / 01 /2003 00 00 OK : Ok 6 Press the four-way controller (5). 23 are displayed above and below the date. Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h 01 / 01 /2003 00 00 OK : Ok 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to set the date and press the fourway controller (5) again. 23 are displayed above and below the Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h 01 / 01 /2003 00 00 OK year. : Ok 8 Repeat step 7 to set the year, hour and minutes. 31 9 Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take a picture. When you set the date and time using the MENU button, you will return to the Menu screen. Press the OK button again. Press the OK button to set the clock to 0 seconds when the clock reaches 00 second. · If you press the MENU button before initial settings are complete, your settings will be cancelled, but you can take pictures. If this occurs, the Initial settings screen is appeared the next time the camera is turned on. · Your settings can be changed later from the Menu screen. To access the menu, see "Changing the Date Style and Date / Time" p.120. 2 Getting Started 32 Attaching the Lens 1 2 Getting Started Remove the body mount cover and the lens mount cover in the illustration. 2 Align the red dots on the camera and the lens, and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks. Turn the lens to the left to confirm that it is locked in place after attaching the lens. 3 Remove the front lens cap by pushing the indicated portion inward. To detach the lens, hold down the lens unlock button and turn the lens counterclockwise. 33 · The body mount cover is a cover for shipping purpose to prevent scratches and block dust. For long-term camera storage, the optional accessory "Body Mount Cap K" is available, and has a lock mechanism. · Turn the camera OFF before attaching or removing the lens to prevent unexpected lens movement. · Be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward to protect the lens information contacts and AF coupler of the lens against damage after removal. · We assume no responsibility nor liability for damages resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers. · The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may damage the electrical system. Clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth. 2 Getting Started 34 Installing / Removing the CF Card Captured images are recorded on the compact flash (CF) card. Make sure the camera is turned off before installing or removing a CF card (market product). 2 Getting Started You can also use a MicrodriveTM in addition to a CF card. Installing 1 Push the card cover unlock lever in the direction indicated to open the card cover. 2 Insert the card all the way with the CF card label toward the LCD monitor. 3 Close the card cover. 35 Removing 1 2 Push the card cover unlock lever in the direction indicated to open the card cover. Press the card eject button to remove the CF card. 2 Getting Started Card eject button 3 Close the card cover. 36 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter Adjust the viewfinder to match your eyesight. 1 2 Getting Started Look through the viewfinder and point and camera at a welllit scene. Then move the diopter adjustment lever left or right. Adjust the position until the autofocus frames and the focus points in the viewfinder are in clear focus. · You can adjust the diopter from -2.5~+1.5m-1 (Per meter). 3 Basic Operation Basic Operation (Shooting)..................................38 Basic Operation (Playback)..................................41 38 Basic Operation (Shooting) Holding the Camera How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures. · Hold the camera firmly with both hands. · Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture. 3 Basic Operation Horizontal position Vertical position · To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid object - a table, tree, or a wall for instance. · Although there are individual differences among photographers, in general the shutter speed for a hand held camera is 1/focal length ×1.5. For example, it is 1/75 of a second for a focal length of 50mm and 1/150 of second for 100mm. A tripod should be used for shutter speeds slower than this. · When using an telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than the total weight of the camera and lens is recommended to avoid camera shake. 39 Taking Pictures 1 Set the camera to green program AE mode. Set the mode dial to 7. (p.59) 2 3