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Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX digital camera.
The PENTAX WG-3 GPS / PENTAX WG-3 is waterproof,
dustproof, and shockproof, as shown below, so you can
use it in a wide range of outdoor activities.
Waterproof/dustproof: JIS grade 8 waterproof and grade 6
dustproof (IP68)
Shockproof: Satisfies the PENTAX drop test (2.0 m height
onto a 5 cm thick plywood surface) complying with
MIL-Standard 810F Method 516.5-Shock testing.
* Waterproof performance is not guaranteed if the camera
is exposed to impact such as being dropped or hit.
* The camera is not guaranteed to be free of trouble or
damage under every condition.
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  • Page 1 Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX digital camera. The PENTAX WG-3 GPS / PENTAX WG-3 is waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof, as shown below, so you can use it in a wide range of outdoor activities. Waterproof/dustproof: JIS grade 8 waterproof and grade 6 dustproof (IP68) Shockproof: Satisfies the PENTAX drop test (2.0 m height...
  • Page 2 To users of this camera • Do not use or store this camera 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 display, damage the stored data, or affect the camera’s internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation.

  • Page 3: Using Your Camera Safely

    • 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. Continued use can cause a fire or electric shock.
  • Page 4 PENTAX Service Center. Continued use can cause a fire or electric shock. • If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continued use can cause a fire or electric shock. • If you see a lightning flash or hear thunder during use of the power adapter or AC adapter, unplug the AC plug and discontinue use.

  • Page 5: About The Battery

    • Do not place or drop heavy objects on or forcefully bend the USB cord or AC plug cord. Doing so may damage the cord. Should the cord be damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center. • Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the USB cord or AC plug cord while the cord is plugged in.
  • Page 6 • Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal. • Keep wires, hairpins, and other metal objects away from the + and - contacts of the battery. •...

  • Page 7: Care To Be Taken During Handling

    Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, ship, etc. If the camera is subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks, or pressure, take your camera to your nearest PENTAX Service Center and have it checked.

  • Page 8: Cleaning Your Camera

    • The temperature range in which the camera can be used is -10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F). • The display will become black at high temperatures but will return to normal at normal temperatures. • The response speed of the display becomes slow at low temperatures. This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a malfunction.

  • Page 9: Other Precautions

    • Avoid using or storing the camera in direct sunlight or in locations where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation. • Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain high performance. Other Precautions •...
  • Page 10 • When using an SD Memory Card with a slow recording speed, recording may stop while recording a movie even if there is adequate space in the memory, or image capture or playback may take a long time. • Please note that deleting data, or formatting the SD Memory Cards or the built-in memory does not completely erase the original data.

  • Page 11: Checking The Contents Of The Package

    P USB cable (I-USB7) S-SW135 P Rechargeable lithium-ion battery P Power adapter D-PA135 (AC plug (D-LI92) adapter D-PL135 attached) P Macro stand (O-MS2) P Operating Manual P Quick Guide (this guide) P Utilities Guide for GPS (PENTAX WG-3 GPS only)
  • Page 12 Names of Parts and Display Indicators Front Power button/Power lamp (green) Shutter release button Self-timer lamp/ Focus assist light Flash Lens Sub-display (PENTAX WG-3 GPS only) Microphones Remote control Strap lug receiver LED Macro lights Release latch Back Remote control...

  • Page 13: Display Indicators

    Display Indicators Following indicators are displayed in Still Picture Capture Mode. Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode Eye-Fi communication status Focus Mode Digital zoom/ Drive mode Intelligent Zoom Flash mode Shooting mode Electronic Level Battery level Face Detection Date imprint setting DATE Compensation...

  • Page 14: Preparing The Camera For Use

    Preparing the Camera for Use Prepare your camera for use before you start using it. Attaching the Carabiner Strap Attach the carabiner strap supplied with the camera as shown in the illustration. Installing the Battery and SD Memory Card Install the battery and SD Memory Card as shown in the illustration. Battery cover lock Battery lock Release latch...

  • Page 15: Turning The Camera On

    Turning the Camera On Pressing the Power Button The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures. Press the power button again to turn the camera off. Making the Initial Settings The [Language/ ] screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time.
  • Page 16 Press the four-way controller (3) Initial Setting to move the frame to English [W Hometown]. Hometown New York Settings complete Cancel MENU Press the four-way controller (5). Hometown The [W Hometown] screen appears. City New York Cancel MENU Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a city. Press the four-way controller (3) to move the frame to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time).

  • Page 17: Formatting An Sd Memory Card

    Press the four-way controller (5) to select [24h], then use the four-way controller (23) to select [24h] (24-hour display) or [12h] (12-hour display). Press the four-way controller (5), then press the four-way controller (3) to move the frame to [Date]. Press the four-way controller (5) to select [01] (month), [01] (day) or [2013] (year), then use the four-way controller (23) to set the current date.

  • Page 18: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Aim the camera at the subject, then press the shutter release button. The flash discharges automatically depending on the brightness. Frame the subject using the focus frame on the display. Press the W / T button to change the captured area. Widens the area Enlarges that is captured...

  • Page 19: Selecting The Flash Mode

    Selecting the Flash Mode Each time you press the four-way controller (4), the flash mode switches between the following modes. Auto Flash Off Flash On Auto + Red-eye Flash On + Red-eye Memo The available modes differ depending on the selected shooting mode, focus mode and drive mode.

  • Page 20: Selecting The Focus Mode

    Memo • The available modes differ depending on the selected shooting mode. • You can select Z (2-sec. Self-timer) by pressing the four-way controller (3) and then (5) after selecting g. • You can select h (0-sec Remote Control) by pressing the four-way controller (3) and then (5) after selecting i.

  • Page 21: Selecting A Shooting Mode

    Selecting a Shooting Mode You can choose the optimal shooting mode for your particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette. Press the four-way controller (3). 1 / 2 Landscape For capturing landscape views. Enhances colors of sky and foliage Cancel MENU Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a shooting mode, then press...
  • Page 22 The monitor display in 4:3 aspect ratio When [Recorded Pixels] is set to /6/f/h/l/m in [A Rec. Mode], the aspect ratio of the image is 4:3 and the monitor display for image capture and playback is as shown below. 3 3 8 3 8...

  • Page 23: Playing Back Images

    Playing Back Images You can play back the captured images on the display. Playing Back Images Press the Q button after shooting. The image appears on the display. 10 100 - 003 100 - 0038 0038 04/04/'13 04/04/'13 14:25 04/04/'13 14:25 14:25 Edit...
  • Page 24 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete]. 100 - 0017 100 - 0017 0017 Delete Cancel Press the 4 button. Memo • You can delete multiple images selected from the 6- or 12-image display. • You can delete all images at once. •...

  • Page 25: Selecting A Playback Mode

    Selecting a Playback Mode You can choose the playback mode you want to use from the Playback Mode Palette. Press the four-way controller (3) while an image is displayed in playback mode. 1 / 2 Slideshow F o r c o n t i n u o u s l y p l a y i n g b a c k i m a g e s .
  • Page 26 For details about how to use the PENTAX WG-3 GPS / PENTAX WG-3, refer to the Operating Manual. PENTAX WG-3 GPS / PENTAX WG-3 Operating Manual...
  • Page 27 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries 1. In the European Union These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. Used electrical/electronic equipment and batteries must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.
  • Page 28 23D, Jun Yao International Plaza, 789 Zhaojiabang CHINA CO., LTD. Road, Xu Hui District, Shanghai, 200032, CHINA (http://www.pentax.com.cn) http://www.pentax.jp/english • Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice. OPWG30171/ENG Copyright © PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CO., LTD. 2013 FOM 01.03.2013 Printed in Europe...

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