FCC STATEMENT (For customers in USA) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations. Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet apareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. EN-1 READ THIS FIRST Trademark Information PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation. QuickTime and QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license. The QuickTime logo is registered in US and other countries. 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. ) is a trademark. SD logo ( All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Product Information Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user's manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product. The product and accessories that come with your digital camera may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary among retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your digital camera. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual. For user manual and driver updates, refer to our website or contact your dealer. EN-2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power off and remove the batteries and the AC power adapter. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase. If the camera has fallen or its casing has been damaged, turn the power off and remove the batteries and the AC power adapter. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase. Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera. This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of purchase. Use the supplied AC adapter only with the indicated power supply voltage. Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock. Do not use the camera in areas near water. This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach, or near the shore. Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces. This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing injury. Keep the batteries out of the reach of children. Swallowing batteries might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately consult a physician. Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a motorcycle. This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident. EN-3 Cautions Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or ­) of the terminals. Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking. Do not fire the flash close to anyone's eyes. This might cause damage to the person's eyesight. Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact. This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment. A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force when handling the camera. This might cause damage to the camera. Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places. This might cause fire or electric shock. Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use. The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns. Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets. This might cause heat to build up and deform the casing, resulting in fire. Keep the camera in a well-ventilated place. Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as inside a car. This might adversely affect the casing or the parts inside, resulting in fire. Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables. Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric shock. EN-4 Notes on Battery Usage When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance. Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance. This low temperature will also influence Alkaline battery performance, therefore Ni-MH rechargeable battery is highly recommended. Using new rechargeable batteries for the first time, or rechargeable batteries that have not been used for an extended period of time might affect the number of pictures that can be taken. Therefore, to maximize their performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge such batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use. Nevertheless, batteries whose expiry date has passed could not be restored by this procedure. The battery may feel warm when using the camera for an extended period of time or using the flash continuously. This is normal and not a malfunction. The camera may feel warm when being used continuously or for an extended period of time. This is normal and not a malfunction. If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion. Never use batteries of different types (together) or mix old and new batteries. Always keep the terminals in a clean state. Never use manganese batteries. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. EN-5 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................................ 8 Package Contents............................................ 9 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE................................... 24 Shooting Images - The Basics..........................24 Setting Image Resolution and Quality ................ 25 Using the Zoom Function................................... 26 Using the Flash............................................... 27 Setting Focus...................................................28 Using the Self-Timer.........................................29 Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)......... 30 Setting White Balance...................................... 31 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA.............. 10 Front View...................................................... 10 Rear View......................................................... 11 Mode Dial ...................................................... 12 LCD Monitor Information..................................... 13 PREPARING THE CAMERA............................. 15 Installing the Batteries (Optional Accessory) ....... 15 Using the AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory)..........................................16 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) ........................................17 Attaching the Camera Strap.............................. 18 LED Indicators..................................................18 USING THE MODE DIAL.................................... 32 Simple Mode.....................................................32 Program Mode ................................................. 32 Picture Mode..................................................... 33 Aperture Priority Mode....................................... 33 Shutter Speed Priority Mode...............................34 Manual Mode..................................................... 34 GETTING STARTED........................................... 19 Turning the Power On/Off ................................. 19 Choosing the Screen Language......................... 20 Setting the Date and Time ................................21 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory............................................................ 22 Using the LCD Monitor....................................... 23 ADVANCED SHOOTING................................... 35 High Speed Continuous..................................... 35 Auto Bracket ................................................... 36 Selecting the Metering Mode ............................. 37 EN-6 PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS..................... 38 Viewing Images ............................................... 38 Magnifying Images .......................................... 39 Thumbnail Display .......................................... 40 Slideshow Display ........................................... 41 Resizing an Image ........................................... 42 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION..............58 Installing ACDSee for PENTAX...........................58 USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA...59 Step 1: Install the PC camera driver..................59 Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer.............................................60 Step 3: Run your application software (i.e. Windows NetMeeting)......................60 MOVIE MODE.................................................... 43 Recording Movie Clips ...................................... 43 Playing Back Movie Clips ................................. 44 MENU OPTIONS...............................................61 Camera Menu.................................................... 61 Movie Menu ................................................... 65 Playback Menu............................................... 66 Setup Menu.................................................... 68 PLAYBACK MODE ­ ADVANCED FEATURES...45 Playing Back Still Images/Movie Clips on TV ........45 Deleting Images/Movie Clips.............................. 46 Protecting Images/Movie Clips ........................... 47 Setting the DPOF............................................. 48 Connecting to a PictBridge-Compatible Printer......50 CONNECTING THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES................................... ...