Pentax Optio P70 Quick Manual

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Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera.

When you use this camera for the first time, it is recommended you read this

Quick Guide first in order to gain a feel for the basic operation of the camera. Refer to the separately supplied "Operating Manual" by CD for further explanation of functions and advanced operations of the camera.

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To users of this camera

• Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.

Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the product's internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation.

• The liquid crystal panel used in the 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.

• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen in this manual are different from the actual product.

• In this manual, both an SD Memory Card and an SDHC Memory Card are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.

• In this manual, the generic term “computer(s)” refers to either a Windows PC or a Macintosh hereafter.

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USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY

We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols.

Warning This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injuries.

Caution This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or material losses.

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.

• 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 card is accidentally swallowed.

• 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.

• 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 and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.

Caution

• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI88.

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.

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• Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a risk of discoloring.

• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, it may cause a loss of sight. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately. Do not rub them.

• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or clothes, it may cause irritation to the skin. Wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.

• Precautions for D-LI88 Battery Usage:

- BATTERY MAY EXPLODE OR FIRE IF MISTREATED.

- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.

- DO NOT CHARGE EXCEPT SPECIFIED CHARGING CONDITION.

- DO NOT HEAT ABOVE 140°F /60°C, OR SHORT CIRCUIT.

- DO NOT CRUSH OR MODIFY.

• 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 in your mouth.

• Depending on your inherent factors or physical condition, the use of the camera may cause itching, rashes or blisters. In case of any abnormality, stop using the camera and get medical attention immediately.

About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter

Warning

• Do not use the product at a voltage other than the specified voltage.

Use with a power source or voltage other than that designated can cause a fire or electrical shock. The specified voltage is 100-240V 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.

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• 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.

• If a thunder storm 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.

• 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.

• Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI88. This can cause overheating, explosion or malfunctions.

• 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.

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Care to be Taken During Handling

• When traveling, 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 traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media

(SD Memory Card), etc.

• The lens on this camera is not interchangeable. 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.

• This camera is not waterproof. Do not use this camera where it might come in contact with rain, water, or any other liquid.

• Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided. Remove the camera from its case and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage.

• Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure as this may cause damage or malfunction. Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, ship, etc. If the camera is subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure, take your camera to your nearest PENTAX

Service Center and have it checked.

• 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 a 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.

• 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.

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• Please note that formatting an SD Memory Card or the 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 memory at your own risk.

• Please do not press forcefully on the display. 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 display.

• When using a tripod with the camera, be careful not to overtighten the screw in the tripod socket on the camera.

• The AC plug cord supplied with the camera is for exclusive use with the battery charger D-BC88. Do not use it with any other equipment.

• Storing the battery fully charged may decrease the battery performance.

Avoid storing it especially in high temperatures.

• If the battery is left inserted and the camera is not used for a long time, the battery will over-discharge and shorten the battery’s service life.

• Charging the battery a day before use or on the day of use is recommended.

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Checking the Contents of the Package

Check that your camera comes complete with the items listed below.

P Camera (Optio P70) P Strap (O-ST51)

P Software (CD-ROM) S-SW87 P USB cable (I-USB7)

P AV cable (I-AVC7) P Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

(D-LI88)

P Battery charger (D-BC88) P AC plug cord

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P Operating Manual O Quick Guide (this guide)

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Names of Parts and Monitor Indicators

Front

Self-timer lamp

Flash

Lens

Back

Microphone

Speaker

Tripod socket

PC/AV terminal

Battery/Card cover

Power switch

Shutter release button

Zoom lever

I button

Q button

4 / W button

Strap lug

Four-way controller

3 button

Green/ i button

Display

In this Quick Guide, the arrow keys to be pressed are expressed as indicated on the right.

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Monitor Indicators

Following indicators are displayed in the Still Picture Capture Mode.

Normal display in the Still Picture Capture Mode

Face Priority icon

Shooting mode

Flash mode

Drive mode

Focus mode

1/250

F5.6

Aperture

Shutter speed

Digital zoom icon

Memory status

+ Built-in memory (without card)

?

SD Memory Card r Card is write-protected

Remaining image storage capacity

Battery level indicator

Pixel Track SR

Focus Frame

EV Compensation

Date imprint setting

Date and time

World Time setting

No icon : Hometown

: Destination

Battery Level Indicator

You can check the battery level by the indicator on the display.

Screen Display

(green)

(green)

(yellow)

(red)

[Battery depleted]

Battery Status

Adequate power remains.

Battery is running low.

Battery is running very low.

Battery is exhausted.

The camera will turn off after this message appears.

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Preparing the Camera for Use

Prepare your camera for use before you start using it.

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Attaching the Strap

Attach the strap supplied with the camera as shown in the illustration.

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Installing the Battery and Card

Install the battery and SD

Memory Card as shown in the illustration.

Battery/

Card cover

SD Memory Card socket

Battery lock lever

Battery

SD Memory Card

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4

3

* The SD Memory Card is sold separately.

Before Using the battery

Charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time.

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Turning the Camera On

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Press the power switch

The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures.

Press the power switch again to turn the camera off.

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Make the Initial Settings

The [Language/ ] screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time. Select the desired language and then set the date and time.

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2

Use the four-way controller

( 2345 ) to select the desired language.

Press the 4 button.

E n g l i s h

Deutsch

D a n s k

Svenska

S u o m i

P o l s k i

I t a l i a n o

Nederlands

MENU C a n c e l

Magyar

OK O K

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Memo

If you accidentally select another language, press the four-way controller ( controller (

5 ), use the four-way

2345 ) to select the language, and then press the 4 button. The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language.

I n i t i a l S e t t i n g

H o m e t o w n

N e w Yo r k

MENU C a n c e l

E n g l i s h

DST

OK O K

3 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) to move the frame to [Hometown].

I n i t i a l S e t t i n g

H o m e t o w n

N e w Yo r k

E n g l i s h

DST

MENU C a n c e l OK O K

4 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ) to display the [Hometown] screen.

5 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the city.

6 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) to move the frame to [DST]

(Daylight Saving Time).

7 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O (On) or P (Off).

8 Press the 4 button to display the [Initial Setting] screen.

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9 Press the 4 button.

The [Date Adjust] screen appears.

10 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Date Style].

11 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ) to select [mm/dd/yy], then use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose the date display style.

12 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ) to select [24h], then use the fourway controller ( 23 ) to select [24h]

(24-hour display) or [12h] (12-hour display).

D a t e A d j u s t

D a t e S t y l e

D a t e

Ti m e

MENU C a n c e l mm dd yy 24h

0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 9

0 0 : 0 0

OK O K

13 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ), then press the four-way controller ( 3 ) to move the frame to [Date].

14 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ) to select [01] (month),

[01] (day) or [2009] (year), then use the four-way controller

( 23 ) to set the date to the current day.

15 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ), then press the four-way controller ( 3 ) to move the frame to [Time].

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17 Press the 4 button.

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Selecting Vertical Snap Setting

The “Vertical Snap” function enables you to take pictures and perform the operations with the camera held vertically, as if it was a cellphone.

To use this function, first set “Vertical Snap” setting here.

1 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [On] or [Cancel].

2 Press the 4 button.

This confirms the Vertical

Snap setting and completes

Initial Setting. The camera returns to capture status.

Vertical Snap

Snaps vertical shots like a cellphone, using OK button

On

Cancel

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Formatting an SD Memory Card

Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on another camera or digital device.

Be aware that formatting will delete all the data stored in the SD Memory Card.

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Taking Pictures

Aim the camera at the subject, then press the shutter release button. The flash discharges automatically depending on the brightness.

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2

Frame the subject using the focus frame on the display.

Turn the zoom lever to change the captured area.

widens the area captured by the camera enlarges the subject

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4

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green if the subject is in focus.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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Selecting the Flash Mode

Each time you press the four-way controller ( 4 ), the flash mode switches between the following modes.

Auto

Flash Off

Flash On

Auto + Red-eye

Soft Flash

Memo

• In C (Movie) or S (Fireworks) mode, the flash mode cannot be switched.

• In A (Night Scene) mode, , and c cannot be selected.

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Selecting the Drive Mode

Each time you press the four-way controller ( 2 ), the drive mode switches between the following modes.

Standard (single-frame)

10 sec. Self-timer

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• You can select j (Continuous Shooting) or K (Burst Shooting) depending on the shooting mode.

• You can select r (2 sec. Self-timer) by pressing the four-way controller ( 3 ) and then ( 5 ) after selecting g (10 sec. Self-timer).

• In 9 (Green), C (Movie), S (Fireworks), N (Frame Composite)

X (Digital Wide) or F (Digital Panorama) mode, j and K cannot be selected.

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Selecting the Focus Mode

Each time you press the four-way controller ( 5 ), the focus mode switches between the following modes.

Standard

Macro

Pan Focus

Infinity

Manual Focus

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Selecting a Shooting Mode

You can choose the appropriate mode for your particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette.

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to choose a shooting mode, then press the 4 button.

For capturing landscape views. Enhances colors of sky and foliage

MENU OK

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Playing Back Images

You can play back the images taken on the display.

1 Press the Q button after taking a picture.

The image appears on the display.

Memo

• To playback the previous or next image, press the four-way controller ( 45 ).

• Turning the zoom lever to the left during playback simultaneously displays 4 thumbnail images at a time. Turn the zoom lever to the left again while 4 thumbnail images are displayed to switch to the nine-image display. Turn the zoom lever to the left once again to switch to the folder display or calendar display screen.

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Deleting Images

Deleting a Single Image

You can delete a single image currently displayed on the display.

1 Playback the image you want to delete.

2 Press the i button.

The confirmation screen appears.

Delete

Cancel

OK

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4

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Delete].

Press the 4 button.

Memo

• You can delete several images selected from the four-image or nine-image display.

• You can delete several images at once.

• You can protect stored images from being accidentally deleted.

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Selecting a Playback Mode

You can choose the playback function you want to use with the Playback Mode Palette.

Press the four-way controller

( 3 ) while an image is displayed in playback mode.

Use the four-way controller

( 2345 ) to choose a playback mode, then press the 4 button.

For continuously playing back images. Screen or sound effects can be set.

MENU OK

For details of how to use the Optio P70 or instructions on connecting the camera to a computer, refer to the manual below.

Optio P70 Operating Manual

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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of

Old Equipment and Used Batteries

1. In the European Union

These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipments and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.

Used electrical/electronic equipments and batteries 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

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

For Switzerland: Used electrical/electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer, even when you don’t purchase a new product.

Further collection facilities are listed on the home page of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples): This symbol might be used in combination with a designation for the chemical element or compound in use. In this case you have to comply with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemicals involved.

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HOYA CORPORATION

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