Operating Manual
Table Of Contents
- FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA
- Care to be Taken During Handling
- Contents
- Contents of the Operating Manual
- Checking the Contents of the Package
- Names of Parts
- Names of Operating Parts
- Getting Started
- Quick Start
- Common Operations
- Taking Pictures
- Taking Pictures
- Changing the Mode
- Selecting the Capture Mode
- Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode
- Taking Pictures in Auto Select Mode (Auto Select Mode)
- Letting the camera set the functions (Program Mode)
- Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture Mode)
- Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode)
- Taking Landscape Views (Landscape Mode)
- Taking Portrait Pictures (Portrait Mode)
- Taking Movies (Movie Mode)
- Using the Zoom
- Using the Self-Timer
- Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode)
- Using the Remote Control Unit (optional)
- Taking Pictures with Color Filters (Digital Filter Mode)
- Taking Two-in-One Pictures (Two-in-One Mode)
- Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)
- Setting the Shooting Functions
- Selecting the Focus Mode
- Selecting the Flash Mode
- Selecting the Recorded Pixels
- Selecting the Quality Level
- Adjusting the White Balance
- Changing the Focusing Area
- Setting the Light Metering Mode to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering)
- Setting the Sensitivity
- Setting the Frame Rate
- Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)
- Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)
- Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)
- Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)
- Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)
- Saving the Settings
- Taking Pictures
- Recording and Playback of Sound
- Playback/Deleting/Editing
- Settings
- Camera Settings
- Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory
- Changing the Sound Settings
- Changing the Date and Time
- Setting the World Time
- Changing the Start-up Screen, Background Color and Screen Effects
- Changing the Display Language
- Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor
- Changing the Video Output Format
- Changing the USB Connection Mode
- Setting Auto Power Off
- Resetting to Default Settings (Reset)
- Registering Functions
- Camera Settings
- Appendix
17
Getting Started
1
• Number of Recordable Images and Playback Time
(at 23°C with new batteries)
The following shows the number of shots and playback time possible
when using various batteries.
*1 The image storage capacity is a guideline based on CIPA standard measurement
conditions, and may vary depending on actual shooting conditions of use. (CIPA
standards: LCD monitor is on, 50% flash use, 23°C.)
*2 The playback times are a guideline based on PENTAX measuring conditions and
may vary depending on the actual shooting conditions of use.
• Battery Level Indicator
You can check the battery level by the # symbol on the LCD monitor.
Battery Type
Image Storage Capacity
*1
(using the flash for 50% of shots)
Playback Time*2
CR-V3 420 pictures 380 minutes
AA Ni-MH batteries 250 pictures 200 minutes
AA nickel manganese batteries
120 pictures 100 minutes
AA alkaline batteries 30 pictures 30 minutes
• In general, battery performance temporarily deteriorates as the temperature
decreases. When using the camera in a cold environment, keep it warm by
putting it in your pocket or inside your coat. Battery performance that has
deteriorated due to low temperature will be restored when the battery is
returned to room temperature.
• Due to the characteristics of AA alkaline batteries, camera performance may
deteriorate. AA alkaline battery is not recommended except for emergencies.
• Due to the characteristics of AA alkaline batteries, AA nickel manganese
battery, camera performance may deteriorate at low temperatures. Use of
other batteries (such as CR-V3) is recommended when using the camera at
low temperatures.
• Be sure to take spare batteries with you when traveling abroad or to a cold
region, or if you intend to take a lot of pictures.
#
(lit green) : Adequate power remains.
↓
$
(lit yellow) : Battery is running very low.
↓
%
(lit red) : Battery is exhausted.
↓
[Battery Depleted] : The camera will turn off after the message appears.
When using AA nickel manganese batteries, the battery strength may not be
properly displayed due to the characteristics of this kind of battery. The battery
level indicator may show # even after using the batteries for a long time. The
camera also may turn off, without warning while the battery level indicator still
shows #.