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GX-1S Camera Characteristics Checking the Contents of the Package Names of Working Parts Camera LCD Monitor Indications Viewfinder Indications LCD Panel Indications

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap Connecting to a Power Source Batteries Battery Level Indicator Approximate Playback Time (new batteries) Using the AC Adapter (Optional) Using the memory card Turning the Camera On and Off Initial Settings Setting the Display Language Setting the Date and Time Attaching the Lens Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter

Basic Operations

Basic Shooting Operation Holding the Camera Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes 41 45
Using the Zoom Lens Using the Built-in Flash Other Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting Self-Timer Shooting Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately) Using Mirror Lock Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake Playing Back Still Pictures Playing Back Images Rotating Images Enlarging Playback Images Nine-Image Display Slideshow Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment Processing Images with Filters Deleting Images Deleting a Single Image Deleting All Images Deleting Selected Images (from Nine-Image Display) Protecting Images Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) Printing Single Images Settings for All Images Printing Using PictBridge Setting [Transfer Mode] Connecting the Camera to the Printer Printing Single Images Printing All Images Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer 88

Menu Reference

Using the Button Functions Capture Mode Playback Mode Using the Menu How to Operate the Menu 94
[ [ [ [ Rec. Mode] Menu Setting Items Playback] Menu Setting Items Set-up] Menu Setting Items Custom Setting] Menu Setting Items 101 102
Using the Fn Menu Capture Mode Playback Mode Using the Mode Dial

Function Reference

Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Setting the Image Tone Setting the Recorded Pixels Setting the Quality Level Setting the Saturation/ Sharpness/ Contrast Setting the White Balance Setting the Sensitivity Setting the Colour Space Focusing Using the Autofocus Setting the AF Mode Selecting the Focusing Area (Focus Point) Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock) Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) Setting the Exposure Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed Selecting the Metering Method Changing the Exposure Mode Setting the Exposure Changing the Exposure and Shooting (Auto Bracket) Using the Built-in Flash Compensating Flash Output Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash Using an External Flash (Optional) Settings During Playback Changing Playback Display Method 155 155

Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for images on the [ menu. Setting the Recorded Pixels (p.107) Setting the Quality Level (p.108)

Rec. Mode]

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Approximate Image Storage Capacity Quality Level Recorded Pixels (3008x2008) (3008x2000) (2400x1600) (1536x1024) 10 -

Best 103

Better 169

Good 266

- The above table shows the approximate image storage capacity and recording time when using a 128 MB SD Memory Card. - The above figures may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, shooting mode, SD Memory Card and other factors.
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.164)

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 Portuguese. 1. Press the four-way controller ( ).
2. Use the four-way controller ( language. The default setting is English.
) to select your applicable

3. Press the

button.
4. Press the four-way controller ( ). The cursor moves to [ ]. 5. Press the four-way controller ( ) to select the city.
6. Press the four-way controller ( ). The cursor moves to DST (daylight saving time). 7. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select (On) or (Off).
8. Press the button. The screen for setting the date and time will be displayed.

When an Incorrect Language is Set Follow the procedure below to display the screen for setting the language, and go to Step 2 on p.31 to set the language again. 1. Turn the camera off and turn it on again. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the four-way controller ( ) twice. 4. Press the four-way controller ( ) five times. 5. Press the four-way controller ( ) once. The screen for setting the language will be displayed.
Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style.
1. Press the four-way controller ( ). The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. 2. Use the four-way controller ( ) to choose the date style.
3. Press the four-way controller ( ). The frame moves to [24h]. 4. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select 24h (24 hour display) or 12h (12-hour display). 5. Press the four-way controller ( ). The frame returns to [Date Style]. 6. Press the four-way controller ( ). The frame moves to [Date].
7. Press the four-way controller ( ). The frame moves to the month.
8. Use the four-way controller ( ) to set the month. Set the day and year in the same manner. Next, set the time. If you select [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm depending on the time. 9. Press the button. The camera is ready to take pictures. If you set the date and time with the menu operations, the screen will return to the [ Set-up] menu. Press the button again.
You can cancel the setting operation and switch to Capture mode during initial settings by pressing the button. In this case, the Initial Settings screen will appear again the next time you turn the camera on. When you finish the settings and press the button, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds. To set the exact time, press the button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds. You can change the language and date and time settings with the menu operations. (p.158, p.162)

Attaching the Lens

Only D-XENON lenses can be used with this camera.
Turn the camera off before attaching or removing the lens to prevent unexpected lens.
1. Check that the camera is off. 2. Remove the body mount cover ( ) and lens mount cover ( ). Be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward to damage.
3. Align the red dots on the camera and the lens, and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks. After attaching, check that the lens is secure. Also check that the red dots of the lens are on top and attachment portion does not move sideways.
4. Remove the front lens cap by pushing the indicated portions inward.
To detach the lens, hold down the lens unlock button ( ) and turn the lens counterclockwise.
The body mount cover ( ) is a cover to prevent damage during shipping. We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents, damages and malfunctions resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers. The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may damage the electrical system. Clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth.

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings How to set the camera so it will choose the optimum settings based on the subject lighting, distance and motion. 1. Set the mode dial to. The camera will select the optimal capturing mode for the subject. - Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes (p.45)
2. Set the focus mode lever to. Autofocus mode is set. (p.116)
3. Turn the zoom ring to select the size of the subject. - Using the Zoom Lens (p.46)
4. Position the subject inside the autofocus frame and press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator appears in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus. The flash pops up automatically when necessary (manually lift the flash when Flash mode is not set to [Auto]). - Operating the shutter release button (p.43) - Hard-to-Autofocus Subjects (p.44) - Using the Built-in Flash (p.47)

Focus indicator

5. Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken.
6. Review captured images on the LCD monitor. Image displays for 1 second on the LCD monitor after capturing (Instant Review.) You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the button. - Setting the Display Time (p.165) - Deleting Images (p.71) - Displaying Bright Portion Warning (p.155)
Operating the shutter release button The shutter release button has two positions.

Not pressed

Pressed halfway (first position)
Pressed fully (second position)
Pressing it down halfway (first position) turns on the viewfinder and LCD panel indicators and the autofocus system operates. Pressing it fully (second position) takes the picture.
Squeeze the shutter release button gently when taking a picture to prevent camera shake. Practice pressing the shutter release button halfway to learn where the first position is. The viewfinder indicators stay on while shutter release button is pressed. The indications stay on for about 10 seconds (default setting) after the button is released.
Hard-to-Autofocus Subjects The autofocus mechanism is not perfect. Focusing may be difficult when taking pictures under the following conditions ((a) to (f) below). These also apply to manual focusing using the focus indicator in the viewfinder. If the subject cannot be focused automatically, set the focus mode lever to and use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject with the aid of the matte field in the viewfinder. (a) Extremely low-contrast subjects such as a white wall in the focus points range. (b) Subjects which do not reflect much light within the focus points range. (c) Fast moving objects. (d) Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background). (e) If vertical or horizontal line patterns appear within the focus points range. (f) Multiple subjects in the foreground and background within the focus points range.

Manual discharge mode (Flash ON) is used regardless of flash mode settings if the pressed to pop up the flash manually. button is
Selecting Flash Mode 1. Press the button. The Fn menu appears.
2. Press the four-way controller ( ). The flash options screen appears.
When the mode dial is set to selected. 3. Use the four-way controller ( , , , or , and appear grey and cannot be
) to choose a flash mode.
4. Press the button twice. The camera is ready to take a picture.
Using Auto Discharge 1. Set the mode dial to
(Automatic Flash Popup) , , , or.
2. Press the shutter release button halfway. The built-in flash pops up if necessary and begins charging. When the flash is fully charged, appears in the LCD panel and viewfinder. (p.14 ~ p.20)
Switch between Auto discharge mode and Manual discharge mode (Flash ON) by pressing the button while the built-in flash is popped up. If Auto discharge is set, appears on the LCD panel.
3. Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. 4. Push down on the portion indicated in the illustration to retract the flash.
Using Manual Discharge (Flash ON)
1. Press the 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, appears in the LCD panel and viewfinder.
Switch between Auto discharge mode and Manual discharge mode by pressing the button while the built-in flash is popped up when shooting mode is set to , , , , , , or.
2. Press the shutter release button fully. The flash discharges and the picture is taken. 3. 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 from 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. If using a zoom lens, set it to wide-angle and move in closer to your subject. 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 (Red-eye reduction auto flash) in Picture mode or (Red-eye reduction manual flash) in other modes.

Exposure may be affected if light enters the viewfinder. Attach the provided viewfinder cap or use the AE lock function (p.141) (ignore the light entering the viewfinder when the exposure mode is set to a (manual) (p.137)). Remove the Eyecup by pulling one side out and toward you when using accessories such as the viewfinder cap.

[ Removing the Eyecup ]

[ Attaching the Viewfinder cap ]
Turn the power off to stop the remote control operation after it has been activated. The remote control may not operate in backlit conditions. The remote control does not work while the flash is being charged. When using the built-in flash, raise the flash into position first. The camera automatically returns to single frame shooting after the remote control shooting mode is left unused for 5 minutes. The remote control unit battery can send a remote control signal about 30,000 times.
Using Mirror Lock Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake Use the Mirror Lock Up function if camera shake is evident even when Cable Switch (optional) or Remote Control Unit (optional) is used. When shutter release button is pressed, mirror pops up and shutter is released 2 seconds later if 2 second. Self-Timer is used. Avoid camera shake when mirror pops up by using this method. Follow the procedure below to take a picture with the mirror lock up.
1. Mount the camera to a tripod. 2. Use the button and the four-way controller ( ) to select (2 sec. Self-Timer). (p.53)
3. Focus on the subject. 4. Press the shutter release button fully. The mirror pops up and the picture is taken 2 seconds later. AE lock is enabled with the exposure value set immediately before the mirror goes up.
Playing Back Still Pictures
Playing Back Images You can play back captured still pictures with the camera.
Use the included Digimax Master software to play back using a PC. Refer to the software instructions for details. (p.169)
1. Press the button after taking a picture. The most recently captured image (image with the largest file number) is displayed on the LCD monitor.
2. Press the four-way controller ( ). : The previous image appears. : The next image appears.

Use of the AC adapter (D-AC10, optional) is recommended when connecting the camera to a printer. The printer may not work properly or the image data may be lost if the batteries run out of power while the camera is connected to the printer. Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer. Depending on the type of printer, not all the settings made on the camera (such as print settings and DPOF settings) may be valid. A printing error may occur if the selected number of copies exceeds 500. You cannot use the camera to select multiple images for printing on a single sheet. Make the settings on the printer. For details, refer to the operating manual for your printer. RAW images cannot be printed directly. Use a PC to print RAW images. See the software instructions when connecting to a PC. (p.169)
Setting [Transfer Mode] 1. Press the button. The [ Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2. Use the four-way controller (

) to select the [

Set-up] menu.
) to select [Transfer Mode].
4. Press the four-way controller ( ). A pop-up menu appears.
5. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select [PictBridge].
6. Press the button. The setting is changed. 7. Press the button.
Connecting the Camera to the Printer 1. Turn the camera off. 2. Connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer using the USB cable supplied with the camera.
3. Turn the printer on. 4. After printer start-up is complete, turn the camera on. The PictBridge menu appears.
PictBridge menu is not displayed if [Transfer Mode] is set to [PC] or [PC-F].
Printing Single Images 1. Use the four-way controller ( PictBridge menu. ) to select [Print One] on the
2. Press the button. The Print one screen appears.
3. Use the four-way controller ( ) to choose an image to print.
) to choose the number of copies. You can print up to 99 copies. ) or not ( ).
5. Use the button to choose whether to insert the date ( ( ) : The date will be printed. ( ) : The date will not be printed.
6. Press the button. The print settings confirmation screen appears. Proceed to Step 12 to print the images by default. To change the print settings, go to Step 7.

Using the (Aperture Priority) Mode Set a suitable aperture when you want to control the depth of field. The depth of field is greatest when using a smaller aperture (larger number). Using a larger aperture (smaller number) gives the minimum depth of field. The shutter speed is automatically changed to the appropriate setting depending on the size of aperture selected. Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.126) 1. Set the mode dial to.
2. Turn the e-dial and adjust the aperture value.
Turn the e-dial while pressing the button and change the EV Compensation value. Set the aperture value in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [ Custom Setting] menu. (p.141) 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.113)
Exposure Warning 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 (Manual) Mode You can set the shutter speed and aperture values manually. This mode is convenient for taking pictures using shutter speed and aperture settings for taking intentionally under-exposed (darker) or over-exposed (brighter) photographs. Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.126)
3. Turn the e-dial while pressing the the aperture.
- The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. The value of the shutter speed or aperture being adjusted is Difference from the underlined in the viewfinder. While adjusting the shutter speed appropriate exposure or aperture value, the difference in the appropriate exposure (EV value) appears at the bottom right of the viewfinder. The appropriate exposure is set when [0.0] is displayed.
When in (Manual) mode, the sensitivity is equivalent to ISO 200 when sensitivity is set to [AUTO]. Blinks when the difference with appropriate exposure is over 3.0. Set the shutter speed and aperture values in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [ Custom Setting] menu. (p.141)

Using an External Flash (Optional)
Using the optional external flash SEF-36PZF enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode, high-speed flash sync mode, and wireless mode. See the chart below for details. (Yes: Available - #: Restricted - No: Not available) See the SEF-36PZF operating manual for details. When using an external flash, it is recommended to use the high-precision SEF-36PZF, as it is capable of P-TTL auto flash mode.
Flash Camera Function Red-eye reduction flash Automatic flash discharge After the flash is charged, the camera automatically switches to the flash sync speed. Aperture is automatically set in b (Shutter Priority) mode. (Program) mode and
Built-in Flash Yes Yes Yes

SEF-36PZF Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes # *2 # *3 No No No
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
P-TTL auto flash (appropriate sensitivity: 200 to 3200) Slow-speed sync Flash exposure compensation AF illuminator Rear curtain sync flash*1 Contrast-control-sync flash mode Slave flash High-speed flash sync Wireless flash*4
*1 : Shutter speed of 1/90 sec. or slower. *2 : Can be combined with SEF-36PZF for rear curtain sync flash. *3 : When combined with the SEF-36PZF, 1/3 of the flash discharge can be output by the built-in flash and 2/3 can be output by the external flash. *4 : Two or more SEF-36PZF units are required.
About the LCD Panel Display for SEF-36PZF The SEF-36PZF will automatically convert the field angle differential between 35 mm format and the GX-1S depending on the focal length of the lens you are using (when using D-XENON lenses). The conversion indicator appears and the format size indicator disappears when the exposure metering timer of the GX-1S is on (it returns to 35 mm format display when the exposure metering timer is turned off). Lens focal length Exposure metering timer Off Exposure metering timer On 85mm 77mm 50mm 35mm 85mm 70mm 50mm 28mm 24mm 20mm 18mm 35mm 28mm 24mm*

SEF-36PZF LCD panel

48mm 34mm
19mm 16mm* * Using wide adaptor
Using P-TTL Auto Mode Use this flash mode with the SEF-36PZF flash unit. When flash mode is set to P-TTL auto, the flash pre-fires right before taking pictures using 16-segment metering and allows more precise control. PTTL auto is available in wireless flash mode when two or more SEF-36PZF units are used. 1. Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the SEF-36PZF. 2. Turn on the SEF-36PZF. 3. Set the SEF-36PZF flash mode to P-TTL auto. 4. Confirm that the SEF-36PZF is fully charged and then take the picture.

Downloading images 1. Connect the camera to your PC. 2. A window for downloading images will display after connecting the camera and your PC. - To download the captured images, select the [Select All] button. - Select desired folder in the window and click the [Select All] button. You can save captured images and selected folder. - If you click the [Cancel] button, downloading will be cancelled.
3. Click [Next >] button.
4. Select a destination and make a new folder in which to save downloaded images and folders. - Folders will be made in order of date and images will be downloaded. - Folder names can be made as you want and images will be downloaded. - After selecting a folder that was made before, images will be downloaded. 5. Click [Next >] button.
6. A window will open as shown alongside. The destination of the selected folder will be displayed on the upper side of the window. Click the [Start] button to download the images.
7. Downloaded images will be displayed.
Image viewer : You can view the stored images.
- Image viewer functions are listed below. Menu bar : You can select menus. File, Edit, View, Tools, Change functions, Auto download, help, etc. Image selection window : You can select the desired images in this window. Media type selection menu : You can select image viewer, image edit, movie edit functions in this menu. Preview window : You can preview a image or a movie clip and check the multi media information. Zoom bar : You can change preview size. Folder display window : You can see the folder location of the selected image. Image display window : Images of the selected folder are displayed.
Refer to the [Help] menu in Digimax Master for further information.
Image edit : You can edit the still image.
- Image edit functions are listed below. Edit menu : You can select the following menus. [Tools] : You can resize or crop the selected image. See the [Help] menu. [Adjust] : You can modify image quality. See the [Help] menu. [Retouch] : You can change image or insert effects on the image. See the [Help] menu. Drawing tools : Tools for editing an image. Image display window : a selected image displays in this window. Preview window : You can preview the changed image.
A still image edited with Digimax Master cant be played back on the camera. Refer to the [Help] menu in Digimax Master for further information.

DNG converter : You can convert a RAW (*.pef, *.dng) file into a JPEG or TIFF file format.
- DNG converter functions are listed below. Histogram display : Histogram of displayed image will be displayed. Tools : You can edit the RAW (*.pef, *.dng) files as you want [White Balance] : You can edit the colour temperature and saturation of the image. [Exposure] : You can edit the Exposure value, Contrast and gamma value. [Sharpness] : You can edit the Sharpness of the image. File format : You can convert the RAW (*.dng) file into a file format you prefer (*.jpg, *.tiff).
Movie edit : You can have still images, movies, narration and music all in one movie file.
- Movie clip edit functions are listed below. Edit menu : You can select the following menus. [Add Media] : You can add other media elements to a movie. [Edit Clip] : You can change the brightness, contrast, colour and saturation. [Effects] : You can insert an effect. [Set Text] : You can insert texts. [Narrate] : You can insert a narration. [Produce] : You can save the edited multi media as a new file name. You can select AVI, Windows media (wmv), Windows media (asf) and movie clip for this camera (avi, MPEG-4) file types. Frame display window : You can insert multi media in this window.
Some movie clips that were compressed with a codec that is not compatible with the Digimax Master cant play back in the Digimax Master. Refer to the [Help] menu in Digimax Master for further information.

7 Appendix

Default Settings Cleaning the CCD Optional Accessories Error Messages Troubleshooting Main Specifications Glossary Index

202 206

Default Settings
The table below lists the factory default settings. Table notations are as follows. Last Memory Setting Yes : The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off. No : The setting returns to the default setting when the camera is turned off. Reset Setting Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function (p.166). No : The setting is saved even after reset. [ Rec. Mode] Menu Item Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level Saturation Sharpness Contrast Instant Review Auto Bracket AE Metering Swtch dst msr pt AF Mode Flash Exp. Comp. Default Setting (Bright) (3008*2000) (Best) (0) (0) (0) 1 sec 0.5/ 0 - + (Multi-segment) (Auto) AF.S (Single mode) 0.0 Last Memory Setting Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Reset Setting Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Page p.106 p.107 p.108 p.109 p.109 p.109 p.165 p.144 p.129 p.120 p.119 p.145
Playback] Menu Item Default Setting Images only OFF B&W 3 sec Last Memory Setting Yes Yes Yes Yes Reset Setting Yes Yes Yes Yes Page p.155 p.155 p.69 p.66

The Autofocus does not work

Set the focus mode to

(Single mode). (p.119)
Set the capture mode to setting other than Object) mode. (p.45)

(Moving

Problem AE lock function does not operate Cause AE lock is not available when set to (Manual) mode or (Bulb) mode When flash mode is set to [Auto discharge] or [Auto flash+Redeye reduct], the flash will not discharge if the subject is bright Mode dial is set to a (Flash OFF) The power zoom system does not function The camera does not have the power zoom function The transfer mode is set to [PictBridge] An error occurred while sending USB data The transfer mode is set to [PC] or [PC-F] Remedy Use AE lock with any setting other than mode or (Bulb) mode. (Manual)
Built-in Flash does not discharge
Set flash mode to [Manual discharge] or [Manl flash+Redeye reduct]. (p.47)
Set mode dial to any setting other than (p.45)

(Flash OFF).

Use manual zoom. (p.46)
USB connection with computer does not work properly*
Set transfer mode to [PC].
Change the transfer mode to [PC-F].
USB connection with printer does not work properly
Set transfer mode to [PictBridge]. (p.82)
* In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to static electricity. This can be remedied by taking the batteries out and putting them back in again. When the mirror remains in the up position, take the batteries out and put them back in again. Then, turn the power on. The mirror will retract. After the procedure is done, if the camera operates correctly, it does not require any repairs. * Refer to the software instructions for details on connecting the camera to a PC. (p.169)
Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions.

[Case 1]

The USB cable is not connected or you are using a cable with an incorrect specification. Use a USB cable with the correct specification.

[Case 2]

The camera is not recognized by your PC. Sometimes, the camera may appear under [Unknown Devices] in Device Manager. Turn off the camera, remove the USB cable, plug in the USB cable again, and then turn on the camera.

[Case 3]

There is an unexpected error during file transfer Turn the camera power off and on again. Transfer the file again.

[Case 4]

When using the USB hub. There may be a problem in connecting the camera to the PC through the USB hub if the PC and the hub are not compatible. Wherever possible, connect the camera to the PC directly.

[Case 5]

Are other USB cables connected to the PC? The camera may malfunction when it is connected to the PC at the same time as another USB cable. In this case, disconnect the other USB cable, and connect only one USB cable to the PC.

[Case 6]

When I open the Device Manager (by clicking Start (Performance and Maintenance) System

(Settings)

Control Panel

(Hardware)

Device Manager), there
are Unknown Devices or Other Devices entries with a yellow question mark (?) beside them or devices with an exclamation mark (!) beside them. Right-click on the entry with the question (?) or exclamation (!) mark and select "Remove". Restart the PC and connect the camera the again. For Windows 98 PC, remove the camera driver also, restart the PC, and then reinstall the camera driver.
[Case 7] In some security programs (Norton Anti Virus, V3, etc.), the computer may not recognise the camera as a removable disk. Stop the security programs and connect the camera to the computer. Refer to the security program instructions about how to stop the program.

[Case 8]

If a PC connected with the camera stops responding while Windows is starting. In this case, disconnect the PC and the camera and Windows will start. If the problem happens continuously, set the Legacy USB Support to disable and restart the PC. The Legacy USB Support is in the BIOS setup menu (The BIOS setup menu differs from the PC manufacturers and some BIOS menus dont have Legacy USB Support). If you cant change the menu by yourself, contact the PC manufacturer or BIOS manufacturer.

[Case 9]

The camera is connected to the USB port located on the front of the computer. When the camera is connected to the USB port located on the front of the computer, the computer may not recognise the camera. Connect the camera to the USB port located on the back of the computer.

Main Specifications

Type Image Sensor Effective Pixel Total Pixel Mount Lens Usable Lens Type Field of View Viewfinder Magnification Diopter Adjustment LCD Monitor Focusing Shutter Type Modes Type Speed Metering System Compensation ISO Equivalent Type Modes Guide Number Flash Angle of View Coverage Sync. Speed Recharging Time External Flash White Balance 23.5mm x 15.7mm CCD Approx. 6.1 Mega-pixel Approx. 6.3 Mega-pixel PENTAX KAF bayonet mount Schneider D-XENON Lens * All PENTAX DSLR lenses are available. * KAF2 (not power zoom compatible), KAF mount lenses, KA mount lenses Pentaprism, Natural-Bright-Matte Focusing Screen 95% 0.95X (50mm 1.4/50mm -2.5m-1 ~ 1.5m-1 Low-temperature polysilicon TFT colour LCD monitor 2.5" (approximately 210,000 dots) TTL phase-matching 11 points wide AF AF Single (with focus lock), Manual focus, Continuous AF Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter 30 ~ 1/4,000 sec. with Bulb TTL open-aperture 16-segment (coupled with lens and AF information) Metering : Multi, Center-weighted, Spot 2 (1/3EV or 1/2EV steps) Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 Built-in retractable P-TTL auto pop-up flash Auto, Manual, Auto/Red-eye reduction, Manual/Red-eye reduction 15.6 (at ISO 200) 28mm wide-angle (equivalent to 35mm) 1/180 sec. (with SEF-36PZF SAMSUNG dedicated flash) Approx. 3 sec. SEF-36PZF (optional) Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Manual AUTO SCN, Normal, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Modes Shooting Drive Modes Continuous Self-timer Object, Night scene, Flash off, Program AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual, Bulb Single, Continuous, Auto Bracket 2.8 fps up to 8 frames (JPEG), 5 frames (RAW) 2 sec., 12 sec., Remote control, Remote control 3 sec )