GmbH Limited PENTAX Imaging Company Operating Manual

1 Operating Manual Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without HOYA CORPORATION 2010H01-201008 Printed in PhilippinesHOYA CORPORATIONPENTAX Imaging Systems Division2-35-7, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN( ) PENTAX Europe Imaging Systems (European Headquarters)112 Quai de Bezons, 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE(HQ - )(France - ) PENTAX Imaging Systems GmbHJulius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY( ) PENTAX Imaging Systems LimitedPENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, ( ) PENTAX Imaging CompanyA Division of PENTAX of America, Inc.

2 (Headquarters)600 12th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401, ( PENTAX Service Department)250 North 54th Street Chandler, Arizona 85226, ( ) PENTAX Canada Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3S7, CANADA ( ) PENTAX Trading (SHANGHAI) Limited 23D, Jun Yao International Plaza, 789 Zhaojiabang Road, Xu Hui District, Shanghai, 200032 CHINA( ) ManualFor optimum camera performance, please read the Operating Manual before using the Digital CameraThank you for purchasing this PENTAX W Digital Camera. Please read this Manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions.

3 Keep this Manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera s you can useIn 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 and copyrightsImages taken with the W 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, performances or of items on display.

4 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 trademarksPENTAX, W and smc PENTAX are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION. PENTAX Digital Camera Utility and SDM are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc.

5 , registered in the and other countries. SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, product includes DNG technology under license by Adobe Systems Incorporated. The DNG logo is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other and IrSST Trademarks are owned by the Infrared Data Association .All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. However, the TM or marks are not used in all cases in this product supports PRINT Image Matching III.

6 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 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson users of this camera Do not use or store this device 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 product s internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation.

7 The liquid crystal panel used in the monitor is manufactured using extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is or better, you should be aware that or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. However, this has no effect on the recorded image. There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the monitor in this Manual are different from the actual ones. In this Manual , the generic term computer(s) refers to either a Windows PC or a Macintosh hereafter.

8 The camera can use either D-LI109 battery or the optional AA battery holder D-BH109 with four AA batteries. In this Manual , both the D-LI109 and D-BH109 are referred to as the battery stated above, the generic term battery(ies) refers to any type of batteries used for this camera and its 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 Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are present inside the camera, with the risk of electric shock.

9 If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging the camera, never touch the exposed portion. There is a risk of electric shock. 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. 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. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric Using Your Camera SafelyWarningThis symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or loss of the Camera2 Do not place your finger over the flash when discharging the flash.

10 You may burn yourself. Do not cover the flash with clothing when discharging the flash. Discoloration may occur. Do not send data via infrared transmission with the infrared port of the camera pointed at a person s eyes. Doing so may cause impaired eyesight and other injury. Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is a risk of low temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods. Should the monitor 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.