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Operating Manual
PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CO., LTD.
2-35-7, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN
(http://www.pentax.jp)
PENTAX RICOH IMAGING 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex,
FRANCE S.A.S. FRANCE
(European Headquarters) (HQ - http://www.pentax.eu) Digital Camera
(France - http://www.pentax.fr)
PENTAX RICOH IMAGING Julius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, 22527 Hamburg,
DEUTSCHLAND GmbH GERMANY
(http://www.pentax.de)
PENTAX RICOH IMAGING PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough,
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Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX O 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’s capabilities. Lenses you can use In general, lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, DA L, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an s (Auto) position on the aperture ring. To use any other lens or accessory, see p.47
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1 To users of this camera • Do not use or store this camera in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage the stored data, or affect the camera’s internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation. • The liquid crystal panel used for the monitor is manufactured using extremely high precision technology. Althou
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2 • 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 can cause a fire or electrical shock. Caution • Do not place your finger over the flash when discharging the flash. You may burn yourself. • Do not cover the flash with clothes when discharging the flash. Discoloration may occur. • Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is a risk
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3 • Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while the cord is plugged in. • Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. This can cause an electric shock. • Do not drop the product, or subject it to violent impact. This can cause the product breakdown. • Do not use the battery charger D-BC90 to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI90. Attempting to charge other types of batteries may cause an explosion or heating, or may damage the
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4 Care to be Taken During Handling Before Using Your Camera • When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing 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 when traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a
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5 Cleaning Your Camera • Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol, or benzine. • Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens. Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens. • Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning of the CMOS sensor. (This will involve a fee.) Storing Your Camera • Do not store the camera with preservatives or chemicals. Storage in high temperatures and high humidity can cause mold to grow
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6 • Please note that deleting data stored on an SD Memory Card, or formatting an SD Memory Card does not completely erase the original data. Deleted data can sometimes be recovered using commercially available software. If you are going to discard, give away or sell your SD Memory Card, you should ensure that the data on the card is completely deleted or the card itself is destroyed if it contains any personal or sensitive information. • The data on your SD Memory Card should be managed at
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7 Contents For Using Your Camera Safely ............................................................ 1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................... 4 Contents............................................................................................... 7 Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................... 13 Before Using Your Camera 15 Checking the Contents of the Package......................................16 Names a
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8 Basic Operations 55 Basic Shooting Operation ...........................................................56 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings.............................. 56 Using the Built-in Flash ...............................................................59 Setting the Flash Mode ...................................................................... 59 Shooting with Auto Flash ................................................................... 62 Shooting with Manual Flash.
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9 Checking the Depth of Field (Preview).......................................99 Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake...........................................................................................100 Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function..................... 100 Shooting with the Self-timer ............................................................. 102 Shooting with a Remote Control Unit (Optional) .............................. 104 Taking Pictu
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10 Playback Functions and Image Editing 153 How to Operate the Playback/Editing Functions.....................154 Playback Mode Palette Items .......................................................... 154 Playback Menu Items....................................................................... 155 Setting the Playback Display Method.......................................156 Magnifying Images .....................................................................157 Selecting the Playback Function
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11 Changing Additional Settings 183 How to Operate the Set-up Menu..............................................184 Set-up Menu Items........................................................................... 184 Camera Settings .........................................................................186 Setting the Sound Effects, Date and Time, and Display Language ......................................................................................... 186 Setting the Monitor and the Menu Dis
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12 Using an External Flash (Optional)...........................................220 Using the P-TTL Auto Flash............................................................. 221 Using the High-speed Sync Flash.................................................... 222 Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord.................... 223 Appendix 225 Default Settings ..........................................................................226 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations..
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13 Composition of the Operating Manual This Operating Manual contains the following chapters. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 Explains the provided accessories and the names and functions of the working parts. 2 2 Getting Started Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read this chapter and follow the instructions. 3 3 Basic Operations Explains basic operations for taking and playing back pictures. 4 4 Shooting Functions Explains shooting-related functi
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14 The symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. Indicates reference page numbers explaining a related operation. 1 Indicates useful information. Indicates precautions to take when operating the camera.
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1 Before Using Your Camera Check the package contents and the names and functions of the working parts before use. Checking the Contents of the Package ..............16 Names and Functions of the Working Parts ......17 How to Change Function Settings ......................31
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Before Using Your Camera 16 Checking the Contents of the Package The following accessories are packaged with the camera. Check that all accessories are included. 1 Hot shoe cover FK Body mount cover USB cable (installed on camera) (installed on camera) I-USB7 Strap Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery charger O-ST120 battery D-LI90 D-BC90 AC plug cord Software (CD-ROM) Operating Manual S-SW120 (this manual) Quick Guide Refer to p.240 for information on optional accessories.
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Before Using Your Camera 17 Names and Functions of the Working Parts Microphones 1 AF assist light Strap lug Lens mount index Speaker (red dot) Self-timer lamp/ CMOS sensor Remote control receiver AF coupler Lens information contacts Hot shoe Built-in flash Strap lug SD Memory Card slot Card access lamp Terminal cover Monitor PC/AV output terminal HDMI output terminal (Type C) Card cover Connection cable cover Microphone input terminal Battery cover unlock switch Tripod socket Battery cov
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Before Using Your Camera 18 Capture Mode Here, you can learn which parts are used and how they function when in capture mode. 1 The factory default setting of each part is explained here, but some parts have multiple functions and work differently depending on the selected setting. 1 4 2 3 5 6 8 9 7 0 a b c d e f 1 Shutter release button 3 Lens unlock button Press to capture images. (p.57) Press to detach a lens. (p.48) 2 Main switch 4 Mode dial Move to turn the camera on Changes the capture m
