PENTAX Corporation
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(European Headquarters)
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SLR Digital Camera
Operating Manual
Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.
AP016101/ENG
Copyright © PENTAX Corporation 2008
FOM 01.02.2008 Printed in Europe
For optimum camera performance, please read
the Operating Manual before using the camera.
Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX u 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 capabilities.
Lenses you can use
In general, lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, D FA and FA J lenses and
lenses that have an Aperture s (Auto) position.
To use any other lens or accessory, see p.50 and p.251.
Regarding copyrights
Images taken using the u 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, performances or of items
on 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
PENTAX and smc PENTAX are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation.
SD logo and SDHC logo are trademarks.
This product includes DNG technology under license by Adobe Systems Incorporated.
The DNG logo is either a registered trademark or trademark of Adobe Systems
Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
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 monitor 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.
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.
Regarding PictBridge
PictBridge allows the user to connect the printer and digital camera directly, using the
unified standard for the direct printout of images. You can print images directly from the
camera through a few simple operations.
• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the monitor in this
manual are different from the actual product.
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FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY
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 injuries.
This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause
minor or medium personal injuries, or material losses.
Caution
ABOUT THE CAMERA
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.
• To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory
Card out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately
if a memory card is accidentally swallowed.
• 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 with a telephoto lens
attached, as viewing the sun may damage your eyes. Viewing the sun
directly with a telephoto lens may lead to a loss of eyesight.
• Be sure to store the battery out of the reach of children. Placing in mouth may
cause an electrical shock.
• Always use the AC adapter exclusively developed 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 battery 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.
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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.
• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if they become hot or
begin 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 over or cover the flash with clothing when
discharging the flash. Fingers or clothing may be burned.
• Depending on a user's physical condition, some users may experience
itching, break out in a rash or suffer from eczema. If an abnormality occurs,
immediately discontinue using the camera and seek medical attention.
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE
• Only use the specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries can
cause a fire or explosion.
• Keep wires, hairpins, and other metal objects away from the + and – contacts
of the battery. When storing a battery removed from the camera, be sure to
attach the included protective cap to avoid shorting.
• Do not disassemble the battery. Disassembling the battery can cause
explosion or leakage.
• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, do not
rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention
immediately.
• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or clothes,
wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.
• Do not disassemble or short circuit the battery case. Do not dispose of the
battery in a fire or leave the battery in a place with high temperatures. Doing
so may cause the battery to become hot, catch fire or explode.
• Be sure to charge the battery with the specified battery charger.
• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins
to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• Storing the battery fully charged may decrease the battery performance.
Avoid storing in high temperatures.
If the battery is left inserted and the camera is not used for a long time, the
battery will over-discharge and shorten the battery's usage span.
• Charging the battery a day before use or on the day of use is recommended.
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGER
USAGE
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• Only use the battery charger D-BC50 supplied with the camera. Do not use
the product at a voltage other than the specified voltage. Use with a power
source or voltage other than that designed can cause a fire or electrical
shock. The specified voltage is 100 - 240V AC.
• Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than rechargeable
lithium-ion battery D-LI50. This can cause explosion or a fire or breakdown
of the battery charger.
• Do not disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fire or electrical
shock.
• If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other
abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using and consult a PENTAX
Service Center. Continued use could cause a fire or electric shock.
• If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service
Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock.
• If thunderstorm should be present during use of the battery charger, unplug
the power cord and discontinue use. Continuing to use the product can
cause damage to the equipment, fire or electrical shock.
• Wipe off the plug of the power cord if it should become covered with dust.
This can cause a fire.
• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only CSA/UL Certified power supply cord
set, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper, one end
with a molded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified NEMA
configuration), and the other is provided with a molded-on female connector
body (with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration) or the equivalent.
• The AC plug cord supplied with the camera is for exclusive use with the
battery charger D-BC50. Do not use it with any other equipment.
Care to be Taken During Handling
• When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the
package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad.
• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still
working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a
wedding or during traveling). Pictures cannot be guaranteed if recording,
playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc. is not possible due to
a malfunction of your camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc.
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benzene.
• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol
• Do not subject the camera 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 mold to grow on the camera.
Remove from the case and store in a dry and well-ventilated location.
• 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 (32°F to 104°F).
• The monitor may appear black under high temperatures, but will return to
normal as temperatures normalize.
• The monitor 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, removing
the camera after temperature of the camera and surroundings are equalized.
• 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.
• Refer to “Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card” (p.41) regarding
the SD Memory Card.
• Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or viewfinder.
Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens.
• Please contact PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning of the
CMOS sensor. (This will involve a fee.)
• Please do not press forcefully on the monitor. This could cause breakage or
malfunction.
• Precautions for D-LI50 Battery Usage:
- DO NOT INCINERATE, DISASSEMBLE, SHORT CIRCUIT, DISPOSE OF
IN FIRE OR HEAT ABOVE 140°F / 60°C. MAY CAUSE BURST OR BURN.
- USE DESIGNATED CHARGER ONLY.
Regarding Product Registration
In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration,
which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or on the PENTAX
website. Thank you for your cooperation.
Refer to the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating
Manual (Windows users: p.9, Mac OS users: p.10) for more information.
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Contents
FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY ...............................................1
ABOUT THE CAMERA.........................................................................1
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE ............................................2
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGER USAGE.........................3
Care to be Taken During Handling .......................................................3
Contents ...............................................................................................6
Composition of the Operating Manual ................................................11
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Before Using Your Camera
u Camera Characteristics ................................................ 14
Checking the Contents of the Package...................................... 16
Names and Functions of Working Parts.................................... 17
Camera...............................................................................................17
Capture Mode.....................................................................................18
Playback Mode ...................................................................................20
Display Indicators ........................................................................ 22
Monitor................................................................................................22
Viewfinder...........................................................................................27
LCD Panel ..........................................................................................29
How to Operate the Menu............................................................ 30
Using the Mode Dial..................................................................... 32
Getting Started
33
Attaching the Strap...................................................................... 34
Using the Battery ......................................................................... 35
Charging the Battery...........................................................................35
Inserting/Removing the Battery ..........................................................36
Battery Level Indicator........................................................................38
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time
(Exclusive Battery Fully Charged) ......................................................38
Using the AC Adapter (Optional) ........................................................39
Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card ................................. 40
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level.....................................................42
Turning the Camera On and Off.................................................. 44
Initial Settings .............................................................................. 45
Setting the Display Language.............................................................45
Setting the Date and Time..................................................................48
Attaching the Lens....................................................................... 50
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ............................................... 52