Inserting/Removing the SD Memory
Card
This camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card. (Both cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.) Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card (market product).
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card while the card access lamp is lit.
• Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or
has been used on other cameras or digital devices. Refer to “Formatting the
SD Memory Card” (p.203) for details on formatting.
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Slide the card cover in the
direction of the arrow (1) and
then lift open (2).
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Insert the card all the way with the SD Memory Card label toward the monitor.
Push the SD Memory Card in once to remove.
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Close the card cover (1) and then slide it in the direction of
the arrow (2).
Be sure to fully close the card cover. The camera will not turn on if the card cover is open.
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Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card
• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to
LOCK protects the existing data by prohibiting recording of new data, deletion of existing data or formatting of the card.
Write-protect switch
• Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera because the card may be hot.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off while data is being saved to the card, images are being played back, or the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable. This may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged.
• Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away from water and store away from high temperatures.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting. The card may be damaged beyond use.
• Data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances.
PENTAX does 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 card has not been used for a long time.
(4) the card is ejected or the battery is removed while the data on the card is being recorded or accessed.
• If the SD Memory Card is not used for a long time, the data on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to regularly make a backup of important data on a computer.
• 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.
• For information on compatible SD Memory Cards, visit the PENTAX website.
• Format new SD Memory Cards. Also format SD Memory Cards used with other cameras.
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Formatting the SD Memory Card (p.203)
• Please note that formatting the SD Memory Card will not necessarily delete the data so that it cannot be recovered using off the shelf data recovery 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. There are off the shelf secure data deletion software programs available that will completely delete the data.
In any case the data on your SD Memory Card should be managed at your own risk.
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Recorded Pixels and Quality Level
When the File Format is JPEG
Choose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (JPEG data compression rate) of pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken.
Pictures with larger recorded pixels or more Es are clearer when printed.
The number of pictures that can be taken (the number of pictures that can be recorded on an SD Memory Card) decreases with larger file sizes.
The quality of the captured photo or printed picture depends on the quality level, exposure control, resolution of the printer and a variety of other factors so you do not need to select more than the required number of pixels. For example, to print in postcard size, i (1824×1216) is adequate. Set the appropriate recorded size and quality level depending on purpose.
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Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for
JPEG images on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
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Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels (p.146)
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Setting the JPEG Quality Level (p.147)
JPEG Recorded Pixels, JPEG Quality and Approximate Image
Storage Capacity
JPEG Quality
JPEG Rec. Pixels
J (3872×2592)
P (3008×2000) i (1824×1216)
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Best
202
335
902
D
Better
343
570
1549
E
Good
586
974
2627
• The above table shows the approximate image storage capacity when using a 1
GB SD Memory Card.
• The above figures may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, shooting mode and SD Memory Card, etc.
When the number of storable images exceeds 500, captured images are divided into folders of 500 images each. However, in Auto Bracket shooting, images will be stored in the same folder until shooting is completed, even if the number of images exceeds 500.
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When the File Format is RAW
With x, you can record in the versatile JPEG format or the high quality and editable RAW format. For RAW file format, you can select the
PENTAX original PEF format or general-purpose DNG (Digital Negative) format designed by Adobe Systems. On a 1 GB SD Memory Card, you can record up to 58 images in PEF format or DNG format.
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Setting the File Format (p.148)
