Operating Manual
Table Of Contents
- FOR YOUR SAFETY
- PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE
- Handling the Camera
- CONTENTS
- Contents of this manual
- 1 Before using your camera
- 2 Getting Started
- 3 Basic Operation
- 4 Shooting Functions
- 5 Playback Functions
- 6 Settings
- Setting Menu List
- How to Operate the Settings Menu
- Camera Settings
- Formatting a CF card
- Setting the Custom Functions
- Setting the Color Saturation
- Setting the Image Sharpness
- Setting the Contrast
- Setting the Instant Review
- Auto Power Off
- Turning the Beep On and Off
- Changing the Date Style and Date / Time
- Setting the World Time
- Setting the Display Language
- Selecting the Video Output Format
- Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness
- Resetting the File Number
- Setting the Slideshow
- Sensor Cleaning
- Resetting to Default Settings
- Custom Function Chart
- List of City Names
- 7 Connecting
- 8 Appendix
- More Details about Capture Functions
- Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed
- Calculating flash distance from the aperture used (using built-in flash)
- Calculating aperture used from the flash distance (using the built-in flash)
- F, FA and FA J Lenses Compatibility with the Built-in Flash
- Setting the White Balance Manually
- FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENS COMBINATIONS
- Optional Accessories
- Cleaning the CCD
- Precautions Regarding Memory Cards
- Error Messages
- Troubleshooting
- Main Specifications
- Glossary
- WARRANTY POLICY
- More Details about Capture Functions
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Appendix
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Precautions Regarding Memory Cards
Precautions When Using a CF Card
• Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the CF card cover.
• Care should be taken if you remove the CF card immediately after using
the camera as the card may be hot.
• Do not remove the CF card or turn the camera off while data is being
recorded on the card or transferred to PC using USB cable as this may
cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged.
• Do not bend the CF card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away from
water and store away from high temperature.
• Be sure to format unused CF card or CF card that have been used on
another camera. Refer to “Formatting a CF card” p.114 for instructions
on formatting.
• Never remove the CF card during formatting as this may cause the card
to be damaged and become unusable.
• Time required for recording to the CF card will differ depending on
picture conditions and card performance.
• The data on the CF card may be erased in the following circumstances.
Pentax does not accept any liability for data that is erased.
• When the CF card is mishandled by the user.
• When the CF card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.
• When the card has not been used for a long time
• When the card is ejected, the AC adapter is disconnected or the
battery is removed while the data on the card is being accessed.
• The CF card has a limited service life. If it is not used for a long time, the
data on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to make a backup of
important data on a PC.
• Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static
electricity or electrical interference.
• Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be
exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.
Precautions When Using a Microdrive™
• The Microdrive™ is a small, light-weight hard disk drives. Because it is
rotating recording media, it does not handle vibration or impact well.
When using a Microdrive™, be very careful not to subject the camera to
vibration or impact.
• A Microdrive™ may get hot when used for long periods. Please handle
carefully.
• Do not place a Microdrive™ near a strong magnetic field.
• Time required for recording to the Microdrive™ will differ depending on
picture conditions and Microdrive™ performance.