Pentax Optio V20 Camera User Guide

Below you will find brief information for Optio V20. The Optio V20 digital camera boasts advanced features for both movie recording and picture taking, complete with shake reduction. Add fun frames with ease. It provides easy navigation capture and playback functions, calendar display, and in-camera editing capabilities, it's designed for simplicity and enjoyment without needing a PC.

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Digital Camera

Operating Manual

To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating

Manual before using the camera.

Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera.

Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera 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 cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances 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 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 form the actual product.

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

Regarding trademarks

• PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION.

• SDHC logo ( ) is trademark.

• 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.

PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

• All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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.

Regarding Product Registration

In order 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 the front side) for more information.

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

Caution

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

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-LI78. 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 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-LI78 Battery Usage:

- USE SPECIFIED CHARGER ONLY.

- DO NOT INCINERATE.

- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE.

- DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT.

- DO NOT EXPOSE TO HIGH TEMP. (140°F / 60°C)

• 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 designed 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.

• 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 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-LI78. This can cause overheating 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.

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.

• Refer to “Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card” (p.30) regarding

the SD Memory Card.

• Please note that 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 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-BC78. 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.

USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY....................................................1

Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................4

Contents ...........................................................................................6

Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................11

Camera Features.................................................................................12

Checking the Contents of the Package ..........................................15

Names of Parts...............................................................................16

Names of Operating Parts ..............................................................17

Monitor Indications .........................................................................18

Getting Started 21

Attaching the Strap.............................................................................21

Powering the Camera .........................................................................22

Charging the Battery.......................................................................22

Installing the Battery .......................................................................23

Using the AC Adapter.....................................................................26

Installing the SD Memory Card..........................................................28

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures........................31

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies ...........32

Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................34

Playback Mode ...............................................................................35

Initial Settings .....................................................................................36

Setting the Display Language.........................................................36

Setting the Date and Time..............................................................38

Quick Start 40

Taking Still Pictures............................................................................40

Playing Back Still Pictures.................................................................42

Playing Back Images ......................................................................42

Playing Back the Previous or Next Image ......................................42

Rotating the Displayed Image ........................................................43

Common Operations 44

Understanding the Button Functions ...............................................44

A Mode .........................................................................................44

Mode ........................................................................................46

Setting the Camera Functions ...........................................................48

Setting with the Menus ...................................................................48

Menu List ........................................................................................51

Setting the Shooting Mode .............................................................53

Setting the Face Recognition function............................................56

Calling Up a Specific Menu ............................................................57

Using the Playback Function ..........................................................59

Taking Pictures 61

Taking Pictures ...................................................................................61

Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) .......................61

Setting The Functions (Program Mode) .........................................62

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)..........................63

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes

(Night Scene/Digital SR (Blur Reduction) Mode)............................65

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite)....................................66

Taking Pictures of People (Natural Skin Tone/Portrait Mode)........68

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) .........................................70

Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode) ........................................72

Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode)....................74

Using the Self-timer ........................................................................76

Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting Mode)..............77

Using the Zoom ..............................................................................78

Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode).....................81

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)......................................84

Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode .........................85

Setting the Shooting Functions.........................................................87

Selecting the Focus Mode ..............................................................87

Selecting the Flash Mode ...............................................................89

Selecting the Recorded Pixels........................................................91

Selecting the Quality Level .............................................................93

Adjusting the White Balance...........................................................94

Setting the AE Metering..................................................................96

Setting the Sensitivity .....................................................................98

Setting the Autofocus Conditions .................................................100

Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)........................101

Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)...................................102

Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)......................................103

Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)..........................................104

Setting the Date Imprint Function .................................................105

Saving the Settings (Memory) .........................................................106

Recording Movies .............................................................................108

Recording a Movie........................................................................108

Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies ....................................110

Selecting the Quality Level of Movies...........................................111

Selecting the Frame Rate.............................................................112

Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones

(Color Mode).................................................................................113

Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function............114

Playing Back and Deleting Images 115

Playing Back Images ........................................................................115

Switching Between A

Mode and Q Mode.................................115

Playing Back Still Pictures ............................................................115

Nine-Image Display, Folder Display and Calendar Display..........116

Zoom Playback.............................................................................118

Zoom Up On the Subject’s Face Automatically

(Face close-up playback) .............................................................119

Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode .....................121

Correcting Camera Shake with Digital SR....................................122

Slideshow .....................................................................................123

Playing Back Movies ........................................................................125

Playing Back a Movie ...................................................................125

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment......................................126

Deleting Images ................................................................................128

Deleting a Single Image/Sound File .............................................128

Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files

(from Nine-Image Display)............................................................130

Deleting All Images and Sound Files............................................132

Recovering Deleted Images .........................................................133

Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) ........134

Editing and Printing Images 136

Editing Images ..................................................................................136

Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize)............................136

Cropping Images ..........................................................................138

Copying Images and Sound Files.................................................139

Using the Digital Filters.................................................................141

Red-eye Compensation................................................................144

Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) ............................................145

Editing Movies ..............................................................................147

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)................................................149

Printing Single Images..................................................................149

Printing All Images........................................................................151

Printing Using PictBridge ................................................................152

Connecting the Camera to the Printer ..........................................152

Printing Single Images..................................................................153

Printing All Images........................................................................155

Printing Using the DPOF Settings ................................................156

Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer.....................................156

Recording and Playing Back Sound 157

Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)....................................157

Playing Back Sound .........................................................................159

Adding a Voice Memo to Images.....................................................160

Recording a Voice Memo .............................................................160

Playing Back a Voice Memo.........................................................161

Settings 162

Camera Settings................................................................................162

Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory ..............162

Changing the Sound Settings.......................................................163

Changing the Date and Time........................................................165

Setting the World Time .................................................................167

Changing the Display Language ..................................................169

Changing the Image Folder Name ...............................................170

Changing the USB Connection Mode...........................................171

Changing the Video Output Format..............................................172

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display ........................................173

Using the Power Saving Function ................................................174

Setting Auto Power Off .................................................................175

Setting the Quick Zoom Function .................................................176

Setting the Guide Display .............................................................177

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ...........................................178

Changing the Start-up Screen ......................................................179

Appendix 180

List of World Time Cities..................................................................180

Default Settings.................................................................................181

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode................................186

Optional Accessories .......................................................................188

Messages...........................................................................................189

Troubleshooting................................................................................192

Main Specifications ..........................................................................194

WARRANTY POLICY.........................................................................198

Index...................................................................................................204

In this manual, the method for operating the four-way controller is shown in illustrations, such as in the one below.

4 or

2 or

3 or

5 or

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.

A mode

Q mode indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera.

This is the mode for capturing still pictures and recording movies and sound files. In this manual, the mode for taking still pictures is referred to as the “Still Picture Capture Mode”, the mode for recording movies is referred to as the “ C mode” and the mode for recording sound files is referred to as the “ O mode”.

This is the mode for viewing still pictures and playing back movies and sound files.

Composition 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 or playing back images straightaway.

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 chapters below.

4 Taking Pictures ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and how to set the relevant functions.

5 Playing Back and Deleting Images–––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains how to view still pictures and movies on the camera or on a TV and how to delete images from the camera.

6 Editing and Printing Images ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains the various ways of printing still pictures and how to edit images with the camera. For information on transferring images to a PC and installing the provided software, see the supplied “PC Connection

Manual”. For details on editing and printing images on a PC, see the Help menu of the software.

7 Recording and Playing Back Sound –––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains how to record sound files or add sound (a voice memo) to an image, and how to play back sound files.

8 Settings –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains how to set the camera-related functions.

9 Appendix––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This section deals with troubleshooting and lists the optional accessories.

Camera Features

In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio V20 has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section describes how to make the most of the key features of your camera. Together with the explanations of camera operations, it will enable you to enjoy your camera to the full.

Advanced Movie Recording and Picture Taking

Functions

The Optio V20 has a shake reduction function to reduce camera shake

during movie recording. (p.114)

For recording the action of sporting events as a movie while capturing the winning shot in a picture.

Add Fun Frames to Your Pictures!

With the Optio V20, you can add a fun frame when taking a picture of a child

or a pet, for example. (p.66) You can

also add frames to pictures you have taken. Adjust the position of the subject in the picture or reduce or enlarge the picture size to match the frame shape and size. Now you no longer have to worry about the subject not being

aligned in the frame. (p.145)

For decorating your pictures with a frame.

Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback

Functions!

The user-friendly design of the Optio V20 enables easy operation with only a few buttons. Simply by choosing the appropriate icon, you can

select the shooting mode (p.53) and choose the optimal settings for the

situation, or the playback mode (p.115, p.136) and enjoy the various

playback and editing functions. A guide on the display lets you check the

functions available in each mode and how to use them. (p.53, p.59)

A shooting mode guide is displayed in the Capture Mode

Palette and a playback mode guide in the Playback Mode

Palette for a few seconds after each mode is selected.

(p.53, p.59)

Use the Green Mode to take pictures easily using

standard settings. (p.63)

Display Images and Sound Files in Calendar

Format!

With the Optio V20, you can display recorded images and sound files by

date in calendar format. (p.117) This lets you quickly find the image or

sound file you want to play back.

A multitude of functions inside the camera for enjoying images without a PC!

The Optio V20 has a variety of functions to let you enjoy playing back and editing images without having to connect the camera to your computer and transfer the images first. The camera is all you need to take and edit still

pictures and movies. (p.136) And

no more worries about accidentally deleting images, because now, with the Optio V20, you can recover them again.

(p.133)

Resize (p.136) , Cropping (p.138) , and Red-eye

Compensation (p.144) can be used, while the image is

displayed in Playback mode.

You can divide a movie into two or select a frame from a

movie to save it as a still picture. (p.147)

You can stitch multiple images on the camera to create

Panorama (p.74) and Digital Wide (p.81) pictures.

Checking the Contents of the Package

Camera

Optio V20

Strap

O-ST20 (*)

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW77

USB cable

I-USB7 (*)

AV cable

I-AVC7 (*)

AC plug cord (*)

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI78(*)

PC Connection

Manual

You can transfer images and movies captured with your digital camera to your computer and then display and manage them by installing the software included 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

“ACDSee 2 for Mac”, and the other necessary preparations for enjoying your digital camera pictures and movies on your computer.

PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION.

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United

States and other countries.

Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the

United States and/or other countries.

Mac OS and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

PC Connection Manual Battery charger

D-BC78 (*)

Digital Camera

Operating Manual

To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating

Manual before using the camera.

Operating Manual

(this manual)

Quick Guide

Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories.

The battery charger and AC plug cord are only sold as a set (Battery Charger Kit

K-BC78).

For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.188).

Names of Parts

Front

Back

Self timer lamp

Flash

Lens

Microphone

Tripod socket

Speaker

Battery/Card cover

Display

Power switch

Shutter release button

Terminal cover

PC/AV terminal

Names of Operating Parts

Power switch

Shutter release button

Zoom/ w / x / f / y lever

I button

Q button

Four-way controller

4 / W button

Green/ i button

3 button

Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.44 - p.47) for an

explanation of the function of each button.

Monitor Indications

Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode

The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. (p.85)

Shooting mode (p.53)

Face Priority icon (p.56)

Flash mode (p.89)

Drive mode (p.76, p.77)

9 Remaining image storage capacity

Battery level indicator (p.25)

Focus frame (p.40)

Camera shake warning (p.85)

EV compensation (p.84)

Focus mode (p.87)

Digital zoom icon (p.78)

Intelligent zoom icon (p.78)

Memory status (p.34)

+ : Built-in memory

Date and time (p.38)

World time setting (p.167)

16 Shutter speed

Date Imprint setting (p.105)

Aperture

(without card) a : SD Memory Card r : Card is write-protected

* 5, 16 and 17 appear only when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

* Some indications may not appear depending on the shooting mode.

Histogram + Info Display in Still Picture Capture Mode

1 Bright portion (blinks red)

2 Dark portion (blinks yellow)

Quality (p.93)

White balance (p.94)

Camera shake warning (p.85)

AE Metering (p.96)

4 Shutter speed 10

Sensitivity (p.98)

5 Aperture

Recorded pixels (p.91)

Histogram (p.86)

* 3, 4 and 5 appear only when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

* Some indications may not appear depending on the shooting mode.

About the Bright and Dark Portions

When there is an area in the frame that is so bright it appears white, the indicated area blinks red as a warning. Similarly, when there is an area that is so dark it appears black, the indicated area blinks yellow as a warning.

Full Display in Still Picture Playback Mode

(All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.)

The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to

A12 appear when [Normal Display] or [Histogram + Info] is selected. B1

to B10 only appear when [Histogram + Info] is selected. (p.121)

A12

A11 A2

B10

A10

A1 Playback mode w

: Still Picture Playback

Mode (p.59)

: Digital SR (p.122)

Folder number (p.170)

A3 File number

Protect icon (p.134)

Voice memo icon (p.161)

Captured date and time (p.38)

A10 Four-way controller guide

A11

Key lock icon (p.64)

A12

Face Priority icon (p.56)

Bright portion (blinks red) (p.19)

Recorded pixels (p.91)

Quality (p.93)

White balance (p.94)

Battery level indicator (p.25)

A7 Volume icon

AE Metering (p.96)

Sensitivity (p.98)

Memory status (p.34)

Dark portion (blinks yellow) (p.19)

+ : Built-in memory (without card) B8 Shutter speed a : SD Memory Card B9 Aperture r : Card is write-protected B10

Histogram (p.86)

In Normal Display, A6 and A9 disappear if no operation is performed for two seconds.

Guide Indications

A guide to available button operations appears on the display 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 )

3 button

MENU

Zoom lever

4 / W button

Shutter release button

Green/ i button

I button

SHUTTER

X , i

I , J

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Attach the strap (O-ST20) supplied with the camera.

Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug.

Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and pull tight.

Powering the Camera

Charging indicator

While charging: Lights

Charging finished: Turns off

To power outlet

AC plug cord

Battery

Battery charger

Charging the Battery

Use the battery charger to charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time or after a long period of non-use, or when the

[Battery depleted] message appears.

Note: AC plug cord “Listed, Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, 18/2 flexible cord, rated 125 V, 7A, minimum 6ft (1.8m)”

Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger D-BC78.

Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

Place the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX logo is facing up.

The charging indicator lights while the battery is charging and turns off when charging is finished.

Remove the battery from the battery charger when charging is finished.

• The time required to fully charge the battery is about 150 minutes (max.). The appropriate ambient temperature for charging the battery is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). (The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions.)

• The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run down soon after being charged. Replace with a new battery.

• Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI78, as the charger may overheat or be damaged.

• If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails to light, the battery may be faulty. Replace with a new battery.

Battery/card cover lock lever

Battery/Card cover

Battery

Installing the Battery

Use the battery that is provided with the camera. Charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time.

Open the battery/card cover.

Move the battery/card cover lock lever to the OPEN position 1 and open the battery/card cover 2 .

Using the side of the battery to press the battery/card cover lock lever in the direction of 3 , insert the battery with the PENTAX logo pointing toward the lens.

Push the battery in until it is locked in place.

Make sure that the battery is inserted with the PENTAX logo pointing toward the lens. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result.

Close the battery/card cover.

Close the battery/card cover and move the battery/card cover lock lever to the LOCK position.

Removing the Battery

Open the battery/card cover.

Press the battery/card cover lock lever in the direction of

3 to release the battery.

The battery will be ejected. Pull the battery out of the camera.

• This camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI78. Use of any other type of battery may damage the camera and cause malfunction.

• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result.

• Do not remove the battery while the camera is turned on.

• When storing the battery for more than 6 months, charge the battery for 30 minutes using the battery charger and store the battery separately.

Be sure to recharge the battery every 6 to 12 months. Storing the battery below room temperature is ideal. Avoid storing it in high temperatures.

• The date and time may be returned to the default setting if the camera is left without the battery for a long time.

• Be careful as the camera or the battery may become hot when the camera is used continuously for a long period of time.

• Image Storage Capacity, Movie Recording Time, Sound

Recording Time, and Playback Time

(at 23 ° C with the display on and the battery fully charged)

Image Storage

Capacity

(flash used for 50% of shots)

Approx. 200 pictures

Movie Recording

Time *2

Approx. 70 min.

Sound Recording

Time *2

Approx. 300 min.

Playback Time

Approx. 210 min.

*1: Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during

CIPA-compliant testing (with display on, flash used for 50% of the shots, and 23 degrees centigrade). Actual performance may vary according to operating conditions.

*2: According to the result of in-house testing.

• In general, battery performance may temporarily deteriorate as the temperature decreases.

• 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 indicator on the display.

Screen Display

(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.

AC plug cord

AC adapter

DC coupler

DC terminal

Using the AC Adapter

Use of the AC adapter kit K-AC78 (optional) is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a PC.

Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/card cover.

Remove the Battery.

Refer to p.23 - p.24 on how to open/close the battery/card cover and

remove the battery.

Insert the DC coupler.

Using the side of the DC coupler to press the battery/card cover lock lever, insert the DC coupler. Confirm the DC coupler is locked in place.

Extract the DC coupler cord.

Pull out the tab at the joint of the camera and the battery/card cover so that the DC coupler cord extracts from there.

Close the battery/card cover.

Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC terminal of the DC coupler.

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 before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.

• Make sure that the AC plug cord and the power cord connecting the AC adapter to the camera are inserted securely. The data may be lost if either becomes disconnected while data is being recorded on the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory.

• Use the AC adapter with due care to avoid fire or electric shock.

Be sure to read “USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY” (p.1) and

“About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter” (p.2) before using

the AC adapter.

• Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter kit K-AC78 before using the adapter.

• When connecting the AC adapter, you cannot set the camera upright on the table because the cord from the DC coupler is extracted from the bottom side of the camera. Additionally, do not place the camera with the lens facing down because the lens extends when the camera turns on. Hold the camera in your hand or use a tripod when using the AC adapter and confirming the display to take pictures, view pictures or adjust the camera settings.

Installing the SD Memory Card

Battery/Card cover

SD Memory Card socket

SD Memory Card

This camera uses an SD Memory Card. Captured images and sound files are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera. They

are saved in the built-in memory if a card is not inserted. (p.34)

• Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory

Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or

digital devices. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory” (p.162) for instructions on formatting.

• Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.

• The still picture storage capacity varies depending on the capacity of the SD Memory Card and the selected number of recorded

pixels and quality level. (p.31)

• The self-timer lamp blinks while the SD Memory Card is being accessed (data is being recorded or read).

Backing Up Data

The camera may not be able to access data in the built-in memory in the case of a malfunction. Use a computer or other device to back up important data in another location.

Open the battery/card cover.

Move the battery/card cover lock lever to the OPEN position 1 and open the battery/card cover 2 .

Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the front of the camera (the side with the lens).

Push the card in all the way. Images and sound may not be recorded correctly if the card is not inserted all the way.

Close the battery/card cover.

Close the battery/card cover and move the battery/card cover lock lever to the LOCK position.

Removing the SD Memory Card

Open the battery/card cover.

Push the card into the SD Memory Card socket to eject it.

Pull the card out.

Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card

• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a 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.

r appears on the display when the card is

Write-protect switch write-protected.

• Care should be taken when removing 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 saved to the card, images or sound files are being played back, or the camera is connected to a computer 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.

• 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. We do 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 or the battery is removed while the data on the card is being recorded or accessed.

• 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 computer.

• 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.

• For information on compatible SD Memory Cards, visit the PENTAX website.

• Be sure to format an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on another camera. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in

Memory”. (p.162)

• 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. 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. In any case, the data on your SD Memory Card should be managed at your own risk.

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures

Choose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (data compression rate) of still pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken.

Higher quality levels and numbers of pixels produce clearer images, but the resulting increase in data volume reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken (stored in the camera’s built-in memory or on the SD Memory Card).

The quality of the captured photo or printed picture also depends on the quality level, exposure compensation, resolution of the printer and a variety of other factors, so you do not need to select more than the required number of pixels. As a rough guide, i (1600×1200) is adequate for making postcard-size prints. Refer to the table below for the appropriate settings according to use.

Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use

Recorded Pixels Use

E 3264×2448 f 2592×1944

For printing high quality photos or A4-size pictures, or editing images on a PC.

g 2304×1728 h 2048×1536 i 1600×1200

For making postcard-size prints.

l 1024× 768 m 640× 480

For posting on a website or attaching to e-mail.

The default setting is E (3264×2448).

Appropriate Quality Level According to Use

Best

Better

Good

Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints.

Standard compression rate. Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen.

Highest compression rate. Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e-mail.

The default setting is D (Better).

Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for still pictures on the [ A Rec.Mode] menu.

Selecting the Recorded Pixels

p.91

Selecting the Quality Level

p.93

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Image Storage Capacity

(Approximate numbers of pictures)

C (Best)

Built-in

Memory

512 MB

D (Better)

Built-in

Memory

512 MB

E (Good)

Built-in

Memory

512 MB

E 3264×2448 13 pictures 121 pictures 25 pictures 232 pictures 38 pictures 351 pictures f 2592×1944 20 pictures 188 pictures 38 pictures 355 pictures 54 pictures 503 pictures g 2304×1728 25 pictures 236 pictures 49 pictures 457 pictures 69 pictures 643 pictures h 2048×1536 31 pictures 293 pictures 61 pictures 570 pictures 88 pictures 816 pictures i 1600×1200 51 pictures 472 pictures 83 pictures 774 pictures 121 pictures 1119 pictures l 1024× 768 96 pictures 888 pictures 155 pictures 1439 pictures 192 pictures 1777 pictures m 640× 480 192 pictures 1777 pictures 297 pictures 2747 pictures 363 pictures 3358 pictures

• The above figures may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, shooting mode and SD Memory Card, etc.

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of

Movies

Choose the recorded pixels, quality level and frame rate (number of frames per second) according to how you intend to use the movies you have taken.

The higher the number of recorded pixels and quality level, the clearer the details, but the bigger the file size.

The more frames per second, the better the quality of the movie, but the bigger the file size.

Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels, quality level and frame rate in [Movie] on the [ A Rec.Mode] menu.

Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies

p.110

Selecting the Quality Level of Movies 1 p.111

Selecting the Frame Rate

p.112

Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use m

(640×480)

(320×240)

Suitable for viewing on a TV or computer screen.

Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e-mail.

The default setting is m (640×480).

Appropriate Quality Level According to Use

C Best

D Better

E Good

Clearer images

Grainier images

The default setting is C (Best).

Appropriate Frame Rate According to Use

30fps

15fps

Produces high quality movies, but reduces the total recording time.

Increases the total recording time because the file size is smaller.

The default setting is 30fps (frames per second).

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, Frame Rate and Recording Time

(Approximate recording time) m

640×480

320×240

30fps

Built-in

Memory

512 MB

48 sec.

1 min.

5 sec.

1 min.

39 sec.

1 min.

17 sec.

7 min.

31 sec.

10 min.

4 sec.

15 min.

15 sec.

1 min.

45 sec.

2 min.

28 sec.

11 min.

59 sec.

16 min.

14 sec.

22 min.

53 sec.

15fps

Built-in

Memory

512 MB

1 min.

36 sec.

2 min.

10 sec.

3 min.

12 sec.

14 min.

48 sec.

20 min.

8 sec.

29 min.

37 sec.

2 min.

28 sec.

3 min.

24 sec.

4 min.

57 sec.

22 min.

53 sec.

31 min.

28 sec.

45 min.

47 sec.

Sound

Built-in

Memory

512 MB

40 min.

30 sec.

6 hr.

14 min.

15 sec.

• The above figures are based on our standard shooting conditions and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions and type of SD Memory Card used.

• Recording can continue until the built-in memory/SD Memory Card is full, or the size of the recorded movie reaches 2 GB (when using an SDHC card). If recording stops at 2

GB, start recording again to continue to record the rest of the movie in blocks of 2 GB.

Turning the Camera On and Off

Power switch

Press the power switch.

The camera turns on and the display turns on.

When you turn the camera on, the lens cover opens and the lens extends.

If the Language Selection screen or Date Adjust screen appears when

you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.36 to set the display

language and/or current date and time.

Press the power switch again.

The display turns off, the lens closes, and the camera turns off.

Taking Pictures 1 p.61

Checking the Memory Card

The memory card is checked automatically when the camera turns on. + appears on the display when there is no SD Memory Card inserted in the camera. In this case, images and sound files will be saved in the built-in memory.

r appears instead of a when the write-protect switch on the SD Memory Card is in the locked position. Images and sound cannot be recorded when the write-protect switch is locked.

Memory status

Q button

Playback Mode

Use this mode when you want to play back an image or sound file straightaway without taking any more pictures.

Press the power switch while holding down the Q button.

The display turns on with the lens retracted and the camera turns on in Playback Mode.

To switch from Playback Mode to A mode, press the Q button or press the shutter release button halfway.

Playing Back Still Pictures

p.42

Initial Settings

Set the language, time, and date after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures.

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

The [Language/ ] screen appears when the camera is turned on for

the first time. Perform the operations in “Setting the Display Language”

below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.38) to

set the current date and time.

Language, Date, and Time can be changed later. Refer to the pages below for instructions.

• To change the language, follow the steps in “Changing the Display

Language” (

p.169).

• To change the date and time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date and Time” (

p.165).

Setting the Display Language

Use the four-way controller

( 2345 ) to choose the display language.

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

Press the 4 button.

The Initial Setting screen appears in the selected language. If the desired settings for [Hometown] and daylight saving time appear, press the 4 button again to display the [Date Adjust] screen. Go to

“Setting the Date and Time” (p.38).

Go to Step 3 in “Setting Hometown and

DST” if the desired settings do not appear.

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

Daylight saving time

If you accidentally select another language and go to the next procedure, perform the following operation to set the language back.

When Another Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select the language and press the 4 button.

The Initial Setting screen appears in the selected language.

When the Screen After Step 2 Appears in Another Language

Press the 4 button.

Press the 3 button.

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

Use the four-way controller ( 32 ) to select [Language/

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The [Language/ ] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select the language.

Press the 4 button.

The [ W Setting] menu appears in the selected language.

The language is now switched to your desired language. To reset Hometown and the Date and Time, refer to the pages below for instructions.

• To change Hometown, follow the steps in “Setting the World Time” (p.167).

• To change the Date and Time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date and

Time” (p.165).

Setting Hometown and DST

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The frame moves to [Hometown].

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

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

E n g l i s h

The Hometown screen appears.

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

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

H o m e t o w n

N e w Yo r k

MENU C a n c e l

DST

OK O K

The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time).

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O (On) or

P (Off).

Press the 4 button.

The Initial Setting screen appears.

Press the 4 button.

The Date Adjust screen appears. Next, set the date and time.

Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time and the display style.

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

D a t e A d j u s t

The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy].

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose the date and time display style.

D a t e S t y l e

D a t e

Ti m e

MENU C a n c e l

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The frame moves to [24h].

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [24h] (24-hour display) or

[12h] (12-hour display).

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The frame returns to [Date Style].

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

24h

0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 8

0 : 0 0

OK O K mm dd yy 24h

0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 8

0 : 0 0

OK O K

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The frame moves to [Date].

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 mm dd yy 24h

0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 8

0 : 0 0

MENU C a n c e l OK O K

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The frame moves to the month.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to change the month.

Change the day and year in the same manner.

Next, change the time.

If you selected [12h] in Step 4, the setting

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 switches between am and pm corresponding to the time.

Press the 4 button.

The setting is set and the camera returns to capture status.

mm dd yy 24h

0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 8

0 : 0 0

OK O K

Language, Date, Time, Hometown, and DST can be changed. Refer to the pages below for instructions.

• To change the language, follow the steps in “Changing the Display

Language” (

p.169).

• To change the date and time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date and Time” (

p.165).

• To change the city or turn DST on and off, follow the steps in “Setting the World Time” (

p.167).

When the Initial Setting or Date Adjust screen is displayed, you can cancel the setting operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing the 3 button. In this case, the Initial Setting screen will appear next time you turn the camera on.

If you press the 4 button in Step 9, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds.

The video output format (NTSC/PAL) is set to the format of the city selected in

[Hometown] on the Initial Setting screen. Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.180)

for the video output format of each city set as the Initial Setting, and “Changing the

Video Output Format” (p.172) for changing the setting of the video output format.

Quick Start

Taking Still Pictures

Power switch

Zoom/ w / x lever

Shutter release button

The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions.

Press the power switch.

The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures. In this manual, this is called

Still Picture Capture mode.

Confirm the subject and shooting information on the display.

The focus frame in the middle of the display indicates the zone of automatic focusing.

Focus frame

You can change the captured area by turning the Zoom/ w / x lever to the left or right.

x : enlarges the subject w : widens the area that is captured by the camera

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.

The image appears on the display for one second (Instant Review) and

is saved to the SD Memory Card or built-in memory. (p.41)

Press the Green button to switch to the 9 (Green) mode and let the camera set all the shooting functions automatically. Selecting the 9

mode is the easiest way to ensure that pictures come out well. (p.63)

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 halfway. The green focus frame lights on the display when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is in focus. If the subject is out of focus, the frame turns red.

Press fully

Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture.

[Poor focusing conditions]

The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions. In these cases, lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject (by pressing and holding 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

• Horizontal lines or intricate patterns

• 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 image appears on the display for one second (Instant Review) immediately

after it is captured. You can change the Instant Review time. (p.101)

You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the i button.

• When the camera detects that the subject’s eyes are closed, the message “Closed eyes have been detected.” appears during

Instant Review (This function is called “Blinking Detection”). While the message appears, press the Green button and choose

[Delete] from the menu to delete the taken image.

• Even when Instant Review is set shorter than [3sec], the message appears for 3 seconds.

• When the Face Recognition function does not work, “Blinking

Detection” also does not function. Even if the subject’s faces are recognized, “Blinking Detection” does not function depending on the condition of the recognized faces.

Quick Start

Playing Back Still Pictures

Shutter release button

Q button

Four-way controller

Playing Back Images

Press the Q button after taking a picture.

The image appears on the display. In this manual, this is called Q mode (Playback mode). Displaying one image in full in Q mode ( Q mode default setting) is called single-image display.

Press the Q button again in Q mode or press the shutter release button halfway to switch to A mode.

Playing Back the Previous or Next Image

Press the Q button after taking a picture.

The image appears on the display.

Press the four-way controller ( 45 ).

The previous or next image appears.

File number

Q button

Four-way controller

4 button i button

Rotating the Displayed Image

Press the Q button after taking a picture.

The image appears on the display.

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 234

5 ) to select s (Image Rotation) and press the 4 button.

The rotation selection screen (0°, Right 90°,

Left 90°, or 180°) appears.

Use the four-way controller

( 2345 ) to choose the rotation direction and press the 4 button.

The rotated image appears.

MENU OK

• Movies cannot be rotated.

• Protected images can be rotated, but they cannot be saved in a rotated state.

Deleting the Displayed Image

Press the i button while the image is displayed to display the Delete screen. Use the four-way controller ( 2 ) to select [Delete] and press the 4

button. (p.128)

D e l e t e

C a n c e l

Common Operations

Understanding the Button Functions

Mode

1 Power switch

Turns the camera on and off. (p.34)

2 Zoom/ w / x lever

Changes the captured area. (p.78)

3 Shutter release button

Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still

Picture Capture mode. (Except in 3 , s and \

modes) (p.40)

Takes the still picture when pressed down fully. (p.40)

Starts and stops movie recording in C

mode. (p.108)

Starts and stops sound file recording in O

mode. (p.157)

4 I button

Switches the Face Recognition function (p.56). The Face Recognition

function is switched as follows each time the I button is pressed:

Smile Capture ´ Face Priority Off ´ Face Priority On

5 Q button

Switches to the Q

mode. (p.115)

6 Four-way controller

( 2 )

: Changes the drive mode. (p.76, p.77)

( 3 )

( 4 )

: Displays the Capture Mode Palette. (p.53)

: Changes the flash mode. (p.89)

( 5 )

: Changes the focus mode. (p.87)

( 23 ) : Adjusts \ in \

mode. (p.88)

7 4 / W button

Changes the information on the display. (p.85)

8 Green button

Switches to the 9

(Green) mode. (p.63)

Calls up the assigned menu. (p.57)

9 3 button

Displays the [ A

Rec.Mode] menu. (p.48)

Mode

1 Power switch

Turns the camera on and off. (p.34)

2 Zoom/ f / y lever

Turn towards f during single-image display to change to nine-Image display. Return to the previous display by turning towards y

. (p.116)

Turn towards y to enlarge the image during single-image display. Return to the previous display by turning towards f

. (p.118)

Turn towards f during nine-image display to change to folder or calendar

display. (p.117)

Turn towards y during folder display to change to nine-image display of

the selected folder. (p.117)

Turn towards y during calendar display to change to nine-image display

for the selected date. (p.117)

Adjusts the volume during playback of movies or sound files. (p.125, p.159)

3 Shutter release button

Switches to A

mode. (p.115)

4 I button

Zooms up on the subject’s faces in the face-recognized image in order

of the recognition during shooting. (Face close-up playback) (p.119)

5 Q button

Switches to A

mode. (p.115)

6 Four-way controller

(

)

45 )

: Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file. (p.125, p.159)

: Displays the Playback Mode Palette. (p.60)

Stops a movie or sound file during playback. (p.125, p.159)

: Displays the previous or next image and sound file during

single-image display. (p.42)

Frame forwards, frame reverses, reverses a movie and

makes a movie play forwards during playback. (p.125)

Fast forwards, reverses, and moves to the next index in

sound file playback. (p.159)

( 2345

) : Moves the display area during zoom display. (p.118)

Selects an image in nine-image display, a folder in folder

display, and a date in calendar display. (p.116, p.117)

Moves the image when using the Frame Composite

function. (p.145)

7 4 / W button

Changes the information on the display. (p.121)

Returns zoom display or nine-image display to single-image display.

(p.116, p.118)

Changes to nine-image display of the selected folder during folder

display. (p.117)

Changes to single-image display of the selected date during calendar

display. (p.117)

8 Green/ i button

Switches from single-image display to the Delete screen. (p.128)

Switches from nine-image display to the Select & Delete screen.

(p.130)

Switches from folder display to the calendar display screen. (p.117)

Switches from calendar display to the folder display screen. (p.117)

9 3 button

Displays the [ W

Setting] menu during single-image display. (p.48)

Returns to single-image display during Playback Mode Palette display. (p.59)

Returns zoom display or nine-image display to single-image display. (p.116)

Changes to nine-image display of the selected folder during folder

display. (p.117)

Changes to nine-image display of the selected date during calendar

display. (p.117)

Setting the Camera Functions

To change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the [ A

Rec.Mode] menu or [ W Setting] menu. Menus for playing back and editing images and sound files are displayed from the Playback Mode Palette.

Setting with the Menus

Press the 3 button in A mode to display the [ A Rec.Mode] menu.

Press the 3 button in Q mode to display the [ W Setting] menu.

During recording During playback

MENU

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

MENU Exit

1 / 3

AWB

Auto

MENU

Setting

Format

Sound

Date Adjust

World Time

1 / 3

0 3 / 0 3 / 2 0 0 8

D a t e Folder Name

MENU Exit

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

MENU Exit

1 / 3

AWB

Auto

SHUTTER

Press halfway

MENU OK or

Setting

Format

Sound

Date Adjust

World Time

1 / 3

0 3 / 0 3 / 2 0 0 8

Folder Name D a t e

MENU Exit

The setting is complete and the camera returns to A mode

The setting is complete and the camera returns to Q mode

A guide to available button operations appears on the display during menu operation.

Ex.) To set the [Quality Level] on the [ A Rec.Mode] menu

Press the 3 button in A mode.

Rec.Mode

The [ A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The frame moves to [Recorded Pixels].

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

MENU Exit

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The frame moves to [Quality Level].

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

MENU Exit

1 / 3

8 M

AWB

Auto

1 / 3

8 M

AWB

Auto

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

A pull-down menu appears with the items that can be selected.

The pull-down menu displays only those items that can be selected with the current camera settings.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to change the setting.

Storage Capacity

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

MENU Cancel

8 M

Auto

OK OK

The quality level changes each time the four-way controller ( 23 ) is pressed.

Refer to the following page for instructions on saving settings and canceling changes.

To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

When the shutter release button is pressed fully, the picture is taken.

When the [ W Setting] menu is displayed from Q mode, you can switch to A mode by pressing the Q button.

To Save the Setting and Begin Playback of Images

Press the Q button.

When the [ A Rec.Mode] menu is displayed from A mode, the setting is saved and the camera returns to playback status.

To Save the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations

Press the 4 button or the four-way controller ( 4 ).

The setting is saved and the screen returns to Step 3.

To Cancel the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations

Press the 3 button.

The changes are canceled and the screen returns to Step 3.

The 3 button function differs depending on the screen. Refer to the guide indications.

MENU

Exit : Exits the menu and returns to the original screen.

: Returns to the previous screen with the current setting.

MENU Cancel : Cancels the current selection, exits the menu and returns to the previous screen.

Menu List

This displays the items that can be set with the menus and provides descriptions of each item. See the list of default settings in the Appendix

“Default Settings” (p.181) to decide whether you want the settings saved

when the camera is turned off and whether you want the settings returned to the defaults when the camera is reset.

[ A Rec.Mode] Menu

This menu shows the functions related to taking still pictures and recording movies.

Item

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

EV Compensation

For changing the area of the autofocus

For setting the area of the screen that is metered to determine the exposure

For setting the sensitivity

For adjusting the overall brightness of the picture

Recorded Pixels For choosing the number of recorded pixels of movies p.110

p.111

Quality Level For choosing the quality level of movies

Frame Rate

For setting the frame rate (number of frames per second)

Color Mode

Movie SR

For choosing a color mode for movies

For choosing whether to use the movie shake reduction function

p.112

p.113

p.114

Digital Wide

Digital Zoom

Instant Review

Memory

For choosing whether to use the Digital Wide function. p.83

For choosing whether to use the digital zoom function p.80

For setting the Instant Review time

For choosing whether to save the set values of the shooting function or return to the defaults when the camera is turned off

p.101

p.106

Green Button

Sharpness

Saturation

Contrast

Date Imprint

Description

For choosing the number of recorded pixels of still pictures

For choosing the quality level of still pictures

For adjusting the color balance according to the lighting conditions

For assigning a function to the Green button in

Capture mode

For choosing sharp or soft outlines

For setting the color saturation

For setting the image contrast level

For choosing whether to imprint the date when taking still pictures

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• Use the 9 (Green) mode to enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [ A Rec.Mode]

menu. (p.63)

• Assigning frequently used functions to the Green button enables

you to go straight to the menu item. (p.57)

[ W Setting] Menu

Item

Format

Sound

Date Adjust

World Time

Language/

Folder Name

USB Connection

Video Out

Brightness Level

Power Saving

Auto Power Off

Quick Zoom

Guide Display

Reset

Description Page

For formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory p.162

For adjusting the operation volume and playback volume, and setting the start-up sound, shutter sound, key operation sound and self-timer sound

p.163

For adjusting the date, time, and date style

For setting the world time

p.165

p.167

For setting the language in which menus and messages appear

For choosing how names are assigned to folders for storing images and sound files

p.169

p.170

For setting the USB cable connection (to PC or printer) p.171

For setting the output format to the AV equipment

For changing the brightness of the display

p.172

p.173

For setting the time until the camera enters powersaving mode

For setting the time until the camera turns off automatically

For choosing whether to use the Quick Zoom function

(p.118) when playing back images

For displaying a guide for the function selectable in the

Capture Mode Palette and the Playback Mode Palette

For returning settings other than the date and time, language, world time and video out to their defaults

Four-way controller

4 button

Setting the Shooting Mode

The Optio V20 has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures or record movies and sound in different situations simply by choosing the right mode for the particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette.

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller

( 2345 ) to choose a shooting mode.

A shooting mode guide appears about 2 seconds after the shooting mode is chosen.

You can turn off the shooting mode guide

MENU OK using the [ W Setting] menu. Refer to

“Setting the Guide Display” (p.177) for details of how to operate the

menu.

Press the 4 button.

The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.

• In shooting modes other than R , A , C , O , 4 and F , saturation, contrast, sharpness, white balance, etc. are automatically set to the optimal settings for the selected mode.

• Some functions may not be available or may not function fully depending on the selected shooting mode. For details, refer to

“Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.186).

• You can turn off the shooting mode guide on the Capture Mode

Palette. (p.177)

There are 17 available shooting modes.

Item b Auto Picture

O q

Program

Night Scene

Movie

Voice Recording

Landscape

Flower z Natural Skin Tone e i

Portrait

Surf & Snow

Sport

Digital SR (Blur

Reduction)

Pet

Kids

Description

Automatically select the best capture mode.

The basic mode for capturing images. Various functions can also be set with this mode.

Used for night scenes. Use a tripod, etc. to reduce shaking and use a flash for portraits.

For capturing movies. Sound is also recorded.

For recording sound only. Be careful not to cover the microphone with your hands.

For capturing landscape views. The camera focuses on a wide range.

For capturing brightly colored flowers.

Reproduces the outline of the flower softly.

Adjusts color and brightness to reproduce skin more beautifully than Portrait.

For capturing portraits. The skin tone will be brighter to make the person look healthy.

For capturing images with dazzling backgrounds, such as beaches or snowy mountains.

For subjects in fast motion. Keeps the camera in focus until the shutter is released.

Higher sensitivity reduces blur from both subject and camera movement.

For capturing images of pets in motion. A setting suitable for the pet’s coat can be set.

For capturing moving kids. Reproduces healthy and bright skin tone.

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Item

D Food

F Digital Panorama

S Digital Wide

Description

For capturing images of food. Saturation will be rather high to make it look appetizing.

Stitches images taken with the camera to create a panoramic photograph.

Composites two images resulting in wider field of view.

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p.74

p.81

S (Digital Wide) mode cannot be chosen from the Capture Mode

Palette. Refer to p.81 on how to choose this mode.

I button

Setting the Face Recognition function

With the Optio V20, the Face Recognition function is available with all shooting modes except O mode.

In the Face Recognition function, you can choose the Face Priority function that recognizes the subject’s face, focuses (Face Recognition

AF) and performs exposure compensation (Face Recognition AE), and the Smile Capture function* that recognizes the subject’s face, focuses

(Face Recognition AF), performs exposure compensation (Face

Recognition AE) and captures an image automatically.

* Depending on the condition of the recognized faces, an image may not be captured automatically because the Smile Capture function will not work. If this happens, press the shutter release button to capture an image.

Switching the Face Recognition Function

By default, the Face Recognition function is set to Face Priority On. The Face

Recognition function is switched as follows each time the I button is pressed:

Smile Capture ´ Face Priority Off ´ Face Priority On

Face Priority On Smile Capture Face Priority Off

An icon indicating either Face Priority On or Smile Capture appears on the display. (The icon does not appear when the Face Recognition function is not activated.)

• The Face Recognition function cannot be set to off in b (Auto

Picture), z (Natural Skin Tone), e (Portrait) or H (Kids) mode.

You can select either Face Priority On or Smile Capture.

• Face Priority On is automatically selected in b (Auto Picture), z

(Natural Skin Tone), e (Portrait), H (Kids) or C (Movie) mode.

When switching to another mode from one of these modes, the

Face Recognition setting returns to the previous setting.

• Refer to p.68 and p.72 on how to shoot with the Face Recognition

function.

Calling Up a Specific Menu

Assign menu items to the Green Button and recall these quickly by simply pressing the Green Button. This is useful for going straight to the setting screens of frequently used functions such as EV Compensation,

Sensitivity and White Balance.

• The following functions can be assigned to the Green button:

Green Mode, Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, White Balance,

Focusing Area, AE Metering, Sensitivity, EV Compensation,

Sharpness, Saturation and Contrast.

• The Green Button setting can be returned to its default setting by selecting [Reset] on the [ W Setting] menu.

• The functions assigned to the Green button can be used in the usual manner on the original menu ([ A Rec.Mode]).

• You cannot save different settings for the same function on the

Green button and on the original menu.

Assigning a Function to the Green Button

Select [Green Button] on the [ A Rec.Mode] menu.

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

Green Button

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose a function and press the

4 button.

Press the 3 button.

Q 9 Green Mode

Recorded Pixels

MENU

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Cancel OK

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

Using the Green Button

Press the Green button in A mode.

The function assigned to [Green Button] on the [ A Rec.Mode] menu is called up.

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to change the settings and press the 4 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

If a function other than the 9 (Green) mode has been assigned to the Green button, the camera returns to the original screen if no operation is performed for 5 seconds after the Green button is pressed.

Using the Playback Function

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in Q mode to display the Playback

Mode Palette.

You can display the playback function you want to use simply by using the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to choose an icon and pressing the

4 button.

MENU

MENU OK

SHUTTER

Press halfway

MENU OK

Closes the Playback Mode

Palette and goes to A mode.

Recorded Pixels 8 M

MENU OK

Goes to the screen for selected playback function.

• When the frame is placed over each icon of the Playback Mode

Palette, a guide for each function appears after about 2 seconds.

• You can turn off the guide for each function on the Playback Mode

Palette. (p.177)

Playback Mode Palette

P u n o p

Item

Digital SR

Slideshow

Resize

Cropping

Image/Sound

Copy

Description

For reducing the camera shake in recorded images

For playing back recorded images one after another

For changing the recorded pixels and quality of images

Creates an image from a selected portion of the image

For copying images and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa s Image Rotation For rotating still pictures

D Digital Filter For processing still pictures as you desire

Save as Still image

For saving one frame from a movie as a still picture

[

Divide

Movies

For dividing a movie into two

Y Frame Composite For adding a decorative frame to a still picture

Red-eye

Compensation

For correcting still pictures where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes

\ Voice Memo For adding a voice memo to still pictures

Protect

For protecting images and sound files from accidental deletion r DPOF

For setting the DPOF print order data for still pictures

] Image Recovery For recovering deleted images

^ Start-up Screen For setting the start-up screen

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Taking Pictures

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

4 button

Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture

Mode)

In b (Auto Picture) mode, when you press the shutter release button, the camera selects the most appropriate mode from six shooting modes: -

(Standard), A (Night Scene), q (Landscape), e (Portrait), \ (Sport) and < (Flower) modes.

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select b

(Auto Picture).

Press the 4 button.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the sublect is in focus, and the icon for selected shooting mode will appear on the top left of the display.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

In b mode, the exposure compensation is not available. ( 1

p.84)

Taking Still Pictures 1 p.40

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

4 button

Setting The Functions (Program Mode)

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 and recorded pixels.

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select R

(Program).

Press the 4 button.

Set the functions you want to use.

Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions”

(p.87 - p.105) for details of how to set the

functions.

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.

Taking Still Pictures 1 p.40

Shutter release button

Green button

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)

In the 9 (Green) mode, you can enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings*, regardless of the settings in the [ A Rec.Mode] menu.

Press the Green button in A mode.

The camera switches to 9 mode.

Press the Green button again to return to the status before 9 mode was selected.

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.

• Assign 9 mode to the Green button for using 9

mode. (p.57)

• In 9 mode, you cannot change the information on the display by pressing the 4 / W button.

• You cannot use the [ A Rec.Mode] menu or Capture

Mode Palette in 9 mode. If you try to display the [ A

Rec.Mode] menu or Capture Mode Palette, (key

G r e e n m o d e m u s t b e c a n c e l e d t o u s e t h i s f u n c t i o n .

lock icon) appears.

• If you switched to Q mode from 9 mode, you

Key lock icon cannot display the [ W Setting] menu by pressing the 3 button. If you try to display the [ W Setting] menu, (key lock icon) appears.

• When the camera is turned off in 9 mode, it turns on in 9 mode next time the power switch is pressed.

* 9 mode settings are as shown below.

Flash Mode

Drive Mode

Focus Mode

Information Display

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

EV Compensation

Digital Wide

Digital Zoom

Instant Review

Sharpness

Saturation

Contrast

Date Imprint

, (Auto)

9 (Standard)

= (Standard)

Normal

D (Better)

F (Auto)

J (Multiple)

L Multi-segment metering

Auto

±0.0

P (Off)

O (On)

1sec

G (Normal)

P (Off)

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

4 button

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes

(Night Scene/Digital SR (Blur Reduction) Mode)

You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes.

A Use this mode when taking pictures of night views.

4 Use this mode to take pictures indoors or in low light conditions.

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select A

(Night Scene) or 4 (Digital SR (Blur Reduction)).

Press the 4 button.

The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.

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.

• The shutter speed tends to be slower when taking pictures of dark scenes.

• To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and/or the self-timer

function. (p.76)

• In 4

mode, sensitivity is automatically set to Auto. (p.99)

• In 4 mode, the number of recorded pixels is fixed at f (2592

× 1944).

Zoom/ f / y lever

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite)

In Y (Frame Composite) mode, you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera.

Press the four-way controller ( 2 ) in A mode.

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select Y (Frame Composite) and press the 4 button.

A 9-frame display of the frame selection screen appears.

Use the four-way controller

( 2345 ) to choose the frame you want to use.

Turn the Zoom/ f / y lever towards y .

The selected frame appears in single-image display. You can choose another frame using either of the following operations.

• Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose a different frame.

• Turn the Zoom/ f / y lever to f to return to the 9-frame display of the frame selection screen, and then perform Step 4 to choose a different frame.

Press the 4 button.

The frame appears on the screen.

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.

• In Y mode, recorded pixels is fixed at h (2048 × 1536).

• In b (Auto Picture), C (Movie), O (Voice Recording), F

(Digital Panorama) or S (Digital Wide) mode, Y mode is not available.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

4 button

Taking Pictures of People (Natural Skin Tone/

Portrait Mode)

z (Natural Skin Tone) and e (Portrait) modes are suitable for taking

pictures of people. Face Recognition (p.56) operates for each shooting

mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures.

Use this mode when you want to enhance the natural skin tone of the people in your pictures.

e Use this mode when taking pictures of people.

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select d

(Natural Skin Tone) and press the 4 button.

Choose c (Portrait) when c is displayed instead of d and press the

4 button.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose e or z .

Press the 4 button.

The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.

When the subject’s face is recognized, a yellow focus frame appears on the display at

MENU OK the location of the face (when multiple faces are recognized, the main face is indicated in yellow). As the subject moves, the size and location of the focus frame change to match the location of the subject’s face.

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.

• If the camera cannot recognize the subject’s face, the camera focuses using the Focusing Area currently selected.

• When Smile Capture is activated, the shutter will be released automatically when the camera recognizes the subject’s smile.

However, depending on the condition of the recognized faces, an image may not be captured automatically because the Smile

Capture function will not work.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

4 button

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

Use this mode to keep your moving pet in focus while you take the picture and capture the color of your pet’s coat. Choose the appropriate icon depending on what color your pet is (closer to black or white or in between).

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select E (Pet).

Press the 4 button.

The Pet mode selection screen appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select E , F , F , H , G or G .

There are two types of icons: a cat and dog icon.

MENU OK

(Choosing either the cat or dog icon does not affect the resulting picture. Choose whichever you prefer.)

Choose an icon (white, gray, or black) whose tone best matches your pet’s coat or fur.

Press the 4 button.

The Pet mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

The focus frame follows the pet while the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

4 button

Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode)

H (Kids) mode is suitable for taking pictures of moving children. It also

reproduces healthy and bright skin tone. Face Recognition (p.56)

operates automatically for this mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures.

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select H

(Kids).

Press the 4 button.

When the subject's face is recognized, a yellow focus frame appears on the display at the location of the face (when multiple faces are recognized, the main face is indicated in yellow). As the subject moves, the size and location of the focus frame change to match the location of the subject’s face.

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.

• Face Recognition AF and AE may not work if the subject is wearing sunglasses or has part of the face covered or if the subject is not looking toward the camera.

• If the camera cannot recognize the subject’s face, the camera focuses using the Focusing Area currently selected.

• When Smile Capture is activated, the shutter will be released automatically when the camera recognizes the subject’s smile.

However, depending on the condition of the recognized faces, an image may not be captured automatically because the Smile

Capture function will not work.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

4 button

Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama

Mode)

In F (Digital Panorama) mode, take three frames overlapping their edges by moving the camera horizontally. When the third frame is taken, the images taken with the camera are automatically stitched and the panoramic photograph is saved.

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select F

(Digital Panorama).

Press the 4 button.

The shooting mode is selected and the message “Set shift direction” is displayed.

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the direction in which the images will be joined.

The screen for taking the first frame is displayed.

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.

1 2

The screen for taking the second frame is displayed after you take the first frame.

If you select right ( 5 ) in Step 4:

The right edge of the first frame appears in semi-transparent form on the left edge of the display.

SHUTTER OK

If you select left ( 4 ) in Step 4:

The left edge of the first frame appears in semi-transparent form on the right edge of the display.

Move the camera horizontally to the selected direction and take the second frame.

Move the camera so that the semi-transparent image and the actual view overlap and press the shutter release button. Repeat Steps 5 to

7 to take the third frame.

The panorama stitching starts when the third frame is taken and the stitched image appears.

The stitched image does not appear when the Instant Review (p.41, p.101) is off.

• When the Face Recognition is activated (p.56), it works only when

taking the first frame.

• If you press the 4 button after shooting the first or second frame, you can save the captured image(s). (If you press the OK button after shooting the second frame, you can save the first and the second frames as a stitched image.)

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

4 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.

Stabilize the camera with a tripod when taking a picture with the self-timer.

Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture.

The picture is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

Use this mode to avoid camera shake. The picture is taken approximately two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

Press the four-way controller ( 2 ) in A mode.

Use the four-way controller

( 453 ) to select g or Z and press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take the picture using the self-timer.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

MENU OK

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds later.

Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the self-timer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures.

• In C (Movie) mode, recording will start after ten seconds (or two seconds).

• Press the shutter release button halfway while the self-timer is engaged to stop the countdown and press fully to restart the countdown.

• Z cannot be selected while 9 (Green) mode is in default setting. Select

Z in another shooting mode and then switch the shooting mode to 9 .

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

4 button

Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting Mode)

In this mode, pictures are taken continuously as long as the shutter release button is pressed.

1 Continuous

Shooting

Each time a picture is taken, the image is saved in the memory before the next image is taken. The higher the image quality, the longer the interval between shots.

Press the four-way controller ( 2 ) in A mode.

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select 1 (Continuous Shooting) and press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take a series of pictures.

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.

Pictures are taken continuously as long as you keep the shutter release button pressed.

• The flash does not discharge in Continuous Shooting.

• 1 (Continuous Shooting) can not be chosen in b (Auto Picture),

A (Night), C (Movie), O (Voice Recording), F (Digital

Panorama) or S (Digital Wide) mode.

• You can continue shooting until the memory capacity of the SD

Memory Card or built-in memory is full.

• The interval of Continuous Shooting varies according to the

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level settings.

• The focus, exposure and white balance are locked with the first image.

• When the Face Recognition is activated (p.56), it works only when

taking the first image.

Zoom/ w / x lever

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

Using the Zoom

You can use the zoom to change the captured area.

Turn the Zoom/ w / x lever in A mode.

Zoom lever ( w ) :Diminishes the subject

(Wide).

Zoom lever ( x ) :enlarges the subject.

As you continue to turn the lever, the camera automatically switches from optical zoom to intelligent zoom.

Once the lever is released and turned again, the camera switches to Digital Zoom.

Zoom bar

The zoom bar is displayed as follow.

Zoom in with high image quality.

Zoom ratio

Zoom in with some degree of image deterioration.

Optical zoom range

Intelligent

Zoom range *2

Digital Zoom range

*1 You can zoom in to a maximum of 5x optically.

*2 The Intelligent Zoom range differs depending on the recorded pixels. See the following table.

Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio

Recorded pixels

1024

640

Intelligent Zoom

Not Available (5× optical zoom available)

Approx. 6.3×

Approx. 7.1×

Approx. 8.0×

Approx. 10.2×

Approx. 15.9×

Approx. 25.5× (Same as 25.5× Digital

Zoom)

Digital Zoom

Equivalent to approx.

25.5×

• You are recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake when taking pictures at a high magnification rate.

• Pictures taken in the digital zoom range appear grainier than pictures taken in the optical zoom range.

• Intelligent Zoom is not available under the following conditions.

- When Digital Zoom is set to Off.

- When the recorded pixels is set to E . (5x optical zoom available)

- In C (Movie) mode

- In 4 (Digital SR) mode

- When the sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400.

• The image enlarged using Intelligent Zoom may appear rough on the display. This does not affect the quality of recorded image.

• In C mode, only Digital Zoom is available.

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).

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Digital

Zoom].

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

Rec.Mode

2 / 3

EV Compensation 0.0

The selected setting is saved.

Press the 3 button.

Movie

Digital Wide

Digital Zoom

Instant Review

Memory

1sec

The setting is complete and the camera returns to capture status.

MENU Exit

Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting

p.106

Zoom/ w / x lever

4 button

Four-way controller

Green button

3 button

Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide

Mode)

S (Digital Wide) mode can stitch two pictures taken into a 35 mm film conversion equivalent to a maximum of approx. 28 mm.

Turn the Zoom/ w / x lever towards w in A mode.

Enter the Digital Wide mode?

Continue to turn the Zoom/ w / x lever towards w to set the zoom to the widest position, release the lever, and then turn it again.

Press the four-way controller ( 2 ).

Press the 4 button.

Digital Wide

Cancel

The camera enters the S mode and an explanation is displayed in the center of the screen.

After 5 seconds or when you press the

Green button, the camera returns to capture status.

Turn the camera 90º counterclockwise and align your first picture.

Composites two images. Overlap the background and the guide on the left of the screen for the 2nd shot.

Press the shutter release button.

The first captured image is saved, and the shooting screen for the second image is displayed. Overlap the image on the preview guide on the left of the screen to compose your picture.

If you want to stop capturing images in the

S mode, go to step 6.

3 8

Guide

Press the shutter release button.

The combined first image and second image appear on the display for one second (Instant Review), and then saved to the built-in memory or

SD Memory Card.

• For less distortion when taking the second picture, turn the camera to overlap the background and the preview guide on the left of the screen.

• Some distortion may result from moving objects, repeating patterns, or if nothing exists when overlapping the first and second picture on the preview guide.

• When the Face Recognition is activated (p.56), it works only when

taking the first image.

• The number of recorded pixels for images captured with S mode is fixed at f (2592 × 1944).

Press the 3 button, 4 button, or turn the Zoom/ w / x lever.

Press the four-way controller ( 2 ).

Press the 4 button.

S mode stops.

Exit the Digital Wide mode?

Exit

Cancel

Setting the Digital Wide Function

S mode is set to O (On) in the default settings. Use the [ A Rec.Mode] menu to set whether the camera enters S mode when the Zoom/ w / x lever is turned towards w .

Press the 3 button in A mode.

[ A Rec.Mode] appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Digital

Wide].

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

Rec.Mode

2 / 3

EV Compensation 0.0

Movie The selected setting is saved.

Press the 3 button.

Digital Wide

Digital Zoom

Instant Review

Memory

1sec

The setting is complete and the camera returns to capture status.

MENU Exit

MENU

Four-way controller

3 button

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

MENU Exit

1 / 3

AWB

Auto

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 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

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

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select the EV value.

Rec.Mode

EV Compensation

Movie

Digital Wide

Digital Zoom

Instant Review

Memory

MENU Exit

2 / 3

0.0

1sec

The selected EV value is saved.

To brighten, select a positive (+) value. To darken, select 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.

Press the 3 button.

The setting is complete and the camera returns to capture status.

• If you use the EV compensation function frequently, you can save

time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.58)

• When the histogram is displayed, bright portions and dark portions are

indicated on the display, enabling you to check the exposure. (p.86)

• The EV compensation function cannot be used in b (Auto Picture) or 9 (Green) mode.

Saving the EV Compensation Value 1 p.106

Displaying Shooting Information in

Capture Mode

The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the

4 / W button: Normal Display, Histogram + Info, No Info.

For details of each display mode, refer to “Monitor Indications” (p.18).

• Y appears if you press the shutter release button halfway when camera shake is likely to occur. To prevent camera shake, use a

tripod and/or the self-timer function. (p.76)

• In 9 (Green) mode, you cannot change the information on the display by pressing the 4 / W button.

Normal Display Histogram + Info

M OK

No Info

Using the Histogram

A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image. The horizontal axis represents brightness (dark at the left and bright at the right) and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels.

The shape of the histogram (Dark) ← Brightness → (Bright) before and after shooting tells you whether the brightness and

Dark portions Bright portions contrast are correct or not, and lets you decide if you need to use EV compensation and take the picture again.

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)

p.84

Understanding Brightness

If the brightness is correct, the graph peaks in the middle. If the image is too dark, the peak is on the left side, and if it is too bright, the peak is on the right side.

Dark image Correct image Bright image

When the image is too dark, the part to the left is cut off (dark portions) and when the image is too bright, the part to the right is cut off (bright portions).

Bright portions blink red on the display and dark portions blink yellow.

Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode

p.85

Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode 1 p.121

Understanding Contrast

The graph peaks gradually for images in which contrast is balanced. The graph peaks on both sides but sinks in the middle for images with a large difference in contrast and low amounts of mid-level brightness.

Setting the Shooting Functions

Four-way controller

4 button

Selecting the Focus Mode

Focus Mode

= Standard q Macro

3 Pan Focus s Infinity

Use this mode when the distance to the subject is 40 cm

(16 in.) or more. The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 10 cm to 50 cm (4 in. to 24 in.). The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

This mode is used when you ask someone to take pictures for you, or when taking pictures of the scenery through the window of a car or train. The entire picture, from the front to the back, is focused.

This mode is used for taking distant objects. The flash is set to a (Flash Off).

This mode lets you adjust the focus manually.

\ Manual Focus

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ) in A mode.

The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller ( 23 ).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The Focus Mode setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

• In 9 (Green) mode, you can only select = , q or 3 .

• When = is selected and the optical zoom is fixed to Wide, if the subject is closer than 40 cm, the camera automatically focuses from

10 cm. (Auto-Macro function)

• When shooting with q selected, if the subject is further than 50 cm away, the camera automatically focuses to infinity.

Saving the Focus Mode

p.106

Manual Focus

The procedure for setting the focus manually ( \ ) is described below.

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ) in A mode.

Use the four-way controller ( 5 ) to select \ and press the 4 button.

The central portion of the image is magnified to fill the screen of the display when focusing.

Press the four-way controller ( 23 ).

The \ indicator appears on the display to indicate the approximate distance to the subject. Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to adjust the focus using the indicator as a guide.

2 : for distant focus

3 : for closer focus

Press the 4 button.

MENU

\ indicator

The focus is fixed and the camera returns to capture status.

In addition, the focus position is fixed five seconds after you remove your finger from the four-way controller ( 5 ).

After the focus is fixed, you can press the four-way controller ( 5 ) again to display the \ bar and readjust the focus.

To switch from \ to another focus mode, press the four-way controller ( 5 ) while the \ bar is displayed.

Capture mode and drive mode cannot be changed while the \ bar is displayed.

Four-way controller

4 button

Selecting the Flash Mode

Flash Modes

, Auto a Flash Off b Flash On c Auto + Red-eye d Flash On + Red-eye b Soft Flash

The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.

The flash does not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Use this mode to take pictures 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 discharges regardless of the light 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 discharges regardless of the light conditions.

• The flash does not discharge ( a Flash Off) in C (Movie) or F

(Digital Panorama) mode, or when the drive mode is set to 1 , or the focus mode is set to s .

• A pre-flash discharges when using the red-eye reduction function.

• In 9 (Green) mode, you can only select , or a .

• In A (Night) mode, you cannot select , and c .

Using the flash when capturing images at a close distance may cause irregularities in the image due to the light distribution.

Press the four-way controller ( 4 ) in A mode.

The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller ( 23 ).

Press the 4 button.

The camera returns to capture status with the selected flash mode.

MENU OK

[About the red-eye phenomenon]

Taking pictures using the flash may cause the subject’s eyes to appear red in the resulting picture. This phenomenon occurs when the light from the flash is reflected in the subject’s eyes. It can be reduced by illuminating the area around the subject or moving closer to the subject and zooming out to a wider angle. Setting the flash mode to c (Auto + Red-eye) or d (Flash On + Red-eye) is also an effective way of reducing red eyes.

If the subject’s eyes appear red despite such precautions, they can

be corrected by the red-eye compensation function (p.144).

Saving the Flash Mode

p.106

MENU

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

MENU Exit

1 / 3

AWB

Auto

Selecting the Recorded Pixels

You can choose from seven recorded pixels settings for still pictures.

The larger your recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear when you print your picture. As the quality of the printed picture also depends on the image quality, exposure control, resolution of the printer and other factors, you do not need to select more than the required number of recorded pixels. i (1600×1200) is adequate for making postcard-size prints. 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 (p.93).

Recorded Pixels

Use

For printing high quality photos or A4-size pictures or larger, or editing images on a PC.

Recorded Pixels

E 3264×2448 f 2592×1944 g 2304×1728 h 2048×1536 i 1600×1200 l 1024× 768 m 640× 480

For making postcard-size prints.

For posting on a website or attaching to e-mail.

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Recorded

Pixels].

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to change the number of recorded pixels.

Press the 4 button.

Storage Capacity

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

MENU

The Recorded Pixels setting is saved.

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

8 M

4 M

3 M

2 M

1024

640

OK OK

• When drive mode is set to Y (Frame Composite), the number of recorded pixels is fixed at h .

• The number of recorded pixels for images captured in S (Digital

Wide) or 4 (Digital SR) mode is fixed at f . (However, the number of recorded pixels will be h if you exit the Digital Wide mode without taking the second picture.)

• If you take and save only the first frame in F (Digital Panorama) mode, the number of recorded pixels fixed at i .

• If you use the [Recorded Pixels] function frequently, you can save

time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.58)

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures

p.31

MENU

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

MENU Exit

1 / 3

AWB

Auto

Selecting the Quality Level

You can select the quality (compression rate) of still pictures.

The more stars, the lower the compression rate and the clearer the picture, but the

file size becomes larger. The recorded pixels setting also affects the file size (p.91).

Quality Level

C Best Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints.

D Better

E Good

Standard compression rate. Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen.

Highest compression rate. Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e-mail.

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

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

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

Storage Capacity 13

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to change the quality level.

Press the 4 button.

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

8 M

Auto

The Quality Level setting is saved.

Press the 3 button.

MENU Cancel

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

OK OK

If you use the [Quality Level] function frequently, you can save time

by assigning it to the Green button. (p.58)

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures

p.31

MENU

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

MENU Exit

1 / 3

AWB

Auto

Adjusting the White Balance

You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting.

White Balance

F Auto

Daylight

Shade

Tungsten Light

Fluores. Light

Manual

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.

Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light.

Use this mode when adjusting the white balance manually.

• Set another white balance if you are not satisfied with the color balance of pictures taken with white balance set to AWB (Auto).

• Depending on the selected shooting mode, the white balance

setting may not be changed. Refer to p.186 - p.187 for details.

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [White

Balance].

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The White Balance screen appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to change the setting.

Press the 4 button.

The White Balance setting is saved.

Press the 3 button.

W h i t e B a l a n c e

MENU OK

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

Refer to “Manual Setting” below for instructions on adjusting the white

balance manually.

If you use the [White Balance] function frequently, you can save time

by assigning it to the Green button. (p.58)

Saving the White Balance

p.106

Manual Setting

Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready.

In the White balance screen, use the four-way controller

( 23 ) to select K (Manual).

Point the camera at the blank sheet of paper or other material so

W h i t e B a l a n c e that it fills the frame displayed in the center of the screen.

Press the shutter release button fully.

MENU

SHUTTER A d j u s t

The white balance is automatically adjusted.

Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved and the screen returns to the [ A Rec.Mode].

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

MENU

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

MENU Exit

1 / 3

AWB

Auto

Setting the AE Metering

You can set the area of the screen where the brightness is metered to determine the exposure.

AE metering

Multi-segment metering

Centerweighted metering

The camera divides the image into 256 areas, meters the brightness and determines the exposure.

The camera takes a reading of the overall brightness of the picture with the center of the image having more influence on the exposure.

Spot AE metering

The camera determines the exposure by metering the brightness only at the center of the image.

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

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

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

Rec.Mode

1 / 3

A pull-down menu appears.

Recorded Pixels 8 M

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select the AE Metering setting.

Press the 4 button.

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

MENU

AWB

The AE Metering setting is saved.

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the brightness is metered and the exposure is determined.

• When the subject is outside the focusing area and you want to use spot AE metering, aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter release button halfway to lock the exposure, then compose your picture again and press the shutter release button fully.

• If you use the [AE Metering] function frequently, you can save time

by assigning it to the Green button. (p.58)

• Depending on the selected shooting mode, the AE metering

setting may not be changed. Refer to p.186 - p.187 for details.

Saving the AE Metering

p.106

MENU

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

MENU Exit

1 / 3

AWB

Auto

Setting the Sensitivity

You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.

Sensitivity

Auto

The sensitivity is automatically adjusted by the camera. (sensitivity 80 -

800)

100

200

400

800

1600

3200

6400

• The lower the sensitivity, the less noise that affects the image. The shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.

• Higher sensitivity settings use faster shutter speeds in low light conditions to reduce camera shake, but the image may be affected by noise.

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

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

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 )

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

1 / 3

8 M

Auto

8 0 to change the sensitivity.

Press the 4 button.

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

MENU Cancel

1 0 0

2 0 0

4 0 0

The sensitivity setting is saved.

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

• When Sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400, the number of recorded pixels is fixed at f .

• When the shooting mode is set to C (Movie), only Auto (sensitivity

80 - 800) is available.

• When the shooting mode is set to 4 (Digital SR), only Auto

(sensitivity 80 - 6400) is available.

• If you use the [Sensitivity] function frequently, you can save time

by assigning it to the Green button. (p.58)

Saving the sensitivity

p.106

MENU

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

MENU Exit

1 / 3

AWB

Auto

Setting the Autofocus Conditions

You can set various conditions for autofocus.

Setting the Focusing Area

You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).

Focusing Area

Multiple Normal autofocus area

Spot The autofocus area becomes smaller.

Automatic Tracking AF Keeps moving subjects in focus.

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

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

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

Rec.Mode

1 / 3

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to change the Focusing setting.

Press the 4 button.

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

8 M

AWB

AUTO

OK The AF Setting is saved.

Press the 3 button.

MENU Cancel

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

• In Y (Frame Composite) mode, [Focusing Area] can only be set to

J (Multiple) or K (Spot).

• In b (Auto Picture) mode, [Focusing Area] is fixed at J (Multiple).

• If you use the [Focusing Area] function frequently, you can save

time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.58)

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MENU

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

MENU Exit

1 / 3

AWB

Auto

Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)

You can choose the Instant Review time (the length of time the image is displayed immediately after capture) from 0.5sec, 1sec, 2sec, 3sec,

4sec, 5sec and Off (no display).

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Instant

Review].

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

Rec.Mode

2 / 3

5 sec A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to change the display time.

Press the 4 button.

EV Compensation

Movie

Digital Wide

Digital Zoom

Instant Review

Memory

4 sec

3 sec

2 sec

1 sec

0 . 5 sec

Off

MENU C a n c e l OK O K

The Instant Review setting is saved.

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

Instant Review

p.41

If the Face Recognition function worked when shooting, Blinking

Detection will operate during Instant Review (p.41).

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MENU

Four-way controller

3 button

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

MENU Exit

1 / 3

AWB

Auto

Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

You can give the image sharp or soft outlines.

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

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

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to change the sharpness level.

Rec.Mode

Green Button

3 / 3

Sharpness The following setting is saved.

F (Soft)

G (Normal)

H (Hard)

Press the 3 button.

Saturation

Contrast

Date Imprint

MENU Exit

The Sharpness setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

If you use the [Sharpness] function frequently, you can save time by

assigning it to the Green button. (p.58)

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MENU

Four-way controller

3 button

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

MENU Exit

1 / 3

AWB

Auto

Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)

You can set the color saturation.

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

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

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to change the saturation level.

Rec.Mode

Green Button

3 / 3

The following setting is saved.

F (Low)

G (Normal)

H (High)

Press the 3 button.

Sharpness

Saturation

Contrast

Date Imprint

MENU Exit

The Saturation setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

If you use the [Saturation] function frequently, you can save time by

assigning it to the Green button. (p.58)

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MENU

Four-way controller

3 button

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

MENU Exit

1 / 3

AWB

Auto

Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)

You can set the image contrast level.

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

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

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to change the contrast level.

Rec.Mode

Green Button

3 / 3

The following setting is saved.

F (Low)

G (Normal)

H (High)

Press the 3 button.

Sharpness

Saturation

Contrast

Date Imprint

MENU Exit

The Contrast setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

If you use the [Contrast] function frequently, you can save time by

assigning it to the Green button. (p.58)

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MENU

Four-way controller

3 button

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

MENU Exit

1 / 3

AWB

Auto

Setting the Date Imprint Function

For choosing whether to imprint the date when taking still pictures.

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec.Mode] appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Date

Imprint].

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

Rec.Mode

Green Button

3 / 3

Sharpness The selected setting is saved.

Press the 3 button.

Saturation

Contrast

Date Imprint

MENU Exit

• b appears on the display when [Date Imprint] is set to O (On).

• The date imprinted with the Date Imprint function cannot be deleted.

• The date is imprinted on the picture with the date style set in the

Date Adjust screen.

• Note that when the printer or the image editing software is set to print the date, and when printing images with the date imprinted, the date may be printed twice.

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Saving the Settings (Memory)

The Memory function is for saving the current camera settings when the camera is turned off.

For some camera settings, the Memory function is always set to O (On) (the settings are saved when the camera is turned off), while for others you can choose on or off (to choose whether the settings are saved or not when the camera is turned off). The items which can be set to O (On) or P (Off) in the

Memory function are shown in the table below. (Items not listed here are always saved in the selected settings 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. The table below also shows whether the Memory default setting for each item is on or off.

Item Description

Default

Setting

Face Priority

Flash Mode

Drive Mode

A Face Recognition mode set by using the I button.

(p.56)

The flash mode set with the four-way controller ( 4

) (p.89)

The drive mode set with the four-way controller ( 2

) (p.76,

p.77)

Focus Mode The focus mode set with the four-way controller ( 5

) (p.87)

Zoom Position The zoom position set with the Zoom/ w / x

lever (p.78)

MF Position

The manual focus position set with the four-way controller

( 23

) (p.88)

White Balance

Sensitivity

Compensation

AE Metering

Digital Zoom

The [White Balance] setting on the [ A Rec.Mode] menu

(p.94)

The [Sensitivity] setting on the [ A

Rec.Mode] menu (p.98)

The [EV Compensation] setting on the [ A Rec.Mode]

menu (p.84)

The [AE Metering] setting on the [ A Rec.Mode] menu

(p.96)

The [Digital Zoom] setting on the [ A Rec.Mode] menu

(p.80)

DISPLAY

File No.

The display information display mode set with the 4 /

button (p.85, p.121)

If a new SD Memory Card is inserted when On has been selected, file numbers are assigned sequentially.

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MENU

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

MENU Exit

1 / 3

AWB

Auto

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

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

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The Memory screen appears.

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 4 button.

The Memory setting is saved.

Press the 3 button.

M e m o r y

F a c e P r i o r i t y

F l a s h M o d e

D r i v e M o d e

F o c u s M o d e

Z o o m P o s i t i o n

M F P o s i t i o n

MENU C a n c e l

1 / 3

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

OK O K

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Recording Movies

Zoom/ w / x lever

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

4 button

Recording a Movie

This mode enables you to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time.

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller

( 2345 ) to select C (Movie).

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Press the 4 button.

C (Movie) mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.

The following information appears on the display.

1 Movie mode icon

2 Recording indicator (blinks during recording)

3 Remaining recordable time

4 Focus frame (does not appear during recording)

5 Movie shake reduction function icon

MENU

5 4

2 3

You can change the captured area by turning the Zoom/ w / x lever to the left or right.

x : enlarges the subject w : widens the area that is captured by the camera

Press the shutter release button fully.

Recording starts. Recording can continue until the built-in memory/SD

Memory Card is full, or the size of the recorded movie reaches 2 GB.

• The flash does not discharge in C mode.

• The focus mode can be changed before recording starts.

• When the Focus Mode is set to \ (Manual Focus), you can adjust the focus before recording starts.

• You can use the optical zoom only before recording, while the digital zoom is available both before and during recording.

• Changing the display mode by pressing the

4 / W button while recording a movie will not display the histogram.

• When the shooting mode is set to C , Face Priority is automatically set to on. You can select Smile Capture or Face Priority Off by pressing the I

button before starting recording a movie. (p.56)

When Smile Capture is activated, movie recording starts automatically when the camera recognizes the subject's smile.

However, depending on the condition of the recognized faces, movie recording may not start automatically because the Smile

Capture function will not work. If this happens, press the shutter release button to start movie recording.

Press the shutter release button fully.

Recording stops.

Playing Back Movies

p.125

Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed

If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second, recording will continue as long as you keep the button pressed. Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button.

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MENU

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

MENU Exit

1 / 3

AWB

Auto

Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies

You can choose from two recorded pixels settings for movies: m and

D .

The more pixels there are, the clearer the details and the bigger the file size. The file size also varies depending on the quality level and frame

rate settings. (p.32)

Recorded Pixels for Movies m (640×480) Suitable for viewing on a TV or computer screen.

D (320×240) Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e-mail.

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

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

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The Movie screen appears.

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

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

Rec. time 15:02:26

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to change the number of recorded pixels.

Press the 4 button.

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

Frame Rate

Color Mode

Movie SR

640

320

3 0 f p s

Full Color

MENU OK The Recorded Pixels setting is saved.

Press the 3 button twice.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies 1 p.32

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MENU

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

MENU Exit

1 / 3

AWB

Auto

Selecting the Quality Level of Movies

You can set the quality level of movies. The higher the quality level, the clearer the details and the bigger the file size.

Quality level of movies

C Best

D Better

E Good

Clearer images with larger file size

Grainier images with smaller file size

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

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

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The Movie screen appears.

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

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

Rec. time 07:30:06

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 )

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

Frame Rate

640 to change the quality level.

Press the 4 button.

Color Mode

Movie SR

MENU OK

The Quality Level setting is saved.

Press the 3 button twice.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies 1 p.32

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MENU

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

MENU Exit

1 / 3

AWB

Auto

Selecting the Frame Rate

You can choose from two frame rates (number of frames per second) for movies: 30fps (frames per second) and 15fps. The more frames per second, the better the quality of the movie, but the file size becomes larger.

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

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

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The Movie screen appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Frame

Rate].

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

Rec. time 15:02:26

A pull-down menu appears.

Recorded Pixels 640

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [30fps] or [15fps].

Press the 4 button.

The Frame Rate setting is saved.

Quality Level

Frame Rate

Color Mode

Movie SR

MENU

3 0 f p s

1 5 f p s

Press the 3 button twice.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies 1 p.32

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MENU

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

MENU Exit

1 / 3

AWB

Auto

Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia

Tones (Color Mode)

In C (Movie) mode, you can set the color mode to black and white or sepia, as well as full color.

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

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

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The Movie screen appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Color

Mode].

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

Movie

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose a color.

Press the 4 button.

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

Frame Rate

Color Mode

Movie SR

MENU

640

30fps

Full Color

B&W

Sepia

The Color Mode setting is saved.

Press the 3 button twice.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

The color mode setting for a recorded movie cannot be changed.

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MENU

Four-way controller

3 button

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

MENU Exit

1 / 3

AWB

Auto

Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction)

Function

In C (Movie) mode, you can compensate for camera shake while you are recording movies with the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) function.

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

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

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The Movie screen appears.

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

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

Movie

Recorded Pixels 640

Quality Level The Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) setting is saved.

Press the 3 button twice.

Frame Rate

Color Mode

Movie SR

3 0 f p s

Full Color

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

MENU

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Playing Back and Deleting Images

Playing Back Images

Switching Between

Mode and

Mode

In this manual, the capture mode, such as for taking still pictures, is referred to as [ A mode]. The playback mode, such as for displaying captured images on the display, is referred to as [ Q mode]. In Q mode, you can perform simple editing operations on the images that are played back.

Follow the procedure below to switch between A mode and Q mode.

To Switch from A Mode to Q Mode

Press the Q button.

The camera switches to Q mode.

To Switch from Q Mode to A Mode

Press the Q button or shutter release button halfway.

The camera switches to A mode.

Displaying data in the built-in memory

When an SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera, images, movies, and sounds on the SD Memory Card are displayed. If you want to display images, movies, and sounds in the built-in memory, remove the

SD Memory Card.

[Viewing images in the built-in memory while the SD Memory Card is inserted (built-in memory display)]

• When switching from A mode to Q mode, you can display images, movies, and sounds in the built-in memory while the SD Memory Card is inserted by pressing the Q button for more than one second.

• In built-in memory display, you can play back still pictures (including enlarged

display) (p.42, p.118), movies (p.125), and sounds (p.159), and switch between

nine-image display, folder display, and calendar display (p.117).

• In built-in memory display, you cannot delete data, delete a selection, display the Playback Mode Palette, or display the menu. If you want to perform any of these operations on images, movies, or sounds in the builtin memory, do so after removing the SD Memory Card.

Playing Back Still Pictures

Refer to “Playing Back Images” (p.42) for instructions.

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Zoom/ f / y lever

Q button

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

Nine-Image Display, Folder Display and Calendar

Display

Nine-Image Display

You can display nine thumbnails of captured images at a time.

Turn the Zoom/ f / y lever towards f in Q mode.

Frame

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 10 or more images

Select & Delete 1 0 0 - 0 0 1 0 have been saved, if you choose image 1 and press the four-way controller ( 24 ), the previous page appears.

Similarly, if you choose image 2 and press the four-way controller

( 35 ), the next page appears.

The icons that appear on the images indicate the following:

No icon

O (with image)

: Still picture without sound

: Still picture that can have camera shake corrected

: Still picture with sound

C : Movie (the first frame appears)

O (without image) : Sound file only

Press the 4 button, 3 button or turn the Zoom/ f / y lever towards y to switch to single-image display of the selected image.

Press the Q button to switch to A mode.

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Switching to Folder Display or Calendar Display

In nine-image display, turn the Zoom/ f / y lever towards f to switch to folder display or calendar display. Press the Green button to switch between folder display and calendar display.

Turn the Zoom/ f / y lever towards f in Q mode.

The screen changes to nine-image display.

Turn the Zoom/ f / y lever towards f .

The screen changes to folder display or calendar display.

Folder display

The list of folders with recorded images and sound files appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to move the frame.

Press the 4 button or turn the Zoom/ f / y lever towards y to display the images in the selected folder in nine-image display.

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103

Frame

101

104

102

100-0010

Calendar display

Recorded images and sound files are displayed by date in calendar format.

The first image recorded on a date is displayed for that date on the calendar.

O appears for dates on which a sound file was the first recorded file.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to move the frame.

Turn the Zoom/ f / y lever towards y to

6 7

Frame

WED THU FRI SAT

3 4 display the images for a date in nine-image display.

Select a date and press the 4 button to switch to single-image display of the first image recorded on that date.

• Press the 3 button in folder display or calendar display to switch to normal nine-image display.

• Press the Q button or half-press the shutter release button in folder display or calendar display to switch to A mode.

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Zoom/ f / y lever

Q button

Four-way controller

4 button

Zoom Playback

You can magnify an image up to eight times. A guide showing the center of the magnified portion of the image appears on the display during zoom playback.

Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller

( 45 ) to choose the image you want to magnify.

Turn the Zoom/ f / y lever towards y .

The image is magnified (×1.1 to ×8).

Continuing to turn the Zoom/ f / y lever to y changes the magnification continuously.

When the Quick Zoom function (p.176) is

set to O , you can magnify the image at a maximum of ×8 simply by turning once towards y .

Guide

You can use the guide at the bottom left of the screen to check which portion of the image is magnified.

The following operations can be performed while the magnified image is displayed.

Four-way controller ( 2345 ) Moves the position to be magnified

Zoom/ f / y lever ( y ) Makes the image bigger (max. ×8)

Zoom/ f / y lever ( f )

Press the 4 button.

Makes the image smaller (min. ×1.1)

The image returns to single-image display.

• Movies cannot be magnified.

• The guide does not appear if the display mode is set to “No Info”.

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Zoom/ f / y lever

Shutter release button

I button

Q button

Four-way controller

4 button

Zoom Up On the Subject’s Face Automatically

(Face close-up playback)

You can enjoy playing back images with the subject’s faces zoomed up simply by pressing the I button (Face close-up playback) if Face

Recognition operated when the images were taken.

Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller

( 45 ) to choose the image you want to magnify.

Confirm that the I icon is displayed in the image and press the I button.

The image is magnified around the face first recognized when the image was taken.

If multiple faces were recognized when the image was taken, the subject’s faces are zoomed up on each time the I button is pressed in order of the recognition during shooting.

Press the 4 button.

The image returns to single-image display.

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• The magnification ratio for Face close-up playback may differ depending the conditions such as the size of the face recognized when shooting.

• Turn the Zoom/ f / y lever towards y during Face close-up playback to center on the subject and switch between displaying the image at an equal or slightly larger magnification. Turn the

Zoom/ f / y lever towards f to center on the subject and switch between displaying the image at an equal or slightly smaller magnification.

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Displaying Shooting Information in Playback

Mode

Shooting information can be displayed on the display in Q mode.

Pressing the 4 / W button changes the display mode.

Refer to p.20 for details of each display mode.

Normal Display

Histogram + Info

8 M

No Info

Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode

p.85

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Q button

Four-way controller

4 button

Green button

MENU OK

Correcting Camera Shake with Digital SR

For correcting the camera shake in recorded images.

Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the image to correct camera shake for.

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select P

(Digital SR).

Press the 4 button.

The image to correct is displayed.

Press the 4 button.

When an image is protected, the image will be saved as a new image without the confirmation dialog displayed on the screen.

MENU OK

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].

Press the 4 button.

The corrected image is saved in the built-in memory or SD Memory Card.

Overwrite

Save as

Cancel

• If you overwrite the image, the shake information is lost, and you cannot perform shake correction again.

• P appears on the upper left of the display only when playing back images for which camera shake can be corrected. However, camera shake may not be corrected when the camera shake is too extreme. In such cases, the error message will appear in step 5.

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Q button

Four-way controller

4 button

OK MENU

Slideshow

You can play back recorded images one after another.

Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller

( 45 ) to choose an image to start the slideshow with.

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select u

(Slideshow).

Press the 4 button twice.

The slideshow starts.

Pressing the 4 button during the slideshow pauses the slideshow.

To resume the slideshow, press the 4 button while the slideshow is paused.

Press any button other than the 4 button.

The slideshow stops.

Setting the Slideshow Conditions

You can set the playback interval and also a screen effect and sound effect for when one image changes to the next.

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in Q mode.

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select u

(Slideshow).

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Press the 4 button.

The screen for setting the slideshow conditions appears.

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

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

I n t e r v a l

MENU

3 s e c

OK S t a r t

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to change the interval and press the 4 button.

You can choose from 3sec, 5sec, 10sec, 20sec, and 30sec.

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

After selecting [Screen Effect], press the four-way controller ( 5 ). A pulldown menu appears with the following items that can be selected. Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select an item and press the 4 button.

Wipe The next image slides over the previous one from left to right

Checker The next image appears in small square mosaic blocks

Fade The current image gradually fades out and the next image fades in

Off No effect

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

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

Except when the screen effect is set to Off, you can choose O (On) or

P (Off) for the sound that is played when one image changes to the next.

Press the 4 button.

The slideshow starts using the selected interval and effect.

• The slideshow will continue until you press any button other than the 4 button.

• Movies or pictures with sound will normally be played through to the end before the next picture is played back, regardless of the interval setting. However, pressing the four-way controller ( 5 ) while playing back a movie or a picture with sound skips to the next image.

• Sound files made in O (Voice Recording) mode are not played back in the slideshow.

• Panorama images will be scrolled for display from left to right in 4 seconds before the next picture is played back, regardless of the settings of

[Interval] or [Screen Effect].

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment

p.126

124

Playing Back Movies

Zoom/ f / y lever

Q button

Four-way controller

Playing Back a Movie

You can play back the movies you have taken. Sound is played back at the same time.

Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the movie you want to play back.

Press the four-way controller ( 2 ).

Playback starts.

The following operations can be performed during playback.

Four-way controller ( 4 ) Plays back in reverse

Four-way controller ( 2 ) Pauses playback

Zoom/ f / y lever ( y ) Increases the volume

Zoom/ f / y lever ( f ) Reduces the volume

The following operations can be performed while playback is paused.

Four-way controller ( 4 ) Reverses the frame

Four-way controller ( 5 ) Forwards the frame

Four-way controller ( 2 ) Releases the Pause function (Play)

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

Playback stops.

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Connecting the Camera to AV

Equipment

Terminal cover

External Input

Terminal

VIDEO

AUDIO

(L) (R)

PC/AV terminal yellow white

By using the AV cable, you can capture and play back images on equipment with a video IN jack, such as a TV. Make sure the camera and

TV are turned off before connecting the camera to the TV.

Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable to the PC/AV terminal.

Connect the terminal of the AV cable with pointing toward the 4 on the PC/AV terminal of the camera.

Connect the other ends of the AV cable (yellow: video, white: audio) to the video input terminal and audio input terminal of the AV device.

When using stereo sound equipment, insert the sound terminal into the

L (white) terminal.

Turn the AV device on.

When the device that the camera is connected to and the device that plays back images are different, turn both devices on.

When viewing images on AV equipment with multiple video input terminals (such as a TV), refer to the operation manual of the device and select the video input terminal to which the camera is connected.

Turn the camera on.

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• You are recommended to use the AC adapter kit K-AC78 (optional) if you intend to use the camera for a long time.

• Depending on the country or region, images and sound files may fail to be played back if the video output format is set different from the one in use

there. If this happens, change the video output format setting. (p.172)

• The camera display turns off while the camera is connected to AV equipment.

• Volume cannot be adjusted with the zoom lever while the camera is connected to AV equipment.

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Deleting Images

Q button

Four-way controller

4 button i button

Delete images and sounds with mistakes or that are unnecessary.

When images or sounds are inadvertently deleted

Deleted images and sounds can be recovered with the Optio V20. (p.133)

Deleted images and sounds can be recovered even if the camera has been turned off after deletion as long as the SD Memory Card has not been removed.

However, deleted images and sounds cannot be recovered after operations to write data such as taking pictures, recording movies, protecting images, saving

DPOF settings, resizing images, or cropping images have been performed.

Deleting a Single Image/Sound File

You can delete a single image or sound file.

Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. (p.134)

Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller

( 45 ) to choose the image/sound file you want to delete.

Press the i button.

A confirmation screen appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

The image or sound file is deleted.

D e l e t e

C a n c e l

If you press the i button during Instant Review, the screen in Step 2

appears, enabling you to delete the image you have just taken. (p.43)

Recovering Deleted Images

p.133

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Deleting a Sound File

If sound has been recorded with an image (p.160), you can delete the

sound without deleting the image.

Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller

( 45 ) to choose an image with sound.

Press the i button.

A confirmation screen appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

The sound file is deleted.

D e l e t e S o u n d

D e l e t e

C a n c e l

Select [Delete] in Step 3 above to delete both the image and sound file.

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Zoom/ f / y lever

Q button

Four-way controller

4 button i 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.

Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted.

Turn the Zoom/ f / y lever towards f in Q mode.

Nine thumbnail images appear.

Press the i button.

P appears on the images and sound files.

Select & Delete 1 0 0 - 0 0 1 0

Use the four-way controller

( 2345 ) to choose the images and sound files that you want to delete and press the 4 button.

O appears on the selected images and sound files.

MENU Cancel Delete OK

If you select an image and turn the Zoom/ f / y lever towards y , the selected image appears in single-image display as long as the lever is turned, enabling you to check whether you really want to delete it or not. (The display returns to the nine-image display when you release the lever.) However, protected images cannot be displayed in single-image display.

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Press the i button.

A confirmation dialog appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

The selected images and sound files are deleted.

MENU

S e l e c t & D e l e t e

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Q button

Four-way controller

4 button i button

Deleting All Images and Sound Files

You can delete all the images and sound files at once.

Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. (p.134)

Press the i button in Q mode.

A confirmation dialog appears.

Press the i button.

A confirmation dialog appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

All the images and sound files are deleted.

D e l e t e A l l

MENU OK

Recovering Deleted Images

p.133

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Q button

Four-way controller

4 button

MENU OK

Recovering Deleted Images

You can recover images or sound files that were taken with this camera and then deleted.

After deleting an image, once operations to write data such as taking pictures, recording movies, protecting images, saving DPOF settings, resizing images, or cropping images have been performed, or the SD Memory Card has been removed, the message “No image to be processed” appears in Step 3 and the deleted images and sound files cannot be recovered.

After deleting a file, press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select ]

(Image Recovery).

Press the 4 button.

The number of recoverable images appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

R e c o v e r

Deletion of the images is cancelled and the files are recovered.

• Recovered images and sound files have the same file name as before they were deleted.

• Up to a maximum of 999 deleted image files can be recovered.

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Q button

Four-way controller

4 button

MENU OK

Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion

(Protect)

You can protect stored images and sound files from being accidentally deleted.

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in Q mode.

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select Z (Protect).

Press the 4 button.

The screen for selecting [Single Image/

Sound] or [All Images/Sounds] appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Single Image/Sound].

Press the 4 button.

The message [Protect this image/sound]

S i n g l e I m a g e / S o u n d

OK appears.

To protect another image or sound file, use the four-way controller

( 45 ) to select another image or sound file.

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

Press the 4 button.

The selected image or sound file is protected.

P r o t e c t

U n p r o t e c t

C a n c e l

• To cancel the Protect setting, select [Unprotect] in Step 6.

• Y appears below the file number on protected images and sound files during playback.

• You can protect another image or sound file by further performing the above 5, 6, and 7 Steps. However, the maximum number you can protect in succession by the above Steps cannot exceed 99.

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Q button

Four-way controller

4 button

MENU OK

Protecting All Images and Sound Files

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in Q mode.

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select Z

(Protect).

Press the 4 button.

The screen for selecting [Single Image/

Sound] or [All Images/Sounds] appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [All Images/Sounds].

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Press the 4 button.

The screen for selecting [Protect] or

[Unprotect] appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

All the images and sound files are protected.

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U n p r o t e c t

C a n c e l

Protected images and sound files will be deleted when the SD

Memory Card or built-in memory is formatted.

To cancel the Protect setting on all your images and sound files, select [Unprotect] in Step 6.

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Editing and Printing Images

Editing Images

Q button

Four-way controller

4 button

MENU OK

Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize)

By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the file size smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available.

• Movies cannot be resized.

• You cannot select a larger resolution or higher quality than that of the original image.

Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller

( 45 ) to choose the image you want to resize.

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select n

(Resize).

Press the 4 button.

The screen for choosing the size and quality appears.

Select [Recorded Pixels] and

[Quality Level].

Recorded Pixels 7

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the size and quality.

MENU OK

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to switch between [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality Level].

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Press the 4 button.

A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.

When an image is protected, the image will be saved as a new image without the confirmation dialog displayed on the screen.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].

Press the 4 button.

O v e r w r i t e

The resized image is saved.

S a v e a s

C a n c e l

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Zoom/ f / y lever

Q button

Four-way controller

4 button

Green button

MENU OK

Cropping Images

You can delete the unwanted part of a picture and save the cropped image as a separate image.

Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller

( 45 ) to choose the image you want to trim.

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select o

(Cropping).

Press the 4 button.

The cropping screen appears.

The maximum range for cropping is shown with a green frame on the screen. Cropping cannot be performed inside of this area.

Choose the cropping conditions.

MENU OK

The following operations move the green frame and set the area for cropping on the screen.

Zoom/ f / y lever

Changes the size of the cropped section

Four-way controller ( 2345 )

Moves the cropping position up, down, left and right

Green button Rotates the cropping frame

Press the 4 button.

The cropped image is saved with a new file name.

The cropped image is saved in the same quality as the original image.

The number of recorded pixels is selected automatically according to the size of the cropped section.

Movies cannot be cropped.

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Q button

Four-way controller

4 button

MENU OK

Copying Images and Sound Files

You can copy images and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD

Memory Card and vice versa. This function can only be selected when an SD Memory Card has been inserted in the camera.

Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in Q mode.

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select p

(Image/Sound Copy).

Press the 4 button.

The copying method selection screen appears.

To Copy Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory Card

All the images and sound files in the built-in memory are copied to the

SD Memory Card at once. Before copying the images, make sure that there is enough space on the SD Memory Card.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [ 2}{ ].

Press the 4 button.

All the images and sound files are copied.

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To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in Memory

Selected images and sound files from the SD Memory Card are copied to the built-in memory one at a time.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [ {}2 ].

Press the 4 button.

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select the file you want to copy.

Press the 4 button.

MENU OK

The selected image/sound file is copied.

• If sound has been recorded with the image, the sound file is copied with 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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Q button

Four-way controller

4 button

MENU OK

Using the Digital Filters

This mode lets you change the color tones and perform special processing on a selected image.

Digital Filters

B&W/sepia filter

Color filter

Color extraction filter

Processes the image using the selected filter. You can choose from two filters: B&W and sepia.

Processes the image using the selected color filter. You can choose from six filters: red, pink, purple, blue, green, and yellow.

Processes the image using the selected color extraction filter. You can choose from three filters: Red,Green, and Blue.

Soft filter Processes the image into a soft image with the entire image blurred.

Brightness Filter Adjusts the brightness of the image.

Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller

( 45 ) to choose the image you want to edit.

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller

( 2345 ) to select D (Digital

Filter).

Press the 4 button.

The digital filter selection screen appears.

4 3 2 1

1 B&W/sepia filter

2 Color filter

3 Color extraction filter

4 Soft filter

5 Brightness Filter

MENU

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To Select a B&W/sepia filter or the Soft Filter

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose a digital filter.

You can preview the results of the filter effect.

Press the 4 button.

A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. When an image is protected, the image will be saved as a new image without the confirmation dialog

O v e r w r i t e

S a v e a s displayed on the screen.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].

Press the 4 button.

C a n c e l

Images processed with a B&W/sepia filter or the soft filter are recorded with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original image.

To Select a Color filter or the Color Extraction Filter

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose a digital filter.

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to adjust the effect.

The color extraction filter changes in the following sequence each time you press the four-way controller ( 5 ): Green, Blue, Red.

Press the 4 button.

A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. When an image is protected, the image will be saved as a new image without the confirmation dialog

O v e r w r i t e

S a v e a s displayed on the screen.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].

Press the 4 button.

C a n c e l

Images processed with a color filter or the color extraction filter are recorded with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original image.

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To Select the Brightness Filter

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select the digital filter you want to use.

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to adjust the effect.

For the brightness filter, the brightness increases each time you press the four-way controller ( 5 ) and decreases each time you press the four-way controller ( 4 ).

Press the 4 button.

MENU OK

A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.

When an image is protected, the image will be saved as a new image without the confirmation dialog displayed on the screen.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].

Press the 4 button.

The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original.

Movies or images taken with another camera cannot be edited using

[Digital Filter]. An error message appears if you choose this function from the Playback Mode Palette and press the 4 button.

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Q button

Four-way controller

4 button

MENU OK

Red-eye Compensation

You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes.

Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller

( 45 ) to choose the image you want to correct.

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select Z (Redeye Compensation).

Press the 4 button.

A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. When an image is protected, the image will be saved as a new image without the confirmation dialog displayed on the screen.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].

Press the 4 button.

O v e r w r i t e

S a v e a s

C a n c e l

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 on 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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Zoom/ f / y lever

Q button

Four-way controller

4 button

MENU OK

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.

Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the image to which you want to add a frame.

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select Y

(Frame Composite).

Press the 4 button.

A 9-frame display of the frame selection screen appears.

Use the four-way controller

( 2345 ) to choose a frame.

Turn the Zoom/ f / y lever towards y .

The selected frame appears in single-image display.

You can choose another frame using either of the following operations.

• Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to

OK choose a different frame.

• Turn the Zoom/ f / y lever towards f to return to the 9-frame display of the frame selection screen, and then perform Step 5 to choose a different frame.

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Press the 4 button.

The frame position and size adjustment screen appears. Use the four-way controller

( 2345 ) to adjust the position of the image, and use the Zoom/ f / y lever to make the image larger or smaller.

Press the 4 button.

MENU

A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. When an image is protected, the image will be saved as a new image without the confirmation dialog

O v e r w r i t e

S a v e a s

C a n c e l displayed on the screen.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].

Press the 4 button.

The edited image is saved with the recorded pixels of h .

The Frame Composite function cannot be used on movies or images of size i or smaller. An error message appears in Step 4.

Using a New Frame

Frames downloaded from a PENTAX website or other source can be used when adding a frame to pictures. To display the frames available in the built-in memory or the SD Memory Card, in Step 3, select Y

(Frame Composite) and press the 4 button.

• The three frames stored in the internal memory cannot be deleted.

• Up to 96 downloaded frames can be displayed. Including the three frames already stored in the internal memory, you can choose from up to 99 frames.

• Extract the downloaded frame and copy it to the FRAME folder in the Built-in memory or SD Memory Card.

• The FRAME folder is created when the built-in memory or SD

Memory Card is formatted with this camera.

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How to display the Movie Edit menu

Q button

Four-way controller

4 button

OK MENU

Editing Movies

You can select a frame from a recorded movie to save as a still picture or divide a movie into two.

Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller

( 45 ) to choose the movie you want to edit.

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select [

(Movie Edit).

Press the 4 button.

The movie edit selection screen appears.

Go to the following pages.

• Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still

Picture

• “Dividing a Movie” (p.148)

S a v e a s S t i l l i m a g e

Protected movies cannot be divided.

Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture

Select [Save as Still image] on the movie edit selection screen.

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Press the 4 button.

The screen appears for selecting a frame to be saved as a still picture.

Use the four-way controller

( 2345 ) to choose the frame you want to save.

2 : Plays or pauses the movie

3 : Stops the movie and returns to the first frame

4 : Reverses the movie frame by frame

5 : Advances the movie frame by frame

Press the 4 button.

The selected frame is saved as a still picture.

Dividing a Movie

Select [Divide Movies] on the movie edit selection screen.

Press the 4 button.

The screen for choosing the dividing position appears.

Use the four-way controller

( 2345 ) to determine the dividing position.

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2 : Plays or pauses the movie

3 : Stops the movie and returns to the first frame

4 : Reverses the movie frame by frame

5 : Advances the movie frame by frame

Press the 4 button.

A confirmation dialog appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

D i v i d e

C a n c e l

The movie is divided at the specified position, the two portions are saved as new files, and the original one is deleted.

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Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is the format for storing print order data on still pictures captured with a digital camera. Once the print order data has been stored, the pictures can be printed according to the DPOF settings using a DPOF-compatible printer or photo processing lab.

You cannot store print order data for movies or sound-only files.

Q button

Four-way controller

4 button

Green button

MENU OK

Printing Single Images

Set the following items for each image.

Copies

Date

Choose the number of copies up to 99.

Specify whether you want the date inserted on the print or not.

In Q mode, press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select r

(DPOF).

Press the 4 button.

The screen for selecting [Single Image] or

[All Images] appears.

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

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Press the 4 button.

The message [DPOF setting for this image] appears.

To make DPOF settings for another image, use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select

C o p i e s

D a t e

0 0 another image.

If DPOF settings have already been made

MENU OK for an image, the previous number of copies and date setting ( O or P ) will be displayed.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose the number of copies.

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.

To continue setting DPOF print order data, use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose another image and repeat Steps 6 and 7.

Press the 4 button.

MENU

C o p i e s

D a t e

0 1

The DPOF settings are saved and the screen returns to the DPOF menu.

• Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab, the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even if O (On) was selected in the DPOF settings.

• If the picture already has the date imprinted on it (p.105), do not

set Date O (On) in DPOF settings. Otherwise, the date could be imprinted twice on your printed picture.

To cancel DPOF settings, set the number of copies to [00] in Step 6 and press the 4 button.

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Q button

Four-way controller

4 button

Green button

MENU OK

Printing All Images

When you choose the number of copies and whether or not to insert the date, the settings are applied to all the images stored in the camera.

Display the screen for DPOF settings in Q mode.

Refer to Steps 1 to 3 on p.149.

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

Press the 4 button.

The message [DPOF setting for all images] appears.

Choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not.

C o p i e s

D a t e

0 1

MENU OK

Refer to Steps 6 and 7 in “Printing Single

Images” (p.150) for details of how to make

the settings.

Press the 4 button.

The DPOF settings for all the images are saved and the camera returns to the DPOF setting screen.

• The number of copies specified in the DPOF settings applies to all the images. Before printing, check that the number is correct.

• If the pictures already have the date imprinted on them (p.105), do

not set Date O (On) in DPOF settings. Otherwise, the date could be imprinted twice on your printed pictures.

Settings for single images are canceled when settings are made for all images.

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Printing Using PictBridge

By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the

USB cable (I-USB7) provided, you can print images directly from the camera without using a PC. Connect the camera to the printer and select the images you want to print and the number of copies on the camera.

• You are recommended to use the AC adapter kit K-AC78 when the camera is connected to the printer. The printer may not work properly or the image data may be lost if the battery runs out of power while the camera is connected to the printer.

• Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer.

• Depending on the model of printer, not all the settings made on the camera (such as print settings and DPOF settings) may be valid.

• A printing error may occur if the selected number of copies exceeds 500.

• Printing the index of the images (printing multiple images on a single sheet) cannot be performed directly from the camera. Make the settings on a printer supporting index printing function or use a PC.

Connecting the Camera to the Printer

Select [PictBridge] for the [USB Connection] mode on the [ W Setting] menu.

Refer to “Changing the USB Connection Mode” (p.171).

Turn off the camera.

Connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable provided.

Turn the printer on.

When the printer is ready to print, turn the camera on.

The printing mode selection screen appears.

A l l I m a g e s

S i n g l e I m a g e

DPOF AUTOPRINT

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Printing Single Images

In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Single

Image].

Press the 4 button.

The setting screen appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose an image to print.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose the number of copies.

You can print up to 99 copies.

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.

Press the 4 button.

A confirmation dialog appears.

To print the pictures according to the print settings on the printer, press the 4 button.

To change the print settings, go to Step 7.

Press the Green button.

The screen for changing the print settings appears.

Select [Paper Size] and press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The Paper Size screen appears.

MENU

A l l I m a g e s

S i n g l e I m a g e

DPOF AUTOPRINT

C o p i e s 0 1 D a t e

P a p e r S i z e

P a p e r Ty p e

Q u a l i t y

B o r d e r S t a t u s

MENU

P i c t B r i d g e

P a p e r S i z e

P a p e r Ty p e

Q u a l i t y

B o r d e r S t a t u s

MENU

S e t t i n g

Setting

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Use the four-way controller

( 2345 ) to choose the paper size.

You can only choose a size that is supported by your printer.

Press the 4 button.

P a p e r S i z e

S e t t i n g

C a r d

1 0 0 × 1 5 0

P o s t c a r d

4 ” × 6 ”

MENU

2 L

8 ” × 1 0 ”

A 4

L e t t e r

1 1 ” × 1 7 ”

A 3

The Paper Size setting is saved, and the screen returns to the print settings screen.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Paper Type] and press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select the paper type and press the 4 button.

The Paper Type setting is saved, and the screen returns to the print settings screen. Set [Quality] and [Border Status] in the same way as in Steps 11 and 12.

If you select [ _ Setting] for each print setting, images are printed according to the settings made on the printer.

Paper Type with more E supports higher quality paper.

Quality with more E indicates higher print quality.

A confirmation dialog appears after each item has been set.

Press the 3 button.

The screen returns to the confirmation dialog.

Press the 4 button.

The image is printed according to the settings.

Press the 3 button to cancel printing.

• The self-timer lamp lights while the camera is communicating with the printer, and blinks while the card is being accessed and during printing. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the self-timer lamp is blinking.

• The [Paper Size], [Paper Type], [Quality] and [Border Status] settings are reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off.

• If the picture already has the date imprinted on it (p.105), do not

set Date O (On) in DPOF settings. Otherwise, the date could be imprinted twice on your printed picture.

Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer

p.156

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Printing All Images

In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [All

Images].

A l l I m a g e s

S i n g l e I m a g e

DPOF AUTOPRINT

Press the 4 button.

The setting screen appears.

Choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not.

C o p i e s

T o t a l

The number of copies and date setting that you choose apply to all the images.

Refer to Steps 4 and 5 in “Printing Single

MENU

Images” (p.153) for details of how to make the settings.

Press the 4 button.

0 1

2 8

D a t e

A confirmation dialog appears.

Refer to Steps 7 to 11 of “Printing Single Images” (p.153 and p.154) for

details of changing print settings.

Press the 4 button on the print settings confirmation screen.

All the images are printed according to the settings.

Press the 3 button to cancel printing.

If the pictures already have the date imprinted on them (p.105), do

not set Date O (On) in DPOF settings. Otherwise, the date could be imprinted twice on your printed pictures.

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Printing Using the DPOF Settings

In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT].

Press the 4 button.

The DPOF settings you have made appear.

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to check the number of copies for each picture, whether to insert the date or not, and the

total number of copies. Refer to p.149 for

instructions on how to make the DPOF settings.

Press the 4 button.

MENU

C o p i e s

T o t a l

0 1

1 0

D a t e

A confirmation dialog appears.

Refer to Steps 7 to 11 of “Printing Single Images” (p.153 and p.154) for

details of changing print settings.

Press the 4 button.

The images are printed according to the settings.

Press the 3 button to cancel printing.

If the picture already has the date imprinted on it (p.105), do not set

Date O (On) in DPOF settings. Otherwise, the date could be imprinted twice on your printed picture.

Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer

Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer when you have finished printing.

Turn off the camera.

Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.

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Recording and Playing Back Sound

Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)

You can record sound with the camera. The microphone is located on the front of the camera. When recording sound, aim the camera to obtain the best conditions.

Microphone

Speaker

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

4 button

OK MENU

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select O

(Voice Recording).

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Press the 4 button.

The remaining recordable time and the recording time of the current file appear on the display.

1 Recording time

2 Remaining recordable time

SHUTTER REC

1 2

Press the shutter release button fully.

Recording starts. The self-timer lamp blinks during recording.

You can record sounds continuously for up to 24 hours.

When the Green button is pressed during

SHUTTER REC recording, an index is added to the current sound file.

Press the shutter release button fully.

Recording stops.

• If you press and hold down the shutter release button for more than one second in Step 4, recording continues until you take your finger off the button. This is useful for making short sound recordings.

• Sound is saved in WAVE monaural files.

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Playing Back Sound

You can play back the sound files you made in O mode.

Zoom/ f / y lever

Q button

Four-way controller

Press the Q button.

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose a sound file to play back.

Press the four-way controller ( 2 ).

The sound file is played back.

1 Total file recording time

2 Playback time

1 2

The following operations can be performed during playback.

Four-way controller ( 2 ) Pauses playback

Zoom/ f / y lever ( y ) Increases the volume

Zoom/ f / y lever ( f ) Reduces the volume

If there are no recorded indexes:

Four-way controller ( 4 ) Reverses playback

Four-way controller ( 5 ) Fast forwards playback

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

The following operations can be performed while playback is paused.

Four-way controller ( 2 ) Resumes playback

Four-way controller ( 4 ) Rewinds approx. 5 seconds

Four-way controller ( 5 ) Advances approx. 5 seconds

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

Playback stops.

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Adding a Voice Memo to Images

You can add a voice memo to your still pictures.

Four-way controller

4 button

MENU OK

Recording a Voice Memo

Enter Q mode and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the still picture to which you want to add a voice memo.

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select \

(Voice Memo).

Press the 4 button.

Recording starts. You can record a voice memo continuously for up to 24 hours.

Press the 4 button.

Recording stops.

• A voice memo cannot be added to an image that already has a voice memo. Delete the old voice memo and record a new one.

(p.129)

• A voice memo cannot be added to protected ( Z ) images

(p.134).

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Zoom/ w / x lever

Q button

Four-way controller

Playing Back a Voice Memo

Enter Q mode and use the fourway controller ( 45 ) to choose the still picture with the voice memo that you want to play back.

U appears on images with voice memos in single-image display.

Press the four-way controller ( 2 ).

Playback starts.

The following operations can be performed during playback.

Zoom/ w / x lever ( x ) Increases the volume

Zoom/ w / x lever ( w ) Reduces the volume

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

Playback stops.

Deleting a Sound File

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Settings

Camera Settings

How to display the [ W Setting] menu

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

MENU

Setting

Format

Sound

Date Adjust

World Time

1 / 3

0 3 / 0 3 / 2 0 0 8

Folder Name

MENU

Date

Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in

Memory

Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card.

All the data in the built-in memory will be deleted if no SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera.

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable.

• Formatting will delete protected images and any data recorded on the card with a camera other than this camera.

• 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.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Format] on the [ W Setting] menu.

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The Format screen appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

F o r m a t

A l l d a t a d e l e t e d

When formatting is completed, the camera returns to Capture mode or Playback mode.

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C a n c e l

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How to display the [ W Setting] menu

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

MENU

Setting

Format

Sound

Date Adjust

World Time

1 / 3

0 3 / 0 3 / 2 0 0 8

Folder Name

MENU

Date

Changing the Sound Settings

You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Sound] on the [ W Setting] menu.

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

Sound

The Sound screen appears.

Operation Volume

Playback Volume

Start-up Sound

Shutter Sound

Operation Sound

Self-timer Sound

MENU

Changing the Operation Volume/Playback Volume

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Operation

Volume].

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to adjust the volume.

The selected volume is saved.

Set the volume to 0 to mute the start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound, and self-timer sound.

Change [Playback Volume] in the same way as in Steps

3 to 4.

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Changing the Sound Type

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Start-up

Sound].

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [1], [2], [3] or

[Off] and press the 4 button.

The selected sound type is saved.

Set [Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound] and [Self-timer

Sound] in the same way as in Steps 6 to 8.

Press the 3 button.

The setting is changed and the screen returns to the [ W Setting] menu.

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How to display the [ W Setting] menu

Four-way controller

MENU

Setting

Format

Sound

Date Adjust

World Time

1 / 3

0 3 / 0 3 / 2 0 0 8

Folder Name

MENU

Date

3 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.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Date

Adjust] on the [ W Setting] menu.

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

D a t e A d j u s t

The Date Adjust screen appears.

D a t e S t y l e mm dd yy 24h

D a t e

Ti m e

0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 8

0 : 0 0

MENU C a n c e l

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy].

Depending on the initial setting or previous setting,

[dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd] may be displayed.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose the date and time display style.

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

Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

D a t e A d j u s t

The frame moves to [24h].

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [24h] (24-hour display) or

[12h] (12-hour display).

D a t e S t y l e

D a t e

Ti m e

MENU C a n c e l

OK O K

24h

0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 8

0 : 0 0

OK O K mm dd yy 24h

0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 8

0 : 0 0

OK O K

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Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The frame returns to [Date Style].

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The frame moves to [Date].

D a t e A d j u s t

D a t e S t y l e mm dd yy 24h

0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 8 D a t e

Ti m e

MENU C a n c e l

0 : 0 0

OK O K

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

D a t e A d j u s t

The frame moves to one of the following items depending on the date style set in

Step 4.

D a t e S t y l e

D a t e mm dd yy 24h

0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 8

For [mm/dd/yy] month (Example: [01])

For [dd/mm/yy] day (Example: [01])

Ti m e 0 : 0 0

MENU C a n c e l OK O K

For [yy/mm/dd] year (Example: [2008])

The following operations and screens use [mm/dd/yy] as an example.

The operations are the same even if another date style has been selected.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to change the month.

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The frame moves to the day field. Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to change the day. After changing the day, change the year in the same manner.

Change the time in the same way as in Steps 7 to 10.

If you selected [12h] in Step 6, the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time.

Press the 4 button.

The date and time settings are saved.

When you finish the settings and press the 4 button, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds.

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How to display the [ W Setting] menu

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

MENU

Setting

Format

Sound

Date Adjust

World Time

1 / 3

0 3 / 0 3 / 2 0 0 8

Folder Name

MENU

Date

Setting the World Time

The date and time selected in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.38) and

“Changing the Date and Time” (p.165) serve as the

W (Hometown) date and time. By using the world time function, you can display the time in a city other than the Hometown ( X Destination). This is useful when taking pictures in a different time zone.

Setting the Destination

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [World Time] on the [ W Setting] menu.

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

Wo r l d Ti m e

The World Time screen appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select X (Destination).

S e l e c t t i m e

D e s t i n a t i o n

N e w Yo r k

H o m e t o w n

DST

1 4 : 2 5

DST

N e w Yo r k 1 4 : 2 5

MENU

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

D e s t i n a t i o n 1 4 : 2 5

The Destination screen appears. The city that is currently selected blinks on the map.

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to change the Destination city.

The current time, location and time difference of the selected city appear.

C i t y

D S T

MENU

N e w Yo r k

C a n c e l

Ti m e D i f .

+ 0:00

OK O K

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) 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.

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Press the 4 button.

The World Time setting is saved.

Press the 3 button twice.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

Select W

(Hometown) in Step 3 of p.167 to set the city and DST

setting for the Hometown city.

Displaying the Time of the Destination on the display

(Select Time)

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [World Time] on the [ W Setting] menu.

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

Wo r l d Ti m e

The World Time screen appears.

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

S e l e c t t i m e

D e s t i n a t i o n

L o n d o n

DST

2 0 : 2 5

DST H o m e t o w n

N e w Yo r k 1 4 : 2 5

MENU

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select X (Destination) or W

(Hometown).

Wo r l d Ti m e

S e l e c t t i m e

D e s t i n a t i o n

L o n d o n

H o m e t o w n

N e w Yo r k

DST

2 0 : 2 5

DST

1 4 : 2 5

MENU Cancel

X : Displays the time in the city selected as the Destination city

W : Displays the time in the city selected as the Hometown city

Press the 4 button.

The Select time setting is saved.

Press the 3 button twice.

The camera returns to A mode or Q mode.

X (Destination) appears on the display when the camera returns to A mode and

World Time is selected.

OK O K

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How to display the [ W Setting] menu

Four-way controller

MENU

Setting

Format

Sound

Date Adjust

World Time

1 / 3

0 3 / 0 3 / 2 0 0 8

Folder Name

MENU

Date

3 button

Changing the Display Language

You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed.

The camera supports the following 19 languages: English, French,

German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish,

Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Russian, Thai, Korean, Chinese

(traditional and simplified) and Japanese.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Language/

] on the [ W Setting] menu.

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The [Language/ ] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller

( 2345 ) to select the language.

Press the 4 button.

E n g l i s h

Deutsch

I t a l i a n o

Nederlands

MENU C a n c e l

Magyar

OK O K

The selected language is set to be displayed.

D a n s k

Svenska

S u o m i

P o l s k i

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How to display the [ W Setting] menu

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

MENU

Setting

Format

Sound

Date Adjust

World Time

1 / 3

0 3 / 0 3 / 2 0 0 8

Folder Name

MENU

Date

Changing the Image Folder Name

You can change the image folder name to Standard or Date. When the name is changed to the date, pictures are saved in separate folders by the date they were taken.

Folder Name

Standard xxxPENTX (where xxx is the 3-digit folder number)

Date xxx_mmdd (3-digit folder number_month day)

* xxx_ddmm (3-digit folder number_day month) when the date style is set to [dd/mm/yy]

Picture taken with standard folder name

(Example: September 25)

Folder name changed to date setting

(Example: September 25)

Next time a picture is taken

(Example: October 1)

DCIM DCIM DCIM

100

100PENTX

100

100PENTX

101

101_0925

100

100PENTX

101

101_0925

• Up to 900 folders can be created.

• Up to 999 images or sounds can be saved in a folder.

102

102_1001

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Folder

Name] on the [ W Setting] menu.

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Standard] or [Date].

Press the 4 button.

The Folder Name setting is saved.

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How to display the [ W Setting] menu

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

MENU

Setting

Format

Sound

Date Adjust

World Time

1 / 3

0 3 / 0 3 / 2 0 0 8

Folder Name

MENU

Date

Changing the USB Connection Mode

Choose the appropriate USB connection mode depending on whether you are going to connect the USB cable to a PC or a PictBridgecompatible printer.

Refer to the PC Connection Manual for instructions on connecting the camera to a computer.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [USB

Connection] on the [ W Setting] menu.

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [PC] or [PictBridge].

Setting

[PC] : Select this option when transferring image data to a computer

[PictBridge] : Select this option when connecting the camera to a

PictBridge-compatible printer

Press the 4 button.

The USB Connection setting is saved.

MENU OK

2 / 3

USB Connection

Video Out

Brightness Level

Power Saving

P C

PictBridge

5 sec

Auto Power Off 3 min

Quick Zoom

Do not connect the camera to your PC while [PictBridge] is selected for the USB Connection mode. And do not connect the camera to your printer while [PC] is selected.

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How to display the [ W Setting] menu

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

MENU

Setting

Format

Sound

Date Adjust

World Time

1 / 3

0 3 / 0 3 / 2 0 0 8

Folder Name

MENU

Date

Changing the Video Output Format

When you connect the camera to AV equipment, choose the appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking and playing back images.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Video Out] on the [ W Setting] menu.

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [NTSC] or [PAL].

Setting 2 / 3

Choose the video output format to match the output format of the AV equipment.

Press the 4 button.

USB Connection

Video Out

Brightness Level

Power Saving

Auto Power Off

Quick Zoom

P C

N T S C

PA L

5 sec

3 min

MENU OK The Video Out setting is saved.

Depending on the country or region, images and sound files may fail to be played back if the video output format is set different from the one in use there. If this happens, change the video output format setting.

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment

p.126

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How to display the [ W Setting] menu

Four-way controller

MENU

Setting

Format

Sound

Date Adjust

World Time

1 / 3

0 3 / 0 3 / 2 0 0 8

Folder Name

MENU

Date

3 button

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display

You can adjust the brightness of the display.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Brightness

Level] on the [ W Setting] menu.

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to adjust the brightness.

Setting

USB Connection P C

2 / 3

N T S C The following setting is saved.

F (Dark)

Video Out

Brightness Level

Power Saving

Auto Power Off

G (Normal)

H (Bright)

Press the 3 button.

Quick Zoom

MENU

5 sec

3 min

The camera returns to Capture mode or Playback mode.

The display is displayed with the set brightness. To change the brightness setting, perform the above steps again.

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How to display the [ W Setting] menu

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

MENU

Setting

Format

Sound

Date Adjust

World Time

1 / 3

0 3 / 0 3 / 2 0 0 8

Folder Name

MENU

Date

Using the Power Saving Function

You can save battery power by setting the display to dim automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. After the power saving function has been activated, the display returns to the ordinary brightness by pressing any of the buttons.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Power

Saving] on the [ W Setting] menu.

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

Setting

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [2min], [1min], [30sec],

[15sec], [5sec] or [Off].

Press the 4 button.

USB Connection

Video Out

Brightness Level

Power Saving

Auto Power Off

Quick Zoom

MENU

2 min

1 min

3 0 sec

1 5 sec

5 sec

Off

2 / 3

The Power Saving setting is saved.

• Power Saving does not function in the following situations:

• while taking pictures in Continuous Shooting mode

• in Playback mode

• while the camera is connected to a PC or printer

• when using the AC adapter

• while recording a movie

• while the menu is being displayed

• When no operation is performed after the camera is turned on,

Power Saving is activated only after 15 seconds elapse even if

[5sec] is selected.

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How to display the [ W Setting] menu

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

MENU

Setting

Format

Sound

Date Adjust

World Time

1 / 3

0 3 / 0 3 / 2 0 0 8

Folder Name

MENU

Date

Setting Auto Power Off

You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Auto Power

Off] on the [ W Setting] menu.

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

Setting 2 / 3

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [5min], [3min] or [Off].

Press the 4 button.

The Auto Power Off setting is saved.

USB Connection

Video Out

Brightness Level

Power Saving

Auto Power Off

Quick Zoom

MENU

P C

N T S C

5 min

3 min

Off

Auto Power Off does not function in the following situations:

• while recording sound in O (Voice Recording) mode

• while taking pictures in Continuous Shooting mode

• while recording a movie

• while playing back sound

• during a slideshow or movie playback

• while the camera is connected to a PC or printer

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How to display the [ W Setting] menu

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

MENU

Setting

Format

Sound

Date Adjust

World Time

1 / 3

0 3 / 0 3 / 2 0 0 8

Folder Name

MENU

Date

Setting the Quick Zoom Function

You can choose whether or not to use the Quick Zoom function that magnifies an image to a maximum of ×8 by just turning the Zoom/ f / y lever towards y while playing back an image in Q mode.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Quick

Zoom] on the [ W Setting] menu.

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

Setting

USB Connection P C

N T S C O (On): The Quick Zoom is available.

P (Off): The Quick Zoom is not available.

Press the 3 button.

Video Out

Brightness Level

Power Saving

Auto Power Off

Quick Zoom

5 sec

3 min

2 / 3

The camera returns to A mode or Q mode. Repeat the above steps to change the setting.

MENU

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How to display the [ W Setting] menu

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

MENU

Setting

Format

Sound

Date Adjust

World Time

1 / 3

0 3 / 0 3 / 2 0 0 8

Folder Name

MENU

Date

Setting the Guide Display

You can choose whether or not to display a guide for the mode you

choose in the Capture Mode Palette (p.53) and Playback Mode Palette

(p.59).

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Guide Display] on the [ W

Setting] menu.

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

Setting

Guide Display

Reset

3 / 3

MENU Exit

O (ON): The mode guide is displayed.

P (OFF): The mode guide is not displayed.

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to A mode or Q mode. Repeat the above steps to change the setting.

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How to display the [ W Setting] menu

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

MENU

Setting

Format

Sound

Date Adjust

World Time

1 / 3

0 3 / 0 3 / 2 0 0 8

Folder Name

MENU

Date

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset)

You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to “Default

Settings” (p.181) for the reset settings.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Reset] on the [ W Setting] menu.

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The Reset screen appears.

Setting

Guide Display

Reset

3 / 3

MENU Exit

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

Press the 4 button.

The settings return to the defaults.

R e s e t

R e s e t t o i n i t i a l s e t t i n g ?

R e s e t

C a n c e l

OK O K

The following settings are not affected by resetting:

Date Adjust, Language/ , World Time, Video Out.

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How to display the Playback Mode Palette

Q button

Four-way controller

4 button

MENU OK

Changing the Start-up Screen

You can choose an image to be displayed as the start-up screen when the camera is turned on.

Press the Q button.

The camera enters Q mode.

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select ^

(Start-up Screen).

Press the 4 button.

The image selection screen appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose an image for the startup screen.

Press the 4 button.

The Start-up Screen setting is saved.

MENU OK

• 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.

• Select [Off] to hide the start-up screen.

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Appendix

List of World Time Cities

The column “City” indicates cities that can be set as either the Initial Setting (p.36) or the

World Time (p.167).

The column “Video Output Format” indicates the video output format of the city set as the

Initial Setting.

Region City

Video Output

Format

Region City

Video Output

Format

North

America

Africa/

West Asia

Central and

South

America

Europe

Africa/

West Asia

Buenos Aires

Sao Paulo

Rio de Janeiro

Lisbon

Madrid

London

Paris

Amsterdam

Milan

Rome

Copenhagen

Berlin

Prague

Stockholm

Budapest

Warsaw

Honolulu

Anchorage

Vancouver

San Francisco

Los Angeles

Calgary

Denver

Chicago

Miami

Toronto

New York

Halifax

Mexico City

Lima

Santiago

Caracas

Athens

Helsinki

Moscow

Dakar

Algiers

Johannesburg

PAL

NTSC

PAL

NTSC

East Asia

Oceania

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

Istanbul

Cairo

Jerusalem

Nairobi

Jeddah

Tehran

Dubai

Karachi

Kabul

Male

Delhi

Colombo

Kathmandu

Dacca

Yangon

Bangkok

PAL

NTSC

PAL

NTSC

PAL

NTSC

PAL

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Default Settings

The table below lists the factory default settings.

The meaning of the indications for menu items with a default setting is explained below.

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 (p.106).

— : NA

Reset Setting

Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the Reset

function (p.178).

No : The setting is saved even after reset.

— : NA

[ A Rec.Mode] Menu Items

Item

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

EV Compensation

Recorded Pixels

Movie

Quality Level

Frame Rate

Color Mode

Movie SR

Digital wide

Digital Zoom

Instant Review

Default Setting

E (3264×2448)

D (Better)

F (Auto)

J (Multiple)

L (Multi-segment)

Auto

±0.0

m (640×480)

C (Best)

30fps

Full Color

O (On)

1 sec

Last Memory

Setting

Yes

Reset

Setting

Yes

Page

181

182

Item

Face Priority

Flash Mode

Drive Mode

Memory

Focus Mode

Zoom Position

MF Position

White Balance

Sensitivity

EV Compensation

AE Metering

Digital Zoom

DISPLAY

File No.

Green Button

Sharpness

Saturation

Contrast

Date Imprint

Default Setting

P (Off)

O (On)

P (Off)

O (On)

P (Off)

O (On)

Green Mode

G (Normal)

P (Off)

Reset

Setting

Yes

Last Memory

Setting

Yes

Page

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[ W Setting] Menu Items

Item

Format

Sound

Date Adjust

Operation Volume

Playback Volume

Start-up Sound

Shutter Sound

Operation Sound

Self-timer Sound

Date Style (date)

Date Style (time)

Date

Time

Select time

World

Time

Destination (City)

Destination (DST)

Hometown (City)

Hometown (DST)

Language/

Folder Name

USB Connection

Video Out

Brightness Level

Power Saving

Auto Power Off

Quick Zoom

Guide Display

Reset

Default Setting

Cancel

According to initial setting

24h

1/1/2008

According to initial setting

Same as W hometown

According to initial setting

P (Off)

According to initial setting

P (Off)

According to initial setting

Date

According to initial setting

5 sec

3 min

P (Off)

O (On)

Cancel

Last Memory

Setting

—

Yes

—

Yes

Reset

Setting

—

Yes

—

Yes

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Playback Mode Palette Items

Item Default Setting

Digital SR

Slideshow

Resize

Cropping

Image/Sound Copy

Image Rotation

Digital Filter

Movie Edit

Save as Still image

Divide Movies

Frame Composite

Red-eye Compensation

Voice Memo

Protect

Single Image/

Sound

All Images/Sounds

DPOF

Interval

Screen Effect

Sound Effect

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

Single Image

All Images

Image Recovery

Start-up Screen

—

3 sec

Wipe

O (On)

Depending on the picture taken

Built-in memory J

SD Memory Card

Normal

B&W

—

Default1

—

Depending on the recorded image/sound

Copies: 0

Date: P (Off)

Cancel

Off

Last Memory

Setting

—

Yes

—

Yes

—

Yes

—

Reset

Setting

—

Yes

—

Yes

—

Yes

—

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184

Key Operation

Item Function

Q button

Zoom/ w / x lever

Four-way controller

Operation Mode

Zoom Position

2 Drive Mode

3 Shooting Mode

4 Flash Mode

5 Focus Mode

3 button Menu Display

4 / W button

I button

Information

Display

Operation Mode

Default Setting

Q mode

Full wide-angle

9 (Standard) b (Auto Picture)

(Auto)

= (Standard)

Capture mode:

[ A Rec.Mode] menu

Playback mode:

[ W Setting] menu

Normal

Face Priority On

Last Memory

Setting

—

Yes

—

Reset

Setting

—

Yes

—

Yes

p.85,

p.121

p.56

Page

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185

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode

Yes : Can be set and function is available.

# : Can be set but function is not available.

No : Cannot be set.

Face Priority

Smile Capture

Face Priority Off

, b

(Auto) a (Flash Off)

(Flash On) c (Auto + Red-eye) b

Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No

No Yes Yes Yes Yes No

Yes Yes Yes No No *4 No

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes *4 No

Yes No Yes Yes No *4 No

Yes No Yes No No *4 No d (Flash On + Red-eye) Yes No Yes Yes No *4 No b (Soft Flash) Yes No Yes Yes No *4 No q <

Yes

Yes i z e

Yes

9 (Single-frame shooting) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No g (Self-timer) Yes Yes *1 Yes Yes Yes No

Z (2 Sec. Self-timer) Yes Yes *1 Yes Yes Yes No

1 (Continuous Shooting) No No Yes No No No

Y (Frame Composite) No No Yes Yes No No

Yes

= q

(Standard)

(Macro) s (Infinity)

3 (Pan Focus)

\ (Manual Focus)

Recorded Pixels

Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No

Yes No Yes Yes Yes No

Yes *18 No Yes *18 Yes *18 # *5 #

Yes

Yes *18

Yes

Yes *18

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

EV Compensation

Digital Zoom

Instant Review

Memory

Sharpness

Saturation

Contrast

Date Imprint

Yes

*10

*11

*2, 3

Yes Yes

Yes *3

Yes No *15 Yes Yes No *15 #

No No Yes Yes Yes *6 #

Yes No Yes Yes Yes

Yes No Yes Yes

Yes No Yes Yes Yes *7 Yes *7

No No Yes Yes Yes

Yes

*10

*11

*2, 3

Yes

Yes *3

Yes

No *2, 3

*12

Yes

*10

Yes

*2, 3

Yes

No *10

Yes

No *2, 3

Yes

*1 If you select one of these functions in another shooting mode and then enter the Green mode, only the function selected is available

*2 Fixed at L (Multi-segment)

*3 Fixed at Face Recgnition AE when the subject’s face is recognized

*4 Fixed at a (flash off)

*5 Follows setting for [Movie]

*6 Not available during recording

*7 Some related settings are applied

*8 K (Manual) is not available

*9 Fixed at Auto (Sensitivity 80 - 6400)

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Note: Menu settings cannot be changed when in Digital wide mode.

Yes *3

No *9

Yes

No *17

Yes

Yes *3

Yes

No *16

Yes

No *4

Yes

No *4

Yes *4

No *4

No *2, 3

Yes

Yes *18

Yes

No *10

Yes

\ E D

Yes

Yes Face Priority

Yes Smile Capture

Yes Face Priority Off

Yes , (Auto)

Yes a (Flash Off)

Yes b (Flash On)

Yes c (Auto + Red-eye)

Yes d (Flash On + Red-eye)

Yes b (Soft Flash)

Yes 9 (Single-frame shooting)

Yes g (Self-timer)

Yes Z (2 Sec. Self-timer)

No 1 (Continuous Shooting)

No Y (Frame Composite)

Yes = (Standard)

Yes q (Macro)

Yes s (Infinity)

Yes 3 (Pan Focus)

Yes \ (Manual Focus)

No *13 Recorded Pixels

No *19 Quality Level

No *19 White Balance

No *19 Focusing Area

No *19 AE Metering

No *19 Sensitivity

No *19 EV Compensation

No *19 Digital Zoom

No *19 Instant Review

No *19 Memory

No *19 Sharpness

No *19 Saturation

No *19 Contrast

No *19 Date Imprint

*10 Fixed at F (Auto White Balance)

*11 Fixed at J (Multiple)

*12 W (Automatic Tracking AF) is not available

*13 Stitched photos are fixed at f (however, the first frame uses h )

*14 Fixed at W (Automatic Tracking AF)

*15 Fixed at Auto (Sensitivity 80 - 800)

*16 Fixed at i for the first frame

*17 Fixed at f

*18 Fixed at f when the sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400

*19 Follows the settings before S mode is seleted

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Optional Accessories

A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera.

Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those supplied with the camera.

Power supply

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI78 (*)

Battery charger kit K-BC78 (*)

(Battery charger D-BC78, AC plug cord)

AC adapter kit K-AC78

(AC adapter D-AC64, DC coupler D-DC78, AC plug cord)

The battery charger and AC plug cord are only sold as a set.

Cable

USB cable I-USB7 (*)

AV cable I-AVC7 (*)

Strap

O-ST20 (*)

O-ST24 Genuine leather strap

O-ST8 Silver chain strap

O-ST30 Waterproof strap

Camera case

O-CC79

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Messages

Messages such as the following may appear on the display during camera operation.

Message

Battery depleted

Memory card full

Memory card error

Card not formatted

Card locked

Compression error

No image/sound

Movie recording stopped

Deleting

Camera cannot play this image and sound

Image folder could not be created

Protected

Description

The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery using the

battery charger. (p.22)

The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved.

Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images.

(p.28, p.128)

Change the quality level or recorded pixels of recorded

images and try again. (p.136)

Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem with the SD Memory Card. You may be able to display or copy the images on the card using a PC.

The SD Memory Card you have inserted is unformatted or has been formatted on a computer or other device and is not compatible with this camera. Format the SD Memory

Card in the camera. (p.162)

The SD Memory Card is write-protected. (p.30)

This message occurs when the camera fails to compress an image. Change the quality level or recorded pixels of the image and try shooting or saving it again.

There are no image/sound files on the SD Memory Card.

This message appears when the internal temperature of the camera has exceeded normal operating limits while recording a movie.

This message appears when deleting an image or sound file.

You are trying to play back an image or sound in a format not supported by this camera. You may be able to play it back on another brand of camera or on your computer.

The largest file number (9999) has been assigned to an image in the largest folder number (999) and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or

format the card. (p.162)

The image or sound file you are trying to delete is protected.

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Message

Data being recorded

Data being processed

This message appears when the camera takes more than five seconds to display an image due to image processing, or when the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is being formatted.

Displayed if the built-in memory is full when saving a file.

Built-in memory full

No image to be processed

This image/sound cannot be processed

Displayed when there are no images or sound files.

Displayed for files that cannot be processed.

No card in the camera Displayed when no SD card is inserted.

The built-in memory is not enough to copy images/sounds

Displayed when there is insufficient built-in memory to perform copying.

Cannot process correctly

Display image/sound from built-in memory

Green mode must be canceled to use this function.

Description

This message appears when you try to switch to Q mode while an image is still being recorded, or when the protect setting or DPOF setting is being changed. It disappears after the image is recorded or the setting is changed.

Displayed when Red-eye Compensation processing fails.

Displayed when the camera enters built-in memory display.

Displayed when you try to use a function not supported by the Green Mode.

Messages such as the following may appear on the display when using the PictBridge function.

Message

Low paper level in the printer

Description

The paper level of the printer is low.

No paper in the printer There is no paper in the printer.

Paper stuck in the printer The paper is stuck in the printer.

Low ink level in the printer The ink level of the printer is low.

No ink in the printer There is no ink in the printer.

Printer error

Data error

Connection error

Check printer

Printing now

An error message has been sent from the printer.

A data error message has been sent from the printer.

Displayed when a PictBridge connection fails.

Displayed when printing is being executed.

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Message Description

Printing is completed.

Continue printing?

Print Canceled

Displayed when printing completes.

Displayed when printing is canceled.

No image to be processed Displayed when there are no images to print.

Wrong DPOF setting Displayed when DPOF printing cannot be performed.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

The camera will not turn on

Cause

The battery is not installed

The battery is installed incorrectly

Remedy

Check if a battery is installed. If not, install a battery.

Check orientation of the battery. Reinsert the battery according to the + symbols

in the battery compartment. (p.23)

No image appears on the display

The battery is exhausted

The camera is connected to a PC

The camera is connected to a TV

The brightness level of the display is set too dark

The display is hard to see

The display is off when the camera is connected to a computer.

The display is off when the camera is connected to a TV.

Power Saving function is on

The flash is charging

When the Power Saving function is on, the display automatically darkens after a certain amount of time. Press a button to return to the normal brightness level.

Select [Off] in [Power Saving] in the

[ W Setting] menu to turn the Power

Saving function off. (p.174)

Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging. Wait until charging is finished.

The shutter will not release

There is no available space on the SD

Memory Card or in the built-in memory

Recording

The picture is dark when using the flash

The subject is too far away in a dark environment, such as a night scene

Charge the battery.

Adjust the brightness level in [Brightness

Level] in the [ W

Setting] menu. (p.173)

Insert an SD Memory Card with available

space or delete unwanted images. (p.28,

128)

Wait until recording is finished.

The picture becomes dark if the subject is too far away. Take pictures within the specified flash range.

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Problem

The subject is not in focus

Cause

The subject is difficult to focus on with autofocus

The subject is not in the focusing area

Remedy

The camera may have difficulty in focusing on such subjects as: low contrast subjects (a white wall, a blue sky, etc.), dark subjects, finely-patterned objects, rapidly-moving objects. It is also difficult to get proper focus when shooting through a window or a net. Try

shooting using the focus lock (p.41), or

Manual Focus (p.88).

Locate the desired subject in the focus frame (focusing area) in the center of the display. If it is difficult to do so, first lock the focus on the desired subject (focus lock), and then move the camera to recompose.

The flash does not discharge

The subject is too close

The focus mode is set to q

The flash mode is set to a (flash off)

The drive mode is set to 1

The focus mode is set to s

The shooting mode is set to C or F

The USB connection with a personal computer does not function properly

The USB connection with a printer does not function properly

The USB connection setting of the camera is set to [PictBridge]

The USB connection setting of the camera is set to [PC]

Set the focus mode to q

. (p.87)

Normal pictures will be out of focus if taken with the focus mode set to q .

Set to Auto or b

(Flash On). (p.89)

The flash does not discharge in these modes.

Set the USB connection setting to [PC].

(p.171)

Set the USB connection setting to

[PictBridge]. (p.152)

Very occasionally, static electricity may cause camera malfunction. In this case, remove the battery and install it again. If the camera is then working properly, normal condition is restored and you can continue using the camera.

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Main Specifications

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Type

Number of

Effective Pixels

Image Sensor

Number of

Recorded Pixels

Sensitivity

(Standard Output

Sensitivity)

File Format

Quality Level

Storage Media

Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens

Approx. 8.0 megapixels

1/2.35 inch CCD

Still E (3264×2448 pixels), f (2592×1944 pixels) g (2304×1728 pixels), h (2048×1536 pixels) i (1600×1200 pixels), l (1024×768 pixels) m (640×480 pixels)

* Fixed at f (2592×1944) when the sensitivity is set to 1600 or

3200.

* Fixed at f (2592×1944) in Digital SR mode.

* Fixed at f (2592×1944) in Digital Wide mode.

Movie m (640×480 pixels), D (320×240 pixels)

Auto, Fixed (ISO 80 - 6400)

* The sensitivity is fixed at Auto (80-6400) in the Digital SR (Shake

Reduction).

Still JPEG (Exif 2.2), DCF 2.0, DPOF, PictBridge,

PRINT Image Matching III

Movie

Sound

AVI (Motion JPEG), approx. 30fps/15fps, PCM system, monaural sound, full color/sepia/black and white, Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction)

Voice memo, voice recording: WAVE (PCM) system, monaural

Still

Movie

C “Best”, D “Better”, E “Good”

Built-in memory (approx. 51.1 MB), SD Memory Card, SDHC

Memory Card

Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time

Still

C (Best) D (Better)

Built-in

Memory

512 MB

Built-in

Memory

512 MB

E (Good)

Built-in

Memory

512 MB

• The image storage capacity is for reference only. The actual image storage capacity may vary depending on the SD Memory Card and the subject.

Movie/Sound m

640×480

320×240

30fps

Built-in

Memory

512 MB

48 sec.

1 min.

5 sec.

1 min.

39 sec.

1 min.

17 sec.

7 min.

31 sec.

10 min.

4 sec.

15 min.

15 sec.

1 min.

45 sec.

2 min.

28 sec.

11 min.

59 sec.

16 min.

14 sec.

22 min.

53 sec.

15fps

Built-in

Memory

1 min.

36 sec.

2 min.

10 sec.

3 min.

12 sec.

2 min.

28 sec.

3 min.

24 sec.

4 min.

57 sec.

512 MB

14 min.

48 sec.

20 min.

8 sec.

29 min.

37 sec.

22 min.

53 sec.

31 min.

28 sec.

45 min.

47 sec.

Sound

Built-in

Memory

40 min.

30 sec.

512 MB

6 hr.

14 min.

15 sec.

The recording time is for reference only. The actual recording time may vary depending on the SD Memory Card and the subject.

White Balance

Lens

Optical Zoom

Intelligent Zoom

Digital Zoom

Motion Blur

Reduction

Display

Playback modes

Focus Modes

Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual

Focal Length 6.3 mm - 31.5 mm

(approx. 36 mm - 180 mm in 35mm equivalent focal length)

Aperture F3.5 (W) - F5.6 (T)

Lens Composition 8 elements in 6 groups (4 aspherical elements)

Zoom Type

5×

Electrically driven

Approx. 6.3× at f (2592×1944), Approx. 25.5× at m (640×480)

(when combined with 5× optical zoom)

Max. 5.1× (combines with 5× optical zoom to give zoom magnification equivalent to 25.5×)

Still

Movie

Hi-sensitivity shake reduction mode (Digital SR)

Movie shake reduction (Movie SR)

3.0 inch LCD, approx. 230,000 dots, Wide viewing angle

Single-frame, 9-frame Index, Enlargement (max. 8×, scrollable), Face

Close-up Playback, Folder Display, Calendar Display, Sound

Playback, Histogram Display, Bright/Dark Portion Display, Deleting

Selected Images, Digital SR, Slideshow, Resize, Cropping,

Image&Sound Copy, Image Rotation, Digital Filter (Color Filter (11 kinds), Digital Filter, Brightness Filter), Movie Edit, Frame Composite,

Red-eye Compensation, Voice Memo, Protect, DPOF, Image

Recovery, Start-up Image Setting

Autofocus, Macro, Infinity, Pan Focus, Manual Focus

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Focus Type

Focus range

(From lens face)

TTL contrast detection system by sensor

9-point autofocus (multiple/spot/automatic tracking

AF changeable)

Normal

Macro

: 0.4 m -

0.9 m -

∞

(Wide-angle)

(Telephoto)

: 0.1 m - 0.5 m (Wide-angle)

0.6 m - 1.0 m (Telephoto)

* It is possible to switch to Pan Focus, Infinity and

Manual Focus.

* Face Recognition AF is available only while the camera recognizes the subject’s face.

Focus Lock By half-pressing shutter release button

Exposure control Metering System Multi-segment metering, Center-weighted metering, Spot metering

Exposure

Compensation

±2 EV (can be set in 1/3 EV steps)

Face Priority

Scene modes

Digital Filters

Movie

Shutter Speed

Built-in Flash

Drive Modes

Self-timer

Time Function

Power Source

Recognition of max. 15 people’s faces, Smile Capture

Auto Picture, Green, Program, Night Scene, Movie, Voice Recording,

Landscape, Flower, Natural Skin Tone, Portrait, Digital SR (Blur

Reduction), Surf & Snow, Sport, Pet, Kids, Food, Digital Panorama,

Digital Wide

* Face Recognition AE is available only while the camera recognizes the subject's face.

B&W, Sepia, Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow, Soft, Color extraction (Red, Green, Blue), Brightness

Continuous

Recording Time

Approx. 1 second - until built-in memory or SD

Memory Card is full (however, maximum size is limited to 2 GB)

1/2000 sec. - 1/4 sec., max. 4 sec. (Night Scene mode)

Modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Red-eye, Flash

On + Red-eye, Soft Flash

Flash Range Wide-angle:approx. 0.2 m - 4.4 m (approx. 0.66 ft -

14.44 ft)

(Sensitivity: in Auto condition)

Telephoto: approx. 0.6 m - 2.8 m (approx. 1.97 ft -

9.19 ft)

(Sensitivity: in Auto condition)

Single-frame, Self-timer (approx. 10 sec., approx. 2 sec.),

Continuous, Frame Composite

Electronic control type, control time: Approx. 10 sec., 2 sec.

World Time 75 cities (28 time zones)

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI78, AC adapter kit (optional)

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Battery Life

Interfaces

Video Output

PictBridge

Dimensions

Weight

Accessories

Number of

Recordable

Images approx. 200 pictures

Playback Time approx. 210 min.

Movie Recording

Time approx. 70 min.

* Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing

(with display on, flash used for 50% of the shots, and 23 degrees centigrade). Actual performance may vary according to operating conditions.

* According to the result of in-house testing.

Actual time may differ depending on usage conditions.

Sound Recording

Time approx. 300 min.

USB 2.0 (high-speed compatible) /PC/AV terminal

NTSC/PAL (monaural)

Printer PictBridge-compatible printer

Print Modes

Paper Size

Paper Type

Quality

Print One, Print All, DPOF AUTOPRINT

Card, L, 2L, Postcard, 100 mm×150 mm, 4"×6",

8"×10", Letter, 11"×17", A4, A3, printer setting

C , D , E , printer setting

Border Status With/without, printer setting

Approx. 97.5 (W) × 56.5 (H) × 23.5 (D) mm (excluding operating or protruding parts)

Approx. 130 g (excluding battery and SD Memory Card)

Approx. 145 g (including battery and SD Memory Card)

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, battery charger, AC plug cord, USB cable, AV cable, software (CD-ROM), strap, Operating Manual, PC

Connection Manual, Quick Guide

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WARRANTY POLICY

All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase. Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period, provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or modification by an unauthorized repair shop. The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any kind, whether caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise; and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties, whether expressed or implied, is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided. No refunds will be made on repairs by non-authorized PENTAX service facilities.

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.

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.

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Pour les utilisateurs au Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-

003 du Canada.

FOR CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. ONLY

Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply. The lithium battery used in this camera contains perchlorate material,which may require special handling. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

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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 V20

Contact person: Customer Service Manager

Date and Place: April, 2008, Colorado

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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.

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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Memo

Index

Symbols

[ A

Rec.Mode] menu ......... 51

mode .................... 10, 115

button ..................... 44, 46

button .................... 44, 47

mode ................... 10, 115

[

W Setting] menu ............... 52

9 Green Mode ................. 63

Green Button .... 45, 47, 57

Delete ................... 43, 128

x Tele ............................... 78

Wide ............................ 78

Magnify ....................... 118

f Nine-image display ..... 116

Self-timer ...................... 76

Continuous Shooting .... 77

Auto Picture ........... 54, 61

Program ................. 54, 62

Night Scene ........... 54, 65

Movie ............................ 54

Voice Recording ... 54, 157

Frame Composite ........ 66

Landscape ................... 54

Flower .......................... 54

Portrait .......................... 54 i Surf & Snow ................ 54

Sport ............................. 54

EFHG

Pet ............... 54, 70

Digital SR

(Blur Reduction) .......... 54, 65

Digital SR

(Camera Shake

Reduction) ....................... 122

Kids .............................. 54

Food .............................. 55

Natural Skin Tone ......... 54

F Digital Panorama ........ 74

204

Digital Wide ..................81

AC adapter .........................26

Adding sound

(Voice Memo) ..................160

AE metering .......................96

Auto + Red-eye c

.............89

Auto F

.........................94

Auto Power Off ................175

Auto ,

................................89

Autofocus conditions ........100

AV equipment ..................126

B&W .................................113

Basic mode ........................63

Battery level indicator ........25

Bright portions ....................19

Brightness Filter ...............143

Built-in memory display ....115

Calendar display ..............117

Calling up menus ...............57

Camera shake .............79, 85

Capture Mode Palette ........53

Center-weighted metering M

.......................96

Changing volume .....159, 163

Charging a battery .............22

Checking the Memory

Card ...................................34

Color Mode ......................113

Computer .........................171

Connecting to a printer ....152

Continuous Shooting 1

....77

Contrast ...........................104

Copy ................................ 139

Cropping .......................... 138

Dark portions ..................... 19

Date and time ............ 38, 165

Date Imprint ..................... 105

Daylight G

......................... 94

Daylight saving time .......... 38

Default setting ........... 36, 181

Delete i

................... 43, 128

Deleting sounds ............... 129

Digital Filter ..................... 141

Digital Panorama F

........ 74

Digital SR

(Blur Reduction) .......... 54, 65

Digital SR

(Camera Shake

Reduction) ....................... 122

Digital Wide ....................... 81

Digital Zoom ...................... 80

Display brightness ........... 173

Dividing movies ............... 148

DPOF printing .................. 156

DPOF settings ................. 149

Face close-up playback ... 119

Face Recognition AE ......... 56

Face Recognition AF ......... 56

File # ................................ 106

Flash Off a

....................... 89

Flash On + Red-eye

d ...... 89

Flash On b

....................... 89

Fluores. Light

J ................ 94

Focus Mode ....................... 87

Focusing ............................ 87

Focusing Area ................. 100

Folder display .................. 117

Format ............................. 162

Four-way controller ...... 45, 47

Frame Composite ......66, 145

Frame Rate ................32, 112

Green Button

....45, 47, 57

Green Mode

9 .................63

Guide display ...................177

Histogram ..........................86

Hometown ..........................38

Infinity s

............................87

Installing a battery ..............23

Instant Review ...........41, 101

Language ...................36, 169

Macro q

.............................87

Magnify

y .......................118

Manual Focus \

.............87

Manual

K ..........................94

Memory ............................106

button ..............45, 47

Movie SR (Movie Shake

Reduction) Function .........114

Multi-segment metering

L .......................96

Nine-image display

f .....116

NTSC ...............................172

Number of pixels ................91

Number of Recordable

Images ...............................32

4 / W

button ...45, 47

Optional accessory ..........188

205

PAL ................................. 172

Pan Focus 3

................... 87

Panoramic Pictures ........... 74

Photo processing lab ....... 149

PictBridge ........................ 152

Playback

.......... 42, 115, 125, 159, 161

Playback Mode .................. 35

Playback Mode Palette ...... 59

Playing back movies ........ 125

Playing back sounds ....... 159

Power Saving .................. 174

Power switch ......... 34, 44, 46

Press fully

(shutter release button) ..... 41

Press halfway

(shutter release button) ..... 41

Printing ............................ 152

Protect

Z ...................... 134

Quality Level ................ 31, 93

Quick Zoom ..................... 176

Recorded Pixels

...................... 31, 32, 91, 110

Recording movies ............ 108

Recording sounds ........... 157

Recovering images .......... 133

Red-eye Compensation ... 144

Red-eye reduction cd

............................. 89, 90

Resetting settings ............ 178

Resize ............................. 136

Rotating ............................. 43

Saturation ........................ 103

Saving as still picture

(movie) .............................147

Saving settings ................106

SD Memory Card ...............28

Select time .......................168

Self-timer

g .......................76

Sensitivity ...........................98

Sepia ................................113

Setting the exposure ..........84

Shade H

...........................94

Sharpness ........................102

Shooting information

...................................85, 121

Shooting Mode ...................53

Shutter release

button .....................41, 44, 46

Slideshow ........................123

Soft Flash b

......................89

Sound settings .................163

Sound types .....................164

Spot AE metering N

.........96

Standard =

.....................87

Start-up screen ................179

Strap ..................................21

Tungsten Light

I ..............94

TV ....................................126

USB connection mode .....171

Video output format .........172

Voice Memo .....................160

White Balance ....................94

World Time ......................167

206

Zoom lever .................. 44, 46

Zoom xw

....................... 78

207

Memo

HOYA CORPORATION

PENTAX Imaging System Division

2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN

(http://www.pentax.jp)

PENTAX Europe GmbH

(European Headquarters)

PENTAX U.K. Limited

PENTAX France S.A.S.

PENTAX (Schweiz) AG

PENTAX Italia S.r.l.

Julius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY

(HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com)

(Germany - http://www.pentax.de)

PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks

SL3 8PN, U.K.

(http://www.pentax.uk)

112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil

Cedex, France

(http://www.pentax.fr)

Widenholzstrasse 1, 8304 Wallisellen, Postfach 367,

8305 Dietlikon, SWITZERLAND

(http://www.pentax.ch)

Via Dione Cassio 15, 20138 Milano, ITALY

(http://www.pentaxitalia.it)

PENTAX Scandinavia AB P.O. Box 650, 75127 Uppsala, SWEDEN

(http://www.pentax.se)

PENTAX Imaging Company

A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc.

(Headquarters)

600 12th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401, U.S.A.

(PENTAX Service Department)

12000 Zuni Street, Suite 100B Westminster, Colorado

80234, U.S.A. (http://www.pentaximaging.com)

PENTAX Canada Inc.

PENTAX Trading

(SHANGHAI) Limited

1770 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3S7, CANADA

(http://www.pentax.ca)

23D, Jun Yao International Plaza, 789 Zhaojiabang

Road, Xu Hui District, Shanghai, 200032 CHINA

(http://www.pentax.com.cn) http://www.pentax.jp/english

Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.

H01-200803 Printed in Vietnam

Key features

Movie Shake Reduction
Frame Composite feature for adding fun frames to photos
Easy-to-navigate capture and playback functions
Calendar display for organizing images and sound files
In-camera editing options including resize, crop, and red-eye compensation

Frequently asked questions

Stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery, and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center.

The camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI78.

Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately. Do not rub them.

PictBridge allows you to connect the printer and digital camera directly using the unified standard for the direct printout of images.