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Monitor Indicators

The following indicators are displayed in the standby mode.

Standard Information Display in Standby Mode

Remaining 

image storage 

capacity

Shake Reduction

Battery level

Capture Mode

Custom Image

Drive Mode
Flash Mode

Aperture value

Shutter speed

AF frame

Sensitivity

AE Metering

White Balance

Pentax_K-01_QSG.book  Page 11  Wednesday, February 8, 2012  3:07 PM

Summary of Contents for K-01

Page 1: ... it is recommended you read this Quick Guide first in order to gain a feel for the basic operation of the camera Refer to the separately supplied Operating Manual for further explanation of functions and advanced operations of the camera Pentax_K 01_QSG book Page 0 Wednesday February 8 2012 3 07 PM ...

Page 2: ...nctioning 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 There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the monitor in this manual are different from the actual ones In this manual SD Memory Cards SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards...

Page 3: ...ing so may lead to a loss of eyesight or cause vision to be impaired 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 electrical shock Caution Do not place your finger over the flash when discharging the flash You may burn yourself Do not ...

Page 4: ...r from the product or other abnormality occurs immediately discontinue using and consult a PENTAX Service Center Continued use can cause a fire or electrical shock If water should happen to get inside the product consult a PENTAX Service Center Continued use can cause a fire or electrical shock If you see a lightning flash or hear the thunder during use of the battery charger and AC adapter unplug...

Page 5: ...battery should come in contact with your eyes do not rub them Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately Caution Only use the specified battery with this camera Use of other batteries may cause an explosion or fire Do not disassemble the battery Disassembling the battery may cause an explosion or leakage Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot o...

Page 6: ...erated accidentally it may cause serious personal injuries 2 Wrapping the strap around a neck may cause suffocation 3 To avoid the risk of a small accessory such as the battery or SD Memory Cards from being swallowed by mistake keep them out of the reach of small children Seek medical attention immediately if an accessory is accidentally swallowed Keep the Camera and its Accessories out of the Rea...

Page 7: ...camera is developed exclusively for the battery charger D BC90 Do not use it with other devices 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 temperat...

Page 8: ...TAX Service Center for professional cleaning of the CMOS sensor This will involve a fee Do not store the camera with preservatives or chemicals Storage in high temperatures and high humidity can cause mold to grow on the camera Remove the camera from its case and store it in a dry and well ventilated place Avoid using or storing the camera where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrica...

Page 9: ...Memory Card while formatting The card may be damaged and become unusable Data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances We do not accept any liability for data that is deleted if 1 the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user 2 the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference 3 the SD Memory Card has not been used for a long time 4 the SD Mem...

Page 10: ...ing commercially available software If you are going to discard give away or sell your SD Memory Card you should ensure that the data on the card is completely deleted or the card itself is destroyed if it contains any personal or sensitive information The data on your SD Memory Card should be managed at your own risk Pentax_K 01_QSG book Page 8 Wednesday February 8 2012 3 07 PM ...

Page 11: ...mera came complete with the items listed below P Camera P Strap O ST120 P Software CD ROM S SW120 P USB cable I USB7 P Rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI90 P Battery charger D BC90 P AC plug cord P Hot shoe cover Installed on camera P Body mount cover Installed on camera P Operating Manual O Quick Guide this guide Pentax_K 01_QSG book Page 9 Wednesday February 8 2012 3 07 PM ...

Page 12: ...d slot Four way controller Terminal cover 3 button 4 button d Red button N button Monitor Battery cover Names of Parts and Monitor Indicators In this Quick Guide the arrow keys to be pressed are expressed as indicated on the right 2 3 5 4 Pentax_K 01_QSG book Page 10 Wednesday February 8 2012 3 07 PM ...

Page 13: ...ard Information Display in Standby Mode Remaining image storage capacity Shake Reduction Battery level Capture Mode Custom Image Drive Mode Flash Mode Aperture value Shutter speed AF frame Sensitivity AE Metering White Balance Pentax_K 01_QSG book Page 11 Wednesday February 8 2012 3 07 PM ...

Page 14: ...ng the Strap and Lens zInstalling the Battery and SD Memory Card Charge the battery before use SD Memory Card Battery Preparing the Camera for Use 1 1 Pentax_K 01_QSG book Page 12 Wednesday February 8 2012 3 07 PM ...

Page 15: ...ress the 4 button The Initial Setting screen appears Press the four way controller 3 to move the frame to W Hometown Press the four way controller 5 to display the W Hometown screen Use the four way controller 45 to choose the city 1 2 2 Cancel Cancel MENU Initial Setting Initial Setting Settings complete Settings complete English English New York New York OK OK OK 3 4 5 Turning the Camera On 2 2 ...

Page 16: ...12h Press the 4 button and 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 2012 year and use the four way controller 23 to set the date to the current day Press the 4 button and press the four way controller 3 to move the frame to Time Set the time in the same manner as in Press the four way controller 3 to select Settings comp...

Page 17: ...used or has been used on another camera or digital device Be aware that formatting deletes all the data stored in the SD Memory Card Format Format All data will be deleted All data will be deleted ġ ġ Cancel Cancel Format Format OK OK OK Pentax_K 01_QSG book Page 15 Wednesday February 8 2012 3 07 PM ...

Page 18: ...st way Set the mode dial to n In n Auto Picture mode the camera will automatically select the optimal capture mode for your subject While viewing the monitor position the subject inside the AF frame When using a zoom lens turn the zoom ring to frame the subject 2 1 2 2 2 3 Taking Pictures 3 3 Pentax_K 01_QSG book Page 16 Wednesday February 8 2012 3 07 PM ...

Page 19: ...tter release button halfway The AF frame turns green when the subject comes into focus Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken 2 4 2 5 Pentax_K 01_QSG book Page 17 Wednesday February 8 2012 3 07 PM ...

Page 20: ...screen appears Use the four way controller 2345 to choose a scene mode and press the 4 button The camera is ready to take a picture Cancel Cancel MENU OK OK OK Portrait Portrait For capturing portraits For capturing portraits Reproduces a healthy Reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone and bright skin tone ġ ġ 2 1 2 2 Pentax_K 01_QSG book Page 18 Wednesday February 8 2012 3 07 PM ...

Page 21: ...utter release button halfway Press the shutter release button fully Movie recording starts Press the shutter release button again Movie recording stops By default the d Red button is also available to record a movie 2 1 2 2 3 2 4 Memo Pentax_K 01_QSG book Page 19 Wednesday February 8 2012 3 07 PM ...

Page 22: ...nc Red eye or I Trailing Curtain Sync The flash modes that can be selected differ depending on the capture mode When C or D is selected the built in flash pops up automatically when necessary zSensitivity Select from ISO AUTO or ISO fixed value zDrive Mode Select from 9 Single Frame Shooting g Continuous Shooting g Self timer h Remote Control or l Exposure Bracketing Using the Four way Controller ...

Page 23: ...21 zWhite Balance Select from F Auto White Balance G Daylight H Shade Cloudy J Fluorescent Light I Tungsten L Flash f or K Manual Pentax_K 01_QSG book Page 21 Wednesday February 8 2012 3 07 PM ...

Page 24: ...ay multiple images at once zDeleting a Single Image Display the image you want to delete Press the K i button The delete confirmation screen appears Press the four way controller 2 to select Delete Press the 4 button You can delete multiple images at once 1 2 Memo Delete Delete 100 0001 100 0001 Cancel Cancel OK OK OK 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 Memo 4 4 Reviewing Images Pentax_K 01_QSG book Page 22 Wednesday...

Page 25: ...d You can select a playback function Selecting a Playback Function Exit Exit MENU OK OK OK Image Rotation Image Rotation Rotates captured images Rotates captured images Useful for image playback on Useful for image playback on TV and other display devices TV and other display devices Pentax_K 01_QSG book Page 23 Wednesday February 8 2012 3 07 PM ...

Page 26: ...24 For details on how to use the O refer to the Operating Manual O Operating Manual Pentax_K 01_QSG book Page 24 Wednesday February 8 2012 3 07 PM ...

Page 27: ...hemical symbol is added beneath the symbol shown above in accordance with the Battery Directive this indicates that a heavy metal Hg Mercury Cd Cadmium Pb Lead is present in the battery at a concentration above an applicable threshold specified in the Battery Directive For more information about collection and recycling of used products please contact your local authorities your waste disposal ser...

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