1 GettingStarted
• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result.
• Do not open the battery cover or 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 to avoid the risk of leakage.
• If the camera is left without the battery for a long time, the date and time may be reset. If this happens, follow the procedure in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.30).
• Image Storage Capacity, Recording Time and Playback Time (at 23°C, LCD monitor on with fully charged
Image Storage Capacity | Recording Time | Playback Time | |
(using the flash for 50% of shots) | |||
|
| ||
Approx. 180 pictures | Approx. 80 min. | Approx. 200 min. |
The still picture storage capacity is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards and the movie recording time and playback time are based on PENTAX measuring conditions. Some deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use depending on shooting mode and shooting conditions.
• In general, battery performance temporarily deteriorates as the temperature decreases. When using the camera in a cold environment, keep it warm by putting it in your pocket or inside your coat. Battery performance that has deteriorated due to low temperature will be restored when the battery is returned to room temperature.
•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 # symbol on the LCD monitor.
# (lit green) | : Adequate power remains. |
↓ |
|
$ (lit yellow) | : Battery is running very low. |
↓ |
|
% (lit 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.
16