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Pentax WG-10 User Manual

Pentax WG-10
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Digital Camera
Operating Manual
To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read
the Operating Manual before using the camera.
PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CO., LTD.
2-35-7, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN
(http://www.pentax.jp)
PENTAX RICOH IMAGING
FRANCE S.A.S.
(European Headquarters)
112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex,
FRANCE
(HQ - http://www.pentax.eu)
(France - http://www.pentax.fr)
PENTAX RICOH IMAGING
DEUTSCHLAND GmbH
Julius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, 22527 Hamburg,
GERMANY
(http://www.pentax.de)
PENTAX RICOH IMAGING
UK LTD.
PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks
SL3 8PN, U.K.
(http://www.pentax.co.uk)
PENTAX RICOH IMAGING
AMERICAS CORPORATION
633 17th Street, Suite 2600, Denver, Colorado 80202,
U.S.A.
(http://www.pentaximaging.com)
PENTAX RICOH IMAGING
CANADA INC.
1770 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3S7,
CANADA
(http://www.pentax.ca)
PENTAX RICOH IMAGING
CHINA CO., LTD.
23D, Jun Yao International Plaza, 789 Zhaojiabang
Road, Xu Hui District, Shanghai, 200032, CHINA
(http://www.pentax.com.cn)
http://www.pentax.jp/english
Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.
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Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Pentax WG-10 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Video resolutions320 x 240, 640 x 480, 1280 x 720 pixels
Maximum frame rate30 fps
Video formats supportedAVI
Maximum video resolution1280 x 720 pixels
Photo modeYes
Sensor typeCCD
Total megapixels14.48 MP
Optical sensor size1/2.3 \
Image formats supportedJPG
Maximum image resolution4228 x 3216 pixels
Effective megapixels (movie)14 MP
Scene modesCandlelight, Fireworks, Flower, Food, Landscape (scenery), Night, Night portrait, Panorama, Pet, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Surf, Underwater
White balanceAuto, Daylight, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, Tungsten
Languages supportCHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CZE, DAN, DEU, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, KOR, POL, POR, RUS, SWE, THA, TUR
Display diagonal2.7 \
Display resolution (numeric)230000 pixels
Digital zoom6.7 x
Optical zoom5 x
Focal length range5 - 25 mm
Aperture range (F-F)3.5 - 5.5
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)140 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)28 mm
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Internal memory0.097 GB
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXC
GPS (satellite)No
Product colorRed
Waterproof up to10 m
Protection featuresDust resistant, Water resistant, Waterproof
Cables includedAC, USB
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Windows operating systems supportedWindows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Battery life (max)- h
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth28.5 mm
Width115.5 mm
Height58.5 mm
Weight143 g

Summary

To users of this camera

Using Your Camera Safely

Essential safety guidelines for operating the camera correctly.

About the Camera

Warning

Critical warnings about camera handling and potential hazards.

Caution

Important cautions regarding camera use and potential risks.

About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter

Warning

Critical warnings about using the battery charger and AC adapter safely.

Caution

Important cautions for using the battery charger and AC adapter.

About the Battery

Warning

Critical warnings about battery handling, storage, and safety.

Caution

Important cautions for battery usage and precautions.

Care to be Taken During Handling

Before Starting Use

Preliminary checks and advice before commencing camera operation.

Regarding Waterproof, Dustproof, and Shockproof Design

Check the Following Before Going Near the Water

Essential checks to perform before exposing the camera to water.

Precautions Before Using the Camera in the Water

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Instructions on how to attach the camera strap securely.

Powering the Camera

Guide to charging the battery and powering the camera on/off.

Installing the SD Memory Card

Steps for inserting and removing the SD memory card correctly.

Turning the Camera On and Off

Procedure for powering the camera on and off.

Initial Settings

Steps for configuring initial settings like language, date, and time.

Common Operations

Understanding the Button Functions

Explanation of the purpose and operation of each camera button.

Setting the Camera Functions

Guide to accessing and modifying camera settings via menus.

Taking Pictures

Taking Still Pictures

Basic steps and guidance for capturing still photographs.

Playing Back and Deleting Images

Playing Back Images

How to view still pictures and movies on the camera's display.

Deleting Images and Sound Files

Instructions for removing unwanted images and sound files.

Editing and Printing Images

Editing Images

Overview of various image editing functions available on the camera.

Recording and Playing Back Sound

Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)

How to record audio using the camera's voice recording function.

Settings

Camera Settings

Section covering various camera configuration options.

Connecting to a Computer

Connecting to a Computer

General information on connecting the camera to a computer.

Connecting to a Windows PC

Specific steps for connecting the camera to a Windows computer.

Connecting to a Macintosh

Specific steps for connecting the camera to a Macintosh computer.

Appendix

Symbols

Key Operation

Names of Parts

Front

Identification of parts on the front view of the camera.

Back

Identification of parts on the back view of the camera.

Names of Operating Parts

Monitor Indications

Display in A Mode

Explanation of icons and information displayed in A (capture) mode.

Guide Display

Histogram

Attaching the Strap

Attaching the Strap

Detailed steps for securely attaching the camera strap.

Powering the Camera

Charging the Battery

Step-by-step instructions for charging the camera's battery.

Installing the Battery

Removing the Battery

Battery Level Indicator

Using the AC Adapter

Installing the SD Memory Card

Backing Up Data

Turning the Camera On and Off

Checking the SD Memory Card

Starting-up in the Playback Mode

Initial Settings

Setting the Display Language

Guide to selecting the preferred language for menus and messages.

Understanding the Button Functions

A Mode

Explanation of buttons and functions specific to A (capture) mode.

Q Mode

Power switch

Explains the power switch function in Q (playback) mode.

Shutter release button

Function of the shutter button in Q mode.

f/y button

Button functions for image navigation and zoom in Q mode.

Q button

How the Q button switches between modes in Q mode.

3 button

Function of the 3 button in Q mode for accessing settings.

Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode

Setting the Camera Functions

Operating the Menus

Guide on how to navigate and use the camera's menu system.

Menu List

[A Rec. Mode] Menu

List and descriptions of settings available in the A Rec. Mode menu.

[W Setting] Menu

Taking Still Pictures

Taking Pictures

Fundamental steps for capturing still images with the camera.

Setting the Shooting Mode

Using the Face Detection Function

To Switch the Face Detection Function

To Use the Self-portrait Assist Function

Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode)

Setting the Functions (Program Mode)

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)

Using the Zoom

To Set the Digital Zoom

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Digital SR, Fireworks, and Candlelight Modes)

Taking Pictures of People (Portrait Mode)

Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode)

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

To Register the Pet

Steps for registering pets to improve detection accuracy.

Taking Pictures of Sports and Leisure Activities (Surf & Snow/Sport Mode)

Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode)

Taking Pictures in Digital Microscope Mode

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)

Using the Self-timer

Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting/Burst Shooting)

Taking Pictures Using the Remote Control Unit (Optional)

Taking Pictures at a Set Interval (Interval Shoot)

Taking Pictures with Automatic Exposure Adjustment (Auto Bracketing)

Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode)

Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode)

Setting the Shooting Functions

Selecting the Flash Mode

How to choose between Auto, Off, On, and Red-eye reduction flash settings.

About the red-eye phenomenon

Selecting the Focus Mode

To Set the Manual Focus

Changing the Focusing Area (AF area)

Setting the Auto Macro

Setting the AF Assist Light (Focus Assist)

Setting the Image Tone

Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels

Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures

Adjusting the White Balance

Manual Setting

Steps for manually setting the white balance using a reference.

Setting the AE Metering

Setting the Sensitivity

Setting AUTO ISO Range

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)

Correcting the Brightness (D-Range Setting)

Setting Pixel Track SR

Setting the Interval Shooting

Setting Blink Detection

Setting the Instant Review

Setting the Green Button

Assigning a Function

Assigning specific functions to the Green button for quick access.

Registering Frequently Used Functions (Fn Setting)

Changing Assigned Items

Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

Setting the Saturation/Tone Adjustment

Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)

Setting the Date Imprint Function

Setting the IQ Enhancer Processing

Setting the Macro Light

Taking Pictures Underwater

Taking Underwater Pictures (Underwater Mode/Underwater Movie Mode)

Guidelines for capturing photos and videos underwater.

Recording Movies

Instructions for recording movies, including underwater.

Recording Movies

Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies

Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function

Recording a Movie from Pictures Taken at a Set Interval (Interval Movie)

Setting from Drive Mode

Setting up interval movie recording via the Drive Mode menu.

Setting from Menu

Saving the Settings (Memory)

Playing Back Images

Playing Back Still Pictures

How to view individual still images.

To Delete the Displayed Image

Steps to delete a single image from playback.

Playing Back a Movie

Multi-Image Display

6-Image Display/12-Image Display

Viewing multiple images simultaneously as thumbnails.

Folder Display/Calendar Display

Calendar display

Viewing images organized by date in a calendar format.

Using the Playback Function

Playback Mode Palette

Slideshow

To Set the Slideshow Conditions

Rotating the Image

Zoom Playback

Zoom In on the Subject’s Face Automatically (Face Close-up Playback)

Deleting Images and Sound Files

Deleting a Single Image/Sound File

Procedure to delete one image or sound file at a time.

To Delete a Sound File

Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files

Deleting All Images and Sound Files

Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect)

To Protect All Images and Sound Files

Applying protection to all stored images and sound files.

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment

Connecting the Camera to a Video IN Jack

Connecting the camera to TVs or other devices via AV cable.

Connecting the Camera to an HDMI Terminal

Editing Images

Changing the Image Size (Resize)

Adjusting image dimensions and quality to reduce file size.

Cropping Images

Processing Images to Make Faces Look Smaller

Using the Digital Filters

To Select a Soft Filter

To Select a B&W/Sepia, Retro, Color, Extract Color, Color Emphasis or Starburst Filter

To Select Toy Camera, High Contrast, Fish-eye, Brightness or Miniature Filter

Using the Ink Rubbing Filter

Creating a Collage Image

Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels

Choosing image resolution for collage elements.

Selecting the Layout Pattern

Selecting from different layout patterns for the collage.

Laying Out the Image

Saving the Edited Image

Red-eye Compensation

Adding a Frame (Frame Composite)

Optional Frames

Copying optional frames from the CD-ROM for use.

To Copy Frames

Steps to copy frame files from CD-ROM to camera.

Overlaying Your Original Frame on an Image

To Adjust the Position of the Frame and an Image

To Set Up Text Stamp

Editing Movies

To Save a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture

Extracting a single frame from a movie as a still image.

To Divide a Movie

To Add a Title Picture to a Movie

Copying Images and Sound Files

To Copy Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory Card

Transferring files from camera's internal memory to SD card.

To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in Memory

Transferring files from SD card to camera's internal memory.

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)

Printing a Single Image

Setting DPOF options for printing individual images.

Printing All Images

Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)

Setting Voice Recording

Registering Voice Recording function to the Green Button.

Recording Sounds

Playing Back Sound

Adding a Voice Memo to Images

Recording a Voice Memo

Recording short voice memos and attaching them to still pictures.

Playing Back a Voice Memo

Camera Settings

Formatting the Memory

Deleting all data on the SD card or internal memory.

Changing the Sound Settings

To Change the Operation Volume/Playback Volume

Adjusting volume levels for camera sounds.

To Change the Sound Type

Selecting different sound types for camera operations.

Changing the Sound (Using a Recorded Sound File)

Changing the Date and Time

Setting the Alarm

Checking the Alarm

Turning the Alarm Off

Setting the World Time

To Set the Destination

Selecting a destination city for world time display and DST.

Setting the Text Size on the Menu

Changing the Display Language

Changing the System for Naming Folders

Selecting a Rule for Naming Folders

Choosing between Date, PENTX, or User-defined folder naming.

Naming the Folder Yourself

Changing the Video Output Format

Selecting the HDMI Output Format

Setting the Eye-Fi Communication

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display

Using the Power Saving Function

Setting Auto Power Off

Setting the Quick Zoom Function

Setting the Guide Display

Perform Pixel Mapping

Changing the Start-up Screen

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset)

Displaying the Clock Mode

Connecting to a Computer

Provided Software

Information about the included software for image management.

System Requirements

Windows

PC system requirements for using the camera software.

Macintosh

Macintosh system requirements for using the camera software.

Installing the Software

Windows

Step-by-step guide to install the software on Windows PCs.

Macintosh

Step-by-step guide to install the software on Macintosh computers.

Product Registration on the Internet

Setting the USB Connection Mode

MSC and PTP

Connecting to a Windows PC

Connecting the Camera and Your Windows PC

Steps to establish a physical connection between camera and PC.

Transferring Images

Disconnecting the Camera from Your Windows PC

Starting “MediaImpression 3.6.1 LE”

PhotoImpression

Viewing Images

Details on How to Use “MediaImpression 3.6.1 LE”

Connecting to a Macintosh

Connecting the Camera and Your Macintosh

Steps to establish a physical connection between camera and Mac.

Transferring Images

Disconnecting the Camera from Your Macintosh

Starting “MediaImpression 2.2 LE”

Viewing Images

Details on How to Use “MediaImpression 2.2 LE”

Transferring Images Using an Eye-Fi Card

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode

Messages

Troubleshooting

Default Settings

[A Rec. Mode] Menu Items

Lists default settings for items within the A Rec. Mode menu.

[W Setting] Menu Items

Playback Mode Palette Items

Key Operation

List of World Time Cities

Main Specifications

Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time

Still

Estimated image storage capacity for different resolutions.

Movie/Sound

Estimated recording time for movies and sound files.

Warranty Policy

For customers in USA

STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE

FCC compliance statement for the device.

For customers in Canada

Pour les utilisateurs au Canada

FOR CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. ONLY

Declaration of Conformity

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries

Index

Related product manuals