PENTAX Corporation
PENTAX Europe GmbH
(European Headquarters)
PENTAX U.K. Limited
PENTAX France S.A.S.
PENTAX Italia S.r.l.
2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN
(http://www.pentax.co.jp/english)
Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY
(HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com)
(Germany - http://www.pentax.de)
Hotline: 0180 5 736829 / 0180 5 PENTAX
Austria Hotline: 0820 820 255 (http://www.pentax.at)
PENTAX House,
Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K.
(http://www.pentax.co.uk) Hotline: 0870 736 8299
112 Quai de Bezons - BP 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE
(http://www.pentax.fr)
Hotline: 0826 103 163 (0,15€ la minute) Fax: 01 30 25 75 76
Email: http://www.pentax.fr/_fr/photo/contact.php?photo&contact
Via Dione Cassio, 15 20138 Milano, ITALY
(http://www.pentaxitalia.it) Email : info@pentaxitalia.it
PENTAX (Schweiz) AG Widenholzstrasse 1, 8304 Wallisellen,
Postfach 367, 8305 Dietlikon, SWITZERLAND
(http://www.pentax.ch)
Digital Camera
Operating Manual
PENTAX Scandinavia AB P.O. Box 650, 75127 Uppsala, SWEDEN
PENTAX Imaging
Company
A Division of PENTAX
of America, Inc.
PENTAX Canada Inc.
PENTAX Trading
(SHANGHAI) Limited
(http://www.pentax.se)
(Headquarters)
600 12th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401, U.S.A.
(PENTAX Service Department)
12000 Zuni Street, Suite 100B
Westminster, Colorado 80234, U.S.A.
(http://www.pentaximaging.com)
1770 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3S7, CANADA
(http://www.pentax.ca)
23D, Jun Yao International Plaza, 789 Zhaojiabang Road,
Xu Hui District, Shanghai, 200032 China
(http://www.pentax.com.cn)
Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.
AP026901/ENG
Copyright © PENTAX Corporation 2008
FOM 01.02.2008 Printed in Europe
To ensure the best performance from your
camera, please read the Operating Manual
before using the camera.
Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX 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.
Regarding copyrights
Images taken using the PENTAX Digital Camera 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 cases where limitations are placed on taking
pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performance 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.
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 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.
Regarding trademarks
• PENTAX, Optio and smc PENTAX are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation.
• SDHC logo
• All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
is trademark.
their respective companies.
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.
Red Eye software © 2003-2006 FotoNation Inc. Face Tracker software © 2005-
2006 FotoNation Inc. In Camera Red Eye -- covered by U.S. Patent No. 6,407,777
and 7,042,505. Other patents Pending.
• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the display
in this manual are different from the actual product.
• Both SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards are referred to as SD
memory cards in this manual.
Tripod socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
U
USB cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
USB Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
V
Video Output Format . . . . . . . . . 187
Voice Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Voice Recording Mode . . . . . 43, 124
W
White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Wide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
World Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Write-protect switch . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Z
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Zoom button . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 40, 41
Zoom Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Playback Mode Palette . . . . . . . . . 54
Portrait Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Power indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Power Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Program Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Q
Quick Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
R
Rec.Mode Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Recording Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Red-eye Compensation . . . . . . . 168
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . 87, 147
Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Resize images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Rotate images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
S
SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . 23, 24
Self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Self-timer lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Set the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Set-up Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Shutter release button . . . . . . 13, 32
Shutter Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Start-up Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Start-up Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Super Macro mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
T
Take Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Take Still Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Tele . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
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Using your camera safely
Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but please
pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the following
symbols during use.
Warning These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user
may experience serious personal injuries if the
warnings are not heeded.
These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user
may experience minor or medium personal injuries, or
material losses if the warnings are not heeded.
Caution
About the Camera
Warning
• Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera. High
voltages are present within the camera, and there is therefore a danger of
electric shocks if the camera is taken apart.
• If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of, for
example, the camera being dropped, please do not under any
circumstances touch such exposed portions, as there is a danger of
receiving an electric shock.
• Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous.
Please take care that small children do not hang the strap around their
necks.
• 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.
• Use an AC adapter that is of the power source and voltage specified for
exclusive use with this product. The use of an AC adapter other than that
specified exclusively for use with this product may cause fire or electric
shocks.
• If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other
irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery or
disconnect the AC adapter and contact your nearest PENTAX service
center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.
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Caution
risk of burns.
risk of discoloring.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, short, or place batteries in a fire or other
high temperature location (above 60°C/140°F). Doing so may cause
overheating, fire or explosion.
• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery
D-LI68. The battery could explode or catch fire.
• Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a
• Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a
• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, it
may cause a loss of sight, 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,
it may irritate the skin, wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.
• 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, so please take care, as
there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long
periods of time.
• Should the display be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be
careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes or
mouth.
• If you use the camera continuously for a long period of time, the battery will
become hot. Be careful when removing the battery from the camera.
About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter
Warning
• 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 100-240 V AC.
• 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. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical
shock.
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• 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 or AC
adapter, 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.
Caution
• Do not place heavy objects on the AC plug cord, allow heavy objects to
drop onto it or allow the AC plug cord to become damaged due to
excessive bending. If the AC plug cord becomes damaged, consult a
PENTAX Service Center.
• Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still
• Remove the battery and unplug the AC plug cord when not using the
• Do not plug in the AC plug cord with wet hands. This can cause an
plugged in.
battery charger.
electrical shock.
• Do not subject the product to strong impacts or allow it to drop onto a hard
surface. This can cause a malfunction.
• 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.
• Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than rechargeable
lithium-ion battery D-LI68. This can cause overheating or malfunctions.
Precautions for D-LI68 Battery Usage
- USE SPECIFIED CHARGER ONLY.
- DO NOT INCINERATE.
- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE.
- DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT.
- DO NOT EXPOSE TO HIGH TEMP. (60°C/140°F)
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Care to be Taken During Handling
• Take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package
with you when traveling. 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 travelling). Contents of a recording such as images
and sounds cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or data transfer
from your camera to a computer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunction
of your camera or recording medium (SD Memory Card), etc.
• The lens on this camera is not exchangeable. The lens is not removable.
• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol or
benzene.
• Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particular
care should be taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot
inside.
• Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be
avoided. Remove the camera from its case and store in a well-ventilated
place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage.
• 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.
• Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks
or pressure. Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the
camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, or ship, etc.
• The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C
(32°F to 104°F).
• The liquid crystal display will become black at high temperature but will
return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to.
• The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low
temperatures. This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not
a fault.
• Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain
high-performance.
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• If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation
may form on the inside and outside of the camera.
Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out
when the difference in temperature has subsided.
• Avoid contact with garbage, dirt, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, salt, etc.
as this may cause damage to the camera. If rain or drops of water get onto
the camera, please wipe dry.
• Refer to “Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card” (p.24) regarding
the SD Memory Card.
• Please note that the formatting of the SD Memory Card or built-in memory
will delete all data, however it may still be possible to recover that data
using off-the-shelf data recovery software. Please manage your camera
memory at your own risk.
• The AC plug cord supplied with the camera is for exclusive use with the
Battery charger D-BC68. Do not use it with any other equipment.
• Please do not press forcefully on the display. This could cause breakage
or malfunction.
• Be careful not to sit down with the camera in your back pocket as this may
damage the exterior of the camera or the display.
• When using a tripod with the camera, be careful not to overtighten
the screw in the tripod socket on the camera.
• 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.
LED Safety Standard
This device is a digital still camera that conforms to the safety standard
(IEC60825-1) for a Class 1 LED product.
Regarding Product Registration
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 the
PENTAX website.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Refer to the PC Connection Manual (bottom right of front side) for more
information.
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Contents
Getting Started
Taking Pictures
6
Using your camera safely........................................................................ 1
Care to be Taken During Handling.......................................................... 4
Contents of the Operating Manual .......................................................... 9
Quick Lessons in Mastering the Camera............................................... 10
Checking the Contents of the Package ................................................. 12
Names of Parts...................................................................................... 13
Names of Operating Parts..................................................................... 14
15
Attaching the Strap .................................................................................... 15
Powering the Camera ................................................................................ 16
Installing the Battery.............................................................................. 16
Removing the Battery............................................................................ 16
Charging the Battery ............................................................................. 17
Charging the Battery Abroad................................................................. 19
Using household current ....................................................................... 21
Installing the SD Memory Card ................................................................. 23
Image Size and Quality of Still Pictures................................................. 25
Size and Quality of Movies.................................................................... 26
Initial Settings (Setting the Display Language
and the Date and Time).............................................................................. 28
Setting the Display Language ............................................................... 29
Setting the Date and Time..................................................................... 30
32
Taking Still Pictures................................................................................... 32
Playing Back Still Pictures ........................................................................ 36
Playing Back an Image.......................................................................... 36
Playing Back the Previous or Next Image ............................................. 36
38
Turning the Camera On and Off................................................................ 38
Turning the Camera On in Capture Mode ............................................. 38
Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode ........................................... 39
Using the Button Functions ...................................................................... 40
Capture Mode........................................................................................ 40
Playback Mode...................................................................................... 41
Voice Recording Mode .......................................................................... 43
Setting the Menus ...................................................................................... 44
How to Set the Menus ........................................................................... 44
Menu List............................................................................................... 47
Operating the Mode Palette....................................................................... 49
How to operate the Mode Palette.......................................................... 49
55
Taking Pictures .......................................................................................... 55
Changing the Mode ............................................................................... 55
Selecting the Capture Mode.................................................................. 55
Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode ................................ 55
Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function .......................... 58
Focus on a “specific person” while pressing the
button .................... 59
Quick Start
Common Operations