Manual for K-30

Manual for K-30

Brand: PENTAX

Category: Camera

Document Type:

Language: EN

Uploaded: Aug. 9, 2025, 11:57 p.m.

Manual Publish Date: 2012-06-01

Warranty Information

Guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for twelve months from date of purchase.

Basic Operations:

  • Taking Pictures Using the Viewfinder: Set mode dial to AUTO, focus mode to AF.S, position subject in AF frame, press shutter release halfway to focus, then fully to take picture.
  • Taking Pictures Using Live View: Press LV button, position subject in AF frame on monitor, press shutter release halfway to focus, then fully to capture image.
  • Using Built-in Flash: Press flash pop-up button, select flash mode, and take picture.

Playback and Editing:

  • Press playback button to review images. Use the four-way controller to navigate and zoom.
  • Images can be deleted individually or in batches.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem Cause Remedy
The camera does not turn on Battery is not installed Check if a battery is installed.
Battery is not installed properly Check the orientation of battery. Re-insert battery according to the +/- symbols. (p.45, p.46)
The battery power is low Replace with a charged battery or use the optional AC adapter kit.
The shutter cannot be released The built-in flash is charging E blinks while the built-in flash is charging. Wait until charging is finished.
There is no available space on the SD Memory Card Insert an SD Memory Card with available space or delete unwanted images. (p.71, p.184)
Recording Wait until recording 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 [23. Using Aperture Ring] of the [A Custom Setting 4] menu. (p.259)
Autofocus does not work The subject is difficult to focus on Autofocus cannot work well for subjects that have low contrast (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 press the shutter release button fully. Alternatively, use manual focus. (p.108)
The subject is not in the AF area Position the subject in the AF area. If the subject is outside the AF area, aim the camera at the subject and lock the focus, then compose a picture and press the shutter release button fully.
The subject is too close Move away from the subject and take a picture.
The focus mode is set to MF Set the focus mode switch to AF.S or C. (p.99)
The AE Lock function does not operate M mode is set AE Lock is not available in B mode.
The built-in flash does not discharge When the flash mode is set to Auto Flash or Auto Flash+Red-eye Reduction, the flash will not discharge if the subject is bright Set the flash mode to Flash On or Flash On+Red-eye Reduction. (p.66)
Night Scene, Night Scene HDR, Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, or Museum mode is set Select a capture mode other than those shown to the left. (p.80)
The power zoom system does not work The camera does not have a power zoom function Use manual zoom.
The USB connection with a computer does not work properly The USB connection mode is set to [PTP] Set [USB Connection] to [MSC] in [Interface Options] of the [R Set-up 2] menu. (p.229)
Shake Reduction does not work The Shake Reduction function is off Turn the Shake Reduction function on. (p.114)
The focal length is not set If a lens for which the focal length information cannot be obtained is used, set the focal length in the [Input Focal Length] screen. (p.258)
Shutter speed is too low for the Shake Reduction function to be effective when panning or shooting night scenes, etc. Turn off the Shake Reduction function and use a tripod.
The subject is too close Move away from the subject, or turn off the Shake Reduction function and use a tripod.
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