Pentax Optio A10 User manual

PENTAX Corporation
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Copyright © PENTAX Corporation 2006
01-200602 Printed in Philippines
Digital Camera
Operating Manual
To ensure the best performance
from your camera, please read
the Operating Manual before
using the camera.
Thank you for buying the 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.
• The SD logo
is a trademark.
• "Beau-Reflective" is a registered trade mark of Sony Corporation.
• 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 © 2003-2005 FotoNation Inc. In Camera Red Eye -- covered
by U.S. Patent No. 6,407,777. 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.
FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA
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 difficulties if the warnings are
not heeded.
Caution These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user
may experience minor or middling difficulties or
physical difficulties 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, 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,
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 Charging Stand 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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• Before charging the battery, check that the battery charging contacts of
both the camera and the charging stand are clean and dry. Dirt and liquid
on the contacts can cause overheating, fire or electrical shock.
• If lightning 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 charging stand.
• 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 charging stand 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 international warranty card with you when you travel abroad.
Also take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the
package. 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 from 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.23) regarding
the SD Memory Card.
• Please note that the formatting an 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 charging stand D-BC42. 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
FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA .................................................... 1
Care to be Taken During Handling .......................................................... 4
Contents of the Operating Manual .......................................................... 9
Checking the Contents of the Package ................................................. 10
Names of Parts...................................................................................... 11
Names of Operating Parts..................................................................... 12
Getting Started
13
Attaching the Strap .................................................................................... 13
Powering the Camera ................................................................................ 14
Installing the Battery.............................................................................. 14
Removing the Battery ............................................................................ 14
Charging the Battery ............................................................................. 15
Charging the Battery Abroad ................................................................. 18
Using the AC Adapter (optional)............................................................ 20
Installing the SD Memory Card ................................................................. 22
Image Size and Quality of Still Pictures................................................. 24
Size and Quality of Movies .................................................................... 25
Initial Settings (Setting the Display Language
and the Date and Time) .......................................................................... 27
Setting the Display Language ............................................................... 27
Setting the Date and Time..................................................................... 28
Quick Start
31
Taking Still Pictures ................................................................................... 31
Playing Back Still Pictures ........................................................................ 33
Playing Back an Image.......................................................................... 33
Playing Back the Previous or Next Image ............................................. 33
Common Operations
35
Turning the Camera On and Off................................................................ 35
Using the My Album Function ............................................................... 35
Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode ........................................... 36
Using the Button Functions ...................................................................... 37
Capture Mode........................................................................................ 37
Playback Mode ...................................................................................... 38
Voice Recording Mode .......................................................................... 40
Setting the Menus ...................................................................................... 41
How to Set the Menus ........................................................................... 41
Menu List............................................................................................... 44
Operating the Mode Palette....................................................................... 46
How to operate the Mode Palette .......................................................... 46
Taking Pictures
49
Taking Pictures .......................................................................................... 49
Changing the Mode ............................................................................... 49
Selecting the Capture Mode.................................................................. 49
Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode ................................ 49
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Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function .......................... 52
Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) .............................. 53
Setting the Functions (Program Mode).................................................. 54
Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene
(Picture Mode)................................................................................... 55
Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes
(Night Scene Mode) .......................................................................... 58
Taking Movies (Movie Mode) ................................................................ 59
Taking Pictures in Frame Composite mode .......................................... 61
Using the Self-timer ............................................................................... 63
Continuous Shooting
(Continuous Shooting Mode)............................................................. 65
Using the Remote Control Unit (optional).............................................. 67
Using the Zoom to Change the Subject Size ........................................ 69
Setting the Shooting Functions ................................................................ 71
Selecting the Focus Mode ..................................................................... 71
Selecting the Flash Mode ...................................................................... 74
Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Still Pictures...................................... 76
Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures ........................................... 78
Adjusting the White Balance ................................................................. 79
Selecting the Autofocus Settings........................................................... 81
Setting the Light Metering Mode to Determine the Exposure................ 84
Setting the Sensitivity ............................................................................ 85
Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)............................................. 87
Selecting the Settings for Taking Movies .............................................. 88
Setting the Shake Reduction for Still Pictures ....................................... 91
Setting the Instant Review Time............................................................ 92
Setting the Green Button ....................................................................... 93
Setting the Image Sharpness ................................................................ 96
Setting the Color Saturation .................................................................. 97
Setting the Image Contrast.................................................................... 98
Saving the Settings .................................................................................... 99
Saving the Menu Items (Memory) ......................................................... 99
Returning the Shooting Functions to the Default Settings .................. 101
Recording and Playback of Sound
102
Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) ........................................... 102
Playing Back Sound................................................................................. 104
Adding a Voice Memo.............................................................................. 105
Recording a Voice Memo .................................................................... 105
Playing Back a Voice Memo................................................................ 106
Playback/Deleting/Editing
107
Playing Back Images ............................................................................... 107
Playing Back Still Pictures................................................................... 107
Zoom Display ...................................................................................... 107
Playing Back Movies ........................................................................... 109
Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode ............................ 110
Nine-Image Display ............................................................................. 111
Slideshow ............................................................................................ 112
Deleting Images, Movies and Sounds .................................................... 114
Deleting a Single Image, Movie or Sound ........................................... 114
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Deleting All Images ............................................................................. 116
Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files
(from Nine-Image Display) .............................................................. 117
Protecting Images, Movies and Sounds from Deletion (Protect)......... 119
Viewing Images on AV Equipment ......................................................... 121
Playing Back an Image Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) ...... 122
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ....................................................... 123
Printing Single Images ........................................................................ 123
Printing All Images .............................................................................. 125
Direct Printing Using PictBridge............................................................. 126
Connecting the Camera to the Printer ................................................. 126
Printing Single Images ........................................................................ 127
Printing All Images .............................................................................. 128
Printing Using the DPOF Settings ....................................................... 129
Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer ........................................ 129
Editing Images.......................................................................................... 130
Changing the Image Size and Quality ................................................. 130
Trimming Images................................................................................. 132
Rotating the Displayed Image ............................................................. 133
Editing Pictures with Color Filters........................................................ 134
Editing Pictures with the Digital Filter .................................................. 136
Editing Pictures with Brightness Filter ................................................. 138
Editing Movies ..................................................................................... 140
Red-eye Compensation....................................................................... 143
Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) ................................................... 144
Copying Files............................................................................................ 146
Settings
148
Camera Settings ....................................................................................... 148
Setting Up the Start-up Screen ........................................................... 148
Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory ..................... 150
Changing the Sound Settings.............................................................. 151
Changing the Date and Time .............................................................. 154
Setting the World Time........................................................................ 156
Changing the Display Language ......................................................... 158
Changing the USB Connection Mode ................................................. 159
Changing the Video Output Format..................................................... 159
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor....................................... 160
Setting Power Saving .......................................................................... 161
Setting Auto Power Off........................................................................ 162
Setting the Guide Display.................................................................... 162
Resetting to Default Settings ............................................................... 163
Appendix
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164
List of City................................................................................................. 164
Default Settings ........................................................................................ 165
Optional Accessories .............................................................................. 171
Messages .................................................................................................. 172
Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 174
Main Specifications.................................................................................. 176
WARRANTY POLICY ................................................................................ 179
Index.......................................................................................................... 184
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 trim 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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Checking the Contents of the Package
Camera
Optio A10
Strap
O-ST20 (∗)
Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW42
AV cable
I-AVC7 (∗)
USB cable
I-USB17 (∗)
Rechargeable
lithium-ion battery
D-LI8 (∗)
Battery charging stand
D-BC42 (∗)
AC plug cord
D-CO2
Operating Manual
(this manual)
PC Connection
Manual
You can transfer images and movies captured with a digital camera to your computer and
then organize, display, edit, print, and share them by installing the software recorded on the
provided CD-ROM to your computer and connecting your digital camera to your computer
with the USB cable. This section explains how to install the provided software “ACDSee for
PENTAX” and the other necessary preparations for enjoying your digital camera pictures and
movies on your computer.
QuickTime. and QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license.
The QuickTime logo is registered in U.S. and other countries.
Operating Manual
(PC Connection Manual)
Items marked with an asterisk (∗) are also available as optional accessories.
For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.171).
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Names of Parts
Front
PC/AV terminal cover
Shutter release button
Power switch, Power
indicator (green)
Shake Reduction
preview button
Microphone
Self-timer lamp/
Auxiliary AF light
Flash
Remote control
receiver
PC/AV terminal
Lens
Strap lug
DC input terminal
DC input terminal
cover
Back
Access lamp
Battery/card cover
LCD monitor
Tripod socket
Battery charger terminal
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
Four-way controller (2)
Four-way controller (5)
Four-way controller (3)
Four-way controller (4)
Guide Indications
A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor
during operation.
The buttons are indicated as shown below.
Four-way controller (2)
Four-way controller (3)
Four-way controller (4)
Four-way controller (5)
2
3
4
5
MENU button
MENU
Shutter release button
OK button
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SHUTTER
OK
Zoom button
for digital zoom
for trimming
Green/i button
for operating as the
Green button
for deleting an
image
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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
3
1
2
Getting Started
1
Battery
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 indicated by the arrow 1
and flip the cover open 2 .
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.
Pull the battery out.
If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use
of the AC adapter kit K-AC8 (optional) is recommended. (1p.20)
• 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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Battery charging
stand D-BC42
1
1
AC plug cord
2
Getting Started
To power outlet
4
CAMERA charging indicator
Charging the Battery
Use the battery charging stand D-BC42 supplied with the camera to
charge the battery before using the camera for the first time or when the
[Battery depleted] message appears. You can charge the battery without
removing it from the camera.
1
Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charging stand
D-BC42.
2
Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
Charging the Battery in the Camera
3
4
Turn the camera off.
Place the camera in the battery charging stand.
Position the camera so that the lens rests in the depression in the
case. The CAMERA charging indicator on the stand lights red while
the battery is being charged and goes out when charging is completed.
5
Remove the camera from the battery charging stand
when charging is completed.
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1
Getting Started
BATTERY charging
indicator
3
Charging the Battery by Itself
You can remove the battery from the camera and charge it.
3
Place the battery in the battery charging stand so that
the PENTAX name is visible.
The BATTERY charging indicator on the stand lights red while the
battery is being charged and goes out when charging is completed.
4
Remove the battery from the battery charging stand
when charging is completed.
• You can put the camera and the battery together on the battery
charging stand to charge the battery inside the camera and a
spare battery.
• The time required for full charge is about 100 minutes.
The appropriate ambient temperature range for charging the
battery is 0°C – 40°C (32°F – 104°F).
• The charging time may vary depending on the ambient
temperature and charging conditions.
• When the battery reaches the end of its service life, the time that
the camera can be operated becomes shorter even when the
battery is fully charged. In this event, replace the battery.
• You can also remove the battery from the camera and charge it using
the optional battery charger K-BC8.
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• Always charge the battery before using the camera for the first
time or when the battery has not been used for a long time.
• Do not use the battery charging stand D-BC42 to charge batteries
other than D-LI8 rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, as the
charging stand may overheat or be damaged as a result.
• If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails to
light red, the battery may be faulty. Replace with a new battery.
• 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
(lit green)
: Adequate power remains.
(lit green)
: Battery is running low.
(lit yellow)
: Battery is running very low.
(lit red)
: Battery is exhausted.
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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)
Playback time:
Approx. 100 min.
Movie recording time:
Approx. 50 min.
Sound recording time:
Approx. 110 min.
• The number of recordable images are based on CIPA standard
measurement and may vary depending on capture mode and shooting
conditions.
symbol on the LCD monitor.
↓
↓
↓
↓
[Battery depleted]
: The camera will turn off after the message appears.
• Recycling Batteries
This symbol indicates that the battery is recyclable.
Cover the terminals with insulating tape and take the
battery to a store displaying this symbol.
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Charging the Battery Abroad
1
Getting Started
The battery charging stand supplied with the camera is designed to
switch automatically to the voltage (100-240V) and frequency (50Hz,
60Hz) of the electricity supply in the country or region where used.
However, electrical socket shapes differ depending on the country or
region. Before traveling abroad, you are advised to check the socket
shape in your destination (see “Main Socket Types in the Major
Countries and Regions of the World” (p.19)) and take an appropriately
shaped off-the-shelf adapter plug with you. (Electrical socket shapes
may vary depending on every region in the country. Check the socket
shape used in the region.)
The socket shape does not affect the charging method.
Adapter plug
• Use of an off-the-shelf transformer may lead to defective
operation.
• Unplug the adapter plug from the power outlet when the battery
charger is not in use.
Type
A
Shape
Adapter
plug
18
—
B
BF
C
S
Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the
World
A
U.K.
Spain
Asia
Switzerland, Poland, Portugal
Taiwan, Japan
9
Central and
South
America
Africa
9
9
9
Thailand
Korea
9
9
Philippines
Singapore, Hong Kong
9
China
Malaysia
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Israel, Iran
Kuwait
9
9
9
9
9
9
Jordan
Canary Islands, Guinea, Mozambique, Morocco
9
Kenya, South Africa
Algeria
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Egypt
Zambia, Tanzania
1
9
Chile
Argentina
Middle East
S
9
9
9
Tahiti
Colombia, Jamaica, Haiti, Panama, Bahamas,
Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Mexico
Brazil, Peru
C
9
9
Vietnam
India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Macau
Australia, Tonga, New Zealand, Fiji
Guam
BF
9
Sri Lanka, Maldives
Nepal, Bangladesh, Mongolia
Oceania
B
9
Getting Started
North America U.S.A., Canada
Europe,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Ukraine, Austria,
Former Soviet Netherlands, Kazakhstan, Greece, Sweden,
Union
Denmark, Germany, Norway, Hungary, Finland,
France, Belarus, Belgium, Rumania, Russia
9
9
9
9
9
19
4
To power outlet
2 4 symbols
1
Getting Started
AC plug cord
1
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-AC8 (optional) is
recommended.
1
Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the DC
input 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 symbols.
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 symbols when connecting the DC terminals.
Inserting the plugs with too much force may damage them.
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Precautions When Using the Battery Charging Stand or AC
Adapter
1
Getting Started
To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock when using the battery charging
stand or AC adapter, be sure to read the section on “FOR SAFE USE OF
YOUR CAMERA” on page 1. Refer to page 178 for the specifications of
the battery charging stand and AC adapter.
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Installing the SD Memory Card
SD Memory Card
1
1
2
Getting Started
2
3
To remove the
card, push in
and pull out
1
An SD Memory Card can be used with this camera. Captured images are
recorded on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted or in the built-in
memory if no card is inserted.
• 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 on
another camera. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card or the
Built-in Memory” (p.150) for instructions on formatting.
1
Open the battery/card cover.
Slide the battery/card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow 1
and flip the cover open 2 .
2
3
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.24)
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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.
• 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 on another camera.
Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory” (p.150) 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.
• When you purchase the SD Memory Card, access the PENTAX website and
confirm beforehand if they have compatibility with your camera. Inquiries on the
card compatibility can also be answered by your nearest PENTAX service center.
• 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.
1
Getting Started
Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card
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Image Size and Quality of Still Pictures
1
Getting Started
Choose 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 data volume reduces the
total number of pictures that can be taken.
When you choose 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.
Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level on
the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
How to Set the Menus 1p.41
Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Still Pictures 1p.76
Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures 1p.78
Appropriate Sizes According to Use
8M (3264×2448)
Printing images with high-resolution settings in your printer,
4M (2304×1728)
Printing at A4 size or larger, Editing and processing images
3M (2048×1536)
2M (1600×1200)
1024 (1024×768)0
640 (640×480)
Clear, Fine
5M (2592×1944)
Printing at postcard size
For use as images on websites, For attaching images to
e-mail
The default setting is 8M (3264×2448).
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
C
Best
D
Better
E
Good
44
64
89
5M (2592×1944)
70
102
142
4M (2304×1728)
89
129
180
3M (2048×1536)
107
155
215
2M (1600×1200)
150
217
302
1024 (1024×768)
274
396
549
640 (640×480)
504
728
1009
1
2 hr.
13 min. 21 sec.
• The above table indicates the approximate number of images and recording
time when using a 128MB SD Memory Card.
• The above table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by
PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capture
mode, SD Memory Card, etc.
Getting Started
8M (3264×2448)
Sound
Size and Quality of Movies
Choose the size and quality best suited to your purpose.
The larger size and the higher quality level E are chosen, the clearer
moving images are produced, but the file size is increased.
Choose the appropriate size and quality on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Movies 1p.88
Selecting the Quality Level of Movies 1p.89
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 data volume 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
1
Getting Started
26
Recorded Pixels
640 (640×480)
320 (320×240)
C
Best
5 min. 23 sec.
14 min. 23 sec.
The default setting is C.
D
Better
6 min. 25 sec.
16 min. 6 sec.
E
Good
7 min. 22 sec.
17 min. 32 sec.
• The above table indicates the approximate recording times when using a 128 MB
SD Memory Card.
• The above table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by
PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capture
mode, SD Memory Card, etc.
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.27 - 28 “Setting the Display Language”, “Setting the
Date and Time”
If the Date Adjust screen appears:
1p.28 - 29 “Setting the Date and Time”
If you want to change the initial settings, refer to “Changing the Date
and Time” (p.154) and “Changing the Display Language” (p.158).
Setting the Display Language
You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc.
are displayed from the following: English, French, German, Spanish,
Portuguese, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Thai, Korean, Chinese
(traditional and simplified) and Japanese.
1
Press the four-way controller (5).
The Language/
2
Initial Setting
screen appears.
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to choose a language.
The default setting is English.
English
Hometown
New York
0:00
DST
OFF
Video Out
NTSC
MENU Cancel
OK
OK
27
3
4
Press the OK button.
Press the four-way controller (3).
The frame moves to [W].
1
Getting Started
5
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose 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) or
P (Off).
8
Press the OK button.
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
3
Use the four-way controller (23)
to choose the date display style.
5
Press the four-way controller (5).
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 returns to [Date Style].
28
Date Style
mm/dd/yy 24h
Date
01/01/2006
Time
0:00
MENU Cancel
The frame moves to [24h].
4
Date Adjust
OK OK
Date Adjust
Date Style
mm/dd/yy 24h
Date
01/01/2006
Time
0:00
MENU Cancel
OK
OK
6
Press the four-way controller (3).
The frame moves to [Date].
Date Adjust
Date Style
mm/dd/yy 24h
Date
01/01/2006
Time
0:00
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
01/01/2006
Time
0:00
Getting Started
MENU Cancel
1
Change the day and year in the same
MENU Cancel
OK OK
manner.
Next, change the time.
If you 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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1
Getting Started
• When the Initial Settings screen is displayed, you can cancel the
setting operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing the
MENU button. In this case, the Initial Settings or Date Adjust
screen will appear next time you turn the camera on.
• You can change the settings on the menu. Refer to the pages
below for details.
Language: “Changing the Display Language” (p.158)
City, Daylight saving time: “Setting the World Time” (p.156)
Date and Time: “Changing the Date and Time” (p.154)
• The video output format is automatically set in conjunction with the
language you have chosen as listed below. If the output format is
different from the one used in your country or region, change the
format following the steps in “Changing the Video Output Format”
(p.159).
Language
Video Output Format
English (English)
French (
NTSC
)
PAL
German (Deutsch)
PAL
Spanish (
PAL
)
Portuguese (
)
PAL
Italian (Italiano)
Sweden (Svenska)
PAL
Netherlands (Nederlands)
PAL
Russian (
Thai (
)
PAL
)
Korean (
PAL
)
NTSC
Chinese (traditional) (
)
PAL
Chinese (simplified) (
)
PAL
Japanese
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PAL
NTSC
Quick Start
Taking Still Pictures
Power switch
Shutter release button
2
Green button
The simplest procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The
flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions.
1
2
Press the power switch.
The camera turns on.
Confirm the subject and shooting
information on the LCD monitor.
The focus frame in the middle of the LCD
monitor indicates the zone of automatic focusing.
You can change the size of the subject by
pressing the zoom button.
x : makes the subject bigger.
w : makes the subject smaller.
3
4
Quick Start
Zoom button
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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.
Press the shutter release button fully.
The image appears on the LCD monitor for one second (Instant
Review) and is recorded on the SD Memory Card or in the built-in
memory.
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2
Quick Start
Using the Shutter Release Button
The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows.
Press halfway
The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release button is
pressed lightly (halfway). The shutter speed and aperture settings only
appear on the LCD monitor when the shutter release button is pressed
halfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the
subject is in focus while the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
The frame does not appear if the subject is out of focus.
Press down fully
Press the shutter release button all the way down (fully) to take a picture.
[Poor focusing conditions]
The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions.
In this case, lock the focus on an object the same distance away as
the subject (by pressing the shutter release button halfway), then aim
the camera at your subject and press the shutter release button fully.
• Objects that lack contrast such as a blue sky or white wall
• Dark places or objects, or conditions that prevent light being reflected back
• Finely patterned object
• Fast moving objects
• When there is an object in the foreground and an object in the background
in the same picture
• Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background)
Instant Review
The Instant Review default setting is one second. During this time, you
can delete the image by pressing the Green button, selecting [Delete]
when the [Delete] menu appears and pressing the OK button. (1p.114)
Setting the Instant Review Time 1p.92
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Quick Start
Playing Back Still Pictures
Playback button
2
Four-way controller
Quick Start
OK 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.
100-0010
The image appears on the LCD monitor.
01/24/2006
12:00
Zoom Display 1p.107
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).
OK
displays the previous image.
OK
displays the next image.
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Deleting the Displayed Image
2
You can delete the image displayed on the LCD
monitor by pressing the Green button, using the
four-way controller (2) to select [Delete] and
pressing the OK button.
Press the Q Playback button again or press the
shutter release button halfway to return to the
Capture mode.
File No.
100-0010
Delete
Cancel
Quick Start
All
OK
• 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 are no images stored, the [No image/sound] message
appears.
Zoom Display 1p.107
Deleting a Single Image, Movie or Sound 1p.114
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OK
Common Operations
Turning the Camera On and Off
Power switch
Playback button
OK button
Press the power switch.
The power indicator is illuminated by a green light. The lens extends
and the camera turns on in the Capture mode.
The camera is ready to take pictures by pressing the shutter release
button.
• Press the Q Playback button to switch to the Playback mode and
view pictures while the lens is extended.
• Hold down the Q Playback button for two seconds to activate the
Playback mode with the lens retracted.
• Hold down the Q Playback button for more than four seconds to
display the contents of the pictures stored in the built-in memory
with the SD Memory Card inserted.
2
Common Operations
1
3
Press the power switch again.
The camera turns off.
Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode
1p.49
Using the My Album Function
This camera has a built-in memory, but the built-in memory becomes
hidden when an SD Memory Card is inserted. You can activate the builtin memory using the following procedure. You can save your favorite
pictures, movies, and sounds in the built-in memory and use the built-in
memory as a private album.
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1
2
Confirm the SD Memory Card is set in the camera.
Hold down the Q Playback button for more than four
seconds in Capture Mode.
The lens retracts two seconds after you start holding down the Q
Playback button, and the contents of the built-in memory are displayed
two seconds later.
• When you turn the power off and on or switch from Playback Mode
to Capture Mode, the My Album function is canceled and the SD
Memory Card becomes activated.
• While using the My Album function, you cannot access the SD
Memory Card, so you cannot copy files between the built-in
memory and the SD Memory Card. Cancel the My Album function
to copy the files.
• While using the My Album function, you cannot perform
formatting.
3
Common Operations
To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in
Memory 1 p.147
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.
• Press the Q Playback button to extend the lens and switch to the
Capture mode.
• Hold down the Q Playback button for more than two seconds in
the Capture mode or press the Q Playback button in the Voice
Recording mode to switch to the Playback mode with the lens
retracted.
The power may be turned off when the power switch is held for a
while.
Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.33
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Using the Button Functions
1
2
3
4
5
Capture Mode
1
Shake Reduction preview button
Enables you to review an image compensated with the shake reduction
system on the LCD monitor while taking a still picture. (1p.52)
2
w/x Zoom button
Changes the size of the subject. (1p.31)
3
3
Common Operations
6
7
Q Playback button
Switches to the Playback mode. When pressed again, returns to Capture
mode. (1p.33)
4
Four-way controller (425)
(q5) Changes the focus mode. (1p.71)
(g2) Changes the drive mode. (1p.63 to p.68)
(3) Displays the Capture Mode Palette. (1p.46)
(b4) Changes the flash mode. (1p.74)
5
OK/Display button
Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.49)
6
Green/ibutton
Initializes the shooting function settings. (1p.101)
You can assign a different function to the Green button by selecting
[Green Button] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu. (1p.93)
7
MENU button
Displays the [A Rec.Mode] menus. (1p.41)
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1
2
3
4
5
6
3
Common Operations
Playback Mode
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.111)
Press x/y to enlarge the image in single-image display. Press w/f to
return to the previous display. (1p.107)
2
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
For playing back still images
(45)
: Displays the previous or next image in single-image display.
(1p.33)
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.133)
(3)
: Displays the Playback Mode Palette. (1p.48)
(2345) : Moves the display area of the enlarged image. (1p.107)
Selects an image in nine-image display. (1p.111)
For playing back movies
(2)
(45)
(3)
: Plays back and pauses a movie. (1p.109)
: Frame forwards, frame reverses, fast forwards and
reverses a movie during playback. (1p.109)
: Stops a movie during playback. (1p.109)
For playing back voice recording files (1p.104)
(2)
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: Starts playback. When pressed again, pauses playback.
(45)
: Selects a recorded file before playback. Performs the
following operations during playback.
If there are no recorded indexes:
When (4) is pressed during playback, rewinds five seconds.
When (5) is pressed during playback, advances five seconds.
If there are recorded indexes:
When (4) is pressed during playback, plays back starting from the
previous index.
When (5) is pressed during playback, plays back starting from the
next index.
4
OK/Display button
5
Green/ibutton
Deletes the image displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.114)
6
MENU button
Displays the [A Rec.Mode] menus. (1p.41)
3
Common Operations
Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.110)
Returns to a single-image display in nine-image display. (1p.111)
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1
2
3
4
3
Common Operations
Voice Recording Mode
1
Shutter release button
When pressed, starts recording, and 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.36) When pressed again, returns to
Voice Recording mode.
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.41)
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Setting the Menus
When you press the MENU button, the menus appear on the LCD
monitor. You can set functions, save the settings and change the camera
settings on these menus.
How to Set the Menus
When you are making settings from a menu, a guide to operation
appears on the LCD monitor.
Press the MENU button.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
The selected area is highlighted.
2
Press the four-way controller (45).
Changes the menu screen.
3
Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item.
Moves the highlight up or down.
4
Press the four-way controller (5).
3
Common Operations
1
A pull-down menu or setting screen appears.
The pull-down menu displays only those items that can be selected
with 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 is ready to take pictures.
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 returns to playback status.
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.
3
To Cancel the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations
Common Operations
6
Press the MENU button.
The changes are canceled and the screen returns to Step 3.
The MENU button functions differ depending on the screen. Refer to
the guide indications.
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.
• If you press the MENU button with the pull-down menu displayed,
the setting is canceled.
• 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
OK
Recorded Pixels
8M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
OK
3
MENU Exit
Common Operations
OK
Set-up
Format
Sound
Date Adjust
World Time
Language/
English
USB Connection PC
MENU Exit
3
[B Set-up] Menu
OK
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
8M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit
3
OK
OK
4
OK
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
8M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Auto
Sensitivity
OK
MENU Exit
3
OK
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
8M
Quality Level
Auto
50
White Balance AWB
100
AF Setting
200
AE Metering
400
Auto
Sensitivity
OK
MENU Cancel
OK
OK
4’
Select Screen
OK
Rec. Mode
EV Compensation ±0.0
Movie
Shake Reduction
Digital Zoom
Instant Review 1sec
1
Memory
OK
MENU Exit
Memory
Flash Mode
Drive Mode
Focus Mode
Zoom Position
MF Position
White Balance
MENU Cancel
OK
OK
3
OK
OK
To the next screen
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Menu List
[A Rec.Mode] Menu
Item
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focus Limiter
Aux. AF light
AE Metering
Page
p.76
p.78
For adjusting the color balance according to lighting
p.79
For changing the area of the autofocus
p.81
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.82
p.83
p.84
Sensitivity
For setting the sensitivity
p.85
EV Compensation
Recorded Pixels
For adjusting the exposure between –2.0 and +2.0
For selecting the recorded pixels of the movie
p.87
p.88
Movie
Common Operations
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AF Setting
3
Focusing Area
Description
For selecting the number of pixels
For selecting the image compression ratio
For selecting the quality level of the movie
For compensating for camera shake of the movie
automatically
p.89
p.90
Shake Reduction
Digital Zoom
For reducing camera shake while taking still pictures
For taking digital zoom pictures
p.91
p.69
Instant Review
For setting the Instant Review time
p.92
Memory
For saving the shooting function settings when the
camera is turned off
p.99
Green Button
For registering a function on the Green button
p.93
Sharpness
For setting the sharpness
p.96
Saturation
For setting the saturation
p.97
Contrast
For setting the contrast
p.98
Quality Level
Movie anti-shake
[B Set-up] Menu
Item
Format
Sound
Date Adjust
World Time
Description
Page
For formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory
For adjusting the operation 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.150
p.151
p.154
p.156
USB Connection
For setting the world time
For changing the language in which menus and messages
appear
For changing the USB connection mode
Video Out
Brightness Level
For setting the video output format
For changing the brightness of the LCD monitor
p.159
p.160
Power Saving
For setting the Power Saving function
For displaying the image at specified magnification by
pressing the zoom button once
For displaying the Delete screen with [Delete] highlighted
when On is selected
p.161
For turning off the power automatically
For showing the mode selected on the screen in Capture
mode, the status of the four-way controller, and assignment
of the Green button.
p.162
Language/
Quick Delete
Auto Power Off
Guide Display
Reset
For returning the camera settings to defaults
p.108
p.115
p.162
p.163
3
Common Operations
Quick Zoom
p.158
p.159
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Operating the Mode Palette
Once you press the four-way controller (3), the Mode Palette appears
on the LCD monitor. You can edit an image or change the settings of the
camera.
How to operate the Mode Palette
The guide display is indicated while using the Mode Palette.
3
1
Press the four-way controller (3).
Common Operations
In Capture mode, the Capture Mode Palette appears and in Playback
mode, the Playback Mode Palette appears.
2
Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose an
item.
3
Press the OK button.
The screen for each mode appears.
Mode Palette List
Capture Mode Palette
Auto Picture
MENU Cancel
Icon
OK
OK
Item
Auto Picture mode
R Program mode
A Night Scene mode
C Movie mode
O Voice Recording mode
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Description
Selects the best capture mode.
Page
p.53
Lets you take clear pictures at the appropriate
p.54
shutter speed and exposure.
Lets you take dark scenes such as night views. p.58
Lets you take movies and sounds.
p.59
Records audio, such as voices.
p.102
Icon
Item
H
Landscape mode
I
Flower mode
Lets you take brightly colored flower pictures.
Portrait mode
Lets you take portraits with spatial effect, by
emphasizing the person.
Candlelight mode
Ideal for capturing a candlelit atmosphere.
x
Surf & Snow mode
Sport mode
Pet mode
Text mode
Page
Lets you take photos against dazzling
backgrounds like beaches or snow-covered
mountains.
p.55
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.
Food mode
K
Y Frame Composite mode Lets you take pictures with a decorative frame. p.61
3
Common Operations
E
Picture mode
L
Description
Lets you capture the natural colors of
landscape views.
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Playback Mode Palette
Slideshow
MENU Cancel
Icon
3
OK
OK
Item
Description
Page
Common Operations
Slideshow
For playing recorded images successively
p.112
Resize
For changing the size and quality level of images
p.130
Trimming
For trimming images and saving them as separate
images
p.132
Image/
For copying files from the built-in memory to the SD
Sound Copy Memory Card and vice versa
p.146
s Image
Rotation
For displaying rotated still pictures
p.133
For processing images using the color filter
p.134
For applying special effects such as the illustration effect
Digital Filter
or the slim effect to still pictures according to your taste
p.136
Color Filter
& Brightness
Filter
Movie Edit
For adjusting the brightness of images using a filter
p.138
For editing movies
p.140
Red-eye
retouching red-eyes, a phenomenon that can
Z Compensati- For
happen when shooting with a flash
p.143
on
Voice Memo For adding a voice memo to an image
Z
Protect
For protecting images and sounds to avoid accidental
erasure
p.119
DPOF
For printing images from a DPOF compatible printer or at
a printing service
p.123
Start-up
screen
For setting the Start-up screen
p.148
For adding a decorative frame to a still picture
p.144
Frame
Y Composite
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p.105
Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures
Changing the Mode
Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing
back or deleting images.
Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode
• To change from Capture mode to Playback mode, press the
Q Playback button.
• To change from Playback mode to Capture mode, press the
Q Playback button or press the shutter release button halfway.
Select the Capture Mode from the Mode Palette. (1p.46)
Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode
You can display shooting information on the LCD monitor when taking
pictures. The display mode can be changed by pressing the OK/Display
button.
Taking Pictures
Selecting the Capture Mode
4
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 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
* When [Shake Reduction] is set to Off,
(Shake Reduction Off) is
displayed. However, when shutter speed is slower,
(Anti-shake
warning) is displayed.
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Histogram Display
The brightness distribution of the image is
displayed. The horizontal axis shows the
brightness (darkest at the left end and
brightest at the right end) and the vertical axis
shows the number of pixels.
1 Recorded Pixels 2 Quality Level
3 White Balance
4 AE Metering
5 Sensitivity
6 Histogram
1 23
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AWB
ISO AUTO
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4
Guide Display
The grids divided into three parts are
displayed. These grids will help you to
improve composition.
Taking Pictures
No icons
No shooting information is displayed.
• The focus frame appears in Autofocus
mode.
• If any of the modes are changed, the mode
you have changed appears for a few
seconds.
Backlight Off
The LCD monitor is turned off.
Saving the Display Mode 1p.99
• 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.52)
• All the camera buttons function as normal even when the backlight
is off. Press the shutter release button to take pictures as normal.
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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
Brightness
appear on the left side for a darker
(Dark)
(Bright)
image, and the graph peak tends to
appear on the right side for a brighter
image. In general, when the exposure meter of your image is wellbalanced, the graph peaks tend to appear in the middle. On the contrary,
when the exposure meter gets imbalanced tending dark and bright
without showing a neutral brightness, the peaks appear not in the middle
but on both sides.
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
This camera has a CCD shifting shake reduction system to compensate
for image blur caused by camera shake. The shake reduction function is
useful when taking a still image in a dark place, in Macro mode or in Tele
mode. To use the anti-shake function for movies, refer to “Compensating
for Camera Shake While Taking Movies” (p.90).
1
Press the Shake Reduction
preview button.
While holding down the Shake Reduction
preview button, you can see the
compensated image on the LCD monitor.
2
Press the shutter release button
fully.
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The picture is taken.
• To activate the Shake Reduction preview button, you need to set
[Shake Reduction] to On on the [A Rec.Mode] menu. For instructions
for setting, refer to “Setting the Shake Reduction for Still Pictures”
(p.91). [Shake Reduction] is set to On in the default settings.
• If you press the Shake Reduction preview button, while the [Shake
Reduction] is set to On on the [A Rec.Mode] menu, the shake
reduction function is activated even in Playback mode or Voice
Recording mode, or when the camera is connected to a PC or a
printer with the USB cable. To reduce power consumption, do not
press the Shake Reduction preview button unless necessary.
Just by pressing the shutter release button, you can take a compensated
still picture without pressing the Shake Reduction preview button. In this
case, the compensated image is not displayed on the LCD monitor.
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Shutter release button
Four-way controller
OK button
Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode)
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.
4
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
MENU Cancel
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
Auto Picture
OK
4
Taking Pictures
In
(Auto Picture mode), when you press the shutter release button,
the camera selects the most appropriate mode from four capture modes:
- (Normal mode), A (Night Scene mode), H (Landscape mode), and
(Portrait mode).
OK
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Press the shutter release button
fully.
The picture is taken.
Taking Still Pictures 1p.31
In Auto Picture mode, the exposure is fixed to ±0.0. (1p.87)
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Shutter release button
Four-way controller
OK button
Setting the Functions (Program Mode)
4
In R (Program mode), the camera automatically sets the shutter speed
and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can select other
functions such as the Flash Mode or Continuous Shooting mode.
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 R (Program
mode).
3
4
Press the OK button.
Set the functions you want to use.
Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions”
(p.71 - 98) for details of how to set the
functions.
5
Program
MENU Cancel
OK
OK
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera
is in focus.
6
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
Taking Still Pictures 1p.31
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Shutter release button
Four-way controller
OK button
Selecting the Picture Mode According to the
Shooting Scene (Picture Mode)
You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene. There
are nine available modes in Picture mode.
L Surf & Snow
Sport
E Pet
Text
K
1
2
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 capturing a candlelit atmosphere.
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 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.
Press the four-way controller (3) in
Capture mode.
5
Auto Picture
The Mode Palette appears.
Use the four-way controller (2345)
to choose the desired mode.
For example, select H (Landscape mode).
3
4
4
Taking Pictures
H Landscape
I Flower
Portrait
x Candlelight
Press the OK button.
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
MENU Cancel
OK
OK
OK
OK
Landscape
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.
MENU Cancel
Picture mode
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• The recording pixels of the x (Candlelight) is fixed to 4M, and
cannot be changed to any other size.
• When the
(Sport) or E (Pet) mode is selected, the automatic
tracking AF function operates and the camera continues to adjust
the focus on the moving subject even after the shutter release
button is pressed halfway.
• In Picture mode, Saturation, Contrast, Sharpness and White
Balance are automatically set to their default settings. You cannot
change the settings.
Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)
4
In Pet mode, you can take pictures that shows natural hair color of your
pet. Choose 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.
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 icons of a cat and a dog.
OK OK
(Choosing either the cat or dog icon does
not affect the resulting picture. Choose whichever you prefer.)
Press the OK button.
The Pet mode is selected and the camera is
ready to take the picture.
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.
When the E (Pet) mode is selected, the automatic tracking AF function
operates 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
3
Use the four-way controller (2345) to select
.
Press the OK button.
The screen for selecting the Text mode
appears.
4
Text Contrast
4
OK
Use the four-way controller (23) to select , , , .
Color
Neg. Color
B&W
Neg. B&W
Maintains original colored text.
Reverses colored text.
Turns colored text black/white.
Reverses black/white text.
Taking Pictures
OK
Press the four-way controller (45) to adjust the contrast.
5
Press the OK button.
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The text mode is selected and the camera is
ready to take the picture.
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
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select A (NightScene mode).
3
4
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.
5
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 activates to reduce noise.
The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes.
To prevent camera shake, use the shake reduction function or
secure the camera on a tripod or other stable surface. (1p.52)
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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 and sounds.
1
Press the four-way controller (3)
in Capture mode.
Auto Picture
4
MENU Cancel
2
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select C (Movie
mode).
3
Press the OK button.
4
5
Cancel
1 2
OK
OK
3
4
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Press the shutter release button.
Shooting starts. You can change the size of
the image using the zoom button.
x : makes the subject bigger.
w : makes the subject smaller.
OK
Movie
MENU
The following shooting information appears
on the LCD monitor and the camera is ready
to take movies.
1 Movie mode icon
2 Flash Off icon
3 Card/Built-in memory 4 Recordable time
5 Movie anti-shake (On)
OK
Taking Pictures
The Mode Palette appears.
5
Press the shutter release button.
Shooting ends.
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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.
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Taking Pictures
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• The flash will not discharge in Movie mode.
• Continuous shooting is not possible in Movie mode.
• You cannot use the remote control unit in Movie mode.
• Set the Movie anti-shake to Off to use the digital zoom in Movie
mode.
• The optical zoom cannot be used while taking movies in Movie
mode.
• 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 Autofocus, Macro, or Super Macro, the AF operation is
performed once right before starting taking a movie.
Playing Back Movies 1p.109
When you register [Movie] on the Green Button, press the Green
Button in Capture mode to switch to Movie mode. (1 p.93).
Shutter release button
Four-way controller
OK button
Taking Pictures in Frame Composite mode
You can take pictures with a decorative frame added using the Frame
Composite function. There are three frames already stored in the
camera.
Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.
Taking Pictures
1
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
4
OK
The frame selection screen appears.
4
Use the four-way controller (45)
to choose a frame.
5
Press the OK button.
Select the frame
for composite
Change
OK
OK
2
The subject appears in the selected frame.
6
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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7
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 can register a new
frame, copy it first to the SD Memory Card.
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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.
1
In the frame selection screen, choose 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
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose 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.
Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode.
3
Press the OK button.
4
Press the four-way controller
(45) to select g or r.
Drive Mode
Self-timer
The camera is ready to take pictures using
the Self-timer.
4
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
OK
OK
Taking Pictures
1
2
The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera
is in focus.
5
Press the shutter release button fully.
g The self-timer is engaged and the self-timer lamp lights for about
seven seconds. The picture is taken approximately three seconds
after the self-timer lamp starts to blink.
r The self-timer is engaged and the picture is taken approximately
two seconds after the self-timer lamp starts to blink.
Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the
self-timer is running.
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• The countdown is displayed on the LCD monitor when you press
the shutter release button.
• If you press the shutter release button halfway while the camera is
counting down, it stops counting down. And if you press the
shutter release button fully, it starts counting down again from the
beginning.
Troubleshooting “Subject is not in focus” 1p.175
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Taking Pictures
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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.
Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode.
3
Press the OK button.
Press the four-way controller
(45) to select j.
Drive Mode
Continuous Shooting
The camera is ready to take pictures
continuously.
4
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.
5
Press the shutter release button fully.
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is
pressed.
Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter release
button.
• You can continue shooting until the SD Memory Card or the builtin memory is full.
• The interval will vary according to the [Recorded Pixels] and
[Quality Level] settings.
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• The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode.
• Continuous shooting is not available for Movie and Frame
Composite mode.
• The focus, exposure and white balance are locked with the first
image.
4
Taking Pictures
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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)
You can switch the Drive mode to Remote Control mode and take
pictures using the remote control unit E or F (optional).
4
1
2
Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode.
3
Press the OK button.
Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures Using the Remote Control
Press the four-way controller
(45) to select i or h.
Drive Mode
0 sec remote control
The self-timer lamp blinks slowly and the
camera is ready to take the picture.
4
Press the shutter release button
on the remote control unit.
OK
OK
i The self-timer lamp blinks quickly and the picture is taken after
approximately three seconds.
h 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 button, but also change
the zoom magnification with the zoom button using the remote control
unit E (optional).
1
2
3
Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode.
Press the four-way controller (45) to select i or h.
The function is same either in i or h.
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.
4
Taking Pictures
You cannot change the zoom magnification with the remote control
unit in Super Macro mode. You can change it in Macro mode.
• The buttons on the camera can be used in the normal way.
• Ensure that the remote control unit is no more than about four
meters away from the front of the camera.
• You cannot change the digital zoom range with the remote control
unit; you can change only the optical zoom range.
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 the Zoom to Change the Subject Size
You can use the zoom to change the size of the subject and take pictures
in Tele or Wide mode.
1
4
Press the zoom button in Capture
mode.
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When the digital zoom function is disabled,
you can take pictures at up to three times
magnification using the optical zoom. When
the digital zoom function is enabled, you
can further enlarge the subject to a
maximum magnification equivalent to 12
times.
Zoom bar Digital zoom
range
Taking Pictures
x Tele: makes the subject bigger.
w Wide: makes the subject smaller.
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When digital zoom is enabled
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You cannot use the optical zoom when taking movies.
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Setting the Digital Zoom
The digital zoom is set to O(On) in the default settings. 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
4
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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 1sec
Memory
MENU Exit
The camera is ready to take pictures.
Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting 1p.99
Set the Move anti-shake Off to use the digital zoom in Movie mode.
Setting the Shooting Functions
Four-way controller
OK button
Selecting the Focus Mode
Focus mode
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)
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4
This mode is used for taking distant objects.
s Infinity mode
Adjust the focus manually with the four-way controller.
Manual
Focus
mode
z
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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 to take pictures in the
selected focus mode.
OK
OK
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.
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Taking Pictures
• The default setting is Autofocus mode.
• The zoom is fixed at the full wide-angle in Super Macro mode.
• When Focus Mode is set to Autofocus, Macro, or Super Macro in
Movie mode, the AF operation is performed once just right before
starting taking a movie.
Manual Focus
When the mode is set to z (Manual Focus), press the OK button to
enlarge the central portion of the image 2.0x on the LCD monitor for
focus adjustment. Use the four-way controller (23) to adjust the focus
while watching the indicator on the LCD monitor.
OK
For distant focus
OK
For closer focus
2.0x
m
0.4
0.2
.12
.08
.06
OK
Indicator
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OK
After the focus is correct, press the OK button
to set the focus position and return to the
normal capture screen.
Press the OK button again to change the
previously determined 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.
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Four-way controller
OK button
Selecting the Flash Mode
Flash Modes
Auto
4
Taking Pictures
a
Flash Off
b
Flash On
c
Auto + Red-eye
d
Flash On + redeye
b
Soft Flash
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 is off when the Capture mode is set to C (Movie mode),
Continuous Shooting, or Infinity.
• The flash discharges a total of three times, two pre-flashes (It may
look like one flash to your eye) and the third time to take the
pictures. (In the red-eye reduction modes, the interval between the
pre-flashes and the last flash is longer.)
1
2
Press the four-way controller (4)
in Capture mode.
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select the flash mode.
Flash Mode
Auto
OK
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OK
3
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected flash mode.
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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 choose the desired flash mode.
• Firing the flash in Super Macro mode causes vignetting in the bottom
left corner of the image.
• The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes
using a flash in Night Scene mode. To prevent camera shake, use
the shake reduction function or secure the camera on a tripod or
other stable surface. (1p.52).
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Shutter release
button
MENU
Four-way
controller
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
8M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit
MENU button
Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Still Pictures
Taking Pictures
Number of Recorded Pixels
8M (3264×2448)
5M (2592×1944)
4M (2304×1728)
3M (2048×1536)
2M (1600×1200)
1024 (1024×768)
640 (640×480)
1
Clear, Fine
4
You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [8M], [5M], [4M],
[3M], [2M], [1024] and [640].
The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file
size. The data volume also varies depending on the quality level setting
(1p.78).
Printing images with high-resolution settings in your printer,
Printing at A4 size or larger, Editing and processing images
Printing at postcard size
For use as images on websites, For attaching images to
e-mail
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
8M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Auto
Sensitivity
MENU Exit
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4
5
Use the four-way controller (23)
to change the recording pixels.
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Rec. Mode
8M
Recorded Pixels
5M
Quality Level
4M
White Balance AWB
3M
AF Setting
2M
Copies
AE Metering
1024
64
Sensitivity
Auto
640
MENU Cancel
OK
OK
• 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.
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Shutter release
button
MENU
Four-way
controller
MENU button
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
8M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit
Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures
4
You can choose the image compression ratio.
The more stars, the clearer the quality and the larger the volume. The
Recorded Pixels setting also changes the picture volume (1p.76).
Quality Levels
Taking Pictures
C
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.
1
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
2
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Quality Level].
Press the four-way controller (5).
3
4
5
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
The pull-down menu appears.
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
8M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Auto
Sensitivity
MENU Exit
Use the four-way controller (23)
to change the quality level.
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
8M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
Copies
AE Metering
64
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Cancel
OK
OK
The Quality Level setting is saved when the camera is turned off.
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Shutter release
button
MENU
Four-way
controller
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
8M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit
MENU button
Adjusting the White Balance
White Balance
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
Use this mode when taking pictures by adjusting the white
Manual
balance manually.
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Taking Pictures
You can select a white balance function best suited to the light conditions
at the time of shooting. The Auto adjusts a white balance automatically
and reproduces natural colors. The Manual allows you to decide a white
balance based on the subject you want to make appear white. You can
also choose other white balance functions to reproduce colors more
accurately depending on the weather or a type of light source.
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [White
Balance].
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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 Cancel
OK
OK
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Saving the White Balance 1p.99
Manual Setting
4
Place a white material such as a piece of white paper in front of your
camera to adjust white balance.
Taking Pictures
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.
The setting now adjusted is saved and the screen returns to the
[A Rec.Mode] menu.
5
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
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OK
Shutter release
button
MENU
Four-way
controller
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
8M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit
MENU button
Selecting the Autofocus Settings
You can set the autofocus area and focusing method.
1
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
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
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2
4
MENU
Changing the Focusing Area
You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).
Focusing Area
J
K
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.
Automatic tracking The camera always continues to focus on a specified
AF
subject while the LCD monitor is on.
Multiple
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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 to take the picture.
Saving the Focusing Area Setting 1p.99
Setting the Focus Limiter
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 moving
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.
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.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
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AF Setting
Focusing Area
Focus Limiter
Aux. AF Light
MENU
Setting the Auxiliary AF Light
The auxiliary AF light is convenient when you shoot a dark subject. The
function helps you to focus on the subject under the conditions that the
auto focus does not work properly.
4
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 to take the picture.
The camera does not emit the auxiliary AF light under the following
condition: the capture mode is set to C (Movie), H (Landscape) or
x (Candlelight), or the focus mode is set to pan focus, infinity mode,
or manual focus.
In the H (Landscape) and x (Candlelight) mode, however, you can
let the camera emit the auxiliary AF light by setting [Aux. AF Light]
to On.
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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.
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Shutter release
button
MENU
Four-way
controller
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
8M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit
MENU button
Setting the Light Metering Mode to Determine the
Exposure
4
You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the
brightness and determine the exposure.
Taking Pictures
AE Metering Modes
1
L
Multi-segment
M
Center-weighted
N
Spot
The exposure is determined by the entire screen.
The exposure is determined mainly by the center of the
screen.
The exposure is determined by the small area in the
center of the screen only.
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
2
3
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [AE Metering].
Press the four-way controller (5).
The pull-down menu appears.
4
5
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
8M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Auto
Sensitivity
MENU Exit
Use the four-way controller (23)
to change the AE metering mode.
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
8M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Cancel
Saving the AE Metering Mode 1p.99
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OK
OK
Shutter release
button
MENU
Four-way
controller
MENU button
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
8M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit
Setting the Sensitivity
You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.
Sensitivity
50
100
200
400
1
• The lower the sensitivity (the lower values), the sharper the image and
the less noise. The shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.
• The higher the sensitivity (the higher values), the faster the shutter
speed in low light conditions to reduce camera shake, but the image
may be affected by noise.
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Taking Pictures
Auto
When the flash does not discharge: The camera automatically selects the
sensitivity from 50, 100, and 200.
When the flash discharges: The camera automatically selects the
sensitivity from 50, 100, 200, and 400.
In Candlelight mode, the camera automatically selects the sensitivity from
50, 100, 200, 400, and 800 regardless of flash or no flash.
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
2
3
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Sensitivity].
Press the four-way controller (5).
The pull-down menu appears.
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
8M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit
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4
5
Use the four-way controller (23)
to change the sensitivity.
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
8M
Quality Level
Auto
White Balance AWB
50
AF Setting
100
AE Metering
200
Sensitivity
400
Auto
MENU Cancel
Saving the Sensitivity 1p.99
In Candlelight mode, you can also set the sensitivity to 800.
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Taking Pictures
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OK
OK
Shutter release
button
MENU
Four-way
controller
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
8M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit
MENU button
Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)
You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture.
Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or
underexposed.
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.
To brighten, set a positive (+) value. To
darken, set a negative (–) value.
You can choose the EV setting in the range
of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps.
4
Rec. Mode
EV Compensation ±0.0
Movie
Shake Reduction
Digital Zoom
Instant Review 1sec
Memory
Taking Pictures
1
4
MENU Exit
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Saving the EV Compensation Value 1p.99
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
8M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit
MENU button
Selecting the Settings for Taking Movies
You can select the recorded pixels and quality level for taking movies.
4
1
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 [Movie].
Rec. Mode
EV Compensation ±0.0
Movie
Shake Reduction
Digital Zoom
Instant Review 1sec
Memory
MENU Exit
Press the four-way controller (5).
The Movie setting menu appears.
Movie
Recorded Pixels 640
Quality Level
Movie anti-shake
MENU
Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Movies
You can choose the number of recorded pixels from 640 (640×480) and
320 (320×240). The more pixels are selected, the larger the file size. The
data volume also varies depending on the quality level setting.
Recorded Pixels
640 (640×480)
320 (320×240)
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You can view high-quality movies at VGA size. The recordable time
is shorter.
The file size is small and the recordable time is longer.
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
Movie
Recorded Pixels 640
Quality Level
320
30fps
Movie anti-shake
Rec. time
00:05:23
MENU Cancel
OK
OK
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Size and Quality of Movies 1p.25
4
You can choose the quality level from C, D and E. The more E,
the clearer the movie appears and the larger the data volume.
4
5
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Quality Level].
Press the four-way controller (5).
Movie
Taking Pictures
Selecting the Quality Level of Movies
Recorded Pixels 640
Quality Level
Movie anti-shake
The pull-down menu appears.
6
MENU
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select Quality Level.
The recordable time for the selected quality
level appears.
7
Movie
Recorded Pixels 640
Quality Level
Movie anti-shake
Rec. time Off
00:05:23
MENU Cancel
OK
OK
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
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Compensating for Camera Shake While Taking Movies
When you set Movie anti-shake to On, you can compensate for camera
shake, which is more likely to occur while taking movies. To reduce
camera shake while taking still pictures, refer to “Taking Pictures Using
the Shake Reduction Function” (p.52).
4
5
4
Taking Pictures
90
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Movie anti-shake].
Use the four-way controller (45)
to select O (On)/P (Off).
Movie
Recorded Pixels 640
Quality Level
Movie anti-shake
MENU
Shutter release
button
MENU
Four-way
controller
MENU button
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
8M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit
Setting the Shake Reduction for Still Pictures
To use the shake reduction function for still pictures (p.52), you need to
set [Shake Reduction] to On in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
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).
Rec. Mode
EV Compensation ±0.0
Movie
Shake Reduction
Digital Zoom
Instant Review 1sec
Memory
4
Taking Pictures
1
On:
(Shake Reduction On) is displayed
MENU Exit
on the capture screen.
Off:
(Shake Reduction Off) is displayed on the capture screen.
4
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
You can also select O (On)/P (Off) using the Green button. This
function cannot be used when assigning a function other than Shake
Reduction to the Green button. (1p.93)
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Shutter release
button
MENU
Four-way
controller
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
8M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit
MENU button
Setting the Instant Review Time
You can choose the Instant Review time from Off (no display), 1 sec., 2
sec., 3 sec., 4 sec., and 5 sec.
4
1
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.
4
5
Rec. Mode
EV Compensation ±0.0
Movie
Shake Reduction
Digital Zoom
Instant Review 1sec
Memory
MENU Exit
Use the four-way controller (23)
to change the display time.
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Rec. Mode
EV Compensation ±0.0
5sec
4sec
Movie
Shake Reduction 3sec
Digital Zoom
2sec
1sec
Instant Review 1sec
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
8M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit
MENU button
Setting the Green Button
Registering a Function (Shake Reduction) · (Initialize Rec. Mode) ·
(Movie)
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
4
Taking Pictures
You can register one of the four functions: Shake Reduction (p.91),
Initialize Rec. Mode (p.101), Movie (p.59) or Fn Setting (p.94) on the
Green button. The function can be activated simply by pressing the
Green button.
Rec. Mode
Green Button
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
MENU Exit
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select the function you want to
register.
Green Button
Shake Reduction
Initialize Rec. Mode
Movie
Fn Setting
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
MENU Cancel
OK
OK
As the initial setting, Shake Reduction is registered.
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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 93.
4
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Fn Setting].
5
Press the OK button.
The Fn Setting screen appears.
4
Taking Pictures
6
7
+
+
+
+
Shake Reduction
Initialize Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Movie
EV Compensation
Fn Setting
WB White Balance
Quality Level
MENU Cancel
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
Green Button
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.
9 Press the OK button.
10 Press the shutter release button
halfway.
Green Button
+
+
+
+
EV Compensation
Shake Reduction
Recorded
SharpnessPixels
EV
Compensation
Saturation
WB White
Balance
Contrast
ISO Sensitivity
Off
MENU Cancel
OK
OK
The camera is ready to take the picture.
This function is activated only when assigning 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 anti-Shake
(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
Movie mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Movie anti-shake
White Balance
EV Compensation
Sensitivity
Sharpness
EV Compensation
Shake Reduction
Saturation
Contrast
Sharpness
Saturation
Off
Contrast
Off
4
Taking Pictures
AE Metering
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Shutter release
button
MENU
Four-way
controller
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
8M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit
MENU button
Setting the Image Sharpness
You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft
outlines.
4
1
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 [Sharpness].
Use the four-way controller (45)
to adjust sharpness.
To soften the contours, choose (–) and to
sharpen the contours, choose (+).
4
Rec. Mode
Green Button
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
MENU Exit
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
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
8M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit
MENU button
Setting the Color Saturation
You can set the color saturation.
1
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
3
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Saturation].
Use the four-way controller (45)
to adjust saturation.
To reduce the saturation, choose (–) and
to increase the saturation, choose (+).
4
Rec. Mode
Green Button
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
MENU Exit
Taking Pictures
2
4
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
The Saturation setting is saved when the camera is turned off.
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Shutter release
button
MENU
Four-way
controller
MENU button
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
8M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit
Setting the Image Contrast
You can set the image contrast.
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 [Contrast].
Use the four-way controller (45)
to adjust contrast.
To reduce the contrast, choose (–) and to
increase the contrast, choose (+).
4
Rec. Mode
Green Button
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
MENU Exit
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
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 choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the
camera is turned off. If you select O (On), the settings will be saved in
the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off. If
you select P (Off), the settings will be reset to the defaults when the
camera is turned off.
Item
Description
Default
Setting
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
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
4
Taking Pictures
Flash Mode
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
• Menu items not included in [Memory] will also be saved in the
settings selected on the menus for each function when the camera
is turned off.
• The zoom position setting in the digital zoom range will not be
saved even if [Zoom Position] is set to O(On) in [Memory].
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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 [Memory] menu appears.
4
5
4
Taking Pictures
100
6
Rec. Mode
EV Compensation ±0.0
Movie
Shake Reduction
Digital Zoom
Instant Review 1sec
1
Memory
MENU Exit
Use the four-way controller (23)
to choose an item.
Use the four-way controller (45)
to select O (On) or P (Off).
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Memory
Flash Mode
Drive Mode
Focus Mode
Zoom Position
MF Position
White Balance
MENU Cancel
OK
OK
Returning the Shooting Functions to the
Default Settings
This function lets you return all the shooting function settings to the
defaults.
All the items on the [A Rec.Mode] menu and the settings for the capture
mode, flash, drive, focus, and displayed information are reset.
For details on Rec. Mode menu, refer to “Menu List” (p.44).
1
Press the Green button in Capture mode.
The [Initialize Rec. Mode?] message appears.
2
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Initialize].
3
Press the OK button.
4
Initialize Rec. Mode?
Initialize
Cancel
OK
OK
This function is activated only when assigning Initialize Rec.Mode to
the Green Button. (1p.93)
Taking Pictures
All the shooting function settings return to
the defaults and the camera returns to
Capture mode.
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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.
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Recording and Playback of Sound
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2
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select O.
3
Press the OK button.
4
Voice Recording
MENU Cancel
The recordable time appears on the LCD
monitor.
1 Remaining recordable time
2 Recording time
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.
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 choose the
recording to play back.
3
Press the four-way controller (2).
• The following operations can be
performed during playback.
Four-way controller (2)
4
00:00:11
00:00:34
Pauses playback
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12:00
Press again to
resume
Length of recording
playback
If there are no recorded indexes:
Four-way controller (4) Rewinds about five seconds
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
Increases the volume
Zoom button (x)
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.115)
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Recording and Playback of Sound
2
Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way
controller (45) to choose 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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Four-way controller
Playing Back a Voice Memo
1
5
Recording and Playback of Sound
106
Enter the Playback mode and use
the four-way controller (45) to
choose 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
100-0010
01/24/2006
12:00
Press the four-way controller (2).
Playback starts.
The following operations can be performed during playback.
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.115
Playback/Deleting/Editing
Playing Back Images
You can play back images recorded on the SD Memory Card when a
card is inserted in the camera, or in the built-in memory when no card is
inserted.
Shutter release button
Zoom button
Four-way controller
MENU button
Playing Back Still Pictures
Press the Q Playback button.
Refer to “Playing Back an Image” (p.33), or “Playing Back the Previous
or Next Image” (p.33) for instructions on playing back images.
You can display images magnified up to eight times.
1
2
Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way
controller (45) to choose the image to magnify.
Press x/y on the zoom button.
2.0x
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 portion of the image is
magnified.
Playback/Deleting/Editing
Zoom Display
6
Guide
• The following operations can be performed while the magnified image
is displayed.
Four-way controller (2345) Moves the position to be magnified
Makes the image bigger
Zoom button (x)
Zoom button (w)
Makes the image smaller
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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.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
2
3
Press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Quick Zoom].
4
Use the four-way controller (45)
to select O (On)/P (Off).
5
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
6
Playback/Deleting/Editing
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Set-up
Video Out
NTSC
Brightness Level
Power Saving 5sec
Quick Zoom
Quick Delete
Auto Power Off 3min
MENU Exit
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 choose 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 while pause is engaged.
Four-way controller (4) Frame reverse
Four-way controller (5) Frame forward
Four-way controller (2) Releases the pause function
OK button
Changes the display mode (1p.110)
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Playback/Deleting/Editing
• The following operations can be
performed during playback.
Four-way controller (4) Fast-rewind playback
01/24/2006
Four-way controller (5) Fast-forward
12:00
playback
Four-way controller (2) Pause
OK button
Changes the display mode (1p.110)
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
Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in Playback
mode. Pressing the OK button changes the display mode.The Histogram
is not displayed while playing back movies.
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
/01/24/2006
01/24/2006
8 Four-way controller operation guide
12:00
8
6
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
8M
brightest at the right end) and the vertical axis
AWB
shows the number of pixels.
ISO 100
1 Recorded pixels 2 Quality level
01/24/2006
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.
Normal Display
Saving the Display Mode 1p.99
110
7
Zoom button
Four-way controller
OK button
Nine-Image Display
You can display nine images at the same time.
1
Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way
controller (45) to choose an image.
2
Press w/f on the zoom button.
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 (first frame appears)
O (without image) : Sound file only
: Undisplayable image
3
6
Playback/Deleting/Editing
A page consisting of nine thumbnail images
appears. The displayed images change
nine at a time page by page.
Use the four-way controller (2345) to
?
move the frame. When ten or more images
100-0010
have been saved, if you choose an upperSelected image
left image and press the four-way controller
(4), the previous page appears. Similarly, if
you choose a lower-right image and press the four-way controller (5),
the next page appears.
Press the OK button.
The screen returns to full screen display of the selected image.
Pressing the MENU button, OK button or x/y on the zoom button
returns the screen to full screen display of the selected image.
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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
6
Playback/Deleting/Editing
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3
4
5
6
Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way
controller (45) to choose the image with which to start
the slideshow.
Press the four-way controller (3).
Slideshow
The Mode Palette appears.
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select
(Slideshow).
Press the OK button.
Use the four-way controller (45)
to change the playback interval.
Choose from the following: [3 sec], [5 sec],
[10 sec], [20 sec], [30 sec].
Use the four-way controller (3) to
select [Screen Effect].
MENU Cancel
Interval
Screen Effect
Sound Effect
MENU
OK
OK
3sec
Wipe
OK
Start
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.
If you press the OK button while playing back the slideshow, the slide
show is paused. Press the OK button during playback pause to
resume the slideshow.
Press any button other than the OK button to stop the slideshow.
[Stop] appears on the LCD monitor.
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Playback/Deleting/Editing
• 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.
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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.
6
Playback/Deleting/Editing
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1
Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way
controller (45) to choose the image, movie or sound
to delete.
2
Press the Green 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 from Instant Review. (1p.92)
• You cannot delete protected (Z) images, movies or sounds.
(1p.119)
• If [Quick Delete] is set to On in the [B Set-up] menu, Step 3 can
be omitted. (1p.115)
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 choose 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.
Setting the Quick Delete Function
6
When the Quick Delete function is set to On, the Delete screen appears
with [Delete] already selected.
Playback/Deleting/Editing
1
2
Press the MENU button.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [B Set-up] menu appears.
3
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quick
Delete].
4
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On)/P
(Off).
5
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The camera is ready to take pictures.
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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.
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Playback/Deleting/Editing
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2
Use the four-way controller (2) to
select [Delete all].
3
Press the OK button.
Delete all images/sounds
Delete All
Cancel
MENU
OK
All the images and sounds will be deleted.
You cannot delete protected (Z) images, movies or sounds.
(1p.119)
OK
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
Press the Green button.
P appears on the images and sound files.
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to choose the images
and sound files that you want to
delete and press the OK button.
O appears on the selected images and
?
MENU Cancel
Delete OK
sound files.
If you select an image and press x/y on
the Zoom button, the selected image appears in single-image display
for two seconds, enabling you to check whether you really want to
delete it or not. However, protected images cannot be displayed in
single-image display.
6
Playback/Deleting/Editing
3
?
Select & Delete 100-0010
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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 (Z) images, movies or sounds.
(1p.119)
6
Playback/Deleting/Editing
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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
3
The Mode Palette appears.
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select Z (Protect).
Press the OK button.
6
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
Playback/Deleting/Editing
4
Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller
(45) to choose the image, movie or sound to protect.
Press the four-way controller (3).
All Images/Sounds
Cancel
OK
OK
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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
The [Protect all images/sounds] message
appears.
6
Playback/Deleting/Editing
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Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [All Images/Sounds].
Press the OK button.
7
8
Select image/sound
All Images/Sounds
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.
Viewing Images on AV Equipment
1
AUDIO
VIDEO (L)
(R)
2
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.
Open the PC/AV 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.
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Playback/Deleting/Editing
1
6
Turn the camera on.
Changing the Video Output Format 1p.159
121
• If you intend to use the camera for a long time, use of the AC
adapter kit K-AC8 (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 will be 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
6
Playback/Deleting/Editing
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Press the Q Playback button.
Press the Shutter button or the zoom button of the
remote control unit.
Shutter button: displays the next image.
Zoom button: displays the previous image.
• As there is no zoom button on the remote control unit F, only an
operation using the shutter 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.
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: Choose the number of copies up to a maximum of 99.
Date: Specify whether you want the date imprinted on the print or not.
Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way
controller (45) to choose the image to print.
2
Press the four-way controller (3).
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1
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
123
6
Use the four-way controller (23)
to choose the number of copies.
100-0010
DPOF setting for
this image
1
Copies
Date
Date
MENU Cancel
7
Use the Green button to select O
(On)/P (Off) of [Date].
O (On) : The date will be imprinted.
P (Off) : The date will not be imprinted.
8
Press the OK button.
Prints can be made according to the
settings.
OK
OK
100-0010
DPOF setting for
this image
1
Copies
Date
Date
MENU Cancel
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.
Four-way controller
OK button
Green button
Printing All Images
1
2
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 choose the number of copies.
You can print up to 99 copies.
7
Use the Green button to choose
whether to insert the date or not.
O (On) : The date will be imprinted.
P (Off) : The date will not be imprinted.
8
DPOF setting for
all images
Copies
1
Date
Date
MENU Cancel
OK
OK
Press the OK button.
Prints can be made according to the settings.
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Playback/Deleting/Editing
3
4
5
6
Enter the Playback mode and press the four-way
controller (3).
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 cancelled 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-USB17) 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.
• You are recommended to use the AC adapter kit K-AC8 (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.
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1
126
Select [PictBridge] for [USB Connection] on the
[B Set-up] menu.
1“Changing the USB Connection Mode” (p.159)
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
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 choose the image to print.
100-0010
Print this image
Use the four-way controller (23)
to choose the number of copies.
You can print up to 99 copies.
5
Use the Green button to choose
whether to insert the date or not.
OK
Copies
1
Date
Date
MENU Cancel
OK
Print
O (On) : The date will be imprinted.
P (Off) : The date will not be imprinted.
6
Press the OK button.
7
Press the Green button.
6
Print with this setting?
Paper Size
Setting
Paper Type
Setting
Quality
Setting
Border Status
Setting
Change
OK
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
Setting
Setting
Setting
Setting
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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.
MENU
127
9
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to choose the paper
size.
You can select only the print sizes available
with the printer you are using.
10 Press the OK button.
11 Repeat Step 8 to 10 to set
Paper Size
Setting
Card
L
100x150
Postcard
4”x6”
2L
8”x10”
A4
Letter
11”x17”
A3
MENU Cancel
OK
OK
[Paper Type] [Quality] and [Border Status].
When the Paper Size is set to [
Setting], images are printed
according to the printer settings.
Paper Type with more E supports higher quality paper.
Quality with more E 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
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1
2
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print All].
Press the OK button.
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.
100-0010
Print all images
Copies
Total
1
20
Date
Date
MENU Cancel
OK
Print
To set these items and print the images, refer to Steps 4 to 11 on
“Printing Single Images” (pages 127 to 128).
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
5
10
MENU Cancel
Date
OK
Print
To set the number of copies and the date imprint, refer to “Setting the
Printing Service” (p.123). To print the images, refer to Steps 4 to 11 on
“Printing Single Images” (pages 127 to 128).
Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer
Disconnect the camera from the printer when you have finished printing.
Turn the camera off.
Disconnect the USB cable from the camera.
Disconnect the USB cable from the printer.
When you disconnect the USB cable from the camera before you
turn the camera off, the camera returns to Playback mode.
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1
2
3
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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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Resizing Single Images
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
The Resize screen appears.
MENU Cancel
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OK
OK
5
Use the four-way controller (45)
to change the size.
6
Press the four-way controller (3).
The frame moves to [Quality Level].
100-0010
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
8M
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.
• Movies cannot be resized.
• You cannot select a larger size than that of the original image.
• You can also select 7M (3072×2304) and 6M (2816×2112) for
image resizing.
• Protected (Z) images cannot be overwritten.
• You can resize only still pictures taken with this camera.
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Four-way controller
OK button
Trimming Images
You can trim 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 trim.
Press the four-way controller (3).
The Mode Palette appears.
3
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select
(Trimming).
4
Press the OK button.
Trimming
6
Playback/Deleting/Editing
MENU Cancel
OK
The Trimming screen appears.
5
Trim the image.
• Operations that can be performed on the
Trimming screen
MENU
6
OK
Zoom button: Changes the size of the
OK
trimming
Four-way controller (2345):
Moves the trimming position up, down, left and right
MENU button: Returns to the Mode Palette.
Press the OK button.
The trimmed image is saved as a separate image.
• Movies cannot be trimmed.
• The image size is changed and saved.
• You can trim only still pictures taken with this camera.
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OK
Four-way controller
OK button
Rotating the Displayed Image
You can rotate a displayed image on the LCD monitor.
1
In Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) to
select the image to be rotated.
2
Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode.
3
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select s
(Image Rotation).
Image Rotation
6
Press the OK button.
The Image Rotation screen appears.
5
6
MENU
Cancel
OK
OK
Press the four-way controller (5)
or the four-way controller (4).
The image is rotated 90° clockwise each
time you press the four-way controller (5),
and the image is rotated 90° counter
clockwise each time you press the four-way
controller (4).
MENU
Playback/Deleting/Editing
4
The Mode Palette appears.
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 choose from thirteen filters: B&W, Sepia, Eight different colors,
B&W + Red, B&W + Green, and B&W + Blue.
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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.
Playback/Deleting/Editing
3
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select
(Color Filter).
4
Press the OK button.
5
6
7
8
Color Filter
MENU Cancel
OK
OK
MENU Cancel
OK
OK
The color filter screen appears.
Use the four-way controller (23)
to choose a desired filter.
Press the OK button.
The overwrite confirmation screen appears.
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 the color
filter (eight colors).
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.
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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 choose from five filters: Soft, Illustration, Special
Effect 1, Special Effect 2 and Slim.
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1
Use the four-way controller (45) in Playback mode to
choose an image to edit.
2
Press the four-way controller (3).
The Mode Palette appears.
Playback/Deleting/Editing
3
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select
(Digital Filter).
4
Press the OK button.
Digital Filter
The Digital Filter screen appears.
MENU Cancel
5
Press the four-way controller
(23) to select a desired filter.
6
Press the OK button.
OK
SOFT
1
2
The overwrite confirmation screen appears.
MENU Cancel
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OK
OK
OK
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 the slim filter.
6
Press the four-way controller
(45) to adjust the strength of the
slim effect.
7
SOFT
1
2
Press the OK button.
The overwrite confirmation screen
appears.
MENU Cancel
OK
OK
8
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
9
Press the OK button.
6
The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels
and quality level as the original.
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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
choose an image to edit.
2
Press the four-way controller (3).
The Mode Palette appears.
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3
4
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select &
(Brightness Filter).
Brightness Filter
MENU Cancel
OK
OK
Press the OK button.
The brightness filter screen appears.
5
Use the four-way controller (45)
to adjust the brightness.
Each time you press the four-way controller
OK OK
MENU Cancel
(5), the image becomes brighter step by
step and each time you press the four-way
controller (4), the image becomes darker step by step. The brightness
is selected between -2.0EV and +2.0EV by 1/3EV step.
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.
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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.
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3
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select
(Movie Edit).
4
Press the OK button.
The Movie Edit screen appears. Choose the
editing function that you want to use.
Movie Edit
MENU Cancel
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.
Save as Still Image
Divide Movies
Extract
Cancel
OK
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OK
OK
7
Use the four-way controller (45)
to choose the frame you want to
save.
8
Press the OK button.
The selected frame is saved as a still
picture.
Select image to save
MENU Cancel
OK
OK
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
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to determine the
dividing position.
8
MENU Cancel
OK
OK
6
Press the OK button.
The confirmation screen appears.
9
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Divide].
10 Press the OK button.
The movie is divided at the specified
position and the two portions are saved as
separate files.
Divide at this position?
Divide
Cancel
OK
OK
Playback/Deleting/Editing
2 : Plays the movie
3 : Stops the movie
4 : Reverses the movie frame by frame
(available only during pause)
5 : Advances the movie frame by frame
(available only during pause)
Select image for
dividing position
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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.
The movie is paused. During pause, you
can move forwards or backwards a frame
by pressing the four-way controller (45).
8
9
6
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Choose the start point
to extract
MENU Cancel
OK
OK
Press the OK button.
Press the four-way controller (2)
to play back the movie and press it
again to select the desired end
point.
The movie is paused. During pause, you
can move forwards or backwards a frame
by pressing the four-way controller (45).
10 Press the OK button.
The extracted movie is saved.
Choose the end point
to extract
MENU Cancel
OK
OK
Four-way controller
OK button
Red-eye Compensation
You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to
appear with red eyes.
1
Enter the Playback mode and press the four-way
controller (45) to choose the image you want to
correct.
2
Press the four-way controller (3).
The Mode Palette appears.
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select Z
(Red-eye Compensation).
4
Press the OK button.
A confirmation dialog for overwriting the
image appears.
5
6
Red-eye Compensation
MENU Cancel
OK
OK
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.
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3
The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels
and quality level as the original.
• The red-eye compensation function cannot be used on movies or
on images where red eyes cannot be detected by the camera. An
error message appears in Step 4.
• The red-eye compensation function can only be used with still
pictures taken with this camera.
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Four-way controller
OK 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.
1
Use the four-way controller (45)
in Playback mode to choose the
image to which you want to add a
frame.
2
Press the four-way controller (3).
6
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 choose a frame.
Select the frame
for composite
Change
6
7
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 available option for
protected images.
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Frame Composite
Overwrite
original image?
Overwrite
Save as
Cancel
OK OK
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
of size 2M and 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, choose the frame you
want to remove and press the Green button.
2
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose 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.
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
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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).
The Image/Sound Copy screen appears.
Choose the copying method you want to
use.
3
Image/Sound Copy
MENU Cancel
OK
OK
Press the OK button.
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
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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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2
Press the four-way controller
(2345) to choose
(Start-up
Screen).
3
Press the OK button.
Start-up Screen
The screen for setting start-up screen
MENU Cancel
appears.You can choose 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
choose an image for the start-up
screen, and press the OK button.
USER
Change
MENU Cancel
To change a captured image set as a startup screen to other image, press the Green button once to delete the
image and press it once more to select other captured image.
5
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to play 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
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How to recall the [B Set-up] menu
Shutter
release
button
Rec. Mode
MENU
Four-way
controller
Recorded Pixels
8M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit
OK button
MENU button
Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in
Memory
Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card if you are
using a card, and all the data 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.
• Formatting will delete protected data too. Be careful.
7
Settings
1
2
Select [Format] on the [B 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 to take 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/
English
USB Connection PC
MENU 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 [B Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The Sound screen appears.
Changing the Volume
3
Use the four-way controller (45)
to change the operation volume.
Sound
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.
MENU
7
1
1
1
1
Settings
Operation Volume
Playback Volume
Start-up Sound
Shutter Sound
Operation Sound
Self-timer Sound
The camera is ready to take pictures.
151
How to recall the [B Set-up] menu
Shutter
release
button
Rec. Mode
MENU
Four-way
controller
OK button
Recorded Pixels
8M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
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.
7
Settings
152
Sound
Operation Volume
Playback Volume
Start-up Sound
Shutter Sound
Operation Sound
Self-timer Sound
1
1
1
1
5
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [1], [2], [3], [Off] or
[USER].
6
Change the [Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound], and
[Self-timer Sound] in the same way.
7
Press the shutter release button halfway.
MENU
The camera is ready to take pictures.
The Sound settings are saved when the camera is turned off.
Set-up
OK
Format
Sound
Date Adjust
World Time
Language/
English
USB Connection PC
MENU Exit
Setting the User Sound
You can set the first two seconds of your favorite recorded sound as the
user sound and then use this as the start-up sound or shutter sound. The
sound to be used is recorded with the camera. (1 p.102)
1
2
Select [USER] in Step 5 on page 152.
Press the OK button.
100 - 0025
The Playback screen appears if a sound
that can be used as the user sound has
been saved in the camera. [USER] appears
for the sound set as the user sound.
3
Use the four-way controller (45)
to choose a sound file.
MENU
OK OK
4
Press the OK button.
Settings
Four-way controller (2) Plays back the first two seconds of the sound file
Four-way controller (3) Stops playback
7
The selected sound is set as the user sound for the start-up sound or
shutter sound.
153
How to recall the [B Set-up] menu
Shutter
release
button
Rec. Mode
MENU
Four-way
controller
OK button
Recorded Pixels
8M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
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. Choose [mm/dd/yy],
[dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].
1
2
Select [Date Adjust] on the [B 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 choose the date display style.
Settings
5
7
Press the four-way controller (5).
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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mm/dd/yy 24h
Date
01/01/2006
Time
0:00
MENU Cancel
The frame moves to [24h].
6
Date Adjust
Date Style
OK OK
Date Adjust
Date Style
mm/dd/yy 24h
Date
01/01/2006
Time
0:00
MENU Cancel
OK
OK
Set-up
OK
Format
Sound
Date Adjust
World Time
Language/
English
USB Connection PC
MENU Exit
8
Press the four-way controller (3).
The frame moves to [Date].
9
Date Adjust
Date Style
mm/dd/yy 24h
Date
01/01/2006
Time
0:00
MENU Cancel
Press the four-way controller (5).
The frame moves to month.
10 Use the four-way controller (23)
to change the month.
OK
OK
Date Adjust
Date Style
mm/dd/yy 24h
Date
01/01/2006
Time
0:00
11 Press the OK button.
7
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 confirmed.
12 Press the shutter release button halfway.
The camera is ready to take pictures.
155
How to recall the [B Set-up] menu
Shutter
release
button
Rec. Mode
MENU
Four-way
controller
OK button
Recorded Pixels
8M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
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.27) 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
Select [World Time] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The World Time screen appears.
3
7
Use the four-way controller (45)
to select X (Destination) or W
(Hometown).
World Time
Select time
12:00AM
Destination
New York
Hometown
New York
DST
DST
DST
OFF
Settings
MENU
X : Displays the time in the city selected
as the Destination city
W : Displays the time in the city selected as the Hometown city
4
Press the four-way controller (3) to select X
(Destination).
5
Press the four-way controller (5).
Destination
The Destination screen appears. The city
that is currently selected blinks on the map.
6
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.
156
New York
DST
MENU Cancel
+0:00
OK
OK
Set-up
OK
Format
Sound
Date Adjust
World Time
Language/
English
USB Connection PC
MENU Exit
7
8
Use the four-way controller (3) to select [DST].
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or 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.
7
Settings
The camera is ready to take pictures.
157
How to recall the [B Set-up] menu
Rec. Mode
MENU
Four-way
controller
OK button
Recorded Pixels
8M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit
MENU button
Changing the Display Language
You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc.
are displayed.
You can choose from English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese,
Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Thai, Korean, Chinese (traditional and
simplified), and Japanese.
7
Settings
158
1
2
3
Select [Language/
4
5
Press the OK button.
] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the
language.
Press the MENU button.
Set-up
OK
Format
Sound
Date Adjust
World Time
Language/
English
USB Connection PC
MENU Exit
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 [B Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The pull-down menu appears.
3
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [PC] or
[PictBridge].
4
Press the Q Playback button.
The camera is ready to play back images.
7
Changing the Video Output Format
Settings
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 [B 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].
Choose the video output format to match the output format of the TV.
4
Press the Q Playback button.
The camera is ready to play back images.
159
How to recall the [B Set-up] menu
Rec. Mode
Playback
button
MENU
Four-way
controller
Recorded Pixels
8M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit
MENU button
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 [B Set-up] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the
brightness.
Moving the slider leftwards makes the LCD monitor darker and moving
rightwards makes it brighter.
3
Press the Q Playback button.
The camera is ready to play back images.
7
Settings
160
Set-up
OK
Format
Sound
Date Adjust
World Time
Language/
English
USB Connection PC
MENU 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 [B 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
Settings
The camera is ready to play back images.
7
161
How to recall the [B Set-up] menu
Rec. Mode
Playback
button
MENU
Four-way
controller
Recorded Pixels
8M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit
MENU button
Setting Auto Power Off
You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is
performed for a fixed time.
1
2
Select [Auto Power Off] on the [B 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.
7
The camera is ready to play back images.
Settings
The Auto Power Off function will not work when the USB cable is
connected.
Setting the Guide Display
You can display the information on the mode you are currently using and
the functions that are assigned to the Green button, etc., right after
starting up the camera in Capture mode or switching to the Capture
mode from other modes.
1
2
3
Select [Guide Display] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On)/P (Off).
Press the Q Playback button.
The camera is ready to play back images.
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Set-up
OK
Format
Sound
Date Adjust
World Time
Language/
English
USB Connection PC
MENU 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 [B 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
7
Settings
The settings return to the defaults and the
camera is ready to take or play back
images.
Reset
163
Appendix
List of City
This is a list of cities which you can choose for the World Time.
Region
North
America
Central and
South
America
Europe
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Appendix
Africa/West
Asia
164
City
Region
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
Berlin
Stockholm
Athens
Helsinki
Moscow
Dakar
Algiers
Johannesburg
Istanbul
Cairo
Jerusalem
Africa/West
Asia
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
East Asia
Oceania
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.99).
Reset Setting
Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the Reset
function (1p.163).
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
p.76
p.78
p.79
p.81
p.82
p.83
p.84
p.85
p.87
p.88
p.89
p.90
p.91
p.70
p.92
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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 anti-shake
Shake Reduction
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Last
Memory
Setting
8M
Yes
D (Better)
Yes
F (Auto)
∗
J (Multiple)
Yes
On
Yes
On
Yes
L (Multi-segment)
∗
Auto
∗
∗
±0.0
640 (640×480)
Yes
C(Best)
Yes
Yes
On
Yes
On
On
∗
1 sec
Yes
Default Setting
165
Item
Default Setting
Flash Mode
On
Last
Memory
Setting
-
Drive Mode
Off
-
Yes
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
On
Off
On
Shake Reduction
Normal
Normal
Normal
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.74
p.63
to
p.68
p.71
p.69
p.72
p.79
p.84
p.85
p.87
p.70
p.49
p.93
p.96
p.97
p.98
z [B Set-up] Menu
Item
8
Sound
Appendix
Date
Adjust
Operation Volume
Playback Volume
Start-up Sound
Shutter Sound
Operation Sound
Self-timer Sound
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.151
p.154
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
p.156
Item
Language/
USB Connection
Video Out
Brightness Level
Power Saving
Quick Zoom
Quick Delete
Auto Power Off
Guide Display
Reset
Default Setting
According to
initial setting
PC
According to
initial setting
4
5 sec
Off
Off
3 min
On
Cancel
Last
Memory
Setting
Reset
Setting
Page
Yes
No
p.27
Yes
Yes
p.159
Yes
No
p.159
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
p.160
p.161
p.108
p.115
p.162
p.162
p.163
Reset
Setting
Page
Yes
Yes
Yes
p.112
No
-
p.130
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
-
p.132
p.146
p.133
p.134
p.136
p.138
No
-
p.140
-
-
p.143
-
-
p.105
Yes
No
p.119
Yes
No
p.123
Yes
Yes
p.148
Yes
Yes
p.144
z Playback Mode Palette Items
Item
u
Interval
Slideshow Screen Effect
Sound Effect
n
Resize
o
p
s
[
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
-
Last
Memory
Setting
Yes
Yes
Yes
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&
Trimming
Image/Sound Copy
Image Rotation
Color Filter
Digital Filter
Brightness Filter
Default Setting
167
z Capture Mode and Functions
Yes: Available
No: Not available
Flash
Manual Focus
Infinity,
Macro, Pan Focus,
Self-timer
Continuous Shooting
Remote Control
Digital Zoom
LCD Off
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
(*2)
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
(*3)
Yes
-
-
-
-
-
-
Yes
Auto Picture
R Program
A Night Scene
q Infinity
I Flower
Capture Mode
Portrait
x Candlelight
L Surf & Snow
Sport
E Pet
Text
K Food
Frame
Y
Composite (*1)
C Movie
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Appendix
168
O
Voice
Recording
Flash
Manual Focus
Infinity,
Macro, Pan Focus,
Self-timer
Continuous Shooting
Remote Control
Digital Zoom
LCD Off
y Digital Zoom
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
-
No
(*4)
Macro Mode
Yes
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
s Infinity Mode
No
(*2)
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
z Manual Focus
Yes
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Continuous
Shooting
No
(*2)
Yes
-
-
-
Yes
Yes
q
Others
j
*1: If you enter this mode when LCD is set to Off, the LCD monitor returns to normal display.
*2: Flash is fixed to off.
*3: Available only when Movie anti-shake is set to Off.
*4: The digital zoom is canceled when the LCD monitor is set to Off.
z Capture Mode and Default Setting of Each Function
Contrast
c
c
c
8
6
1
2
2
2
3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
8
8
9
9
7
7
9
9
a
b
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
Appendix
E
Saturation
x
L
0
Sharpness
I
Sensitivity
q
AE Metering
O
Aux. AF light
C
Program
Night Scene
Movie
Voice Recording
Infinity
Flower
Portrait
Candlelight
Surf & Snow
Sport
Pet
Focus Limiter
A
Focusing Area
R
White Balance
Recorded Pixels
Flash Mode
5
Auto Picture
169
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
Appendix
170
Sensitivity
8
AE Metering
* Blank means no changes of settings.
1: Fixed to Flash Off
2: Set to Flash Off (Setting can be changed)
3: Fixed to 4M (2304x1728)
4: Fixed to 3M (2048x1536)
5: Fixed to AWB
6: Fixed to Spot
7: Set to the automatic tracking AF
8: Fixed to Off
9: Set to Off (Setting can be changed)
0: Fixed to Multi-segment
a: Fixed to center-weighted
b: Fixed to Auto
c: Fixed to normal
9
9
Aux. AF light
4
Focus Limiter
5
5
Focusing Area
White Balance
Y
Text
Food
Frame
Composite
Recorded Pixels
Flash Mode
K
c
c
c
c
c
c
Optional Accessories
A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera.
USB cable I-USB17 (∗)
AV cable I-AVC7 (∗)
Camera case O-CC35
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 charging stand D-BC42 (∗)
Battery charger K-BC8
AC adapter kit K-AC8
Products marked with an asterisk (∗) are the same as those supplied
with the camera.
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Appendix
Battery charger K-BC8 and AC adapter kit K-AC8 include AC plug cord
D-CO2 (*). The ending of the AC plug cord name differs depending on
the country.
171
Messages
Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during
camera operation.
8
Appendix
172
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.91)
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.22, 114)
Change the quality/size and try again. (p.130)
Image/sound cannot be You can only record up to 5000 files due to the specifications
of the camera, even when using a large volume SD Memory
created
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.150)
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.
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
Image folder could not
be created
Protected
This image/sound
cannot be processed
No image to be
processed
The battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery or replace
with charged battery. (p.14)
The largest folder number has been used and the largest
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. 22, 150)
The image or sound you are trying to delete is protected.
You are trying to resize, trim, protect an image, or you are
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.
There is no file that can be processed with the Playback
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
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.
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173
Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Camera will not Battery is not installed
turn on
Battery is installed
incorrectly
No image on
the LCD
monitor
Shutter will not
release
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Picture is dark
Remedy
Check battery is installed. If not, install
battery.
Check orientation of battery.
Reinsert battery, making sure that the
battery matches the label inside the
battery compartment. (p.14)
Battery power is low
Insert a charged battery or use the AC
adapter.
LCD monitor is set to Off Press OK/Display button to turn LCD
monitor on.
Image is displayed but is Image on LCD monitor may be hard to see
hard to see
when taking pictures outside in sunlight.
Flash is charging
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.
No available space on
Insert SD Memory Card with available space
SD Memory Card or in or delete unwanted images. (p.22, 114)
built-in memory
Recording
Wait until recording is finished.
The number of image,
Change SD Memory Cards or delete
movie, and sound files unwanted files.
recorded on the SD
Memory Card has
reached 5000.
Subject is too far away in Picture becomes dark if subject is too far
a dark environment,
away. Take picture within range of flash.
such as a night scene
Background is dark
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 mode to
ensure both person and background are
clear. (p.49, 58)
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Problem
Cause
Remedy
Subject is not in Subject difficult to focus Subjects difficult to focus on using
autofocus: objects with little contrast (blue
focus
on
sky, white walls, etc.), dark objects, finely
patterned objects, fast-moving objects,
scenery through window or net, etc. Lock
focus on another object located at same
distance (press shutter release button
halfway), then aim at target and press
shutter release button fully, or use Manual
Focus mode.
Subject is not in focusing Position subject in focus frame (focusing
area) in middle of LCD monitor. If the
area
subject is outside the focusing area, aim
the camera at the subject and lock the
focus (press shutter release button
halfway), then compose picture and press
the shutter release button fully.
Subject is too close
Set focus mode on q (Macro) or
r (Super Macro). (p.71)
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.74)
discharge
The Capture mode is set Flash will not discharge in these modes.
to C (Movie) mode,
You can cancel the non-flash setting for
Continuous Shooting, s
(Sport) mode, E (Pet) mode and x
(Infinity),
(Sport)
(Candlelight) mode.
mode, E (Pet) mode or
x (Candlelight) mode.
The USB
The USB Connection
Set the USB Connection setting to PC.
Connection
setting of the camera is (p.159)
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.159)
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
8.0 megapixels
8.32 megapixels (total pixels), 1/1.8-inch interline transfer CCD with a primary
color filter
Still Picture
8M (3264×2448), 5M (2592×1944), 4M (2304×1728),
3M (2048×1536), 2M (1600×1200),
1024 (1024×768), 640 (640×480)
Movie
640 (640×480), 320 (320×240)
Auto, manual (50/100/200/400 (/800 in Candlelight mode): Standard Output Sensitivity)
Still Picture
JPEG (Exif2.2), DCF, DPOF, PRINT Image Matching III
Movie
AVI (MPEG-4 DivX), approx. 30 fps with sound, Movie antishake
Sound
WAV (PCM system), monaural, max. recording time approx.
2 hours 13 min. 21 sec. (when using a 128 MB SD Memory
Card)
"Best", "Better", "Good"
Built-in memory (approx. 24 MB), SD Memory Card
Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time (When using a 128 MB SD Memory Card)
Still Pictures
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Quality Level
Recorded Pixels
8M
5M
4M
3M
2M
1024
640
Best
C
Better
D
Good
E
Sound
44
70
89
107
150
274
504
64
102
129
155
217
396
728
89
142
180
215
302
549
1009
2 hr.
13 min. 21 sec.
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Movie
Quality Level
C
Best
D
E
Better
Good
640 (640×480)
5 min. 23 sec.
6 min. 25 sec.
7 min. 22 sec.
320 (320×240)
14 min. 23 sec.
16 min. 6 sec.
17 min. 32 sec.
Recorded Pixels
* 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
Digital Zoom
LCD Monitor
Playback Functions
Color filter
Digital filter
Brightness filter
Focusing System
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Exposure Mechanism
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 (three aspherical elements)
Zoom Type
Electrically driven
Picture Range
Approx. 65.6 mm × 48.6 mm (screen is filled) (Super Macro
mode)
Lens Cover
Electrically driven
Capture Mode
Max 4× (combines with 3× optical zoom to give zoom
magnification equivalent to 12×)
2.5-inch TFT color LCD with approx. 232 kilopixels monitor (with backlight),
Beau-Reflective type, frame coverage approx. 100%
Single-frame, 9 frame index, enlargement (max. 8×, scrollable), movie
playback, sound playback, histogram display, Select & Delete
Playback Mode Palette (Slideshow, Resize, Trimming, 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)
B&W, Sepia, Color filter (Bar display, Eight colors), B&W + Red, B&W +
Green and B&W + Blue.
Soft, Illustration, Special Effect 1, Special Effect 2, Slim
Brightness filter
Type
TTL contrast detection system by sensor, 5-point
multiple/spot selection, auxiliary AF light, Focus Lock
(by half-pressing shutter release button), Automatic
tracking AF is possible
Still Picture
Normal: Approx. 0.35 m - ∞ (full zoom range)
Focusing Range
Macro: Approx. 0.12 m - Approx. 0.4 m (full wide-angle)
(from lens front)
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 (full wide-angle)
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)
AE Metering
TTL metering by sensor (multi-segment, centerweighted, spot)
Capture Modes
Mode Palette (Auto Picture, Program, Night Scene,
Movie, Voice Recording, Infinity, Flower, Portrait,
Sport, Surf & Snow, Candlelight, Food, Pet, Text,
Frame Composite)
EV Compensation ±2 EV (can be set in 1/3 EV steps)
Movie
Recording time approx. 1 sec. until memory card is full
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Shutter
Flash
Type
Electronic/mechanical shutter
Speed
Approx. 1/2000 sec. - 4 sec.
Type
Flash Modes
Auto flash with red-eye reduction function
Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Red-eye , Flash On
+ Red-eye (low-speed synchro in Night Scene mode),
Soft Flash
Effective Range
Wide: Approx. 0.06 m - Approx. 5.0 m (at the standard
output sensitivity of Auto)
Tele: Approx. 0.35 m - Approx. 2.5 m (at the standard
output sensitivity of Auto)
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 71 cities (28 time zones)
Power Supply
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8, AC adapter (optional)
Battery Life
Approx. 150
(at 23°C with LCD monitor on, flash fired for 50% of
images
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.
In/Out Port
USB/AV terminal (PC communication type USB 2.0, high-speedcompatible), external power supply terminal
Video Output Format
NTSC, PAL
Size
88.5 (W) × 54.5 (H) × 23 (D) mm (excluding operating members and
projections)
Weight
125 g (excluding battery and SD Memory Card)
Weight When Shooting 145 g (including battery and SD Memory Card)
Accessories
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, battery charging stand, AC plug cord,
USB cable, software (CD-ROM), AV cable, strap, operating manual
Power Supply
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Rated input
Rated output
External dimensions
Weight
Battery Charging Stand D-BC42
AC100-240V (50Hz/60Hz)
DC 4.2 V / 630 mA
105 × 75.5 × 29.5 (mm)
92 g
AC Adapter D-AC8 (optional)
AC100-240V (50Hz/60Hz)
DC 4.5 V/2 A
90 × 43.5 × 26.5 (mm)
122 g
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.
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• 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.
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Cet apareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations.
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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 A10
Contact person: Customer Service Manager
Date and Place: February, 2006, 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
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local
authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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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.
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Index
A
AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Access lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Auto Picture Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Auto Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Autofocus mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Autofocus Settings . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Auxiliary AF light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
AV cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
B
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Battery Level Indicator . . . . . . . . . 17
Battery/card cover . . . . . . . . . 11, 14
Best . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Brightness Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
C
Capture Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Capture Mode Palette . . . . . . . . . 46
Color Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Color Saturation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . 65
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D
Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
DC input terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Delete All Images . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Delete Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Digital Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . 158
DPOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
E
Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
F
Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Flash Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Fn Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Focus frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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Focus Limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Focus Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Focusing Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Four-way controller . . . . 12, 37, 38
Frame Composite . . . . . . . . 61, 144
G
Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Green button . . . . . . 12, 37, 39, 93
Guide Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
H
Home Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
I
Image Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Image quality of movies . . . . . 25, 89
Image quality of still
pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 78
Image Sharpness . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Image Size of movies . . . . . . 25, 88
Image Size of still pictures . . . 24, 76
Infinity mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Instant Review . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 92
L
Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Light Metering mode . . . . . . . . . . 84
M
Macro mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Manual Focus mode . . . . . . . . . . 71
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
MENU button . . . . . . . . . 12, 37, 39
Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Movie anti-shake . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Movie Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
My Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
N
Night Scene Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Nine-Image Display . . . . . . . . . . 111
Number of recordable images . . . 17
O
OK button . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 37, 40
Operating Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . 171
P
Pan Focus mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
PC/AV terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
PictBridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Picture Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Play back Movies . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Play back Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Play back Still Pictures . . . . . . . . 33
Play back the Previous or Next
Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Playback button . . . . . . . .12, 37, 38
Playback Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Playback Mode Palette . . . . . . . . 48
Power Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Press down fully . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Press halfway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Program Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
R
Rec. Mode Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Recording Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Red-eye Compensation . . . . . . . 143
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . 67, 122
Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Resize images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Rotate images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
T
Take Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Take Still Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Tele . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Trimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Tripod socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
U
USB cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
USB Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
V
Video Output Format . . . . . . . . . 159
Voice Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Voice Recording Mode . . . . 40, 102
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Quick Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Quick Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
S
SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . 22, 23
Self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Self-timer lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Set the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Set-up Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Shake Reduction for Still
Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52, 91
Shake Reduction preview
button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 37
Shutter release button . . . . . . 11, 31
Shutter Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Start-up Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Start-up Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Super Macro mode . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
W
White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Wide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
World Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
185
Write-protect switch . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Z
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Zoom button . . . . . . . . . .12, 37, 38
Zoom Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
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Memo
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