PENTAX Optio WG-2 GPS digital camera Quick Guide

Below you will find brief information for Optio WG-2 GPS, Optio WG-2. The Optio WG-2 GPS / Optio WG-2 is waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof, so you can use it in a wide range of outdoor activities. You can capture images with up to 14 megapixels, and the 5x optical zoom lens allows you to get closer to your subject. The Optio WG-2 GPS / Optio WG-2 supports SD memory cards, so you can store your photos and videos on the go.

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Checking the Contents of the Package
Names of Parts and Monitor Indicators
Check that your camera comes complete with
the items listed below.
Front
Camera (Optio WG-2 GPS /
Optio WG-2)
Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW125
Shutter release button
Power switch/Power lamp (green)
Carabiner strap
(O-ST124/O-ST125)
Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX digital camera.
USB cable (I-USB7)
Remote control
receiver
Self timer lamp/
Focus assist light
LED Macro lights
Back
Terminal cover
lock lever
Display
Remote control
receiver
Tripod socket
PC/AV terminal
Prepare your camera for use before you begin
using it.
Attaching the
Carabiner Strap
AC plug cord
Operating Manual
Battery lock lever
Macro stand (O-MS1)
HDMI terminal
Quick Guide (this guide)
2
Battery/card
cover lock lever
SD Memory Card socket
Battery
3
Press the power switch.
3
3
Press the four-way controller (3) to
move the frame to [W Hometown].
Initial Setting
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Focus frame
D-Range Setting
World Time setting
Remaining image
No icon
storage capacity
Date and
time
: Hometown
: Destination
indicator on the display.
Battery Status
Adequate power remains.
Battery is running low.
Battery is running very low.
Battery is exhausted.
The camera turns off after this message appears.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [W Hometown] screen appears.
Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the desired
language.
5
6
Press the 4 button. The [Initial Setting] screen appears.
Memo
If you accidentally select the wrong
language and press the 4 button,
press the four-way controller (5), use
the four-way controller (2345) to
select the desired language, and then
press the 4 button. The [Initial
Setting] screen appears in the selected
language.
8
Initial Setting
Settings complete
MENU
Cancel
DST
OFF
9
Cancel
OK
Press the four-way controller (5), then press the four-way
controller (3) to move the frame to [Date].
12
Press the four-way controller (5) to select [01] (month), [01]
(day) or [2012] (year), then use the four-way controller (23)
to set the current date.
13
Press the four-way controller (5), then press the four-way
controller (3) to move the frame to [Time].
14
Set the time in the same manner as in 12 .
15
Press the four-way controller (3)
to select [Settings complete] and
press the 4 button.
OK
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).
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P and press
the 4 button.
The [Initial Setting] screen reappears.
Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings complete]
and press the 4 button.
The [Date Adjustment] screen appears.
Press the four-way controller
(5) to select [mm/dd/yy], then
use the four-way controller
(23) to choose the date
format.
11
New York
English
Hometown
New York
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).
Cancel
Hometown
MENU
The [Language/
] screen appears when the camera is turned on for
the first time. Select the desired language and then set the date and time.
10
DST
OFF
Settings complete
Make the Initial Settings.
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Battery Level Indicator
English
Hometown
New York
7
In locations where the camera is exposed to water or dirt
such as underwater, at the beach, in a kitchen, etc., make
sure that the battery/card and terminal cover lock levers are
firmly locked so that they won't open unexpectedly. Do not
open the covers in such locations.
When removing the battery or card, avoid surroundings where
the camera may be exposed to water or dirt, and make sure the
camera, battery, card, and your hands are completely dry.
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The camera turns on and is ready to take
still pictures. Press the power switch
again to turn the camera off.
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The inside of the battery/card and terminal covers are not waterproof
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DST
Battery
lock lever
SD Memory Card
+1.0
1/250
F3.5
Memory status
Screen Display
(green)
(green)
(yellow)
(red)
[Battery depleted]
2 2
City
* The SD Memory Cards are sold separately.
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In this Quick Guide,
the arrow keys to
be pressed are
indicated as shown
on the right.
4
Battery/
card cover
DATE
Turning the Camera On
Attach the carabiner strap
supplied with the camera
as shown in the illustration.
Install the battery and SD
Memory Card as shown in
the illustration.
P
You can check the battery level by the
MENU
Installing the Battery and SD
Memory Card
Eye-Fi communication status
Digital zoom/
Intelligent Zoom
SD Memory Card
Card is write-protected
Utilities Guide for GPS (WG-2 GPS only)
Preparing the Camera for Use
Battery/card cover
lock lever
Battery/card cover
Battery charger (D-BC92)
Focus mode
Drive mode
Flash mode
Shooting mode
Battery level
Face Detection
Date imprint
setting
EV
Compensation
Shutter speed
Aperture
Pixel Track SR
Built-in memory
(without card)
The Optio WG-2 GPS / Optio WG-2 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 Pentax drop test (1.5 m height onto
a 5 cm thick plywood surface) complying with MILStandard 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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Normal display in Still Picture Capture Mode
Flash
Lens
Speaker
Microphone
Terminal cover
Rechargeable lithium-ion
battery (D-LI92)
Monitor Indicators
Following indicators are displayed in Still Picture Capture Mode.
Date Adjustment
Date Format
mm/dd/yy 24h
Date
01/01/2012
Time
00:00
Settings complete
MENU
Cancel
Date Adjustment
Date Format
mm/dd/yy 24h
Date
01/01/2012
Time
00:00
Settings complete
MENU
Cancel
OK
Formatting an SD Memory Card
Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is
unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices.
Be aware that formatting deletes all the data stored in the SD
Memory Card. For how to format an SD Memory Card, refer to
the Operating Manual (p.174).
Continue on the reverse side.
OK
3
Taking Pictures
Aim the camera at the subject, then press the shutter release button. The flash discharges automatically depending on the brightness.
1
Frame the subject using the focus frame on the display.
2
Press the W / T button to change the captured area.
Selecting the Flash Mode
Each time you press the four-way controller (4), the flash mode switches
between the following modes.
Auto
Flash Off
Memo
The functions available in shooting mode may be different.
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.
For details, refer to the Operating Manual (p.81 - 84).
Selecting a Shooting Mode
You can choose the right mode for your particular situation
from the Capture Mode Palette.
3).
Press the four-way controller (
Flash On
Landscape
Selecting the Focus Mode
Auto + Red-eye
W
Widens the area
that is captured
by the camera
3
T
Enlarges
the subject
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the display turns green if the
subject is in focus.
4
Press the shutter
release button fully.
Flash On + Red-eye
Each time you press the four-way controller (
between the following modes.
The functions available in shooting mode may be different.
For details, refer to the Operating Manual (p.90).
MENU Cancel
Selecting the Drive Mode
1/250
F4.6
Self-timer (10 sec.)
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Remote Control (3 sec.)
4
Pan Focus
Playing Back Images
1
Memo
Infinity
Manual Focus
Memo
For details, refer to the Operating Manual (p.91).
Selecting a Playback Mode
1
Play back the image you want to delete.
2
Press thei button.
You can choose the playback function
you want to use with the Playback
Mode Palette.
Press the four-way controller (
) while
an image is displayed in playback mode.
3
The confirmation screen appears.
Press the Q button after shooting.
The image appears on the display.
OK
An explanation appears when you select a shooting mode.
Playing Back Images
You can play back the captured images on the display.
OK
Use the four-way controller (2345)
to choose a shooting mode, then
press the OK button.
1cm Macro
Standard (single-frame)
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 shooting and playback mode is as shown below.
For details on how to select the Recorded Pixels, refer to the
Operating Manual (p.96).
For capturing landscape
views. Enhances colors
of sky and foliage
Macro
Each time you press the four-way controller (2), the drive mode switches
between the following modes.
The monitor display in 4:3 aspect ratio
), the focus mode switches
Standard
Memo
The picture is taken.
1/2
3
Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete].
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For details about how
to use the Optio WG-2
GPS / Optio WG-2 or
instructions on connecting the camera to
a computer, refer to
the manual below.
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Slideshow
100 - 0017
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For continuously playing
back images. Screen or
sound effects can be set
Delete
Cancel
Edit
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MENU Cancel
OK
OK
Memo
To play back the previous or next image, press the four-way
controller (45).
Pressing f button during playback displays 6 thumbnail images.
Pressing f again in 6-image display switches to 12-image
display. Pressing f yet again switches to folder or calendar
display. For details, refer to the Operating Manual (p.124).
Deleting Images
Deleting a Single Image
4
Press the OK button.
Memo
OK
OK
Use the four-way controller (2345)
to choose a playback mode, then
press the OK button.
Optio WG-2 GPS /
Optio WG-2
Operating Manual
Memo
An explanation appears when you
select a playback mode.
You can delete several images selected from the 6- or 12-image
display. For details, refer to the Operating Manual (p.136).
You can delete all images at once. For details, refer to the
Operating Manual (p.137).
You can protect stored images from being accidentally deleted.
For details, refer to the Operating Manual (p.138).
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You can delete a single image currently displayed on the display.
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Key features

Waterproof
Dustproof
Shockproof
14 Megapixels
5x optical zoom
SD memory card support

Frequently asked questions

The maximum resolution for still images is 14 megapixels.

This camera supports SD memory cards.

You can connect the camera to a computer using the USB cable.

The Optio WG-2 GPS / Optio WG-2 is JIS grade 8 waterproof and grade 6 dustproof (IP68).

The Optio WG-2 GPS / Optio WG-2 satisfies the Pentax drop test (1.5 m height onto a 5 cm thick plywood surface) complying with MIL-Standard 810F Method 516.5-Shock testing.