Pentax Optio WG2 GPS User manual

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ENG
Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera.
The Optio WG-2 GPS / Optio WG-2 is waterproof, dustproof,
and shockproof, 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 with MIL-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 or
damage under every condition.

To users of this camera
• Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong
electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.
Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio
transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage the stored data, or affect the
product’s internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation.
• The liquid crystal panel used in the display is manufactured using extremely high
precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better,
you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may
illuminate when they should not. However, this has no effect on the recorded
image.
• A band of light may appear on the display if the camera is aimed at a bright
subject. This is known as a smear, but it is not a malfunction.
• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen in this manual
are different from the actual product.
• In this manual, SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory
Cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards.
• In this manual, the generic term “computer(s)” refers to either a Windows PC or
a Macintosh hereafter.
• In this manual, the term “battery(ies)” refers to any type of batteries used for this
camera and accessories.

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We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this
product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the
following symbols.
Warning
• Do not attempt to take the camera apart or modify the camera. High
voltages are present within the camera, and there is a danger of electric
shock if the camera is taken apart.
• If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of, for
example, the camera being dropped, please do not under any
circumstances touch such exposed portions, as there is a danger of
receiving an electric shock.
• Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous.
Please take care that small children do not hang the strap around their
necks.
• If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop
use immediately, remove the battery or the AC adapter, and contact your
nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause
a fire or electric shock.
Caution
• Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk
of burns.
• Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a risk
of discoloring.
• Some portions of the camera heat up during use, so please take care, as
there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long
periods of time.
Warning
This symbol indicates that violating this item could
cause serious personal injuries.
Caution This symbol indicates that violating this item could
cause minor or medium personal injuries, or loss of
property.
About the Camera
Using Your Camera Safely

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• Should the LCD be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be
careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin, in your eyes, or in
your mouth.
• Depending on your individual factors or physical condition, the use of the
camera may cause itching, rashes or blisters. In case of any abnormality,
stop using the camera and get medical attention immediately.
Warning
• Always use the battery charger and AC adapter exclusively developed for
this product, with the specified power and voltage. Using a battery charger
or AC adapter not exclusive to this product, or using the exclusive battery
charger or AC adapter with an unspecified power or voltage can cause a
fire, electric shock, or camera breakdown. The specified voltage is 100-
240V AC.
• Do not disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fire or electric
shock.
• If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other
abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue its use and consult a PENTAX
Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric
shock.
• If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service
Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric shock.
• If a thunder storm should occur while using the battery charger or AC
adapter, unplug the AC plug cord and discontinue use. Continuing to use
the product can cause damage to the equipment, fire, or electric shock.
• Wipe off the plug of the AC plug cord if it becomes covered with dust. Dust
on the plug may cause a fire.
Caution
• Do not place heavy objects on the AC plug cord, allow heavy objects to drop
onto it or allow the AC plug cord to become damaged due to excessive
bending. If the AC plug cord becomes damaged, consult a PENTAX
Service Center.
• Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still
plugged in.
About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter

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• Do not plug in the AC plug cord with wet hands. This can cause an electric
shock.
• Do not subject the product to strong impacts or allow it to drop onto a hard
surface. This can cause a malfunction.
• Do not use the battery charger to charge a battery other than a
rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI92. This can cause overheating,
explosion, or battery charger failure.
• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only a CSA/UL certified power supply
cord set, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper, one
end with a molded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified NEMA
configuration), and the other is provided with a molded-on female connector
body (with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration) or the
equivalent.
Warning
• Be sure to store the battery out of the reach of small children. Placing it in
their mouths may cause an electric shock.
• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, it
may cause a loss of sight. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical
attention immediately. Do not rub them.
Caution
• Only use the specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries may
cause an explosion or fire.
• Do not disassemble the battery. Disassembling the battery may cause an
explosion or leakage.
• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or
begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• Keep wires, hairpins, and other metal objects away from the + and -
contacts of the battery.
• Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. This can cause an
explosion or fire.
About the Battery

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• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or clothes,
it may cause irritation to the skin. Wash the affected areas thoroughly with
water.
• Precautions for D-LI92 Battery Usage:
BATTERY MAY EXPLODE OR FIRE IF MISTREATED.
- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.
- DO NOT CHARGE EXCEPT SPECIFIED CHARGING CONDITION.
- DO NOT HEAT ABOVE 140°F / 60°C, OR SHORT CIRCUIT.
- DO NOT CRUSH OR MODIFY.
Warning
• Be sure to keep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of small
children.
1. Injuries may result from the product falling or from unexpected
movement.
2. Suffocation may result from wrapping the strap around the neck.
3. Small accessories such as battery or an SD Memory Card may be
swallowed. Seek medical attention immediately if an accessory is
accidentally swallowed.
Keep the Camera and Accessories Out of the Reach of Small
Children

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• When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included
in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad.
• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still
working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at
a wedding or when traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be
guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer,
etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media
(SD Memory Card), etc.
• The lens on this camera is not interchangeable. The lens is not removable.
• Storing the battery fully charged may decrease the battery performance.
Avoid storing it especially in high temperatures.
• If the battery is left inserted and the camera is not used for a long time, the
battery will over-discharge and shorten the battery’s service life.
• Charging the battery a day before use or on the day of use is
recommended.
• The AC plug cord supplied with the camera is for exclusive use with the
battery charger D-BC92. Do not use it with any other equipment.
• Hot and humid places should be avoided. Particular care should be taken
regarding vehicles, which can become very hot inside.
• Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks,
or pressure as this may cause damage, malfunction, or a loss in waterproof
performance. Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the
camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, ship, etc. If the
camera is subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks, or pressure, take
your camera to your nearest PENTAX Service Center and have it checked.
• The temperature range in which the camera can be used is -10°C to 40°C
(14°F to 104°F).
• The liquid crystal display will become black at high temperatures but will
return to normal at normal temperatures.
Before Using Your Camera
About the Battery and Battery Charger
Precautions on Carrying and Using Your Camera
Care to be Taken During Handling

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• The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low
temperatures. This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a
malfunction.
• If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation may
form on the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore put the camera in
a bag or plastic bag and take the camera out when the difference in
temperature has subsided.
• Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salts.
These could cause the camera to breakdown. Wipe the camera to dry off
any rain or water drops.
• Please do not press forcefully on the display. This could cause it to break
or malfunction.
• Be careful not to sit down with the camera in your back pocket as this may
damage the exterior of the camera or the display.
• When using a tripod with the camera, be careful not to overtighten the
screw in the tripod socket on the camera.
• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol or
benzene.
• Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens. Never use a
spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens.
• Avoid storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled.
Remove the camera from its case and store it in a well-ventilated place to
prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage.
• Avoid using or storing the camera where it may be exposed to static
electricity or electrical interference.
• Avoid using or storing the camera in direct sunlight or in locations where it
may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.
• Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain
high performance.
Cleaning Your Camera
Storing Your Camera
Other Precautions

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• Please note that deleting data, or formatting the SD Memory Cards or the
built-in memory does not completely erase the original data. Deleted files
can sometimes be recovered using commercially available software. It is
user’s responsibility to ensure the privacy of such data.
• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a
write-protect switch. Setting the switch to
LOCK prevents new data from being
recorded on the card, the stored data
from being deleted, and the card from
being formatted by the camera or a
computer.
rappears on the display when the card
is write-protected.
• Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately
after using the camera, as the card may be hot.
• Keep the battery/card cover closed and do not remove the SD Memory
Card or turn the camera off while the data is being played back or saved to
the card, or the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable, as
this may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged.
• Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it
away from water and store away from high temperature.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage
the card and render it unusable.
• The data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following
circumstances. We do not accept any liability for data that is deleted.
(1) When the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user.
(2) When the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical
interference.
(3) When the SD Memory Card has not been used for a long time.
(4) When the SD Memory Card is ejected or the battery is removed while
the data on the card is being recorded or accessed.
• If it is not used for a long time, the data on the card may become
unreadable. Be sure to regularly make a backup of important data on a
computer.
• When using an SD Memory Card with a slow recording speed, recording
may stop while you are taking movies even when there is adequate space
in the memory, or shooting and playback may take a long time.
Write-protect
switch

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Checking the Contents of the Package
Check that your camera comes complete with the items
listed below.
PCamera (Optio WG-2 GPS /
Optio WG-2
PCarabiner strap
(O-ST124/O-ST125)
PSoftware (CD-ROM)
S-SW125
PUSB cable (I-USB7)
PRechargeable lithium-ion battery
(D-LI92)
PBattery charger (D-BC92)
PAC plug cord PMacro stand (O-MS1)
POperating Manual OQuick Guide (this guide)
PUtilities Guide for GPS (WG-2 GPS only)

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Front
Back
Shutter release button
Lens
Flash
LED Macro lights
Microphone
Remote control receiver
Self timer lamp/
Focus assist light
Power switch/Power lamp (green)
Speaker
Remote control
receiver
Battery/card cover
lock lever
Battery/card cover
Terminal cover
lock lever
Terminal cover
PC/AV terminal
HDMI terminal
Battery lock lever
Display
Tripod socket
Names of Parts and Monitor Indicators
In this Quick Guide,
the arrow keys to be
pressed are indicated
as shown on the right.
2
3
5
4
2
3
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Monitor Indicators
Following indicators are displayed in Still Picture Capture Mode.
Battery Level Indicator
You can check the battery level by the indicator on the display.
Screen Display Battery Status
(green) Adequate power remains.
(green) Battery is running low.
(yellow) Battery is running very low.
(red) Battery is exhausted.
[Battery depleted] The camera will turn off after this message appears.
World Time setting
Battery level
P
14:2
1 4 : 2 5
14:25
3 8
38
+1.
+ 1 . 0
+1.0
1/25
1 / 2 5 0
1/250
F3.
F 3 . 5
F3.5
DATE
02/02/'12
Memory status
Flash mode
Drive mode
Focus mode
Aperture
EV
Compensation
Date imprint
setting
Remaining image
storage capacity
Face Detection
+Built-in memory
(without card)
?SD Memory Card
rCard is write-protected
No icon : Hometown
: Destination
Shooting mode
Digital Zoom/
Intelligent Zoom
D-Range Setting
Pixel Track SR
Date and
time
Normal display in Still Picture Capture Mode
Eye-Fi communication status
Focus Frame
Shutter speed

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Prepare your camera for use before you begin using it.
Attaching the Carabiner Strap
Attach the carabiner strap
supplied with the camera
as shown in the illustration.
Installing the Battery and SD Memory Card
Install the battery and SD
Memory Card as shown in
the illustration.
* The SD Memory Cards are sold separately.
Battery/
card cover
Battery
lock lever
SD Memory Card
The inside of the battery/card and terminal covers are not waterproof
In locations where the camera is exposed to water or dirt such as
underwater, at the beach, in a kitchen, etc., make sure that the battery/
card and terminal cover lock levers are firmly locked so that they won't
open unexpectedly. Do not open 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 the camera,
battery, card, and your hands are completely dry.
Preparing the Camera for Use
1
1
Battery/card
cover lock lever
SD Memory Card socket
Battery

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Press the power switch.
The camera turns on and is ready to take still
pictures. Press the power switch again to turn
the camera off.
Make the Initial Settings.
The [Language/u] screen appears when the camera is turned on for the
first time. Select the desired language and then set the date and time.
Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the desired
language.
Press the 4button. The [Initial Setting] screen appears.
If you accidentally select the wrong
language and press the 4button,
press the four-way controller (5), use
the four-way controller (2345) to
select the desired language, and then
press the 4button. The [Initial Setting]
screen appears in the selected
language.
1
2
2
Memo
MENU
Cancel
Initial Setting
Hometown
New York
Settings complete
English
DST
OF
OFF
OFF
Turning the Camera On
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2

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Press the four-way controller (3)
to move the frame to
[WHometown].
Press the four-way controller
(5). The [WHometown] screen
appears.
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a city.
Press the four-way controller (3) to move the frame to [DST]
(Daylight Saving Time).
Use the four-way controller (45) to select Oor Pand press the
4button.
The [Initial Setting] screen reappears.
Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings complete]
and press the 4button.
The [Date Adjustment] screen appears.
Press the four-way controller (5)
to select [mm/dd/yy], then use the
four-way controller (23) to
choose the date format.
MENU
Cancel
Initial Setting
Hometown
New York
Settings complete
English
DST
OFF
OFF
OFF
3
MENU
Cancel
City
DST
New York
Hometown
OK
OK
4
5
6
7
8
MENU
mm/dd/yy 24 h
00:00
Cancel
Settings complete
Date Adjustment
Date Format
Date
Time
01/01/2012
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Press the four-way controller (5) to select [24h], then use the
four-way controller (23) to select [24h] (24-hour display) or
[12h] (12-hour display).
Press the four-way controller (5), then press the four-way
controller (3) to move the frame to [Date].
Press the four-way controller (5) to select [01] (month),
[01] (day) or [2012] (year), then use the four-way controller (23)
to set the date to the current date.
Press the four-way controller (5), then press the four-way
controller (3) to move the frame to [Time].
Set the time in the same manner as in .
Press the four-way controller (3)
to select [Settings complete] and
press the 4 button.
Formatting an SD Memory Card
Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused
or has been used on other cameras or digital devices. Be aware that
formatting deletes all the data stored in the SD Memory Card.
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11
12
13
14
12
MENU
mm/dd/yy 24 h
00:00
Cancel
Settings complete
Date Adjustment
Date Format
Date
Time
01/01/2012
Settings complete
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Aim the camera at the subject, then press the shutter release
button. The flash discharges automatically depending on the
brightness.
Frame the subject using the focus frame on the display.
Press the W/ Tbutton to change the captured area.
Press the shutter release button halfway
The focus frame on the display turns green if the subject is in
focus.
Press the shutter release button
fully.
The picture is taken.
1
2
WT
Widens the area
that is captured by
the camera
Enlarges
the subject
3
F4.6
F 4 . 6
F4.6
1/250
1/250
1/250
38
3 8
38
4
Taking Pictures
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3

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Selecting the Flash Mode
Each time you press the four-way controller (4), the flash mode switches
between the following modes.
• The functions available in shooting mode may be different.
Selecting the Drive Mode
Each time you press the four-way controller (2), the drive mode switches
between the following modes.
Auto
Flash Off
Flash On
Auto + Red-eye
Flash On + Red-eye
Memo
Standard (single-frame)
Self-timer (10 sec.)
Remote Control (3 sec.)

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• The functions available in shooting 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.
• You can select h(0-sec Remote Control) by pressing the four-way
controller (3) and then (5) after selecting i.
Selecting the Focus Mode
Each time you press the four-way controller (5), the focus mode switches
between the following modes.
Memo
Standard
Macro
1cm Macro
Pan Focus
Infinity
Manual Focus

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You can choose the right mode for your particular situation from the
Capture Mode Palette.
Press the four-way
controller (3).
Use the four-way
controller
(2345) to
choose a shooting
mode, then press the
4button.
An explanation appears when you select a shooting mode.
Selecting a Shooting Mode
Landscape
For capturing landscape
views. Enhances colors
of sky and foliage
1/2
OK
OK
MENU
Cancel
Memo