Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX digital camera.
The PENTAX WG-3 GPS / PENTAX WG-3 is waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof, as shown below, so you can use it in a wide range of outdoor activities.
Waterproof/dustproof: JIS grade 8 waterproof and grade 6 dustproof (IP68)
Shockproof: Satisfies the PENTAX drop test (2.0 m height onto a 5 cm thick plywood surface) complying with
MIL-Standard 810F Method 516.5-Shock testing.
* Waterproof performance is not guaranteed if the camera is exposed to impact such as being dropped or hit.
* The camera is not guaranteed to be free of trouble or damage under every condition.
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Preparing the Camera for Use
Prepare your camera for use before you start using it.
Attaching the
Carabiner Strap
Attach the carabiner strap supplied with the camera as shown in the illustration.
Installing the Battery and SD
Memory Card
Install the battery and SD
Memory Card as shown in the illustration.
Battery cover lock
Release latch
SD Memory Card socket
Battery cover
Battery
Battery lock lever
SD Memory Card
* The SD Memory Cards are sold separately.
The inside of the battery compartment is not waterproof.
In places where the camera is exposed to water or dirt such as underwater, at the beach, in a kitchen, etc., make sure that the battery cover lock and release latch are firmly locked so that they won't open unexpectedly. Do not open the cover in such places.
When removing the battery or card, avoid places where the camera may be exposed to water or dirt, and make sure that the camera, battery, card, and your hands are completely dry.
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Checking the Contents of the Package
Check that your camera came complete with the items listed below.
Camera (PENTAX WG-3
GPS / PENTAX WG-3)
Carabiner strap
(O-ST134 / O-ST135)
Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW135
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (D-LI92)
Power adapter D-PA135
(AC plug adapter
D-PL135 attached)
Macro stand (O-MS2)
USB cable (I-USB7)
Operating Manual Quick Guide (this guide)
Utilities Guide for GPS (PENTAX WG-3 GPS only)
Names of Parts and Display Indicators
Front
Shutter release button
Power button/Power lamp (green)
Self-timer lamp/
Focus assist light
Strap lug
Back
Display
LED Macro lights
Battery cover lock
Battery cover
Flash
Lens
Sub-display
(PENTAX WG-3 GPS only)
Microphones
Remote control receiver
Release latch
Remote control receiver
Tripod socket
Speakers
USB/AV terminal
HDMI terminal
Battery lock lever
In this Quick Guide, the arrow keys to be pressed are indicated as shown on the right.
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2
2
5 5
3
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Display Indicators
Following indicators are displayed in Still Picture Capture Mode.
Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode
Focus Mode
Drive Mode
Flash Mode
Shooting mode
Battery level
Face Detection
Date imprint setting
EV
Compensation
Shutter speed
Aperture
Shake Reduction
Eye-Fi communication status
Digital zoom/
Intelligent Zoom
Electronic Level
P
DATE
+1.0
1/250
F3.5
Memory status
Built-in memory
(without card)
SD Memory Card
Card is write-protected
Focus frame
D-Range Setting
Date and time
World Time setting
Remaining image storage capacity
No icon Hometown
: Destination
Battery Level Indicator
You can check the battery level by the indicator on the display.
Screen Display
(green)
(green)
(yellow)
(red)
[Battery depleted]
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.
Turning the Camera On
Pressing the Power Button
The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures. Press the power button again to turn the camera off.
Making the Initial Settings
The [Language/ ] screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time. Select the desired language and then set the date and time.
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Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select the desired language.
2 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.
Initial Setting
English
Hometown
New York
Settings complete
DST
MENU Cancel
3
Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) to move the frame to [W Hometown].
Initial Setting
English
Hometown
New York
Settings complete
DST
MENU Cancel
4
Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).
The [W Hometown] screen appears.
Hometown
City
DST
MENU Cancel
New York
5 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose a city.
6
Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) to move the frame to [DST]
(Daylight Saving Time).
OK OK
7 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O or P and press the 4 button.
The [Initial Setting] screen reappears.
8 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) to select [Settings complete] and press the 4 button.
The [Date Adjustment] screen appears.
9 Press the four-way controller
( 5 ) to select [mm/dd/yy], then use the four-way controller
( 23 ) to choose the date format.
Date Adjustment
Date Format
Date
Time mm/dd/yy 24h
01/01/2013
00:00
Settings complete
MENU Cancel
10
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).
11 Press the four-way controller ( controller (
5 ), then press the four-way
3 ) to move the frame to [Date].
12 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ) to select [01] (month), [01]
(day) or [2013] (year), then use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to set the current date.
13 Press the four-way controller ( controller (
5 ), then press the four-way
3 ) to move the frame to [Time].
14 Set the time in the same manner as in .
15
Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) to select [Settings complete] and press the 4 button.
Date Adjustment
Date Format
Date
Time mm/dd/yy 24h
01/01/2013
00:00
Settings complete
MENU Cancel
Formatting an SD Memory Card
Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been previously used on other cameras or digital devices. Be aware that formatting deletes all the data stored in the SD Memory Card. On how to format an SD Memory Card, refer to the Operating Manual (p.168).
Continue on the reverse side.
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.
W
Widens the area that is captured by the camera.
T
Enlarges the subject.
3 Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the display turns green when the subject is in focus.
4 Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
1/25
F4.6
Selecting the Flash Mode
Each time you press the four-way controller ( 4 ), the flash mode switches between the following modes.
Auto
Flash Off
Flash On
Auto + Red-eye
Flash On + Red-eye
Memo
The available modes differ depending on the selected shooting mode, focus mode and drive mode.
For details, refer to the Operating Manual (p.84).
Selecting the Drive Mode
Each time you press the four-way controller ( 2 ), the drive mode switches between the following modes.
Standard (single-frame)
Self-timer (10 sec.)
Remote Control (3 sec.)
Memo
The available modes differ depending on the selected shooting mode.
You can select controller (
Z (2-sec. Self-timer) by pressing the four-way
3 ) and then ( 5 ) after selecting g .
You can select controller ( h (0-sec Remote Control) by pressing the four-way
3 ) and then ( 5 ) after selecting i .
For details, refer to the Operating Manual (p.74 - 78).
Selecting the Focus Mode
Each time you press the four-way controller ( ), the focus mode switches between the following modes.
Standard
Macro
1cm Macro
Pan Focus
Infinity
Manual Focus
Memo
The available modes differ depending on the selected shooting mode.
For details, refer to the Operating Manual (p.85).
Selecting a Shooting Mode
You can choose the optimal shooting mode for your particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette.
Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).
Landscape 1/2
For capturing landscape views. Enhances colors of sky and foliage
MENU Cancel OK OK
Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to choose a shooting mode, then press the 4 button.
Memo
An explanation appears when you select a shooting mode.
The monitor display in 4:3 aspect ratio
When [Recorded Pixels] is set to /6/f/h/l/m in [A
Rec. Mode], the aspect ratio of the image is 4:3 and the monitor display for image capture and playback is as shown below.
For details on how to select the number of recorded pixels, refer to the Operating Manual (p.90).
P
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Playing Back Images
You can play back the captured images on the display.
Playing Back Images
1 Press the Q button after shooting.
The image appears on the display.
1 Play back the image you want to delete.
2
Press the i button.
The confirmation screen appears.
3
Use the four-way controller ( 2 ) to select [Delete].
Delete
Cancel
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.128).
Deleting Images
Deleting a Single Image
You can delete a single image currently displayed on the display.
4 Press the 4 button.
Memo
You can delete multiple images selected from the 6- or 12-image display. For details, refer to the Operating Manual (p.138).
You can delete all images at once. For details, refer to the
Operating Manual (p.139).
You can protect stored images from being accidentally deleted.
For details, refer to the Operating Manual (p.140).
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Selecting a Playback Mode
You can choose the playback mode you want to use from the Playback
Mode Palette.
Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) while an image is displayed in playback mode.
Slideshow 1/2
For continuously playing back images. Screen or sound effects can be set
MENU Cancel OK OK
Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to choose a playback mode, then press the 4 button.
Memo
An explanation appears when you select a playback mode.
For details about how to use the PENTAX
WG-3 GPS / PENTAX
WG-3 or instructions on connecting the camera to a computer, refer to the manual below.
Digital Camera
Operating Manual
To ensure the best performanc e from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
PENTAX WG-3 GPS /
PENTAX WG-3
Operating Manual
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http://www.pentax.jp
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(European Headquarters)
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AMERICAS CORPORATION http://www.pentaximaging.com
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