For customers in the USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Contents Identifying the Parts .................... 3 How to set the Flash? ................................ 13 Top View ...................................................... Front View ................................................... Bottom View ................................................ Rear View .................................................... Operating Mode Dial .................................. Status LCD .................................................. LCD Monitor ..................
Identifying the Parts Status LCD Power Button Shutter Button Menu Button Resolution/ Quality Button Operating Mode Dial Flash Mode Button Top View Self-timer Lamp Viewfinder Window Built-in Flash Jack Cover Lens Focus Knob Front View 3
Strap Lug LED-1 Viewfinder LED-2 Up/Backward/ Self-timer Button Down/Forward Button OK Button/ Digital Zoom Button LCD Monitor Display Button Rear View Battery Cover Bottom View 4 Tripod Socket CF Card Cover
Image Quality Indicator Battery Power Indicator Flash Mode Indicator Images Remaining/Image Number Indicator Self-timer Indicator Operating Mode Dial The camera provides 5 different operating modes for your selection: Capture Mode Play Mode Delete Mode PC Mode Setup Mode LCD Monitor The LCD Monitor shows the current camera information: Resolution Time File Name Quality Date USB Port Video Port DC IN Port Status LCD The status LCD contains the following indicators: Resolution Indicator PC Mode Indi
FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA 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 difficulties if the warnings are not heeded. Caution These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience some difficulties or physical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded.
Precaution To perform a successful photo shoot, please follow the instructions below before starting. On Camera Holding Hold the camera firmly with both hands and brace your elbows lightly against your body. Take care to keep your fingers, hair and the camera strap away from the camera lens. Use the viewfinder or LCD monitor to frame your shot .
Although the level of functioning pixels is 99. 99% or better, you should be aware that 0. 01% of fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. However, this has no effect on the captured image. Handling of the CF Card The CF card should only be installed or ejected when the power for the camera is off. Never eject a CF card or turn off the power during the data storage process or communication with another device. This could cause damage to the data or the card.
Getting Started Thanks for purchasing the Pentax EI-100 digital camera. With this camera, you can enjoy a whole new camera experience and make photo shooting more fun. This will guide you through the whole picture taking process so please keep this booklet on hand to get the most out of your new camera. polarity as shown on the inner side of the battery cover. STEP 3. Close the battery cover. Checking Accessories Using the AC Adapter (Optional) Standard Accessories: 1.
Loading the CompactFlash Card (Optional) Capture images can be stored in the Internal memory of the camera or the CF card. To load the CF Card, perform the following. 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Open the CF card slot cover and then insert a CF card as indicated by the arrow. 3. Close the CF card slot cover. Turn on the camera, LED2 will light up. Setting the Language Set the Operating Mode Dial to SETUP. When the camera is turned on for first time, SETUP menu appears.
Basic Operations On the LCD Monitor 1. Turn on the camera. How to capture an image? To capture an image, perform the following: 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the Operating Mode Dial to CAPTURE . 2. Set the Operating Mode Dial to PLAY 3. The last image captured appears. Use the arrow buttons ( / ) to go forward or backward through the captured images. . LED1 will be on under Capture mode. 3. Use the viewfinder window or LCD Monitor to frame the image.
arrow buttons ( / ). See page 20 for more details. You can review the captured images on the LCD Monitor or on a TV. How to set the focus? Before taking a picture, you may need to set the focus. The camera provides 2 different types for your selection: Icon Close-up Effective Range Description 8 8 Mode Icon Portrait/ Telephoto 0.6M~ A (1.6ft~ ) 0.3~0.6M (0.98~2.
Reference: The above table is the 6 possible combination of each recording pixels and quality setting. How to set the Flash? The Flash Mode can only be set under CAPTURE mode. There are 4 modes available: Auto, Red-Eye, Flash ON and Flash OFF. The default setting is Auto. To change the setting, press the Mode button a number of times until the desired one is selected.
3. Select the WHITE BALANCE item by the arrow buttons ( / ) and then press the OK button to confirm. 4. Use the arrow buttons ( / ) to select the desired white balance setting. 5. Press the OK button again to make the change. The cursor returns to the CAPTURE MENU. To use the Self-Timer function, perform the following: This setting is reset to AUTO when the camera power is off. 1. Set the Operating Mode Dial to CAPTURE . 2. Press the Self-Timer button to set the Self-Timer on. appears on the status LCD.
Operating Modes and Menus CAPTURE Mode Set the Operating Mode Dial to CAPTURE for image capturing. CAPTURE Menu Press the Menu button in CAPTURE mode, the Capture menu appears. The menu contains the following items: LCD BRIGHTNESS: Changes the brightness setting ( -5 ~ +5 , Interval = 1 ) of the LCD display. Press the OK button to select this item. The cursor skips to the last field as the OK button being pressed. Use the arrow buttons ( / ) to increase/decrease the LCD brightness.
Select the item by the arrow buttons ( / ) and then press the OK button to confirm. The cursor skips to the last field as the OK button being pressed. Use the arrow buttons ( / ) to select the desired white balance type. Press the OK button again to make the change. The cursor returns to the CAPTURE menu automatically when the change is made. This setting is reset to AUTO when the camera power is off.
to increase/decrease the delay between 2 and 10 seconds. Press the OK button again to make the change. The slide show starts. LCD BRIGHTNESS: Changes the brightness setting (-5 ~ +5, Interval = 1) of the LCD display. Press the OK button to select this item. The cursor skips to the last field as the OK button being pressed. Use the arrow buttons ( / ) to increase/decrease the LCD brightness. Press the OK button again to make the change.
SETUP Mode In SETUP mode, users can customize their own preferences according to the actual requirements. SETUP Menu Switch the Operating Mode Dial to SETUP, the Setup menu appears. The menu contains the following items: DATE/TIME: Displays the date and time information. When the camera is used for the 1st time or the batteries are replaced, you may need to have the correct date/time setting. Press the OK button to select DATE/TIME.
The setting is conserved even if the camera power is off. FORMAT CARD: Formats the Internal Memory or CompactFlash card. Select the item by the arrow buttons ( / ) and then press the OK button to confirm. The cursor skips to the last field as the OK button being pressed. Use the arrow buttons ( / ) to toggle the selection. Select FORMAT and press the OK button to reformat the CF card and returns to the SETUP menu.
DELETE MENU DELETE CURRENT? DELETE ALL? and return to the DELETE menu without any deletion. PC Mode Images can only be transferred to a PC via USB in this mode. DELETE CURRENT: Deletes the selected image. Select the DELETE CURRENT? item by arrow buttons ( / ) and then press the OK button. The image appears on the LCD monitor. Select the image you wish to delete by the arrow buttons ( / ). Press the OK button to delete the selected image.
Transferring your Images to the Computer Before image transfer, please read the following guideline carefully.
Additional Information Names and Functions LCD Display When you are about to take a picture, you may use the LCD monitor to frame the image. Press the Display button to turn on/off the LCD monitor. (Display Button) The Display button is only active in CAPTURE and PLAY modes. While in CAPTURE mode, press the Display button will toggle the LCD monitor On and Off. In PLAY mode, press the Display button to review the images in the following 3 modes: 1. Single image display. 2.
Shutter Button The Shutter button is only active in CAPTURE mode. You may press the button in CAPTURE mode for image capturing, processing and storing. Before photo shooting, please make sure that your camera has available free space for image storage and there is appropriate light for a successful image capturing. Self-Timer Button The Self-Timer button is active only in CAPTURE mode. When the Self-Timer button is pressed, the 10-second self-timer is enabled.
Images Remaining/Image Number Indicator The digit number on the Status LCD may have different meanings in each mode: Capture Mode: Shows the number of the images that can be captured in your camera with current settings. Play Mode: Shows the total amount of the captured images in your camera. Delete Mode: Shows the image number in your camera.
Specification Type Sensor Color Depth Recording Pixels Sensitivity File Format Quality Level Internal memory Storage Media Lens : Compact-Type digital still camera with fixed focus lens, auto exposure and auto flash. : 1.31 megapixel (total pixels). : 10 bits x 3 colors. : 1280 x 960 pixels (Full), 640x480 pixels (1/4) : Auto (equivalent to100 through 400) : Exit 2.1 (JPEG) : Economy, Fine, Super Fine : 8MB Flash Memory : Compact Flash Card Type 1 : Fixed focus lens 5.
WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase.
any case, however, shipping charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender. To prove the date of your purchase when required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer's authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer.