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Approximate Number of Recordable Images and Recorded
pixels/Quality levels
Quality levels
Best
Better
Good
Recorded pixels
(
)
(
)
(
)
2240
×
1680
Approx. 5
Approx. 11
Approx. 16
1120
×
840
Approx. 22
Approx. 32
Approx. 64
640
×
480
Approx. 64
Approx. 106
Approx. 200
• The above table indicates is the number of images when using a 16MB CF
card.
• The above table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by
PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, cap-
ture mode, CF card, etc.
Precautions When Using a CF Card
• Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the CF card cover.
• Care should be taken if you remove the CF card immediately after using the
camera, as the card may be hot.
• Do not open the CF card cover or turn the camera off while data is being
recorded on the card or transferred to another device as this may cause the
data to be lost or the card to be damaged.
• Do not bend the CF card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away from water
and store away from high temperature.
• Be sure to format unused CF cards or CF cards that have been used on anoth-
er camera. Refer to “Formatting a CF Card” (p.72) for instructions on formatting.
• Never open the CF card cover during formatting as this may cause the card to
be damaged and become unusable.
• The data on the CF card may be erased in the following circumstances. Pentax
does not accept any liability for data that is erased
• when the CF card is mishandled by the user.
• when the CF card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.
• when the card has not been used for a long time.
• when the card is ejected, the AC adapter is disconnected or the battery is
removed while the data on the card is being accessed (when the status lamp
and flash lamp are blinking green and red).
• The CF card has a limited service life. If it is not used for a long time, the data
on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to make a backup of important
data on a PC.
• Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or
electrical interference.
• Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to
rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.
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Installing or removing the CF Card (optional)
Captured images are recorded on the CompactFlash (CF) card.
Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or remov-
ing the CF card (optional).
Installing the Card
z
Open the CF card cover.
x
Orient the card with the surface of the card having the
symbol facing towards the lens and with the
pin-connector edge of the card towards the slot and
insert fully.
c
Close the CF card cover.
Removing the Card
z
Open the CF card cover.
x
Press the CF card eject button and remove the card.
c
Close the CF card cover.
• If you open the CF card cover when the camera is turned
on, the camera will be forcibly turned off.
• If you open the CF card cover while recording an image on
the CF card, the recording operation will be terminated (the
image will not be saved).
Caution
CF card eject button
CF card cover
CF card
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