Pentax K-500 Operating Guide

To users of this camera

• Do not use or store this camera 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 camera’s internal circuitry

and cause camera misoperation.

• The liquid crystal panel used for the monitor 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.

• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the monitor

in this manual are different from the actual ones.

• In this manual, SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards, SDXC Memory Cards

and Eye-Fi 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.

• This camera can be powered with the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI109,

the AA battery holder D-BH109 with four AA batteries, or an optional AC adapter.

The power supply provided with this camera varies depending on the country

or region where the camera was purchased. This manual is mainly written assuming

that the camera is used with the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI109.

• In this manual, both D-LI109 and D-BH109 are referred to as the “battery” unless

otherwise stated. Except this, the generic term “battery(ies)” refers to any type

of batteries used for this camera and its accessories.

We have paid close attention to the safety of this camera. When using this camera,

we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following

symbols.

Warning

• Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are present inside

the camera, with the risk of electric shock.

• If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging the camera,

never touch the exposed portion. There is a risk of electric shock.

For Using Your Camera Safely

Warning

This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could cause

serious personal injuries.

Caution

This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could cause

minor or medium personal injuries, or loss of property.

About the Camera

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