Checking the Contents of the Package

Names of Parts and Monitor Indicators

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

Front

Camera (PENTAX WG-10)

Monitor Indicators

Shutter release button
Power switch/Power lamp (green)

Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW136

Following indicators are displayed in the still picture capture mode.
Normal display in the Still Picture Capture Mode

FlashLens
Speaker/Microphone
Remote control
receiverUSB cable (I-USB7)

Rechargeable lithium-ion
battery (D-LI92)

BackSelf timer lamp/
Focus assist

Macro light
Terminal coverlock lever

DisplayTripod socket

Terminal coverThank you for purchasing this PENTAX digital camera.

The PENTAX WG-10 is waterproof, dustproof, andshockproof, as shown below, so you can use it in a wide
range of outdoor activities.
Waterproof/dustproof: JIS grade 8 waterproof and grade 6
dustproof (IP68)
Shockproof: Satisfies PENTAX drop test (1.5 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 begin
using it.

Attaching theStrap

Battery charger (D-BC92)

Battery/card coverlock leverBattery/card cover

AC plug cord

PC/AV terminal

Strap (O-ST104)

Macro stand (O-MS1)

Operating Manual

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

Press the power switch.

45
33 Press the four-way controller (3) toIn locations where the camera is exposed to water or dirt
such as underwater, at the beach, in a kitchen, etc., makesure that the battery/card and terminal cover lock levers are
firmly locked so that they won't open unexpectedly. Do notopen the covers in such locations.
When removing the battery or card, avoid surroundings where
the camera may be exposed to water or dirt, and make sure thecamera, battery, card, and your hands are completely dry.

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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 switch
again to turn the camera off.

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

Initial Setting

move the frame to [W Hometown].

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

EnglishHometown
New York

DST
OFFOF

Settings complete

12 Press the four-way controller (5) to select [01] (month), [01]New York

MENU Cancel

OK OK

5 Use the four-way controller (45) to(Daylight Saving Time).

7 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P and press
MENU Cancel

the 4 button.
The [Initial Setting] screen reappears.

OK OK

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. Then press thechoose a city.

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

2 Press the 4 button.
The [Initial Setting] screen
appears.

(day) or [2013] (year), then use the four-way controller (23)to set the current date and time.

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

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

Hometown

City(2345) to select the desiredlanguage.

The inside of the battery/card and terminal covers are not waterproof

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2 Turning the Camera On

1 Use the four-way controller* The SD Memory Card is sold separately.

Illustrator 15.0.2

2Make the Initial Settings.

Batterylock leverBattery

+1.0
1/250
F3.5

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

The [W Hometown] screen appears.

Battery/card
cover lock lever
SD Memory Card socket
SD Memory Card

DATE

You can check the battery level by the

4 Press the four-way controller (5).

Install the battery and SD
Memory Card as shown inthe illustration.

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Battery lock lever

HDMI terminal

Eye-Fi communication status
Digital zoom iconP

SD Memory Card
Card is write-protected

Attach the strap suppliedwith the camera as shownin the illustration.

Battery/
card cover

Focus mode

Built-in memory(without card)

MENU Cancel

Installing the Battery
and SD Memory Card

Drive mode
Flash mode
Shooting mode
Battery level
Face Detection
Date imprintsettingEV
compensation
Shutter speed
Aperture
Camera shake
reduction
Memory status

four-way controller (5).

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

Time00:00
Settings complete

MENU Cancel

MemoIf 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.

8Initial Setting
EnglishHometown
New York
Settings complete
MENU Cancel

DSTOFFOF

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

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

Date Adjustment
Date Format

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date01/01/2013

Time00:00
Settings complete

MENU Cancel

OK OK

Formatting an SD Memory Card
Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that isunused or has been used on another camera or digital device.
Be aware that formatting will delete all the data stored in the SD
Memory Card. For how to format an SD Memory Card, refer tothe Operating Manual (p. 214).
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.

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

1 Frame the subject using the focus frame on the display.

Auto

2 Press the w/xbutton to change the captured area.

Flash OffMemo
The functions available in Capture mode may be different.
You can select Z (2 sec. Self-timer) by pressing the four-way
controller (3) and then (5) after selecting g (10 sec. Self-timer).
You can select h (0-sec Remote Control) by pressing the four-waycontroller (3) and then (5) after selecting i (3-sec RemoteControl).
For details, refer to the Operating Manual (p.94 - 101).

Selecting a Shooting Mode
You can choose the right mode for your particular situationfrom the Capture Mode Palette.
Press the four-way controller (3).

Flash On

LandscapeAuto + Red-eye
Flash On + Red-eye
Widens the areathat is capturedby the camera

Enlarges
the subject

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

4 Press the shutter

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

MemoThe functions available in Capture mode may be different.
For details, refer to the Operating Manual (p.108).

10 sec. Self-timer

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3-sec Remote Control

4The monitor display in 16:9 aspect ratio
When [Recorded Pixels] is set to i///hin [A Rec. Mode], the aspect ratio of the image is 16:9 and themonitor display for recording and playback is as shown below.
For details on how to select the Recorded Pixels, refer to the
Operating Manual (p.116).

MENU Cancel

MemoPan Focus

An explanation appears when you select the shooting mode.

Infinity
Manual Focus
MemoFor details, refer to the Operating Manual (p.110).

Selecting a Playback Mode

Playing Back Images

You can play back the images taken on the display.

Playing Back Images

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

1 Play back the image you want to delete.
2 Press thei button.

1 Press the Q button after taking a picture.
The image appears on the display.

OK OK

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

1cm MacroStandard (single-frame)
1/250
F4.6

For capturing landscapeviews. Enhances colorsof sky and foliage

Macro

Selecting the Drive Mode

The picture is taken.

), the focus mode switches

Standard

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

release button fully.

1/2

The confirmation screen appears.

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

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100003Slideshow

For details about how
to use the PENTAX
WG-10 or instructions
on connecting thecamera to a computer,refer to the manual
below.

1/2

100-0017
100-001P
For continuously playing
back images. Screen orsound effects can be set

DeleteCancel
Edit

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Memo
To play back the previous or next image, press the four-way
controller (45).
Pressing f on the f/y 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 orcalendar display. For details, refer to the Operating Manual(p.153).

Deleting Images

MENU Cancel

OK OK

4 Press the OK button.
Memo
You can delete several images selected from the 6- or 12-image
display. For details, refer to the Operating Manual (p.167).
You can delete all images at once. For details, refer to theOperating Manual (p.168).
You can protect stored images from being accidentally deleted.
For details, refer to the Operating Manual (p.169).

OK OK

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

PENTAX WG-10
Operating Manual

Memo
An explanation appears when you
select the playback mode.

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You can delete the currently displayed image.

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