A OPERATING MANUAL X3 P E N TA 35 5 ABCDE FGH JIKGH JIKGH JIK LMNE FGH JIK ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS 22 16 11 8 5.6 -8 0 3.5 ABCDE FGH JIKGH JIKGH JIK LMNE FGH JIK BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) Congratulations on your purchase of this camera and welcome to the exciting world of Pentax autofocus photography! This compact and lightweight camera is an autofocus SLR camera that offers higher levels of sophistication and performance. Incorporating a broad range of advanced technologies and highly accurate automation, this camera will perform superbly for the most exacting photographer. · Read this instruction manual carefully to get a full explanation of operations before use. · Illustrations in this operating manual are the data function. The camera does not operate when a lens with the following conditions attached. 1. When a lens that does not have the A position on the aperture ring is attached. 2. When an F, FA or A lens is attached with the aperture ring set other than the A position. 3. When any accessory mentioned on page 74 is used between the camera and an F, FA or A lens. Lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers are not made to our precise specifications and therefore may cause difficulties with, or actual damage to, your Pentax camera. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for difficulties resulting from the use of lenses and accessories made by other manufacturers. 1 FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Although we have carefully designed this camera for safe operation, please be sure to follow precautions given on this page. WARNING: CAUTION: WARNING This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in serious injury to the person. This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in minor or medium injury to the person or damage to the equipment. · The electronic circuits inside the camera contain high voltage working parts. Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. · Never touch internal parts of the camera if they become exposed from dropping the camera or for some other reason, as there is danger of an electric shock. · Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Make sure that small children do not get the strap caught around their neck. · 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. CAUTION · Do not use the flash near anyone's eyes, as it may hurt them. Be particularly careful with the flash around infants. · Never try to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode. · Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal. 2 PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is a high-precision mechanism. Handle it with great care. Precautions when taking pictures · 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. Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth. · Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid objects. If the camera suffers a shock or impact, take it to a Pentax service center for inspection. · Be careful not to subject the camera to strong vibrations, shock or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera when carrying it in a motorcycle, car, boat, etc. · Condensation on the interior or exterior of the camera may be extremely harmful to the camera mechanism as it may cause rust. Furthermore, if the camera is taken from warm temperature to a subfreezing one or vice versa, the formation of icelets may cause damage. In such a case, put the camera into a case or plastic bag so that any changes in temperature difference is minimized. Do not remove it from the bag until temperature has stabilized. · Regular size color prints may cut off what appears on the extreme edges of the film frame. Compose your picture with a margin of safety at the edges. Precautions for storage · Avoid leaving the camera for extended periods in places where the humidity and temperature are very high, such as in a car. · Do not store the camera in a closet with moth balls or in an area where chemicals are handled. Store it in a place with good dry air circulation to prevent the growth of fungus. Precautions for proper care · Never touch the shutter curtain or mirror with your finger or any other object. · Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or viewfinder. · Never use solvents such as paint thinner, alcohol or benzene to clean the camera. · Electrical problems may often be caused by water, dirt or dust at points of electrical contact. Also check for battery leakage, traces of dirt or grease, or corrosion due to salinity or gas. If you cannot correct the problems, have your camera inspected at a Pentax service center. Repairs of this nature are not 3 Other precautions · The temperature range at which this camera functions properly is 50°C to -10°C (122F° to 14F°). · A camera which has been submerged in water usually cannot be repaired. If such an accident should occur, it is advisable to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. · To maintain optimum performance, it is recommended that the camera be inspected every one or two years. If the camera has not been used for an extended period, or is being prepared for an important photographic session, it is recommended that you have the camera inspected or test shoot with it. · Repairs deemed necessary due to usage of this product in an industrial or commercial application may not be covered under the terms of the Pentax warranty. · The PENTAX warranty provides only for the repair of defects in materials or workmanship. Damage of any kind cannot be repaired at any charge under the terms of the warranty. If the difficulty is caused as a direct result of the product being used in conditions as outlined in the "Precautions for Your Camera" section or any other operation contrary to the instructions outlined in this manual, charges will be assessed and a repair quotation will be provided. PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE · Use two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 type). · 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. 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE . . . . . . . . . . .3 TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 LCD PANEL INDICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES . .12 HOW TO USE THIS OPERATION MANUAL . . . . . . . .14 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 17 STEP1. ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP . . . . . . . .18 STEP2. LOADING THE BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 · BATTERY LIFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 · IF THE BATTERY IS EXHAUSTED . . . . . . . . . . .22 STEP3. TURNING ON THE POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 STEP4. SETTING THE DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 STEP5. ADJUSTING DATE AND TIME . . . . . . . . . . . .26 STEP6. ATTACHING THE LENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 STEP7. FILM LOADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 STEP8. OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON .32 5 BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step 1. SET THE STANDARD PROGRAM MODE 2. SET THE AUTO POP-UP FLASH . . . . . . 3. SET THE SINGLE FRAME DRIVE MODE 4. SET THE AUTO FOCUS MODE TO AF . . 5. USING THE ZOOM LENS . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. HOLDING THE CAMERA . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. TAKING A PICTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. UNLODING A FILM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. REWINDING A FILM IN MID-ROLL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 .34 .35 .36 .37 .38 .39 .40 .42 .43 ADVANCED OPERATIONS XX SELECTING A DRIVE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-50 CONSECUTIVE-FRAME DRIVE MODE . . . . . . . .46 SELF-TIMER MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 AUTO BRACKET EXPOSURE MODE . . . . . . . . . .49 SELECTING 6 PICTURE MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-58 STANDARD PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . . . . . .53 PORTRAIT PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . . . . . .54 LANDSCAPE PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . . . . .55 ACTION PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 CLOSE-UP PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . . . . . .57 NIGHT-SCENE PROGRAM MODE . . . . . .5859 EFFECT OF APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED . . . 61 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES . . . .61-69 APERTURE- PRIORITY AE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . .61 SHUTTER- PRIORITY AE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 METERED MANUAL MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 AE LOCK FNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 MANUAL FOCUSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 HARD-TO-AUTOFOFUS SUBJECTS . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY . . . . .87 USING BUILT-IN FLASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 SELECTING THE VARIOUS BUILT-IN FLASH MODES RED-EYE REDUCTION FLASH FUNCTION . . . . .76 ABOUT RED-EYE PHENOMENON . . . . . . . . . . . .76 FLASH EFFECTIVE RANGE FOR THE PICTURE MODE WITH ISO 100 (400) FILM USED . . . . . . . .77 MANUAL POP UP THE BUILT-IN FLASH . . . . . . . . . .78 FLASH OFF MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 DAYLIGHT-SYNC SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 ADVANCED OPERATION FOR BUILT-IN FLASH . . . .82 COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 OVERVIEW OF FLASH FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH . . . . . . . .90 SLOW-SPED=SYNC SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 7 OTHERS XX ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XX TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XX PROGRAM LINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XX STANDARD PROGRAM MODE NIGHT-SCENE PROGRAM MODE WITHOUT FLASH PORTRAIT ROGRAM MODE LANDSCAPE PROGRAM MODE CLOSE-UP PROGRAM MODE ACTION PROGRAM MODE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XX WARRANTY POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XX 8 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS Main switch (p.16) Built-in flash Select dial AV button Shutter release button Focus mode switch (p.27,58) Lens mount index Lens unlock button (p.14) Mirror Lens information contacts AF coupler Strap lug (p.11) Back cover Film information window Battery chamber cover (p.12) Battery cover screw (p.12) Back cover release lever (p.18) Tripod socket 9 Hot shoe LCD panel Drive mode button (p.38,40) AE lock button (p.57) Flash mode button (p.25) Flash pop up button Exposure mode button Date mode button ????????????????????????????? ????? ????? ????? ????? ????? ????? · ????? · ????? 10 LCD PANEL INDICATION : Flash status information (p. 25, 36) : Flash off information (p. 26) : Red-eye reduction flash indication (p. 32) : Automatic flash information (p. 25) : Manual-set film speed (p. 64) : Shutter speed : Battery exhaustion warning (p.13) : Consecutive shooting (p.38) : Date mode : Exposure mode/ AV,TV select pointer : Self-timer (p.38) : 2 seconds self-timer : Aperture value : Auto bracket exposure (p.55) : Film status information (p.20,21) : Exposure counter : Day/time All indications will not actually appear simultaneously as shown. LCD (Liquid-Crystal Display) When the LCD is exposed to high temperatures over approximately 60!, it may blacken, but when the temperature normalizes, it should return to normal. 11 VIEWFINDER INDICATION : AF frame (p. 30) : Flash status information (p. 32, 36) : AE lock (p. 57) : Focus indicator (p. 59) : ...