Last Update : 12/20/2006

PENTAX DIGITAL CAMERA INFORMATION

Downloading of Firmware

Latest istDL2 Firmware Update
December, 2006 Thank you for using a PENTAX istDL2 digital camera. PENTAX wishes to announce the release of Firmware Update Software Version 1.02 for istDL2. Firmware in this document is the software that runs inside digital cameras.
Changes to V1.02 Changes to V1.01 Caution
Addition of compatible SDHC Memory card Support for SDHC Memory cards. Only istDL2 users are permitted to download the firmware update. PENTAX Firmware Update Software for istDL2 dl2v102w.exe ( For Windows 1,042 Kbytes) , dl2v102m.hqx ( For Mac 1,211 Kbytes) istDL2 ( Version 1.00 / 1.01 ) To check the version number, turn your camera on while holding down the MENU button. The version number will appear in the center of the LCD screen. For Windows : LHA self-extract file For Mac : BinHex type 2006/12/20 PENTAX Corporation

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Updated firmware file Release date Copy right

Preparation of update

*Blank, formatted SD card (8MB or more) *USB cable I-USB17 If you are copying the firmware update file to the SD card by connecting the camera directly to your computer. *PC card reader or a computer with a PC card slot If you are copying the firmware update file to the SD card using a memory card reader / writer. *We recommend using the AC adapter (K-AC10) for update firmware. If you are using a CR-V3 lithium battery or AA batteries, make sure that batteries are fresh
Download the updated firmware file
For Windows : dl2v102w.exe --- 1,042 Kbytes, LHA type, selfextracting files For Macintosh : dl2v102m.hqx --- 1,211 Kbytes, BinHex type, StuffIt
Expander is required to extract the file For download the StuffIt Expander, please visit the URL below. http://www.stuffit.com/mac/expander/index.html

Extract download file

The following two files will be generated once the downloaded file is extracted by double-clicking. readme.txt: The text file that explained update procedure in details. fwdc150b.bin: This is the updated firmware. After formatting the SD card, copy the fwdc150b.bin file to the route directory of the SD card. Please read the readme.txt file attached to the firmware update before updating the firmware.
Copy fwdc150b.bin file to SD card Update Firmware

Download

1. Microsoft Windows Me/2000/XP Version Download of Microsoft WindowsMe/2000/XP Version software is here. 2. Mac OS Version Download of Microsoft Mac OS Version software is here.

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Detailed Info Auto Picture Program Decides subjct condition automatically to fix optimum picture mode

Playback

The camera switches screen displays every time you press M button during playback. 1
You can change the information initially displayed by pressing the Q button. (p.160)

Detailed Information

100-0001
AF 1 / 2000 F2. 8 + 1. 5EV F2 ISO 800 sRGB 40mm 40 mm 06 / 25 / : 30
Captured images Rotate icon (p.64) Image folder number and file number (p.169) Protect icon (p.77) Focus mode (p.118) Focusing area (p.121) Shutter speed (p.134) Aperture (p.136) EV compensation (p.141) Saturation (p.111) Shooting mode (p.104) AE metering (p.130)
Flash mode (p.49) Drive mode (p.102) Auto bracket (p.145) Sharpness (p.111) ISO sensitivity (p.115) Image tone (p.108) Contrast (p.111) Quality level (p.110) Recorded pixels (p.109) Color space (p.117) Lens focal length White balance (p.112) Captured date and time (p.163)

Histogram Display

100-0046
Capture quality (Image file type) Image folder number and file number (p.169) Protect icon (p.77) Histogram
Areas where blooming occurred blink if Bright Portion warning is on. (p.160) Press the four-way controller (23) in the histogram display to move the Histogram display position up or down.

Viewfinder Indications

Before Using Your Camera 9
Autofocus frame (p.39) Spot metering frame (p.130) Flash status (p.49) Appears when flash is available and blinks when flash is recommended but not set. Manual white balance (p.113) Appears when manual white balance is in use and blinks while adjusting. Continuous mode (p.122) Appears when focus mode is set to k (Continuous mode). Picture mode icon (p.47) Icon for Picture mode in use appears. Night Scene Portrait, \ Moving Object, q Macro, s Landscape, = Portrait, U Normal Focus indicator (p.44) Appears when image is focused. When blinking indicates an out of focus subject. Shutter speed (p.134) Shutter speed when capturing or adjusting (underlined when shutter speed can be adjusted with e-dial). Aperture (p.136) Aperture when capturing or adjusting (underlined when aperture can be adjusted with e-dial).
10 EV compensation (p.141) Appears when EV compensation is available or in use. Blinks slowly when compensating flash output. Blinks quickly when compensating exposure and flash output. Adjusted value appears where number of recordable images is shown. Number of recordable images/EV compensation Show the number of recordable images with current quality and recorded pixel setting. Show the number of continuous shooting recordable images. (p.100) EV compensation value appears when EV compensation is being adjusted. (p.133) The difference with the appropriate exposure value appears if exposure mode is a. (p.138) Manual focus (p.125) Appears when focus mode is \. ISO sensitivity warning (p.116) Appears when warning value is exceeded. AE lock indicator (p.142) Appears during AE lock.

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level
Choose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (data compression rate) of pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken. Pictures with larger recorded size or the more E are clearer when printed. The number of pictures that can be taken (the number of pictures that can be recorded on an SD Memory Card) becomes less with larger file sizes. The quality of the captured photo or printed picture depends on the quality level, exposure control, resolution of the printer and a variety of other factors so you do not need to select more than the required number of pixels. For example, to print in postcard size, R (15361024) is adequate. Set the appropriate recorded size and quality level depending on purpose. Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for images on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. 1Setting the Recorded Pixels (p.109) 1Setting the Quality Level (p.110) Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Approximate Image Storage Capacity
Quality Level Recorded Pixels

RAW 11

(30082008) (30082000) (24001600) (15361024)

C Best 106

D Better 173

E Good 271

The above table shows the approximate image storage capacity and recording time when using a 128MB SD Memory Card. The above figures may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, shooting mode and SD Memory Card, etc.
Turning the Camera On and Off
Move the main switch to [ON] position.
The camera will turn on. Move the main switch to [OFF] position to turn off the camera.
Always turn the camera off when not in use. The power will automatically turn off when you do not perform any operations within a set period of time. (Default setting is 1 minute) (p.169)

Initial Settings

The first time the camera is turned on after purchasing, the Initial Settings screen appears on the LCD monitor. Follow the procedure below to set the language displayed on the LCD monitor and the current date and time. Once setting is done, these will not need to be set again when turning your camera on.
Setting the Display Language
You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed from the following: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Chinese (traditional/simplified) and Japanese.
Press the four-way controller (5).
Initial Settings English New York DST Cancel
Use the four-way controller (2345) to select your applicable language.

Manual discharge Auto flash+Redeye Manl flash+Redeye

C reduct D reduct

Manual discharge mode (Flash ON) is used regardless of flash mode settings if the K button is pressed to pop up the flash manually.

Selecting Flash Mode

Press the { button.

The Fn menu appears.

The flash options screen appears.
When the mode dial is set to e, b, c, a or p, B and C appear gray and cannot be selected.
Flash Mode Auto discharge
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a flash mode. Press the 4 button twice.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
Using Auto Discharge B, C (Automatic Flash Popup)
Set the mode dial to I, U, =, q, or. Press the shutter release button halfway.
The built-in flash pops up if necessary and begins charging. When the flash is fully charged, b appears in the LCD panel and viewfinder. (p.17, p.20, p.22)
Switch between Auto discharge mode and Manual discharge mode (Flash ON) by pressing the K button while the built-in flash is popped up. If Auto discharge is set, E appears on the LCD panel.
Push down on the portion indicated in the illustration to retract the flash.
Using Manual Discharge (Flash ON) b, D

Press the K button.

The built-in flash pops up and begins charging. Manual discharge mode (Flash ON) is used regardless of flash mode settings. When the flash is fully charged, b appears in the LCD panel and viewfinder. (p.17, p.20, p.22)
Switch between Auto discharge mode and Manual discharge mode by pressing the K button while the built-in flash is popped up when shooting mode is set to I, U, =, s, q, \, or.
The flash discharges and the picture is taken.
Push the flash down to retract.
Using Red-eye Reduction Flash
Red-eye is the phenomenon where eyes look reddish in photographs taken in dark environments with a flash. This is caused by the reflection of the electronic flash in the retina of the eye. Red-eye occurs because pupils are dilated in dark environments. This phenomenon cannot be averted but the following measures can be used to combat it. Brighten the surroundings when shooting. Set to wide angle and shoot from closer if a zoom lens is in use. Use a flash that supports red-eye reduction. Position the flash as far away from the camera as possible when using an external flash. The red-eye reduction function on this camera reduces red-eye by discharging the flash twice. With the red-eye reduction function, the pre-flash is discharged just before the shutter is released. This reduces pupil dilation. The main flash is then discharged while the pupils are smaller, reducing the red-eye effect. To use the red-eye reduction function, set C (Red-eye reduction auto flash) in Picture mode or D (Red-eye reduction manual flash) in other modes for Flash mode.

You can order conventional photograph prints by taking the SD Memory Card with recorded images to a store for a printing service. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings allow you to specify the number of copies or to imprint the date.
DPOF settings cannot be applied to RAW images.

Printing Single Images

Set the following items for each image.
Copies Choose the number of copies. You can print up to 99 copies. Date Specify whether you want the date inserted on the print or not.
Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image. Press the { button.
The DPOF screen appears. If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, the previous number of prints and date setting (O (on) or P (off)) will be displayed.

Copies Date

All images
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the number of copies and press the four-way controller (3).
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose whether to insert the date (O) or not (P).
O : The date will be imprinted. P : The date will not be imprinted.

Copies Date All images

The DPOF settings are saved and the camera returns to playback status.
Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab, the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even if the DPOF setting was made. To cancel DPOF settings, set the number of copies to [00] in Step 4 and press the 4 button.

Settings for All Images

The DPOF screen appears.
The screen for making DPOF settings for all images appears.
DPOF setting for all images Copies Date 02
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date (O) or not (P).
Refer to Steps 4 and 5 in Printing Single Images (p.80) for details of how to make the settings.
The DPOF settings for all the images are saved and the camera returns to playback status.
The number of copies specified in settings for all images applies to all the images. Before printing, check that the number is correct. Settings for single images are canceled when settings are made for all images.
Printing Using PictBridge
This function lets you print images directly from the camera without using a PC (direct printing). Connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer with the included USB cable (I-USB17) to print directly. Select the images you want to print, the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not on the camera after connecting to the printer. Direct printing is performed in the following steps. Set [Transfer Mode] on camera to [PictBridge] (p.84) Connect the camera to the printer (p.85) Set the printing options (p.79) Print single images (p.86) Print all images (p.88) Print with DPOF settings (p.90) Disconnect the camera from the printer (p.90)

[Q Playback] Menu Setting Items
Perform settings related to playback and editing images in the [Q Playback] menu.
Item Plybk dsply mthd Bright Portion Digital Filter Slideshow Function Set to display bright portion warning during Instant Review or Playback. Edit captured images to black and white or sepia tint, or add softening and slimming effects. Play back recorded images one after another. Page Set capturing information to show during playback. p.160 p.160 p.71 p.68
[H Set-up] Menu Setting Items
Perform various settings related to the camera in the [H Set-up] menu.
Item Format Beep Date Adjust World Time Language/ Guide display Brightness Level Video Out Transfer Mode* Auto Power Off File # Sensor Cleaning Reset * Function Format the SD Memory Card. Switch the beep tone on/off. Set the date format and time. Set to enable displaying of local time when traveling abroad. Change the language in which menus and messages appear. Set to display indicators in LCD monitor. Change the brightness of the LCD monitor. Set the output format to the TV monitor. Set the USB cable connection (PC or printer). Set the time to turn off automatically. Set the method used to add file numbers. Lock the mirror in the up position for cleaning the CCD. Reset all settings other than Date/Time, Language/ , Video Out and World Time. Page p.162 p.163 p.163 p.164 p.167 p.167 p.168 p.168 p.84 p.169 p.169 p.181 p.171
Refer to p.13 of the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 Operating Manual for details on connecting the camera to a PC.
[A Custom] Menu Setting Items
Set custom functions to fully use the functions of a SLR camera with the Custom Function Menu. The default setting does not use Custom Function. [A Custom] menu settings are activated when [Setting], the first item, is O (on).
Item Setting Noise Reduction Function Set to use the Custom Function Menu. Set to use Noise Reduction in slow speed shooting. Set the adjustment steps for exposure. Set sensitivity range to automatically correct when Sensitivity is set to [AUTO]. Set the maximum sensitivity level. ISO Sensitivity Warning Display appears when exceeded. Set to adjust AE and Focusing Area in multisegment metering based on AF point. Set the exposure metering time. Set to fix exposure value when focus is locked. Set to switch number of recordable images in the LCD panel and viewfinder to number of continuous shooting recordable images when shutter release button is pressed halfway. Set the action for the 4 button when pressed during shooting. Page p.142 p.115 p.116 p.131 p.132 p.124 p.120 p.121

sRGB AdobeRGB Set to sRGB color space. Sets to AdobeRGB color space.
Set in [Color Space] in the [A Custom] menu. (p.101)
Color Space sRGB AdobeRGB

Sets to sRGB color space

Color Space
Color ranges for various input/output devices, such as digital cameras, monitors, and printers, differ. This color range is called the Color Space. To recreate different color spaces in different devices, standard color spaces have been proposed. This camera supports sRGB and AdobeRGB. sRGB is mainly used for devices such as a PC. AdobeRGB covers a wider area than sRGB and is used for occupational uses such as industrial printing. An image created in AdobeRGB may appear lighter than an image created in sRGB when output from a sRGB compatible device.

Focusing

You can focus with the following methods. = Autofocus \ Manual focus
The camera is focused when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Manually adjust the focus.

Using the Autofocus

You can choose the autofocus area from [Wide] and [Spot]. (p.121) You can also choose the autofocus mode from l (Single mode) where the shutter release button is pressed halfway to focus on the subject and the focus is locked at that position, and k (Continuous mode) where the subject is kept in focus by continuous adjustment while the shutter release button is pressed halfway. (p.122)
Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway.
Focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused. (If it is blinking, the subject is not in focus.) 1Hard-to-Autofocus Subjects (p.46)
In l (Single mode), the focus is locked (focus lock) while ] is lit. To focus on another subject, take your finger off the shutter release button first. During \ (Moving Object) mode or when the focus mode is set to k (Continuous mode) (p.122), focus is adjusted continuously, tracking the moving object as long as the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway. The shutter cannot be released until the subject is in focus in l (Single mode) (p.122). If the subject is too close to the camera, move back and take the picture. Adjust the focus manually if the subject is difficult to focus (p.46). (p.125) In l (Single mode), press the shutter release button halfway. The built-in flash will discharge automatically several times, enabling the autofocus to focus on the subject easier if the subject is in a dark area and the built-in flash is up. Regardless if the camera is set to l (Single mode) or k (Continuous mode), the camera automatically tracks the subject if it is determined to be a moving object.

Exposure Warning

If the subject is too bright or too dark, the aperture value will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. If the subject is too bright, choose a faster shutter speed. If it is too dark, choose a slower shutter speed. When the aperture value indication stops blinking, you can take the picture with proper exposure. If both the shutter speed and aperture value are blinking, this indicates being out of metering range and the proper exposure cannot be obtaind even if the shutter speed is adjusted. Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter if the subject is too bright. Use a flash if it is too dark.
Using the c (Aperture Priority) Mode
Set aperture and use when you want to adjust the depth of field. The depth of field is deeper and the front and back of the focused object is clear when aperture is set to a large value. The depth of field is shallower and the front and back of the focused object is blurred when aperture is set to a small value. Shutter speed is automatically set to appropriate exposure depending on the aperture value. 1 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.127)

Set the mode dial to c.

Turn the e-dial and adjust the aperture value.
Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button and change the EV Compensation value. (p.141) Set the aperture value in increments of 1/2EV or 1/3EV. Set in [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [A Custom] menu. (p.142) You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot be set with the set criteria. Set [Sensitivity] to [AUTO] in the Fn menu. (p.115) Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring.
If the subject is too bright or too dark, the shutter speed will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. If the subject is too bright, set the aperture smaller (larger number), and when too dark, open the aperture further (smaller number). Once blinking stops, you can take the picture. If both the shutter speed and aperture value are blinking, this indicates being out of metering range and the proper exposure cannot be obtained even if the aperture is adjusted. Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter if the subject is too bright. Use a flash if it is too dark.

Using a (Manual) Mode

You can set the shutter speed and aperture value. This mode is suitable to take pictures of your choice by combining them. This mode is convenient for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination or taking intentionally under-exposed (darker) or overexposed (brighter) photographs. 1 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.127)

Set the mode dial to a.

Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button and adjust the aperture.
The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. Of the shutter speed Difference from the and aperture, the value being adjusted appropriate exposure is underlined in the viewfinder. While adjusting the shutter speed or aperture value, the difference with the appropriate exposure (EV value) appears at the bottom right of the viewfinder. The appropriate exposure is set when [0.0] is displayed.

The video output format varies according to region. The video output format used in North America is NTSC.

Setting Auto Power Off

You can set the camera to turn off automatically if unused after a certain length of time. Select from [1 min], [3 min], [5 min], [10 min], [30 min] or [Off]. The default setting is [1 min]. Set in [Auto Power Off] in the [H Set-up] menu. (p.99)
Set-up Brightness Level Video Out Transfer Mode Auto Power Off File # Sensor Cleaning Cancel 1 min 3 min 5 min 10 min 30 min Off
Auto Power Off will not work during slideshow playback, a USB connection, remote control shooting or while displaying menu or Fn menu.
Resetting the File Number
You can set the File Number used for the images when inserting a new SD Memory Card. The default setting is [SerialNo].
SerialNo The file number for the most recently captured image is placed in memory and the file number will remain continuous after inserting the new SD Memory Card. Every time a new SD Memory Card is inserted, the file number is the smallest number. When an SD Memory Card with stored images is inserted, numbering continues from the last stored file number.
Set in [File #] in the [H Set-up] menu. (p.99)
0 NTSC PC 1 min SerialNo Reset
Setting the Instant Review

Setting the Display Time

Select from [1 sec], [3 sec], [5 sec] or [Off]. The default setting is [1 sec]. Set in [Instant Review] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.98)
Rec. Mode Instant Review Auto Bracket AE Metering Focusing Area AF Mode Flash Exp. Comp. Cancel 1 sec 3 sec 5 sec Off AF.S 0.0
Displaying Histogram During Instant Review
Set to display histogram during Instant Review. Select [2 (Plybck with Hstgram) in [Instant Review Dsply] in the [A Custom] menu. (p.101) The default setting is to not display histogram.
Instant Review Dsply Normal Playback Plybck with Hstgram
Playback with histogram is performed
Resetting to Default Settings
Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menu
Settings in [A Rec. Mode] menu, [Q Playback] menu and [H Set-up] menu are reset to default settings. However, Date Adjust, Language/ , Video Out and World Time are not reset.
Select [Reset] on the [H Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5) to display the [Reset] screen. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Reset].

Notes on [Using Aperture Ring]
Aperture Ring Use When [Using aperture ring] is set to [2 (Permitted)] in [A Custom] menu (p.101), the shutter can be released even if the aperture ring of the D FA, FA, F or A lens is not set to the s position or a lens without a s position is attached. However, the features will be restricted as shown in the table below.
The camera operates in c (Aperture Priority) mode even if the mode dial is at e or b when the aperture is set to a value other than s.

Lens used

Exposure mode
Restriction The aperture remains open regardless of the aperture ring position. The shutter speed changes in relation to the open aperture but an exposure error may occur. In the viewfinder, [F--] appears for the aperture indicator. Pictures can be taken with the specified aperture value but an exposure error may occur. In the viewfinder, [F--] appears for the aperture indicator. Pictures can be taken with the specified aperture value in the manual aperture range. In the viewfinder, [F--] appears for the aperture indicator. When depth of field is checked (Preview), AE Metering is switched on. Exposure check is possible. Pictures can be taken with the set aperture value and shutter speed. In the viewfinder, [F--] appears for the aperture indicator. When depth of field is checked (Preview), AE Metering is switched on. Exposure check is possible.
D FA, FA, F, A, M (lens only or with auto c (Aperture diaphragm Priority ) mode accessories such as auto extension tube K) D FA, FA, F, A, M, S (with diaphragm accessories such as extension tube K) Manual diaphragm lens such as reflex lens (lens only)
c (Aperture Priority) mode c (Aperture Priority) mode
FA, F Soft 85mm FA Soft 28mm (lens only)
c (Aperture Priority) mode

All lenses

a (Manual) mode

Cleaning the CCD

Shadows may appear in the image for white backgrounds and other shooting conditions if the CCD becomes dirty or dusty. This indicates that the CCD must be cleaned. Please contact PENTAX service center for professional cleaning because the CCD is a precision part.
Do not use a spray type blower. Do not clean the CCD when the exposure mode is set to p (Bulb) mode. Always cap the lens mount area to prevent dirt and dust from accumulating on the CCD when no lens is on the camera. It is recommended to use the AC adapter when cleaning the CCD. When the battery level is low, Not enough battery remaining to clean sensor is displayed on the LCD monitor. If you are not using the AC adapter, please use batteries with ample capacity remaining. A warning beep will sound if the battery capacity becomes low during cleaning. Please stop cleaning immediately. Do not put the tip of the blower inside the lens mount area. If the power is turned off, this could cause damage to the shutter or the CCD sensor.

Color space A defined range of colors from the spectrum which are used. In digital cameras, [sRGB] is defined as the standard by Exif. In this camera, [AdobeRGB] is also used because of the richer color expression over sRGB. Color Temperature This numerically expresses the color of the light source illuminating the subject. This is indicated in absolute temperature, using Kelvin (K) units. The color of light shifts to a bluish color as the color temperature rises, and to a reddish color as the color temperature falls. DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) A digital camera file system standard established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Depth of Field Area of focus. This depends on the aperture, lens focal length, and distance to the subject. For example, select a smaller aperture to increase the depth of field or use a larger aperture to decrease the depth of field. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Rules for writing information onto a card with recorded images regarding the specific images and number of copies to be printed. Prints can easily be made by taking images to a DPOF photo printing store. EV (Exposure Value) Exposure Value is determined by the combination of the aperture value and the shutter speed. EV Compensation Process of adjusting the image brightness by changing the shutter speed and aperture value. Exif (Exchangeable image file format for digital still camera) A standard digital camera file format established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEIDA). Focus point Position in the viewfinder that determines focus.
Histogram A graph that shows the darkest and brightest points in an image. The horizontal axis represents the brightness and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels. This is useful when you wish to refer to the exposure status of an image. JPEG An image compression method. The image is recorded in JPEG format when the quality level is set to C (Best), D (Better), or E (Good). Images recorded in JPEG format are suited for viewing on your PC or for attaching to e-mail. ND (Neutral Density) Filter A filter with many saturation levels that adjusts the brightness without affecting the picture itself. Noise Reduction Process to reduce noise (image roughness or unevenness) caused by low shutter speed. NTSC/PAL These are video output formats. NTSC is mainly used in Japan, North America, and South Korea. PAL is mainly used in Europe and in China. Quality Level This refers to the image compression ratio. The lower the compression, the more detailed the image. The image becomes rougher as the compression rate rises.
RAW data Unedited image data output from the CCD. Raw data is data before being internally processed by the camera. Add settings that are added before shooting in other file formats (such as White Balance, Contrast, Color Tone and Sharpness) individually frame by frame after shooting. In addition, RAW data is 12bit data that contains 16 times the information of 8bit JPEG and TIFF data. Rich gradations are possible. Transfer RAW data to your computer and use the provided software to create image data with different settings, such as JPEG or TIFF. Recorded Pixels Indicates the size of the image by the number of pixels. The more pixels that compose a picture, the larger the image size. Sensitivity The degree of light. With a high sensitivity, images can be shot with a high shutter speed even in dark places, reducing camera shake. However, images with high sensitivity are more susceptible to noise.

High-Speed Flash Sync Mode... 155 Histogram.. 19, 170
Image Tone. 108 M button.. 93, 95 Instant Review. 170 ISO Sensitivity.. 115 ISO Sensitivity Warning Display... 116
File #.169 Filter..71 Fireworks..140 Fix Exposure.124 Fix Focus..123 Flash..49, 146 Flash (White Balance)..112
Landscape s.. 47 Language. 33 Last Memory. 174 LCD Monitor.. 16 LCD panel.. 22 Lens. 37, 178 Lens unlock button. 38, 92

Lithium batteries.26

Macro q..47 Main switch..92, 94 \ (Manual focus).125 Manual focus \..125 Manual White Balance.113 Matte Field..button.93, 94 Menu Operation.96 Meter Operating Time..132 Mirror Lock Up.62, 182 Mode dial.93, 104 Moving Object \.47 Multiple Flashes.158 Multi-segment..130
Q (Playback) button. 93, 95 [Q Playback] Menu. 98, 174 Playback Time.. 27 Portrait =. 47 Power.. 32 Press fully.. 45 Press halfway.. 45 Preview |.. 129 Print All.. 88 Print One.. 86 Print Service.. 79 Printer connection. 85 Program Mode e.. 133 Protect. 77 Z (Protect) button.. 95 P-TTL (Auto). 154 P-TTL (Flash).. 156
Natural..108 Night Scene.140 Night Scene Portrait..47 Ni-MH..26 Ni-MH rechargeable battery.26 Nine-Image Display.66 Noise Reduction.140 Normal U..47 NTSC..168

Quality Level. 31, 110

RAW.. 110 Rear Curtain Sync Flash. 157 [A Rec. Mode] Menu. 98, 174 Recorded Pixels. 31, 109 Red-eye reduction.. 52, 157 Remaining image storage capacity.. 27 Remote Control.. 59 Reset.. 171, 172 Rotate. 64
4 button.93, 95 Optional Accessories.183
e (Program) Mode.133 PAL..168 Panel Indications..22 PC-F..189 PictBridge.83 Pixels.109 Playback..18, 63
Saturation.. 111 SD Memory Card. 29 Select&Delete. 75 Self-Timer.. 55 Sensitivity.. 115 Sepia (Digital Filter).. 71 [H Set-up] Menu. 99, 175
Shade (White Balance).112 Sharpness..111 Shutter Priority Mode b.134 Shutter release button 45, 92, 94 Shutter speed..127 Single mode l.122 Slideshow..68, 161 Slim (Digital Filter).71 Soft (Digital Filter).71 Spot (=)..121 Spot Metering..131 sRGB.117 Strap..24
Transfer Mode.84 Tungsten Light (White Balance)...112 Turning..167 TV..70 b (Shutter Priority) mode.134
USB cable..83 Using aperture ring..180

Video cable..70 Video Output Format.168 Viewfinder.20, 39 Vignetting..196
White Balance..112 Wide (=)..121 Wireless Mode.155 World Time..164
Zoom Display..65 Zoom Lens..48

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. Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period, provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or modification by an unauthorized repair shop. The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any kind, whether caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise; and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties, whether expressed or implied, is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided. No refunds will be made on repairs by nonauthorized PENTAX service facilities. Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Any PENTAX which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer. If there are no representatives of the manufacturer in your country, send the equipment to the manufacturer, with postage prepaid. In this case, it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required. If the equipment is covered by warranty, repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge, and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing. If the equipment is not covered by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply. Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If your PENTAX was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturers representatives in that country. Notwithstanding this, your PENTAX returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy. In 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 manufacturers authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing. This warranty policy does not affect the customers statutory rights. The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy.
The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community.
For customers in 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 users authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. * Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations. Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet apareil numrique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel brouilleur du Canada.