Pentax Optio Optio A-30 manual

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PENTAX Corporation
Digital Camera
Operating Manual
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before using the camera.
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Copyright © PENTAX Corporation 2007
01-200701 Printed in Philippines
Thank you for buying this PENTAX Digital Camera.
Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most
out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be
a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities.
Regarding copyrights
Images taken using the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal
enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the
Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are even cases where limitations are placed on taking
pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performance or of items on display.
Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of
use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also.
To users of this camera
• There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may
not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations
generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.
• The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD 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.
Regarding trademarks
• PENTAX, Optio and smc PENTAX are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation.
• SD logo
and SDHC logo
are trademarks.
• DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are
used under license.
• All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owners.
This product supports PRINT Image Matching III.
PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help
photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Some functions
are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant.
Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. The PRINT
Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Red Eye software © 2003-2006 FotoNation Inc. Face Tracker software © 20052006 FotoNation Inc. In Camera Red Eye -- covered by U.S. Patent No. 6,407,777
and 7,042,505. Other patents Pending.
Regarding PictBridge
PictBridge allows the user to connect the printer and digital camera directly, using
the unified standard for the direct printout of images. You can print images directly
from the camera through a few simple operations.
• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD
monitor in this manual are different from the actual product.
• Both SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards are referred to as SD
memory cards in this manual.
Using your camera safely
Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but please
pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the following
symbols during use.
Warning These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user
may experience serious personal injury if the warnings
are not heeded.
Caution These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user
may experience minor or medium personal injury, or
material loss if the warnings are not heeded.
About the Camera
Warning
• Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera. High
voltages are present within the camera, and there is therefore a danger of
electric shocks 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.
• To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory
Card out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately
if a memory card is accidentally swallowed.
• Use an AC adapter that is of the power and voltage specified for exclusive
use with this product. The use of an AC adapter other than that specified
exclusively for use with this product may cause fire or electric shocks.
• If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other
irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery or
disconnect the AC adapter and contact your nearest PENTAX service
center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.
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Caution
• Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the
battery in fire, as it may explode.
• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8.
The battery could explode or catch fire.
• 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.
• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes, it may
cause a loss of sight, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water
and get medical attention immediately.
• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes, it
may cause irritate the skin, wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.
• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or
begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• 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.
• Should the LCD be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be
careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes or
mouth.
About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter
Warning
• Do not use the product at a voltage other than the specified voltage. Use
with a power source or voltage other than that designed can cause a fire
or electrical shock. The specified voltage is 100-240 V AC.
• Do not disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fire or
electrical shock.
• If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other
abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using and consult a PENTAX
Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical
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 electrical
shock.
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• If thunderstorm should be present during use of the battery charger or AC
adapter, unplug the power cord and discontinue use. Continuing to use the
product can cause damage to the equipment, fire or electrical shock.
• Wipe off the plug of the power cord if it should become covered with dust.
This can 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.
• Remove the battery and unplug the AC plug cord when not using the
battery charger.
• Do not plug in the AC plug cord with wet hands. This can cause an
electrical shock.
• Do not subject the product to strong impacts or allow it to drop onto a hard
surface. This can cause a malfunction.
• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only 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.
• Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than the ones
specified. This can cause overheating or malfunctions.
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Care to be Taken During Handling
• Take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package
with you when traveling. 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 during travelling). Contents of a recording such as images
and sounds cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or data transfer
from your camera to a computer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunction
of your camera or recording medium (SD Memory Card), etc.
• The lens on this camera is not exchangeable. The lens is not removable.
• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol or
benzene.
• Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particular
care should be taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot
inside.
• Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be
avoided. Remove the camera from its case and store in a well-ventilated
place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage.
• Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any
other liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant.
• Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks
or pressure. Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the
camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, or ship, etc.
• The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C
(32°F to 104°F).
• The liquid crystal display will become black at high temperature but will
return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to.
• 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 fault.
• Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain
high-performance.
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• 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, dirt, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, salt, etc.
as this may cause damage to the camera. If rain or drops of water get onto
the camera, please wipe dry.
• Refer to “Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card” (p.22) regarding
the SD Memory Card.
• Please note that the formatting of the SD Memory Card or built-in memory
will delete all data, however it may still be possible to recover that data
using off-the-shelf data recovery software. Please manage your camera’s
memory at your own risk.
• The AC plug cord supplied with the camera is for exclusive use with the
Battery charger D-BC8. Do not use it with any other equipment.
• Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor. This could cause
breakage 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 LCD monitor.
• When using a tripod with the camera, be careful not to overtighten
the screw in the tripod socket on the camera.
LED Safety Standard
This device is a digital still camera that conforms to the safety standard
(IEC60825-1) for a Class 1 LED product.
Regarding Product Registration
To serve you better, we request that you complete the product registration,
which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or the
PENTAX website.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Refer to the PC Connection Manual (bottom right of front side) for more
information.
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Contents
Using your camera safely ........................................................................ 1
Care to be Taken During Handling .......................................................... 4
Contents of the Operating Manual .......................................................... 9
Quick Lessons in Mastering the Camera............................................... 10
Checking the Contents of the Package ................................................. 12
Names of Parts...................................................................................... 13
Names of Operating Parts..................................................................... 14
Getting Started
15
Attaching the Strap .................................................................................... 15
Powering the Camera ................................................................................ 16
Installing the Battery.............................................................................. 16
Removing the Battery ............................................................................ 16
Charging the Battery ............................................................................. 17
Using the AC Adapter (optional)............................................................ 19
Installing the SD Memory Card ................................................................. 21
Image Size and Quality of Still Pictures................................................. 23
Size and Quality of Movies .................................................................... 24
Initial Settings (Setting the Display Language
and the Date and Time).............................................................................. 26
Setting the Display Language ............................................................... 26
Setting the Date and Time..................................................................... 27
Quick Start
30
Taking Still Pictures ................................................................................... 30
Playing Back Still Pictures ........................................................................ 34
Playing Back an Image.......................................................................... 34
Playing Back the Previous or Next Image ............................................. 34
Common Operations
36
Turning the Camera On and Off................................................................ 36
Turning the Camera On in Capture Mode ............................................. 36
Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode ........................................... 37
Using the Button Functions ...................................................................... 38
Capture Mode........................................................................................ 38
Playback Mode ...................................................................................... 39
Voice Recording Mode .......................................................................... 41
Setting the Menus ...................................................................................... 42
How to Set the Menus ........................................................................... 42
Menu List............................................................................................... 45
Operating the Mode Palette....................................................................... 47
How to operate the Mode Palette .......................................................... 47
Taking Pictures
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50
Taking Pictures .......................................................................................... 50
Changing the Mode ............................................................................... 50
Selecting the Capture Mode.................................................................. 50
Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode ................................ 50
Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function .......................... 54
Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)................................. 56
Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) .............................. 58
Using the Exposure Mode and Other Functions.................................... 60
Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene
(Picture Mode)................................................................................... 64
Taking Pictures of People (Portrait Mode/Kids Mode)........................... 66
Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes
(Night Scene Mode) .......................................................................... 70
Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring in Pictures (Digital SR Mode)... 71
Taking Movies (Movie Mode) ................................................................ 72
Taking Pictures in Frame Composite mode .......................................... 74
Using the Self-timer ............................................................................... 76
Continuous Shooting
(Continuous Shooting Mode)............................................................. 77
Using the Remote Control Unit (optional).............................................. 78
Using Zoom to Change the Subject Size .............................................. 80
Setting the Shooting Functions ................................................................ 82
Selecting the Focus Mode ..................................................................... 82
Selecting the Flash Mode ...................................................................... 85
Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Still Pictures...................................... 87
Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures ........................................... 89
Adjusting the White Balance ................................................................. 90
Selecting the Autofocus Settings........................................................... 92
Setting the Light Metering Mode to Determine the Exposure................ 95
Setting the Sensitivity ............................................................................ 96
Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)............................................. 98
Selecting the Settings for Taking Movies .............................................. 99
Setting the Shake Reduction Function for Still Images to On.............. 102
Setting the Instant Review Time.......................................................... 103
Setting the Green Button ..................................................................... 104
Setting the Image Sharpness .............................................................. 107
Setting the Color Saturation ................................................................ 108
Setting the Image Contrast.................................................................. 109
Saving the Settings .................................................................................. 110
Saving the Menu Items (Memory) ....................................................... 110
Recording and Playback of Sound
112
Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) ........................................... 112
Playing Back Sound................................................................................. 114
Adding a Voice Memo.............................................................................. 115
Recording a Voice Memo .................................................................... 115
Playing Back a Voice Memo................................................................ 116
Playback/Deleting/Editing
117
Playing Back Images ............................................................................... 117
Playing Back Still Pictures................................................................... 117
Zoom Display ...................................................................................... 117
Calling Up the Images from the Built-in Memory................................. 118
Playing Back Movies ........................................................................... 119
Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode ............................ 120
Nine-Image Display/Calendar Display................................................. 121
Slideshow ............................................................................................ 123
Deleting Images, Movies and Sounds .................................................... 125
Deleting a Single Image, Movie or Sound ........................................... 125
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Deleting All Images ............................................................................. 127
Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files
(from Nine-Image Display) .............................................................. 128
Protecting Images, Movies and Sounds from Deletion (Protect)......... 130
Viewing Images on AV Equipment ......................................................... 132
Playing Back an Image Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) ...... 133
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ....................................................... 134
Printing Single Images ........................................................................ 134
Printing All Images .............................................................................. 136
Direct Printing Using PictBridge............................................................. 137
Connecting the Camera to the Printer ................................................. 137
Printing Single Images ........................................................................ 138
Printing All Images .............................................................................. 139
Printing Using the DPOF Settings ....................................................... 140
Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer ........................................ 140
Editing Images.......................................................................................... 141
Changing the Image Size and Quality ................................................. 141
Cropping Images ................................................................................. 143
Rotating the Displayed Image ............................................................. 144
Editing Pictures with Color Filters........................................................ 145
Editing Pictures with the Digital Filter .................................................. 147
Editing Pictures with Brightness Filter ................................................. 149
Editing Movies ..................................................................................... 151
Removing Red-eye.............................................................................. 154
Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) ................................................... 156
Copying Files............................................................................................ 158
Settings
160
Camera Settings ....................................................................................... 160
Setting Up the Start-up Screen ........................................................... 160
Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory ..................... 162
Changing the Sound Settings.............................................................. 163
Changing the Date and Time .............................................................. 166
Setting the World Time........................................................................ 168
Changing the Display Language ......................................................... 170
Changing the Image Folder Name ...................................................... 171
Changing the USB Connection Mode ................................................. 172
Changing the Video Output Format..................................................... 173
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor....................................... 174
Setting Power Saving .......................................................................... 175
Setting Auto Power Off........................................................................ 176
Setting the Guide Display.................................................................... 176
Resetting to Default Settings ............................................................... 177
Appendix
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178
List of City................................................................................................. 178
Default Settings ........................................................................................ 179
Optional Accessories .............................................................................. 184
Messages .................................................................................................. 185
Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 187
Main Specifications.................................................................................. 189
WARRANTY POLICY ................................................................................ 192
Index.......................................................................................................... 197
Contents of the Operating Manual
This operating manual contains the following chapters.
1 Getting Started –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start
taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions.
2 Quick Start ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if
you want to start taking pictures straightaway.
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2
3 Common Operations ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the buttons and how
to use the menus. For more details, refer to the respective “Taking Pictures”,
“Recording and Playback of Sound”, “Playback/Deleting/Editing” and “Settings”
chapters.
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4 Taking Pictures ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
4
This chapter explains the various way of capturing images and how to set the relevant
functions, including how to use the Capture Mode screen to select the capture mode
best suited to the situation.
5 Recording and Playback of Sound–––––––––––––––––––––––––
5
This chapter explains how to record sound only or add a voice memo to an image, and
how to play back voice memos.
6 Playback/Deleting/Editing ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains how to play back images on the camera or on a TV, how to
delete, resize and crop images, and how to print images directly to the printer.
7 Settings –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains how to set the camera-related functions.
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8 Appendix––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This tells you about the messages displayed on the LCD monitor and what to do in the
event of trouble.
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The meanings of the symbols used in this operating manual are explained below.
1
indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the
related operation.
indicates information that is useful to know.
indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera.
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Quick Lessons in Mastering the Camera
If you wish to master the camera soon after purchasing
the
.... Go through all the basic operations from
preparation, photo-taking and reviewing as shown below. (For the
operating instructions, see the pages in parenthesis.)
Check the package. (p.12)
Prepare the camera.
Attach the strap. (p.15)
Power the camera.
Charge (p.17) and install the battery. (p.16)
Install the SD Memory Card. (p.21)
Make the initial settings. (p.26-29)
Let’s get used to the basic operations.
Mastering the
shutter release is
the key to taking
good pictures.
Turn the camera on and off. (p.36)
Take still pictures. (p.30-33)
Play back and delete the pictures. (p.34-35)
Switch between Capture mode and Playback mode.
(p.50)
This is the easiest
way to take
pictures.
Let’s take pictures in the Basic mode. (p.56-57)
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Let’s use the menus.
Set menu items. (p.42-43)
Select the recorded pixels and quality level for still
pictures. (p.87-89)
Let’s use the Mode Palettes.
Just by selecting
icons, you can
activate desired
modes for image
capture or editing.
Select icons on the Mode Palettes. (p.47-49)
Let’s select a mode for capturing images.
Auto Picture Mode (p.58)
Picture modes (p.64-69)
Let’s use shooting functions.
Self-timer (p.76)
Zoom (p.80)
Flash (p.85)
Shake Reduction (p.54)
For availability of
functions for each
Capture Mode, see
p.182.
Let’s enjoy reviewing the pictures you took.
Zoom display, nine-image display, and calendar
display (p.117-122)
Slideshow (p.123)
Once you get used to the basic operations, enjoy
taking movies, editing pictures, or printing your
favorite pictures.
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Checking the Contents of the Package
Camera
Optio A30
Strap
O-ST20 (∗)
Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW66
AV cable
I-AVC7 (∗)
USB cable
I-USB7 (∗)
Rechargeable
lithium-ion battery
D-LI8 (∗)
Battery charger
D-BC8 (∗)
AC plug cord
D-CO2 (∗)
Operating Manual
(this manual)
Operating Manual
(PC Connection Manual)
Items marked with an asterisk (∗) are also available as optional accessories.
The Battery charger D-BC8 and the AC plug cord D-CO2 are not sold separately.
They are available as the Battery charger kit K-BC8.
For details on the optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.184).
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Names of Parts
Front
Shutter release button
Power switch, Power
indicator (green)
Shake Reduction
preview button
Flash
Self-timer
lamp/Auxiliary
AF light
Microphone
Remote control
receiver
Strap lug
Lens
Terminal cover
DC input terminal
PC/AV terminal
Back
Access lamp
Battery/card cover
LCD monitor
Tripod socket
Speaker
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Names of Operating Parts
Shake Reduction
preview button
Power switch
Zoom button
Q Playback button
Four-way controller
OK/Display button
Green/i button
MENU button
Four-way controller
In this operating manual, the four-way controller is described as shown
below.
g
b
OK q
MODE
Four-way controller (2)
Four-way controller (5)
Four-way controller (3)
Four-way controller (4)
Button operation guide
The button operation guide appears at the bottom of the LCD monitor
during operation.
The buttons are indicated as shown below.
Four-way controller (2)
Four-way controller (3)
Four-way controller (4)
2
3
4
Four-way controller (5)
5
MENU button
Shutter release button
OK button
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MENU
SHUTTER
OK
Zoom button
for cropping
Green/i button
for operating as the
Green button
for deleting an
image
Getting Started
Attaching the Strap
1
Getting Started
Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other
end through the loop.
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Powering the Camera
1
Getting Started
3
Battery
1
2
1
2
Battery lock
lever
Installing the Battery
Install the battery provided with the camera.
1
Open the battery/card cover.
2
Slide the battery/card cover in the direction 1 . The cover will automatically
open in the direction 2 when you release your fingers from the cover.
Insert the battery with the 2 symbol facing toward the LCD
3
monitor while using the side of the battery to press the
battery lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Close the battery/card cover.
Removing the Battery
1
2
Open the battery/card cover.
Release the battery by using your finger to press the
battery lock lever in the same direction as when you
inserted the battery.
The battery will be ejected. Pull the battery out of the camera.
If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use
of the AC adapter kit K-AC63 (optional) is recommended. (1p.19)
• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, it
may cause a malfunction.
• Do not remove the battery when the camera is turned on.
• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the battery.
• If the camera is left without the battery for a long time, the date will be reset.
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3
Charging indicator
2
Battery charger
AC plug cord
1
1
Getting Started
While charging:
Lights red
Charging finished:
Lights green
To power outlet
Charging the Battery
Use the battery charger to charge the battery before installing it in the
camera for the first time or after a long period of non-use, or when the
message [Battery depleted] appears.
Note: AC plug cord “Listed, Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, 18/2 flexible
cord, rated 125 V, 7A, minimum 6ft (1.8m)”
1
2
3
4
Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger D-BC8.
Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
Place the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX
logo is visible.
The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging. It lights
green when charging is finished.
Remove the battery from the battery charger when
charging is finished.
• The time required to fully charge the battery is about 100 minutes
(max.). The appropriate ambient temperature for charging the
battery is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). (The charging time may vary
depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions.)
• The battery has reached the end of its service life if it runs down
soon after being charged. Replace with a new battery.
• Do not use the battery charger D-BC8 to charge batteries other
than D-LI8 rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, as the charger may
overheat or be damaged.
• If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails to
light, the battery may be faulty. Replace it with a new battery.
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1
Getting Started
• Approximate Operating Time (when the D-LI8 battery is fully
charged)
Number of recordable images : Approx. 150 (at 23°C with the LCD monitor
on and the flash used for 50% of shots)*1
Playback time
: Approx. 110 min.*2
Movie recording time
: Approx. 55 min.*2
Sound recording time
: Approx. 120 min.*2
1
The
number
of
recordable
images are based on CIPA standard
*
measurement and may vary depending on capture mode and
shooting conditions.
*2 Measured based on PENTAX standard and may vary depending on
the condition of use.
• In general, battery performance temporarily deteriorates as the
temperature decreases. When using the camera in a cold
environment, keep it warm by putting it in your pocket or inside
your coat. Battery performance that has deteriorated due to low
temperature will be restored when the battery is returned to room
temperature.
• Be sure to take a spare battery with you when traveling abroad or
to a cold region, or if you intend to take a lot of pictures.
• Battery Level Indicator
You can check the battery level by the
symbol on the LCD monitor.
(lit green) : Adequate power remains.
↓
(lit green) : Battery is running low.
↓
(lit yellow) : Battery is running very low.
↓
(lit red)
: Battery is exhausted.
↓
[Battery depleted] : The camera will turn off after the message appears.
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4
To power outlet
1
1
AC plug cord
Getting Started
AC adapter
2
4 marks
3
Using the AC Adapter (optional)
If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the
camera to a PC, use of the AC adapter kit K-AC63 (optional) is
recommended.
1
Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the
terminal cover.
2
Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC
input terminal on the camera, being sure to match the
4 marks.
3
4
Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.
Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
• Make sure that the camera is turned off when connecting or
disconnecting the AC adapter.
• Make sure that the AC plug cord and connecting cable are
inserted securely. The data may be lost if the cable becomes
disconnected while you are taking pictures.
• Be sure to read the operating manual accompanying the AC
adapter before using the adapter.
• Be sure to match the 4 marks when connecting the DC terminals.
Inserting the plugs with too much force may damage them.
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Precautions When Using the Battery Charger or AC Adapter
1
Getting Started
20
To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock when using the battery charger
or AC adapter, be sure to read the section on “Using your camera safely”
on page 1. Refer to page 191 for the specifications of the battery charger
and AC adapter.
Installing the SD Memory Card
SD Memory Card
1
2
1
To remove the
card, push in
and pull out
1
Getting Started
2
3
You can use an SD Memory Card with this camera. Images are recorded
on the SD Memory Card or in the built-in memory of the camera.
When shooting with an SD Memory Card installed
? appears in the upper right corner of the LCD monitor and the images
are recorded on the card.
When shooting with no SD Memory Card installed
@ appears in the upper right corner of the LCD monitor and the images
are recorded in the built-in memory.
• Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or
removing the SD Memory Card.
• Be sure to format unused cards or cards that have been used in
another camera. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card or the
Built-in Memory” (p.162) for instructions on formatting.
1
2
3
Open the battery/card cover.
Slide the battery/card cover in the direction 1 . The cover will automatically
open in the direction 2 when you release your fingers from the cover.
Insert an SD Memory Card so the label (the side with the
2 symbol) is facing toward the LCD monitor and push
the card in until it clicks.
Close the battery/card cover.
To remove the card, eject the card by pressing it in the direction
indicated by the arrow and pull it out.
• The number of recordable images varies depending on the
capacity of the SD Memory Card or built-in memory and the
selected image size and quality. (1p.23)
• If you store your favorite images and sounds in the built-in memory, you
can play them back whenever you wish (My album function). (1p.118)
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Data Backup
Very occasionally, data stored in the built-in memory becomes unreadable. As a
backup measure, we recommend that you download important data to a PC or store
the data in a medium other than the built-in memory.
1
Getting Started
22
Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card
• Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the battery/card cover.
• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Write-protect switch
Setting the switch to [LOCK] protects the existing data by
prohibiting recording of new data, deletion of existing data or
formatting of the card.
• Care should be taken if you remove the SD Memory Card
immediately after using the camera, as the card may be hot.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off
while data is being recorded on the card, images or sound are
being played back, or the camera is connected to a PC 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.
• Be sure to format unused cards or cards that have been used in another camera.
Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory” (p.162) for
instructions on formatting.
• 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.
PENTAX does 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 card has not been used for a long time.
(4) when the card is ejected, the AC adapter is disconnected or the battery is
removed while the data on the card is being recorded or accessed.
• The SD Memory Card has a limited service life. 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 PC.
• Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or
electrical interference.
• Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to
rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.
• 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.
• Before purchasing a SD Memory Card, please check the PENTAX website to
ensure that it is compatible with your camera. You can also contact the nearest
PENTAX service center for this information.
• If you are going to discard, give away or sell your SD Memory Card, you should
ensure that the data on the card is completely deleted or the card itself is destroyed
if it contains any personal or sensitive information. Please note that formatting the
SD Memory Card will not necessarily delete the data so that it cannot be recovered
using off-the-shelf data recovery software. There are off-the-shelf secure data
deletion software programs available that will completely delete the data. In any
case, the data on your SD Memory Card should be managed at your own risk.
Image Size and Quality of Still Pictures
1
Getting Started
Select the image size and quality best suited to your purpose.
Higher quality levels and numbers of recorded pixels produce clearer
images for printing, but the resulting increase in file size reduces the total
number of pictures that can be taken.
When you select high image quality as well as a large image size, it may
take ten seconds or more for the camera to finish recording after
shooting.
Select the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level on the
[A Rec. Mode] menu.
How to Set the Menus 1p.42
Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Still Pictures 1p.87
Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures 1p.89
Appropriate Sizes According to Use
10M (3648×2736)
3M (2048×1536)
2M (1600×1200)
1024 (1024×768)0
Clear, Fine
7M (3072×2304)
5M (2592×1944)
For printing images with high-resolution settings in your printer,
printing at A4 size or larger, or editing and processing images
For printing at postcard size
For using as images on websites, or attaching images to e-mails
640 (640×480)
The default setting is 10M (3648×2736).
Appropriate Quality According to Use
C
Best
D
Better
E
Good
Lowest compression ratio. Suitable for large A4-size photo
prints.
Standard compression ratio. Suitable for photo prints or
viewing images on a computer screen.
Highest compression ratio. Suitable for attaching to e-mails or
creating websites.
The default setting is D.
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Approximate Number of Recordable Images by Size and Quality
Quality Level
Recorded Pixels
1
C
Best
D
Better
E
Good
Getting Started
10M (3648×2736)
75
109
152
7M (3072×2304)
107
155
215
5M (2592×1944)
151
218
303
3M (2048×1536)
229
331
459
2M (1600×1200)
321
464
643
1024 (1024×768)
584
845
1170
640 (640×480)
1072
1550
2146
Sound
4 hr.
25 min. 59 sec.
• The table above indicates the approximate number of images and recording
time when using a 256MB SD Memory Card.
• The table above is based on standard shooting conditions specified by
PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capture
mode, SD Memory Card, etc.
Size and Quality of Movies
Select the size and quality best suited to your purpose.
The larger size and the higher quality level E are selected, the clearer
moving images are produced, but the file size is increased.
Select the appropriate size and quality on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Movies 1p.99
Selecting the Quality Level of Movies 1p.100
Appropriate Sizes (Recorded Pixels) According to Use
640 (640×480)
320 (320×240)
Viewing high-quality movies at VGA size. The recordable time is
shorter.
Smaller file size allows a longer time recording.
The default setting is 640 (640×480).
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Approximate Recordable Time by Size (Recorded Pixels) and
Quality
Quality Level
Recorded Pixels
The default setting is C.
D
Better
14 min. 50 sec.
56 min. 56 sec.
E
Good
17 min. 49 sec.
65 min. 39 sec.
• The table above indicates the approximate recording times when using a 256 MB
SD Memory Card.
• The table above is based on standard shooting conditions specified by
PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capture
mode, SD Memory Card, etc.
1
Getting Started
640 (640×480)
320 (320×240)
C
Best
11 min. 51 sec.
45 min. 50 sec.
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Initial Settings (Setting the Display
Language and the Date and Time)
1
Power switch
Getting Started
Four-way controller
OK button
If the Initial Setting screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn
the camera on, follow the procedure below to set the display language
and/or current date and time.
If the Initial Setting screen appears:
1p.26 - 27 “Setting the Display Language”, “Setting the
Date and Time”
If the Date Adjust screen appears:
1p.27 - 28 “Setting the Date and Time”
If you want to change the initial settings, refer to “Changing the Date
and Time” (p.166) and “Changing the Display Language” (p.170).
Setting the Display Language
You can select the language in which the menus and error messages are
displayed from the following: [English], [French], [German], [Spanish],
[Portuguese], [Italian], [Dutch], [Danish], [Swedish], [Finnish], [Polish],
[Czech], [Hungarian], [Turkish], [Russian], [Thai], [Korean], [Chinese
(traditional and simplified)] and [Japanese].
1
Press the four-way controller (5).
The Language/
2
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select a language.
The default setting is English.
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Initial Setting
screen appears.
English
Hometown
New York
Video Out
MENU
Cancel
0:00
DST
OFF
NTSC
OK
OK
3
4
Press the OK button.
Press the four-way controller (3).
The frame moves to [W].
Use the four-way controller (45) to select the desired
city (Hometown).
6
Press the four-way controller (3).
The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time).
7
Use the four-way controller (45) to select [O (On) /
P (Off)].
8
Press the OK button.
1
Getting Started
5
The Date Adjust screen appears.
Setting the Date and Time
Set the current date and time and the display style.
1
Press the four-way controller (5).
The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy].
2
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select the date display style.
Date Adjust
Date Style
mm/dd/yy 24h
Date
01/01/2007
Time
0:00
MENU Cancel
3
Press the four-way controller (5).
The frame moves to [24h].
4
5
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [24h] (24-hour display) or
[12h] (12-hour display).
Press the four-way controller (5).
OK
OK
Date Adjust
Date Style
mm/dd/yy 24h
Date
01/01/2007
Time
MENU Cancel
0:00
OK
OK
The frame returns to [Date Style].
27
6
Press the four-way controller (3).
The frame moves to [Date].
1
Date Adjust
Date Style
mm/dd/yy 24h
Date
01/01/2007
Time
0:00
Getting Started
MENU Cancel
7
Press the four-way controller (5).
The frame moves to the month.
8
Use the four-way controller (23)
to change the month.
OK
OK
Date Adjust
Date Style
mm/dd/yy 24h
Date
01/01/2007
Time
0:00
Change the day and year in the same
MENU Cancel
OK OK
manner.
Next, change the time.
If you have selected [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am
and pm corresponding to the time.
• When you finish the settings and press the OK button, the camera
clock is reset to 00 seconds.
• To set the exact time, press the OK button when the time signal
(on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds.
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Language
Video Output Format
English (English)
French (
NTSC
)
PAL
German (Deutsch)
PAL
Spanish (
PAL
)
Portuguese (
)
PAL
Italian (Italiano)
PAL
Netherlands (Nederlands)
PAL
Danish (Dansk)
PAL
Swedish (Svenska)
PAL
Finnish (Finnish)
PAL
Polish (Polish)
PAL
Czech (Czech)
PAL
Hungarian (Hungarian)
PAL
Turkish (
PAL
)
Russian (
Thai (
)
PAL
)
Korean (
PAL
)
NTSC
Chinese (traditional) (
)
PAL
Chinese (simplified) (
)
PAL
Japanese
1
Getting Started
• You can cancel the settings for the Initial Setting by pressing the
MENU button. If you take pictures without completing the Initial
Setting, the Initial Setting screen will appear next time you turn on
the camera.
• You can change your settings for the Initial Setting later using the
[H Set-up] menu.
Language: “Changing the Display Language” (p.170)
City, Daylight saving time: “Setting the World Time” (p.168)
Date and Time: “Changing the Date and Time” (p.166)
• The video output format is automatically set according to the language
you have selected. If the output format is different from the one used in
your country or region, change the format following the procedures
described in “Changing the Video Output Format” (p.173).
NTSC
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Quick Start
Taking Still Pictures
Shake Reduction
preview button
Power switch
Shutter release button
2
Quick Start
Zoom button
OK/Display button
Green button
The simplest procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The
flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.
1
2
Press the power switch.
The camera turns on.
Compose the picture on the LCD
monitor.
The camera AF will focus on the area within
the focus frame.
Press the zoom button to change the size of
the subject.
Zoom button(x) : Enlarges the subject.
Zoom button (w) : Diminishes the subject.
3
36
01/26/2007
12:00
Focus frame
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera
is in focus.
When [Shake Reduction] is set to [O On],
(Shake Reduction On)
appears on the LCD monitor. To take the picture compensating for
camera shake, go to step 4 after
is displayed.
4
30
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
The image appears on the LCD monitor for 0.5 seconds (Instant
Review). The image is recorded on the SD Memory Card installed in
the camera, or in the built-in memory of the camera.
Pressing the shutter release button
Press the shutter release button slowly in two steps. This allows for exact
focusing as well as preventing camera shake.
Basic way of shutter release
1
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
2
2
Confirm the focus frame on the
LCD monitor turns green.
Hold the shutter release button and wait
until the focus frame turns green. The
camera is in focus.
3
The camera is
in focus.
Quick Start
Lightly press the shutter release button until
you feel the click on your finger.
Press the shutter release button
fully.
Press it down slowly until the shutter is
released.
The picture is taken.
You can press the shutter release button all the way down (single
step) if the camera is in the following status:
• Either Green Mode or Auto Picture mode is selected.
• Focus mode is set to Standard (Autofocus).
• Drive mode is set to Standard or Continuous Shooting.
This allows you to release the shutter at the right moment. The
pictures are taken as deep-focus (pan focus) shots.
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Focus lock
When you have difficulty in auto focusing on a subject, try the
procedures below.
2
Quick Start
You may have difficulty in auto focusing on such subjects as:
• Subject contrast is very week. (blue sky, solid white wall, etc.)
• Dark places, black object, or subject that does not reflect light.
• Subject with strong reflected light, or strong backlight.
• Object with a fine pattern
• Rapidly moving objects
• When a distant object and a close object are both in the focus frame.
1
2
3
Find alternate subject that is in the same distance from
the camera as the desired subject.
Focus on the alternate subject.
Locate it in the focus frame on the LCD monitor.
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame turns green when the camera is in focus.
4
While holding the shutter release button halfway, move
the camera to obtain the desired composition.
The focus is locked at the point you set in step 3 even if you
recompose. (Focus lock)
5
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Press the shutter release button fully.
Instant Review
By default, the image is displayed on the LCD monitor for 0.5 seconds
right after shooting (Instant Review). You can change the display time for
the Instant Review. (1p.103)
If you set it longer, you can delete the image while it is displayed on the
LCD monitor.
1
Press the Green/i button while the image is displayed.
2
Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete] and
press the OK button.
The image displayed on the LCD monitor is deleted.
2
Quick Start
The screen for deleting the image appears.
Brightening the LCD Backlight
You can temporaliry brighten the LCD backlight to improve viewing.
(LCD Bright Mode)
It is useful when you view the LCD monitor outdoors or in brighter places.
1
In Capture mode, press and hold the OK/Display button
for more than 1 second.
The LCD monitor turns brighter for a certain amount of time.
You can cancel the function by doing either of the followings.
- Switch the display mode to LCD Backlight Off. (1 p.51)
- Turn off the camera.
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Quick Start
Playing Back Still Pictures
2
Playback button
Quick Start
Four-way controller
OK/Display button
Green button
Playing Back an Image
You can display the still picture you have just taken.
1
Press the Q Playback button
after taking a picture.
The image appears on the LCD monitor.
When you press and hold the OK/Display
button for more than 1 second, the LCD
Bright Mode is activated. The LCD monitor
turns brighter for a certain amount of time.
100-0010
01/26/2007
12:00
Zoom Display 1p.117
Playing Back the Previous or Next Image
Still pictures can be played back one at a time, proceeding either forward
or backward.
1
Press the Q Playback button after taking a picture.
The image appears on the LCD monitor.
2
Press the four-way controller (45).
Four-way controller (4): Displays the previous image.
Four-way controller (5): Displays the next image.
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Deleting the Displayed Image
1
Press the Green/i button when
playing back an image.
File No.
100-0010
The screen for deleting the image appears.
2
The image displayed on the LCD monitor is
deleted.
3
2
Delete
Cancel
All
OK
OK
Press the Q Playback button again or press the
shutter release button halfway.
Quick Start
Press the four-way controller (2)
to select [Delete] and press the OK
button.
The camera is ready for taking pictures.
• The last picture taken appears on the LCD monitor when you
switch to the Playback mode.
• You can enlarge the image displayed on the LCD monitor by
pressing the zoom button. (If you press the zoom button to enlarge
a rotated image, the enlarged image will return to its original
position. If you stop enlarging the image, the image will be rotated
again.)
• If there is no image stored, the message [No image/sound]
appears.
Zoom Display 1p.117
Deleting a Single Image, Movie or Sound 1p.125
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Common Operations
Turning the Camera On and Off
Power switch, Power indicator
Playback button
3
Common Operations
Turning the Camera On in Capture Mode
1
Press the power switch.
The power indicator lights up in green. The lens extends and the
camera turns on in the “Capture mode”. The camera is ready for taking
pictures by pressing the shutter release button.
You can switch to other modes by pressing the Q Playback button.
• Press the Q Playback button once to switch to the “Playback
mode” . (The lens is not retracted.)
• Press and hold the Q Playback button for 2 seconds to switch to
the “Playback mode” . (The lens is retracted.)
• Press and hold the Q Playback button for more than 4 seconds to
show the images stored in the built-in memory with the SD memory
card installed.
2
Press the power switch again.
The camera turns off with the lens retracted.
If you press and hold the power switch for a while, the camera will
be turned off.
Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode
1p.50
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Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode
1
Press the power switch while pressing the Q Playback
button.
The power indicator lights green and the camera turns on in the
“Playback mode” with the lens retracted.
To switch to the “Capture mode”, press the Q Playback button again.
Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.34
3
Common Operations
37
Using the Button Functions
1
2
3
4
5
3
Common Operations
6
7
Capture Mode
1
Shake Reduction preview button
Displays the compensated image on the LCD monitor while you are
pressing the button. It allows you to preview the compensated image
before shooting. (1p.54)
2
w/x Zoom button
Changes the size of the subject. (1p.30, p.80)
3
Q Playback button
Switches to the Playback mode. When pressed again, returns to Capture
mode. (1p.34)
4
Four-way controller (2345)
(q5)
Changes the focus mode. (1p.82)
(g2)
Changes the drive mode. (1p.76 to p.79)
(X 3) Displays the Capture Mode Palette. (1p.47)
Changes the flash mode. (1p.85)
(b4)
5
OK/Display button
Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.50)
When you press and hold the button for more than 1 second, the LCD
Bright Mode is activated. The LCD monitor turns brighter for a certain
amount of time. (1p.33)
6
Green/i button
Enters Green Mode. (1p.56)
You can assign a different function to the Green button by selecting
[Green Button] in the [A Rec.Mode] menu. (1p.104)
7
38
MENU button
Displays the [A Rec.Mode] menus. (1p.42)
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
w/x Zoom button
Press w/f in single-image display to switch to nine-image display. Press
x/y to return to the previous display. (1p.121)
Press x/y to enlarge the image in single-image display. Press w/f to
return to the previous display. (1p.117)
Press w/f in nine-image display to switch to the calendar display.
(1p.121)
2
Common Operations
Playback Mode
3
Q Playback button
Switches to Capture mode. When switched to the Playback mode by
pressing the Q Playback button in Voice Recording mode, pressing the
Q Playback button again switches to the Voice Recording mode.
3
Four-way controller (2345)
For playing back still images
(45)
: Displays the previous or next image in single-image display.
(1p.34)
When rotating the displayed image, the image is rotated 90
degrees clockwise each time you press the (5), and 90 degrees
counter clockwise each time you press the (4). (1p.144)
(3)
: Displays the Playback Mode Palette. (1p.49)
(2345) : Moves the display area of the enlarged image. (1p.117)
Selects an image in nine-image display. (1p.121)
Selects a date in calendar display. (1p.121)
For playing back movies
(2) : Plays back and pauses a movie. (1p.119)
(45) : Frame forwards, frame reverses, fast forwards and reverses a
movie during playback. (1p.119)
(3) : Stops a movie during playback. (1p.119)
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For playing back voice recording files (1p.114)
(2) : Starts playback. When pressed again, pauses playback.
(45) : Selects a recorded file before playback. Performs the following
operations during playback.
Files with no recorded indexes:
(4) Rewinds five seconds.
(5) Advances five seconds.
Files with recorded indexes:
(4) Starts playback from the previous index.
(5) Starts playback from the next index.
3
Common Operations
40
4
OK/Display button
Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.120)
When you press and hold the button for more than 1 second, the LCD
Bright Mode is activated. The LCD monitor turns brighter for a certain
amount of time. (1p.34)
Returns to a single-image display in nine-image display. (1p.121)
Displays the selected image full screen in calendar display. (1p.121)
5
Green/i button
Deletes the image displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.125)
6
MENU button
Displays the [A Rec.Mode] menus. (1p.42)
1
2
3
4
1
Shutter release button
When pressed, starts recording. When pressed again, stops
recording.
When pressed for more than one second, recording continues for as
long as the button is held down and stops when the button is released.
2
Q Playback button
3
OK/Display button
Switches to Playback mode. (1p.37) When pressed again, returns to
Voice Recording mode.
Common Operations
Voice Recording Mode
3
Turns the LCD monitor on and off.
4
MENU button
When pressed during recording, an index can be added.
When pressed during standby or before playback, displays the
[A Rec.Mode] menu. (1p.42)
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Setting the Menus
Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD monitor.
There are two different menus, [A Rec.Mode] menu and [H Set-up]
menu.
How to Set the Menus
3
The button operation guide appears at the bottom of the LCD monitor
while you are making settings for the menus.
Common Operations
1
Press the MENU button.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
The selected area is highlighted.
2
Press the four-way controller (45).
Each press switches between [A Rec.Mode] menu and [H Set-up]
menu.
3
Use the four-way controller (23) to select an item.
Moves the highlight up or down.
4
Press the four-way controller (5).
A pull-down menu or setting screen appears.
The pull-down menu displays only those items that can be selected for
the current camera settings.
5
Use the four-way controller (23) to change the setting.
The setting changes each time the four-way controller (23) is
pressed.
To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures
6
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The setting is saved and the camera enters the “Capture mode”.
When the shutter release button is pressed fully, the picture is taken.
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To Save the Setting and Begin Playback of Images
6
Press the Q Playback button.
The setting is saved and the camera enters the “Playback mode”.
To Save the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations
6
Press the OK button or the four-way controller (4).
The setting is saved and the screen returns to Step 3.
To Cancel the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations
Press the MENU button.
The changes are canceled and the screen returns to Step 3.
The MENU button functions differ depending on the screen activated
at the time. See the button operation guide displayed at the bottom of
the LCD monitor.
MENU Exit : Saves the current setting, exit the operation and return
to the original screen (Capture or Playback mode).
: Saves the current setting and return to Step 1.
MENU
MENU Cancel: Cancels the current selection, exit the operation and
return to Step 3.
Common Operations
6
3
• If you press the MENU button with the pull-down menu displayed,
the setting is cancelled.
• If you press the OK button, the MENU button or the four-way
controller (4) with the pull-down menu displayed, the menu
returns to the screen used for selecting an item.
• The menu is exited automatically one minute after the last
operation.
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Example of Menu Operation
1 MENU button
[A Rec.Mode] Menu
Rec. Mode
2
Recorded Pixels 10 M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
AUTO 800
3
MENU
Common Operations
3
Set-up
Format
Sound
Date Adjust
World Time
Language/
Folder Name
Exit
OK
[H Set-up] Menu
OK
OK
MENU
English
Standard
Exit
OK
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels 10 M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
AUTO 800
Sensitivity
MENU
3
Exit
OK
OK
4
OK
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels 10 M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
AUTO 800
Sensitivity
MENU
3
OK
Exit
OK
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels 10 M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Auto
Sensitivity
OK
MENU
Cancel
OK
OK
4’
Select Screen
OK
Rec. Mode
EV Compensation ±0.0
Movie
Shake Reduction
Digital Zoom
Instant Review 0.5sec
0.5
Memory
MENU
OK
Exit
OK
To the next screen
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Flash Mode
Drive Mode
Focus Mode
Zoom Position
MF Position
White Balance
MENU
3
OK
Memory
Cancel
OK
OK
Menu List
[A Rec.Mode] Menu
Item
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focus Limiter
Aux. AF Light
AE Metering
Page
p.87
p.89
For adjusting the color balance according to lighting
p.90
For changing the area of the autofocus
p.92
For limiting the focusing range of the lens in
accordance with the shooting conditions
For focusing with auxiliary AF light when the subject
is dim and the autofocus does not function properly
For setting the metering method to determine the
exposure
p.93
p.94
3
p.95
Common Operations
AF Setting
Focusing Area
Description
For selecting the number of pixels
For selecting the image compression ratio
For setting the sensitivity
p.96
EV Compensation
Recorded Pixels
For adjusting the exposure between –2.0EV and +2.0EV
For selecting the recorded pixels of the movie
p.98
p.99
For selecting the quality level of the movie
For compensating for camera shake of the movie
automatically
p.100
p.101
Shake Reduction
Digital Zoom
For reducing camera shake while taking still pictures
For taking digital zoom pictures
p.102
p.80
Instant Review
For setting the Instant Review time
p.103
Memory
For saving the shooting function settings when the
camera is turned off
p.110
Green Button
For registering a function on the Green button
p.104
Sharpness
For setting the sharpness
p.107
Saturation
For setting the saturation
p.108
Contrast
For setting the contrast
p.109
Movie
Sensitivity
Quality Level
Movie SR
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[H Set-up] Menu
Item
Format
Sound
Date Adjust
World Time
Common Operations
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Page
p.162
p.163
p.166
p.168
Folder Name
For setting the world time
For changing the language in which menus and messages
appear
For selecting the way of naming image folders
USB Connection
Video Out
For changing the USB connection mode
For setting the video output format
p.172
p.173
Brightness Level
Power Saving
For changing the brightness of the LCD monitor
For setting the Power Saving function
p.174
p.175
Quick Zoom
For displaying the image at specified magnification by
pressing the zoom button once
p.118
Auto Power Off
For turning off the power automatically
p.176
Guide Display
For showing the mode selected on the screen in Capture
mode, the status of the four-way controller, and assignment
of the Green button. For showing the description for the
selected item on the Mode Palette.
p.176
Reset
For returning the camera settings to defaults
p.177
Language/
3
Description
For formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory
For adjusting the operation sound volume and the playback
volume and setting the type and volume of start-up sound,
shutter sound, key operation sound, self-timer sound.
For adjusting the date, time, and display style
p.170
p.171
Operating the Mode Palette
Press the four-way controller (3) to display the Mode Palette on the LCD
monitor.
There are two different Mode Palettes, the “Capture Mode Palette” and
the “Playback Mode Palette.” You can activate the Capture mode most
appropriate for the shooting conditions or edit the taken images just by
selecting the icons.
How to operate the Mode Palette
3
1
Press the four-way controller (3).
In Capture mode, the “Capture Mode Palette” appears.
In Playback mode, the “Playback Mode Palette” appears.
2
3
Use the four-way controller (2345) to select an icon.
Press the OK button.
The screen for the selected mode appears.
Common Operations
The button operation guide appears at the bottom of the LCD monitor
while you are using the Mode Palette.
Mode Palette List
Capture Mode Palette
Auto Picture
MENU
Icon
Cancel
OK
OK
Item
Auto Picture mode
R
Program mode
Shutter Priority mode
Manual Exposure mode
Description
Selects the best capture mode.
Page
p.58
Lets you take clear pictures at the appropriate
shutter speed and exposure.
Automatically sets the required aperture
p.60
value when a shutter speed is manually
selected.
Allows you to set shutter speed and aperture
value manually.
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Icon
Item
Description
Page
A
Night Scene mode
Lets you take dark scenes such as night views. p.70
C
Movie mode
Lets you take movies and sounds.
p.72
O
Voice Recording mode
Records audio, such as voices.
p.112
q
Landscape mode
<
Flower mode
Portrait mode
3
Kids mode
E
Picture mode
Common Operations
L
Surf & Snow mode
Sport mode
Pet mode
Text mode
K
Food mode
Digital SR mode
Y
Lets you capture the natural colors of
landscape views.
Lets you take brightly colored flower pictures.
Lets you take portraits with spatial effect, by
emphasizing the person.
Ideal for taking pictures of moving children.
Also gives them a healthy look.
Lets you take pictures against dazzling
backgrounds like beaches or snow-covered
mountains.
Lets you take clear pictures of moving
subjects with a high shutter speed to prevent
motion blur.
Lets you take clear pictures of pets to fit the hair
color.
Lets you take clear pictures of text or writing.
Also lets you turn colored text black/white or
reverse color.
Lets you take appetizing pictures of prepared
food.
Lets you set the sensitivity higher to reduce
camera shake and blurring.
p.64
p.66
p.64
p.68
p.69
p.64
p.71
Frame Composite mode Lets you take pictures with a decorative frame. p.74
• When you select an icon on the Mode Palette, waiting for about 3
seconds, the description for the selected mode appears.
• For / and
/ / , the currently selected mode icons are
displayed on the Mode Palette. If you change the selection, the
newly selected icons replace the previous ones.
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Playback Mode Palette
Slideshow
MENU
Cancel
Icon
&
Z
Z
Y
OK
Item
Description
Page
Slideshow
For playing recorded images successively
p.123
Resize
For changing the size and quality level of images
p.141
Cropping
For cropping images and saving them as separate
images
p.143
Image/
For copying files from the built-in memory to the SD
Sound Copy Memory Card and vice versa
p.158
Image
Rotation
For displaying rotated still pictures
p.144
Color Filter
For processing images using the color filter
p.145
For applying special effects such as the illustration effect
Digital Filter
or the slim effect to still pictures according to your taste
p.147
Brightness
Filter
For adjusting the brightness of images using a filter
p.149
Movie Edit
For editing movies
p.151
Red-eye
For retouching red-eyes, a phenomenon that can
Compensation happen when shooting with a flash
p.154
Voice Memo For adding a voice memo to an image
p.115
Protect
For protecting images and sounds to avoid accidental
erasure
p.130
DPOF
For printing images from a DPOF compatible printer or at
a printing service
p.134
Start-up
Screen
For setting the Start-up screen
p.160
Frame
Composite
For adding a decorative frame to a still picture
p.156
3
Common Operations
s
OK
When you select an icon on the Mode Palette, waiting for about 3
seconds, the description for the selected mode appears.
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Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures
Changing the Mode
In the “Capture mode”, you can take pictures. In the “Playback mode”,
you can play back or delete pictures.
Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode
4
To switch from the “Capture mode” to the “Playback mode”
Press the Q Playback button.
To switch from the “Playback mode” to the “Capture mode”
Press the Q Playback button or press the shutter release button
halfway.
Taking Pictures
Selecting the Capture Mode
Display the “Capture Mode Palette” and select the icon for a desired
mode. (1p.47)
Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode
In the Capture mode, press the OK/Display button to switch the “display
modes”. There are 5 display modes for the Capture mode.
Normal Display
1 2 3 4567 89
Shooting information is displayed when the
power is turned on.
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1 Capture mode
2 Flash mode
3 Drive mode
4 Focus mode
5 Focus frame
6 Digital zoom
7 Card/Built-in memory 8 Battery indicator
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9 Remaining number of recordable images
10 Date and time
11 World time setting
14 13 12
11 10
12 Shake Reduction On* 13 Aperture
14 Shutter speed
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* The information on Shake Reduction is displayed as follows.
(Shake Reduction On) : Appears when you press the shutter
release button halfway with [Shake
Reduction] set to [On].
l (Shake Reduction Off): Always displayed when [Shake
Reduction] is set to [Off].
(Anti-shake warning) : Appears when camera shake may occur
due to slower shutter speed.
Histogram Display
1 23
The brightness distribution of the image is
displayed. The horizontal axis shows the
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brightness (darkest at the left end and
10 M
brightest at the right end) and the vertical axis
shows the number of pixels.
AWB
1 Recorded Pixels 2 Quality Level
ISO AUTO
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4 AE Metering
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5 Sensitivity
6 Histogram
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Taking Pictures
Grid Display
The grids divide the screen into nine parts.
These grids will help you to improve
composition.
No icons
No shooting information is displayed.
• The focus frame appears in Autofocus
mode.
• If any of the settings are changed, the icon
of the setting appears for a few seconds.
LCD Backlight Off
The LCD monitor is turned off.
Saving the Display Mode 1p.110
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• If you press and hold the OK/Display button for more than 1 second,
the LCD Bright Mode is activated. The LCD monitor turns brighter
for a certain amount of time. (1p.33)
• Under shooting conditions where camera shake is likely to occur,
(Anti-shake warning) will be displayed. Take pictures using
the Shake Reduction function or with the camera secured on a
tripod or other stable surface. (1p.54)
• All the camera buttons function as usual even when the LCD backlight
is off. Press the shutter release button to take pictures as usual.
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Taking Pictures
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Using Histogram
Number of pixels
A histogram is a graph showing the
brightness of an image on the horizontal
axis and the number of pixels on the
vertical axis (distribution chart of the
brightness). The histogram will help you
detect the brightness of the image you
have taken. For instance, the graph
peak tends to appear on the left side for
Brightness
a darker image, and the graph peak
(Dark)
(Bright)
tends to appear on the right side for a
brighter image.
In general, when the exposure metering of your image is well-balanced,
the graph peaks tend to appear in the middle.
On the contrary, when the exposure metering of the subject is imbalanced,
that is with dark areas and/or bright areas, the peaks will appear on the
sides rather than in the middle.
Neutral
Bright
Taking Pictures
Dark
4
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Shake Reduction preview
button
Shutter release button
Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function
4
Taking Pictures
“Camera shake” occurs when you jiggle your hands while taking pictures.
“Blurring” is likely to occur when you take pictures of moving subject. This
camera features image compensation systems and functions that work
for both “camera shake” and “blurring”. Enjoy taking still pictures and
movies without worrying about image blur.
Shake Reduction function for still images
The CCD-shifting shake reduction system * is activated.
The camera detects the shake of your hands and automatically
compensates for image blur. You can preview the compensated image
on the LCD monitor before taking the picture.
* The unique shake reduction system of PENTAX.
Digital SR mode
The mode allows you to set the sensitivity to maximum ISO3200. The
higher shutter speed enables the reduction of both “camera shake” and
“blurring”.
“Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring in Pictures (Digital SR Mode)” 1p.71
Movie SR function for movies
The movie anti-shake function electronically compensates for image blur.
It allows you to take smooth movies without worrying about camera
shake.
“Compensating for Camera Shake While Taking Movies (Movie SR)” 1p.101
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When [Shake Reduction] in [A Rec.Mode] menu is set to [O (On)], the
camera always compensates for camera shake. ( [O (On)] is selected
by default.)
Follow the procedures below if you wish to preview the compensated
image on the LCD monitor before taking the picture.
1
Press the Shake Reduction preview
button.
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The compensated image is displayed on the
LCD monitor while pressing the button.
2
Press the shutter release button
fully.
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The picture is taken.
If you do not wish to preview the compensated image before
shooting, take pictures in the basic way, that is, press the shutter
release button halfway, and then press it fully. Be sure to confirm
that
appears on the LCD monitor before pressing the shutter
release button fully.
Taking Pictures
Do not press the Shake Reduction preview button unless it is
necessary. If you press the button, even when the camera is not in
the Capture mode, the Shake Reduction function is activated and
will waste battery power.
4
“Setting the Shake Reduction Function for Still Images to On” 1p.102
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Shutter release button
Green button
Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)
4
In the Green Mode, you can enjoy easy picture taking just by pressing
the shutter release button.
Taking Pictures
1
Press the Green button in Capture
mode.
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The camera enters the Green Mode.
Press the Green button again to return to the
previous status.
2
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera
is in focus.
3
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
• In the Green Mode, you cannot change the information displayed on
the LCD monitor by pressing the OK/Display button.
• In the Green Mode, you cannot display the [A Rec. Mode] menu
or the Capture Mode Palette. If you try to show them, the message
[Green mode must be canceled to use this function.] and - (key
lock icon) appear.
• When the camera switches from the Green Mode to Playback
Mode, you cannot display the [H Set-up] menu by pressing the
MENU button. If you try to show it, the message [Green mode must
be canceled to use this function.] and - (key lock icon) appear.
• When the camera is turned off in the Green Mode, it starts up in
the Green Mode next time you turn on the camera.
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You can assign other functions to the Green button. (p.104)
The list below shows the settings for the Green Mode.
The default is , (Auto). a (Flash Off) can be selected.
The default is P (Standard). g (Self-timer) can be selected.
The default is = (Standard). q (Macro mode) can be selected.
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D (Better)
F (Auto)
J (Multiple)
O (On)
O (On)
[ (Multi-segment)
AUTO
± 0.0
O (On)
0.5sec
(Standard)
(Standard)
(Standard)
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Taking Pictures
Flash mode
Drive mode
Focus mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Focus Limiter
Aux. AF Light
AE Metering
Sensitivity
EV Compensation
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
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Shutter release button
Four-way controller
OK button
Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode)
4
Taking Pictures
In
(Auto Picture mode), the camera selects the most appropriate
capture mode from - (Normal mode), A (Night Scene mode), q
(Landscape mode) and
(Portrait mode) just by pressing the shutter
release button.
1
Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.
The Mode Palette appears.
2
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select
(Auto
Picture mode).
3
Press the OK button.
Auto Picture
MENU
4
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The focus frame on the LCD monitor will
light green when the camera is in focus, and
the selected mode icon will appear on the
top left of the LCD monitor.
5
Press the shutter release button
fully.
The picture is taken.
Taking Still Pictures 1p.30
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Cancel
OK
OK
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• In Auto Picture mode, the exposure is fixed to ±0.0. (1p.98)
• When the camera selects Portrait mode, “Face Recognition AF”
and “Face Recognition AE” are activated. When you point the
camera at your subject’s face, the camera automatically
recognizes it, adjusting focus and exposure to take a high-quality
picture. (1p.66)
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Taking Pictures
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Shutter release button
Four-way controller
OK button
Using the Exposure Mode and Other Functions
4
R (Program mode),
(Shutter Priority mode) and
(Manual
Exposure mode) allow you to take pictures with various aperture and
shutter speed settings (Exposure modes).
Taking Pictures
R Program
Sets shutter speed and aperture automatically for proper
exposure.
Shutter Priority Set shutter speed manually. Aperture is set automatically.
Manual
Exposure
Set both shutter speed and aperture manually.
Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed
There are many correct combinations of shutter speed and aperture for
a particular subject. Different combinations produce different effects on
a picture.
Slower shutter
speed
Faster shutter
speed
Smaller aperture
value
Higher aperture
value
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The shutter remains open for a longer time. If the subject is moving,
the image will be blurred while the shutter is open, thus enhancing
the effect of motion.
The shutter remains open for a shorter time. It allows freezing the
action of a moving subject.
Decreases the amount of light which enters through the lens.
Increases the amount of light which enters through the lens.
1
Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.
The Mode Palette appears.
2
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select R (Program
mode).
If you have selected an exposure mode
other than R (Program mode), the icon of
the selected mode is displayed on the Mode
Palette.
3
Program/Tv/M
MENU
Cancel
Press the OK button.
OK
OK
Program
The screen for selecting one of the three
modes appears.
Shutter Priority
Manual Exposure
OK
To Select the Program mode
4
Use the four-way controller (23) to select R (Program
mode), and press the OK button.
Taking Pictures
OK
4
The camera is ready for taking pictures.
Set other functions when necessary.
“Setting the Shooting Functions” 1p.82~p.109
To Select the Shutter Priority mode
4
Use the four-way controller (23) to select
(Shutter Priority mode), and press the OK button.
5
Press the four-way controller (3).
The screen for selecting the shutter speed
appears.
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OK
Shutter speed
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6
Use the four-way controller (45)
to select a desired shutter speed.
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The proper aperture value will be set
automatically.
If the camera cannot adjust it appropriately,
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an exposure warning appears in the bottom F2.8
12:00
+0.3
center of the LCD monitor.
Exposure
Adjust the exposure using the warning as a Compensation warning
reference.
value
When
appears: Increase the shutter speed.
When
appears: Decrease the shutter speed.
If you compensate the exposure (p.98) already set in Shutter Priority
mode, the compensation value appears below the exposure
warning.
4
Taking Pictures
7
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready for taking pictures.
Set other functions when necessary.
“Setting the Shooting Functions” 1p.82~p.109
To Select the Manual Exposure mode
4
Use the four-way controller (23) to select
Exposure mode), and press the OK button.
5
Press the four-way controller
(3).
(Manual
The screen for selecting the shutter
speed and aperture value appears.
6
Use the four-way controller
(45) to select a desired shutter
speed and (2) to select a
desired aperture value.
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OK
Aperture Shutter speed
Depending on the shutter speed and aperture value you set, an
exposure warning may appear for your reference.
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OK
7
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready for taking pictures.
Set other functions when necessary.
“Setting the Shooting Functions” 1p.82~p.109
4
Taking Pictures
• Only the icon of the selected exposure mode is displayed on the
Mode Palette. When you switch to another exposure mode, the
icon of the newly selected mode replaces the previous one.
• You can display the Capture Mode Palette by pressing the fourway controller (3) while showing the screen for selecting the
shutter speed and aperture value.
• In
(Shutter Priority mode), Sensitivity is fixed to AUTO800.
• In
(Shutter Priority mode) and
(Manual Exposure mode),
the exposure warning is shown as follows.
- When the exposure is greater than +2.0EV or less than -2.0EV,
an icon ( or ) is displayed.
- When the exposure is between +2.0EV to -2.0EV, an icon ( or
) and the exposure value are displayed.
- When the exposure is adequate at 0EV, no warning is displayed.
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Shutter release button
Four-way controller
OK button
Selecting the Picture Mode According to the
Shooting Scene (Picture Mode)
4
You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene. There
are nine available modes in Picture mode.
Taking Pictures
q Landscape
< Flower
Portrait
Kids
L Surf & Snow
Sport
E Pet
Text
K
1
Food
Lets you capture the natural colors of landscape views.
Lets you take brightly colored flower pictures.
Lets you take portraits with spatial effect, by emphasizing the person.
Ideal for taking pictures of moving children. Also gives them a
healthy look.
Lets you take photos against dazzling backgrounds like beaches or
snow-covered mountains.
Lets you take clear pictures of moving subjects with a high shutter speed.
Lets you take clear pictures of pets to fit their hair color.
Lets you take clear pictures of text or writing. Also lets you turn
colored text black/white or reverse color.
Lets you take appetizing pictures of prepared food.
Press the four-way controller (3) in
Capture mode.
Auto Picture
The Mode Palette appears.
MENU
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Cancel
OK
OK
2
3
4
5
Use the four-way controller (2345)
to select a desired mode.
Landscape
For example, select q (Landscape mode).
Press the OK button.
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The focus frame on the LCD monitor will
light green when the camera is in focus.
MENU
Cancel
OK
OK
Picture modes
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
In Picture modes, Saturation, Contrast, Sharpness, White Balance
and AE Metering are automatically set to their default settings. You
cannot change these settings.
4
Taking Pictures
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Shutter release button
Four-way controller
OK button
Taking Pictures of People (Portrait Mode/Kids
Mode)
4
Taking Pictures
In
(Portrait mode) and
(Kids mode), “Face Recognition AF” and
“Face Recognition AE” are activated. When you point the camera at your
subject’s face, the camera automatically recognizes it, adjusting both
focus and exposure.
Portrait
Kids
1
Lets you take portraits with spatial effect, by emphasizing the
person.
Ideal for taking pictures of moving children. Also gives them a
healthy look.
Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.
The Mode Palette appears.
2
Use the four-way controller (2345) to select
(Portrait mode).
When
(Kids mode) is previously selected,
Mode Palette. Select
(Kids mode) then.
3
is displayed on the
Press the OK button.
The screen for selecting one of the two modes appears.
4
Press the four-way controler (23)
to select
(Portrait mode) or
(Kids mode).
Portrait
Kids
OK
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OK
5
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready for taking pictures in
the selected mode.
When the camera recognizes the subject’s
face, a yellow focus frame appears on it.
The position and the size of the frame
change while the camera continues to
adjust the focus on the moving subject.
6
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera
is in focus.
7
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
4
Taking Pictures
• If the camera cannot recognize the subject’s face in Portrait mode,
the camera focuses using the Focusing Area (Multiple).
• Only the selected mode icon and the focus frame appear on the
LCD monitor. No other shooting information is displayed. You
cannot change the display mode by pressing the OK/Display
button.
• “Face Recognition AF” and “Face Recognition AE” may not work
if the subject’s face is partly covered, for example, with
sunglasses, or when the subject does not face the camera.
• The AE metering mode is fixed to Multi-segment.
• When you select Auto Picture mode and the camera automatically
switches to Portrait mode, “Face Recognition AF” and “Face
Recognition AE” are activated.
• In Kids mode, the automatic tracking AF function is activated. The
camera continues to adjust the focus on the moving subject even
after you press the shutter release button halfway.
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Shutter release button
Four-way controller
OK button
Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)
4
In E (Pet mode), you can take pictures that show natural hair color of
your pet. Select the appropriate icon depending on what color your pet
is (closer to black or white or in between).
Taking Pictures
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.
The Mode Palette appears.
Use the four-way controller (2345) to select E (Pet mode).
Press the OK button.
The screen for selecting the pet mode appears.
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select E, F, F, H, G or G.
There are two types of pet icon; dogs’ and cats’.
Selecting either the cat or dog icon does not
affect the resulting picture. Select whichever
you prefer.
Press the OK button.
The desired Pet mode is selected and the
camera is ready for taking pictures.
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The focus frame turns green when the
subject is in focus.
OK
OK
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Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
When you select Pet mode or Sport mode, the automatic tracking AF
function is activated and the camera continues to adjust the focus on the
moving subject even after the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
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Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode)
This mode allows you to take clear pictures of written text. This is
convenient for capturing a digital copy of an important document or
enhancing legibility of small print.
1
Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.
The Mode Palette appears.
2
Use the four-way controller (2345) to select
(Text mode).
3
Press the OK button.
The screen for selecting the Text mode
appears.
4
OK
4
Use the four-way controller (23) to select
Color
Neg. Color
B&W
Neg. B&W
,
,
OK
,
.
Maintains original colored text.
Reverses colored text.
Turns colored text black/white.
Reverses black/white text.
Taking Pictures
Text Contrast
Press the four-way controller (45) to adjust the contrast.
5
Press the OK button.
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The desired text mode is selected and the
camera is ready for taking pictures.
6
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The focus frame turns green when the
subject is in focus.
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Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
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Shutter release button
Four-way controller
OK button
Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes
(Night Scene Mode)
4
You can take pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes, with the
appropriate settings.
Taking Pictures
1
Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.
The Mode Palette appears.
2
3
4
5
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select A (Night Scene
mode).
Press the OK button.
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
Night Scene
MENU
Cancel
OK
OK
The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera
is in focus.
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
Total recording time will be longer when the picture is taken at
slower shutter speed (approximately 1/4 second or slower),
because the noise reduction function is activated to reduce noise.
The shutter speed becomes slower when taking pictures of dark
scenes. The camera shake is likely to occur under such condition.
The followings are good ways to prevent camera shake. (1 p.54, 102)
- Activate the Shake Reduction function.
- Set Shake Reduction to Off and secure the camera on a tripod or
other stable object.
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Shutter release button
Four-way controller
OK button
Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring in Pictures
(Digital SR Mode)
1
Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.
The Mode Palette appears.
2
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select
(Digital SR
mode).
3
4
Press the OK button.
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
4
Taking Pictures
(Digital SR) mode allows you to set the sensitivity higher than other
modes to reduce camera shake and blurring. Shutter speed and
aperture are set automatically according to the sensitivity value you set.
Use the mode under the shooting conditions that camera shake or
blurring tend to occur.
Digital SR
MENU
Cancel
OK
OK
The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera
is in focus.
5
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
• The recorded pixels are fixed to 5M and cannot be changed.
• In Digital SR mode, Sensitivity is set to AUTO1600 by default. The
ISO Correction range can be set to maximum ISO 64-3200.
(1p.96)
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Shutter release button
Zoom button
Four-way controller
OK button
Taking Movies (Movie Mode)
This mode enables you to take movies with sound.
1
4
Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.
The Mode Palette appears.
Taking Pictures
2
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select C (Movie
mode).
3
Press the OK button.
MENU
The following shooting information appears
on the LCD monitor and the camera is ready
for taking movies.
1 Movie mode icon
2 Flash Off icon
3 Card/Built-in memory 4 Recordable time
5 Movie SR On
4
5
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Movie
1 2
Press the shutter release button.
Shooting ends.
OK
3
OK
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Press the shutter release button.
Shooting starts. Press the zoom button to
change the size of the subject using Digital
Zoom.
Zoom button (x) : Enlarges the subject.
Zoom button (w): Diminishes the subject.
Cancel
5
Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed
If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second,
the movie will be taken for as long as you keep the button pressed.
Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button.
Playing Back Movies 1p.119
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Taking Pictures
• The followings are not available in Movie mode.
- Flash
- Continuous Shooting
- Operating with a remote control unit
- Optical zoom and Intelligent Zoom (Available before shooting
starts.)
• Set Movie SR to Off in [A Rec.Mode] menu to use Digital Zoom
in Movie mode. (1 p.101)
• The Focusing Area is fixed to Spot, and the Focus Limiter and the
auxiliary AF light are set to Off in Movie mode. When Focus Mode
is set to Standard (Autofocus), Macro, or Super Macro, the AF
operation is performed once right before starting taking a movie.
• You can continuously record a movie until its file size reaches 2
GB on a high-capacity SD Memory Card.
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Shutter release button
Four-way controller
OK button
Green button
Taking Pictures in Frame Composite mode
4
You can take pictures with a decorative frame added using the Frame
Composite function. There are three frames already stored in the
camera.
Taking Pictures
1
Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.
The Mode Palette appears.
2
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select Y
(Frame Composite).
3
Press the OK button.
Frame Composite
MENU
Cancel
OK
OK
The frame selection screen appears.
4
Use the four-way controller (45)
to select a frame.
5
Press the OK button.
Change
The subject appears in the selected frame.
6
OK
OK
2
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The focus frame on the LCD monitor will
light green when the camera is in focus.
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Select the frame
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Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
• The Recorded Pixels is fixed to 3M, and cannot be changed to any
other size.
• Continuous Shooting is not possible in Frame Composite mode.
To Register a New Frame
To switch to the screen for registering a frame, press the Green button
in Step 3. You can register frames which you have downloaded from the
internet, etc. When you register a new frame, it replaces one of the
existing frames in the built-in memory. Before you register a new frame,
copy it to the SD Memory Card.
1
In the frame selection screen, select the frame you want
to remove and press the Green button.
A message appears and the frames on the SD Memory Card that you
can register in the built-in memory appear.
2
4
Taking Pictures
When a new frame on the SD Memory Card is registered in the builtin memory, it replaces one of the existing frames in the built-in
memory. The replaced frame is deleted from the built-in memory.
Use the four-way controller (45) to select the frame
you want to register and press the OK button.
The frame is registered in the built-in memory instead of the frame
selected in Step 1.
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Shutter release button
Four-way controller
OK button
Using the Self-timer
In self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after
the shutter release button is pressed.
4
Taking Pictures
1
2
3
4
5
Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode.
Press the four-way controller
(45) to select g (Self-timer) or
Drive Mode
(2 sec. Self-timer).
Self-timer
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready for taking pictures using
the Self-timer.
OK
OK
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera
is in focus.
Press the shutter release button fully.
The self-timer starts running.
g (Self-timer)
: The picture is taken after the self-timer lamp
lights for about seven seconds, then blinks for
about three seconds.
(2 sec. Self-timer) : The picture is taken after the self-timer lamp
blinks for about two seconds.
Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the
self-timer is running.
• The countdown appears on the LCD monitor when you press the
shutter release button.
• If you press the shutter release button halfway during a countdown,
the countdown stops. Press the shutter release button fully to restart
the countdown.
Troubleshooting “Subject is not in focus” 1p.188
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Shutter release button
Four-way controller
OK button
Continuous Shooting
(Continuous Shooting Mode)
You can switch the Drive mode to [Continuous Shooting] mode. Pictures
are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed.
3
4
5
Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode.
Press the four-way controller
(45) to select j (Continuous
Drive Mode
Shooting).
Continuous Shooting
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready for continuous shooting.
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
OK
Taking Pictures
1
2
4
OK
The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera
is in focus.
Press the shutter release button fully.
Pictures are taken continuously while pressing the shutter release button.
Shooting stops when you release the shutter release button.
• You can continue shooting until the SD Memory Card or the builtin memory is full.
• The interval will vary depending on the Recorded Pixels and
Quality Level settings.
• The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode.
• Continuous shooting is not available in Movie and Frame
Composite mode.
• The focus, exposure and white balance are detemined in the first
frame.
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Shutter release button
Zoom button
Four-way
controller
OK button
Remote control unit E
(Remote control unit F
has no zoom button.)
Using the Remote Control Unit (optional)
4
You can switch the Drive Mode to Remote Control mode to take pictures
using the remote control unit E or F (optional).
Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures Using the Remote Control
1
2
3
Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode.
Press the four-way controller
(45) to select i (Remote
control) or h(0 sec remote
control).
Press the OK button.
The self-timer lamp blinks slowly and the
camera is ready for taking pictures.
4
Drive Mode
0 sec remote control
OK
OK
Press the shutter release button on the remote control
unit.
i (Remote control)
: The picture is taken after the self-timer
lamp blinks quickly for about three seconds.
h (0 sec remote control): The picture is taken immediately.
• Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the
self-timer lamp is blinking.
• You cannot use the remote control unit in Movie mode.
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Changing the Magnification Using the Remote Control Unit
You can not only shoot images with the shutter release button, but also
change the zoom magnification with the zoom button using the remote
control unit E (optional).
1
2
Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode.
Press the four-way controller (45) to select i(Remote
control) or h(0 sec remote control).
The function is same either in i (Remote control) or h(0 sec remote
control).
3
Press the zoom button on the remote control unit.
Each time you press the zoom button, the zoom position will change
among tele, middle, and wide.
• The buttons on the camera can be used in the normal way.
• Be sure that the remote control unit is no more than about four
meters away from the front of the camera.
• When operating with the remote control unit, only the optical zoom
is available. Digital Zoom and Intelligent Zoom are not available
with the remote control unit.
Taking Pictures
You cannot change the zoom magnification with the remote control
unit in Super Macro mode. You can change it in Macro mode.
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Life of the Battery for the Remote Control Unit
A signal can be sent from the remote control unit to the camera
approximately 30,000 times. Contact your nearest PENTAX customer
service center if the battery needs changing. (A charge is made for
changing the battery.)
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Shutter release button
Zoom button
Four-way controller
MENU button
Using Zoom to Change the Subject Size
The camera allows you to zoom in the subject at distance or zoom out to
capture the expansive scenery.
4
1
Press the zoom button in Capture mode.
Taking Pictures
Zoom button (w) : Diminishes the subject
(Wide).
Zoom button (x) : Enlarges the subject
(Tele). When you
press and hold the
button, the camera
automatically switches
from optical zoom to
Intelligent Zoom, and
Intelligent Zoom to
Digital Zoom.
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2.0 x
Zoom bar
Zoom ratio
The zoom bar is displayed as follow.
Zoom in with high
image quality.
Optical zoom range*1
Zoom in with some degree of
image deterioration.
Intelligent
Zoom range*2
Digital Zoom
range
*1 You can zoom in maximum 3× optically.
*2 The Intelligent Zoom range differs depending on the recorded pixels.
See the following table.
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Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio
Recorded pixels
Intelligent Zoom *3
10M
Not available (3× optical zoom
available)
7M
Approx. 3.6×
5M
Approx. 4.2×
3M
Approx. 5.3×
2M
Approx. 6.7×
1024
Approx. 10.4×
Approx. 16.3 × (Same as 16.3 ×
Digital Zoom)
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Digital Zoom *3
Equivalent to approx. 16.3×
*3 The ratio of 3× optical zoom included.
Setting the Digital Zoom
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Taking Pictures
• Intelligent Zoom is not available under the following conditions.
- When Digital Zoom is set to Off.
- When the recorded pixels is 10M. (3× optical zoom available)
- In Digital SR Mode or Movie mode
• The image enlarged using Intelligent Zoom may appear rough on
the LCD monitor. This does not affect the quality of image.
• Only the Digital Zoom is available in Movie mode. Set Movie SR
to Off in [A Rec.Mode] menu to use the Digital Zoom in Movie
mode. (1 p.101)
The [Digital Zoom] is set to [O(On)] by default. To take pictures using
only the optical zoom, set the [Digital Zoom] to [P(Off)].
1
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Digital Zoom].
3
Use the four-way controller (45)
to select [O (On)/P (Off)].
4
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
Rec. Mode
EV Compensation ±0.0
Movie
Shake Reduction
Digital Zoom
Instant Review 0.5sec
Memory
MENU
Exit
The camera is ready for taking pictures.
Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting 1p.110
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Setting the Shooting Functions
Four-way controller
OK button
4
Selecting the Focus Mode
Focus Mode
Taking Pictures
=
Standard
(Autofocus mode)
q
Macro mode
r
Super Macro mode
Pan Focus mode
The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area
when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
Use this mode when the distance to the subject is more
than approx. 35 cm (16 in.).
This mode is used when the distance to the subject is
approx. 12 cm – 40 cm (4.7 in. – 16 in.). The camera
focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the
shutter release button is pressed halfway.
This mode is used when the distance to the subject is
approx. 6 cm – 15 cm (2.3 in. – 5.9 in.). The camera
focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the
shutter release button is pressed halfway.
This mode is used when shooting close and distant
subjects together or the subject is hard to focus on.
You can adjust the focus on a subject in the following
ranges.
When taking still pictures:
approx. 2.3 m (7.55 ft.) – ∞ (full wide-angle), approx.
9.3 m (30.51 ft.) – ∞ (full telephoto)
When taking movies:
approx. 0.9 m (2.95 ft.) – ∞ (full wide-angle), approx.
3.7 m (12.14 ft.) – ∞ (full telephoto)
This mode is used for taking distant objects.
s Infinity mode
Adjust the focus manually with the four-way controller.
Manual
Focus
mode
z
Saving the Focus Mode 1p.110
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1
2
Press the four-way controller (5) in Capture mode.
3
Press the OK button.
Press the four-way controller
(23) to select the focus mode.
Focus Mode
Standard
The camera is ready for taking pictures in
the selected focus mode.
OK
OK
• The default setting is Standard (Autofocus).
• The zoom is fixed at the full wide-angle in Super Macro mode.
• When Focus Mode is set to Standard (Autofocus), Macro, or Super
Macro in Movie mode, the AF operation is performed once just before
starting to take the movie.
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Taking Pictures
Auxiliary AF light
• The auxiliary AF light may be activated under low lighting in Autofocus
mode.
• The auxiliary AF light of this camera conforms to the safety standard
(IEC60825-1) for Class 1 LED product. Looking at the light directly will
not create safety hazard. However, do not look into the emitter from a
very short distance since you may feel dazzled.
Manual Focus
In MF (Manual Focus) mode, press the OK button to enlarge the central
portion of the image full screen for focus adjustment. Press the four-way
controller (23) to adjust the focus while watching the indicator.
Four-way controller (2): Focuses farther.
Four-way controller (3): Focuses closer.
m
0.4
0.2
.12
.08
.06
OK
O
OK
K
Indicator
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After you determine the focus point, press the
OK button to set the focus position and return
to the normal capture screen.
Press the four-way controller (5) to readjust
the focus position.
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• When focusing, hold down the four-way controller (23) to focus
quickly.
• When you use Manual Focus in Movie mode, adjust the focus right
before starting taking a movie. You cannot adjust the focus while
taking the movie.
• To change Focus Mode from Manual Focus to another one, press
the four-way controller (5) while the indicator is displayed on the
LCD monitor.
Four-way controller
OK button
Selecting the Flash Mode
Flash Mode
Auto
Flash Off
b
Flash On
c
Auto + Red-eye
d
Flash On
+ Red-eye
b
Soft Flash
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Taking Pictures
a
The flash discharges automatically depending on the light
conditions.
The flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness.
Use this mode to take pictures at dusk or in museums etc.
where flash photography is prohibited.
The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by
the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes.
The flash discharges automatically.
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by
the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes.
The flash will discharge regardless of lighting conditions.
This mode reduces the intensity of the flash so that the
flash is not too bright even when fired at close range. The
flash will discharge regardless of the light conditions.
• The Flash Mode is fixed to Flash Off under the following
conditions.
- In Movie mode
- In Continuous Shooting
- When Focus Mode is set to Infinity mode
• The picture is taken when the last flash is discharged after the preflash. (The interval between the flashes is longer when using the
red-eye reduction function.)
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1
2
3
Press the four-way controller (4)
in Capture mode.
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select the flash mode.
Press the OK button.
Flash Mode
Auto
OK
OK
The camera is ready for taking pictures in the selected flash mode.
Saving the Flash Mode 1p.110
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Taking Pictures
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• Using the flash in Macro mode may cause the image to be
overexposed.
• The flash is automatically set to Off in Super Macro mode;
however you can still select the desired flash mode.
• Firing the flash in Super Macro mode causes vignetting in the bottom
left corner of the image.
• Note that the shutter speed becomes slower when taking pictures
with the flash in Night Scene mode.
• When using very slow shutter speeds (taking pictures of night
scenes, for example), the Shake Reduction function may not be
effective. It is recommended you set Shake Reduction to Off and
secure the camera on a tripod or other stable surface to prevent
camera shake. (1p.102)
Shutter release
Rec. Mode
MENU
Four-way
controller
Recorded Pixels 10 M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
AUTO 800
MENU
Exit
MENU button
Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Still Pictures
Number of Recorded Pixels
10M (3648×2736)
3M (2048×1536)
2M (1600×1200)
1024 (1024×768)
Clear, Fine
7M (3072×2304)
5M (2592×1944)
For printing images with high-resolution settings in your printer,
printing at A4 size or larger, or editing and processing images
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Taking Pictures
Select the number of the recorded pixels for still images according to
how the images will be used.
The larger the number of recorded pixels, the higher the quality of
images, but the file size becomes larger. The selected Quality Level also
affects the size of the image file (1p.89).
For printing at postcard size
For using as images on websites, or attaching images to e-mails
640 (640×480)
1
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
2
3
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Recorded Pixels].
Press the four-way controller (5).
The pull-down menu appears.
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels 10 M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
AUTO 800
MENU
Exit
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4
Use the four-way controller (23)
to change the recording pixels.
The number of shots for the selected
recording pixels appears.
5
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
Rec. Mode
10 M
Recorded Pixels
7M
Quality Level
5M
White Balance AWB
3M
AF Setting
2M
Copies
AE Metering
1024
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Sensitivity
Auto
640
MENU
Cancel
OK
OK
The camera is ready for taking pictures.
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• Selecting a large size produces a clear picture when it is printed out.
• The Recorded Pixels setting is saved when the camera is turned off.
• The Intelligent Zoom range differs depending on the selected
recorded pixels. (1p.81)
Image Size and Quality of Still Pictures 1p.23
Shutter release
button
MENU
Four-way
controller
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels 10 M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
AUTO 800
MENU
Exit
MENU button
Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures
C
1
2
3
4
5
Best
D
Better
E
Good
Lowest compression ratio. Suitable for photo prints.
Standard compression ratio. Suitable for viewing the image
on a computer screen.
Highest compression ratio. Suitable for attaching to e-mails
or creating websites.
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Taking Pictures
Select the quality (data compression ratio) for still images according to
how the images will be used.
The more E’s, the higher the quality of the image, but the file size
becomes larger. The selected Recorded Pixels also affects the size of
the image file (1p.87).
Quality Levels
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Quality Level].
Press the four-way controller (5).
The pull-down menu appears.
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels 10 M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
AUTO 800
MENU
Use the four-way controller (23)
to change the quality level.
The number of shots for the selected quality
level appears.
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready for taking pictures.
Exit
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels 10 M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
Copies
AE Metering
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Sensitivity
AUTO 800
MENU
Cancel
OK
OK
The Quality Level setting is saved when the camera is turned off.
Image Size and Quality of Still Pictures 1p.23
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Shutter release
button
MENU
Four-way
controller
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels 10 M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
AUTO 800
MENU
Exit
MENU button
Adjusting the White Balance
The light condition of the shooting location affects the overall color tone of
pictures. Adjust the white balance to reproduce the natural color of the subject.
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White Balance
Taking Pictures
F
G
H
I
J
K
1
Auto
Daylight
Shade
The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.
Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.
Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade.
Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other
Tungsten Light
tungsten light.
Fluorescent
Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light.
Light
Adjusts the white balance manually. Use this mode to
Manual
reproduce colors more accurately or in the shooting
locations with mixed light sources.
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [White
Balance].
3
Press the four-way controller (5).
The White Balance screen appears.
4
Use the four-way controller (23)
to change the setting.
5
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
White Balance
AWB Auto
MENU
The camera is ready for taking pictures.
Saving the White Balance 1p.110
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Cancel
OK
OK
Manual Setting
Place a white material such as a piece of white paper in front of your
camera to adjust white balance.
1
Select K (Manual) on the White
Balance screen.
2
Point the camera at the white
material so that it fills the screen.
3
Press the Green button.
White Balance
AWB
Adjust
MENU
Cancel
The white balance is automatically
adjusted. [Complete] appears on the LCD monitor.
4
OK
Press the OK button.
5
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The camera is ready for taking pictures.
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Taking Pictures
The setting now adjusted is saved and the screen returns to the
[A Rec.Mode] menu.
OK
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Shutter release
button
MENU
Four-way
controller
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels 10 M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
AUTO 800
MENU
Exit
MENU button
Selecting the Autofocus Settings
You can set the autofocus area and focusing method.
4
1
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [ARec. Mode] menu appears.
Taking Pictures
2
Use the four-way controller (23) to select
[AF Setting].
3
Press the four-way controller (5).
The AF Setting screen appears.
AF Setting
Focusing Area
Focus Limiter
Aux. AF Light
MENU
Changing the Focusing Area
You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).
Focusing Area
J
K
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The camera measures a wide range in the center of the
monitor (within the focusing area) and focuses on the
nearest subject.
The camera measures a narrow range in the center of
the monitor (the spot focusing area) making easier for
Spot
you to focus on a specific subject.
The camera continues to focus on the moving subject
Automatic tracking
while you are pressing the shutter release button
AF
halfway.
Multiple
4
Press the four-way controller (5).
The pull-down menu appears.
5
Use the four-way controller (23) to change the
Focusing Area.
6
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The camera is ready for taking pictures.
Saving the Focusing Area Setting 1p.110
Setting the Focus Limiter
4
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Focus Limiter].
5
Use the four-way controller (45)
to select [O (On)/P (Off)].
6
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
AF Setting
Focusing Area
Focus Limiter
Aux. AF Light
4
Taking Pictures
You can limit the focusing range of the lens in accordance with the
shooting conditions.
When you set the [Focus Limiter] to [On], the focusing range of the lens
is limited to the long range side for normal shooting, and to the close-up
side for macro shooting. You can adjust the focus on the subject quickly.
MENU
The camera is ready for taking pictures.
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Setting the Auxiliary AF Light
The auxiliary AF light is convenient when you shoot a dark subject. This
helps you to focus on the subject under the conditions that the auto focus
does not work properly.
4
4
Taking Pictures
94
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Aux. AF Light].
5
Use the four-way controller (45)
to select [O (On)/P (Off)].
6
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
AF Setting
Focusing Area
Focus Limiter
Aux. AF Light
MENU
The camera is ready for taking pictures.
The auxiliary AF light of this camera conforms to the safety standard
(IEC60825-1) for Class 1 LED product. Looking at the light directly
will not create safety hazard. However, do not look into the emitter
from a very short distance since you may feel dazzled.
The camera does not emit the AF light under the following conditions.
- In Movie mode
- In Landscape mode (The AF light is available if you set Aux. AF
Light to On.)
- When Focus Mode is set to Pan Focus, Infinity or Manual Focus.
- When Focusing Area is set to Automatic tracking AF.
Shutter release
button
MENU
Four-way
controller
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels 10 M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
AUTO 800
MENU
Exit
MENU button
Setting the Light Metering Mode to Determine the
Exposure
You can select which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness
and determine the exposure.
L
M
N
1
Multi-segment
The exposure is determined by the entire screen.
Center-weighted The exposure is determined mainly by the center of the screen.
The exposure is determined by the small area in the center
Spot
of the screen only.
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [AE Metering].
3
Press the four-way controller (5).
The pull-down menu appears.
4
5
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels 10 M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
AUTO 800
Sensitivity
MENU
Use the four-way controller (23)
to change the AE metering mode.
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready for taking pictures.
Taking Pictures
AE Metering Modes
4
Exit
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels 10 M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU
Cancel
OK
OK
Saving the AE Metering Mode 1p.110
In Shutter Priority mode and Manual mode, Multi-segment cannot
be selected.
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Shutter release
button
MENU
Four-way
controller
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels 10 M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
AUTO 800
MENU
MENU button
Exit
Setting the Sensitivity
4
Taking Pictures
Sensitivity (ISO sensitivity) is a value indicating how much the CCD
senses light. Low value equals low sensitivity, and high value equals
high sensitivity. Sensitivity can be adjusted according to the shooting
situations.
Sensitivity
AUTO
AUTO800 (64 - 800) is selected by default. (In Digital SR mode,
AUTO1600 (64 - 1600) is selected by default.)
You can also set ISO Correction in AUTO to 64 - 100, 64 - 200, 64 - 400,
64 - 800 or 64 - 1600. (In Digital SR mode, 64-3200 is also selectable.)
64
100
200
400
800
At lower sensitivity, images are sharper and noise is reduced, but the
shutter speed will be slower under dark conditions.
At higher sensitivity, the shutter speed will be higher, but image noise
will increase.
(In Digital SR mode, 3200 is also selectable.)
1600
1
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Sensitivity].
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels 10 M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
AUTO 800
Sensitivity
MENU
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Exit
3
Press the four-way controller (5).
The pull-down menu appears.
4
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select the sensitivity.
To show [1600] ([1600] and [3200] in Digital
SR mode) on the pull-down menu, press
the four-way controller (3) when [800] is
highlighted.
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels AUTO
10 M 800
Quality Level
64
100
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
200
AE Metering
400
Sensitivity
Auto
800
MENU
Cancel
OK
OK
Selecting the Sensitivity
5
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The camera is ready for taking pictures.
Selecting the Sensitivity and ISO Correction Range
Select [AUTO] and press the
four-way controller (5).
The ISO Correction in AUTO range
selection screen appears.
6
7
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels AUTO
10 M 800
Quality Level
64
100
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
200
AE Metering
400
Sensitivity
Auto
800
MENU
Press the four-way controller
(2345) to select a range.
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready for taking pictures.
Cancel
OK
OK
Taking Pictures
5
4
ISO Correction in AUTO
ISO64-100
ISO64-200
ISO64-400
ISO64-800
ISO64-1600
Corrects sensitivity
automatically in the
range of ISO 64 to 800
MENU Cancel
OK
OK
Saving the Sensitivity 1 p.110
• The sensitivity for Movie mode is fixed to Auto. The setting cannot
be changed.
• The sensitivity for Shutter Priority mode is fixed to AUTO800. The
setting cannot be changed.
• In Manual Exposure mode, AUTO cannot be selected.
• Even if you set Sensitivity to Off in Memory, the selected range for
ISO Correction in AUTO is saved when the camera is turned off.
The selected sensitivity will be saved only when you set Sensitivity
to On in Memory.
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Shutter release
button
MENU
Four-way
controller
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels 10 M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
AUTO 800
MENU
Exit
MENU button
Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)
4
Taking Pictures
The overall brightness of pictures can be changed by adjusting the EV
compensation value (amount of light that the CCD receives). This
changes the exposure automatically determined by the camera when
you want to adjust the brightness of pictures to suite your taste.
1
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
2
3
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [EV Compensation].
Use the four-way controller (45)
to change the EV setting.
+: Brightens the picture (overexposed).
–: Darkens the picture (underexposed).
Rec. Mode
EV Compensation ±0.0
Movie
Shake Reduction
Digital Zoom
Instant Review 0.5sec
Memory
MENU
Exit
You can select the EV setting in the range
of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps.
4
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The camera is ready for taking pictures.
Saving the EV Compensation Value 1p.110
In Auto Picture mode, the exposure is fixed to ±0.0.
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Shutter release
button
MENU
Four-way
controller
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels 10 M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
AUTO 800
MENU
Exit
MENU button
Selecting the Settings for Taking Movies
You can select the recorded pixels and quality level for taking movies.
1
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
2
3
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Movie].
Rec. Mode
EV Compensation ±0.0
Movie
Shake Reduction
Digital Zoom
Instant Review 0.5sec
Memory
MENU
Press the four-way controller (5).
The Movie setting menu appears.
4
Taking Pictures
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
Exit
Movie
Recorded Pixels 640
Quality Level
Movie SR
MENU
Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Movies
You can select the number of recorded pixels at [640 (640×480)] or [320
(320×240)]. The more pixels are selected, the larger the file size. The file
size also varies depending on the quality level setting.
Recorded Pixels
640 (640×480)
320 (320×240)
You can view high-quality movies at VGA size.The recordable time
is shorter.
The file size is smaller and the recordable time is longer.
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4
Press the four-way controller (5).
The pull-down menu appears.
5
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Recorded Pixels].
The recordable time for the selected
Recorded Pixels appears.
6
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
Movie
Recorded Pixels 640
Quality Level
320
30fps
Movie SR
Rec. time
00:11:51
MENU
Cancel
OK
OK
The camera is ready for taking pictures.
Size and Quality of Movies 1p.24
4
Selecting the Quality Level of Movies
Taking Pictures
You can select the quality level from [C(Best)], [D(Better)] and
[E(Good)]. The more E’s, the clearer the movie appears and the larger
the file size.
4
5
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Quality Level].
Press the four-way controller (5).
Movie
Recorded Pixels 640
Quality Level
Movie SR
The pull-down menu appears.
6
MENU
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select a desired quality level.
The recordable time for the selected quality
level appears.
7
Movie
Recorded Pixels 640
Quality Level
Movie SR
Rec. time Off
00:11:51
MENU
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready for taking pictures.
Size and Quality of Movies 1p.24
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Cancel
OK
OK
Compensating for Camera Shake While Taking Movies (Movie SR)
When you set [Movie SR] to [O (On)], the movie-anti shake function is
activated.
It automatically compensates for image blur to allow you to take smooth
movies.
4
5
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Movie SR].
Use the four-way controller (45)
to select [O (On)] or [P (Off)].
Movie
Recorded Pixels 640
Quality Level
Movie SR
MENU
4
Taking Pictures
Set Movie SR to Off to use Digital Zoom while taking movies.
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Shutter release
button
MENU
Four-way
controller
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels 10 M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
AUTO 800
MENU
MENU button
Exit
Setting the Shake Reduction Function for Still
Images to On
4
Taking Pictures
Set [Shake Reduction] in [A Rec.Mode] menu to [O (On)] to use the
Shake Reduction function for still images. For details on the function, see
p.54.
1
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2
3
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Shake Reduction].
Use the four-way controller (45)
to select [O (On)/P (Off)].
O (On) :
Rec. Mode
EV Compensation ±0.0
Movie
Shake Reduction
Digital Zoom
Instant Review 0.5sec
Memory
(Shake Reduction On)
MENU Exit
appears on the LCD monitor when
you press the shutter release
button halfway.
P (Off) :
(Shake Reduction Off) is always displayed on the LCD
monitor.
4
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The camera is ready for taking pictures.
You can also select On/Off using the Green button. This function
cannot be used when assigning a function other than Shake
Reduction to the Green button. (1p.104)
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Shutter release
button
MENU
Four-way
controller
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels 10 M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
AUTO 800
MENU
Exit
MENU button
Setting the Instant Review Time
You can select the Instant Review time from [Off (no display)], [0.5 sec.],
[1 sec.], [2 sec.], [3 sec.] and [5 sec.].
1
4
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
Taking Pictures
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
2
3
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Instant Review].
Press the four-way controller (5).
The pull-down menu appears.
Rec. Mode
EV Compensation ±0.0
Movie
Shake Reduction
Digital Zoom
Instant Review 0.5sec
Memory
MENU
4
Use the four-way controller (23)
to change the display time.
5
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready for taking pictures.
Exit
Rec. Mode
EV Compensation ±0.0
5sec
3sec
Movie
Shake Reduction 2sec
Digital Zoom
1sec
1sec
Instant Review 0.5sec
Memory
Off
MENU
Cancel
OK
OK
The Instant Review setting is saved when the camera is turned off.
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Shutter release
button
MENU
Four-way
controller
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels 10 M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
AUTO 800
MENU
Exit
MENU button
Setting the Green Button
4
Taking Pictures
You can assign one of the following functions to the Green button;
[Green Mode] (p.56), [Shake Reduction] (p.54), and [Fn Setting] (p.105).
You can activate the assigned function by just pressing the Green
button.
Assigning a Function (Green Mode/Shake Reduction)
1
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
2
3
Press the four-way controller
(23) to select [Green Button].
Press the four-way controller (5).
The Green button setting screen appears.
4
5
Rec. Mode
Green Button
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
MENU
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select the function you want to
register.
Green Button
Green Mode
Shake Reduction
Fn Setting
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready for taking pictures.
MENU
Green Mode is registered as the default setting.
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Exit
Cancel
OK
OK
Registering Frequently Used Functions (Fn Setting)
You can register frequently used functions on the four-way controller.
Using this function, you can directly set the functions by pressing the
four-way controller without displaying the menu in Capture mode.
In [Fn Setting], still picture mode and Movie mode have different settings.
To execute [Fn Setting] for Movie mode, press MENU button in Movie
mode in Step 1 on page 104.
4
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Fn Setting].
5
Press the OK button.
The Fn Setting screen appears.
7
MENU
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select a key you want to assign
a function to.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The pull-down menu appears.
8
9
10
+
+
+
+
Green Mode
Shake Reduction
Recorded Pixels
Fn Setting
EV Compensation
WB White Balance
Quality Level
Cancel
OK
OK
Green Button
Fn Setting
+
+
+
+
Shake Reduction
EV Compensation
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
MENU
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select a function you want to
assign.
Press the OK button.
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
4
Taking Pictures
6
Green Button
Green Button
+
+
+
+
MENU
EV Compensation
Shake Reduction
Recorded
SharpnessPixels
EV
Compensation
Saturation
WB White
Balance
Contrast
ISO Sensitivity
Off
Cancel
OK
OK
The camera is ready for taking pictures.
This function is activated only when you assign the Fn Setting to the
Green button.
You can assign only one function to each key.
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The initial settings for Fn Setting
still picture mode
Initial settings
Movie mode
(2) Shake Reduction
(3) EV Compensation
(2) Movie SR
(3) EV Compensation
(4) Recorded Pixels
(5) Quality Level
(4) Recorded Pixels
(5) Quality Level
Functions that can be registered on Fn Setting
still picture mode
Setting items
4
Taking Pictures
106
Movie mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Movie SR
White Balance
AE Metering
EV Compensation
Sensitivity
Sharpness
EV Compensation
Shake Reduction
Saturation
Contrast
Sharpness
Saturation
Off
Contrast
Off
Shutter release
button
MENU
Four-way
controller
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels 10 M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
AUTO 800
MENU
Exit
MENU button
Setting the Image Sharpness
You can select whether you want the image to have sharp or soft
outlines.
1
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
2
3
4
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Sharpness].
Use the four-way controller (45)
to adjust sharpness.
–: Softens the contours.
+: Sharpens the contours.
Rec. Mode
Green Button
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
MENU
Taking Pictures
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
4
Exit
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready for taking pictures.
The Sharpness setting is saved when the camera is turned off.
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Shutter release
button
MENU
Four-way
controller
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels 10 M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
AUTO 800
MENU
Exit
MENU button
Setting the Color Saturation
You can set the color saturation.
4
1
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
Taking Pictures
2
3
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Saturation].
Use the four-way controller (45)
to adjust saturation.
–: Reduces the saturation.
+: Increases the saturation.
4
Rec. Mode
Green Button
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
MENU
Exit
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready for taking pictures.
The Saturation setting is saved when the camera is turned off.
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Shutter release
button
MENU
Four-way
controller
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels 10 M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
AUTO 800
MENU
Exit
MENU button
Setting the Image Contrast
You can set the image contrast.
1
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
3
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Contrast].
Use the four-way controller (45)
to adjust contrast.
–: Reduces the contrast.
+: Increases the contrast.
4
Rec. Mode
Green Button
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
MENU
Exit
Taking Pictures
2
4
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready for taking pictures.
The Contrast setting is saved when the camera is turned off.
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Saving the Settings
Saving the Menu Items (Memory)
You can save the settings for the menus after turning off the camera
(Memory function).
Select [O On] to save the setting for the menu items after turning off the
camera.
Select [P Off] to reset the setting for the menu items to the default after
turning off the camera.
You can set [O On] or [P Off] to each menu item listed below.
4
The menu items for Memory
Taking Pictures
Item
Default
Setting
Flash Mode
The flash mode setting on the b button is saved.
O
Drive Mode
The drive mode setting (gj, etc.) selected using the
four-way controller (2) is saved.
P
Focus Mode
The focus mode setting on the q button is saved.
P
Zoom Position
The optical zoom position setting on the zoom button
is saved.
P
MF Position
The manual focus position is saved.
P
White Balance
AE Metering
Sensitivity
EV Compensation
Digital Zoom
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Description
The [White Balance] setting on the [A Rec.Mode]
menu is saved.
The [AE Metering] setting on the [A Rec.Mode]
menu is saved.
The [Sensitivity] setting on the [A Rec.Mode] menu
is saved.
The [EV Compensation] setting on the
[A Rec.Mode] menu is saved.
The [Digital Zoom] setting (On/Off) on the
[A Rec.Mode] menu is saved.
P
P
P
P
O
DISPLAY
The LCD monitor display mode is saved.
P
File #
The file number is saved. If a new SD Memory Card
is inserted, file numbers are assigned sequentially.
O
• The current zoom position in Intelligent Zoom or Digital Zoom will
not be saved even if you set Zoom Position to On in Memory.
• Even if you set Sensitivity to Off in Memory, the selected range for
ISO Correction in AUTO is saved when the camera is turned off.
1
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
2
3
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Memory].
Press the four-way controller (5).
The menu items screen appears.
4
6
MENU
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select an item.
Use the four-way controller (45)
to select [O (On)/P (Off)].
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready for taking pictures.
Exit
4
Memory
Flash Mode
Drive Mode
Focus Mode
Zoom Position
MF Position
White Balance
MENU
Cancel
OK
OK
Taking Pictures
5
Rec. Mode
EV Compensation ±0.0
Movie
Shake Reduction
Digital Zoom
Instant Review 0.5sec
0.5
Memory
111
Recording and Playback of Sound
Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)
You can record sound. The recordable time appears on the LCD monitor
according to how much space is available on the SD Memory Card.
Shutter release button
Power switch
Microphone
Speaker
1
Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.
The Mode Palette appears.
5
Recording and Playback of Sound
112
2
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select O (Voice
Recording).
3
Press the OK button.
4
Voice Recording
MENU
The recordable time appears on the LCD
monitor.
1 Remaining recordable time
2 Recording time
Cancel
2
OK
OK
1
01:30:22
00:00:00
Press the shutter release button.
Recording starts. The access lamp lights
SHUTTER REC Start
during recording.
When the shutter release button is pressed for more than one second,
recording continues for as long as the button is held down and stops
when the button is released.
5
Press the shutter release button.
Recording stops. The remaining recordable time appears.
6
Press the four-way controller (3) to display Mode
Palette and change to another mode.
You can exit the Voice Recording mode.
• Sound is saved in WAVE monaural files.
• The microphone is located on the front of the camera. Aim the
camera to obtain the best sound.
• An index can be added by pressing the MENU button during recording.
• You can record sound for a maximum of 24 consecutive hours on a
high-capacity SD memory card.
5
Recording and Playback of Sound
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Playing Back Sound
You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode.
Zoom button
Playback button
Four-way controller
1
5
Recording and Playback of Sound
2
Press the Q Playback button in the Voice Recording
mode.
Use the four-way controller (45) to select the
recording to play back.
3
Press the four-way controller (2).
4
Four-way controller (2) : Pauses playback.
00:00:11
Press again to
00:00:34
restart playback.
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If there are no recorded indexes:
12:00
Four-way controller (4) : Rewinds about five
seconds.
Length of recording
Four-way controller (5) : Advances about five
seconds.
If there are recorded indexes:
Four-way controller (4) : Plays back starting from the previous index.
Four-way controller (5) : Plays back starting from the next index.
Zoom button (x)
: Increases the volume.
: Reduces the volume.
Zoom button (w)
Press the four-way controller (3).
Playback stops.
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100-0012
Playback starts.
Adding a Voice Memo
You can add a voice memo to a captured image.
Four-way controller
OK button
Recording a Voice Memo
1
The Mode Palette appears.
3
4
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select
(Voice Memo).
Press the OK button.
Recording starts. You can record for up to
30 seconds.
5
Voice Memo
MENU
Cancel
OK
OK
Press the OK button.
Recording stops.
• U appears on the screen when a voice memo is added.
• A voice memo cannot be added to an image which already has a
voice memo. Delete the old voice memo and record a new one.
(1p.126)
5
Recording and Playback of Sound
2
Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way
controller (45) to select the image to which you want
to add a voice memo.
Press the four-way controller (3).
A voice memo cannot be added to protected (Z) images.
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Zoom button
Four-way controller
Playing Back a Voice Memo
1
5
Recording and Playback of Sound
116
Enter the Playback mode and use
the four-way controller (45) to
select the still picture with the
voice memo that you want to play
back.
If U appears on the displayed image, a
voice memo has been recorded.
2
Press the four-way controller (2).
Playback starts.
Zoom button (x) : Increases the volume.
Zoom button (w): Reduces the volume.
3
Press the four-way controller (3).
Playback stops.
Deleting Voice Memos Only 1p.126
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Playback/Deleting/Editing
Playing Back Images
You can enjoy playback of images saved on the SD Memory Card and
the built-in memory.
Shutter release button
Zoom button
Four-way controller
MENU button
Playing Back Still Pictures
Zoom Display
You can display images magnified up to eight times.
1
2
Enter the Playback mode and use
the four-way controller (45) to
select the image to magnify.
Pressx/y on the zoom button.
2.0x
6
Playback/Deleting/Editing
Press the Q Playback button.
When an SD Memory Card is installed
? appears in the upper right corner of the LCD monitor and the images
recorded on the SD Memory Card are played back.
When no SD Memory Card is installed
@ appears in the upper right corner of the LCD monitor and the images
recorded in the built-in memory are played back.
Refer to “Playing Back an Image” (p.34), or “Playing Back the Previous
or Next Image” (p.34) for instructions on playing back images.
Each time you press the button, the zoom
scaling changes as follows: 1.3×, 2.0×, 2.6×,
4.0×, 5.3×, 8.0×. You can use the guide at the
bottom left of the screen to check which
Guide
portion of the image is magnified.
Four-way controller (2345) : Moves the position for magnification.
: Enlarges the image.
Zoom button (x)
Zoom button (w)
: Diminishes the image.
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3
Press the MENU button.
Zoom playback ends.
Setting the Quick Zoom Function
You can display the image at maximum magnification simply by pressing
x/y on the zoom button once during zoom playback.
1
Press the MENU button.
2
3
Press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Quick Zoom].
Use the four-way controller (45)
to select [O (On)/P (Off)].
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
4
5
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
Set-up
USB Connection
Video Out
Brightness Level
Power Saving
Quick Zoom
Auto Power Off
MENU
PC
NTSC
5sec
3min
Exit
The camera is ready for taking pictures.
Calling Up the Images from the Built-in Memory
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If you store your favorite images and sounds in the built-in memory, you
can play them anytime you wish. (My album function)
You can call them up from the built-in memory with the SD Memory Card
installed in the camera.
1
With the SD Memory Card installed, hold down the Q
Playback button for more than 4 seconds in Capture mode.
The lens retracts two seconds after you press the Q button. The
images and sounds in the built-in memory are played back after two
more seconds.
• You can play back “my album” in the same way as you play back
images and sounds recorded on the SD Memory Card.
• Stop the playback of “my album” first to do the followings.
- To play back the images on the SD Memory Card.
- To copy files between the SD Memory Card and the built-in memory.
- To format an SD Memory Card or the built-in memory.
• To stop the playback of “my album”, do either of the followings.
- Press the Q Playback button or press the shutter release button
halfway. The camera returns to the Capture mode.
- Turn off the camera.
Zoom button
Playback button
Four-way controller
OK button
Playing Back Movies
You can play back movies. A guide to operation appears on the LCD
monitor during playback. Operations include playback, frame by frame
playback (forward or reverse), pause and volume adjustment.
1
2
Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way
controller (45) to select the movie to play back.
Press the four-way controller (2).
100-0010
Playback starts.
00:00:00
3
4
• The following operations can be performed during pause.
Four-way controller (4) : Reverses the movie frame by frame.
Four-way controller (5) : Advances the movie frame by frame.
Four-way controller (2) : Restarts playback.
OK button
: Changes the display mode. (1p.120)
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• The following operations can be
performed during playback.
Four-way controller (4) : Plays back in fast
01/26/2007
rewind.
12:00
Four-way controller (5) : Plays back in fast
forward.
Four-way controller (2) : Pauses the movie.
OK button
: Changes the display mode. (1p.120)
Zoom button (w/x) : Adjusts the volume.
Press the four-way controller (3).
Playback stops and the screen returns to the first frame.
Press the Q Playback button.
The camera returns to Capture mode.
No sound is output during fast-rewind and fast-forward playback.
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Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode
In the Playback mode, press the OK/Display button to switch the “display
modes”. There are 3 display modes for the Playback mode.
Normal Display
12 3 4 5
Shooting information is displayed.
1 Voice Memo icon
100-0010
2 Card/Built-in memory icon
3 Folder name
4 File name
5 Protect icon
6 Battery indicator
7 Shooting date and time
01/26/2007
12:00
8 Four-way controller operation guide
8
6
7
6
Playback/Deleting/Editing
Histogram Display
12345
The brightness distribution of the image is
displayed. The horizontal axis shows the
100-0010
brightness (darkest at the left end and
10 M
brightest at the right end) and the vertical axis
AWB
shows the number of pixels.
ISO 100
1 Recorded pixels 2 Quality level
01/26/2007
1/160
3 White balance
4 AE metering
12:00
F2.6
5 Sensitivity
6 Histogram
6
8 7
7 Aperture
8 Shutter speed
No icons
No shooting information is displayed.
Saving the Display Mode 1p.110
Normal Display
• If you press and hold the OK/Display button for more than 1
second, the LCD Bright Mode is activated. The LCD monitor turns
brighter for a certain amount of time. (1 p.34)
• The histogram display is not available while playing back movies.
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Zoom button
Four-way controller
OK button
Nine-Image Display/Calendar Display
Nine-Image Display
You can display nine images at the same time.
1
2
Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way
controller (45) to select an image.
Press w/f on the zoom button.
Nine thumbnails of images are displayed at
a time. The thumbnails change nine at a
time, page by page.
(2345)
6
: Moves the frame.
?
Select&Delete 100-0010
Four-way controller (4) : Displays the
previous page when
Selected image
the frame is on the
upper-left image. (Available only when ten or
more files are saved.)
Four-way controller (5) : Displays the next page when the frame is on the
lower-right image. (Available only when ten or
more files are saved.)
3
The icons that appear on the images indicate the following:
No icon
: Still picture without voice memo
O (with image)
: Still picture with voice memo
C
: Movie (The first frame of the movie is shown.)
O (without image) : Sound file only
: Undisplayable image
Playback/Deleting/Editing
Four-way controller
Press the OK button.
The selected image is displayed full screen.
You can also display the selected image full screen by pressing the
MENU button or x/y on the zoom button in Step 3.
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Calendar Display
In calendar display, the recorded images and sound files are displayed
by date in calendar format. You can select images by date of shooting/
recording.
1
In Playback mode, press w/f on the zoom button.
Nine thumbnails of images appear.
2
Press w/f on the zoom button.
The nine-image display changes to the
calendar display.
3
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
2007.01
Selected date
Four-way controller
: Moves the frame
(2345)
on the calendar.
Four-way controller (4): When the frame is on the first day of the
month, goes back to the previous month.
Four-way controller (5): When the frame is on the last day of the
month, goes to the next month.
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Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select a desired date
on the calendar.
SUN
4
Press the OK button or x/y on the zoom button.
OK button
: Displays on full screen the first image recorded
on the selected date.
Zoom button (x/y): Displays the images recorded on the selected
date in nine-image display.
• O appears on the date on which a sound file (without image) was
first recorded. The first frame of the movie appears on the date on
which movie was first recorded.
• Press the MENU button in calendar display to return to the
previous nine-image display.
Four-way controller
OK button
Slideshow
You can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card or in the
built-in memory continuously.
1
2
3
6
The Mode Palette appears.
6
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select (Slideshow).
Press the OK button.
MENU
Cancel
OK
OK
Use the four-way controller (45)
to change the playback interval.
Select from the following: [3 sec], [5 sec],
[10 sec], [20 sec], [30 sec].
Use the four-way controller (3) to
select [Screen Effect].
Interval
Screen Effect
Sound Effect
MENU
3sec
Wipe
OK
Start
Playback/Deleting/Editing
4
5
Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way
controller (45) to select the image with which to start
the slideshow.
Press the four-way controller (3).
Slideshow
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7
Use the four-way controller (45) to select the effect.
Wipe
Fade
Shrink
Off
8
9
10
The effect is like a slide show that slides the displayed images one
by one to the left.
The current image gradually disappears and the next image
appears under it.
The current image shrinks towards the center.
No screen effect.
Use the four-way controller (3) to select [Sound Effect].
Use the four-way controller (45) to select [O (On)/P
(Off)].
Press the OK button.
[Start] appears on the LCD monitor and playback starts at the set interval.
OK button
: Pauses the slideshow. Press again to
restart the slideshow.
A button other than OK button: Stops the slideshow.
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• The slideshow will continue until you press any button.
• Movies and pictures with a voice memo will be played through to
the end before the next picture is played back, regardless of the
set playback interval.
• Recordings made in Voice Recording mode are not played back.
Deleting Images, Movies and Sounds
Four-way controller
OK button
Green button
MENU button
Deleting a Single Image, Movie or Sound
You can delete a single image, movie or sound.
Once deleted, images, movies or sounds cannot be restored.
Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way
controller (45) to select the image, movie or sound to
delete.
2
Press the Green /i button.
100-0010
The Delete screen appears.
3
4
Use the four-way controller (2) to
select [Delete].
Press the OK button.
The image, movie or sound is deleted.
Delete
Cancel
All
OK
OK
• You can also delete images during the Instant Review. (1p.33)
• You cannot delete protected images, movies or sounds. (1p.130)
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1
125
Deleting a Voice Memo only
If an image has a voice memo, you can delete the voice memo without
deleting the image.
1
Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way
controller (45) to select an image with a voice memo
to delete.
2
Press the Green button.
100-0010
The Delete screen appears.
3
Use the four-way controller (2) to
select [Delete sound].
4
Press the OK button.
The voice memo is deleted.
Delete sound
Delete
Cancel
All
OK
OK
Select Delete in Step 3 above to delete both the image and the voice
memo.
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Four-way controller
OK button
Green button
Deleting All Images
You can delete all the images, movies and sounds at once.
Once deleted, images, movies or sounds cannot be restored.
1
Enter the Playback mode and
press the Green button twice.
The Delete All screen appears.
Use the four-way controller (2) to
select [Delete All].
3
Press the OK button.
6
Delete All
Cancel
MENU
OK
OK
All the images and sounds will be deleted.
You cannot delete protected images, movies or sounds. (1p.130)
Playback/Deleting/Editing
2
Delete all images/sounds
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Zoom button
Four-way controller
OK button
Green button
Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files
(from Nine-Image Display)
You can delete several images/sound files selected from the nine-image
display at once.
1
Enter the Playback mode and
press w/f on the zoom button.
Nine thumbnail images appear.
2
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Press the Green button.
[P] appears on the images and sound files.
3
?
Select & Delete 100-0010
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to move the frame to an
image or sound file you want to
delete, and press the OK button.
[O] appears on the selected images and
?
MENU Cancel
Delete OK
sound files.
To check the image before deleting, place
the frame on the image and press x/y on the zoom button to show it
in single-image display. (You cannot show a protected image in singleimage display.)
Press the OK button to return to the nine-image display.
4
Press the Green button.
A confirmation dialog appears.
5
Use the four-way controller (23) to select
[Select & Delete].
6
Press the OK button.
The selected images and sound files are deleted.
You cannot delete protected images, movies or sounds. (1p.130)
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Four-way controller
OK button
Protecting Images, Movies and Sounds from
Deletion (Protect)
You can protect images, movies and sounds from being accidentally
deleted.
1
2
6
3
Playback/Deleting/Editing
4
Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller
(45) to select the image, movie or sound to protect.
Press the four-way controller (3).
The Mode Palette appears.
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select Z (Protect).
Press the OK button.
Protect
The Protect screen appears.
MENU
Cancel
OK
OK
Protecting Images, Movies and Sounds
5
6
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Select image/sound].
Press the OK button.
Select image/sound
All Images/Sounds
Cancel
OK
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OK
7
8
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Protect].
Press the OK button.
100-0010
Protect this image/sound
Protect
Unprotect
Cancel
OK
OK
• Select Unprotect in Step 7 to cancel the Protect setting.
• If the image, movie or sound is protected, the Z icon appears
when it is played back.
Protecting All Images, Movies and Sounds
You can protect all the images, movies and sounds.
5
6
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [All Images/Sounds].
Press the OK button.
The [Protect all images/sounds] message
appears.
8
Cancel
OK
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Protect].
Press the OK button.
OK
Protect
all images/sounds
Protect
Unprotect
Cancel
OK
OK
Select Unprotect in Step 7 to cancel the Protect setting on all the
images, movies and sounds.
Even protected images, movies and sounds will be deleted by
formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory.
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7
Select image/sound
All Images/Sounds
131
Viewing Images on AV Equipment
1
2
6
By using the AV cable, you can capture, play back and dub images
on a TV or other equipment with a video IN jack. Make sure that both
the AV equipment and the camera are turned off before connecting
the cable.
Playback/Deleting/Editing
1
Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable
supplied with the AV terminal.
2
Connect the other end of the AV cable to the AV equipment.
Yellow (video) video input terminal
White (audio) sound input terminal
When using stereo sound equipment, insert the sound jack into the L
(white) terminal.
3
Turn the AV equipment on.
When the AV equipment connected to the camera and the AV equipment
used to view images are separate, turn both pieces of equipment on.
To view images on a TV with several video inputs, switch the video inputs to
the one connected to the camera, referring to the operating manual for the TV.
4
Turn the camera on.
Changing the Video Output Format 1p.173
132
• If you intend to use the camera for a long time, use of the AC
adapter kit K-AC63 (optional) is recommended. Refer to the
operating manual for the TV or equipment to which the camera is
connected.
• Images may not be displayed properly depending on the countries
or areas when the Video Out setting is the default. In this situation,
change the Video Out setting.
• While the camera is connected to the TV, the LCD monitor of the
camera is turned off.
Playing Back an Image Using the Remote Control
Unit (optional)
When the AV cable is connected to the camera, the image can be
displayed using the remote control unit E or F (optional).
1
2
Press the Q Playback button.
Press the shutter release button or the zoom button on
the remote control unit.
• As there is no zoom button on the remote control unit F, only the
shutter release button (displaying the next image) is available.
• You cannot play back movies, images with a voice memo, and
sound files recorded in Voice Recording mode, using the remote
control unit.
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Shutter release button : Displays the next image.
Zoom button
: Displays the previous image.
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Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)
You can print the images on the SD Memory Card using a DPOF (Digital
Print Order Format) compatible printer or at a printing service.
Four-way controller
OK button
Green button
Printing Single Images
Set the following items for each image.
[Copies]: Select the number of copies up to a maximum of 99.
[Date] : Specify whether you want the date imprinted on the print or not.
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1
Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way
controller (45) to select the image to print.
2
Press the four-way controller (3).
The Mode Palette appears.
3
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select
(DPOF).
4
Press the OK button.
DPOF
The DPOF screen appears.
5
MENU
Cancel
OK
OK
OK
OK
Press the OK button.
Select image
All Images
Cancel
134
6
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select the number of copies.
100-0010
DPOF setting for
this image
1
Copies
Date
Date
Cancel
MENU
7
Use the Green button to select
[O (On)/P (Off)]of [Date].
Press the OK button.
Prints can be made according to the
settings.
OK
100-0010
DPOF setting for
this image
1
Copies
Date
O (On) : The date will be imprinted.
P (Off) : The date will not be imprinted.
8
OK
Date
Cancel
MENU
OK
OK
• If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, the
previous number of copies and date setting will be displayed.
• To cancel DPOF settings, set the number of copies to 0 and press
the OK button.
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• You cannot set the printing service for movies or sound-only files.
• Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo
processing lab., the date may not be imprinted on the pictures
even if the DPOF settings were made.
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Four-way controller
OK button
Green button
Printing All Images
1
2
6
Playback/Deleting/Editing
3
4
5
6
Enter the Playback mode and press the four-way
controller (3).
The Mode Palette appears.
Use the four-way controller (2345) to select
(DPOF).
Press the OK button.
Use the four-way controller (3) to select [All Images].
Press the OK button.
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select the number of copies.
DPOF setting for
all images
Copies
1
Date
You can print up to 99 copies.
7
Use the Green button to select
whether to insert the date or not.
O (On) : The date will be imprinted.
P (Off) : The date will not be imprinted.
8
Date
Cancel
MENU
OK
OK
Press the OK button.
Prints can be made according to the settings.
The number of copies specified in the DPOF settings applies to all
the images. Before printing, check that the number is correct.
• Settings for single images are canceled when settings are made
for all images.
• DPOF settings are not possible for movies.
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Direct Printing Using PictBridge
By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the
USB cable (I-USB7) supplied with the camera, you can print images
directly from the camera without using a PC. Select the images you want
to print and the number of copies on the camera after it has been
connected to the printer.
• We recommend the use of the AC adapter kit K-AC63 (optional)
while the camera is connected to the printer. The printer may not
work properly or the image data may be damaged if the battery runs
out of power while the camera is connected to the printer.
• The access lamp blinks slowly while data is being transferred from
the camera to the printer.
• Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer.
• Depending on the type of printer, not all the settings made on the
camera (such as DPOF settings) may be valid.
• [USB Connection] is set to [PC] by default. Do not connect the
camera to a printer when [PC] is selected.
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Playback/Deleting/Editing
Connecting the Camera to the Printer
1
Select [PictBridge] for [USB Connection] on the
[H Set-up] menu.
Changing the USB Connection Mode 1p.173
2
Connect the camera to the printer
using the USB cable supplied with
the camera.
The PictBridge menu appears.
Select printing mode
Print All
Print One
DPOF setting
OK
OK
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Printing Single Images
1
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Print One].
2
Press the OK button.
Select printing mode
Print All
Print One
DPOF setting
The Print this image screen appears.
3
4
OK
Use the four-way controller (45)
to select the image to print.
100-0010
Print this image
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select the number of copies.
You can print up to 99 copies.
5
Use the Green button to select
whether to insert the date or not.
OK
Copies
Date
Cancel
MENU
1
Date
OK
Print
O (On) : The date will be imprinted.
P (Off) : The date will not be imprinted.
6
6
Press the OK button.
Playback/Deleting/Editing
The print settings confirmation screen
appears.
To print the image according to the print
settings on the printer, press the OK button.
To change the print settings, go to Step 7.
7
Press the Green button.
Print with this setting?
Paper Size
Setting
Paper Type
Setting
Quality
Setting
Border Status
Setting
Change
OK
The Change setting screen appears.
8
Select [Paper Size] and press the
four-way controller (5).
PictBridge
Paper Size
Paper Type
Quality
Border Status
MENU
138
OK
Setting
Setting
Setting
Setting
9
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select the paper size.
You can select only the paper sizes
available with the printer you are using.
10
11
Press the OK button.
Repeat Step 8 to 10 to set
[Paper Type] [Quality] and [Border
Status].
Paper Size
Setting
Card
L
100x150
Postcard
4”x6”
MENU
2L
8”x10”
A4
Letter
11”x17”
A3
Cancel
OK
OK
When the Paper Size is set to [
Setting], images are printed
according to the printer settings.
Paper Type with more E’s supports higher quality paper.
Quality with more E’s indicates higher print quality.
12
Press the OK button twice.
The image is printed according to the settings.
Press the MENU button to cancel printing.
Printing All Images
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print All].
Press the OK button.
100-0010
The Print All screen appears.
Use the four-way controller (45) to check
the images and make sure you want to print
them all.
3
Confirm the number of copies, the
setting of the date, and the print
setting, and then start printing.
Print all images
Copies
Total
Date
Cancel
MENU
1
20
Date
OK
Print
To set these items and print the images, refer to Steps 4 to 11 on
“Printing Single Images” (pages 138 to 139).
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1
2
139
Printing Using the DPOF Settings
1
Use the four-way controller (23) to select
[DPOF setting].
2
Press the OK button.
The DPOF setting screen appears.
Use the four-way controller (45) to check
the images and the print settings.
3
Confirm the number of copies, the
setting of the date, and the print
setting, and then start printing.
100-0010
Print with DPOF setting
Copies
Total
MENU
5
10
Cancel
Date
OK
Print
To set the number of copies and the date imprint, refer to “Setting the
Printing Service (DPOF)” (p.134). To print the images, refer to Steps 4
to 11 on “Printing Single Images” (pages 138 to 139).
Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer
Disconnect the camera from the printer when you have finished printing.
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1
2
3
Turn the camera off.
Disconnect the USB cable from the camera.
Disconnect the USB cable from the printer.
If you disconnect the USB cable from the camera before you turn the
camera off, the camera returns to Playback mode.
Editing Images
Four-way controller
OK button
Changing the Image Size and Quality
By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the
file smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking
pictures when the card or memory is full, by making the images smaller
and overwriting the original images to make more space available in the
memory.
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After changing the size and quality, the image can be saved as a new
image or written over the original image.
1
Use the four-way controller (45) in Playback mode to
select an image to resize.
2
Press the four-way controller (3).
The Mode Palette appears.
3
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select
(Resize).
4
Press the OK button.
Resize
Playback/Deleting/Editing
Resizing Single Images
The Resize screen appears.
MENU
Cancel
OK
OK
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5
Use the four-way controller (45)
to change the size.
6
Press the four-way controller (3).
The frame moves to [Quality Level].
Recorded Pixels 10 M
Quality Level
7
Use the four-way controller (45)
to change the quality.
8
9
Press the OK button.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite]
or [Save as].
Press the OK button.
10
MENU
OK
OK
The resized image is saved.
•
•
•
•
•
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Movies cannot be resized.
You cannot select a larger size than that of the original image.
You can resize the data to 9M, 8M, 6M or 4M.
Protected images cannot be overwritten.
You can resize only still pictures taken with this camera.
Zoom button
Four-way controller
OK button
MENU button
Cropping Images
You can crop a part of a picture and save it as a separate image.
1
2
Use the four-way controller (45) in Playback mode to
select an image to crop.
Press the four-way controller (3).
Cropping
The Mode Palette appears.
3
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select
(Cropping).
6
MENU
OK
OK
Press the OK button.
The Cropping screen appears.
5
6
Crop the image.
Zoom button (x)
: Enlarges the cropping
frame.
MENU
Zoom button (w) : Reduces the cropping
frame.
Four-way controller : Moves the cropping
(2345)
frame.
MENU button
: Returns to the Mode Palette.
Press the OK button.
OK
OK
Playback/Deleting/Editing
4
Cancel
The cropped image is saved as a separate image.
• Movies cannot be cropped.
• The image size is changed and saved.
• You can only crop still pictures taken with this camera.
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Playback button
Four-way controller
OK button
Rotating the Displayed Image
You can rotate a displayed image on the LCD monitor.
1
2
3
6
Playback/Deleting/Editing
4
In Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) to
select the image to be rotated.
Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode.
The Mode Palette appears.
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select s
(Image Rotation).
Press the OK button.
Image Rotation
The Image Rotation screen appears.
5
6
MENU
Cancel
OK
OK
Press the four-way controller (5)
or the four-way controller (4).
Four-way controller (5): Rotates the image
90 degrees
clockwise each
2.0 x
time you press the
MENU Canceŭ
OK OK
Cancel
Cance
button.
Four-way controller (4): Rotates the image 90 degrees counter
clockwise each time you press the button.
Press the Q button.
The camera saves the rotated image and returns to Playback mode.
• You can rotate protected (Z) images, but the rotated image will
not be saved.
• You cannot rotate movies.
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Four-way controller
OK button
Editing Pictures with Color Filters
This function enables you to edit still pictures with color filters.
You can select from thirteen filters: [B&W], [Sepia], [Eight colors], [B&W
+ Red], [B&W + Green], and [B&W + Blue].
1
Use the four-way controller (45) in Playback mode to
select an image to edit.
2
Press the four-way controller (3).
The Mode Palette appears.
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select
(Color Filter).
4
Press the OK button.
5
6
7
8
6
Color Filter
MENU
Cancel
OK
OK
MENU
Cancel
OK
OK
The color filter screen appears.
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select a desired filter.
Press the OK button.
The overwrite confirmation screen appears.
Playback/Deleting/Editing
3
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite]
or [Save as].
Press the OK button.
The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels
and quality level as the original.
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Selecting the Color Filter (Eight Colors)
5
Use the four-way controller (23) to select
colors).
(Eight
The color bar appears.
6
Use the four-way controller (45)
to select a desired color.
7
Press the OK button.
The Overwrite confirmation screen
appears.
8
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
9
Press the OK button.
MENU
Cancel
OK
OK
The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels
and quality level as the original.
6
Playback/Deleting/Editing
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Four-way controller
OK button
Editing Pictures with the Digital Filter
This function enables you to apply special effects to still pictures with the
digital filter. You can select from five filters: [Soft], [Illustration], [Special
Effect 1], [Special Effect 2] and [Slim].
1
Use the four-way controller (45) in Playback mode to
select an image to edit.
2
Press the four-way controller (3).
The Mode Palette appears.
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select
(Digital Filter).
4
Press the OK button.
6
Digital Filter
MENU
Cancel
OK
SOFT
The Digital Filter screen appears.
5
Press the four-way controller
(23) to select a desired filter.
6
Press the OK button.
OK
1
2
MENU
Cancel
OK
Playback/Deleting/Editing
3
OK
The overwrite confirmation screen appears.
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7
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite]
or [Save as].
8
Press the OK button.
The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels
and quality level as the original.
Selecting the Slim Filter
5
Press the four-way controller
(23) to select
(Slim Filter).
6
Press the four-way controller
(45) to adjust the strength of the
slim effect.
7
Playback/Deleting/Editing
148
1
2
Press the OK button.
The overwrite confirmation screen
appears.
6
SOFT
8
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
9
Press the OK button.
MENU
Cancel
OK
OK
The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels
and quality level as the original.
Four-way controller
OK button
Editing Pictures with Brightness Filter
This function enables you to adjust the brightness of still pictures with the
brightness filter.
1
Use the four-way controller (45) in Playback mode to
select an image to edit.
2
Press the four-way controller (3).
Brightness Filter
The Mode Palette appears.
3
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select &
(Brightness Filter).
6
4
Cancel
OK
OK
Press the OK button.
The brightness filter screen appears.
5
Use the four-way controller (45) to
adjust the brightness.
Four-way controller (5): Brightens the image.
OK OK
Four-way controller (4): Darkens the image. MENU Cancel
The brightness is selected between -2.0EV and +2.0EV by 1/3EV step.
Playback/Deleting/Editing
MENU
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6
Press the OK button.
The overwrite confirmation screen appears.
7
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite]
or [Save as].
8
Press the OK button.
The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels
and quality level as the original.
6
Playback/Deleting/Editing
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Four-way controller
OK button
Editing Movies
You can select a frame from a recorded movie to save as a still picture
or divide a movie into two.
1
Use the four-way controller (45) in Playback mode to
select a movie to edit.
2
Press the four-way controller (3).
The Mode Palette appears.
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select
(Movie Edit).
4
Press the OK button.
The Movie Edit screen appears. Select the
editing function that you want to use.
6
Movie Edit
MENU
Cancel
OK
OK
Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture
5
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Save as Still Image].
6
Press the OK button.
The screen for choosing a frame appears.
Playback/Deleting/Editing
3
Save as Still Image
Divide Movies
Extract
Cancel
OK
OK
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7
Press the four-way controller (2)
to play back a movie. Press (2)
again to pause the movie at the
point you want to save.
Select image to save
The following operations are available
during pause.
MENU Cancel
Four-way controller (4): Reverses the
movie frame by
frame.
Four-way controller (5): Advances the movie frame by frame.
8
OK
OK
Press the OK button.
The selected frame is saved as a still picture.
Dividing a Movie
5
6
Select [Divide Movies] on the Movie Edit screen.
Press the OK button.
The screen for choosing the dividing position appears.
7
6
Playback/Deleting/Editing
8
9
10
Press the four-way controller (2)
to play back a movie. Press (2)
again to pause the movie at the
desired dividing position.
The following operations are available
during pause.
MENU Cancel
Four-way controller (4): Reverses the
movie frame by
frame.
Four-way controller (5): Advances the movie frame by frame.
OK
OK
Press the OK button.
The confirmation screen appears.
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Divide].
Press the OK button.
The movie is divided at the specified
position and the two portions are saved as
separate files.
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Select image for
dividing position
Divide at this position?
Divide
Cancel
OK
OK
Extracting Movies
5
6
Select [Extract] on the Movie Edit screen.
Press the OK button.
The Extract screen appears.
7
Press the four-way controller (2)
to play back the movie and press it
again to select the desired start
point.
Choose the start point
to extract
The movie is paused.
MENU Cancel
The following operations are available
during pause.
Four-way controller (5): Advances the movie frame by frame.
Four-way controller (4): Reverses the movie frame by frame.
8
9
OK
OK
Press the OK button.
Choose the end point
to extract
6
52
The movie is paused.
MENU Cancel
The following operations are available
during pause.
Four-way controller (5): Advances the movie frame by frame.
Four-way controller (4): Reverses the movie frame by frame.
10
Press the OK button.
The extracted movie is saved.
OK
OK
Playback/Deleting/Editing
Press the four-way controller (2)
to play back the movie and press it
again to select the desired end
point.
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Zoom button
Four-way controller
OK button
Green button
Removing Red-eye
You can remove red-eye (a phenomenon that occurs when the flash
reflects from the subject’s eyes) from your pictures.
1
2
3
6
Playback/Deleting/Editing
4
5
6
In Playback mode, press the four-way controller (45)
to select the image you want to correct.
Press the four-way controller (3).
The Mode Palette appears.
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select Z (Red-eye
Compensation).
Press the OK button.
Red-eye Compensation
A confirmation dialog for overwriting the
MENU Cancel
OK OK
image appears.
If the error message [Cannot process
correctly] appears, go to the step 5 in “Removing Red-eye Manually”
(page 155).
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite]
or [Save as].
When the image is protected, [Save as] will be selected automatically.
Press the OK button.
The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels
and quality level as the original.
• Red-eye compensation function cannot be used for movies. If you
try to do so, the error message will appear as described in step 4.
• Red-eye compensation function can only be used for still pictures
taken with this camera.
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Removing Red-eye Manually
If the camera does not detect the red-eye, remove it manually.
5
Press the OK button.
The message [Select the area to compensate] and the screen for
specifying the area for compensation appears.
6
Specify the area for compensation.
Four-way controller : Moves the area.
(2345)
Zoom button (x) : Enlarges the area.
Zoom button (w) : Reduces the area.
7
Press the Green button.
OK
MENU
Fix R-eye
Complete
Compensation starts.
When no error message appears, the compensation was successfully
done. Go to the step 8.
If the error message [Cannot process correctly] appears, repeat the
steps 5, 6 and 7.
8
Press the OK button.
A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite]
or [Save as].
When the image is protected, [Save as] will be selected automatically.
10
Press the OK button.
The corrected image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels
and quality level as the original.
Playback/Deleting/Editing
9
6
155
Four-way controller
OK button
Green button
Adding a Frame (Frame Composite)
This function lets you add a decorative frame to still pictures. There are
three frames already stored in the camera.
6
1
Use the four-way controller (45)
in Playback mode to select the
image to which you want to add a
frame.
2
Press the four-way controller (3).
The Mode Palette appears.
MENU
Cancel
OK
Playback/Deleting/Editing
3
Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Y
(Frame Composite).
4
Press the OK button.
OK
The frame selection screen appears.
5
Use the four-way controller (45)
to select a frame.
Select the frame
for composite
Change
6
7
OK
OK
OK
OK
Press the OK button.
A confirmation dialog for overwriting the
image appears.
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
[Save as] is the only option available for
protected images.
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Frame Composite
Overwrite
original image?
Overwrite
Save as
Cancel
8
Press the OK button.
The edited image is saved with the recorded pixels of 3M.
The frame composite function cannot be used on movies or images
with a size of 2M or smaller. An error message appears in Step 4.
To Register a New Frame
To switch to the screen for registering a frame, press the Green button
in Step 5. You can register frames which you have downloaded from the
internet, etc. When you register a new frame, it replaces one of the
existing frames in the built-in memory. Before you can register a new
frame, copy it first to the SD Memory Card.
When a new frame on the SD Memory Card is registered in the builtin memory, it replaces one of the existing frames in the built-in
memory. The replaced frame is deleted from the built-in memory.
1
In the frame selection screen, select the frame you want
to remove and press the Green button.
2
Use the four-way controller (45) to select the frame
you want to register and press the OK button.
The frame is registered in the built-in memory and replaces the frame
selected in Step 1.
Visit the PENTAX website at the URL below to download new
frames.
http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/support/digital/frame_02.html
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Playback/Deleting/Editing
A message appears and the frames on the SD Memory Card that you
can register in the built-in memory appear.
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Copying Files
Four-way controller
OK button
You can copy image and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD
Memory Card and vice versa. This function can only be selected when a
card has been inserted in the camera.
When files are copied from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card,
all the files are copied at once. When files are copied from the SD
Memory Card to the built-in memory, the files are copied one at a time.
1
6
Playback/Deleting/Editing
158
Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode.
The Mode Palette appears.
2
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select
(Image/Sound Copy).
Image/Sound Copy
The Image/Sound Copy screen appears.
Select the copying method you want to use.
3
Press the OK button.
MENU
Cancel
OK
OK
Be sure to turn the camera off before inserting or removing the SD
Memory Card.
To Copy Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory Card
4
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [ ’ ] and press the
OK button.
All the files are copied to the SD Memory
Card.
Cancel
OK
OK
To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in Memory
4
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [
and press the OK button.
5
Use the four-way controller (45)
to select the file to copy.
6
Press the OK button.
’
]
100-0010
Copy this image/sound
The selected file is copied to the built-in
memory.
MENU
Cancel
OK
OK
6
Playback/Deleting/Editing
• If the image has a voice memo, the sound file will be copied at the
same time as the image.
• When a file is copied from the SD Memory Card to the built-in
memory, it is assigned a new file name.
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Settings
Camera Settings
Four-way controller
OK button
Green button
Setting Up the Start-up Screen
You can display an image recorded with the camera as the start-up
screen when the camera is turned on.
1
Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode.
The Mode Palette appears.
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Settings
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2
Press the four-way controller
(2345) to select
(Start-up
Screen).
3
Press the OK button.
Start-up Screen
The screen for setting start-up screen
MENU Cancel
appears.You can select from five different
types of start-up screens, including [USER] and [Off].
OK
OK
Setting Up the Start-up Screen Using a Captured Image (Go to
Step 5 to select a start-up screen other than USER)
4
Press the Green button, while
displaying [USER] in the upperright corner of the screen, and use
the four-way controller (45) to
select an image for the start-up
screen, and press the OK button.
USER
Change
Cancel
MENU
To change a captured image set as a start-up
screen to another image, press the Green button once to delete the image
and press it again to show the screen for selecting a captured image.
5
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready for playing back images.
• Once the start-up screen has been set, it will not be deleted even
if the original image is deleted or the SD Memory Card or built-in
memory is formatted.
• You cannot set up the start-up screen while playing back images
on a TV or other equipment.
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Settings
161
How to recall the [H Set-up] menu
Shutter
release
button
Rec. Mode
MENU
Four-way
controller
Recorded Pixels 10 M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
AUTO 800
MENU
Exit
OK button
MENU button
Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in
Memory
Formatting will delete all the files on the SD Memory Card if you are
using a card, and all the files in the built-in memory if there is no SD
Memory Card inserted.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card while the card is being
formatted as this may damage the card and render it unusable.
• SD Memory Cards formatted on a PC or device other than the
camera cannot be used. Be sure to format the card with the
camera.
• Note that formatting will also delete protected files.
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Settings
1
2
Select [Format] on the [H Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
Format
The Format screen appears.
3
Use the four-way controller (2) to
select [Format].
4
Press the OK button.
Formatting starts. When formatting is
completed, the camera is ready for taking pictures.
All data deleted
Format
Cancel
OK
OK
If formatting was performed in Playback mode, the camera returns
to Playback mode after it was completed, then the [No image/sound]
message appears.
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Set-up
OK
Format
Sound
Date Adjust
World Time
Language/
Folder Name
MENU
English
Standard
Exit
Changing the Sound Settings
You can adjust the playback volume and the volume of operation
sounds, such as the start-up sound, shutter sound and operation sound.
You can also change the operation sounds.
1
2
Select [Sound] on the [H Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The screen for setting sounds appears.
[Operation Volume] is highlighted.
Changing the Volume
Use the four-way controller (45)
to change the operation volume.
4
Use the four-way controller (3) to
select [Playback Volume].
5
Use the four-way controller (45)
to change the volume of playback
sounds.
6
Press the shutter release button halfway.
7
Sound
Operation Volume
Playback Volume
Start-up Sound
Shutter Sound
Operation Sound
Self-timer Sound
1
1
1
1
Settings
3
MENU
The camera is ready for taking pictures.
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How to recall the [H Set-up] menu
Shutter
release
button
Rec. Mode
MENU
Four-way
controller
OK button
Recorded Pixels 10 M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
AUTO 800
MENU
Exit
MENU button
Changing the Sound
3
4
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Start-up Sound].
Press the four-way controller (5).
The pull-down menu appears.
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Settings
164
Sound
Operation Volume
Playback Volume
Start-up Sound
Shutter Sound
Operation Sound
Self-timer Sound
5
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [1], [2], [3] or [Off].
6
7
Press the OK button.
8
Press the shutter release button halfway.
1
1
1
1
MENU
Change [Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound] and [Selftimer Sound] in the same mannar.
The camera is ready for taking pictures.
Set-up
OK
Format
Sound
Date Adjust
World Time
Language/
Folder Name
MENU
English
Standard
Exit
Changing the Sound (Using a Recorded Sound File)
You can use the sound recorded on the camera for sound settings. The
first two seconds of the selected sound file will be played as [USER]
sound.
1
2
Select [USER] in Step 5 in “Changing the Sound”.
Press the OK button.
100 - 0025
The playback screen for the recorded sound
files appears.
3
Use the four-way controller (45)
to select a sound file.
MENU
4
OK
OK
Press the OK button.
7
Settings
Play back the selected file to confirm.
Four-way controller (2): Plays back the first
two seconds of the sound file.
Four-way controller (3): Stops playback.
The selected sound is set as the [USER] sound.
5
Set [Shutter sound], [Operation Sound] and [Self-timer
Sound] in the same mannar.
6
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The camera is ready for taking pictures.
The Sound settings are saved when the camera is turned off.
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How to recall the [H Set-up] menu
Shutter
release
button
Rec. Mode
MENU
Four-way
controller
OK button
Recorded Pixels 10 M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
AUTO 800
MENU
Exit
MENU button
Changing the Date and Time
You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the
style in which the date appears on the camera. Select [mm/dd/yy],
[dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].
1
2
Select [Date Adjust] on the [H Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The Date Adjust screen appears.
3
Press the four-way controller (5).
The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy].
7
4
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select the date display style.
Settings
mm/dd/yy 24h
Date
01/01/2007
Time
5
6
7
0:00
MENU Cancel
Press the four-way controller (5).
The frame moves to [24h].
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [24h] (24-hour display) or
[12h] (12-hour display).
Press the four-way controller (5).
The frame moves to [Date Style].
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Date Adjust
Date Style
OK
OK
Date Adjust
Date Style
mm/dd/yy 24h
Date
01/01/2007
Time
MENU Cancel
0:00
OK
OK
Set-up
OK
Format
Sound
Date Adjust
World Time
Language/
Folder Name
MENU
8
English
Standard
Exit
Press the four-way controller (3).
The frame moves to [Date].
Date Adjust
Date Style
mm/dd/yy 24h
Date
01/01/2007
Time
9
Press the four-way controller (5).
The frame moves to month.
10
0:00
MENU Cancel
Use the four-way controller (23)
to change the month.
OK
OK
Date Adjust
Date Style
mm/dd/yy 24h
Date
01/01/2007
Time
0:00
11
Press the OK button.
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Settings
Change the day and year in the same
MENU Cancel
OK OK
manner.
Next, change the time.
If you select [12h] in Step 6, the setting switches between “am” and “pm”
corresponding to the time.
The settings are made.
12
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The camera is ready for taking pictures.
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How to recall the [H Set-up] menu
Shutter
release
button
Rec. Mode
MENU
Four-way
controller
OK button
Recorded Pixels 10 M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
AUTO 800
MENU
Exit
MENU button
Setting the World Time
The date and time selected in “Initial Settings (Setting the Display
Language and the Date and Time)” (p.26) serve as the Home Time setting.
You can display the time in a city other than the Home Time city (World
Time). This is useful when taking pictures abroad.
1
2
3
7
Select [World Time] on the [H Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
World Time
The World Time screen appears.
Use the four-way controller (45)
to select [X (Destination)] or [W
(Hometown)].
DST
DST
DST
OFF
MENU
Settings
4
5
6
X (Destination): Displays the time in the
city selected as the
Destination city.
W (Hometown) : Displays the time in the city selected as the
Hometown city.
Press the four-way controller (3) to select [X
(Destination)].
Press the four-way controller (5).
Destination
The Destination screen appears. The city that
is currently selected blinks on the map.
Use the four-way controller (45)
to change the Destination city.
The location of the destination and the time
difference between the hometown and the
destination appear.
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Select time
12:00AM
Destination
New York
Hometown
New York
New York
DST
MENU Cancel
+0:00
OK
OK
Set-up
OK
Format
Sound
Date Adjust
World Time
Language/
Folder Name
MENU
7
8
English
Standard
Exit
Use the four-way controller (3) to select [DST].
Use the four-way controller (45) to select
[O (On) / P (Off)].
Select [O (On)] if the Destination city uses daylight saving time.
9
Press the OK button.
The World Time setting is saved.
10
Press the four-way controller (3) to select
[W (Hometown)].
Set the location and the current time in the same manner as Steps 5 to 9.
11
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The camera is ready for taking pictures.
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Settings
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How to recall the [H Set-up] menu
Rec. Mode
MENU
Four-way
controller
OK button
Recorded Pixels 10 M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
AUTO 800
MENU
Exit
MENU button
Changing the Display Language
You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc.
are displayed.
You can select from [English], [French], [German], [Spanish],
[Portuguese], [Italian], [Dutch], [Danish], [Swedish], [Finnish], [Polish],
[Czech], [Hungarian], [Turkish], [Russian], [Thai], [Korean], [Chinese
(traditional and simplified)] and [Japanese].
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1
2
3
Select [Language/
4
5
Press the OK button.
] on the [H Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the
language.
Press the MENU button.
Set-up
OK
Format
Sound
Date Adjust
World Time
Language/
Folder Name
MENU
English
Standard
Exit
Changing the Image Folder Name
You can select the folder name style from [Standard] or [Date]. When
you select [Date], pictures and sound files are saved in separate folders
of the shooting/recording date.
Folder Name
Standard
Date
xxxPENTX (xxx is 3-digit folder number.)
xxx_mmdd (3-digit folder number_month day)
Example:
When [Standard] selected When you change to [Date] When you take pictures next time
(Shooting date: January 26) (Shooting date: January 26) (Shooting date: January 30)
DCIM
DCIM
DCIM
100
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100PENTX
102_0130
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4
Select [Folder Name] on the [H Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The pull-down menu appears.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Standard] or [Date].
Press the OK button.
• If you set [Date Style] to [dd/mm/yy], the folder name appears as
“xxx_ddmm” (3-digit folder number_day month).
• The capacity of an image folder is 500 files maximum. When the
number of files reaches 500, a new folder will be automatically
created.
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How to recall the [H Set-up] menu
Rec. Mode
MENU
Four-way
controller
OK button
Recorded Pixels 10 M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
AUTO 800
MENU
Exit
MENU button
Changing the USB Connection Mode
You can change the USB Connection mode depending on whether the
USB cable is to be connected to a printer (PictBridge) or a computer.
1
2
Select [USB Connection] on the [H Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The pull-down menu appears.
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3
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [PC] or
[PictBridge].
4
Press the Q Playback button.
The camera is ready for playing back images.
For details on connecting the camera to a computer, see “PC
Connection Manual” (a separate volume).
• Do not connect the camera to a computer when [Pictbridge] is
selected.
• Do not connect the camera to a printer when [PC] is selected.
Set-up
OK
Format
Sound
Date Adjust
World Time
Language/
Folder Name
MENU
English
Standard
Exit
Changing the Video Output Format
You can select the output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking or playing
back images on a TV.
1
2
Select [Video Out] on the [H Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The pull-down menu appears.
3
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [NTSC] or
[PAL].
Select the video output format to match the output format of the TV.
4
Press the Q Playback button.
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Settings
The camera is ready for playing back images.
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How to recall the [H Set-up] menu
Rec. Mode
Playback
button
MENU
Four-way
controller
OK/Display button
MENU button
Recorded Pixels 10 M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
AUTO 800
MENU
Exit
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by seven levels.
1
2
Select [Brightness Level] on the [H Set-up] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the
brightness.
Slide leftwards : Darkens the LCD monitor.
Slide rightwards : Brightens the LCD monitor.
3
Press the Q Playback button.
The camera is ready for playing back images.
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When you press and hold the OK/Display button for more than 1
second, the LCD monitor turns brighter for a certain amount of time.
(LCD Bright Mode) It is useful when you view the LCD monitor
outdoors or in brighter places. (1p.33, p.34)
The function is not available under the following conditions.
- When the menu or the Mode Palette is displayed.
- In Voice Recording mode
Set-up
OK
Format
Sound
Date Adjust
World Time
Language/
Folder Name
MENU
English
Standard
Exit
Setting Power Saving
By setting the LCD monitor to dim automatically when you leave the
camera without performing any operations for a certain period, you can
lessen battery drain. When Power Saving takes effect and the LCD
monitor dims, press any button to return to the ordinary brightness.
1
2
Select [Power Saving] on the [H Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The pull-down menu appears.
3
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [2 min],
[1 min], [30 sec], [15 sec], [5 sec] or [Off].
4
Press the Q Playback button.
The Power Saving function will not work in the following conditions.
- In Playback mode
- When the USB cable is connected.
- While taking movies
- During the video output
- When using the AC adapter
Settings
The camera is ready for playing back images.
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How to recall the [H Set-up] menu
Rec. Mode
Playback
button
MENU
Four-way
controller
Recorded Pixels 10 M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
AUTO 800
MENU
Exit
MENU button
Setting Auto Power Off
You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is
performed after a fixed time.
1
2
Select [Auto Power Off] on the [H Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The pull-down menu appears.
3
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [5 min],
[3 min] or [Off].
4
Press the Q Playback button.
The camera is ready for playing back images.
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Settings
The Auto Power Off function will not work when the USB cable is
connected.
Setting the Guide Display
You can show the information on the current mode and the functions
currently assigned to the Green button when you start up the camera in
Capture mode or switch from other modes to Capture mode.
You can also show the description for the selected mode on the Mode
Palette.
1
2
3
Select [Guide Display] on the [H Set-up] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45) to select [O (On)/P (Off)].
Press the Q Playback button.
The camera is ready for playing back images.
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Set-up
OK
Format
Sound
Date Adjust
World Time
Language/
Folder Name
MENU
English
Standard
Exit
Resetting to Default Settings
You can return all the settings other than the date and time, world time,
Language/
, and video out to the default settings.
1
2
Select [Reset] on the [H Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The Reset screen appears.
3
Use the four-way controller (2) to
select [Reset].
4
Press the OK button.
Reset to
initial setting?
Reset
Cancel
OK
OK
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Settings
The settings return to the defaults and the
camera is ready for taking or playing back
images.
Reset
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Appendix
List of City
This is a list of cities which you can select for the World Time.
Region
North
America
Central and
South
America
Europe
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Africa/West
Asia
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City
Honolulu
Anchorage
Vancouver
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Calgary
Denver
Chicago
Miami
Toronto
New York
Halifax
Mexico City
Lima
Santiago
Caracas
Buenos Aires
Sao Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
Lisbon
Madrid
London
Paris
Amsterdam
Milan
Rome
Copenhagen
Berlin
Prague
Stockholm
Budapest
Warsaw
Athens
Helsinki
Moscow
Dakar
Algiers
Johannesburg
Istanbul
Cairo
Jerusalem
Region
Africa/West
Asia
East Asia
Oceania
City
Nairobi
Jeddah
Tehran
Dubai
Karachi
Kabul
Male
Delhi
Colombo
Kathmandu
Dacca
Yangon
Bangkok
Kuala Lumpur
Vientiane
Singapore
Phnom Penh
Ho chi Minh
Jakarta
Hong Kong
Beijing
Shanghai
Manila
Taipei
Seoul
Tokyo
Guam
Perth
Adelaide
Sydney
Noumea
Wellington
Auckland
Pago Pago
Default Settings
The table below lists the factory default settings.
Last Memory Setting
Yes : The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is
turned off.
No : The setting returns to the default setting when the camera is
turned off.
∗ : The setting depends on the Memory setting (1p.110).
Reset Setting
Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the Reset function
(1p.177).
No : The setting is saved even after reset.
z [A Rec. Mode] Menu Items
Item
Reset
Setting
Page
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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p.92
p.93
p.94
p.95
p.96
p.98
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p.100
p.101
p.102
p.81
p.103
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Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AF Setting Focus Limiter
Aux. AF Light
AE Metering
Sensitivity
EV Compensation
Recorded Pixels
Movie
Quality Level
Movie SR
Shake Reduction
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Last
Memory
Setting
10M
Yes
D (Better)
Yes
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F (Auto)
Yes
J (Multiple)
On
Yes
On
Yes
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L (Multi-segment)
AUTO800
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±0.0
640 (640×480)
Yes
C(Best)
Yes
Yes
On
Yes
On
On
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0.5 sec
Yes
Default Setting
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Item
Default Setting
Flash Mode
On
Last
Memory
Setting
-
Drive Mode
Off
-
Yes
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
On
Off
On
Green Mode
Standard
Standard
Standard
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Focus Mode
Zoom Position
MF Position
Memory
White Balance
AE Metering
Sensitivity
EV Compensation
Digital Zoom
DISPLAY
File #
Green Button
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
Reset
Setting
Yes
Page
p.85
p.76
to
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p.82
p.80
p.83
p.90
p.95
p.96
p.98
p.81
p.50
p.104
p.107
p.108
p.109
z [H Set-up] Menu
Item
Format
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Operation Volume
Playback Volume
Start-up Sound
Shutter Sound
Operation Sound
Self-timer Sound
Date
Adjust
Date Style
Select time
Destination (City)
World
Time
Destination (DST)
Hometown (City)
Hometown (DST)
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Default Setting
3
3
1
1
1
1
According to
initial setting
Hometown
Same as
Hometown
Same as
Hometown
According to
initial setting
According to
initial setting
Last
Memory
Setting
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Reset
Setting
Page
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
p.162
Yes
No
p.166
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
p.163
p.168
Item
Language/
Folder Name
USB Connection
Video Out
Brightness Level
Power Saving
Quick Zoom
Auto Power Off
Guide Display
Reset
Default Setting
According to
initial setting
Standard
PC
According to
initial setting
4
5 sec
Off
3 min
On
Cancel
Last
Memory
Setting
Reset
Setting
Page
Yes
No
p.26
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
p.171
p.172
Yes
No
p.173
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
p.174
p.175
p.118
p.176
p.176
p.177
Reset
Setting
Page
Yes
Yes
Yes
p.123
No
-
p.141
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
-
p.143
p.158
p.144
p.145
p.147
p.149
No
-
p.151
-
-
p.154
-
-
p.115
Yes
No
p.130
Yes
No
p.134
Yes
No
p.160
Yes
Yes
p.156
z Playback Mode Palette Items
Item
Interval
Slideshow Screen Effect
Sound Effect
n
Resize
o
p
s
&
Cropping
Image/Sound Copy
Image Rotation
Color Filter
Digital Filter
Brightness Filter
[
Movie Edit
Z
Red-eye Compensation
Voice Memo
Z
Protect
r
DPOF
Start-up Screen
4Y
Frame Composite
3 sec
Wipe
On
According to the
taken picture
Cancel
Normal
B&W
SOFT
0
Save as Still
Image
Select image/
sound
Select image
According to the
taken picture
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Last
Memory
Setting
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Default Setting
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z Available functions for each Capture mode
○: Available ×: Not available
Flash
Mode
Drive
Mode
Auto
Flash Off
Flash On
Auto + Red-eye
Flash On + Red-eye
Soft Flash
Self-timer
Continuous Shooting
Remote Control
Standard (Autofocus)
Macro
Focus Super Macro
Mode Pan Focus
Infinity
Manual Focus
Rec.
Mode
menu
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Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Focus Limiter
Aux. AF Light
AE Metering
Sensitivity
EV Compensation
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
Digital Zoom
Others Intelligent Zoom
LCD Backlight Off
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*3: Fixed to Standard.
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Soft Flash
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Mode
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Mode
menu
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*14: Available only when Movie SR is
set to Off.
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(changeable)
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tracking AF is selected.
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Optional Accessories
A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera.
USB cable I-USB7 (∗)
AV cable I-AVC7 (∗)
Camera case O-CC66
Strap O-ST8
Strap O-ST20 (∗)
Leather Strap O-ST24
Sports Strap O-ST30
Remote control unit E (zoom function)
Remote control unit F
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8 (∗)
Battery charger kit D-BC8 (∗)
Battery charger kit K-BC8
AC adapter kit K-AC63
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184
Battery charger K-BC8 and AC adapter kit K-AC63 include AC plug cord
D-CO2 (∗). The ending of the AC plug cord name differs depending on
the country.
Products marked with an asterisk (∗) are the same as those supplied
with the camera.
Messages
Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during
camera operation.
8
Appendix
Shake Reduction is OFF The Shake Reduction preview button is pressed when
[Shake Reduction] is set to Off on the [A Rec.Mode]
menu. Set it to On. (p.102)
Compression error
Compression of the image you captured has failed. Change
the quality/size and try again.
No image/sound
There are no images/sounds on the SD Memory Card or in
the built-in memory.
Memory card full
The SD Memory Card or the built-in memory is full and no
more images can be saved.
Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images.
Built-in memory full
(p.21, 125)
Change the quality/size and try again. (p.141)
Image/sound cannot be You can only record up to 10000 files due to the
specifications of the camera, even when using a large
created
volume SD Memory Card. Delete unwanted files to continue
recording.
Memory card error
Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem
with the SD Memory Card. You may be able to play back
the images or sounds on a PC.
Card not formatted
The SD Memory Card you have inserted is unformatted or
has been formatted on a PC or other device and is not
compatible with this camera. (p.162)
Card locked
The SD Memory Card is write-protected. Only menu
operation and mode change are possible.
Data being recorded
This is displayed when you switch to Playback mode while
the image is being saved or protect setting or DPOF
settings are being saved. The message disappears when
saving of an image or setting is completed.
Data being processed
The image is being recorded on the SD Memory Card or in
the built-in memory.
The protect setting or DPOF settings is being changed.
The movie is being recorded.
The image is being processed with digital filter.
The movie is being edited.
The SD Memory Card or built-in memory is being formatted.
Deleting
The image or sound is being deleted.
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Camera cannot play this You are trying to play back an image or sound in a format
image and sound
not supported by this camera. You may be able to play it
back on another brand of camera or PC.
Battery depleted
The battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery or replace
with charged battery. (p.16)
Image folder cannot be The largest folder number has been used and the largest
created
file number has been assigned to an image and no more
images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or
format the SD Memory Card or built-in memory.
(p. 21, 162)
Protected
The image or sound you are trying to delete is protected.
This image/sound
You are trying to resize, crop, protect an image, or you are
cannot be processed
trying to set an image for DPOF, or you are trying to edit an
image with a digital filter or edit a movie while the image or
movie cannot be processed with these functions.
No image to be
There is no file that can be processed with the Playback
processed
Mode Palette.
Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor when
using the PictBridge function.
No paper in the printer
No ink in the printer
Printer error
Data error
Paper stuck in the
printer
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There is no paper in the printer.
There is no ink in the printer.
An error message has been sent from the printer.
A data error message has been sent from the printer.
The paper in the printer has jammed.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Camera will not Battery is not installed
turn on
Battery is installed
incorrectly
The battery is exhausted
The battery performance
has temporarily
deteriorated because it
is too cold
No image on
LCD monitor is set to Off
the LCD
monitor
Image is displayed but is
hard to see
Shutter will not Flash is charging
release
Press OK/Display button to turn LCD
monitor on.
Image on LCD monitor may be hard to see
when taking pictures outside in sunlight.
When flash icon blinks red on the LCD
monitor, flash is charging and no pictures
can be taken. Flash icon lights red when
charging is completed.
Insert SD Memory Card with available space
or delete unwanted images. (p.21, 125)
Wait until recording is finished.
Change SD Memory Cards or delete
unwanted files.
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Picture becomes dark if subject is too far
away. Take picture within range of flash.
When taking a picture of a person against
a dark background, such as a night scene,
the background may appear dark if the
flash does not reach it, even with the
correct exposure. Set to A (Night Scene
mode) to ensure both person and
background are clear. (p.50, 70)
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Picture is dark
No available space on
SD Memory Card or in
built-in memory
Recording
The number of image,
movie, and sound files
recorded on the SD
Memory Card has
reached 10000.
Subject is too far away in
a dark environment,
such as a night scene
Background is dark
Remedy
Check if a battery is installed. If not, install
a battery. (p.16)
Check orientation of the battery and
reinsert it. (p.16)
Charge the battery. (p.17)
Warm up the battery by putting it in a
pocket where it can come in contact with
body heat.
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Problem
Cause
Remedy
Subject is not in Subject difficult to focus The camera may have difficulty in
focusing on such subjects as; subject with
focus
on
low contrast (a white wall. blue sky, etc.),
dark subject, finely patterned object,
rapidly moving object, when taking picture
through a window or a net. Try shooting
using the focus lock (p.30) or Manual
Focus (p.83).
Subject is not in focusing Locate the desired subject in the focus
frame J (focusing area) in the center of
area
the LCD monitor. If it is difficult to do so,
first lock the focus on the desired subject
(focus lock), and then move the camera to
recompose. (p.30)
Subject is too close
Set focus mode on q (Macro) or
r (Super Macro). (p.82)
Focus mode is set on q Normal pictures will be out of focus if
(Macro) or r (Super
taken with focus mode set on q (Macro)
Macro)
or r (Super Macro).
Flash does not Flash mode is set to Off Set to Auto or b. (p.85)
discharge
The Capture mode is set Flash will not discharge in these modes.
to C (Movie) mode,
You can cancel the non-flash setting in
Continuous Shooting,
(Sport) mode and E (Pet) mode.
Infinity, (Sport) mode,
or E (Pet) mode
The USB
The USB Connection
Set the USB Connection setting to PC.
Connection
setting of the camera is (p.172)
with a personal set to PictBridge.
computer does
not function
properly.
The USB
The USB Connection
Set the USB Connection setting to
Connection
setting of the camera is PictBridge. (p.172)
with a printer
set to PC.
does not
function
properly.
Very occasionally, static electricity may cause malfunction of the
camera. In this case, remove the battery and install it again. If the
camera works properly, the camera is in its normal condition and you can
continue to use it.
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Main Specifications
Camera
Type
Effective Pixels
Sensor
Recorded Pixels
Sensitivity
File Format
Quality Level
Storage Medium
Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens
10.0 megapixels
10.37 megapixels (total pixels), 1/1.8-inch interline transfer CCD with a primary
color filter
Still Picture
10M (3648×2736), 7M (3072×2304), 5M (2592×1944),
3M (2048×1536), 2M (1600×1200),
1024 (1024×768), 640 (640×480)
* Fixed to 5M (2592×1944) for Digital SR mode and 3M
(2048×1536) for Frame Composite mode.
Movie
640 (640×480), 320 (320×240)
AUTO, Manual (64/100/200/400/800/1600 (/3200 Digital SR mode)
Still Picture
JPEG (Exif2.2), DCF, DPOF, PRINT Image Matching III
Movie
AVI (MPEG-4 DivX), approx. 30 fps with sound, Movie SR (25
fps image signals recorded at 30 fps)
Sound
WAV (PCM system), monaural, max. recording time approx.
4 hours 25 min. 59 sec. (when using a 256 MB SD Memory
Card)
“Best”, “Better”, “Good”
Built-in memory (approx. 22 MB), SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time (When using a 256 MB SD Memory Card)
Still Pictures
Best
C
Better
D
Good
E
Sound
75
107
151
229
321
584
1072
109
155
218
331
464
845
1550
152
215
303
459
643
1170
2146
4 hr.
25 min. 59 sec.
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Movie
Quality Level
C
Best
D
E
Better
Good
640 (640×480)
11 min. 51 sec.
14 min. 50 sec.
17 min. 49 sec.
320 (320×240)
45 min. 50 sec.
56 min. 56 sec.
65 min. 39 sec.
Recorded Pixels
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Quality Level
Recorded Pixels
10M
7M
5M
3M
2M
1024
640
* The above table indicates the approximate number of images and recording time. The number of
images and recording time may vary depending on a SD Memory Card and subject.
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White Balance
Lens
Intelligent Zoom
Digital Zoom
LCD Monitor
Playback Functions
Focusing System
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Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual
Focal Length
7.9 mm - 23.7 mm (equivalent to 38 mm - 114 mm in
35 mm format)
Maximum Aperture f/2.8 - f/5.4
Lens Composition 7 elements in 5 groups (two dual-sided aspherical
elements, one single-sided aspherical element)
Zoom Type
Electrically driven
Picture Range
Approx. 65.6 mm × 48.6 mm (screen is filled) (Super Macro
mode)
Lens Cover
Electrically driven
3.6× at 7M (3072 × 2304) , 4.2× at 5M (2592 × 1944) , 5.3× at 3M
(2048 × 1536) , 6.7× at 2M(1600 × 1200), 10.4× at 1024(1024 × 768),
16.3× at 640 (640 × 480), The ratio of 3× optical zoom included. The ratios
are approximate.
Capture Mode
5.4× maximum, or equivalent to 16.3× maximum (3×
optical zoom ratio included) in all recorded pixels.
2.5-inch TFT color LCD, approx. 232,000 pixels, with LCD backlight, low
reflective type, field of view: approx.100%, wide viewing angle (horizontally
160°, vertically 160°), the brightness of backlight adjustable in two steps or
by holding down the OK/Display button for more than 1 second.
Single-frame, 9 frame index, calendar, enlargement (max. 8×, scrollable),
movie playback, sound playback, histogram display, Select & Delete
Playback Mode Palette (Slideshow, Resize, Cropping, Image/Sound Copy,
Image Rotation display, Color Filter, Digital Filter, Brightness Filter, Movie
Edit, Red-eye Compensation, Voice Memo, Protect, DPOF, Start-up
Screen, Frame Composite)
Color filter
B&W, Sepia, Color filter (Bar display, Eight colors), B&W +
Red, B&W + Green and B&W + Blue.
Digital filter
Soft, Illustration, Special Effect 1, Special Effect 2, Slim
Brightness filter Brightness filter
Type
TTL contrast detection system by sensor, 5-point AF,
Spot AF, or Automatic tracking AF selectable, Focus
lock is possible by pressing the shutter release button
halfway.
Still Picture
Normal: Approx. 0.35 m - ∞ (full zoom range)
Focusing Range
Macro: Approx. 0.12 m - Approx. 0.4 m (at full wide(from lens front)
angle to 11.5 mm)
Super Macro: Approx. 0.06 m - Approx. 0.15 m (full
wide-angle)
Infinity: ∞ (full zoom range)
Pan focus: Approx. 2.3 m - ∞ (full wide-angle), Approx.
9.3 m - ∞ (full telephoto)
Manual Focus: Approx. 0.06 m - ∞ (full wide-angle),
Approx. 0.35 m - ∞ (full telephoto)
Movie Focusing
Normal: Approx. 0.12 m - ∞ (full wide-angle), Approx.
Range
0.35 m - ∞ (full telephoto)
(from lens front)
Macro: Approx. 0.12 m - 0.4 m (at full wide-angle to
11.5 mm)
Super Macro: Approx. 0.06 m - Approx. 0.15 m (full
wide-angle)
Infinity: ∞ (full zoom range)
Pan focus: Approx. 0.9 m - ∞ (full wide-angle), Approx.
3.7 m - ∞ (full telephoto)
Manual Focus: Approx. 0.06 m - ∞ (full wide-angle),
Approx. 0.35 m - ∞ (full telephoto)
Exposure Mechanism
Capture Modes
Movie
Shutter
AE Metering
TTL metering by sensor (multi-segment, centerweighted, spot)
Exposure Modes
Picture modes, Program, Shutter Priority, Manual
Exposure
EV Compensation ±2 EV (can be set in 1/3 EV steps)
Green, Mode Palette (Auto Picture, Program (Tv, M selectable), Night Scene,
Movie, Voice Recording, Landscape, Flower, Portrait (Kids selectable),
Sport, Surf & Snow, Digital SR, Food, Pet, Text, Frame Composite)
Shooting Time
Minimum approx. 1 sec., recordable until the capacity
of SD Memory Card reaches full. (The continuous
recording is possible untill the file size reaches 2 MB.)
Editing
Save as Still Image, Divide Movies, Extract
Functions
Type
Electronic/mechanical shutter
Speed
Flash
Approx. 1/2000 sec. - 4 sec.
Type
Flash Modes
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Auto flash with red-eye reduction function
Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Red-eye , Flash On
+ Red-eye, Soft Flash
Effective Range
Wide: Approx. 0.06 m - Approx. 7.1 m (Factory default)
Tele: Approx. 0.35 m - Approx. 3.5 m (Factory default)
Drive Modes
Single-frame, Continuous, 10-sec. Self-timer. 2-sec. Self-timer, 3-sec.
Remote Control, Instant Remote Control
Self-timer
Electronic control type, delay time: approx. 10 sec., 2 sec.
Time Function
World Time setting for 75 cities (28 time zones)
Power Supply
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8, AC adapter (optional)
Battery Life
Still Images
Approx. 150 (at 23°C with LCD monitor on, flash fired
for 50% of shots and using a rechargeable lithium ion
battery D-LI8
* The battery life is based on the CIPA standard
measurement, but it may vary with the conditions
under which the camera is used.
Playback time
Approx. 110 min.
* Measured based on PENTAX standard and may
vary depending on the condition of use.
Maximum
Approx. 100 min.
charging time
In/Out Port
USB/AV terminal (PC communication type USB 2.0, high-speedcompatible), external power supply terminal
Video Output Format
NTSC, PAL
Size
89.5 (W) × 57.5 (H) × 23.5 (D) mm (excluding operating members and projections)
Weight
130 g (excluding battery and SD Memory Card)
Weight When Shooting 150 g (including battery and SD Memory Card)
Accessories
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, battery charger, AC plug cord, USB cable,
software (CD-ROM), AV cable, strap, operating manual
Battery Charger D-BC8
Rated input
Rated output
External dimensions
Weight
AC100-240V (50Hz/60Hz)
DC 4.2 V/630 mA
88 × 46 × 26.5 (mm)
61 g
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WARRANTY POLICY
All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic
distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship
for a period of twelve months from date of purchase. Service will be rendered, and
defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period, provided the
equipment does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage,
mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to
operating instructions, or modification by an unauthorized repair shop. The
manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or
alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for
damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential
damages of any kind, whether caused by defective material or workmanship or
otherwise; and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its
representatives under all guarantees or warranties, whether expressed or
implied, is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided. No
refunds will be made on repairs by non-authorized PENTAX service facilities.
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Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period
Any PENTAX which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period should
be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the
manufacturer. If there is no representative of the manufacturer in your country,
send the equipment to the manufacturer, with postage prepaid. In this case, it will
take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you
owing to the complicated customs procedures required. If the equipment is
covered by warranty, repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge, and
the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing. If the
equipment is not covered by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of
its representatives will apply. Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If
your PENTAX was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it
serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be
charged by the manufacturer’s representatives in that country. Notwithstanding
this, your PENTAX returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge
according to this procedure and warranty policy. In any case, however, shipping
charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender. To prove the date
of your purchase when required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the
purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment
for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer’s
authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are
sending it directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service
charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service
station to proceed with the servicing.
• This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory rights.
• The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some
countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend
that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time
of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more
information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy.
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The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European
Union.
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For customers in USA
STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
Declaration of Conformity
According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for
Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals
We:
PENTAX IMAGING COMPANY
A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc.
Located at: 600 12 th Street, Suite 300
Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A.
Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131
Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein,
complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital
device. Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit
tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records
maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be
expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity production
and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR §2.909.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation. The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the
equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR §15.101 to §15.109.
Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera
Model Number: Optio A30
Contact person: Customer Service Manager
Date and Place: February, 2007, Colorado
Information on disposal for users
1. In the European Union
If your product is marked with this symbol, it means that used
electrical/electronic products should not be mixed with
general household waste. There exists a separate collection
system for these products.
Used electric/electronic equipment must be treated
separately and in accordance with legislation that requires
proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.
Following the implementation by member states, private
households within the EU states may return their used
electrical/electronic equipments to designated collection
facilities free of charge*. In some countries your local retailer
may also take back your old product free of charge if you
purchase a similar new one.
* Please contact your local authority for further details.
By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure
that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery
and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on
the environment and human health which could otherwise
arise due to inappropriate waste handling.
2. In other countries outside the EU
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If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local
authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.
For Switzerland: Used electrical/electronic equipment can be
returned free of charge to the dealer, even when you don’t
purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listed
on the home page of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.
Index
A
AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
AC plug cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Access lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Auto Picture Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Auto Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Autofocus mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Autofocus Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Auxiliary AF light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
AV cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
B
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Battery Level Indicator . . . . . . . . . 18
Battery/card cover . . . . . . . . . 13, 16
Best . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Brightness Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Brightness Level . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
C
Calendar Display . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Capture Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Capture Mode Palette . . . . . . . . . 47
Color Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Color Saturation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . 77
Copying image and
sound files . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Cropping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
D
Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Delete All Images . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Delete Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Digital Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Digital SR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . 170
DPOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
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Symbols
[A Rec.Mode] menu . . . . . . . . . . 42
[H Set-up] menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Q Playback button . . . . .38, 39, 41
Q (Playback mode) . . . . . . . . . . 34
x (Tele) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
w (Wide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
y (Zoom display/Zoom) . . . 80, 117
f (Nine-image display) . . . . . . 121
i (Delete button) . . . . . . . . 35, 125
(Green button) . . . . . . . . 38, 56
B (Green Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
(Auto Picture mode) . . . . . . . . 58
(Program mode) . . . . . . . . . . . 60
(Shutter Priority mode) . . . . . 60
(Manual Exposure mode) . . . 60
A (Night Scene mode) . . . . . . . . 70
C (Movie mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
O (Voice Recording mode) . . . . 112
q (Landscape mode) . . . . . . . . . 64
< (Flower mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
(Portrait mode) . . . . . . . . . . . 66
(Kids mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
(Sport mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
L (Surf & Snow mode) . . . . . . . . 64
g (Self-timer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
j (Continuous Shooting) . . . . . . 77
E F F H G G
(Pet mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
(Text mode) . . . . . . . . 69
K (Food mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
(Digital SR mode) . . . . . . . . . 71
Y (Frame Composite mode) . . . 74
? (SD Memory Card) . . . . . 21, 117
@ (Built-in memory) . . . . . . 21, 117
c (Battery level indicator) . . . . . 18
k (Movie SR On) . . . . . . 72, 101
(Shake Reduction On) . . . 50, 102
l (Shake Reduction Off) . . . 102
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E
Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
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F
Face recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Flash Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Fn Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Focus frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Focus Limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Focus lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Focus Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Focusing Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Folder Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Four-way controller . . . . .14, 38, 39
Frame Composite . . . . . . . . 74, 156
M
Macro mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Manual Exposure mode . . . . . . . . 60
Manual Focus mode . . . . . . . . . . 82
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
MENU button . . . . . . . . . 14, 38, 40
Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Movie Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Movie SR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
G
Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Green button . . . . . 14, 38, 40, 104
Green Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Guide Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
N
Night Scene Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Nine-Image Display . . . . . . . . . . 121
NTSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 173
Number of recordable images . . . 18
H
Histogram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 53
Home Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
O
OK/Display button . . . 14, 33, 38, 41
Operating Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . 184
Appendix
I
Image Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Image quality of movies . . . . 24, 100
Image quality of still
pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 89
Image Sharpness . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Image Size of movies . . . . . . 24, 99
Image Size of still pictures . . . 23, 87
Infinity mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Instant Review . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 103
Intelligent Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
K
Kids Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
198
L
LCD Bright Mode
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 34, 38, 40, 174
Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Light Metering mode . . . . . . . . . . 95
P
PAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 173
Pan Focus mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Pet Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
PictBridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Picture Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Play back Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Play back Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Play back Still Pictures . . . . . . . . 34
Play back the Previous or Next
Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Playback button . . . . . . . 14, 38, 39
Playback Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Playback Mode Palette . . . . . . . . 49
Portrait Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Power indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Power Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Program Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Q
Quick Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
R
Rec. Mode Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Recording Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Red-eye Compensation . . . . . . . 154
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . 78, 133
Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Resize images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Rotate images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
U
USB cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
USB Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
V
Video Output Format . . . . . . . . . 173
Voice Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Voice Recording Mode . . . . 41, 112
W
White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Wide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
World Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Write-protect switch . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Z
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Zoom button . . . . . . . . . 14, 38, 39
Zoom Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
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S
SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . 21, 22
Self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Self-timer lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Set the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Set-up Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Shake Reduction for Still
Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 102
Shake Reduction preview
button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 54
Shutter Priority Mode . . . . . . . . . . 60
Shutter release button . . . . . . 13, 30
Shutter Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Start-up Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Start-up Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Super Macro mode . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Take Still Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Tele . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Tripod socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
T
Take Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
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