HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX Imaging Systems Division 2-35-7, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.jp) PENTAX Europe GmbH (European Headquarters) PENTAX U.K. Limited Julius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE (http://www.pentax.fr)

Digital Camera

PENTAX France S.A.S.

Operating Manual

PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. (Headquarters) 600 12th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401, U.S.A. (PENTAX Service Department) 250 North 54th Street Chandler, Arizona 85226, U.S.A. (http://www.pentaximaging.com) PENTAX Canada Inc. PENTAX Trading (SHANGHAI) Limited 1770 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3S7, CANADA (http://www.pentax.ca) 23D, Jun Yao International Plaza, 789 Zhaojiabang Road, Xu Hui District, Shanghai, 200032 CHINA (http://www.pentax.com.cn)
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Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice. 53631 Copyright HOYA CORPORATION 2010 H01-201002 Printed in Indonesia
To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the cameras capabilities.
Regarding copyrights Images taken using the PENTAX Digital Camera 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. 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 also. Regarding trademarks PENTAX is a trademark of HOYA CORPORATION. SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. , the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Eye-Fi, the Eye-Fi logo and Eye-Fi connected are trademarks of Eye-Fi, Inc. ArcSoft, and its logo are either the registered trademark or trademark of ArcSoft Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. 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 countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. 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 compliant. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved. PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Regarding Product Registration In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. Refer to Viewing Images on a Computer (p.219) for more information.
To 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. The liquid crystal panel used in the display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. However, this has no effect on the recorded image. If you point the camera toward an object that is bright, a band of light may appear on the screen display. This phenomenon is referred to as smear and is not a malfunction of the camera. There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen in this manual are different from the actual product. In this manual, both an SD Memory Card and an SDHC Memory Card are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter. In this manual, the generic term computer(s) refers to either a Windows PC or a Macintosh hereafter. In this manual, the term battery(ies) refers to any type of batteries used for this camera and accessories.

USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY

We 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 This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injuries. Caution This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or material losses.

About the Camera Warning

Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are present inside the camera, with the risk of electric shock.
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. Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks. 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 shock.

Caution

Do not place your finger over the flash when discharging the flash. You may burn yourself. Do not cover the flash with clothing when discharging the flash. Discoloration may occur. 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, in your eyes or mouth. Depending on your individual factors or physical condition, the use of the camera may cause itching, rashes or blisters. In case of any abnormality, stop using the camera and get medical attention immediately.
About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter Warning
Always use the battery charger and AC adapter exclusively developed for this product, with the specified power and voltage. Using a battery charger or AC adapter not exclusive to this product, or using the exclusive battery charger or AC adapter with an unspecified power or voltage can cause a fire, electric shock, or camera breakdown. The specified voltage is 100 240V AC. Do not disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fire or electric shock. If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue use and consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric shock.
If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric shock. If a thunder storm should occur while using the battery charger and AC plug cord, unplug the AC plug cord and discontinue use. Continuing to use the product can cause damage to the equipment, fire, or electric shock. Wipe off the plug of the AC plug cord if it becomes covered with dust. Dust on the plug may cause a fire.

Care to be Taken During Handling

Before Using Your Camera

When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad. When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or when traveling). Pictures and sounds cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc.
About the Battery and Charger
Storing the battery fully charged may decrease the battery performance. Avoid storing in high temperatures. If the battery is left inserted and the camera is not used for a long time, the battery will over-discharge and shorten the batterys usage span. Charging the battery a day before use or on the day of use is recommended. The AC plug cord provided with this camera is developed exclusively for the battery charger D-BC106. Do not use it with other devices.
Precautions on Carrying and Using Your Camera
Do not subject the camera to high temperatures or high humidity. Do not leave the camera in a vehicle, as the temperature can get very high. Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships. The temperature range for camera use is 0C to 40C (32F to 104F). The monitor may appear black at high temperatures, but will return to normal at normal temperatures. The monitor may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due to liquid crystal properties, and is not a malfunction. Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, and remove it after temperature of the camera and surroundings are equalized.
Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salts. These could cause the camera to breakdown. Wipe the camera to dry off any rain or water drops. Please do not press forcefully on the monitor. This could cause it to break or malfunction. Be careful not to overtighten the tripod screw when using a tripod. The lens on this camera is not interchangeable. The lens is not removable. Do not hold or force the extended part of the lens. This can cause a malfunction.

* A2 appears only if the Face Detection function worked when the image was shot. * In Normal Display, A8 and A10 disappear if no operation is performed for two seconds. * A9 appears only when the volume is being adjusted during playback of movies or voice memos. (p.149, p.197) * A11 appears even when No Info is selected, but disappears if no operation is performed for two seconds. When no operation is performed for two seconds in Normal Display or Histogram + Info, only Edit disappears.
Guide Indications A guide indication for each available button/key operation appears as follows on the display during operation.
Four-way controller (2) Four-way controller (3) Four-way controller (4) Four-way controller (5) 3 button
e-dial 4 button Shutter release button 9/i button I button

SHUTTER

X/i I/J
Using the Histogram A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image. The horizontal axis represents brightness (dark at the left and bright at the right) and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels. The shape of the histogram (Dark) Brightness (Bright) before and after shooting tells Dark portions Bright portions you whether the brightness and contrast are correct or not, and lets you decide if you need to adjust the exposure and take a picture again.
Adjusting the Exposure 1p.76 Number of pixels
Understanding Brightness If the brightness is correct, the graph peaks in the middle. If the image is too dark, the peak is on the left side, and if it is too bright, the peak is on the right side.
Dark image Correct image Bright image
When the image is too dark, the part to the left is cut off (dark portions) and when the image is too bright, the part to the right is cut off (bright portions). Understanding Contrast The graph peaks gradually for images in which contrast is balanced. The graph peaks on both sides but sinks in the middle for images with a large difference in contrast and low amounts of mid-level brightness.
Attaching the Lens Cap and Strap.. 30 Powering the Camera. 31 Installing the SD Memory Card. 37 Turning the Camera On and Off. 41 Initial Settings.. 43 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter. 50

New York

The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time).
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. Press the 4 button.
The [Initial Setting] screen reappears.
Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings complete].
The [Date Adjustment] screen appears. Next, set the date and time.
The video output format (NTSC/PAL) is set to the format of the city selected in [Hometown] on the [Initial Setting] screen. Refer to List of World Time Cities (p.252) for the video output format of each city that will be set at the time of initial setting, and To Select the Video Output Format (p.171) for changing the video output format.
Setting the Date and Time
Set the current date and time and the display style.
The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy].
Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date format.
Choose from [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].
Date Adjustment Date Format Date Time
mm/dd/yy 24h 01/01/2010 00:00

Settings complete

The frame moves to [24h].
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [24h] (24-hour display) or [12h] (12-hour display).
The frame returns to [Date Format].
The frame moves to [Date].
The frame moves to the month.
Use the four-way controller (23) to change the month.
Change the day and year in the same manner. Next, change the time. If you selected [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time.
This confirms the date and time.
If you press the 4 button in Step 10, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds. When the [Initial Setting] or [Date Adjustment] screen is displayed, you can cancel the settings made up to that point and switch to the capture mode by pressing the 3 button. In this case, the [Initial Setting] screen will appear again the next time you turn the camera on. [Language/u], [Date], [Time], [Hometown] and [DST] can be changed. Refer to the pages below for instructions. To change the language, follow the steps in Changing the Display Language (1p.208). To change the date and time, follow the steps in Changing the Date and Time (1p.202). To change the city or DST setting, follow the steps in Setting the World Time (1p.205).

The [Drive Mode] screen appears.
Use the four-way controller (45) to select g or Z and press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take the picture using the self-timer. When the camera detects a persons face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears. (p.70)

Drive Mode Self-timer

When g is selected, the self-timer lamp lights. Three seconds before the picture is taken, and when Z is selected, the self-timer lamp blinks. The picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds later.
Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the selftimer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures. The self-timer lamp does not light or blink in Y (Pet) mode.
In C (Movie) mode, recording will start after ten seconds (or two seconds). Press the shutter release button halfway while the self-timer is engaged to stop the countdown and press fully to restart the countdown.
Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting/Burst Shooting Mode)
In these modes, pictures are taken continuously as long as the shutter release button is pressed.
Continuous Shooting Burst Shooting(L) Burst Shooting(M) Burst Shooting(H) Each time a picture is taken, the image is saved in the memory before the next image is taken. The higher the image quality, the longer the interval between shots. You can continue shooting until the memory of the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory is full. The number of recorded pixels is fixed to f (25921944) and pictures are taken continuously. The interval between shots becomes shorter in the following sequence: A, B, and C.

j A B C

The number of pictures that can be taken continuously and the interval between shots vary depending on the shooting conditions.
Use the four-way controller (45) to select j, A, B or C and press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take a series of pictures.
Drive Mode Burst Shooting(L)
Pictures are taken continuously as long as you keep the shutter release button pressed.
The flash does not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode. Continuous shooting cannot be selected in 9 (Green), S (Fireworks), N (Frame Composite), X (Digital Wide), F (Digital Panorama) or C (Movie) mode. Digital Zoom and Intelligent Zoom are not available in A, B and C modes. The focus, exposure and white balance are locked with the first shot. When the Face Detection function (p.70) is activated, it works only when taking the first shot. The Blink Detection function works only for the last shot. In I (Auto Picture) mode, pictures are taken continuously in the shooting mode first selected.

C Best D E

Better Good
Lowest compression ratio. Suitable for photo prints. Standard compression ratio. Suitable for viewing on a computer screen. (Default setting) Highest compression ratio. Suitable for attaching to e-mails or posting on websites.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quality Level]. Press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the quality level.
The maximum number of pictures you can take is displayed at the top of the screen when you select a quality level.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
In 9 (Green) mode, the quality level is fixed at D.
Setting the White Balance
You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting.
Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten Light Daylight Colors Fluorescent Daylight White Fluorescent White Light Fluorescent Manual
The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. (Default setting) For use when taking pictures in sunlight For use when taking pictures in the shade For use when taking pictures under light bulb or other tungsten light

I JD JN JW K

For use when taking pictures under fluorescent light
For use when adjusting the white balance manually
Set another white balance if you are not satisfied with the color balance of pictures taken with the white balance set to F. Depending on the selected shooting mode, the white balance setting may not be changed. Refer to Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode (p.238) for details.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [White Balance]. Press the four-way controller (5).
The [White Balance] screen appears.

White Balance Auto

You can check the result of selected white balance setting on the preview image each D time you press the four-way controller (23). MENU Cancel OK OK To select a type of fluorescent lighting, select an icon for the fluorescent light and press the four-way controller (5) and then use the four-way controller (23) to select a type of lighting.
The camera returns to capture status. Refer to the section Manual Setting for instructions on adjusting the white balance manually.
Saving the White Balance setting 1p.144
Manual Setting Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready.
In the [White Balance] screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select K. Point the camera at the blank sheet of paper or other material so that it fills the frame displayed in the center of the screen.

Formatting starts. When formatting is completed, the camera returns to A mode or Q mode.
Changing the Sound Settings
You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sound]. Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Sound] screen appears.
Sound Operation Volume Playback Volume Start-up Sound Shutter Sound Operation Sound Self-timer Sound
To Change the Operation Volume/Playback Volume
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Operation Volume]. Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the volume.
Set the volume to f to mute the start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound, and self-timer sound.
Change [Playback Volume] in the same way as in Steps 4 and 5.

To Change the Sound Type

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start-up Sound]. Press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23) to select the sound type.
Choose from [1], [2], [3] or [Off].
Press the 4 button. Set [Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound] and [Self-timer Sound] in the same way as in Steps 4 to 7. Press the 3 button twice.
Changing the Date and Time
You can change the initial date and time settings (p.47). You can also set the format in which the date appears on the camera.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Date Adjustment]. Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Date Adjustment] screen appears.
The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. Depending on the initial setting or previous setting, [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd] may be displayed.
The frame moves to one of the following mm/dd/yy 24h Date Format items depending on the date format set in 01/01/2010 Date Step 5. 00:00 Time Month for [mm/dd/yy] Settings complete Day for [dd/mm/yy] MENU Cancel Year for [yy/mm/dd] The following operations and screen use [mm/dd/yy] as an example. The operations are the same even if another date format has been selected.

Date Adjustment

The frame moves to the day field. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the day. After changing the day, change the year in the same manner.
Change the time in the same way as in Steps 8 to 12.
If you selected [12h] in Step 7, the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time.
Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings complete]. Press the 4 button.
The date and time settings are saved.
When you press the 4 button in Step 15, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds.

Taken with the folder name setting [PENTX]. (e.g. September 25)

DCIM 100 100PENTX

Taken with the folder name setting [Date]. (e.g. September 25)
DCIM 100 100PENTX 101 101_0925
Next time, taken with the folder name setting [Date] again. (e.g. October 1)
DCIM 100 100PENTX 101 101_102_1001
Up to 900 folders can be created. Up to 9999 images or sounds can be saved in a folder.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Folder Name]. Press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Date] or [PENTX]. Press the 4 button.
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display
You can adjust the brightness of the display.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Brightness Level]. Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the brightness.

F G H Dark Normal Bright

The camera returns to A mode or Q mode. The display appears with the set brightness.
Using the Power Saving Function
You can save battery power by setting the display to dim automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. After the power saving function has been activated, the display returns to the ordinary brightness by pressing any of the buttons.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Power Saving].
Use the four-way controller (23) to select the time until the camera enters power saving mode.
Choose from [2min.], [1min.], [30sec.], [15sec.], [5sec.] (default setting) or [Off].
2/min. 1 min. 30 sec. 15 sec. 5 sec. Off
Power Saving does not function in the following situations: - while taking pictures in continuous shooting mode - in the playback mode - during movie recording/playback - while the camera is connected to a computer - while a menu is being displayed - while the camera is connected to an AV device - when switching to the viewfinder using the G button When no operation is performed after the camera is turned on, the Power Saving function is activated only after 15 seconds elapse even if [5sec.] is set.
Setting the Auto Power Off Function
You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time.

Disconnect the USB cable from your Windows PC and the camera.
Drag [NO NAME] on the desktop to the trash.
If the SD Memory Card has a volume label, drag the icon of that name to the trash.
Disconnect the USB cable from your Macintosh and the camera.
If the camera (removable disk) is being used by an application such as MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX, the camera cannot be disconnected until the application is closed. The camera will automatically switch to the playback mode when the USB cable is disconnected from your computer or the camera.
Starting MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX
MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX lets you view, edit, manage, search for, share, and print images.
Double-click the [MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX] icon on the desktop (for Windows) or in the [Applications] folder (for Macintosh).

Click [All Media].

The Media Browser screen appears.
* The screen shown is for a Windows PC. Items shown will differ depending on the operating system and settings.
Select and click the folder containing the images you wish to view.
The images are displayed.
Select and double-click an image you wish to view.
The selected image is displayed with MediaImpression Photo Viewer. You can enlarge/reduce the display size of the image or edit the image. You can also play back movies or sounds.
Details on How to Use MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX
You can find more information on how to use MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX by using the help pages.
Select [Help] in [Extras] at the top right of the screen (for Windows) or [MediaImpression Help] in [Help] on the menu bar (for Macintosh).
The help screen appears in the web browser.

Click the desired topic.

The explanation is displayed.

Using a Wireless LAN

You can transfer images via wireless LAN by using an SD Memory Card with a built-in wireless LAN (Eye-Fi card). Precautions When Using the Eye-Fi Card
Eye-Fi cards that can be used with this camera are Eye-Fi Share and Eye-Fi Share Video. If an outdated version of the Eye-Fi card is inserted into the camera, an error message will appear. When using an Eye-Fi card for the first time, install the Eye-Fi Manager software from the card to your computer before formatting the card. Use of an access point and an Internet connection are required for transferring images via wireless LAN. For details, refer to the Eye-Fi website. (http://www.eye.fi) Use Eye-Fi cards which have been updated to the newest firmware. Set [Eye-Fi] to P (Off), or do not use an Eye-Fi card in a location where the use of wireless LAN devices is restricted or prohibited, such as airplanes. Eye-Fi cards can be used only in the country in which the card was purchased. Please observe all local laws governing Eye-Fi card usage. This camera features a function to enable/disable the communication function of the Eye-Fi card, however, we do not guarantee the operability of all Eye-Fi card functions. Refer to the Eye-Fi card manual for details on how to use the card. Please contact the Eye-Fi card manufacturer regarding any malfunctions or problems concerning Eye-Fi cards.

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.
9 Appendix The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union.
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 radio 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 complies with Canadian ICES-003. 9 Appendix
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB003 du Canada. FOR CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. ONLY Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply. The lithium battery used in this camera contains perchlorate material, which may require special handling. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Declaration of Conformity
According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for
Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals
We: PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc.

Calendar display.151 Capture Mode Palette.80 Center-weighted metering M...128 Changing volume..149, 201 Charging a battery.31 Checking the Memory Card.42 City..252 Color Emphasis filter.180 Color filter..180 Compensating for Brightness...130 Connecting to a AV Equipment...169 Connecting to a TV..169 Connecting to computer.227 Continuous Shooting j..93 Contrast..135
e-dial. 53, 54, 77, 105, 106, 107, 108 Editing movies.. 188 Error messages.. 243 EV Compensation. 76 G button. 52 Exposure Bracket. 96 Exposure Mode. 81, 103 Extract Color filter.. 180 Eye-Fi.. 234
Face close-up playback.159 Face Detection function..70 File number..145 Filters.180 Fireworks Mode..82 Fish-eye filter..180 Flash Exposure Compensation...129 Flash Mode..112 Flash Off a..112 Flash On b..112 Flash On + Red-eye d.112 Flash output.129 Flower Mode..79 Fluorescent Light J.124 Fn Setting..137 Focus Assist.119 Focus Mode.114 Focusing..114 Focusing Area..117 Folder display.151 Folder name.209 Food Mode..80 Format..200 Four-image display f.150 Four-way controller.53, 55 Frame Composite.90, 185 Frame rate..142
HDMI terminal.. 172 Help.. 233 Highlight Correction. 130 Histogram. 26 Hometown.. 46, 205
Image Recovery. 165 Image storage capacity. 255 Image Tone. 120 Infinity s.. 114 Info Display.. 20 Initial settings. 43 Installing a battery. 32 Installing the software. 222 Instant Review. 70, 133 Intelligent Zoom.. 74 Interval. 94 Interval Shoot k.. 94 ISO Sensitivity.. 126

Kids Mode. 84

Landscape Mode.. 79 Language setting. 43, 208 Lens cap.. 30
a (Manual Exposure) Mode... 108 Macintosh.. 221 Macro q. 114 Magnify y.. 158 Manual K.. 124 Manual Exposure Mode. 108 Manual focus \.. 115 MediaImpression. 220
Good (Quality level).123 Green mode..72, 137 Guide display.26, 214
Half-length Portrait Mode.83 HDMI output format..173
Memory..button.53, 54, 57 Menu list..61 Mode dial..78 Monochrome..120 Movie..140 Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function.143 MSC (Mass Storage Class)...226 Multi-Image Display..150 Multi-segment metering L.128 Museum Mode.80
Natural..120 Night Scene Mode.82 Night Scene Portrait Mode.82 Nine-image display f.150 NTSC.171 Number of shots..94
Playback.. 148, 197 Playback Mode Palette.. 152, 250 Playing back movies. 149 Portrait Mode. 83 Power Saving.. 210 Power switch. 41, 53, 54 Press fully (shutter release button). 69 Press halfway (shutter release button). 69 Product registration. 224 Program Mode.. 104 Protect Z.. 166 Provided software.. 220 PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol)... 226

Quality Level.. 123 Quick Zoom. 213
4 button.55 Opening screen.214 Operating the menus..57 Optional accessories.253
Rec. Mode Menu. 61, 247 Recorded Pixels. 121, 142 Recording movies.. 140 Recovering images.. 165 Red-eye Compensation. 184 Red-eye reduction cd. 112 Reset. 217 Resize.. 176 Retro filter.. 180 Rotating.. 157
e (Program) Mode..104 PAL..171 Panoramic pictures..100 Party Mode..88 PC/AV terminal..170 Pet Mode..85 Photo processing lab.192 Picture mode..79 Pixel Mapping.216 Pixels..121
Saturation.. 134 Saving as still picture (movie)... 189 Saving pictures by date. 209
Saving settings..144 H Mode..79 Screen Effect..156 SD Memory Card..37 Select Time..206 Self-timer g..92 Sensitivity..126 Sepia filter..180 Setting Menu.63, 249 Shade H..124 Shadow Correction.130 Shake Reduction.132, 143 Sharpness..134 Shooting information..21 Shooting Mode.78 Shooting mode according to the situation..82 Shutter Priority Mode.106 Shutter release button.52, 54, 69 Shutter Speed..103 Slideshow..155 Slow-speed Sync G.112 Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye H...112 Small Face Filter.178 Smile Capture..71 Soft filter..180 Sound settings..201 Sound types.202 Specifications.254 Sport Mode..87 Spot AE metering N.128 Stage Lighting Mode..79 Standard =..114 Start Delay..94 Starting-up in the Playback Mode..42
Start-up screen. 214 Strap.. 30 Sunset Mode. 80 Surf & Snow Mode. 87 System requirements. 220
Taking backlit pictures. 86 Taking pictures indoors.. 88 Taking pictures of children. 84 Taking pictures of dark scenes.. 82 Taking pictures of people. 83 Taking pictures of sports. 87 Taking pictures of your pet.. 85 Time imprint. 136 Tone Adjustment. 134 Toy Camera filter. 180 Transferring images. 229 Tungsten Light I.. 124 TV... 169 b (Shutter Priority) mode. 106
USB Connection. 225 A (USER) mode.. 110
Video output format. 171, 252 Video terminal.. 170 Viewfinder. 50 Voice Memo. Appendix
White balance.. 124 Windows. 221 Wireless LAN. 234 World Time.. 205
Zoom /x/w..74 Zoom lever..52

Press Release Bridge Camera
Embargo: 24th of February 11PM CET Time
Except the ironing, it does everything
An all-in-one digital camera with upgraded basic specifications to assure solid performance in a variety of situations
HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX Imaging Systems Division is pleased to announce the launch of the PENTAX X90 digital camera. Offering upgraded basic specifications, including extra-wide zoom coverage, longer battery life and an electronic viewfinder, this all-in-one-type camera delivers effortless picture-taking in a wide variety of outdoor situations to photographers of all levels. Major Features 1. Versatile optical 26X zoom lens to accommodate a range of subjects Within its compact, lightweight body, the PENTAX X90 features a high-magnification optical 26-times zoom lens offering a focal-length coverage between 26mm wide angle to 676mm super telephoto (in the 35mm format). Coupled with the 1cm Macro mode - which allows the photographer to capture dramatic close-up images of a subject from just one centimeter away - it offers quick, effortless shooting in a wide range of photographic situations. Furthermore, it also provides the Intelligent Zoom function, which extends the zoom coverage to approximately 162.5 times (for a focal length of an astonishing 4225mm in the 35mm format) without compromising the optical performance of the zoom lens.

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2. Dependable shake-reduction system for sharp, blur-free images The X90 incorporates the PENTAX-original CCD-shift-type SR (Shake Reduction) system to assure sharply focused, blur-free images even under demanding photographic conditions prone to camera shake, such as when using the zoom lenss super-telephoto range or when shooting a sunset or indoor scene with incident light only. By accurately detecting the amount of camera shake using a high-performance gyro sensor and shifting the CCD image sensor vertically and horizontally at high speed, the X90 offers an outstanding camera-shake compensation effect, equivalent to approximately three shutter steps.*
* The degree of shake-reduction effect may vary, depending on the photographic conditions.
3. Extra-powerful battery for extended shooting sessions Thanks to its large-capacity lithium-ion battery, the X90s battery life is approximately 50 percent longer than predecessor model. This translates into the recording of approximately 255 images** with a single recharge of the battery. This longer battery life is particularly helpful on the road or during outdoor shooting, as it eliminates the necessity of frequent battery recharging.
** Based on measurement conditions conforming to CIPA specifications using the exclusive D-LI106 Lithium-ion Battery.
4. Electronic viewfinder with diopter adjustment for clear image viewing outdoors The X90 comes equipped with an electronic viewfinder of dots, which comes in handy when shooting the subject against harsh backlight or when the user needs a more solid hold of the camera. Since its newly incorporated diopter adjustment mechanism provides a clearer view of the subject and in-finder indications, the photographer can enjoy shooting more comfortably. 5. Movie shooting in high-definition TV image quality, with anti-shake protection The X90 captures high-quality movie clips, equivalent in image quality to that of high-definition TV (1280 x 720 pixels), in 30 frames per second. It also features the Movie SR (Shake Reduction) mode,*** which effectively minimizes annoying camera shake during movie shooting through the use of exclusive software. As a result, the photographer enjoys high-quality, blur-free movie shooting with minimal effort. It is even equipped with an HDMI micro terminal for audio/video signal output, allowing the enjoyment of highresolution movies simply by connecting the camera with a high-definition TV monitor.
*** When the Movie SR mode is selected, the angle of view becomes narrower than normal shooting.
6. Multi-mode exposure system to accommodate different applications In addition to the advanced Programmed AE mode, which automatically selects the optimal combination of aperture and shutter speed for a given subject, the X90 also offers Aperture-Priority AE, Shutter-Priority AE and Metered Manual modes to let the photographer more freely express their creative intention and personal style.

7. High image quality Thanks to the combination of approximately 12.1 effective megapixels, a sophisticated imaging engine and a high-quality PENTAX zoom lens, the X90 delivers super-clear, high-quality images. It even allows the photographer to choose the preferred finishing touch from Bright, Natural or Monotone. 8. Auto Picture mode for hands-off selection of seven different shooting modes The X90 features the advanced Auto Picture mode, which automatically selects the most appropriate shooting mode for a given subject or scene by detecting the subjects lighting and other conditions. This user-friendly mode not only makes the right mode choice for the photographer from Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Flower, Sport or Standard modes, but also features an auto macro mode, which automatically switches the cameras focus range to macro in close-range applications. 9. Face Detection AF & AE function, with an innovative Small Face filter The X90 features the upgraded Face Detection AF & AE function, which automatically detects up to 32 faces in the image field in a mere 0.03 seconds and captures them in great accuracy and with superb clarity, even when the faces are tilted or turned sideways. It also offers a new Small Face filter, which makes the subjects face appear slightly smaller than in reality in recorded images. In addition, the X90 offers other user-friendly functions designed to produce beautiful portraits with ease: the Smile Capture function, which automatically releases the shutter the instant it detects the subjects smile; and the Blinking Detection function, which warns the photographer when the subjects eyes close at the time of shutter release. 10. High-sensitivity anti-shake mode to minimize camera shake and subject shake at indoor events and for fast-moving subjects The X90 comes equipped with the advanced High-Sensitivity anti-shake (Digital SR) mode,**** which allows the photographer to use higher shutter speeds in dimly lit locations by automatically shifting the sensitivity level to as high as ISO 6400 based on the subjects lighting condition. By coupling this function with the dependable CCD-shift-type SR system, the photographer can effectively minimize adverse effects of camera shake and subject shake, even when shooting at such demanding locations as concert halls and indoor sports arenas.
**** When the High-Sensitivity anti-shake mode is selected, the image size is fixed at 5M (2592 x 1944 pixels).
11. Other features 1) The Burst shooting***** at a maximum speed of approximately 11 images per second to capture decisive moments 2) Choice of image format: 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 or 1:1 proportions 3) Large 2.7-inch color LCD monitor with approximately 230,000 dots, treated with AR (Anti-Reflection) coating to minimize reflections 4) Shooting mode palette for easy selection of a desired shooting mode from 20 different options, including a new Baby mode programmed

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to capture the healthy, lively face of a baby D-Range setting to minimize excessively overexposed and underexposed areas in the image A selection of digital filters, including Toy Camera and Retro, to add creative visual effects MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX image viewing, editing and filing software included (compatible with latest operation systems, including Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6) Compatibility with Eye-Fi wireless LAN SD memory cards (only USA, Canada, Japan, UK, Germany, and France)
***** When the continuous-shooting mode is selected, the image size is fixed at 5M (2592 x 1944 pixels).
PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION. ArcSoft, and its logo are either the registered trademark or trademark of ArcSoft Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. 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 compliant. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Print Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Eye-Fi, the Eye-Fi logo and Eye-Fi connected are trademarks of Eye-Fi, Inc.(only USA, Canada, Japan, UK, Germany, and France) Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Planned Launched Date: End of March 2010
For more infos, please go to www.PENTAX.eu.