1 GettingStarted
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•Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result.
•Do not remove the battery when the camera is turned on.
•If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the battery.
•If the camera is left without the battery for a long time, the date will be reset.
•Image Storage Capacity, Recording Time and Playback Time
(at 23°C, LCD monitor on with fully charged battery
Image Storage Capacity | Playback Time | |
(using the flash for 50% of shots) | ||
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Approx. 245 pictures | Approx. 4 hr. 30 min. |
•The still picture storage capacity is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards and the playback time is based on PENTAX measuring conditions. Some deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use depending on shooting conditions.
•In general, battery performance may temporarily deteriorate as the temperature decreases.
•Be sure to take a spare battery with you when traveling or using the camera in a cold region, or if you intend to take a lot of pictures.
•Battery Level Indicator
You can check the battery level by the wsymbol on the LCD monitor.
Screen Display | Battery Status |
w (Green) | Adequate power remains. |
x (Green) | Battery is running low. |
y (Yellow) | Battery is running very low. |
z (Red) | Battery is exhausted. |
[Battery depleted] | The camera will turn off after this message appears. |
Recycling Batteries
This symbol indicates that the battery is recyclable. Cover the terminals with insulating tape and take the battery to a store displaying this symbol.
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