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  • Page 1 Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
  • Page 2 This operating manual applies to PENTAX WG-3 GPS and PENTAX WG-3. The illustrations used in this manual are those of PENTAX WG-3 GPS. Regarding copyrights Images taken with 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.

  • Page 3: Using Your Camera Safely

    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 on the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. Refer to “Product Registration on the Internet” (p.199) for more information.

  • Page 4: About The Camera

    • 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. Caution •...
  • Page 5 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.

  • Page 6: About The Battery

    About the Battery Warning • Be sure to store the battery out of the reach of small children. Placing it in their mouths may cause an electric shock. • If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, it may cause a loss of sight.

  • Page 7: Care To Be Taken During Handling

    If the camera is subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks, or pressure, take your camera to your nearest PENTAX Service Center and have it checked. • The temperature range in which the camera can be used is -10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F).

  • Page 8: Cleaning Your Camera

    • If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag and take it out when the difference in temperature has subsided. •...
  • Page 9 Other Precautions • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK prevents new data from being recorded on the card, the stored data from being deleted, and the card from being Write-protect formatted by the camera or computer. switch r appears on the display when the card is write-protected.

  • Page 10: Regarding Waterproof, Dustproof, And Shockproof Design

    • This camera is provided with a waterproof/dustproof design complying with JIS waterproof grade 8 and JIS dustproof grade 6 (equivalent to IP68). • The camera 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.

  • Page 11: Precautions When Using The Camera In The Water

    If the camera is subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure, take your camera to your nearest PENTAX Service Center and have it checked. • Avoid getting sunscreen or sun oil on the camera as it may cause discoloration of the surface.

  • Page 12: Precautions After Using The Camera In The Water

    • To maintain the waterproof performance of the camera, you are recommended to change the waterproof seal once a year. Contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center regarding changing the seal. (A charge will be made.)

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Display in Q Mode................25 Guide Display ..................27 Histogram ....................28 Electronic Level ..................29 Sub-display Indicator (PENTAX WG-3 GPS Only) ................ 30 Attaching the Carabiner Strap ..............31 Powering the Camera ................32 Installing the Battery................32 Charging the Battery ................34 Using the AC Adapter................
  • Page 14 Taking Pictures Taking Still Pictures ................... 61 Taking Pictures..................61 Using the Zoom ..................64 Setting the Shooting Mode ..............67 Using the Face Detection Function ............70 Taking Pictures in Basic Mode (Green Mode)........71 Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) ..........72 Taking Pictures in Digital Microscope Mode..........
  • Page 15 Recording Movies ..................113 Recording Movies................113 Recording a Movie Quickly Using the Movie Button......115 Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies ..................116 Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function....117 Suppressing Wind Noises during Movie Recording (Wind Suppression) ..............
  • Page 16 Editing and Printing Editing Images..................145 Changing the Image Size (Resize)............145 Cropping Images ................. 146 Processing Images to Make Faces Look Smaller ....... 147 Using the Digital Filters ............... 148 Using the HDR Filter ................150 Using the Ink Rubbing Filter ..............150 Creating a Collage Image..............
  • Page 17 Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Computer ..............192 Setting the USB Connection Mode............192 Connecting the Camera and a Computer..........193 Disconnecting the Camera from the Computer ........194 Using the Provided Software ..............195 System Requirements ................. 195 Installing the Software .................
  • Page 18 In this manual, the method for operating the four-way controller is shown in illustrations, such as in the ones below. The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. Indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation.

  • Page 19: Composition Of The Operating Manual

    Composition of the Operating Manual This Operating Manual contains the following chapters. 1 Getting Started –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 2 Common Operations –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––...

  • Page 20: Getting Started

    Before Using GPS ........2 Using the GPS ..........5 This manual describes how to use the GPS function on the PENTAX WG-3 GPS and precautions when using it. Please read this manual before using the GPS function with this camera.

  • Page 21: Names Of Parts

    Focus assist light Shutter release button Flash Sub-display (*) Microphones Remote control receiver Strap lug LED Macro Lights (*) Only available with the PENTAX WG-3 GPS. Back Display Release latch Remote control receiver Battery cover Tripod socket Speakers Battery cover lock...

  • Page 22: Names Of Operating Parts

    Names of Operating Parts Power button Shutter release button W/T/f/y button Q button Movie button Four-way controller 4 button Green/i button 3 button Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.48 - 51) for an explanation of the function of each button. Macro stand Attaching the supplied macro stand (O-MS2) reduces camera shake during shooting (Digital Microscope) or...

  • Page 23: Display Indications

    • The display cannot be changed in some shooting modes. • Only the PENTAX WG-3 GPS can display the electronic compass. If you are using the PENTAX WG-3, the display changes to the Grid Display by pressing the 4 button at the Histogram + Info display.
  • Page 24 12 Drive Mode (p.74 - p.78) B3 White Balance (p.92) 13 Focus Mode (p.85) B4 AE Metering (p.94) 14 Eye-Fi communication status (p.182) B5 Histogram (p.28) 15 Height/air pressure B6 Sensitivity (p.95) (PENTAX WG-3 GPS only) (p.190) 16 Digital zoom/Intelligent Zoom icon (p.64)
  • Page 25 * 6 and 7 are only displayed when the shutter release button is pressed half-way. * For 8, M appears if the shutter release button is pressed halfway when [Shake Reduction] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu is set to [Sensor Shift] or [Dual]. l appears when [Shake Reduction] is set to [Off].
  • Page 26 Electronic Compass Display in Still Picture Capture Mode (displayed only on the PENTAX WG-3 GPS) 35°45’52” 3776m 123°45’52” 0° 04/04/ '13 08:24 GPS latitude GPS status GPS longitude Battery level indicator Current date Lens direction Height/air pressure Current time * 4 changes depending on [Pressure Sensor] settings in [W Setting] menu.

  • Page 27: Display In Q Mode

    • Only the PENTAX WG-3 GPS can display Info 2. If you are using the PENTAX WG-3, the display changes to the normal display by pressing the 4 button at no info display. Normal Display...
  • Page 28 Normal Display/ Info 1 in Playback Mode (All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.) The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. In "Normal Display", A1 to A10 are displayed. In "Info 1", B1 to B8 are displayed as well. 10 100 - 003 100 - 0038 0038...

  • Page 29: Guide Display

    Info 2 in Playback Mode (displayed only on the PENTAX WG-3 GPS) 10 100 - 003 100 - 0038 0038 3200 3200 3200 700 hPa 700 hPa 04/04/'13 04/04/'13 04/04/'13 06: 25: 00 06: 25: 00 35 35 35 45' 52"...

  • Page 30: Histogram

    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 ←Brightness→ (Dark) (Bright) before and after shooting tells you whether the brightness and...

  • Page 31: Electronic Level

    Electronic Level This camera is equipped with an electronic level for detecting whether the camera is level. When [Electronic Level] is set to O (On) in the [A Rec. Mode] menu, the electronic level can be displayed, and you can check how level the camera is (p.109).

  • Page 32: Sub-Display Indicator (Pentax Wg-3 Gps Only)

    Sub-display Indicator (PENTAX WG-3 GPS Only) When the camera is turned off, information such as the current time and air pressure is displayed on the sub-display on the camera's front side. Current time Height/air pressure * 2 changes depending on [Pressure Sensor] settings in [W Setting] menu (p.190).

  • Page 33: Attaching The Carabiner Strap

    Attaching the Carabiner Strap Attach the carabiner strap supplied with the camera. Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug on the camera. Fix the end of the strap to the stopper. Protective rubber ring The carabiner has rubber rings to prevent damage to the display. These rubber rings cushion the impact when the carabiner hits the display.

  • Page 34: Powering The Camera

    3. Using the side of the battery to push the battery lock lever in the direction of 4, insert the battery with the PENTAX logo pointing toward the lens. Push the battery in until it is locked in place.

  • Page 35: Removing The Battery

    Slide the battery cover lock in the opposite direction indicated by 1. Make sure that the yellow indicator cannot be seen and the cover is completely locked. Removing the Battery Open the battery cover. Push the battery lock lever towards 4. The battery will be ejected.

  • Page 36: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Connect the supplied power adapter (D-PA135) to the camera and charge the battery before using it for the first time or after a long period of non-use, or when the [Battery depleted] message appears. Power lamp While charging: Blinks Charging finished: Turns off To power outlet Power adapter...
  • Page 37 The appropriate ambient temperature for charging the battery is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). • The PENTAX WG-3 GPS uses the Qi wireless charging standard. You can charge the battery in the camera by placing the camera on a wireless charger that supports the Qi standard.
  • Page 38 • Battery Level Indicator You can check the battery level by the indicator on the display. Screen Display Battery Status (green) Adequate power remains. (green) Battery is running low. (yellow) Battery is running very low. (red) Battery is exhausted. [Battery depleted] The camera will turn off after this message appears.

  • Page 39: Using The Ac Adapter

    Using the AC Adapter Use of the optional AC adapter kit (K-AC117) is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a computer. Note: AC plug cord “Listed, Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, 18/2 flexible cord, rated 125 V, 7A, minimum 6 ft (1.8 m)”...
  • Page 40 • Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. • Make sure that the AC plug cord and the DC terminal connecting the AC adapter to the camera are inserted securely. Data may be lost if either becomes disconnected while the data is being recorded on the SD Memory Card or in the built-in memory.

  • Page 41: Installing An Sd Memory Card

    Installing an SD Memory Card This camera uses SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards or SDXC Memory Cards. Captured images are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera. They are saved in the built-in memory if a card is not inserted (p.41).
  • Page 42 SD Memory Battery cover SD Memory Card Card socket Slide the battery cover lock as indicated by 1, and release the lock. Slide the release latch as indicated by 2, and open the battery cover towards 3. Insert an SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the front of the camera (the side with the lens).

  • Page 43: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off Power button/Power lamp Press the power button. The camera turns on and both the power lamp and display turn on. If the [Language/ ] screen or [Date Adjustment] screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.43 to set the display language and/ or current date and time.

  • Page 44: Starting-Up In Playback Mode

    Starting-up in Playback Mode Use this function when you want to play back images straightaway without taking any picture. Power button Q button Press and hold down the Q button. The display turns on and the camera starts up in playback mode. •...

  • Page 45: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings The [Language/ ] screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time. Perform the operations in “Setting the Display Language” below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.46) to set the current date and time.
  • Page 46 Press the four-way controller (3). Initial Setting The frame moves to [W Hometown]. English Hometown New York Settings complete MENU Cancel Press the four-way controller (5). The [W Hometown] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) Hometown to choose a city. City New York Cancel...
  • Page 47 If you accidentally select the wrong language and go to the next procedure, perform the following operation to set the language back. When the Wrong Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected Press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the desired language and press the 4 button.

  • Page 48: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display format. Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. Use the four-way controller (23) Date Adjustment to choose the date and time Date Format mm/dd/yy display format.
  • Page 49 When the [Initial Setting] or [Date Adjustment] screen is displayed, you can cancel the setting operation and switch to capture mode by pressing the 3 button. In this case, the [Initial Setting] screen will appear next time you turn the camera on. [Language/ ], [Date], [Time], [Hometown] and [DST] can be changed.

  • Page 50: Common Operations

    Understanding the Button Functions 2Common Operations A Mode Q button Switches to Q mode (p.52). Power button Turns the camera on and off (p.41). Shutter release button Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture Mode (except when the focus mode is set to 3, s, and \) (p.62). Takes a still picture when pressed down fully (p.62).
  • Page 51 Four-way controller : Changes the drive mode (p.74 - p.78). : Displays the Capture Mode Palette (p.68). : Changes the flash mode (p.84). : Changes the focus mode (p.85). (23) : Adjusts the focus when the focus mode is set to \ (p.86). Green button Switches to 9 (Green) mode (p.71).

  • Page 52: Q Mode

    Q Mode Q button Switches to A mode (p.52). Power button Turns the camera on and off (p.41). Shutter release button Switches to A mode (p.52). f/y button In single-image display, pressing f switches to 6-image display. Pressing f again switches to 12-image display (p.128). Press y to return to the previous display.
  • Page 53 Four-way controller : Plays back and pauses a movie (p.127). : Displays the Playback Mode Palette (p.132). Stops a movie during playback (p.127). (45) : Displays the previous or next image during single-image display (p.126). Fast-forwards, fast-reverses, frame forwards, and frame reverses during movie playback (p.127).

  • Page 54: Switching Between A Mode And Q Mode

    Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode In this manual, the capture mode, such as for taking still pictures and recording movies, is referred to as “A mode” (capture mode) (“Still Picture Capture Mode” refers to the mode for taking still pictures and “Movie Mode” refers to the mode for recording movies).

  • Page 55: Setting The Camera Functions

    Setting the Camera Functions To change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the [A Rec. Mode] menu or [W Setting] menu. Functions for playing back and editing images can be accessed from the Playback Mode Palette. Operating the Menus There are three types of menus: [A Rec.
  • Page 56 • Available button and key operations appear on the display during menu operation. • The 3 button function varies depending on the screen. Refer to the guide indications. MENU Exit Exits the menu and returns to the original screen. MENU Returns to the previous screen with the current settings.

  • Page 57: Menu List

    Menu List The following list shows the items that can be set with the menus and provides descriptions of each item. See the list of default settings in the Appendix “Default Settings” (p.214) to check whether the settings are saved when the camera is turned off, and whether the settings return to the default values when the camera is reset.
  • Page 58 Item Description Page For choosing whether to save the set values of the Memory shooting functions or return to the defaults when the p.124 camera is turned off For assigning a function to the Green button in A Green Button p.103 mode Sharpness...
  • Page 59 [A Rec. Mode] Menu 1 [A Rec. Mode] Menu 2 Rec. Mode 1 / 5 Rec. Mode 2 / 5 Image Tone Bright AUTO Sensitivity Recorded Pixels ISO125-1600 Auto ISO Range Quality Level EV Compensation White Balance D-Range Setting AF Setting Sensor Shift Shake Reduction AE Metering...
  • Page 60 [C Movie] Menu Item Description Page For choosing the number of recorded pixels and the Recorded Pixels p.116 frame rate for movies For choosing whether or not to use the Movie Shake Movie SR p.117 Reduction function Wind Suppression For suppressing wind noises while recording movies p.117 For staying focused on the subject while recording Enable Autofocus...
  • Page 61 GPS information Sync Electronic Compass For calibrating the electronic compass Guide For setting whether to display time, time + air Pressure Sensor (*) pressure, or time + height on the sub-display and p.190 main display (*) PENTAX WG-3 GPS only...
  • Page 62 [W Setting] Menu 1 [W Setting] Menu 2 Setting Setting 1 / 5 2 / 5 Folder Name Date Sound File Name Date Adjustment 01/01/2013 IMGP Alarm Connection World Time NTSC Video Out Text Size Standard HDMI Out Auto Language English Eye- Fi MENU...

  • Page 63: Taking Pictures

    Taking Still Pictures 3Taking Pictures Taking Pictures This camera has various functions and shooting modes that support a wide array of scenes and subjects. This section explains shooting with the default settings when shipped. Power button Shutter release button W/T button Press the power button.
  • Page 64 You can change the captured area by pressing the zoom button (p.64). Right (T) Enlarges the subject. Left (W) Widens the area that is captured by the camera. Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera emits focus assist light in dark shooting situations.
  • Page 65 Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows. Press halfway This refers to pressing the shutter release button gently to the first position. This locks the focus setting and exposure. The green focus frame lights on the display when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is in focus.

  • Page 66: Using The Zoom

    Instant Review and Blink Detection The image appears on the display temporarily (Instant Review) immediately after it is captured. If the camera detects that the subject’s eyes are closed while Face Detection (p.100) is activated, the message [Closed eyes have been detected] appears for 3 seconds (Blink Detection).
  • Page 67 The zoom bar is displayed as follows. Zoom in with some degree of image Zoom in with high image quality. deterioration. Optical zoom range Intelligent Digital zoom Zoom range range *1 You can zoom in to a maximum of 4× optically. *2 The Intelligent Zoom range varies depending on the number of recorded pixels.
  • Page 68 To Set the Digital Zoom The digital zoom is set to O (On) in the default settings. To take pictures using only the optical zoom and Intelligent Zoom, set the digital zoom to P (Off). Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.

  • Page 69: Setting The Shooting Mode

    Setting the Shooting Mode This camera has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures or record movies in different situations simply by choosing the right mode for the particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette. Four-way controller 4 button Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.
  • Page 70 The following modes can be selected from the Capture Mode Palette. Item Description Page The camera automatically selects the appropriate shooting mode from the following fifteen modes Standard Night Scene Night Scene Portrait Landscape Flower Portrait ⎯ Auto Picture Sport Candlelight Blue Sky Portrait×...
  • Page 71 Item Description Page For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy ⎯ Portrait and bright skin tone Shoots a series of images at a specified interval Interval Shot p.73 of time Shoots a series of images at a specified interval, Interval Movie p.119 and saves them as a movie High Speed Movie Captures frames for slow motion playback...

  • Page 72: Using The Face Detection Function

    • In shooting modes other than R (Program), A (Night Scene), C (Movie), (Digital Microscope), (Handheld Night Snap), (Interval Shot), (Interval Movie), (High Speed Movie), c (Time-Lapse Movie), (1cm- Macro Movie), c (Digital SR), F (Digital Panorama), and X (Digital Wide), Saturation, Contrast, Sharpness, White Balance, etc.

  • Page 73: Taking Pictures In Basic Mode (Green Mode)

    Taking Pictures in Basic Mode (Green Mode) In 9 (Green) mode, you can enjoy easy picture-taking with standard settings, regardless of the settings made from the [A Rec. Mode] menu. The 9 mode settings are as shown below. Flash Mode Sensitivity AUTO (125-1600) , (Auto)

  • Page 74: Taking Pictures Of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

    • Assign the9 mode to the [Green Button] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu to use the 9 mode (p.103). (By default, the 9 mode is assigned.) • When the 3 button is pressed in 9 mode, the [W Setting] menu appears.

  • Page 75: Taking Pictures At A Set Interval (Interval Shot)

    Taking Pictures at a Set Interval (Interval Shot) In this mode, a set number of pictures can be taken automatically at a set interval from a set time. You can set the shooting interval in increments of one second from ten seconds to 4 minutes, and in 1 minute Interval 10 sec.

  • Page 76: Using The Self-Timer

    Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Start Delay]. Set the start delay. 1 Press the four-way controller (5). 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to set the hours, then press the four-way controller (5). 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to set the minutes, then press the four-way controller (5).
  • Page 77 Use the four-way controller (45) to select g and press the four-way controller (3). Use the four-way controller (45) to select g or Z and press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a picture using Drive Mode Drive Mode Drive Mode Self-timer...

  • Page 78: Taking A Series Of Pictures (Continuous Shooting/Burst Shooting)

    Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting/Burst Shooting) Pictures are taken continuously as long as the shutter release button is pressed. Each time a picture is taken, the image is saved in the memory Continuous before the next image is taken. The higher the image quality, Shooting the longer the interval between shots.

  • Page 79: Taking Pictures Using A Remote Control Unit (Optional)

    Taking Pictures Using a Remote Control Unit (Optional) You can use a remote control unit (optional) to take pictures while you are away from the camera. The shutter will be released after about three seconds when the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed. The shutter will be released immediately when the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed.

  • Page 80: Taking Pictures With Automatic Exposure Adjustment (Auto Bracketing)

    • A remote control signal can be received from either receivers on the front and the back of the camera. • The operating range is approx. 4 m from the front of the camera and approx. 2 m from the back of it. •...

  • Page 81: Using The Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode)

    Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode) In X (Digital Wide) mode, you can stitch two vertical images captured with this camera into a single frame up to approx. 19 mm coverage (35 mm film equivalent). Use the four-way controller (2345) to select X (Digital Wide) from the Capture Mode Palette.
  • Page 82 Press the shutter release button to take a picture. The first captured image is temporarily saved, and the shooting screen for the second image is displayed. Exit Take the second image. Overlap the image on the preview guide on the left of the screen to compose the second image.

  • Page 83: Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode)

    Use the four-way controller (23) to select an option and press the 4 button. Save Saves the first image and you can retake the first shot. The first image is saved at h (2048×1536). Discard Discards the first image and you can retake the first shot. Cancel Returns to the shooting screen for the second image.
  • Page 84 Take the second frame. Move the camera so that the semi- transparent image and the actual view overlap and press the shutter release button. Exit Exit Exit SHUTTER SHUTTER SHUTTER 2nd Frame 2nd Frame 2nd Frame Take the third frame. Repeat steps 4 to 5 to take the third frame.

  • Page 85: Setting The Shooting Functions

    Setting the Shooting Functions Using the Rec. Mode Menu Items Settings for shooting are mostly set from the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Refer to explanations for each function on how to make these settings. Press the 3 button in Still Picture Capture Mode. The [A Rec.

  • Page 86: Selecting The Flash Mode

    The 3 button function varies depending on the screen. Refer to the guide indications. MENU Exit Exits the menu and returns to the original screen. MENU Returns to the previous screen with the current settings. MENU Cancel Cancels the current selection, exits the menu and returns to the previous screen.

  • Page 87: Selecting The Focus Mode

    Press the 4 button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture mode. About the red-eye phenomenon Taking pictures using the flash may cause the subject’s eyes to appear red in the resulting picture. This phenomenon occurs when the light from the flash is reflected in the subject’s eyes.
  • Page 88 Press the four-way controller (5) Focus Mode Focus Mode Focus Mode in A mode. Standard Standard Standard The [Focus Mode] screen appears. The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23). MENU MENU Cancel...
  • Page 89 Press the 4 button. The focus is locked and the camera returns to capture mode. After the focus is locked, you can press the four-way controller (5) again to display the \ indicator and readjust the focus. The shooting mode and drive mode cannot be changed while the \ indicator is displayed.
  • Page 90 Setting the Auto Macro When [Auto Macro] is set to O(On), the focus is adjusted to the macro range (distance to the subject is 10 cm to 50 cm) as necessary, even if the focus mode is set to = (Standard). When it is off and the focus mode is set to = (Standard), the AF operates only in the standard range, and focusing is not done in the macro range.

  • Page 91: Setting The Image Tone

    Setting the Image Tone For setting the tone of images. You can select from [Bright], [Natural], or [Monochrome]. The default setting is [Bright]. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Image Tone] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.

  • Page 92: Selecting The Number Of Recorded Pixels

    Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels You can choose the number of recorded pixels for still pictures. The larger the number of recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear when you print your picture. As the quality of the printed picture also depends on the image quality, exposure control, resolution of the printer, and other factors, you do not need to select more than the required number of recorded pixels.

  • Page 93: Selecting The Quality Level Of Still Pictures

    Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels. Press the 4 button. The setting is saved.

  • Page 94: Adjusting The White Balance

    Adjusting 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 The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight. Shade Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade.
  • Page 95 Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Refer to the following instructions if you want to set the white balance by selecting the fluorescent light type, or adjust it manually. If you change the [White Balance] setting frequently, you can save time by assigning the Fn Setting to the Green button (p.103).

  • Page 96: Setting The Ae Metering

    Press the 4 button. The setting is saved and the screen returns to the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Setting the AE Metering You can set the area of the screen where the brightness is metered to determine the exposure. Multi-segment The camera divides the screen into 256 areas, meters the metering brightness and determines the exposure.

  • Page 97: Setting The Sensitivity

    Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. The sensitivity is automatically set by the camera. AUTO (Default value: sensitivity 125-1600) The lower the sensitivity, the less noise that affects the image. The shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.

  • Page 98: Setting Auto Iso Range

    Setting AUTO ISO Range Set the sensitivity range when the sensitivity is set to AUTO. The sensitivity can be set to 125-200, 125-400, 125-800, 125-1600, 125-3200, 125- 6400. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AUTO ISO Range] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Press the four-way controller (5).

  • Page 99: Correcting The Brightness (D-Range Setting)

    • When a histogram is displayed in Still Picture Capture Mode or playback mode, you can check whether the exposure is correct (p.28). • EV Compensation cannot be used in some shooting modes. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.206) for details. Saving the EV Compensation setting 1p.124 Correcting the Brightness (D-Range Setting) Expands the dynamic range and prevents bright and dark areas from occurring.

  • Page 100: Setting The Shake Reduction

    Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. The D-Range Setting icon appears on the display. When [Highlight Correction] is set to [Auto] or [On] 3 8 3 8 When [Shadow Correction] is set to [Auto] or [On] When both [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow Correction] are set to [Auto] or [On] •...
  • Page 101 • In 9 (Green) mode, the setting is fixed to [Sensor Shift]. • In (Handheld Night Snap) mode, the setting is fixed to [Dual]. • In the following situations, [Dual] cannot be set. When [Dual] has been already set, the setting automatically switches to [Sensor Shift]. •...

  • Page 102: Switching The Face Detection Function

    Switching the Face Detection Function The Face Detection function locates faces in the frame and automatically adjusts the focus and exposure for those faces. You can change the setting of the function so that the camera will automatically release the shutter when one or more of the subjects smile.
  • Page 103 To Use the Self-portrait Assist Function The LED Macro Lights around the lens blink when the camera detects people’s faces in (Self-portrait Assist) or J (Self-portrait Assist + Smile Capture) mode. The position of the blinking LED Macro Light indicates where the detected face is on the screen.

  • Page 104: Setting The Blink Detection Function

    • When the camera detects two faces in the same area, the closest LED Macro Light to the blinking light also blinks. • The camera can tell the positions of up to three detected faces by blinking the LED Macro Lights. •...

  • Page 105: Setting The Green Button Function

    Use the four-way controller (45) to switch between O (On) or P (Off). Instant Review is displayed. O(On) P (Off) Instant Review is not displayed. The setting is saved. Instant Review 1p.64 Setting the Green Button Function You can assign one of the following functions to the Green button: [Green Mode] (p.71) or [Fn Setting] (p.104).
  • Page 106 Assigning Frequently Used Functions to the Four-way Controller (Fn Setting) You can assign frequently used functions on the four-way controller. Using this function, you can directly set the functions by pressing the four-way controller without displaying the menu in capture mode. In [Fn Setting], Still Picture Capture Mode and Movie Mode have different settings.
  • Page 107 You can assign only one function to each key. The default settings for each mode Still Picture Capture Mode Movie mode Default settings (2) EV Compensation (2) Movie SR (3) Recorded Pixels (3) EV Compensation (4) Quality Level (4) Recorded Pixels (5) White Balance (5) White Balance Items that can be assigned to each key...

  • Page 108: Setting The Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

    Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) You can give an image sharp or soft outlines. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sharpness] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the sharpness level. Soft Normal Sharp Setting the Saturation/Tone Adjustment You can set either color brightness (Saturation) or the tone of monochrome...

  • Page 109: Setting The Image Contrast (Contrast)

    Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) For setting the image contrast level. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Contrast] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the contrast level. Normal High Setting the Date Imprint Function You can choose whether to imprint the date and/or time when taking still pictures.

  • Page 110: Setting The Iq Enhancer Processing

    Setting the IQ Enhancer Processing You can take pictures with clearer details by using image processing with the IQ Enhancer technique. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [IQ Enhancer] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On)/P (Off). O (On) The IQ Enhancer function works P (Off)

  • Page 111: Setting The Electronic Level

    Setting the Electronic Level The camera has the electronic level to detect the tilt of the camera. When [Electronic Level] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu is set to O (On), the electronic level appears on the display. The default setting is O (On). Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Electronic Level] in the [A Rec.
  • Page 112 • You need the Lens Adapter O-LA135 to mount the DW-5. • See the documentation provided with the Lens Adapter O-LA135 for details on how to use the adapter. • You cannot select O (On) for (Digital Microscope), (1cm-Macro Movie), and 9 (Green) modes. •...

  • Page 113: Underwater Shooting

    Underwater Shooting Underwater Shooting (Underwater Mode/ Underwater Movie Mode) This camera complies with JIS waterproof grade 8 and can be used to take pictures at a depth of 14 meters continuously for 2 hours. In addition, this camera complies with JIS dustproof grade 6 (IP68). Use the Underwater mode to take underwater still pictures that capture the blueness of the sea.
  • Page 114 Although the camera is designed to be waterproof and dustproof, avoid using the camera under the following conditions. It may momentarily be subjected to water pressure beyond that covered in the guarantee and water may enter the interior of the camera. •...

  • Page 115: Recording Movies

    Recording Movies Recording Movies This mode enables you to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. Shutter release button W/T button Four-way controller 4 button Use the four-way controller (2345) to select C (Movie) from the Capture Mode Palette. Press the 4 button.
  • Page 116 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording starts. You can continue recording until the recorded movie time reaches 25 minutes. Saving a still picture during movie recording • If you press the 4 button during movie recording, the frame captured at the moment you pressed the 4 button is recorded as a still picture.

  • Page 117: Recording A Movie Quickly Using The Movie Button

    Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second, recording will continue as long as you keep the button pressed. Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button. Recording a Movie Quickly Using the Movie Button This camera starts/stops movie recording simply by pressing the Movie button,...

  • Page 118: Selecting The Number Of Recorded Pixels And Frame Rate For Movies

    Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies You can choose the number of recorded pixels and frame rate settings for movies. The more pixels there are, the clearer the details and the bigger the file size. The more frames per second, the better the quality of the movie, but the file size becomes larger.

  • Page 119: Setting The Movie Sr (Movie Shake Reduction) Function

    Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function In C (Movie), ( Underwater Movie), and (1cm-Macro Movie) modes, you can correct camera shake while you are recording a movie with the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) function. The default setting is O (On). Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie SR] in the [C Movie] menu.

  • Page 120: Constantly Adjusting Focus While Recording Movies

    Constantly Adjusting Focus While Recording Movies The camera constantly tracks the subject during movie recording and automatically adjust focus. This is useful for shooting a moving subject. The default setting is P (Off). Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Enable Autofocus] in the [C Movie] menu.

  • Page 121: Combining Pictures Taken At A Set Interval Into A Movie (Interval Movie)

    Combining Pictures Taken at a Set Interval into a Movie (Interval Movie) In this mode, you can record multiple still pictures taken automatically at a set interval from a set time, as a movie file. Set the shooting interval to 1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 30 minutes, Interval or 1 hour.
  • Page 122 Set the total time. 1 Press the four-way controller (5). 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to set the hours, then press the four-way controller (5). 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to set the minutes, then press the four-way controller (5). The frame returns to [Total Time].

  • Page 123: Using The Time-Lapse Movie Function

    • If you set a start delay, a start time corresponding to the current time and the start delay you set is displayed in real time. • The total time you can set differs according to the shooting interval you set, as indicated in the table below.

  • Page 124: Using The High Speed Movie Function

    • The number of recorded pixels is fixed to 640 × 360. • The frame rate is fixed to 15 fps when recording. The frame rate is 240 fps when playing back. • Zoom is not available during recording. • The flash does not discharge in this mode. •...

  • Page 125: Using The 1Cm-Macro Movie Function

    Using the 1cm-Macro Movie Function You can record movies of objects at the closest distance of 1 cm. The LED Macro Lights around the lens are always lighted, so you can record minute text, the veins of leaves, or specimens of tiny insects etc. The illumination of the LED Macro Lights may be uneven or insufficient depending on the shooting conditions.

  • Page 126: Saving The Settings (Memory)

    Saving the Settings (Memory) The Memory function is for saving the current camera settings when the camera is turned off. For some camera settings, the Memory function is always set to O (On) (the settings are saved when the camera is turned off), while for others you can choose O or P (Off) (to choose whether the settings are saved or not when the camera is turned off).
  • Page 127 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Memory] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) Memory to choose an item. Face Detection Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode Zoom Position MF Position MENU...

  • Page 128: Playing Back And Deleting Images

    Playing Back Images 4Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Still Pictures Q button Four-way controller 4 button i button Press the Q button after taking a File number picture. 10 100 - 003 100 - 0038 0038 The camera enters Q mode and the image appears on the display.

  • Page 129: Playing Back A Movie

    Playing Back a Movie You can play back the movies you have taken. The sound is played back at the same time. Enter Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie you want to play back. Press the four-way controller 10 100 - 001 100 - 0017...

  • Page 130: Multi-Image Display

    Multi-Image Display 6-Image Display/12-Image Display You can display 6 or 12 thumbnails of captured images at a time. Press the f button in Q mode. The 6-image display appears showing a page consisting of 6 thumbnail images. Pressing the f button again changes it to a 12-image display. A page consisting of 6 or 12 thumbnail images appears.
  • Page 131 The icons that appear on the images indicate the following: (No icon) Still picture Movie (the first frame appears) High Speed Movie (the first frame appears) Time-Lapse Movie (the first frame appears) Press the 4 button to switch to single-image display of the selected image. Press the Q button to switch to A mode.

  • Page 132: Using The Playback Functions

    Calendar display Stored images are displayed by date in Frame calendar format. The first image captured on a date is displayed for that date on the calendar. 12 12 13 13 Use the four-way controller (2345) to 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 19 19...
  • Page 133 100 - 0038 100 - 0038 10 100 - 003 100 - 0038 0038 ' 1 0 / 0 2 / 0 2 1 4 : 2 5 ' 1 0 / 0 2 / 0 2 1 4 : 2 5 Edit 02/02/'12 14:25...
  • Page 134 Playback Mode Palette Playback Mode Description Page For continuously playing back images. Screen or Slideshow p.133 sound effects can be set Rotates captured images. Useful when viewing Image Rotation p.135 vertical images on a TV Reduces the size of faces in the image, for well- Small Face Filter p.147 proportioned portraits...

  • Page 135: Slideshow

    Slideshow You can play back recorded still pictures and movies one after another. Enter Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to start the slideshow with. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select u (Slideshow) from the Playback Mode Palette. Press the 4 button.
  • Page 136 Use the four-way controller (23) to change [Interval] and press the 4 button. Choose from [3sec.], [5sec.], [10sec.], [20sec.] or [30sec.]. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Screen Effect]. After selecting [Screen Effect], press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears with the following items.

  • Page 137: Rotating The Image

    Rotating the Image Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the display. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select s (Image Rotation) from the Playback Mode Palette. Press the 4 button. The rotation selection screen (0°, Right 90°, Left 90°, or 180°) appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the rotation direction and press the 4...

  • Page 138: Zoom Playback

    Zoom Playback You can magnify an image up to ten times. Enter Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to magnify. Press the y button. The image is magnified (×1.1 to ×10). Holding down the y button continuously magnifies the image.

  • Page 139: Deleting Images

    Deleting Images Delete images that you do not want to keep. Deleting a Single Image You can delete a single image. Protected images cannot be deleted (p.140). Enter Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to delete. Press the i button.

  • Page 140: Deleting Selected Images

    Deleting Selected Images You can delete multiple images selected from the 6- or 12-image display at once. Protected images cannot be deleted (p.140). Press the f button once or twice in Q mode. 6-image display or 12-image display appears. Press the i button. P appears on the images.

  • Page 141: Deleting All Images

    Deleting All Images Deletes all the images at once. Protected images cannot be deleted (p.140). Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once or twice.

  • Page 142: Protecting Images From Deletion (Protect)

    Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) You can protect stored images from being accidentally deleted. Enter Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to protect. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Protect) from the Playback Mode Palette.
  • Page 143 To Protect All Images Select [All Images] in step 4 on p.140. Single Image Single Image Single Image All Images Cancel Cancel Cancel Press the 4 button. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Protect]. Protects all images Protects all images Protects all images Protect Unprotect...

  • Page 144: Connecting The Camera To An Av Device

    Connecting the Camera to an AV Device You can connect the camera to a TV or other device with a video input terminal or HDMl terminal and playback images. • The power lamp on the camera lights up during a connection. •...

  • Page 145: Turn The Camera On

    Turn the AV device and camera off. Slide the battery cover lock as indicated by 1, and release the lock. Slide the release latch as indicated by 2, and open the battery cover towards 3. Connect the AV cable to the USB/AV terminal. Connect the other ends of the AV cable (yellow: video, white: audio) to the video input terminal and audio input terminal of the AV device.

  • Page 146: Connecting The Camera To An Hdmi Terminal

    Connecting the Camera to an HDMI Terminal Use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect the camera to a device with an HDMI terminal. HDMI terminal Turn the AV device and camera off. Slide the battery cover lock as indicated by 1, and release the lock. Slide the release latch as indicated by 2, and open the battery cover towards 3.

  • Page 147: Editing And Printing

    Editing Images 5Editing and Printing Changing the Image Size (Resize) By changing the recorded pixels and quality level of a selected image, you can make the file size smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available.

  • Page 148: Cropping Images

    Cropping Images You can delete the unwanted part of a picture and save the cropped image as a separate image. Images taken with the recorded pixels of or taken in F (Digital Panorama) and movies cannot be cropped. Enter Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to crop.

  • Page 149: Processing Images To Make Faces Look Smaller

    Processing Images to Make Faces Look Smaller Images are processed to reduce the size of people’s faces detected with the Face Detection function (p.100) when taking pictures so that they look smaller. Enter Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to edit.

  • Page 150: Using The Digital Filters

    You may not be able to process images in the following situations: • When the size of face taken is too large or too small, in relation to the image • When faces are located in the edges of the image In such cases, the face detection frame in step 3 will not appear.
  • Page 151 Press the 4 button. B&W/Sepia B&W/Sepia B&W/Sepia The digital filter selection screen appears. 1 B&W/Sepia 2 Toy Camera 3 Retro 1 1 1 1 4 Color Cancel Cancel Cancel MENU MENU MENU 5 Extract Color 6 Color Emphasis 7 High Contrast 8 Starburst 9 Soft 10 Fish-eye...

  • Page 152: Using The Hdr Filter

    Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the 4 button. The image processed with the filter is saved. Using the HDR Filter Adjusts parts of the image that are too bright or too dark and processes images to simulate an HDR effect.

  • Page 153: Creating A Collage Image

    Use the four-way controller (2345) to select (Ink Rubbing Filter) from the Playback Mode Palette. Press the 4 button. The preview image of the result of the filter effect appears. Use the four-way controller (45) Ink Rubbing Filter to choose the effect. You can adjust the effect in five levels.
  • Page 154 Press the 4 button. The item selection screen appears. Recorded Pixels Layout Backgnd. Select image(s) Create an image MENU Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the [Recorded Pixels]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.
  • Page 155 Selecting the Background Use the four-way controller (23) to choose [Backgnd.]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the background. Recorded Pixels Layout You can choose the white background or Backgnd. the black background.

  • Page 156: Red-Eye Edit

    Press the 9 button. Returns to the item selection screen. Saving the Edited Image Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Create an image]. Recorded Pixels Layout Backgnd. Select image(s) Create an image MENU Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for saving the image appears. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Save].

  • Page 157: Overlaying Your Original Frame On Still Pictures

    A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a new image and the confirmation dialog does not appear. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the 4 button.
  • Page 158 Enter Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to which you want to add a frame. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select E (Original Frame) from the Playback Mode Palette. Press the 4 button. The original frame type selecting screen appears.
  • Page 159 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a new image and the confirmation dialog does not appear. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
  • Page 160 To Set Up Text Stamp Use the four-way controller Text Stamp (2345) to select a character < > and press the 4 button. Finish The selected character is input. FR I ENDS Up to 52 characters can be input. Delete One Character Movie button Press to switch Cancel...

  • Page 161: Editing Movies

    To View the Preview Screen Press the Green button. F R I ENDS F R I ENDS The preview screen appears. MENU MENU MENU Press the 3 button. The screen returns to the original screen. Press the 4 button. Proceed to step 11 on p.157. Editing Movies You can extract a frame from a movie to save as a still picture, divide a movie into two, or add a title picture to a movie.
  • Page 162 Use the four-way controller 100 - 0042 100 - 0042 0042 00:06 00:06 00:06 (2345) to choose the frame Select the image Select the image Select the image you want to save. to save to save to save Plays back or pauses the movie Stops the movie and returns to the first frame Cancel...
  • Page 163 Press the 4 button. The movie is divided at the specified position, each segment is saved as a new file, and the original movie is deleted. The protected movies cannot be divided. • Only a movie for more than 2 seconds (31 frames) can be divided. •...

  • Page 164: Copying Images

    • When a title picture is added to the beginning of a movie: When the movie is played back, the added still picture is played back for three seconds, and then the movie is played back. The added still picture is used as the thumbnail of the movie.
  • Page 165 To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in Memory The image selected from the SD Memory Card is copied to the built-in memory. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [{}2]. Press the 4 button. Use the four-way controller (45) 10 100 - 001 100 - 0017 0017...

  • Page 166: Printing Settings

    Printing Settings You can print pictures taken with the camera in the following ways. 1 Go to a photo processing lab. 2 Use a printer that has an SD Memory Card slot to print directly from the SD Memory Card. 3 Use the software that is available on your computer to print images.
  • Page 167 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image]. Single Image Single Image Single Image All Images All Images All Images Cancel Cancel Cancel Press the 4 button. The message [Applies DPOF settings to this image] appears. To make DPOF settings for another image, use the four-way controller (45) to select another image.

  • Page 168: Printing All Images

    Printing All Images DPOF settings are applied to all the images stored in the camera. Select [All Images] in step 3 on p.165. Press the 4 button. The message [Applies DPOF settings to all images] appears. Choose the number of copies and whether to imprint the date or not.

  • Page 169: Settings

    Camera Settings 6Settings Using the Setting Menu Items Settings for the camera are set from the [W Setting] menu. Refer to explanations for each function on how to make these settings. Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5).

  • Page 170: Formatting The Memory

    Formatting the Memory Formatting deletes all the data on the SD Memory Card or in the built-in memory. Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been previously used on other cameras or digital devices. •...

  • Page 171: Changing The Sound Settings

    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] in the [W Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller Sound (5). Operation Volume The [Sound] screen appears. Playback Volume Startup Sound Shutter Sound...

  • Page 172: Changing The Date And Time

    Changing the Date and Time You can change the initial date and time settings (p.46), and the style in which the date appears on the display. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Date Adjustment] in the [W Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller (5).

  • Page 173: Setting The Alarm

    Use the four-way controller (23) to change the month. Press the four-way controller (5). 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 7 to 11.

  • Page 174: Checking The Alarm

    Use the four-way controller (23) to select the alarm. Choose from [Off], [Once], or [Everyday]. Press the 4 button. Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to the [Time] field. Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to the hour field. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the hours, then press (5).

  • Page 175: Setting The World Time

    Turning the Alarm Off The Clock Display appears and the alarm rings for one minute when the set time is reached while the camera is turned off. You can stop the alarm by pressing any button on the camera while the alarm is ringing. •...
  • Page 176 Use the four-way controller (45) 14:25 Destination to change the Destination city. The current time, location and time difference of the selected city appear. City New York + 0:00 TimeDif. MENU Cancel Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DST]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).

  • Page 177: Setting The Text Size On The Menu

    Setting the Text Size on the Menu You can set the text size of the item with the selection frame on the menu to [Standard] (normal display) or [Large] (magnified display). Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Text Size] in the [W Setting] menu.

  • Page 178: Changing The Naming System Of The Folder

    Changing the Naming System of the Folder You can change the naming system of the folder for storing images. When the naming system is set to the [Date], images are saved in separate folders by the date they were taken. Choice The name of the folder xxx_mmdd (3-digit folder number_month day)
  • Page 179 Selecting a Rule for Naming Folders Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Folder Name] in the [W Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select the rule for naming folders.

  • Page 180: Changing The Naming System Of The File

    Press the four-way controller (4) Folder Name while “A” is selected, or press K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z (35) while “_” is selected. Settings complete The frame moves to [Settings complete]. R T Y Cancel MENU...
  • Page 181 Naming the File Yourself You can name the file of images that are captured. You can enter up to four single-byte alphanumeric characters. The 4-digit name is displayed before the 4-digit file number. Select [USER] in step 3 in “Selecting a Rule for Naming Files”. Press the four-way controller (5).

  • Page 182: Changing The Video Output Format

    Changing the Video Output Format When you connect the camera to an AV device, choose the appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking and playing back images. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Video Out] in the [W Setting] menu.

  • Page 183: Selecting The Hdmi Output Format

    Selecting the HDMI Output Format When you connect the camera to an AV device with an HDMI cable, select an output resolution for playing back images. The default setting is [Auto]. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [HDMI Out] in the [W Setting] menu.

  • Page 184: Setting The Eye-Fi Communication

    Setting the Eye-Fi Communication You can automatically transfer images to a computer or other devices via a wireless LAN using a commercially available Eye-Fi card. For details on transferring images, refer to “Transferring Images Using an Eye-Fi Card” (p.203). The default setting is P (Off). Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Eye-Fi] in the [W Setting] menu.

  • Page 185: Using The Power Saving Function

    Using the Power Saving Function You can save the 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 if any button is pressed.

  • Page 186: Setting The Quick Zoom Function

    Use the four-way controller (23) to select the time until the camera turns off automatically. Choose from [5min.], [3min.] or [Off]. Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Auto Power Off does not function in the following situations: • While taking pictures in j (Continuous Shooting) and c (Burst Shooting) modes •...

  • Page 187: Perform Pixel Mapping

    Perform Pixel Mapping Pixel Mapping is the function for mapping out and correcting defective pixels in the image sensor. Run the Pixel Mapping function if image dots always seem to be defective in the same place. • Pixel Mapping is only accessible from A mode. Pixel Mapping cannot be selected even if the [W Setting] menu is displayed by pressing the 3 button in Q mode.

  • Page 188: Changing The Start-Up Screen

    Changing the Start-up Screen You can choose the start-up screen displayed when the camera is turned on. You can choose any of the following images as the start-up screen: • Guide display start-up screen showing a guide for the shooting modes and buttons •...

  • Page 189: Resetting To Default Settings (Reset)

    Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to “Default Settings” (p.214) for the reset settings. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset] in the [W Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Reset] screen appears.

  • Page 190: Displaying The Clock Display

    Use the four-way controller (23) Startup Shortcut to select an item. Playback Mode LED Lighting Clock Display MENU Use the four-way controller (45) to switch between O (On)/ P (Off). O (On) The startup shortcut is available. P (Off) The startup shortcut is not available. The default settings are all O (On).

  • Page 191: Light Up The Led Macro Lights

    Light up the LED Macro Lights You can use the camera as a light. Pressing and holding down the Green button lights up the LED Macro Lights when the camera is turned off. Press and hold down the Green button. The LED Macro Lights turn on.

  • Page 192: Using The Pressure Sensor

    Using the Pressure Sensor You can measure the ambient air pressure and height of the current camera location by using the camera's pressure sensor. The camera shows the measurements in the sub display when the power is off (p.30). When the power is on, it appears in the main display (p.21). Setting the Type of Information That Is Displayed (Display Options) You can choose the type of information that appears on the sub-display.
  • Page 193 Specifying the Location where You Use the Camera You need to select the location in which you use the camera when you select [Pressure] or [Rel Height] for [Display Options], so that the camera calculates the height or water depth more accurately. Before using the camera in the water, select [Underwater] before you go into the water.

  • Page 194: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer Conne Setting the USB Connection Mode Set the device to which the camera is connected with the USB cable. Always set the USB Connection mode before connecting the camera to a computer. You cannot perform the following setting after the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable.

  • Page 195: Connecting The Camera And A Computer

    Connecting the Camera and a Computer Connect the camera to a computer using the provided USB cable. Turn the computer on. Turn the camera off. Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable. Connect the terminal of the USB cable with the arrow mark facing the battery.

  • Page 196: Disconnecting The Camera From The Computer

    Disconnecting the Camera from the Computer When the camera is being used by an application such as MediaImpression, it cannot be disconnected until the application is closed. Windows Click the (Safely Remove Hardware) icon in the task bar located at the bottom-right corner of the desktop. Click [Eject (the device connected)].

  • Page 197: Using The Provided Software

    Using the Provided Software The following software is included on the provided CD-ROM. Image viewing/managing/editing software “MediaImpression 3.6.2 LE” (for Windows) “MediaImpression 2.2 LE” (for Macintosh) Languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Russian, Korean, Chinese (traditional and simplified), Japanese You can edit movies when using the MediaImpression for Windows.

  • Page 198: Installing The Software

    Macintosh Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 Power PC G4 800 MHz, or equivalent ® (Intel Core™ 2 Duo, or higher recommended) Memory 512 MB (1GB or higher recommended) HDD volume 300 MB available hard disk space (1GB or higher recommended) ®...
  • Page 199 Click [Computer] in the Start menu. Double-click the CD/DVD drive icon. The installation screen appears. Click [MediaImpression 3.6.2 LE]. Choose a language in the “Choose Setup Language” screen and click [OK]. The setup screen appears. Follow the on-screen guidance and install the software.
  • Page 200 Macintosh Turn your Macintosh on. Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive. Double-click the CD-ROM icon. Double-click the [Pentax Software Installer] icon. The installation screen appears. Click [MediaImpression 2.2 LE]. The setup screen appears. Follow the on- screen guidance and install the software.

  • Page 201: Using Mediaimpression On Windows

    Product Registration on the Internet In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration. If the computer is connected to the Internet, please click [Product Registration] on the installation screen. The world map screen shown on the right for Internet Product Registration is displayed.
  • Page 202 When the [AutoPlay] screen does not appear 1 Double-click the [MediaImpression 3.6.2 LE] icon on the desktop. 2 Click [PhotoImpression]. 3 Click [Import]. Click the folder icon next to [Destination Folder] and specify the destination location. To transfer all images, proceed to step 5. Select an image to transfer.

  • Page 203: Using Mediaimpression On Macintosh

    Using MediaImpression on Macintosh Connect the camera to your Macintosh. Refer to steps 2 to 4 on p.193 for details. Double-click the [MediaImpression 2.2 LE] icon in the [Applications] folder. MediaImpression 2.2 LE starts and the start page appears. Click [Import]. The Import screen appears.
  • Page 204 Click [Import]. The images are transferred to the computer and the Media Browser screen appears. When a message appears after transfer is complete, click [Done]. • If the images from the camera are not displayed in the Import screen, select [NO NAME] (or the volume label name) in [Get Media from].

  • Page 205: Transferring Images Using An Eye-Fi Card

    Transferring Images Using an Eye-Fi Card You can transfer images to your computer or similar devices automatically when a built-in wireless LAN memory card (Eye-Fi card) is inserted in the camera. Specify the wireless LAN access point and transfer destination on the Eye-Fi card. For details on how to set up the card, refer to the operating manual supplied with the Eye-Fi card.
  • Page 206 • When you intend to use a brand-new Eye-Fi card for the first time, copy the Eye-Fi Manager installation file to your computer before formatting the card. • Images are transferred via a wireless LAN. Set [Eye-Fi] to P (Off), or do not use an Eye-Fi card in locations where the use of wireless LAN devices is restricted or prohibited, such as on airplanes.

  • Page 208: Appendix

    Functions Available for Each Shooting 8Appendix Mode √: Can be set. ⎯: Settings and changes are not applied. ×: Cannot be set. Shooting Mode Function Zoom button Zoom operation √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Auto √ √...
  • Page 209 X c Q √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ × √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ × × × × × × √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √...
  • Page 210 √: Can be set. ⎯: Settings and changes are not applied. ×: Cannot be set. Shooting Mode Function Image Tone √ √ √ √ × × × × × Recorded Pixels √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Quality Level √...
  • Page 211 X c Q √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ × × × × × √ √ √ √ √ √ √ × × × × × × × × √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √...

  • Page 212: Messages

    Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the display during camera operation. Message Description The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery using the Battery depleted battery charger (p.34). Memory card full The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved.
  • Page 213 Message Description Displayed when you try to switch to Q mode while an image is still being recorded, or when the protect setting or Data being recorded DPOF setting is being changed. It disappears after the image is recorded or the setting is changed. Displayed when the camera takes more than five seconds Data being processed to display an image due to image processing, or when the...

  • Page 214: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Check if a battery is installed. If not, The battery is not installed install a battery. Check orientation of the battery. The camera will The battery is installed Reinsert the battery according to the not turn on incorrectly +- symbols in the battery compartment (p.32).
  • Page 215 Problem Cause Remedy Lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject (by pressing and holding the shutter The subject is difficult to release button halfway), then aim focus on with autofocus the camera at your subject and press the shutter release button fully (p.63).

  • Page 216: Default Settings

    Default Settings The table below lists the factory default settings. The meaning of the indications for menu items with a default setting is explained below. Last Memory Setting : The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off.
  • Page 217 Last Default Setting Reset Item Memory Page (Shooting mode:A) Setting Setting Digital Zoom O (On) p.66 Instant Review O (On) p.102 Face Detection P (Off) Flash Mode O (On) Drive Mode P (Off) Focus Mode P (Off) Zoom Position P (Off) MF Position P (Off) Memory...
  • Page 218 [W Setting] Menu Items Last Reset Item Default Setting Memory Page Setting Setting Operation Volume Playback Volume Startup Sound Sound p.169 Shutter Sound Operation Sound Self-timer Sound According to Date Format (date) initial setting Date Format (time) Date p.46 Adjustment p.170 Date 01/01/2013...

  • Page 219: Playback Mode Palette Items

    Sensor Location ⎯ Underwater p.190 ⎯ ⎯ ⎯ Reset values p.190 *1 Except the folder name that you created *2 PENTAX WG-3 GPS only Playback Mode Palette Items Last Memory Reset Item Default Setting Page Setting Setting Interval 3 sec.
  • Page 220 Last Memory Reset Item Default Setting Page Setting Setting ⎯ Digital Filter B&W/Sepia p.148 ⎯ ⎯ ⎯ HDR Filter p.150 ⎯ Blur All sides/White Original p.155 Frame ⎯ Edge Composite All sides/White ⎯ ⎯ ⎯ Save as Still Image ⎯ ⎯...
  • Page 221 Button/Key Operation Last Reset Item Function Default Setting Memory Page Setting Setting ⎯ ⎯ ⎯ Operation Mode Q button Q Mode W/T button Zoom Position Full wide-angle p.64 p.74 - Drive Mode 9 (Standard) p.78 Four-way Shooting Mode b (Auto Picture) p.67 controller Flash Mode...

  • Page 222: List Of World Time Cities

    List of World Time Cities City: indicates cities that can be set as either the Initial Setting (p.43) or the World Time (p.173). Video Output Format: indicates the video output format of the city set as the initial setting. Video output Video output Region City name...

  • Page 223: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital camera with built-in zoom lens Number of Effective Approx. 16 megapixels Pixels Image Sensor 1/2.3 inch CMOS Number of Recorded Still (4608×3456), (3456×3456), (4608×2592), 6 (3072×2304), Pixels (3072×1728), f (2592×1944), (2592×1464), h (2048×1536), h (1920×1080), l (1024×768), m (640×480) * Fixed at f for a composite image in Digital Wide mode;...
  • Page 224 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time Still 2 GB Built-in Memory SD Memory Card 1078 (4608×3456) 1307 (3456×3456) 1307 (4608×2592) 1205 1921 (3072×2304) 1499 2119 (3072×1728) 1499 2119 (2592×1944) 1024 1921 2794 (2592×1464) 1205 2364 3415 (2048×1536) 1756 3235 4728 h (1920×1080) 2794...
  • Page 225 Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light (Daylight White Balance Colors/Daylight White/White Light), Manual Lens Focal Length 4.5 - 18.0 mm (approx. 25 - 100 mm in 35 mm equivalent focal length) Aperture F2.0 (W) - F4.9 (T) Lens Composition 9 elements in 7 groups (4 aspherical elements) Zoom Type Electrically driven Optical Zoom...
  • Page 226 Face Detection Detection of up to 32 people’s faces (up to 31 face detection frames on the display), Smile Capture, Blink Detection, Self-portrait Assist, Self-portrait Assist + Smile Capture * Face Detection AE is available only when the camera detects the subject’s face.
  • Page 227 Dustproof Rating underwater shooting possible for 2 hours at depth of 14 m. Impact Resistance PENTAX drop test (2.0 m height onto a 5 cm thick plywood surface) Rating 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.

  • Page 228: Warranty Policy

    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 manufacturer’s representatives in that country.
  • Page 229 • This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s 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.
  • Page 230 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.

  • Page 231: Declaration Of Conformity

    The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR §15.101 to §15.109. Product Name: Digital Camera Model Number: PENTAX WG-3 GPS/ PENTAX WG-3 Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: February, 2013, Colorado...
  • Page 232 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...

  • Page 233: Index

    Index Symbols P Digital Filter ......148 HDR Filter ......150 A Mode ........52 E Original Frame ....... 155 Q Mode ........52 [ Movie Edit ......159 Q button ....... 48 Z Red-eye Edit ......154 [A Rec. Mode] Menu ... 55 n Resize ........
  • Page 234 Flash Mode ........84 Flash Off a (Flash) ....... 84 Calendar display ......130 Flash On b (Flash) ....... 84 Camera Location ......191 Flash On + Red-eye d (Flash) ..84 Camera shake ....... 65 Flower ..........68 Capture Mode Palette ....68 Fluorescent light ......93 Changing volume ......
  • Page 235 Macintosh ........196 Quality Level ........91 Macro q ........85 Quick Zoom ......... 184 Macro Light ........108 Magnify y ........136 Manual Focus \ ....86 Rec. Mode Menu ....55 Manual K (White Balance) ...93 Recorded Pixels ....90 MediaImpression ......
  • Page 236 Text Size ........175 Text Stamp ........158 Title picture of movie ....161 Tone Adjustment ......106 Toy Camera filter ......148 Underwater Mode ......111 Underwater Movie Mode ..... 111 Underwater shooting ....111 USB Connection ......192 Video output format .... 180 Waterproof ........
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  • Page 240 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. 54756 Copyright © PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CO., LTD. 2013 R01BAA13 Printed in Indonesia...

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