Checking the Contents of the Package

Names of Parts and Display Indicators

Check that your camera came complete with
the items listed below.

Front

Camera (PENTAX WG-3
GPS / PENTAX WG-3)

Shutter
release button

Carabiner strap(O-ST134 / O-ST135)

Power button/Power lamp (green)
Self-timer lamp/
Focus assist lightFlashLens
Sub-display(PENTAX WG-3 GPS only)

Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW135

Strap lug

USB cable (I-USB7)

Microphones
Remote control
receiver

LED Macro lights

Back

Release latch
Remote control
receiver
Tripod socket

Display
Battery coverlock

Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX digital camera.

The PENTAX WG-3 GPS / PENTAX WG-3 is waterproof,dustproof, and shockproof, as shown below, so you canuse it in a wide range of outdoor activities.
Waterproof/dustproof: JIS grade 8 waterproof and grade 6
dustproof (IP68)
Shockproof: Satisfies the PENTAX drop test (2.0 m height
onto a 5 cm thick plywood surface) complying withMIL-Standard 810F Method 516.5-Shock testing.
* Waterproof performance is not guaranteed if the camera
is exposed to impact such as being dropped or hit.
* The camera is not guaranteed to be free of trouble ordamage under every condition.

1 Preparing the Camera for Use
Prepare your camera for use before you start
using it.

Attaching theCarabiner Strap

Rechargeable lithium-ion
battery (D-LI92)

Power adapter D-PA135(AC plug adapter
D-PL135 attached)

Battery lock lever

HDMI terminal

Operating Manual

Quick Guide (this guide)

Utilities Guide for GPS (PENTAX WG-3 GPS only)

Pressing the Power Button

In this Quick Guide,
the arrow keys tobe pressed areindicated as shownon the right.

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Focus frame
Date andtime
D-Range Setting
World Time setting
Remaining image
No icon : Hometown
storage capacity: Destination

indicator on the display.

Battery Status
Adequate power remains.
Battery is running low.
Battery is running very low.
Battery is exhausted.
The camera turns off after this message appears.

The camera turns on and is ready to takestill pictures. Press the power button
again to turn the camera off.

10 Press the four-way controller (5) to select [24h], then use

Initial Settingmove the frame to [W Hometown].

the four-way controller (23) to select [24h] (24-hourdisplay) or [12h] (12-hour display).

EnglishHometown
New YorkDSTOFF
OF

Settings complete

12 Press the four-way controller (5) to select [01] (month), [01]Hometown(day) or [2013] (year), then use the four-way controller (23)to set the current date.

language.

OK OK

5 Use the four-way controller (45) to

13 Press the four-way controller (5), then press the four-waycontroller (3) to move the frame to [Time].

14 Set the time in the same manner as in 12.

choose a city.

6 Press the four-way controller (3) to move the frame to [DST](Daylight Saving Time).

72 Press the 4 button. The [Initial Setting] screen appears.
Memo
If you accidentally select the wrong
language and press the 4 button,press the four-way controller (5), use
the four-way controller (2345) toselect the desired language, and thenpress the 4 button. The [InitialSetting] screen appears in the selectedlanguage.

New York

MENU Cancel

1 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the desired

11 Press the four-way controller (5), then press the four-way
controller (3) to move the frame to [Date].

DST

The [Language/] screen appears when the camera is turned on for
the first time. Select the desired language and then set the date and time.

In places where the camera is exposed to water or dirt suchas underwater, at the beach, in a kitchen, etc., make sure thatthe battery cover lock and release latch are firmly locked sothat they won't open unexpectedly. Do not open the cover insuch places.
When removing the battery or card, avoid places where thecamera may be exposed to water or dirt, and make sure that thecamera, battery, card, and your hands are completely dry.

+1.0
1/250
F3.5

2 Turning the Camera On

Making the Initial Settings

The inside of the battery compartment is not waterproof.

DATE

SD Memory Card
Card is write-protected

Screen Display(green)(green)(yellow)(red)[Battery depleted]

City* The SD Memory Cards are sold separately.

PYou can check the battery level by theThe [W Hometown] screen appears.

SD Memory Card

Eye-Fi communication status
Digital zoom/
Intelligent Zoom
Electronic Level

Battery Level Indicator

Macro stand (O-MS2)

4 Press the four-way controller (5).

Batterylock lever

Focus Mode
Drive Mode
Flash Mode
Shooting mode
Battery level
Face Detection
Date imprintsettingEV
Compensation
Shutter speed
Aperture
Shake Reduction

Built-in memory(without card)

MENU Cancel

Installing the Battery and SD
Memory Card

Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode

Memory status

Battery cover
USB/AV terminal

Attach the carabiner strap
supplied with the camera
as shown in the illustration.

Install the battery and SD
Memory Card as shown inthe illustration.
Battery cover lockRelease latch
SD Memory Card socket
Battery coverBatterySpeakers

Display Indicators

Following indicators are displayed in Still Picture Capture Mode.

Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P and press
the 4 button.
The [Initial Setting] screen reappears.

15 Press the four-way controller (3)to select [Settings complete] andpress the 4 button.

Date Adjustment
Date Format

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date01/01/2013
00:00

Time

Settings complete
MENU Cancel

8 Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings complete]and press the 4 button.
The [Date Adjustment] screen appears.

Initial SettingEnglish
Hometown
New York
Settings complete
MENU Cancel

DSTOFFOF

9 Press the four-way controller(5) to select [mm/dd/yy], thenuse the four-way controller(23) to choose the dateformat.

Formatting an SD Memory Card
Date Adjustment
Date Format

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01/01/2013
00:00

TimeSettings complete
MENU Cancel

Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that isunused or has been previously used on other cameras or digital
devices. Be aware that formatting deletes all the data stored inthe SD Memory Card. On how to format an SD Memory Card,refer to the Operating Manual (p.168).
Continue on the reverse side.

3 Taking Pictures
Aim the camera at the subject, then press the shutter release button. The flash discharges automatically depending on the brightness.

1Selecting the Flash Mode
Each time you press the four-way controller (4), the flash mode switches
between the following modes.

Frame the subject using the focus frame on the display.

Auto

2 Press the W / T button to change the captured area.

Flash OffMemo
The available modes differ depending on the selected shooting mode.
You can select Z (2-sec. Self-timer) by pressing the four-way
controller (3) and then (5) after selecting g.
You can select h (0-sec Remote Control) by pressing the four-way
controller (3) and then (5) after selecting i.
For details, refer to the Operating Manual (p.74 - 78).

Selecting a Shooting Mode
You can choose the optimal shooting mode for yourparticular situation from the Capture Mode Palette.
Press the four-way controller (3).

Flash On

LandscapeAuto + Red-eyeWWidens the areathat is capturedby the camera.

TEnlarges
the subject.

3 Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the display turns green when thesubject is in focus.

4 Press the shutterFlash On + Red-eye

Selecting the Focus Mode
Each time you press the four-way controller (between the following modes.

Self-timer (10 sec.)

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Remote Control (3 sec.)

4The monitor display in 4:3 aspect ratio
When [Recorded Pixels] is set to/6/f/h/l/m in [ARec. Mode], the aspect ratio of the image is 4:3 and the monitor
display for image capture and playback is as shown below.
For details on how to select the number of recorded pixels, refer tothe Operating Manual (p.90).

MemoAn explanation appears when you select a shooting mode.

Infinity
Manual Focus
MemoThe available modes differ depending on the selected shooting mode.
For details, refer to the Operating Manual (p.85).

Selecting a Playback Mode

Playing Back Images

You can play back the captured images on the display.

Playing Back Images

1 Play back the image you want to delete.
2 Press thei button.
The confirmation screen appears.

1 Press the Q button after shooting.
The image appears on the display.

OK OKUse the four-way controller (2345)
to choose a shooting mode, thenpress the 4 button.

Pan Focus

Standard (single-frame)
1/250
F4.6

MENU Cancel

1cm Macro

Selecting the Drive Mode

The picture is taken.

For capturing landscapeviews. Enhances colorsof sky and foliage

Macro

Each time you press the four-way controller (2), the drive mode switches
between the following modes.

release button fully.

), the focus mode switches

StandardMemo
The available modes differ depending on the selected shooting mode,
focus mode and drive mode.
For details, refer to the Operating Manual (p.84).

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You can choose the playback mode
you want to use from the Playback
Mode Palette.
Press the four-way controller (3) while
an image is displayed in playback mode.

3 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete].

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100003For details about how
to use the PENTAX
WG-3 GPS / PENTAX
WG-3 or instructions
on connecting thecamera to a computer,refer to the manual
below.
Digital Camera

Slideshow

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Operating Manual

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For continuously playing
back images. Screen orsound effects can be set

DeleteCancel
Edit

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MemoTo play back the previous or next image, press the four-waycontroller (45).
Pressing f button during playback displays 6 thumbnail images.
Pressing f again in 6-image display switches to 12-image
display. Pressing f yet again switches to folder or calendar
display. For details, refer to the Operating Manual (p.128).

Deleting Images
Deleting a Single Image
You can delete a single image currently displayed on the display.

MENU Cancel

OK OK

4 Press the 4 button.
MemoYou can delete multiple images selected from the 6- or 12-image
display. For details, refer to the Operating Manual (p.138).
You can delete all images at once. For details, refer to theOperating Manual (p.139).
You can protect stored images from being accidentally deleted.
For details, refer to the Operating Manual (p.140).

OK OK

To ensure the best performanc e from your camera, please readthe Operating Manual before using the camera.

Use the four-way controller (2345)
to choose a playback mode, thenpress the 4 button.

MemoAn explanation appears when you
select a playback mode.

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