Pentax K-1 Operating Guide

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u Caution

• When attaching or removing the lens, choose an environment

that is relatively free of dirt and dust.

• Keep the body mount cap attached on the camera when

a lens is not attached.

• Be sure to attach the lens mount cover and lens cap to the

lens after removing it from the camera.

• Do not insert your fingers inside the lens mount of the camera

or touch the mirror.

• The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens

information contacts. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may damage the

electrical system. Please contact your nearest service center

for professional cleaning.

• When a retractable lens is attached and is not extended,

you cannot take pictures or use some functions. If the lens

is retracted during shooting, the camera stops working.

Refer to “How to Use a Retractable Lens” (p.41) for details.

• We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents,

damages, and malfunctions resulting from the use of lenses

made by other manufacturers.

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• Refer to “Functions Available with Various Lenses” (p.108) for

details on the functions of each lens.

• You can illuminate the lens mount by pressing 8. (Default

setting: Off) The lens mount is illuminated even when the

camera is turned off. Change the setting in [Lens Mount]

of [Illumination Settings] in the D2 menu. (p.100)

Use the battery D-LI90 and battery charger D-BC90 exclusively

developed for this camera.

Note: AC plug cord

UL Listed, Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, 18/2 flexible cord, rated

125 V, 7 A, minimum 6 ft. (1.8 m)

Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.

Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

Face the A mark on the battery up, and insert it into

the battery charger.

The indicator lamp is lit while charging and turns off when

the battery is fully charged.

u Caution

• Do not use the battery charger D-BC90 to charge batteries

other than the battery D-LI90. Charging other batteries may

cause damage or heating.

• Replace the battery with a new one in the following cases:

• If the indicator lamp blinks or does not light after the battery

is inserted correctly

• If the battery starts to run down more quickly even after

being charged (the battery may have reached the end of its

service life)

Using the Battery and Charger

Charging the Battery

Lithium-ion

battery

Battery charger

Indicator lamp

AC plug cord

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