Brand: PENTAX
Category: Digital Camera
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Language: EN
Manual for K-S1
Uploaded: Aug. 9, 2025, 11:57 p.m.
Warranty Information
Cameras are guaranteed against defects for twelve months from the date of purchase.
Basic Shooting Operation
1. Remove the front lens cap. 2. Turn the camera on. 3. Set the focus mode switch to AF. 4. Turn the mode dial to AUTO. 5. Look through the viewfinder to view the subject. 6. Position the subject inside the AF frame and press SHUTTER halfway. 7. Press SHUTTER fully to take the picture.
Shooting with Live View
1. Press LV. The Live View image is displayed on the monitor. 2. Position the subject inside the AF frame on the monitor and press SHUTTER halfway. The AF frame turns green and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus. Subsequent steps are the same as shooting with the viewfinder.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| The camera does not turn on. | Battery is not installed properly. | Check the orientation of the battery. |
| The battery power is low. | Charge the battery. | |
| The shutter cannot be released. | The built-in flash is being charged. | Wait until charging is finished. |
| There is no available space on the memory card. | Insert a memory card with available space or delete unwanted images. | |
| Data is being processed. | Wait until processing is finished. | |
| The lens aperture ring is set to a position other than A | Set the lens aperture ring to the A position or select [Enable] in [26 Using Aperture Ring] of the C4 menu. (p.86) | |
| Autofocus does not work. | The subject is difficult to focus on. | v cannot work well for low contrast objects (the sky, white walls, etc.), dark colors, intricate designs, rapidly moving objects or scenery shot through a window or a net-like pattern. Lock focus on another object located at the same distance as your subject, then aim at the target and take a picture. Alternatively, use w. |
| The subject is too close. | Move away from the subject and take a picture. | |
| The focus cannot be locked. | AF Mode of Live View is set to f. | Set [Contrast AF] to e, j, g, h or i. (p.50) |
| The built-in flash does not discharge. | The flash mode is set to A or B. | When the flash mode is set to A or B, the flash does not discharge if the subject is bright. Change the flash mode. (p.46) |
| The camera is not recognized when it is connected to a computer. | The USB connection mode is set to [PTP]. | Set [USB Connection] to [MSC] in the D2 menu. |
| Dust or dirt particles appear in images. | The CMOS sensor is dirty or dusty. | Activate [Dust Removal] from the D4 menu. The Dust Removal function can be activated every time the camera is turned on and off. Refer to “Sensor Cleaning” (p.90) if the problem persists. |