Ricoh 15530, 15541 1, 2, 1 2, 3

Getting Started

1Pass the end of the strap

through the protective cover

and triangular ring.

2Secure the end of the strap

on the inside of the clasp.

1Make sure that the camera is turned off.

2Remove 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.

3Align the lens mount index

(red dots: 3) on the camera

and the lens, and secure

byturning the lens clockwise

until it clicks.

To remove the lens

Attach the lens cap → turn

thelens counterclockwise

whilepressing the lens

unlockbutton (4).

Attaching the Strap Attaching a Lens

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Contents

Main Introduction Getting Started Shooting Playback Settings Appendix PENTAX SLR Digital Camera Operating Manual Checking the Contents of the Package Page How to Use This Manual 2 How to Use This Manual Introducing the K-3 Getting Started Taking Pictures How to Use This Manual Playback Functions Changing the Settings Appendix Contents Contents 4 Getting Started..................... ................... 27 Taking Pictures........................................ 38 Playback Functions.................. ...............61 Changing the Settings............................. 73 Appendix..................................................82 Page Names and Functions of the Working Parts e_kb502_om.book Page 7 Monday, October 14, 2013 4:14 PM Page 9 Monitor Display Capture Mode 4000 5.6 12800 5.6 Page 250 5.6 1600 5.6 Playback Mode Page 14 AB 5 7 8 9 12 61011 Viewfinder 15 LCD Panel 16 Electronic Level How to Change Function Settings Using the Direct Keys 17 Using the Control Panel 18 Using the Menus 19 Menu List Rec. Mode Menu Page Page 22 Movie Menu Playback Menu 23 Set-up Menu Page 25 Custom Setting Menu Page 1 2 1 2 3 Attaching the Strap Attaching a Lens 1 2 3 the battery charger. Using the Battery and Charger 2 Charging the Battery 1 2 battery towards outside ofthe camera, and insert thebattery until it locks intoplace. 3 Inserting/Removing the Battery 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 slide it in the direction of 4. 1 2 Initial Settings 3 4 anduse CD to select S or T. The camera returns to the [Initial Setting] screen. 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 Formatting a Memory Card Basic Shooting Operation 5 6 7 8 35 1 2 the AF frame on the monitor and press the shutter release button halfway. Shooting with Live View 1 2 Reviewing Images 37 Configuring the Capture Settings Memory Card Settings Image Capture Settings Movie Capture Settings 1 mode. 4.5 100 30 1 EV Compensation 2 3 4 Recording Movies 41 1 turnR. Playing Back Movies Setting the Exposure Sensitivity 1 Noise Reduction when Shooting witha High ISO Sensitivit y A2 AE Metering 1 2 3 output or when K is selected, press B and then use R to adjust the value. 5 Using the Built-in Flash Setting the Focus Method AF MF 45 1 pressingb. Setting the AF Mode when Shooting withthe Viewfinder 46 2 Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point) v Setting the AF Mode during Live View 47 1 2 3 1 2 3 the value. Selecting the Desired Focusing Area 1 2 3 4 Checking the Depth of Field (Preview) Setting the Drive Mode 50 2 3 4 Continuous Shooting Self-timer 51 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 Remote Control 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 5 2 3 conditions. 5 Interval Shooting Interval Composite 1 2 3 5 1 2 Interval Movie Record Setting the White Balance 55 1 2 3 balance of, select a white area as the subject, andpress the shutter relea se button fully. 4 Adjusting the White Balance Manually 56 1 2 4 1 2 touch. 4 1 2 3 processed image. 4 Saving the Cross Processing Settings of a Captured Image 58 1 2 4 7 Digital Filter 1 2 [HDR 1], [HDR 2] or [HDR 3], 3 in[Exposure Bracket Value]. 1 Anti-Aliasing Filter Simulator 2 3 4 5 1 2 Composition Adjustment A3/v Playback Mode Palette Items 62 1 inplayback mode. 2 1 2 3 1 of Displaying Multiple Images. 2 1 Images by Folder, and press L. 2 1 Images. 2 Filmstrip Display]. 3 1 2 3 thedesired rotation direction Playing Back Images Continuously (Slideshow) 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connecting the Camera to a Computer Page 68 3 of the area to crop by using the cropping frame. 5 2 3 thelevel and press E. 4 2 3 Correcting Color Moir Processing Images with Digital Filters 5 e_kb502_om.book Page 69 Monday, October 14, 2013 4:14 PM Available operations The save confirmation screen appears. 7 1 2 3 in[Images]. 4 5 theselection frame 6 7 8 5 method and press E. RAW Development 6 7 8 73 1 2 3 foreach exposure mode 4 1 2 [AF Button] or [Preview Dial] and press D. 3 Camera Settings 4 1 inStep 3 of Setting t he Button Operation (p.73). 2 3 P is pressed. 1 2 3 4 5 1 4 cursor to [Finish], and press E. 1 2 1 2 4 5 toselect S or T. Using the Saved USER Mode Displaying the Local Date and Time of the Specified City 1 2 or[Select a folder] 3 5 1 2 3 4 Selecting the Folder/File Settings D2 1 2 3 4 File Name 1 2 Copyright Data]. 3 4 1 2 Setting the Copyright Information D2 Using a Wireless Memory Card 3 4 Restrictions on the Combinations of Special Functions e_kb502_om.book Page 83 Monday, October 14, 2013 4:14 PM Functions Available with Various Lenses 84 1 2 3 length. Compatibility with the Built-in Flash Setting the Focal Length 85 Using the Aperture Ring Functions when Using an External Flash 87 1 2 3 4 toaand press E. 5 Troubleshooting 89 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 90 e_kb502_om.book Page 90 Monday, October 14, 2013 4:14 PM Error Messages e_kb502_om.book Page 91 Monday, October 14, 2013 4:14 PM e_kb502_om.book Page 92 Monday, October 14, 2013 4:14 PM e_kb502_om.book Page 93 Monday, October 14, 2013 4:14 PM e_kb502_om.book Page 94 Monday, October 14, 2013 4:14 PM (When using the fully charged battery) e_kb502_om.book Page 95 Monday, October 14, 2013 4:14 PM (When using a 2 GB memory card) Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time Approximate Image Storage Capacity by Size q 24M 111 252 495 37 p 14M 189 423 819 o6M 418 917 1707 r 2M 1024 2119 3615 96 List of World Time Cities Operating Environment for USB Connection and Provided Software Windows Macintosh Page Page Page Page Warning e_kb502_om.book Page 102 Monday, October 14, 2013 4:14 PM About the Battery Charger and AC Adapter Caution For Using Your Camera Safely Warning Caution Warning e_kb502_om.book Page 103 Monday, October 14, 2013 4:14 PM Care to be Taken During Handling Before Using Your Camera About the Battery and Charger Cleaning Your Camera e_kb502_om.book Page 104 Monday, October 14, 2013 4:14 PM Storing Your Camera About Eye-Fi Cards About SD Memory Cards Trademarks AVC Patent Portfolio License e_kb502_om.book Page 105 Monday, October 14, 2013 4:14 PM connected WARRANTY POLICY Page 108 Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals Page Page Page Introduction Getting Started Shooting Playback Settings Appendix PENTAX SLR Digital Camera Operating Manual