Attaching the Strap
1
Pass the end of the strap through the protective cover and triangular ring.
2
Secure the end of the strap on the inside of the clasp.
Attaching a Lens
1
Make sure that the camera is turned off.
2
Remove the body mount
cover (1) and lens mount
cover (2).
After removing the cover, be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward.
3
Align the lens mount index
(red dots: 3) on the camera and the lens, and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks.
3
To remove the lens
Attach the lens cap turn the lens counterclockwise while pressing the lens unlock button
(4).
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2 u Caution
• When attaching or removing the lens, choose an environment that is relatively free of dirt and dust.
• Keep the body mount cover on the camera when a lens is not attached.
• Be sure to attach the lens mount cover and lens cap to the lens after removing it from the camera.
• Do not insert your fingers inside the lens mount of the camera or touch the mirror.
• The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may damage the electrical system. Please contact your nearest service center for professional cleaning.
• We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents, damages and malfunctions resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers.
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• Refer to “Functions Available with Various Lenses” (p.81) for
details on the functions of each lens.
Using the Battery and Charger
Use the battery D-LI90 and battery charger D-BC90 exclusively developed for this camera.
Charging the Battery
1
Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.
Lithium-ion battery
Indicator lamp
3 2
1
AC plug cord
Battery charger
2
Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
3
Face the A mark on the battery up, and insert it into the battery charger.
The indicator lamp is lit while charging and turns off when the battery is fully charged.
u Caution
• Do not use the battery charger D-BC90 to charge batteries other than D-LI90. Charging other batteries may cause damage or heating.
• Replace the battery with a new one in the following cases:
• If the indicator lamp blinks or does not light after the battery is inserted correctly
• If the battery starts to run down more quickly even after being charged (the battery may have reached the end of its service life)
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t Memo
• The maximum charging time is approximately 390 minutes (it depends on temperature and remaining battery power).
Charge in a location where the temperature is between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F).
Inserting/Removing the Battery
u Caution
• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is inserted incorrectly, it may not be removed.
• Wipe the electrodes of the battery with a soft dry cloth before inserting.
• Do not open the battery cover or remove the battery while the power is on.
• Be careful as the camera or battery may become hot when the camera is used continuously for a long period of time.
• Remove the battery when you will not use the camera for a long time. The battery may leak and damage the camera if left installed during prolonged periods of non-use. If the removed battery will not be used for six months or longer, charge the battery for about 30 minutes before storing it, and after that, recharge the battery every six to twelve months.
• Store the battery in a location where the temperature will remain at or below room temperature. Avoid locations with high temperatures.
• The date and time may be reset if you leave the battery out of the camera for long periods of time. If this happens, set the current date and time.
1
Open the battery cover.
Lift the battery cover unlock knob, turn it towards OPEN to unlock, and then pull the cover open.
1
2
2
Face the A mark on the battery towards outside of the camera, and insert the battery until it locks into place.
To remove the battery, push the battery lock lever in the direction of 3.
3
Close the battery cover.
Turn the battery cover unlock knob towards CLOSE to lock.
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• The battery level may not be displayed properly if the camera is used at low temperatures or when performing continuous shooting for a long time.
• Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature decreases. When using the camera in cold climates, have extra batteries at hand and keep them warm in your pocket. Battery performance will return to normal when returned to room temperature.
• Have extra batteries ready when traveling overseas, or taking a lot of pictures.
• When the optional Battery Grip D-BG5 is used, the following settings can be made in [Select Battery] of the D3 menu.
• Priority of battery use
• Type of AA batteries used
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Using the AC Adapter
We recommend the use of the optional AC adapter kit K-AC132 when using the monitor for a long time or when connecting the camera to a computer or AV device.
1
Make sure that the camera is turned off, and open the terminal cover.
2
Align the A marks on the
DC terminal of the AC adapter and DC input terminal of the camera, and connect.
3
Connect the AC adapter to the AC plug cord, and plug the cord into the power outlet.
u Caution
• Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.
• Make sure connections are secure between the terminals.
The memory card or data may be corrupted if the connection to the power supply is lost while the card is being accessed.
• Be sure to read the manual of the AC adapter kit before using the AC adapter.
Inserting a Memory Card
The following memory cards can be used with this camera.
• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, and SDXC Memory
Card
• Eye-Fi card
• Flucard compatible with this camera
In this manual, they are referred to as memory cards.
1
Make sure that the camera is turned off.
2
Slide the card cover in the
direction of 1.
1
2
3
Insert the card all the way into the memory card slot with the memory card label facing toward the monitor.
Insert the card in the SD2 slot to use an Eye-Fi card or a Flucard.
Push the memory card in once to remove.
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4
Close the card cover, and slide it in the direction of
4 .
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3 u Caution
• Do not remove the memory card while the card access lamp is lit.
• If the card cover is opened while the power is on, the camera will turn off. Do not open the cover while the camera is in use.
• Use this camera to format (initialize) a memory card that is
unused or has been previously used on other devices. (p.31)
• Use a high-speed memory card when recording movies. If a write speed cannot keep up with a recording speed, the writing may stop during recording.
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• For details on how the data is recorded when two memory
cards are inserted, refer to “Memory Card Settings” (p.35).
• When using an Eye-Fi card or a Flucard, refer to “Using a
Wireless Memory Card” (p.78).
Initial Settings
Turn the camera on and make the initial settings
Turning the Camera On
1
Turn the main switch to
[ON].
The first time the camera is turned on after purchasing, the
[Language/ W ] screen appears.
t Memo
• The power will automatically turn off when you do not perform any operations within a set period of time. (Default setting:
1min.) You can change the setting in [Auto Power Off] of the
D 3 menu.
Setting the Display Language
1
Use ABCD to select the desired language and
press E.
The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language.
Proceed to Step 6 if F
(Hometown) does not need to be changed.
2
Press B to move the frame to F and press D.
The [ F Hometown] screen appears.
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3
Use CD to select a city.
Use R to change the region.
Refer to “List of World Time
Cities” (p.94) for cities that can be
selected as a hometown.
4
Press B to select [DST] (daylight saving time),
and use CD to select S or T.
5
Press E.
The camera returns to the [Initial Setting] screen.
6
Press B to select [Text Size] and press D.
7
Use AB to select
[Standard] or [Large], and
press E.
Selecting [Large] increases the text size of the selected menu items.
8
Press B to select [Settings
complete] and press E.
The [Date Adjustment] screen appears.
Setting the Date and Time
1
Press D, and use AB to select the date format.
MENU OK
2
Press D, and use AB to select 24h or 12h.
3
Press E.
The frame returns to [Date Format].
4
Press B, and then press D.
The frame moves to the month if the date format is set to
[mm/dd/yy].
5
Use AB to set the month.
Set the day, year and time in the same manner.
mm/dd/yy 24h
MENU OK
6
Press B to select [Settings
complete] and press E.
The camera switches to capture mode and is ready to take a picture.
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• You can change the language, text size, and date and time settings from the D
1 menu. (p.22)
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Formatting a Memory Card
1
Press F.
The A 1 menu appears.
2
Use Q or R to display D4 menu.
3
Use AB to select [Format] and press D.
The [Format] screen appears.
4
Use AB to select the memory card slot in which the memory card to format
is inserted and press D.
D 4
5
Press A to select [Format]
and press E.
Formatting starts. When formatting is completed, the D4 menu reappears.
u Caution
• Do not remove the memory card while formatting, or the card may be damaged.
• Formatting deletes all data, both protected and unprotected.
t Memo
• When a memory card is formatted, the volume label assigned to the card is “K-3”. When this camera is connected to a computer, the memory card is recognized as a removable disk with the name “K-3”.
Basic Shooting Operation
Take pictures in T mode in which the camera automatically sets the optimal exposure.
1
Remove the front lens cap by pushing the top and bottom portions as indicated in the illustration.
2
Turn the camera on.
3
Turn the Stills/Movie
switch to A.
4
Set the focus mode switch
to v.
AF MF
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5
Set the mode dial to T while pressing the mode dial lock button.
Mode dial lock button
The selected exposure mode is displayed on the monitor (Guide
Display).
y Guide Display settings
(p.22)
6
Look through the viewfinder to view the subject.
When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring to the right or left to change the angle of view.
Dial indicator
7
Position the subject inside the AF frame and press the shutter release button halfway.
P appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus.
Focus indicator y Setting the Sound Effects
(p.22)
8
Press the shutter release button fully.
The captured image is displayed on the monitor (Instant
Review).
Available operations during Instant Review
L Deletes the image.
R
H
Magnifies the image.
Saves the RAW image.
Easy operation of the mode dial
Release the mode dial lock using the mode dial lock release lever to easily operate the mode dial without having to press the mode dial lock button.
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Shooting with Live View
1
Press K in Step 6 on p.32.
The Live View image is displayed on the monitor.
2
Position the subject inside the AF frame on the monitor and press the shutter release button halfway.
The AF frame turns green and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus.
AF frame
Available operations during Live View
E Magnifies the image.
Use R to change the magnification (up to
10x).
Use ABCD to change the display area.
Press M to return the display area to the center.
Press E to return to the actual size.
K Exits the Live View shooting.
Subsequent steps are the same as shooting with the viewfinder.
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• You can use I to focus on the subject. (p.42)
• You can preview the image on the monitor and check the
depth of field before shooting. (p.46)
• You can set the operation and display settings during Instant
Review in [Instant Review] of the A4 menu (p.19). When
[Display Time] is set to [Hold], Instant Review will be displayed until the next operation.
u Caution
• Some functions are not available in T mode. If you attempt to use the functions that are not available, such as the direct key operation, the message [This function is not available in the current mode] appears.
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Reviewing Images
Review the captured image on the monitor.
1
Press B.
The camera enters playback mode and the most recently captured image is displayed
(single image display).
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2
Review the captured image.
Available operations
C /Q to the left
D / Q to the right
L
R to the right
R to the left d
H
Displays the previous image.
Displays the next image.
Deletes the image.
Magnifies the image (up to 16×).
Use ABCD to change the display area.
Press M to return the display area to the center.
Press E to return the display area to the entire image.
Switches to the thumbnail
display (p.60).
Switches between the SD1 card and SD2 card.
Saves the RAW image (only when the data is available).
G Changes the type of
information displayed (p.12).
t Memo
• When Hv is displayed on the monitor, the JPEG image that was just taken can also be saved in RAW format
(Save RAW Data).
