Powering the Camera
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Charging indicator
While charging: Lights
Charging finished: Turns off
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To power outlet
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AC plug cord
Battery
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Battery charger
Charging the Battery
Use the battery charger to charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time or after a long period of non-use, or when the
[Battery depleted] message appears.
Note: AC plug cord “Listed, Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, 18/2 flexible cord, rated 125 V, 7A, minimum 6ft (1.8m)”
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Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger D-BC78.
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Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
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Place the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX logo is facing up.
The charging indicator lights while the battery is charging and turns off when charging is finished.
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Remove the battery from the battery charger when charging is finished.
• The time required to fully charge the battery is about 150 minutes (max.). The appropriate ambient temperature for charging the battery is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). (The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions.)
• The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run down soon after being charged. Replace with a new battery.
• Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI78, as the charger may overheat or be damaged.
• If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails to light, the battery may be faulty. Replace with a new battery.
Battery/card cover lock lever
Battery/Card cover
Battery
Installing the Battery
Use the battery that is provided with the camera. Charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time.
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Open the battery/card cover.
Move the battery/card cover lock lever to the OPEN position 1 and open the battery/card cover 2 .
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Using the side of the battery to press the battery/card cover lock lever in the direction of 3 , insert the battery with the PENTAX logo pointing toward the lens.
Push the battery in until it is locked in place.
Make sure that the battery is inserted with the PENTAX logo pointing toward the lens. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result.
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Close the battery/card cover.
Close the battery/card cover and move the battery/card cover lock lever to the LOCK position.
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Removing the Battery
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Open the battery/card cover.
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Press the battery/card cover lock lever in the direction of
3 to release the battery.
The battery will be ejected. Pull the battery out of the camera.
• This camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI78. Use of any other type of battery may damage the camera and cause malfunction.
• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result.
• Do not remove the battery while the camera is turned on.
• When storing the battery for more than 6 months, charge the battery for 30 minutes using the battery charger and store the battery separately.
Be sure to recharge the battery every 6 to 12 months. Storing the battery below room temperature is ideal. Avoid storing it in high temperatures.
• The date and time may be returned to the default setting if the camera is left without the battery for a long time.
• Be careful as the camera or the battery may become hot when the camera is used continuously for a long period of time.
• Image Storage Capacity, Movie Recording Time, Sound
Recording Time, and Playback Time
(at 23 ° C with the display on and the battery fully charged)
Image Storage
Capacity
*1
(flash used for 50% of shots)
Approx. 200 pictures
Movie Recording
Time *2
Approx. 70 min.
Sound Recording
Time *2
Approx. 300 min.
Playback Time
*2
Approx. 210 min.
*1: Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during
CIPA-compliant testing (with display on, flash used for 50% of the shots, and 23 degrees centigrade). Actual performance may vary according to operating conditions.
*2: According to the result of in-house testing.
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• In general, battery performance may temporarily deteriorate as the temperature decreases.
• Be sure to take a spare battery with you when traveling abroad or to a cold region, or if you intend to take a lot of pictures.
• 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 will turn off after this message appears.
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AC plug cord
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AC adapter
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DC coupler
DC terminal
Using the AC Adapter
Use of the AC adapter kit K-AC78 (optional) is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a PC.
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Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/card cover.
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Remove the Battery.
Refer to p.23 - p.24 on how to open/close the battery/card cover and
remove the battery.
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Insert the DC coupler.
Using the side of the DC coupler to press the battery/card cover lock lever, insert the DC coupler. Confirm the DC coupler is locked in place.
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Extract the DC coupler cord.
Pull out the tab at the joint of the camera and the battery/card cover so that the DC coupler cord extracts from there.
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Close the battery/card cover.
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Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC terminal of the DC coupler.
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Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.
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Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
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• Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.
• Make sure that the AC plug cord and the power cord connecting the AC adapter to the camera are inserted securely. The data may be lost if either becomes disconnected while data is being recorded on the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory.
• Use the AC adapter with due care to avoid fire or electric shock.
Be sure to read “USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY” (p.1) and
“About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter” (p.2) before using
the AC adapter.
• Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter kit K-AC78 before using the adapter.
• When connecting the AC adapter, you cannot set the camera upright on the table because the cord from the DC coupler is extracted from the bottom side of the camera. Additionally, do not place the camera with the lens facing down because the lens extends when the camera turns on. Hold the camera in your hand or use a tripod when using the AC adapter and confirming the display to take pictures, view pictures or adjust the camera settings.
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