Pentax *istD User Manual

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Operating Manual
For optimum camera performance, please read
the Operating Manual before using the camera.
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Pentax *istD Specifications

General

Brand	Pentax
Model	*istD
Category	Digital Camera
Language	English

Summary

For Your Safety

Warning

Indicates potential for serious personal injury if safety instructions are violated.

Caution

Indicates potential for minor injury or material loss if safety instructions are violated.

Before Using Your Camera

Camera Characteristics

Details the key features and specifications of the SLR digital camera.

Checking Package Contents

Names of Working Parts

Identifies and labels the external controls and components of the camera.

Getting Started

Powering the Camera

Details how to load batteries and power on the digital camera.

Initial Settings

Guides through the first-time setup process, including language and date/time.

Attaching the Lens

Step-by-step instructions for mounting and dismounting camera lenses.

Installing / Removing the CF Card

Instructions for inserting and ejecting the compact flash memory card.

Basic Operation

Basic Operation (Shooting)

Covers fundamental steps for holding the camera and taking pictures.

Basic Operation (Playback)

Shooting Functions

Selecting the Drive Mode

Details the different shooting modes like single-frame, self-timer, and remote.

Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level

Setting the Sensitivity

Setting the White Balance

Capture Modes

Details various exposure modes like Program, Aperture-priority, and Manual.

Focusing

Explains autofocus modes, manual focus, and focus point selection.

EV Compensation

Using the Flash

Appendix

More Details about Capture Functions

Error Messages

Troubleshooting

Helps diagnose and resolve common camera operational issues.

Main Specifications