Pentax Optio 450 Camera User Guide

Digital Camera
Operating Manual
To ensure the best performance from
your camera, please read the Operating
Manual before using the camera.
Thank you for buying the Pentax Optio 450 Digital Camera. Please
read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out
of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a
valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities.
Regarding copyrights
Images taken using the Optio 450 that are for anything other than personal
enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as
specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are even cases where
limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during
demonstrations, industrial enterprise or as items for 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.
Regarding trademarks
• The SD logo
is a trademark.
• PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.
• Optio is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.
• All other brands or product names are trademarks of registered trademarks
of their respective companies.
• This product supports PRINT Image Matching II.When used in combination,
PRINT Image Matching II enabled digital still cameras, printers and software
help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions.
Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA
Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but
please pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the
following symbols during use.
Warning
Caution
This symbol indicates that it is possible that the user may
experience serious difficulties if the warnings are not heeded.
This symbol indicates that it is possible that the user may
experience minor or middling difficulties or physical difficulties
if the warnings are not heeded.
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 inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of, for example,
the camera being dropped, please do not under any circumstances touch such
exposed portions, as there is a danger of receiving an electric shock.
• Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous, please
take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks.
• To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD / Multi Media
Card out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if
accidentally swallowed.
• Use an AC adapter that are of the power and voltage specified for exclusive use
with this product. The use of an AC adapter other than that specified exclusively
for use with this product may cause fire or electric shocks.
• If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other
irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery or disconnect
the AC adapter and contact your nearest Pentax service center. Continued use of
the camera may result in fire or electric shock.
• Discontinue use of the AC adapter during thunderstorms. This can cause a fire or
electrical shock.
Caution:
• Never try to disassemble, short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in
fire, as it may explode.
• 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.
• Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of
burns.
• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub
them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately.
• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes, wash
the affected areas thoroughly with water.
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Care to be Taken During Handling
• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol
benzene.
• Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particular care
should be taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot inside.
• Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be
avoided.
Remove from case and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent the camera
from becoming moldy during storage.
• Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any
other liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Should
the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid, wipe it off
immediately with a dry soft cloth.
• Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or
pressure.
Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to
the vibrations of a motorbike, car, or ship, etc.
• The liquid crystal display will become black at temperatures of approximately
60°C (140°F) 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.
• Remove dust from the lens and viewfinder using a blower or clean off dust using
a lens brush.
• Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain highperformance.
• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still
working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a
wedding or during travelling). Pentax is not responsible for consequential
damages (costs incurred as a result of taking pictures, loss of benefits that were
to be obtained through taking pictures) arising from failure of this product.
• 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.
• The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to
104°F).
• Avoid contact with garbage, dirt, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, salt, etc. as this
may cause damage to the camera. If rain or drops of water get onto the camera,
please wipe dry.
• Refer to “Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard” (p.17)
regarding the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.
• Be sure to use the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI7 provided for this
camera. If you use any other battery the camera may be damaged or
malfunction.
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To users of this camera
• There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera
may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations
generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.
• The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using
extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels
is 99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels
may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. However, this has
no effect on the recorded image.
• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD
monitor in this manual are different from the actual product.
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Contents
FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA ····························································1
Care to be Taken During Handling ··································································2
Contents ··········································································································4
Contents of the Operating Manual ··································································7
Checking the Contents of the Package ···························································8
Name of Parts ·································································································9
Names of Operating Parts ···········································································10
Getting Started ····················································································11
Attaching the Strap ························································································11
Powering the Camera ····················································································12
Charging the Battery ··············································································12
Installing the Battery ··············································································13
Using the AC Adapter (optional) ····························································15
Installing the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard ···········································16
Turning the Camera On and Off ····································································18
Adjusting the Viewfinder ················································································19
Initial Settings ································································································20
Setting the Display Language ································································20
Setting the Home Town ··········································································21
Setting the D.S.T. Mode ·········································································21
Setting the Date and Time ·····································································22
Quick Start ···························································································24
Taking Still Pictures ·······················································································24
Playing Back Still Pictures ·············································································26
Playing Back Images ·············································································26
Playing Back Previous or Next Images ··················································26
How to View the Recorded Images ·······························································28
Common Operations ···········································································30
Changing the Mode························································································30
Using the Button Functions ···········································································31
Capture Mode ························································································31
Playback Mode ······················································································33
Using the Menus ···························································································34
How to Set the Menus ···········································································34
Menu List ·······························································································36
Taking Pictures ····················································································38
Displaying Shooting Information (Capture Mode) ··········································38
Setting the Shooting Functions ·····································································40
Selecting the Focus Mode ·····································································40
Selecting the Flash Mode ······································································42
Selecting the Recorded Pixels ·······························································43
Selecting the Quality Levels ··································································44
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Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance) ·····45
Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) ················································47
Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure
(AE Metering) ·························································································48
Setting the Sensitivity ············································································49
Setting the Instant Review time (Instant Review) ··································50
Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) ···········································50
Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) ···············································51
Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) ···················································51
Taking Pictures ······························································································53
Letting the Camera Set the Exposure (Program Mode) ························53
Setting the Aperture Value (Aperture Priority Mode) ·····························54
Setting the Shutter Speed (Shutter Priority Mode) ································55
Setting the Exposure Manually (Manual Exposure Mode) ····················56
Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene
(Picture mode) ·······················································································58
Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode) ········································60
Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode) ····························62
Taking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode) ··············································64
Taking Pictures with Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode) ························69
Using Preset Function Settings (User Mode) ········································71
Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) ···········································72
EV Compensation ··················································································73
Using the Zoom ·····················································································74
Using the Self-Timer ··············································································76
Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) ··············································77
Continuous Shooting ··············································································78
Taking Fast Forward Movie Pictures (Fast Fwd Movie) ·························79
Taking Pictures at Fixed Intervals (Interval Shooting) ···························80
Superimposing One Picture on Top of Another
(Multiple Exposure Mode) ······································································82
Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions (Auto bracket) ··········84
Saving the Settings (Memory) ·······································································86
Saving the Menu Items (Memory) ·························································86
Registering Functions in User Mode ·····················································87
Playback/Erasing ·················································································88
Playing Back Images and Sound ··································································88
Playing Back Still Pictures ·····································································88
Zoom Display ·························································································88
Adding a Voice Memo ············································································89
Playing Back Movie Pictures ··································································90
Playing Back Sound ···············································································91
Playing back Shooting Information (Playback Mode) ····························92
Nine-image Display ················································································93
Slideshow ·······························································································94
Erasing Images ·····························································································95
Erasing a Single Image or Sound ··························································95
Erasing All Images ·················································································97
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ············································98
Viewing Images on a TV ···············································································99
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Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ···························································100
Printing Single Image ···········································································100
Printing All Images ···············································································102
Viewing Images with your PC ·····································································103
About the included software ································································103
Installing the software ··········································································104
Displaying and copying images using ACDSee™ ·······························111
Joining panorama images using ACD photostitcher ····························112
Disconnecting the camera from your computer ···································115
Viewing Images with your Macintosh ··························································117
About the included software ································································117
System environment ············································································117
Installing the software ··········································································117
Displaying and copying images using ACDSee™ ·······························119
Disconnecting the camera from your Macintosh ·································120
Editing/Settings ·················································································121
Editing Images ····························································································121
Changing the Image Size ····································································121
Trimming Images ·················································································123
Camera Settings ·························································································124
Formatting a SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard ·································124
Changing the Sound Settings ······························································125
Setting the Date Style ··········································································127
Changing the Date/Time ······································································128
Setting the World Time ········································································128
Changing the Start-up Screen ·····························································130
Changing the Display Language ··························································131
Changing the Video Output Format ·····················································131
LCD Power Saving (Sleep Timeout) ····················································132
Setting Auto Power Off ········································································132
Setting the Quick Delete Function ·······················································133
Setting the Quick Zoom Function ························································133
Registering Functions ··········································································134
Adjusting the Focus Limit ·····································································136
Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ··················································137
Setting the Alarm ························································································138
Checking the Alarm ·············································································138
Setting the Alarm ·················································································138
Turning the Alarm Off ···········································································139
Appendix ····························································································140
List of City Names ·······················································································140
List of Menu Default Settings ······································································141
Adjustable [Rec.Mode] Menu Items by Shooting Mode ·······························143
Messages ·····································································································144
Troubleshooting ····························································································146
Main Specifications ······················································································148
Optional Accessories ···················································································150
WARRANTY POLICY ··················································································151
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Contents of the Operating Manual
This Operating manual contains the following chapters.
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.
Quick Start
This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back
images. Use it if you want to start taking pictures straightaway. It also tells
you how to use the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.
Common Operations
This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the mode dial
and buttons, and how to use the menus. For more details, refer to the respective
[Taking Pictures], [Playback/Erasing] and [Editing/Settings] chapters.
Taking Pictures
This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and how to
set the relevant functions.
Playback/Erasing
This chapter explains how to play back images on the camera or on a TV
and how to delete images.
Editing/Settings
This chapter explains how to edit images and set the camera-related
functions.
Appendix
This tells you about the messages displayed on the LCD monitor and
what to do in the event of trouble.
The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating manual are explained below.
☞
memo
Caution
indicates the reference page number for an explanation of
the related operation.
indicates information that is useful to know.
indicates precautions to be taken when operating the
camera.
The icons above the title show the Capture modes, that
can activate the function.
king Contents of the Package
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Checking the Contents of the Package
Camera
Optio 450
Lithium-ion battery D-LI7
Rechargeable (*)
Battery charger
D-BC7 (*)
USB cable
I-USB7 (*)
AV cable
I-AVC7 (*)
AC plug cord
D-CO2 (*)
3D Image Viewer
O-3DV1
Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW7
Strap
O-ST5 (*)
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)
About items marked with (*)
* Items marked with (*) are also available as optional accessories. For other optional
accessories, refer to the list on page 150.
✽ Type of AC plug cord
D-CO2A Australia / D-CO2B United Kingdom / D-CO2E Europe / D-CO2H Hong Kong
/ D-CO2J Japan / D-CO2K Korea / D-CO2U North America, Canada
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Name of Parts
Front
Remote control receiver
Shutter release button
Self-timer lamp
Power switch
Autofocus window
Speaker
Viewfinder
Built-in flash
Microphone
Lens
Back
Viewfinder
LCD monitor
Strap lug
Terminal cover
USB/AV output terminal
DC input terminal
Battery lock lever
Battery chamber/card cover
Tripod socket
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Names of Operating Parts
Diopter adjustment lever
/
button
/DPOF button
Power switch
Shutter release button
Mode dial
Zoom /
/
button
/
button
Playback button
OK button
Four-way controller ()
Display button
Focus status lamp (green)
Flash status lamp (red)
Menu/Fn button
Guide indications
A guide to available button operation is displayed on the LCD monitor
during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below.
Four-way controller ()
Zoom / / button
(Only for digital zoom and
magnified playback)
Four-way controller ()
DISPLAY button
Four-way controller ()
DPOF button
Four-way controller ()
Menu/Fn button
Shutter release button
10
button
button
OK button
Getting Started
Attaching the Strap
Getting Started
Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the
other end through the loop.
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Powering the Camera
Battery
Charging
indicator
To power outlet
Getting Started
c
x
Battery charger
z
AC plug cord
Charging the Battery
When using the camera for the first time or when the [Battery
depleted.] message is displayed, charge the battery.
z
x
c
Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.
Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
Place the battery in the charger with the label facing up.
The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging and
changes to green when charging is completed.
v
memo
Caution
12
When charging is completed, remove the battery from
the battery charger.
• The time required for full charge is about 180 minutes maximum.
The appropriate ambient temperature range for charging the battery
is 0°C-40°C (32°F to 104°F).
• The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature
and charging conditions.
• When the battery reaches the end of its service life, the time that the
camera can be operated becomes shorter even when the battery is
fully charged. In this event, replace the battery.
• Always charge the battery after purchasing or when it has not
been used for a long time.
• Use the Battery charger D-BC7 to charge the rechargeable Lithiumion battery D-LI7 only 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.
z
Battery chamber
card cover
x
Battery
x
Installing the Battery
Getting Started
Battery
lock lever
Install the battery provided. When using the camera for the first time,
charge the battery before installing.
z
x
Slide the battery chamber/card cover in the direction
indicated by the arrow to open the battery
chamber/card cover.
Insert the battery with the label facing towards the lens
while using the side of the battery to press the battery
lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow.
When you have inserted the battery, check that it is firmly secured
by the battery lock lever.
c
Close the battery chamber cover.
To remove the battery, release the battery by using your finger to
press the battery lock lever in the same direction as when you
inserted the battery, and pull the battery out.
memo
Caution
If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use
of the AC adapter D-AC7 (optional) is recommended. (☞ p.15)
• The rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI7 is exclusively for
powering this camera. If you use any other battery the camera
may be damaged or malfunction.
• Do not remove the battery when the camera is turned on.
• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the
battery.
• If the camera is left without the battery for a long time, the date
setting will be reset.
• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, it
may cause malfunction.
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● Approximate Operating Time (when the D-LI7 battery is fully charged)
Number of recordable images : Approx. 400 (when 50% shooting uses
flash, LCD monitor ON)
Playback time
: Approx. 210 min.
Getting Started
memo
Caution
The description above is based on Pentax measuring conditions and
may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions.
• Generally, battery performance is temporarily deteriorate as
temperature decreases. When the camera is used in a cold
environment, keep this product warm by holding it in some
protection against cold or inside the clothes.
• Battery performance once deteriorated due to low temperature
will be recovered when the batteries are returned to room
temperature.
● Battery Level Indicator
You can check the battery level by the
LCD monitor.
symbol displayed on the
(lit green)
:
Adequate power remains.
(lit green)
:
Battery is running low.
(lit yellow)
:
Battery is running very low.
(lit red)
:
Battery is exhausted.
↓
↓
↓
↓
[Battery depleted.] :
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After the message is displayed, the camera will turn off.
AC adapter
To power outlet
v
c
Terminal cover
x
AC plug cord
Getting Started
z
Using the AC Adapter (optional)
If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the
camera to a PC, use of the AC adapter D-AC7 (optional) is
recommended.
z
x
c
v
Caution
Make sure that the camera is turned off and opening
the terminal cover.
Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC
input terminal on the camera.
Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.
Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
• Make sure that the camera is turned off when connecting or
disconnecting the AC adapter.
• Make sure that the AC plug cord and connecting cord are
inserted securely. If the cord becomes disconnected while you are
taking pictures, the data may be lost.
• When using the AC adapter D-AC7, be sure to read the operating
manual accompanying the AC adapter.
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Installing the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
Battery chamber/
card cover
SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard
Getting Started
MultiMediaCards and the SD Memory Card can be used with this
camera. Captured images or recorded voice are recorded on the SD
Memory Card/MultiMediaCard. Make sure that the camera is turned off
before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.
z
x
c
Open the battery chamber/card cover.
Rotate the card with the surface of the card having
the symbol facing towards the lens and with the
pin-connector edge of the card towards the slot and
insert fully until it clicks.
If the card is not inserted correctly, images and voice memos may
not be recorded properly.
Close the battery chamber/card cover.
To remove the card, eject the card by pressing it in the direction
indicated by the arrow, and pull it out.
● Approximate Number of Recordable Images and Recorded
pixels/Quality levels
Quality levels
Best
Better
Good
Movie images
voice
()
()
()
(320 × 240)
recording
2288 × 1712
Approx. 5
Approx. 10
Approx. 15
1600 × 1200
Approx. 11
Approx. 20
Approx. 27
Approx.
Approx.
1024 × 768
Approx. 25
Approx. 45
Approx. 56
40sec.
30min.
640 × 480
Approx. 53
Approx. 82 Approx. 100
Recorded pixels
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• The above table indicates the number of images when using a 16MB SD Memory Card.
• The above table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by PENTAX and may
vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capture mode, SD Memory Card, etc.
● Precautions When Using a SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
Getting Started
• Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the battery chamber/card
cover.
• 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.
• The SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard formatted by other
Write-protect
equipment (camera, PC, etc) cannot be used on this camera.
switch
Formatting must be done by this camera.
• Care should be taken if you remove the SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard immediately after using the camera, as the card
may be hot.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard or turn the
camera off while data is being recorded on the card or transferred to
PC using USB cable as this may cause the data to be lost or the
card to be damaged.
• Do not bend the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard or subject it to violent
impact.
• Keep it away from water and store away from high temperature.
• Be sure to format unused SD Memory Cards/MultiMedia Cards or SD Memory
Cards/MultiMedia Cards that have been used on another camera. Refer to
“Formatting a SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard” (p.124) for instructions on
formatting.
• Never remove the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard during formatting as this
may cause the card to be damaged and become unusable.
• The data on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard may be erased in the
following circumstances. Pentax does not accept any liability for data that is
erased
• when the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard is mishandled by the user.
• when the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard is exposed to static electricity or
electrical interference.
• when the card has not been used for a long time.
• when the card is ejected, the AC adapter is disconnected or the battery is
removed while the data on the card is being accessed.
• The SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard has a limited service life. If it is not used
for a long time, the data on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to make
a backup of important data on a PC.
• Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or
electrical interference.
• Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to
rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.
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Turning the Camera On and Off
z
Getting Started
z
Power switch
Press the power switch.
The camera will turn on.
When the camera is turned on the lens cover opens and the lens
extends.
Press the power switch again to turn the camera off.
Card Check
When the camera is turned on, it automatically
performs a card check. If no SD Memory
Card/MultiMediaCard has been inserted,
appears on the LCD monitor.
And if the write-protect switch is set to LOCK,
will be displayed instead of
, and the images or
sound cannot be recorded.
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Adjusting the Viewfinder
z
Getting Started
Viewfinder
If the subject through the viewfinder are hard to see, you can adjust
the diopter in the range of –3 m–1 to +1 m–1 (per meter).
z
Aim the camera at the bright subject. While looking
through the viewfinder, move the diopter adjustment
lever to the left or right until the subject appears in
the sharpest focus.
For easy adjustment, point the camera at a subject with clearly
defined outlines.
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Initial Settings
Power switch
Getting Started
Four-way controller
OK button
Display button
Menu button
If the initial settings screen appears when you turn the camera on,
follow the procedure below to set the display language, Home Town,
DST, video output format and current date and time. If the date and
time that appear at the bottom right of the LCD monitor when you turn
the camera on for the first time is not the current time, follow the
instructions for “Setting the Date and Time” (p.22) to set the correct
date and time.
Setting the Display Language
You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages,
etc. are displayed from the following: English, French, German,
Spanish, Italian and Japanese.
z
x
Turn the camera on.
Initial settings
Language/
Use the four-way controller ()
to select the display language.
City
DST
English
NYC
The default setting is English.
c
MENU
Exit
Press the four-way controller ().
The screen for setting the next item will be
displayed.
memo
20
• You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to
“Changing the Display Language” (p.131).
OK
Ok
Setting the Home Town
You can choose the city (Home Town) in which you will use the
camera.
x
Press the four-way controller ()
to select the desired city (Home
Town).
Press the four-way controller ().
Initial settings
Language/
City
DST
MENU
The screen for setting the next item will be
displayed.
English
NYC
Exit
OK
Ok
Getting Started
z
• See p.140 for the list of cities and corresponding code names.
memo • You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to “Setting
the World Time” (p.128).
Setting the D.S.T. Mode
You can choose whether or not to display the
Time) mode.
z
Initial settings
Use the four-way controller ()
to select
or
.
The default setting is
x
(Daylight Saving
Language/
City
DST
English
NYC
(Off).
MENU
Exit
OK
Ok
Press the OK button.
The screen for setting the next item will be
displayed.
memo
• You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to “Setting
the World Time” (p.128).
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Setting the Date and Time
Set the current date and time.
Getting Started
z
Use the four-way controller ()
to change the month.
Date Adjust
01 / 01 / 2003
0 : 00
MENU
x
Press the four-way controller ().
Use the four-way controller ()
to change the day and press the
four-way controller ().
and will be displayed above and below
the year.
v
Repeat Step c to change the [year]
[hour] and [minutes].
DISP
12/24
OK
Ok
OK
Ok
OK
Ok
OK
Ok
OK
Ok
Date Adjust
and will be displayed above and below
the day.
03 / 01 / 2003
0 : 00
MENU
c
Exit
Exit
DISP
12/24
Date Adjust
03 / 20 / 2003
0 : 00
MENU
Exit
DISP
12/24
Date Adjust
03 / 20 / 2003
0 : 00
MENU
b
Use the Display button to select the
12-hour or 24-hour display format.
Exit
DISP
Date Adjust
03 / 20 / 2003
11 : 19
MENU
22
12/24
Exit
DISP
PM
12/24
n
When you have finished the settings, press the OK
button when the clock reaches 00 seconds.
Caution
• For an accurate time setting, when you have finished the settings,
press the OK button when the clock reaches 00 seconds.
• When the initial settings screen is displayed, you can cancel the
settings operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing the
MENU/Fn button. If this is done, the initial settings screen will be
displayed next time you turn the camera on.
• You can change the settings after they have been made. Refer to
“Changing the Date/Time” (p.128).
Getting Started
The camera is ready to take a picture.
When you set date and time except the initial settings, press the OK
button again after pressing the OK button when the clock reaches
00 seconds to return to capture mode.
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Quick Start
Taking Still Pictures
Shutter
release button
Mode dial
Power switch
Viewfinder
Quick Start
Zoom /
/
button
LCD monitor
For the simplest procedure to take still pictures: The flash fires
automatically depending on the light conditions.
z
200
Press the power switch.
The camera will turn on.
x
c
Set the mode dial to
.
Confirm the subject and shooting
information on the LCD monitor.
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Focus Area
The focus area in the middle of the LCD
monitor indicates the zone of automatic
focusing. You can change the size of the
subject by pressing the Zoom button.
: makes the subject bigger.
: makes the subject smaller.
You can check the size of the subject by looking through the
viewfinder.
memo
24
As there is no focus area in the viewfinder, be sure to check the
focusing area on the LCD monitor.
v
Press the shutter release button.
The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 2 seconds
(Instant Review) and recorded on the SD Memory
Card/MultiMediaCard. (The green and red lamps on the right of the
viewfinder blink alternately while the image is being recorded on the
SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.)
The shutter release button works in a two-step action.
Press halfway
When the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway), the
focus and exposure are locked.
They remain locked while the button is pressed halfway, and the
shutter speed and aperture are displayed on the LCD monitor.
You can find the following information on the LCD monitor, the status
lamp and the flash lamp.
Autofocus area
If the subject is in focus, the frame will light green. If the subject is
out of focus, the frame will not appear.
Focus status lamp & Flash status lamp
status
Focus status lamp (green)
Flash status lamp (red)
lit
Subject is in focus
Flash is charged
blink
Subject is out of focus
Flash is charging
Quick Start
Using the Shutter Release Button
You cannot take a picture while the flash is charging.
Pressed down fully
The picture is taken.
Instant Review
The Instant Review default setting is 2 seconds. During this time you
can delete the image by pressing the
button (The [Delete] menu
will be displayed.), and selecting [Delete], and then pressing the OK
button. To start recording a voice memo, press the OK button during
Instant Review. Press the OK button again to stop recording.
Setting the Instant Review Time
☞ p.50
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Quick Start
Playing Back Still Pictures
LCD monitor
Playback button
Quick Start
Four-way controller
Playing Back Images
You can display the still picture.
z
Press the Playback button after taking a picture.
The image taken will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
Playing Back Previous or Next Images
Still images can be played back one at a time, proceeding either
forward or backward.
z
Press the Playback button after taking a picture.
An image will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
x
Press the four-way controller ().
displays the previous image.
displays the next image.
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Erasing the image displayed on the LCD monitor
memo
File No.
100-0020
Delete
Cancel
MENU
Exit
OK
Ok
Quick Start
While the image is displayed, you can erase it
by pressing the
button (The Delete screen
will be displayed.), press the four-way controller
() to select [Delete], and then pressing the OK
button.
Press the Playback button or press the shutter
release button halfway to return to shooting
status.
• When you turn the camera on while pressing the Playback button,
the camera turns on in Playback Only mode. As the lens does not
extend in Playback Only mode, this feature is useful when you
want to pass the camera to someone and show them the picture
you have just taken. To switch to the Capture mode, turn the
camera off and then turn it on again.
• You can enlarge the image displayed on the LCD monitor by
pressing the Zoom/ / button.
• When the screen is changed to the playback screen, the image
with the largest file number will be displayed first.
• In the case of movie pictures, the first frame will be displayed.
• If there are no images stored, the [No image] message will be
displayed.
Zoom Display ☞ p.88
Adding a Voice Memo ☞ p.89
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Quick Start
How to View the Recorded Images
Quick Start
Images taken with the Optio 450 camera are
recorded on the SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard. You can view the images
recorded on the card on the camera itself,
transfer them to your PC and print them out.
Viewing images on the camera
One of the advantages of a digital camera is
that it enables you to view your pictures
immediately after you have taken them. You
can check the composition and focus and
take the picture again if you are not satisfied.
Playing Back Still Pictures
☞ p.88
Viewing images on a TV
If you want to show your pictures to friends, you can display them on
your TV monitor. To view images on your TV, connect the camera to
the TV with the AV cable.
Viewing Images on a TV
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☞ p.99
Viewing images on a PC
Viewing Images with your PC ☞ p.103
Viewing Images with your Macintosh ☞ p.117
Quick Start
You can view recorded images and edit them on the PC just by
connecting the camera to the PC with the USB cable and
downloading the images (you need to install the USB driver if you are
using Windows 98). Or you can remove the SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard from the camera and transfer the data to your PC
using a card reader. If you use a laptop computer, you can transfer the
image data by fitting the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard into the
card adapter and inserting the card adapter into the card slot.
Printing images by a printing service
Prints of images recorded on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard can
be ordered in the same way as with conventional photographs by taking
the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard to a store that performs printing.
The number of prints can be specified and dates can be included in the
prints if DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is set before taking the SD
Memory Card/MultiMediaCard to a store that performs DPOF printing.
Setting the Printing Service
☞ p.100
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Common Operations
Changing the Mode
Capture mode is for taking pictures and voice recording.
Playback mode is for playing back or erasing images and sound.
Switching Between Capture Mode and Playback Mode
• To change from Capture mode to Playback mode, press the
Playback button.
• To change from Playback mode to Capture mode, press the Playback
button or the shutter release button halfway.
Common Operations
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Selecting the Capture Mode
z
Turn the mode dial so that the mark is on
or .
Manual exposure
You can set the shutter speed and
aperture manually.
p.56
Shutter priority
You can set the shutter speed manually,
and the aperture is set automatically.
p.55
Aperture priority
You can set the aperture manually, and
the shutter speed is set automatically.
p.54
Program
The shutter speed and aperture are set
automatically when taking still pictures.
p.53
Picture
You can select a shooting mode from 9
modes according to the scene you are taking.
p.58
Movie picture
This mode is for taking moving images.
(Sound can also be recorded.)
p.60
Panorama
This mode is for taking panorama pictures.
p.62
3D
This mode is for taking 3D pictures.
p.64
Digital filter
This mode is for taking pictures using a
variety of filters such as red, blue and green.
p.69
User mode
The functions are set in advance and the
settings are enabled whenever the camera
is turned on.
p.71
Voice recording
This mode is for recording sound.
p.72
Using the Button Functions
Diopter adjustment lever
Adjusts the viewfinder for optimum clarity. (☞ p.19)
button
Changes the flash mode. (☞ p.42)
Common Operations
Capture Mode
button
Changes the shooting mode as follows.
Using the self-timer (☞ p.76)
Using the remote control unit (☞ p.77)
Continuous shooting (☞ p.78)
Multiple exposure shooting (☞ p.82)
Interval shooting (☞ p.80)
*When the Capture mode is set to
, continuous
shooting, multiple exposure shooting and Interval shooting mode
will be skipped.
button
Changes the focus mode. (☞ p.40)
Zoom button
Changes the size of the subject. (☞ p.74)
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Playback button
Switches to Playback mode. (☞ p.30)
Four-way controller ()
Changes the EV compensation in modes other than
(☞ p.73)
Changes the shutter speed in
mode. (☞ p.56)
and
.
Four-way controller ()
Common Operations
Adjusts the focus in
mode. (☞ p.41)
Sets the aperture value in
and
mode. (☞ p.56, 54)
Sets the shutter speed in
mode. (☞ p.55)
Selects the type of filter in
mode. (☞ p.69)
Selects Picture mode in
mode. (☞ p.58)
OK button
Sets the selected menu item. (☞ p.34)
When pressed in
mode, the function on the four-way
controller () reverts to the function set by the mode dial.
Display button
Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (☞ p.38)
Menu/Fn button
Displays the active menus in Capture mode and retrieves the
functions registered on the four-way controller. (☞ p.34, 135)
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Playback Mode
button
Protects the image from erasure. (☞ p.98)
DPOF button
Sets the DPOF data for printing pictures. (☞ p.100)
button
Deletes the image. (☞ p.95)
Zoom /
/
Common Operations
button
displays nine images at once. (☞ p.93)
Press –
in normal mode to change the size of the Zoom
Display image, displayed on the LCD monitor. (☞ p.88)
Playback button (☞ p.30)
Switches to Capture mode.
Four-way controller ()
Displays images one by one. (☞ p.26)
OK button
Saves the function selected by the menu item. (☞ p.34)
When pressed in Normal Playback mode, the voice memo starts,
and when pressed again, the voice memo stops. (☞ p.89)
When pressed in Zoom Display or Nine-image Display mode,
changes to Normal Playback mode. (☞ p.88, 93)
Display button
Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (☞ p.92)
Menu/Fn button
Displays the active menus in Playback mode. (☞ p.34)
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Using the Menus
When you press the Menu/Fn button, the menus are displayed on the
LCD monitor. You can set functions, save the settings, and change the
camera settings on these menus.
How to Set the Menus
When you are making settings from a menu, a guide to operation is
displayed on the LCD monitor.
Common Operations
z
Press the Menu/Fn button.
The menu screen will be displayed. The selected area will be
underlined in green.
x
Press the four-way controller ().
Use the four-way controller () to select the menu screen.
c
Use the four-way controller () to select an item.
Use the four-way controller () to move the frame up or down.
v
v’
b
Use the four-way controller () to change the setting.
If there is a select screen, use the four-way controller
() to move to the select screen.
Press the OK button.
The settings will be saved and the screen will return to capture or
playback status.
If the menu screen is not exited, press the OK button again.
• If you press any buttons except the OK button before press the
OK button and leave the menu screen, any changes to setting will
not be saved.
• Even if you press the OK button and leave the menu screen, if you
remove the battery before turning off the camera or do not
otherwise turn off the camera correctly, any changes to setting will
not be saved.
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Example of menu operation
z Menu/Fn button
x
[
Rec.Mode] menu
[
Playback] menu
1/3
MENU
[
Set-up] menu
Playback
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Resize
Trimming
Alarm
Slideshow
2288 1712
AWB
Wide
Set-up
Format
Sound
Date Style
Date Adjust
World Time
Language/
Off
3sec
Auto
Exit
OK
MENU
Ok
Exit
OK
Ok
1/3
MENU
Exit
mm/dd/yy
1/ 1/2003
Off
English
OK
Ok
c
Common Operations
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
MENU
2288 1712
AWB
Wide
Auto
Exit
OK
Ok
v
c
Rec. Mode
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
MENU
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
2288 1712
AWB
Wide
Auto
Exit
OK
1/3
Ok
v’
c
Rec. Mode
Auto Bracket
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Interval Shoot
Fast Fwd Movie
3D Mode
2/3
MENU
Exit
MENU
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Wide
100
Exit
OK
Ok
Select screen
Interval Shoot
Interval
1min 10sec
On
2sec
Number of Shot
02
Start Time
Off
Parallel
OK
0hr 00min
Ok
MENU
Exit
OK
Ok
c
To the next screen
memo
• If you press the shutter release button halfway and move the camera
to Capture mode, any changes to the setting will not be saved.
• When you display the menu from Capture mode, the [
Rec.
Mode] menu will be displayed, and when you display the menu from
Playback mode, the [
Playback] menu will be displayed.
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Menu List
Please refer to pages 141 to 143 for List of Menu Default settings and
the adjustable [Rec. mode] menu items by shooting mode.
[
Rec.Mode] Menu
Item
Common Operations
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Description
Reference
Recorded Pixels
For selecting the size of recorded pixels.
Quality Level
For selecting the image compression rate.
p.43
p.44
White Balance
For adjusting the color balance according to lighting.
p.45
Focusing Area
For changing the Area of the autofocus.
p.47
AE Metering
For setting the metering method to determine the exposure.
p.48
Sensitivity
For setting the sensitivity.
p.49
Auto Bracket
For setting the shooting conditions such as exposure,
saturation and sharpness.
p.84
Digital Zoom
For taking digital zoom pictures.
p.75
Instant Review
For setting the instant review time.
p.50
Interval Shoot
For taking pictures specified interval of time.
p.80
Fast Fwd Movie
For delaying the frame rate when taking movie pictures
(so that the movie appears speeded up when played back)
p.79
3D Mode
For taking 3D pictures.
p.64
Memory
For saving the shooting function settings when the
camera is turned off.
p.86
Sharpness
For setting the sharpness.
p.50
Saturation
For setting the saturation.
p.51
Contrast
For setting the contrast.
p.51
USER
For setting the functions registered in User mode.
p.87
[
Playback] Menu
Item
Description
Reference
Resize
For changing the size of images
Trimming
For trimming images
p.123
Alarm
For setting the alarm to ring at specified time
p.138
Slideshow
Recorded images are played successively.
p.94
[
p.121
Set-up] Menu
Item
Reference
For formatting the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
p.124
Sound
For adjusting the beep sound when a button is pressed. p.125
For setting the button operation, start-up, shutter
sounds and volume.
Date Style
For setting the date style
p.127
Date Adjust
For adjusting the date and time
p.128
World Time
For setting the world time
p.128
Language/
For changing the language in which menus and
messages are displayed
p.130
Start-up screen
For setting the Start-up screen when the camera is
turned on
p.131
Video Out
For setting the video output format
p.130
Sleep Timeout
For setting the power saving function
p.132
Auto Power Off
For turning off the power automatically.
p.132
Quick Delete
When this option is turned on, the Delete screen is
displayed with [Delete] or [All Images] selected.
p.133
Quick Zoom
For playing back images at the maximum zoom size
with the Zoom button pressed only once.
p.133
Fn Setting
For registering a function on the four-way controller.
p.134
Focus Limiter
For switching between limiting and not limiting lens
movement during normal shooting and macro shooting.
p.136
Reset
For returning the camera settings to defaults
p.137
Common Operations
Description
Format
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Taking Pictures
Displaying Shooting Information (Capture Mode)
You can display information on the LCD monitor when shooting.
The display mode can be changed by pressing the Display button.
Display On
Shooting information is displayed.
q Flash mode w Drive mode
e Focus mode r Shooting mode
t AF area
y Number of images can be taken
u Data & time i Battery indicator
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Histogram Display
1 23
The brightness distribution of the image is
displayed.
The x-axis shows the brightness (darkest at
the left end and brightest at the right end) and
the y-axis shows the pixel numbers.
q Recorded pixels w Quality level
e White balance r AE metering
t Sensitivity y Histogram
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AUTO
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➞
Grid Display
The grid is displayed. This is useful for
composing detailed pictures.
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Display Off
➞
No shooting information is displayed.
• The AF area in autofocus mode is
displayed.
• If any of the modes are changed such as
Flash mode, the mode you have changed
is displayed for a few seconds.
LCD Monitor Off
Turn off the LCD monitor.
(The LCD monitor is not turned off in
Playback mode.)
Caution
The LCD monitor does not turn off in
Saving the Display Mode
mode.
Taking Pictures
➞
Display On
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Setting the Shooting Functions
z
Selecting the Focus Mode
Taking Pictures
Focus Mode
Autofocus mode
The camera is focused on the subject in the
autofocus area when the shutter release button is
pressed halfway. Use this mode when the distance
to the subject is more than 60 cm (1.97 ft).
Macro mode
This mode is used when the distance to the subject
is approx. 15 cm – 65 cm (0.5 ft – 2.13 ft).
(No icon)
Super macro mode This mode is used when the distance to the subject
is approximately 2 cm – 65 cm (0.8 inch – 2.13 ft).
Infinity-landscape This mode is used for taking distant objects.
mode
Move focusing area The position of the autofocus area is changed.
Manual focus
mode
z
Press the
Adjust focus manually by the four-way controller ().
or
button in Capture mode.
The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed and the
set focus mode is displayed on the LCD monitor.
The camera is ready to take the picture in the set focus mode.
• The default setting of the focus mode is [Autofocus mode].
memo • When the Movie picture mode is selected, (
☞ p.60) the position of
the autofocus area cannot be changed.
• The zoom is fixed in the wide-angle position in Super Macro mode.
• If you use the flash in Macro mode, the image may be overexposed
or a dark area may appear at the bottom right of the picture.
• The flash does not discharge in Super macro mode.
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Caution
If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder when the
focus mode is set on Macro or Super Macro, the range of the
resulting picture will differ from what was seen in the viewfinder.
Be sure to check the image on the LCD monitor.
Manual Focus
When the mode is set on
and press the four-way controller (),
the central portion of the picture is enlarged to full screen on the LCD
monitor. Adjust the focus with the four-way controller while looking at
the image on the monitor.
For distant focus
For closer focus
memo
• Keep pressing the four-way controller () will move the focusing
position rapidly.
• The central portion of picture is also enlarged in the Digital zoom
mode except at maximum magnification.
Saving the Focus Mode
Taking Pictures
After the focus is set, press any buttons except the four-way controller
() or take a finger off from the four-way controller (), the screen
returns to the normal display two seconds later.
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z
Selecting the Flash Mode
(No icon) Auto flash
The flash discharges automatically depending on
the light conditions.
Taking Pictures
Flash Off
The flash will not discharge.
Flash On
The flash discharges.
Auto flash +
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes
Red-eye Reduction caused by the light from the flash being reflected in
the subject’s eyes. The flash discharges automatically.
Flash On +
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes
Red-eye Reduction caused by the light from the flash being reflected in
the subject’s eyes. The flash will discharge regard
less of lighting conditions.
memo
z
• The [Auto flash] and [Auto flash + Red-eye Reduction] modes cannot
be selected when the Capture mode is set to
.
• The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to
, continuous
shooting, infinity-landscape, fireworks in picture mode or super
macro mode.
• The flash discharges once before the main flash as supplementary
light for AE metering.
• In [Auto flash + Red-eye Reduction] and [Flash On + Red-eye Reduction]
modes, the flash discharges once to make the pupils of the subject’s
eyes smaller shortly before the main flash discharges to take the picture.
Press the
button in Capture mode.
The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the
icon is displayed on the LCD monitor.
The camera is ready to take the picture in the set flash mode.
Status of the Focus Status Lamp and Flash Status Lamp
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Rec. Mode
x
c
z
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
MENU
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Wide
Auto
Exit
OK
Ok
Selecting the Recorded Pixels
You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [2288 × 1712],
[1600 × 1200], [1024 × 768] and [640 × 480].
c
Select [Recorded Pixels] on the [
Use the four-way controller () to
change the size.
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
memo
Rec.Mode] menu.
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
MENU
Exit
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Wide
Taking Pictures
z
x
Auto
OK
Ok
• The recorded pixels is fixed at 320 × 240 pixels in the movie picture
mode.
• If you select a large size, the picture may appear distinct when it is
printed out.
• Selecting a small size reduces the volume of data. This is useful for
attaching images to E-mail or posting them on a website.
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Rec. Mode
x
c
z
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
MENU
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Wide
Auto
Exit
OK
Ok
Selecting the Quality Levels
You can choose the image compression rate.
Taking Pictures
z
x
c
BEST
• The quality is better and there is a high volume of image data.
BETTER
• Standard level
GOOD
• The quality is good and there is a low volume of image data.
Select [Quality Level] on the [
Use the four-way controller ()
to change the image quality.
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
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Rec.Mode] menu.
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
MENU
Exit
2288 1712
AWB
Wide
Auto
OK
Ok
Rec. Mode
xc
v
z
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
MENU
2288 1712
AWB
Wide
Auto
Exit
OK
Ok
Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance)
You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance
according to the light conditions at the time of shooting.
The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.
Daylight
Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.
Shade
Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade.
Tungsten
Light
Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other
tungsten light.
Taking Pictures
Automatic
Fluorescent Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light.
Light
Choose the type of fluorescent light from W (white (4200°K)*),
N (neutral white (5000°K)*) and D (daylight (6500°K)*).
Manual
Use this mode when taking pictures by adjusting the white
balance manually.
* The color temperature (°K) is approximate and does not indicate the precise color.
z
x
Select [White Balance] on the [
Press the four-way controller ().
Rec.Mode] menu.
White Balance
AWB
The white balance screen will be displayed.
c
v
Use the four-way controller ()
to select the setting.
-D
MENU
Exit
OK
Ok
Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Saving the White Balance
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Selecting the Type of Fluorescent Light
z
x
c
Select [
] on the White Balance screen.
Use the four-way controller () to
choose “W”, “N” or “D”.
White Balance
AWB
Press the OK button twice.
D
The camera is ready to take the picture.
MENU
Exit
OK
Ok
OK
Ok
Manual Setting
Taking Pictures
z
x
c
Select [
] (manual) on the white balance screen.
Point your camera at a blank sheet
of paper so that it fills the screen.
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
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AWB
Press the Display button.
The white balance is automatically adjusted,
[Complete] is displayed on the LCD monitor
and the display returns to the menu screen.
v
White Balance
-D
1/3
MENU
Exit
DISP
Adjust
Rec. Mode
x
c
z
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
MENU
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Wide
Auto
Exit
OK
Ok
Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area)
You can change the angle of the autofocus area.
Normal range
Spot
The autofocus range becomes smaller.
z
x
c
Select [Focusing Area] on the [
Use the four-way controller ()
to change the setting.
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Rec.Mode] menu.
Taking Pictures
Wide
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
MENU
2288 1712
AWB
Wide
Auto
Exit
OK
Ok
The AF area does not appear in the viewfinder. Always check the
memo focusing area on the LCD monitor.
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Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
x
c
z
1/3
MENU
2288 1712
AWB
Wide
Auto
Exit
OK
Ok
Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering)
You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the
brightness and determine the exposure.
Taking Pictures
z
x
c
Multi segment
The exposure is determined by the entire screen.
Center-weighted
The exposure is determined mainly by the center of
the screen.
Spot
The exposure is determined by the small area in the
center of the screen only.
Select [AE Metering] on the [
Rec.Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller ()
to change the metering mode.
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
Saving the AE Metering Method
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MENU
Exit
2280 1712
AWB
Wide
Auto
OK
Ok
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
x
c
1/3
MENU
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AWB
Wide
Auto
Exit
OK
Ok
z
Setting the Sensitivity
You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.
Sensitivity
100
200
400
z
x
c
The camera sets the speed automatically.
• As the lower sensitivity produces sharp images with little or no noise,
but the shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.
• As the higher sensitivity uses faster shutter speed in low light
conditions to reduce camera shake.
Select [Sensitivity] on the [
Rec.Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller ()
to change the Sensitivity.
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
memo
Taking Pictures
Auto
MENU
Exit
2288 1712
AWB
Wide
Auto
OK
Ok
[Auto] cannot be selected in manual exposure mode.
Saving the Sensitivity
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Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
x
c
z
1/3
MENU
2288 1712
AWB
Wide
Auto
Exit
OK
Ok
Setting the Instant Review time (Instant Review)
You can choose the Instant Review time from 0.5sec., 1sec., 2sec.,
3sec., 4sec., 5sec. or OFF (no display).
Taking Pictures
z
x
c
Select [Instant Review] on the [
Use the four-way controller ()
to change the display time.
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Rec.Mode] menu.
Rec. Mode
Auto Bracket
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Interval Shoot
Fast Fwd Movie
3D Mode
2/3
MENU
On
2sec
Off
Parallel
Exit
OK
Ok
OK
Ok
Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)
You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft
outlines.
z
x
c
Select [Sharpness] on the [
Rec.Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller ()
to change the setting from
[Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)].
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
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Rec. Mode
Memory
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
USER
3/3
MENU
Exit
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
x
c
z
1/3
MENU
2288 1712
AWB
Wide
Auto
Exit
OK
Ok
Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)
You can set the color saturation.
c
Select [Saturation] on the [
Rec.Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller () to
change the setting from [Normal] to
[Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)].
Taking Pictures
z
x
Rec. Mode
Memory
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
USER
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
3/3
MENU
Exit
OK
Ok
OK
Ok
Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)
You can set the image contrast.
z
x
c
Select [Contrast] on the [
Rec.Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller () to
change the setting from [Normal] to
[Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)].
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Rec. Mode
Memory
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
USER
3/3
MENU
Exit
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Memo
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Taking Pictures
z
x
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for
taking still pictures. However, you can select other functions such as
the flash mode or continuous shooting mode.
z
x
Set the mode dial to
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Letting the Camera Set the Exposure (Program Mode)
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.
Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken.
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Aperture Shutter speed
Using the Shutter Release Button
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☞ p.25
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z
c
x
Setting the Aperture Value (Aperture Priority Mode)
Taking Pictures
In this mode the aperture value is set manually and the camera
automatically sets the shutter speed.
z
x
Set the mode dial to
.
Use the four-way controller () to
change the aperture value.
Makes the aperture larger. (Reduces the
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Makes the aperture smaller. (Increases the Aperture value
aperture value.)
c
Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken.
Playing Back Still Pictures
☞ p.26
memo The aperture value will be saved when the camera is turned off.
Caution
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• When the focus mode is set to manual, the four-way controller
() becomes the manual focus button and cannot be used to
change the aperture value. To change the aperture value, press
the OK button once and then use the four-way controller () to
change the value.
• The exposure is not appropriate when the shutter speed is
displayed in orange on the LCD monitor.
z
c
x
Setting the Shutter Speed (Shutter Priority Mode)
z
x
Set the mode dial to
.
Use the four-way controller () to
change the shutter speed.
Increases the shutter speed.
Reduces the shutter speed.
c
Taking Pictures
In this mode the shutter speed is set manually and the camera
automatically sets the aperture value.
Press the shutter release button.
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Shutter speed
The picture will be taken.
Playing Back Still Pictures
☞ p.26
memo The set shutter speed will be saved when the camera is turned off.
Caution
• When the focus mode is set to manual, the four-way controller
() becomes the manual focus button and cannot be used to
change the shutter speed. To change the shutter speed, press the
OK button once and then use the four-way controller () to
change the value.
• The exposure is not appropriate when the aperture value is
displayed in orange on the LCD monitor.
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z
c
x
Setting the Exposure Manually (Manual Exposure Mode)
You can set the shutter speed and aperture value manually.
Taking Pictures
z
x
Set the mode dial to
.
Use the four-way controller to
change the shutter speed and
aperture value.
Increases the shutter speed.
Reduces the shutter speed.
Makes the aperture larger.
(Reduces the aperture value.)
Makes the aperture smaller.
(Increases the aperture value.)
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Aperture Shutter speed
If the combination of shutter speed and aperture value do not give
an appropriate exposure, a warning will be displayed.
(Lit)
If the deviation from the appropriate exposure is between
–0.3 EV and –2.0 EV,
will light, and if between +0.3 EV
and +2.0 EV
will light, and the value will be displayed.
(Blinking) If the picture is underexposed at a setting lower than –2.0
EV,
blinks, and if overexposed at a setting higher than
+2.0 EV,
blinks.
(Lit)
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Metering is not possible.
c
Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken at the set shutter speed and aperture
value.
Playing Back Still Pictures
memo
Caution
☞ p.26
The shutter speed and aperture value will be saved when the camera
is turned off.
Taking Pictures
• EV compensation is not available in this mode.
• When the focus mode is set to manual, the four-way controller ()
becomes the manual focus button and cannot be used to change the
aperture value. To change the aperture value, press the OK button
once and then use the four-way controller () to change the value.
• The [Auto flash] and [Auto flash + Red-eye Reduction] flash modes
cannot be selected.
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z
c
x
Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture mode)
You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene.
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Picture mode
There are nine available modes in Picture mode.
Landscape
Enables to take landscape photos with bright colors.
Night-Scene Mode Enables you to take dark scenes such as night views.
z
x
c
Flower
Enables to take flower photos bright in color.
Portrait
Enables to take portraits with spatial effect, by
emphasizing the person.
Surf & Snow
Enables to take clear photos at dazzling places like
beaches and snow covered mountains.
Autumn Colors
Enables you to take colorful photos of trees in autumn.
Sunset
Enables to reproduce beautiful colors for sunrise and
sunset photos.
Fireworks
Enables you to take bright photos of fireworks.
Text
Enables you to take clear photos of text.
Set the Mode dial to
.
Press the four-way controller ()
to select the required mode.
Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken.
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• The picture mode will be saved when the camera is turned off.
memo • The flash is disabled in Fireworks mode and the focus is fixed at
infinity.
Caution
• When the focus mode is set to manual, the four-way controller
() becomes the manual focus button and cannot be used to
change the picture mode. To change the picture mode, press the
OK button once and then use the four-way controller () to
change the picture mode.
• To avoid camera movement in Night-scene, Sunset and Fireworks
mode, you are recommended to fix the camera on a tripod.
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z
x c
Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode)
Taking Pictures
This mode enables you to take moving images. The maximum length
of one motion picture is approximately 10 minutes. Sound can be
recorded at the same time.
z
Set the mode dial to
.
The following information will be displayed on
the LCD monitor.
Flash OFF
Movie Picture mode icon
Remaining shooting time
Remaining number of sets
x
1
2
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Press the shutter release button.
Shooting will start.
You can change the size of the image using the Zoom button.
: makes the image bigger.
: makes the image smaller.
c
Press the shutter release button.
Shooting will end.
The remaining shooting time will be displayed.
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Keeping the shutter release button pressed
If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one
second, pictures will be taken for as long as you keep the button
pressed. Shooting stops when you take a finger off from the shutter
release button.
Playing Back Movie Pictures
Caution
☞ p.90
Taking Pictures
• The flash will not discharge in Movie Picture mode.
• Continuous shooting, interval shooting and multiple exposure
shooting are not possible in Movie Picture mode.
• The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Movie Picture mode.
• Focusing Area mode is not available in Movie Picture mode.
• When shooting in Movie Picture mode, only the digital zoom can
be operated.
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z
c v
x
b
Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)
Taking Pictures
The ACD photostitcher is only for the English version and the Japanese version.
You can take a number of images and join them together to form a
panorama picture. The panorama software (ACD photostitcher)
provided with the camera is necessary for joining the images.
z
x
Set the mode dial to
.
Use the four-way controller to
choose the direction in which the
images will be joined.
Set shift direction
Joins the images at the left.
Joins the images at the right.
Joins the images at the top.
Joins the images at the bottom.
The example shows the images when is selected.
c
Take the first picture.
Press the shutter release button to take the
first image. The right edge of the image is
displayed in transparent form on the left of
the LCD monitor.
v
Move the camera to the right and
take the second picture.
Repeat the above procedure to take the third
and subsequent pictures.
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memo
Caution
Press the OK button.
The screen returns to Step z.
To cancel Panorama assist mode, change to another mode.
• The camera cannot join the images. Use the panorama software
(ACD photostitcher) provided with the camera.
• Continuous shooting, Multiple Exposure mode and interval
shooting are not possible in Panorama assist mode.
• A computer running Windows is necessary for joining images.
(The ACD photostitcher software provided with the camera is not
supported by Macintosh.)
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b
n ,
x c
z
v .
Taking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode)
Taking Pictures
You can take 3D pictures using the LCD monitor and view them by the
parallel method or cross method (p.66). If you print out the 3D pictures
and look at them through the 3D image viewer provided, the image will
appear in three dimensions.
Select the 3D mode
The default setting is [Parallel]. If you do not need to switch to [Cross],
go to Step b.
z
Press the Menu/Fn button.
The [
x
c
Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.
Press the four-way controller ()
to select [3D Mode].
Use the four-way controller () to
select [Parallel] or [Cross].
To view the picture with the 3D image viewer,
select [Parallel].
You can also view it without the image
viewer.
v
Press the OK button.
The 3D image mode screen appears again.
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Rec. Mode
Auto Bracket
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Interval Shoot
Fast Fwd Movie
3D Mode
2/3
MENU
Exit
On
2sec
Off
Cross
OK
Ok
Taking pictures
b
Set the Mode dial to
.
The screen for taking the first picture appears in the middle of the
LCD monitor.
n
Take the first picture.
14
Hold the camera so that the subject is in the
middle of the screen, and press the shutter
release button.
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The picture is displayed in the left half screen
of the LCD monitor. The right half screen is for
taking the second picture.
,
.
Move the camera to right without
changing your stance.
Take the second picture.
Make sure that the subject is in the middle of the right half of the
screen and press the shutter release button.
When you have taken the second picture, the screen returns to
Step n.
Taking Pictures
m
14
Press the Playback button.
The LCD monitor displays both the left and right images.
memo
• To cancel the 3D image mode, press the Menu/Fn button or change
the 3D image mode to another Capture mode.
• A clear three-dimensional effect will not be achieved if the two images
are taken in widely different positions (heights) or are not straight. When
taking a person, you are recommended to ask your model to stay as
still as possible and to take the second picture as quickly as you can. It
is easier to take the pictures if you use a tripod or appropriate base.
• As a guide, the camera should be moved about 1/40 of the distance
between the camera and the subject. For example, if the subject is
3m away, the distance the camera should be moved will be
3m÷40=7.5cm.
However, as the way people see three-dimensional images differs
from person to person, there is no need to be too concerned. Refer
to the table below for a simple guide to how far to move the camera.
Distance to subject
0.1 m
0.3 m
0.5 m
1m
3m
5m
Camera movement
0.5 cm
1 cm
1.5 cm
2.5 cm
7.5 cm
13 cm
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Viewing 3D pictures by the parallel method and cross method
As our eyes are positioned about 6 – 7 cm apart, there is a very slight
deviation between what we see with our right eye and what we see
with our left eye. The difference is processed by our brain to produce a
three-dimensional image. This principle is applied to taking and
viewing 3D pictures.
3D pictures can be viewed by the parallel method where the left and
right lines of vision are virtually parallel, as when looking at a distant
scene, or the cross method where the left and right lines of vision are
crossed, as when you cross your eyes. A certain amount of practice
may be necessary to view 3D pictures without using the viewer.
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How to Assemble the 3D Image Viewer
Assemble the 3D image viewer supplied with the camera as shown
below.
How to view 3D pictures using the 3D image viewer
Print out the pictures so that they are about 11cm or 12cm wide and
place the divider of the 3D image viewer in the middle of the two.
effect even when looking at prints that are the same size. It may be
especially difficult if the pictures are very large or very small. Try
different sizes until the right effect is achieved.
Caution
Taking Pictures
As the distance between the left and right eyes differs from person to
memo person, some people may have difficulty obtaining a three-dimensional
• Never look at the sun through the 3D image viewer.
• Do not leave the 3D image viewer where it is exposed to direct
sunlight as this may lead to fire.
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Example of a 3D picture
Taking Pictures
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z
c
x
Taking Pictures with Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode)
Color filters
Eight colors, black-and-white, sepia, red, pink, violet, blue, green and
yellow, are provided for the color filters. When you select a color filter
in the Digital Filter mode, the display on the LCD monitor is filtered
with the selected color, and the pictures are taken in that color.
Taking Pictures
You can take pictures using digital filters. The filters consist of color
filters such as red, blue and green, a soft filter that produces a fuzzy
effect.
Soft Filter
Pictures taken with the soft filter have a fuzzy effect.
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z
x
c
Set the Mode dial to
.
Use the four-way controller () to
select a digital filter you want to
use.
Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken.
Playing back still pictures
Caution
Taking Pictures
70
☞ p.26
When the focus mode is set to manual, the four-way controller ()
becomes the manual focus button and cannot be used to change the
filter. To change the filter, press the OK button once and then use the
four-way controller () to change the filter.
z
x
Using Preset Function Settings (User Mode)
z
Set the mode dial to
.
1/250
F2.8
x
Taking Pictures
By setting the mode dial to
, the preset shooting mode and
functions are activated, enabling you to take pictures immediately with
your own camera settings.
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Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken.
Registering Functions in User Mode
Playing back images ☞ p.26
☞ p.87
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z
x c
Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)
Taking Pictures
You can record sound. The recordable time is displayed on the LCD
monitor according to how much space is available on the SD Memory
Card/MultiMediaCard.
z
Set the mode dial to
.
2 1
0 : 29: 55
00 : 00
The recordable time is displayed on the LCD
monitor.
Remaining time
Recording time
Start
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x
Press the shutter release button.
Recording starts. The self-timer lamp and flash status lamp blink
during recording.
c
Press the shutter release button.
Recording stops. The remaining recordable time is displayed.
Playing back sound
memo
72
☞ p.91
Sound is saved in WAVE monaural files.
z
EV Compensation
You can take pictures that are intentionally over exposed or under
exposed.
198
Press the four-way controller () in
Capture mode.
Four-way controller ()
decreases the EV compensation to a
negative (–) level
Four-way controller ()
increases the EV compensation to a positive
(+) level
1/250
F2.8
–1.0
Taking Pictures
z
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EV compensation level
The set level is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Saving the EV Compensation
memo
☞ p.86
• If you press or one time, or set to ± 0, the set level displayed on
the LCD monitor will go off after two seconds.
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z
Using the Zoom
You can use the zoom to take pictures in tele or wide mode.
Taking Pictures
z
Press the Zoom button in Capture
mode.
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(Tele): makes the subject larger
(Wide): makes the subject smaller
When the digital zoom function is disabled,
you can take pictures at up to 5×
magnification using the optical zoom.
When the digital zoom is enabled, you can
further enlarge the subject to a maximum
magnification equivalent to 20×.
Zoom bar Digital
zoom range
198
Digital Zoom
Saving the Zoom Position
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☞ p.86
Enabling the Digital Zoom Function
z
Press the Menu button in Capture mode.
The [
x
c
v
Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed.
Press the four-way controller () to
select [Digital Zoom].
Use the four-way controller () to
select [On].
Rec. Mode
Auto Bracket
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Interval Shoot
Fast Fwd Movie
3D Mode
2/3
MENU
Exit
On
2sec
Off
Parallel
OK
Ok
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting
• When you turn the LCD monitor off, the digital zoom is disabled even
if the digital zoom function is set to On.
• When shooting an image using the digital zoom function, the image
will be blurred.
• When using the digital zoom function, the camera movement may
occur due to high magnification. Use the tripod to prevent it.
Taking Pictures
Caution
☞ p.86
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z
x
Using the Self-Timer
The picture will be taken 10 seconds after the shutter release button is
pressed.
Taking Pictures
z
x
Press the
button in Capture mode to display
on the LCD monitor.
Press the shutter release button.
The self-timer is engaged and the self-timer lamp lights. The picture
is taken approximately three seconds after the self-timer lamp starts
to blink.
Playing Back Images and Sound
☞ p.88
• If you turn the LCD monitor on, the second count will be displayed.
memo • To cancel the self-timer, press the shutter release button halfway
while the second count is displayed.
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z
Using the Remote Control Unit (optional)
You can take pictures using the remote control F (optional).
Press the
button in Capture
mode to display
on the LCD
monitor.
The self-timer lamp will blink and the camera
is ready to take pictures.
x
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1/250
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Press the shutter release button on
the remote control unit.
Taking Pictures
z
The self-timer lamp will blink rapidly and the picture will be taken
after approximately three seconds.
Playing Back Images and Sound
☞ p.88
• The buttons on the camera can be used in the same way.
memo • Please ensure that the remote control unit is no more than 5 meters
away from the front of the camera.
• When taking pictures against the light, the distance at which the
remote control unit operates may be reduced.
• To take a picture immediately after pressing the shutter release
button on the remote control unit, press the
button in step z
to display
on the LCD monitor.
Life of the Battery for the Remote Control Unit
A signal can be sent from the remote control unit to the camera
approximately 30,000 times. If the battery needs changing, contact your
nearest Pentax customer service center. (A charge is made for replacing
the battery.)
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z
x
Continuous Shooting
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is
pressed.
Taking Pictures
z
Press the
button in Capture
mode to display
on the LCD
monitor.
The mode will change to Continuous
Shooting mode.
x
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1/250
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Press the shutter release button.
Pictures will be taken continuously while the shutter release button
is pressed. Shooting stops when you take a finger off from the
shutter release button.
Playing Back Still Pictures
memo
Caution
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☞ p.26
• The interval will vary according to the [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality
Level] setting.
• The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode.
• Continuous shooting is not available for Movie Picture, Panorama
assist mode and 3D Image modes.
bn
x c
v
z
Taking Fast Forward Movie Pictures (Fast Fwd Movie)
This mode lets you take movie pictures at a delayed frame rate so that
when you play the movie back, the action appears speeded up.
Press the Menu/Fn button in Capture mode.
The [
x
c
v
b
Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed.
Press the four-way controller () to select [Fast Fwd
Movie].
Use the four-way controller () to
choose [Off (×1)], [×2], [×5], [×10],
[×50] or [×100].
Press the OK button.
Press the shutter release button.
Taking Pictures
z
Rec Mode
Auto Bracket
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Interval Shoot
Fast Fwd Movie
3D Mode
2/3
MENU
Exit
On
2sec
x2
Parallel
OK
Ok
Shooting in Fast Forward Movie mode starts.
n
Press the shutter release button.
Shooting in Fast Fwd Movie mode ends.
Playing Back Movie Pictures
memo
☞ p.90
• Off (×1) is the normal setting for movie pictures (15 frames per
second). Each time ×2 or ×5 is selected, the number of frames taken
per second is reduced to 1/2 or 1/5.
• As movie pictures are normally played back at the rate of 15 frames
per second, movies taken at ×2 are played back twice as fast and
movies taken at ×5 are played back five times as fast.
• Sound cannot be recorded.
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z
x
Taking Pictures at Fixed Intervals (Interval Shooting)
In this mode still pictures are taken automatically at a fixed interval.
Taking Pictures
z
x
memo
Caution
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Press the
button in Capture mode to display
on the LCD monitor.
Press the shutter release button.
Interval shooting will start with the following settings.
• Interval
0min 10sec
• Number of shot 02
• Start time
0hr 0min
When shooting is finished, the camera turns off automatically.
• Interval shooting can be set at intervals of 10 seconds to 4 minutes
in units of 1 second, and intervals of 4 minutes to 99 minutes in units
of 1 minute. Intervals of less than 10 seconds cannot be set.
• The number of pictures can be set in the range of 2 to 99 pictures.
• The start time can be set between 0 min. and 23 hr. 59 min. in units
of 1 minute.
• If the start time is set to 0 min., the first picture will be taken as soon
as the shutter release button is pressed.
• If you press the power switch on during standby, the remaining number
of pictures and interval time will be displayed on the LCD monitor. If you
press the Menu/Fn button, the message “Stop interval shooting?” will
be displayed. To cancel interval shooting, press the OK button.
• If the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard runs out of memory space,
interval shooting stops and the camera turns off automatically.
Interval shooting is not possible in
mode.
Setting the interval, number of shot, and start time
z
Press the Menu/Fn button in Capture mode.
The [
x
c
Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed.
Press the four-way controller () to
select [Interval Shoot].
1min 10sec
Number of Shot
Press the four-way controller ().
The Interval Shooting menu will be displayed
and [Interval] will be framed.
v
Interval Shoot
Interval
02
Start Time
0hr 00min
MENU
Exit
OK
Ok
Set the interval time.
b
Taking Pictures
1. Press the four-way controller ().
will be displayed above and below the minutes.
2. Use the four-way controller () to change the minutes,
then press ().
will be displayed above and below the seconds.
3. Use the four-way controller () to change the seconds,
then press ().
4. Press the four-way controller ().
The frame will move to [Number of shoot].
Use the four-way controller () to select the number
of pictures, then press ().
The frame will move to [Start Time].
n
m
Set the time to start shooting.
1. Press the four-way controller ().
will be displayed above and below the hours.
2. Use the four-way controller () to change the hours, then
press .
will be displayed above and below the minutes.
3. Use the four-way controller () to change the minutes,
then press .
Press the OK button twice.
Playing Back Still Pictures
☞ p.26
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zz
vc
x c
x
Superimposing One Picture on Top of Another (Multiple Exposure Mode)
You can superimpose a new image on top of an image already recorded.
Taking Pictures
When images have been recorded
z
Press
in Capture mode to
switch to Multiple Exposure mode.
100-0038
Choose Base Image
The screen for selecting the base image will
be displayed.
x
Use the four-way controller () to
choose the base image and press
the OK button.
MENU
Exit
OK
Ok
The selected image will appear in transparent form on the LCD
monitor.
c
198
Aim the camera at your subject and
choose the exposure method with
the four-way controller ().
Priority is given to the brighter image.
Priority is given to the darker image.
The average exposure is obtained.
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Exposure method
Press the shutter release button.
The Instant Review screen will be displayed and you will be asked
whether you want to continue shooting.
If you select [Continue] and press the OK button, the picture you
have just created will be played back enabling you to add another
image. The combined picture will be saved as a new file.
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When there are no recorded images
z
Press
in Capture mode to
switch to Multiple Exposure mode.
Base Image Shooting
A message will appear on the LCD monitor
informing you that the camera is ready to
take the base image.
Take the base image. When you have taken
the base image, it will appear in transparent
form on the LCD monitor.
x
Aim the camera at your subject and
choose the exposure method with
the four-way controller ().
c
1/250
F2.8
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Exposure method
Press the shutter release button.
The Instant Review screen will be displayed and you will be asked
whether you want to continue shooting.
If you select [Continue] and press the OK button, the picture you
have just created will be played back enabling you to add another
image. The combined picture will be saved as a new file.
Playing Back Still Pictures
Caution
Taking Pictures
Priority is given to the brighter image.
Priority is given to the darker image.
The average exposure is obtained.
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☞ p.26
• Multiple exposure is not possible in Movie Picture mode,
Panorama assist mode or 3D mode.
• Continuous shooting is not possible in Multiple Exposure mode.
• The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Multiple Exposure mode.
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,
Rec. Mode
x c v b n
m
z
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
MENU
2288 1712
AWB
Wide
Auto
Exit
Ok
OK
Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions (Auto bracket)
You can take pictures automatically with three different exposure,
white balance, sharpness, saturation and contrast settings.
Taking Pictures
z
Press the Menu/Fn button in Capture mode.
The [
x
c
Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.
Press the four-way controller () to select [Auto
Bracket].
Press the four-way controller ().
[Applied Photo] screen to select the bracket setting will be
displayed.
v
Use the four-way controller () to
select the conditions for bracket
shooting.
If you selected [Sharpness], [Saturation] or
[Contrast], skip to step m.
b
Press the four-way controller () to
select [Exp. Bracket] or [White
Balance].
Auto Bracket
Applied Photo
Bracket Amount
MENU
Exit
Exp.Bracket
± 0.3
OK
Ok
Auto Bracket
Applied Photo
Bracket Amount
Exp.Bracket
± 0.3
Go to [Bracket Amount].
n
84
Use the four-way controller () to
set the bracketing steps.
MENU
Exit
OK
Ok
m
Press the OK button.
The Bracket mode is set.
,
Press and hold down the shutter release button.
Auto bracket shooting starts.
When shooting is finished, a message will be displayed asking
whether you want to continue shooting or not. To continue shooting
in auto bracket mode, select [Continue] and press the OK button.
Playing Back Still Pictures
Caution
☞ p.26
Taking Pictures
• Check the pictures you have taken using the Playback mode.
• If you set auto bracket when you set the Continuous shooting
mode, continuous shooting will be cancelled.
• The auto bracket setting will be cancelled by pressing the
Menu/Fn button or OK button.
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Saving the Settings (Memory)
Saving the Menu Items (Memory)
You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when
the camera is turned off. If you select [On], the settings will be saved
in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned
off. If you select [Off], the settings will be reset to the defaults when
the camera is turned off.
Item
Flash
Taking Pictures
The flash mode setting on the button is saved.
The [White Balance] setting on the [
Rec.Mode]
White Balance
menu is saved.
EV Compensation The set EV compensation value is saved.
The [Digital Zoom] setting on the [
Rec.Mode]
Digital Zoom
menu is saved.
The [AE Metering] setting on the [
Rec.Mode]
AE Metering
menu is saved.
The [Sensitivity] setting on the [
Rec.Mode]
Sensitivity
menu is saved.
Focus Mode
The focus mode setting is saved.
Zoom Position
The zoom position setting is saved.
MF Position
The focus position set by Manual Focus is saved.
DISPLAY
The LCD monitor display mode is saved.
The file number is saved. If a new SD Memory
File No.
Card/MultiMediaCard is inserted, the sequential file
number is assigned.
memo
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Description
Default
Setting
On
Off
Off
On
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
On
• Menu items not included in [Memory] will also be saved in the
settings selected on the menus for each function when the camera is
turned off.
• The zoom position setting in the digital zoom range will not be saved
even if [Zoom Position] is set to On in [Memory].
• The Auto Bracket setting is not saved.
• [Memory] can be set separately in User mode and other shooting
modes.
z
x
c
Press the Menu/Fn button in
Capture mode.
Press the four-way controller ()
to select [Memory].
b
MENU
Exit
OK
Ok
Memory
Use the four-way controller () to
select the item.
Use the four-way controller () to
switch [On] and [Off].
Flash
White Bal.
EV Compensation
Digital Zoom
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/2
MENU
Exit
On
Off
Off
On
Off
Off
OK
Ok
Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Registering Functions in User Mode
By setting the mode dial to
and setting the shooting functions,
the functions and shooting mode are registered in User mode.
Taking Pictures
n
3/3
Press the four-way controller ().
[Memory] menu will be displayed.
v
Rec. Mode
Memory
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
USER
Functions that can be set in User mode
Function
Recorded Pixels
Function
Default
Setting
Ref.
Default
Setting
Ref.
2288 × 1712
p.43
Instant Review*
2s (2 sec)
p.50
p.44
Interval Shoot*
—
p.80
p.45
Fast Fwd Movie
[Off]
p.79
3D Mode*
Parallel
p.64
Quality Level
White Balance
(Auto)
AWB
Focusing Area
Wide
AE Metering
p.47
Memory
—
p.86
p.48
Sharpness
Normal
p.50
Sensitivity
Auto
p.49
Saturation
Normal
p.51
Auto Bracket*
—
p.84
Contrast
Normal
p.51
Digital Zoom
[On]
p.75
USER
memo
—
• For the USER mode, you can choose from the following six modes:
program, manual exposure, aperture priority, shutter priority, picture
or digital filter mode.
• Settings made for functions marked with an asterisk (*) are reflected
in other modes as well as User mode.
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Playback/Erasing
Playing Back Images and Sound
x
z
c
Playing Back Still Pictures
See “Playing Back Still Pictures” (p.26).
Zoom Display
Playback/Erasing
You can display images magnified up to 8 times. A guide to operation
is displayed on the LCD monitor during magnification.
z
x
Enter the Playback mode and choose the image you
want to magnify with the four-way controller ().
Press /
button.
on the Zoom/
/
1.1X
The image will be magnified (1× to 8×).
The following operations can be performed while the magnified image
is displayed.
Four-way controller ()
Zoom / /
button ( )
Zoom / /
button (
)
Display button
88
: Moves the position to be magnified
: Makes the image larger
: Makes the image smaller
: Turns the guide marks on/off
c
Press the OK button.
Zoom playback will end.
memo
If you set [Quick Zoom] in the [
Set-up] menu to On, when the
Zoom/ /
button ( / ) is pressed in Step x, the image will be
magnified eight times.
Movie pictures cannot be magnified.
Caution
Adding a Voice Memo
You can add a voice memo to a recorded image.
z
If the image has no voice memo, the screen
for recording a voice memo is displayed on
the LCD monitor.
x
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Press the OK button.
Playback/Erasing
Enter the playback mode and
choose the image to which you
want to add a voice memo with the
four-way controller ().
Recording starts. You can record for up to 30 seconds.
c
Press the OK button.
Recording stops.
v
Press the four-way controller ().
Play back the recorded voice memo.
b
Press the four-way controller ().
Playback stops.
• A voice memo cannot be added to protected ( ) images.
is displayed on the LCD monitor next to images with a voice
memo.
memo •
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v
zxc
Playing Back Movie Pictures
You can play back Movie pictures. A guide to operation is dis-played
on the LCD monitor during playback. The sound is played back at the
same time.
z
Playback/Erasing
x
Enter the Playback mode and choose the movie picture
you want to play back with the four-way controller ( ).
Press the four-way controller ().
100-0019
Playback will start.
The following operations can be performed during
playback.
Four-way controller (): Reverse playback
Four-way controller (): Forward playback
Four-way controller (): Pause
Zoom/ /
button ( ): Increases the volume
Zoom/ /
button (
):
Reduces the volume
Display button:
Changes the Display mode
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The following operations can be performed while Pause is engaged.
Four-way controller ():
Four-way controller ():
Four-way controller ():
Display button:
c
Frame reverse
Frame forward
Releases the Pause function
Changes the Display mode
Press the four-way controller ().
Movie playback will end.
v
Press the Playback button.
The camera will return to Capture mode.
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v
zxc
Playing Back Sound
You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode.
z
Press the four-way controller ().
playback time
Playback will start.
100-0001
00 : 00: 0 0
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Playback/Erasing
x
Enter the Playback mode and choose the recording
you want to play back with the four-way controller
().
Recording time
The following operations can be performed during playback.
Four-way controller (): Rewinds and plays back the recorded
sound
Four-way controller (): Advances and plays back the recorded
sound
Zoom/ /
button ( ): Increases the volume
Zoom/ /
button (
):
Reduces the volume
c
Press the four-way controller ().
Sound playback will end.
v
Press the Playback button.
The camera will return to the Capture mode.
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Playing back Shooting Information (Playback Mode)
You can display shooting information on the LCD monitor. Use the
Display button to change the information displayed.
1 23
Display On
Playback information is displayed.
Folder No. File name
Protect icon
Four-way controller operation guide
Date & time
Battery indicator
100-0020
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6
➞
Histogram Display
1
2 3 4
100-0021
2288
AWB
1/125
F2.6
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100
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6
➞
Playback/Erasing
The brightness distribution of the image is
displayed.
The x-axis shows the brightness (darkest at
the left end and brightest at the right end)
and the y-axis shows the number of pixels.
Histogram Recorded pixels
Quality level White balance
AE metering Sensitivity
Aperture value Shutter speed
5 4
Display Off
No playback information is displayed.
➞
Display On
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5
x
z
c
Nine-image Display
You can display nine images at the same time.
z
Press
/ .
/
on the Zoom button
Nine images will be displayed with the selected
image in the center.
Choose an image with the four-way controller
(). When ten or more images have
been recorded, if you press the four-way
controller () while the bottom right image is
selected, the next nine images will be
displayed, and if you press the four-way
controller () while the top left image is
selected, the previous nine images will be
displayed. Similarly, if you press the four-way
controller () while an image on the top row
is selected, the previous nine images will be
displayed, and if you press the four-way
controller () while an image on the bottom
row is selected, the next nine images will be
displayed.
c
Selected image
Playback/Erasing
x
Enter the Playback mode and choose an image with
the four-way controller ().
Press the OK button.
The screen will return to single-image display of the selected image.
memo
Sound files are displayed in
.
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zcv
b
x
Slideshow
You can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard continuously.
z
Playback/Erasing
x
Enter the Playback mode and choose the image with
which to start the slideshow with the four-way
controller ().
Press the Menu/Fn button.
The [
c
v
Playback] menu will be displayed.
Select [Slideshow] with the four-way
controller ().
Playback
Resize
Trimming
Alarm
Slideshow
1/1
MENU
Exit
Off
3sec
OK
Ok
Use the four-way controller () to
change the playback interval.
Choose from the following: 3 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec, 20 sec, 30 sec.
b
Press the OK button.
Playback will start at the set interval.
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94
• If you press the four-way controller, or any buttons such as the
Menu/Fn button during continuous playback, the slideshow will stop.
• The slideshow will continue until you press any button.
• Movie pictures and pictures with a voice memo will be played
through to the end before the next picture is played back, regardless
of the set playback interval.
Erasing Images
x
zc
v
Erasing a Single Image or Sound
z
Press the
button.
100-0020
The Delete screen will be displayed.
c
v
Select [Delete] with the four-way
controller ().
Delete
Cancel
MENU
Exit
All images & sounds OK Ok
Press the OK button.
Playback/Erasing
x
Enter the Playback mode and choose the image or
sound you want to erase with the four-way controller
().
• You can also delete images from Instant Review (p.25).
symbol).
memo • You cannot erase protected images (with the
• If [Quick Delete] is set to On in the [
be omitted.
Set-up] menu, Step c can
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Erasing a Voice Memo
If an image has a voice memo, you can erase the voice memo without
erasing the image.
z
x
Enter the Playback mode and choose the image with
the voice memo that you want to erase with the fourway controller ().
Press the
button.
100-0020
The Sound Delete screen will be displayed.
c
v
Playback/Erasing
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memo
Sound Delete
Delete
Cancel
Select [Sound Delete] with the fourway controller ().
MENU
Exit
All images & sounds OK Ok
Press the OK button.
Select [Delete] in step c above to erase both the image and the voice
memo.
z
x
c
Erasing All Images
You can erase all the images/sound at once.
Caution
z
• Once erased, images/sound cannot be restored.
• Protected images/sound cannot be erased.
The Delete screen will be displayed.
x
c
Select [Delete All] with the four-way
controller ().
100-0020
Delete all images & sounds
on the memory card?
Delete All
Cancel
MENU
Exit
OK
Press the OK button.
memo If [Quick Delete] is set to On in the [
Ok
Playback/Erasing
Enter the Playback mode and press
the
button twice.
Set-up] menu, step x can be
omitted.
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x
zc
v
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)
You can protect images/sound from being accidentally erased.
z
x
Enter the Playback mode and choose the image/sound
you want to protect with the four-way controller ().
Press the
button.
100-0020
The Protect screen will be displayed.
Playback/Erasing
c
Press the four-way controller ().
Protect
Unprotect
The frame will move to [Protect].
v
memo
Press the OK button.
MENU
Exit
All images & sounds OK Ok
• Select [Unprotect] in step c to cancel the Protect setting.
• If the image is protected, the
symbol is displayed when the
image/sound is played back.
Protecting All Images/Sound
You can protect all the images/sound.
z
x
Enter the Playback mode.
Press the
button twice.
The protect all images & sounds screen will be displayed.
c
Press the four-way controller ().
The frame will move to [Protect].
v
Press the OK button.
memo Select [Unprotect] in step c to cancel the Protect setting on all of the
images.
Caution
98
Even protected images/sound will be erased by formatting the SD
Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.
Viewing Images on a TV
By using the AV cable, you can capture and play back images on a TV
or other equipment with a video IN jack. Make sure that both the TV
and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable.
c
Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable.
Connect the sound terminal (white) and image
terminal (yellow) of the AV cable to the sound
terminal (white) and image input terminal (yellow) of
the TV.
Playback/Erasing
z
x
Turn the TV and camera on.
Changing the Video Output Format
☞ p.130
The LCD monitor is always turned off when the camera is connected to
memo a TV. If you intend to use the camera for a long time, use of the AC
adapter (optional) is recommended. Refer to the operating manual for
the TV or equipment to which the camera is connected.
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Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)
You can print the images on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
using a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatible printer or at a
printing service.
x
zcv
b
Printing Single Image
Playback/Erasing
Set the following items for each image.
Copies
Set the number of prints up to a maximum of 99.
Date
Specify whether you want the date imprinted on the print or not.
z
x
Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way
controller () to choose the image for which you
want to make DPOF settings.
Press the DPOF button.
100-0020
The DPOF screen will be displayed.
Copies
Date
MENU
100
Exit
DISP
01
All Images
OK
Ok
c
Use the four-way controller () to
select the number of prints, then
press the four-way controller ().
100-0020
Copies
Date
The frame will move to [Date].
v
MENU
Use the four-way controller () to
select whether to insert the date or
not.
Exit
DISP
03
All Images
OK
Ok
: The date will be printed
: The date will not be printed
b
Press the OK button.
Prints can be made according to the settings.
memo
• You cannot set the printing service for movie pictures.
• Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo
processing lab., the date may not be imprinted on the pictures
even if the DPOF setting was made.
Playback/Erasing
Caution
• If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, the
previously set number of prints and On/Off date setting will be
displayed.
• To cancel DPOF settings, set the number of prints to 00 and press
the OK button.
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z
xcv
b
Printing All Images
z
Enter the Playback mode and press the DPOF button
twice.
The [All Images] screen will be displayed.
x
Use the four-way controller () to
select the number of prints.
100-0020
DPOF settings
for all images
Playback/Erasing
You can print up to 99 copies.
c
Press the four-way controller ().
The frame will move to [Date].
v
Copies
Date
MENU
01
Exit
Use the four-way controller () to select
(Off).
OK
(On) or
The date will be printed.
The date will not be printed.
b
Press the OK button.
Prints can be made according to the settings.
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102
Ok
• The setting for a single image will be cancelled.
• When you specify the number of prints in the DPOF setting, the
number applies to all the images. Before printing, check that the
number is correct.
• The setting is not possible for movie pictures.
Viewing Images with your PC
By using the provided USB cable (I-USB7) or card reader and imagebrowser software, you can transfer images recorded with the camera
to your PC and edit them or print them out. This section explains how
to view images on your PC using the provided USB driver and
software.
About the included software
The included CD-ROM (S-SW7) contains the following software:
• USB driver
• Image viewing software (ACDSee™)
• ACD Photostitcher
ACD photostitcher is only for the English and the Japanese version.
System environment
•
•
•
•
Windows 98/98 SE/2000/Me
Windows XP Home Edition/Professional
CPU: Pentium or later recommended
Memory:
64MB or more
Hard disk space: 15MB or more
Standard equipped USB port
Playback/Erasing
• OS:
To view movie pictures on your PC, you can download QuickTime
from following website.
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/
Caution
• Not compatible with Windows 95/NT.
• When you connect the camera to your PC, you are recommended
to use the AC adapter kit D-AC7.
If the battery power runs out while image data is being transferred,
the data may be lost.
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Installing the software
This section describes the procedures for installing the necessary
software.
Installing the USB driver ☞ p.104
Installing the image processing software (ACDSee™ and ACD
photostitcher) ☞ p.110
Installing the USB driver on Windows 98/98 SE only
If you are using Windows 2000, Windows Me or Windows XP,
you do not need to install the USB driver. When you connect the
camera to your computer with the USB cable, your computer will
automatically detect the camera as [Removable Disk].
Playback/Erasing
z
x
c
Turn your computer on.
Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW7) into the CD-ROM drive.
Make sure the camera is turned off and connect it to
your computer with the USB cable.
Make sure that there is an SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card in the
camera.
v
Turn your camera on.
Your computer will automatically detect the camera as new
hardware and the Wizard screen will appear.
104
b
n
m
Click [Next].
Select [Search for the best driver
for your device] and click [Next].
Select [Specify a location] in the
box on the left and click [Browse].
,
Click the CD-ROM drive icon and
click [OK].
Playback/Erasing
If another item has been selected, click the
box to deselect it.
The figure on the right is displayed when
the CD-ROM is set as the F drive.
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.
⁄0
Make sure that the specified drive
is displayed and click [Next].
Make sure that [PENSSTOR.INF]
is displayed and click [Next].
Installation of the driver starts.
⁄1
Click [Finish].
When installation is finished, installation of
the driver for the new hardware starts.
Playback/Erasing
⁄2
⁄3
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Click [Next].
Select [Search for the best driver
for your device] and click [Next].
⁄4
Select [Specify a location] and
click [Browse].
If another item has been selected, click the
box to deselect it.
⁄5
Click the CD-ROM drive icon and
click [OK].
The figure on the right is displayed when
the CD-ROM is set as the F drive.
⁄7
Make sure that the specified drive
is displayed and click [Next].
Playback/Erasing
⁄6
Make sure that [PENSPDR.INF] is
displayed and click [Next].
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⁄8
Click [Finish].
When installation is finished, the Wizard
window is exited.
⁄9
Double-click [My Computer] on
the desktop.
A removable disk will be added.
Playback/Erasing
108
Installing the image processing software
This section describes the procedures for installing ACDSee™ which
lets you view recorded images on your computer and ACD
photostitcher which lets you create panorama pictures.
Caution
• The ACD photostitcher is only for the English version and the
Japanese version.
• If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, login by the
authority of the administrator before installing the software. See
the operating manual for your computer for instructions on how to
login.
Installing the ACDSee™
When installing the ACDSee™, recorded images can be viewed and
edited on your computer.
Turn on your computer.
Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW7) into your CD-ROM drive.
The PENTAX Software Installer screen will appear.
If the PENTAX Software Installer screen is not displayed
Follow the procedure below to display the screen.
1) Double click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop.
2) Double click the [CD-ROM Drive (S-SW7)] icon.
3) Double click the [Setup.exe] icon.
c
Playback/Erasing
z
x
Click your applicable
language.
You can choose the language from
the following: English, French,
German, Spanish, Italian and
Japanese.
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v
Click the [ACDSee™].
The Setup screen will appear. Follow
the on-screen guidance and enter the
registration information. Reboot your
PC after installation finish.
Installing the ACD photostitcher
If you have installed ACDSee™ and ACD photostitcher in your
computer, you can join the images you have taken in Panorama assist
mode.
Make sure that the ACDSee™ has been installed.
Playback/Erasing
z
x
Turn on your computer.
Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW7) into your CD-ROM drive.
The PENTAX Software Installer screen will appear.
If the PENTAX Software Installer screen is not displayed
Follow the procedure below to display the screen.
1) Double click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop.
2) Double click the [CD-ROM Drive (S-SW7)] icon.
3) Double click the [Setup.exe] icon.
c
Click your applicable language.
You can choose the language from the following: English, French,
German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese.
v
Click the [ACD Photostitcher].
The Setup screen will appear. Follow
the on-screen guidance and enter the
registration information.
The screen will return to PENTAX
Software Installer. Click the [Exit] to
finish.
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Displaying and copying images using ACDSee™
z
x
Turn your computer on.
Make sure the camera is turned off and connect it to
your computer with the USB cable.
Make sure that there is an SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card in the
camera.
Turn your camera on.
ACDSee starts up automatically and the list of images is displayed.
Go to Step b.
v
Playback/Erasing
c
If ACDSee fails to start up
automatically, double-click
the [ACDSee] icon on the
desktop.
Your camera can be found in the [My
Computer] window as [Removable
Disk].
Camera images can be found in [My
Computer] → [Removable Disk (or the name on the volume label on
the SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card, if there is one)] → [DCIM]
→ [XXXPENTX]. (XXX is a 3-digit number.)
A list of the images will be displayed.
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b
Select the image you want to view from the list.
Double-click the selected image to enlarge it to full-screen display.
n
Copy the image to your computer.
Select an image from the list and copy it to the desired folder in
your computer. Refer to the operating manual for your computer for
copying instructions.
You can also copy images using Internet Explorer for Windows.
memo
If you are using Windows XP and there is a volume label on the SD
Memory Card/MultiMedia Card, the name on the volume label will be
displayed instead of [Removable Disk]. If the card is unformatted, the
manufacturer and type of card may be displayed.
Joining panorama images using ACD photostitcher
Playback/Erasing
The ACD photostitcher is only for the English and the Japanese version.
When you have installed ACDSee™ and ACD photostitcher, you can join
images recorded in Panorama Assist mode to make panorama pictures.
The folder names and image names displayed on the screen for
explanation purposes may vary depending on your operating system.
z
Start up ACDSee™.
See p.111 for instructions on how to start up ACDSee™.
x
Select the images you want to join from the list.
To select more than one image at a time, click on the images while
pressing the [Ctrl] key on the keyboard.
When you have selected the images, click the [ACD photostitcher]
button on the tool bar.
If no images have been selected, the [ACD photostitcher] button is
disabled.
Click the [ACD photostitcher]
button
Select the images
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c
Adjust the position of the images.
ACD photostitcher starts up and the selected images are displayed
in panorama format.
If you move the mouse pointer onto an image, the pointer changes
to a
symbol. Adjust the position of the images by pressing the
left mouse button and moving the images one by one to the desired
position.
When you have finished correcting the position, click the [STITCH]
button.
Click the
[STITCH] button
Adjust the position
while pressing the
left mouse button
Select the type of panorama picture you want to
create.
There are two types of panorama picture: [Big Plain] and
[Cylindrical]. As the former type is used in this explanation,
click the [Big Plain] button.
A dialog box will appear. Click [OK].
Playback/Erasing
v
Click [Big Plain]
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b
Trim the picture.
If you move the mouse pointer onto the dotted line around the
picture, the pointer changes to a symbol. Trim the picture by
pressing the left mouse button and moving the dotted line.
When you have finished trimming, click the [TRIMMING] button.
Click the [TRIMMING] button.
Trim the picture.
n
Save the picture.
Playback/Erasing
When you are satisfied with the trimmed picture, click the [SAVE]
button to save the picture.
To cancel trimming, click the [CANCEL] button.
After saving the picture, if you have finished creating panorama
pictures, exit [ACD photostitcher] and [ACDSee].
Click the [SAVE]
button.
[CANCEL] button
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Disconnecting the camera from your computer
Disconnecting your camera from your PC (Windows 2000/Me)
z
Double-click the
(Hot Plug) icon
on the status bar at the bottom
right of the desktop.
The [Unplug or Eject Hardware] screen will
appear.
x
Make sure that [PENTAX USB DISK
Device] is selected and click [Stop].
The [Stop a Hardware device] screen will
appear.
PENTAX USB DISK Device at PENTAX OPTIO 450
Make sure that [PENTAX USB DISK
Device] is selected and click [OK].
A message will appear.
v
b
Playback/Erasing
c
Click [OK].
Unplug the USB cable from your
computer and camera.
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Disconnecting your camera from your PC (Windows XP)
z
x
Double-click [Safely Remove
Hardware] on the task bar.
Click [PENTAX USB DISK Device]
and click [Stop].
PENTAX USB DISK Device at PENTAX OPTIO 450
c
Playback/Erasing
v
Click [PENTAX USB DISK Device]
and click [OK].
A message permitting removal of
the hardware will appear. Turn the
camera off and unplug the USB
cable from your computer and
camera.
Disconnecting your camera from your PC (Windows 98/98 SE)
Windows 98 and 98 SE have no Hot Plug icon. To disconnect the
camera, turn the camera off and unplug the USB cable.
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Viewing Images with your Macintosh
By using the provided USB cable (I-USB7) or card reader and imagebrowser software, you can transfer images recorded with the camera
to your Macintosh and edit them or print them out.
This section explains how to view images on your Macintosh using the
provided USB driver and software.
About the included software
The included CD-ROM (S-SW7) contains the following software:
• Image-browser software (ACDSee™)
System environment
• OS:
Caution
• When you connect the camera to your Macintosh, you are
recommended to use the AC adapter. If the battery power runs out
while image data is being transferred, the data may be lost.
Playback/Erasing
•
•
•
•
Mac OS 8.6 or later
(QuickTime 4.0 or later required)
CPU:
Power PC 266MHz or higher
Memory: 8MB or more
Hard disk space: 6MB or more
Standard equipped USB port
Installing the software
Installing the USB Driver and the ACDSee™ on your Macintosh
The procedures for installing the necessary software are explained.
Many current and recent Macintosh computers will automatically
recognize the camera and load their own USB mass storage drivers.
When you attach the camera to your Mac, the camera should
automatically appear on your desktop as an “untitled” disk drive, which
you can double click to access.
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Installing the image processing software
z
x
c
v
b
Turn your Macintosh on.
Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW7) into the CD-ROM drive.
Double-click the CD-ROM (S-SW7) icon.
Double-click the [Master Installer] icon.
Double-click the [Master Installer] alias icon.
The PENTAX Software Installer screen will appear.
n
Click the applicable language.
The screen for selecting the software you
want to install will be displayed.
Playback/Erasing
Install ACDSee™
When you have installed ACDSee™, you can edit recorded images on
your Macintosh.
m
Click [ACDSee™].
The Setup screen will appear.
Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the registration
information and install the software.
When installation is finished, reboot your Macintosh.
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Displaying and copying images using ACDSee™
z
x
Turn your Macintosh on
Make sure the camera is turned off and connect it to
your Macintosh with the USB cable.
Make sure that there is an SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card in the
camera.
Turn your camera on.
Your camera can be found on the desktop as
[untitled]. You can change the folder name.
v
b
n
Playback/Erasing
c
Click the [ACDSee™] folder on the hard drive.
Double-click the [ACDSee™] program icon.
Open the camera folder.
Camera images can be found in [untitled (or the name on the
volume label on the SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card, if there is
one)] → [DCIM] → [XXXPENTX]. (XXX is a 3-digit number.)
m
Select the image you want to view from the list.
Double-click the selected image to enlarge it to full-screen display.
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,
Copy the image to your Macintosh.
Refer to the operating manual for your Macintosh for instructions on
copying or moving files.
Before editing an image, copy it to your Macintosh first.
If there is a volume label on the SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card, the
memo name on the volume label will be displayed instead of [untitled]. If the
card is unformatted, the manufacturer and type of card may be
displayed.
Disconnecting the camera from your Macintosh
z
x
Playback/Erasing
120
Drag the [untitled (or the name on the volume label
on the SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card, if there is
one] folder on the desktop to Trash.
Unplug the USB cable from your Macintosh and
camera.
Editing/Settings
Editing Images
Four-way controller
OK button
Menu/Fn button
Changing the Image Size
By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make
the file smaller than the original. After changing the size, the image
can be saved as a new image or written over the original image.
Press the Menu/Fn button.
Press the four-way controller ().
The [
c
v
Playback] menu will be displayed.
Press the four-way controller () to select [Resize].
Press the four-way controller ().
Editing/Settings
z
x
100-0020
The Resize screen will be displayed.
MENU
b
Exit
OK
Ok
Use the four-way controller ( ) to choose the
image you want to resize.
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n
100-0020
Press the OK button.
Select resolution
and quality
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
MENU
m
,
640×480
Exit
OK
Press the four-way controller () to select
[Recorded pixels].
Press the four-way controller ().
The frame will move to [Quality Level].
.
⁄0
⁄1
⁄2
Press the four-way controller () to select [Quality
Level].
Press the OK button.
Press the four-way controller () to select
[Overwrite] or [Save as].
Press the OK button.
The image will be resized.
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• Movie pictures cannot be resized.
memo • You cannot select a larger size than that of the original image.
• You cannot select a higher quality level than that of the original
image.
Ok
Trimming Images
You can trim part of a picture and save it as a separate image.
z
x
Press the Menu/Fn button.
Press the four-way controller ().
The [
c
v
Playback] menu will be displayed.
Press the four-way controller () to select [Trimming].
Press the four-way controller ().
The image that can be trimmed.
b
n
Choose the image you want to trim with the four-way
controller ().
100-0020
Press the OK button.
The trimming screen will be displayed.
m
Trim the image.
Operations available on the Trimming screen.
MENU
Size
Exit
DISP
OK
Rotate
OK
: Changes the size of the image
: Switches between horizontal and
vertical
Four-way controller () : Moves the trimming position up,
down, right and left
Menu/Fn button
: Returns to the screen for selecting an
image to be trimmed
,
.
⁄0
Editing/Settings
Zoom/
/
button
Display button
Press the OK button.
Select the Quality level after
trimming with the four-way
controller ().
Press the OK button.
The trimmed image will be saved as a
separate image.
100-0020
Select image quality
Quality Level
MENU
Exit
OK
Ok
• Movie pictures cannot be trimmed.
memo • You cannot select a higher quality than that of the original image.
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Camera Settings
How to recall [
Set-up] menu
Rec. Mode
Four-way controller
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
OK button
MENU
2288 1712
Exit
AWB
Wide
Auto
OK
Ok
Menu/Fn button
Formatting a SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard.
Caution
Editing/Settings
z
x
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard while the
card is being formatted. The card may be damaged and become
unusable.
• SD Memory Cards/MultiMedia Cards formatted on a PC or device
other than the camera cannot be used. Be sure to format the card
with the camera.
• Formatting will delete protected data too.
Select [Format] on the [
Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller ().
The Format screen will be displayed.
c
v
Select [Format] with the four-way controller ().
Press the OK button.
Formatting will start. When formatting is completed, the camera is
ready to capture or play back images.
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Set-up
Twice
Format
Sound
Date Style
Date Adjust
World Time
Language/
1/3
MENU
Exit
mm.dd.yy
1/ 1/2003
Off
English
OK
Ok
Changing the Sound Settings
You can change the volume of the start-up sound, shutter sound and
operation sounds. You can also change the type of each sound.
Changing the volume
Select [Sound] on the [
Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller ().
The Sound screen will be displayed.
Sound
Volume
Start-up Sound
Shutter Sound
Operation Sound
MENU
c
v
Exit
1
1
1
OK
Ok
Editing/Settings
z
x
Use the four-way controller () to change the
volume.
Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images.
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How to recall [
Set-up] menu
Rec. Mode
Four-way controller
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
OK button
MENU
Exit
2288 1712
AWB
Wide
Auto
OK
Ok
Menu/Fn button
Changing the type of start-up, shutter or operation sound
z
x
Select [Sound] on the [
Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller ().
The Volume screen will be displayed.
c
Editing/Settings
126
v
b
Press the four-way controller () to select [Startup
Sound] and choose [1], [2], [3] or [off] with the fourway controller ().
Change the [Shutter sound] and [Operation Sound] in
the same way.
Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images.
Set-up
Twice
Format
Sound
Date Style
Date Adjust
World Time
Language/
1/3
MENU
mm.dd.yy
1/ 1/2003
Off
English
Exit
OK
Ok
Setting the Date Style
You can set the style in which the date is displayed on the camera.
Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].
z
x
Set-up] menu.
Use the four-way controller () to change the date
style.
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images with the
selected date style.
memo
The style in which the time is displayed is set by [Date Adjust].
Editing/Settings
c
Select [Date Style] on the [
127
How to recall the [
Set-up] menu
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Four-way controller
1/3
OK button
MENU
2288 1712
AWB
Wide
Auto
Exit
OK
Ok
Menu/Fn button
Changing the Date/Time
You can change the initial date and time settings.
z
x
Select [Date Adjust] on the [
Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller ().
The date screen will be displayed.
Editing/Settings
memo
See “Setting the Date and Time” (p.22) for the setting procedure.
Setting the World Time
The city and time selected in “Initial Settings” (p.20) serve as the
Home Time setting.
You can display the time in a city other than the Home Time city
(World Time) when shooting or playing back.
z
x
Select [World Time] on the [
Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller ().
World Time
The World Time screen will be dis-played.
NYC
TYO
MENU
128
Exit
04:18
17:18
OK
Ok
Set-up
Twice
Format
Sound
Date Style
Date Adjust
World Time
Language/
1/3
c
Exit
Switch
(On) and
controller ( ).
On :
Off :
v
MENU
mm.dd.yy
1/ 1/2003
Off
English
OK
Ok
(Off) with the four-way
The time in the country selected in World Time will be
displayed.
The time in the country selected in Home Time will be
displayed.
Press the four-way controller ().
b
n
m
Use the four-way controller () to select the World
Time city and press the four-way controller ().
Select [DST] On (
controller ().
) or Off with the four-way
Press the four-way controller ().
Tokyo (TYO) is selected as the Home Time city [
,
.
Editing/Settings
If New York is selected as the world time city, then the cross-shaped
line is located in New York on the world map, and then
indicates the current time in New York (NYC).
] at first.
Repeat steps b and n to change the Home Time city
and DST setting.
Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images with the time in
the selected city.
memo
See p.140 for the list of cities and code names.
129
How to recall the [
Set-up] menu
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Four-way controller
OK button
1/3
MENU
2288 1712
AWB
Wide
Auto
Exit
OK
Ok
Menu/Fn button
Changing the Start-up Screen
You can display an image recorded with the camera as the welcome
screen when the camera is turned on.
z
x
Select [Start-up Screen] on the [
Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller ().
Change Start-up Screen
The Start-up screen will be displayed.
Start-up Screen
Editing/Settings
MENU
c
Exit
Use the four-way controller () to select
(Off).
DPOF
Image OK Ok
(On) or
The start-up screen is displayed.
The start-up screen is not displayed.
v
b
n
Press the DPOF button.
Use the four-way controller () to choose the image
you want to display as the start-up screen.
Press the OK button three times.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
Once the start-up screen has been set, it will not be erased even if the
memo original image is deleted or the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard is
formatted. To delete the start-up screen, reset the setting. (☞ p.137)
130
Set-up
Twice
Format
Sound
Date Style
Date Adjust
World Time
Language/
1/3
MENU
mm.dd.yy
1/ 1/2003
Off
English
Exit
OK
Ok
Changing the Display Language
You can change the language in which the menus, error messages,
etc. are displayed.
z
x
Select [Language] on the [
Set-up] menu.
Use the four-way controller () to select the language.
The menus will be displayed in selected language.
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
Changing the Video Output Format
You can select the output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking or playing
back images on a TV monitor.
z
x
c
Select [Video Out] on the [
Editing/Settings
c
Set-up] menu.
Use the four-way controller () to change the video
output format.
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
131
How to recall the [
Set-up] menu
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Four-way controller
1/3
OK button
MENU
2288 1712
AWB
Wide
Auto
Exit
OK
Ok
Menu/Fn button
LCD Power Saving (Sleep Timeout)
You can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no
operation is performed for a fixed time.
z
x
Editing/Settings
c
Select [Sleep Timeout] on the [
Set-up] menu.
Use the four-way controller () to select [30 sec], [1
min], [2 min] or [Off].
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
memo
• This function will not work in Playback mode and using the USB
cable and when the camera is operated by optional AC adapter.
Setting Auto Power Off
You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is
performed for a fixed time.
z
x
c
Select [Auto Power Off] on the [
Set-up] menu.
Use the four-way controller () to select [3 min],
[5 min] or [Off].
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images.
132
Set-up
Twice
Format
Sound
Date Style
Date Adjust
World Time
Language/
1/3
MENU
mm.dd.yy
1/ 1/2003
Off
English
Exit
OK
Ok
• The menu screen turns off 1 minute after the last operation.
memo • The Auto Power Off function will not work when the USB cable is
connected.
Setting the Quick Delete Function
When the Quick Delete function is set to On, the Delete screen will be
displayed when [Delete] or [Delete All] is selected.
c
Select [Quick Delete] on the [
Set-up] menu.
Use the four-way controller () to select [On] or
[Off].
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images.
Editing/Settings
z
x
Setting the Quick Zoom Function
When the Quick Zoom function is set to On, images can be displayed
at maximum magnification simply by pressing the Zoom button once
during zoom playback.
z
x
c
Select [Quick Zoom] on the [
Set-up] menu.
Use the four-way controller () to select [On] or
[Off].
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images.
133
How to recall the [
Set-up] menu
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Four-way controller
1/3
OK button
MENU
Exit
2288 1712
AWB
Wide
Auto
OK
Ok
Menu/Fn button
Registering Functions
You can register the functions you use most frequently on the four-way
controller. The functions can then be set directly by pressing the fourway controller, without displaying the [Rec.Mode] menu.
Registering a function
Editing/Settings
z
x
Select [Fn Setting] on the [
Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller ().
The Fn Setting screen will be displayed.
c
v
Use the four-way controller () to choose the key
where you want to register a function.
Use the four-way controller () to choose the
function you want to register.
If you do not want to register a function, select Off.
b
Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images.
memo
134
• Only one function can be registered on each key of the four-way
controller.
• You can choose from the following 11 functions: Recorded Pixels,
Quality Level, White Balance, Focusing Area, AE Metering,
Sensitivity, Digital Zoom, Instant Review, Sharpness, Saturation and
Contrast.
Set-up
Twice
Format
Sound
Date Style
Date Adjust
World Time
Language/
1/3
MENU
Exit
mm.dd.yy
1/ 1/2003
Off
English
OK
Ok
Retrieving a function
z
c
White Balance
AWB
Press the four-way controller
() while pressing the
Menu/Fn button to change the
setting.
Editing/Settings
x
Enter the Capture mode and press
the Menu/Fn button and the four-way
controller key () on which a
function is registered at the same
time.
Release the Menu/Fn button.
The setting is saved and the camera is ready to take the picture.
Checking the status
z
Press the Menu/Fn button and the
Display button at the same time.
The function settings will be displayed.
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
2288 1712
AWB
Wide
135
How to recall the [
Set-up] menu
Rec. Mode
Four-way controller
OK button
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
MENU
2288 1712
Exit
AWB
Wide
Auto
OK
Ok
Menu/Fn button
Adjusting the Focus Limit
You can choose whether or not to limit the movement of the lens when
shooting normally and in macro mode.
z
x
Editing/Settings
136
c
Select [Focus Limiter] on the [
Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller () to select [On] or
[Off].
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images.
Set-up
Twice
Format
Sound
Date Style
Date Adjust
World Time
Language/
1/3
MENU
mm.dd.yy
1/ 1/2003
Off
English
Exit
OK
Ok
Resetting to Default Settings (Reset)
You can reset all the settings other than the date and time, language,
Video output format, world time and date style.
z
x
Select [Reset] on the [
Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller button ().
c
v
Use the four-way controller () to select [Reset].
Press the Playback/OK button.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images.
Editing/Settings
The Reset screen will be displayed.
137
Setting the Alarm
You can set the alarm to ring at a specified time and display a
selected image.
DPOF button
Four-way controller
OK button
Menu/Fn button
Checking the Alarm
z
x
Press the Menu/Fn button.
Press the four-way controller ().
The [
Editing/Settings
c
v
Playback] menu will be displayed.
Press the four-way controller () to select [Alarm].
Press the four-way controller ().
Alarm
The list of alarms will be displayed.
Active alarms are indicated by
.
b
MENU
1
Once
2
Everyday
3
Off
5:30AM
7:30AM
12:00PM
Exit
OK
Ok
Press the OK button twice.
If any alarms are enabled, the camera will be turned off and the
alarms will be set.
Setting the Alarm
z
x
Press the Menu/Fn button.
Press the four-way controller ().
The [
c
138
Playback] menu will be displayed.
Press the four-way controller () to select [Alarm].
v
Press the four-way controller ().
Alarm
The list of alarms will be displayed.
MENU
b
n
Everyday
3
Off
5:30AM
7:30AM
12:00PM
Exit
OK
Ok
Press the four-way controller ().
1
Alarm
5:30AM
Once
MENU
Exit
DPOF
Image
OK
Ok
Press the DPOF button.
Press the four-way controller () to select the
image to be displayed when the alarm rings.
Press the OK button.
Press the OK button 3 times.
The camera will turn off.
Turning the Alarm Off
Editing/Settings
.
⁄0
Once
2
Press the four-way controller ()
to select alarm 1-3.
The screen for setting the alarm mode and
time will be displayed.
Four-way controller ()
Selects the item.
Four-way controller ()
Changes the setting.
m
,
1
When the camera is turned off and the set time is reached, the alarm
will ring for one minute .
The camera will turn off automatically when the alarm has finished
ringing.
• To stop the alarm ringing, press any button.
memo • If the Snooze function is set to On, the alarm will ring 5 times at 5minute intervals. To cancel the Snooze function, press the Menu/Fn
button and OK button at the same time.
Caution
The alarm will not ring when the camera is turned on.
139
Appendix
List of City Names
Refer to following list of city and code names for setting the world time.
Appendix
140
Code
PPG
HNL
ANC
YVR
SFO
LAX
YYC
DEN
MEX
CHI
MIA
YTO
NYC
SCL
CCS
YHZ
BUE
SAO
RIO
MAD
LON
PAR
MIL
ROM
BER
JNB
IST
CAI
JRS
MOW
JED
City names
Pagopago
Honolulu
Anchorage
Vancouver
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Calgary
Denver
Mexico City
Chicago
Miami
Toronto
New York
San Diego
Caracas
Halifax
Buenos Aires
Sao Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
Madrid
London
Paris
Milan
Rome
Berlin
Johannesburg
Istanbul
Cairo
Jerusalem
Moscow
Jeddah
Code
THR
DXB
KHI
KBL
MLE
DEL
CMB
KTM
DAC
RGN
BKK
KUL
VTE
SIN
PNH
SGN
JKT
HKG
PER
BJS
SHA
MNL
TPE
SEL
ADL
TYO
GUM
SYD
NOU
WLG
AKL
City names
Tehran
Dubai
Karachi
Kabul
Male
Delhi
Colombo
Kathmandu
Dacca
Rangoon
Bangkok
Kuala Lumpur
Vientiane
Singapore
Phnom Penh
Ho chi Minh
Jakarta
Hong Kong
Perth
Beijing
Shanghai
Manila
Taipei
Seoul
Adelaide
Tokyo
Guam
Sydney
Noumea
Wellington
Auckland
List of Menu Default Settings
[
Rec.Mode] Menu
Item
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto Bracket
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Interval Shooting
Fast Fwd Movie
3D Mode
Memory
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
USER
[
Default Setting
2288 × 1712 ( : 320 × 240)
AWB (Auto)
Wide
Auto
—
On
2 sec
—
Off
Parallel
—
Normal
Normal
Normal
Playback] Menu
Item
Default Setting
—
—
[Off]
3 sec (3 sec. intervals)
Appendix
Resize
Trimming
Alarm
Slideshow
141
[
Set-up] Menu
Item
Format
Sound
Date Style
Date Adjust
World Time
Language/
Start-up Screen
Video Out
Sleep Timeout
Auto Power Off
Quick Delete
Quick Zoom
Fn Setting
Focus Limit
Reset
Appendix
142
Default Setting
—
—
mm/dd/yy/
2003/01/01
Off
English
On
NTSC
1 min
3 min.
Off
Off
—
On
—
Adjustable [Rec.Mode] Menu Items by Shooting Mode
: Changes are reflected in all camera operations
: Only default setting is reflected in camera operations; changes are
invalid
Item
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto Bracket
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Interval Shoot
Fast Fwd Movie
3D Mode
Memory
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
USER
320×240
• Settings for items marked with an [] can be changed on the menu
screen, but the change will not be reflected in camera operations.
• In
mode, only the settings marked with an [] can be changed
in the register
Appendix
memo
143
Messages
Messages such as the following may be displayed on the LCD monitor
during camera operation.
Appendix
144
Memory card full
The SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard memory is full
and no more images and sound can be saved. Insert
a new SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard or delete
unwanted images. (p.16, p.95)
Change the quality/size and try again. (p.43, p.44)
No image & sound
There are no images and sound on the SD Memory
Card/MultiMediaCard to playback.
Camera can not display
this image.
You are trying to play back an image in a format not
supported by this camera. You may be able to display
it on another brand of camera or PC.
No card in camera.
There is no SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard in the
camera. (p.16)
Battery depleted.
The battery is exhausted. Charge the Li-Ion battery
using its dedicated battery charger or replace with a
charged battery. (p.12, p.13)
Memory card error.
Shooting and playback are impossible due to a
problem with SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard. Try
displaying on a PC.
This card is not formatted.
The SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard you have
inserted is unformatted or has been formatted on a PC
or other device and is not compatible with the camera.
Image recording.
The image/voice recording is being recorded on the SD
Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.
Data being recorded.
The movie picture is being recorded on the SD
Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.
Changing setting
The protect setting or DPOF setting is being
changed.
Formatting
The SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard is being
formatted.
Deleting
The image is being deleted.
Image folder could not
be created.
The largest file number is assigned to an image and
no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD
Memory Card/MultiMediaCard or format the SD
Memory Card/MultiMediaCard. (p.124)
This card is not
formatted.
The SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card you have inserted
is unformatted, or has been formatted on a PC or other
device and is not compatible with this camera. (p.124)
Compression error
Compression of the image you captured has failed.
Change the recorded pixels or quality levels, and take
a picture again.
Image protected
The image you are trying to delete is a protected
image. (p.98)
Alarm set
The alarm has been enabled.
Appendix
145
Troubleshooting
Problem
Power will not
come on
No image on
the LCD
monitor
Shutter will not
be released
Appendix
Zoom does not
work
146
Cause
Remedy
Battery is not installed
Check battery is installed.
If not, install battery.
Battery is installed
incorrectly
Check orientation of battery.
Reinsert battery with the label
towards front of camera. (p.13)
Battery power is low
Insert a charged battery or use
the AC adapter.
LCD monitor is set to
OFF
Press Display button to turn LCD
monitor on. (p.38)
Connected to PC by
USB cable.
When connecting to PC, LCD
monitor is always On.
Camera is connected
to TV
LCD monitor remains off while
camera is connected to TV.
Image is displayed but
is hard to see
Image on LCD monitor may be
hard to see when taking pictures
outside in sunlight.
Flash is charging
When flash lamp blinks red, flash
is charging and no pictures can
be taken. Lamp lights red when
charging is completed.
No available space on
SD Memory
Card/MultiMediaCard
Insert SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard with available
space or delete unwanted
images. (p.16, 95)
Recording
Wait until recording is finished.
Super Macro mode
has been set.
The zoom is disabled in this
modes.
Problem
Subject is not
in focus
Cause
Subject difficult to
focus on
Subjects difficult to focus on using
autofocus: objects with little
contrast (blue sky, white walls,
etc.), dark objects, finely
patterned objects, fast-moving
objects, scenery through window
or net, etc. Lock focus on another
object located at same distance
(press shutter release button
halfway), then aim at target and
press shutter release button fully.
Subject is not in
focusing area
Position subject in AF frame
(focusing area) in middle of LCD
monitor. If the subject is outside the
focusing area, aim the camera at
the subject and lock focus (press
shutter release button halfway),
then compose picture and press
the shutter release button fully.
Subject is too close
Set focus mode on
Focus mode is set on
Picture is dark
. (p.40)
Normal pictures will be out of focus
if taken with focus mode set on .
Subject is too far away
in a dark environment,
such as a night scene.
Picture becomes dark if subject is
too far away. Take picture within
range of flash.
Background is dark
When taking a picture of a person
against dark background, such as
night scene, the person may
appear dark if the flash does not
reach background even with
correct exposure. Set to
mode
to ensure both person
and background are clear. (p.58)
Flash mode is set to
Off
Set to Auto or
The Capture mode is
set to
, super
macro, continuous
shooting or infinitylandscape mode, or
the Picture mode is
set to Fireworks mode.
Flash will not fire in these modes.
Appendix
Flash does not
fire
Remedy
. (p.42)
147
Main Specifications
Type
Effective Pixels
Sensor
Recorded Pixels
Fully automatic compact-type digital still camera with built-in
zoom lens
4.0 megapixels
4.13 megapixels (total pixels) 1/1.8 inch interline transfer CCD with a
primary color filter
Still
Movie
2288 × 1712 pixels, 1600 × 1200 pixels,
1024 × 768 pixels, 640 × 480 pixels
320 × 240 pixels
Sensitivity
Auto, manual (equivalent to ISO 100, 200, 400)
File Format
Still JPEG (Exif2.2), DCF, DPOF, PRINT Image Matching II
Movie Mov (Quick Time Motion), 15fps
Quality Level
“Good”, “Better”, “Best”
Storage Medium
SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard
Image Storage Capacity
Quality levels
Best
Good
Movie images
Better
Voice
()
()
()
(320 × 240)
recording
Recorded pixels
Approx. 5 Approx. 10 Approx. 15
2288 × 1712
Approx. 11 Approx. 20 Approx. 27
1600 × 1200
Approx. 40 Approx. 30
1024 × 768
Approx. 25 Approx. 45 Approx. 56
640 × 480
Approx. 53 Approx. 82 Approx. 100
Exposure capacity when using a 16MB SD Memory Card
Appendix
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light (W),
Fluorescent Light (N), Fluorescent Light (D), Manual
Lens
Focal Length
Aperture
Lens Composition
Zoom type
Picture Range
Lens Barrier
Digital Zoom
Capture mode
Viewfinder
Type
Magnification
LCD Monitor
148
7.8 mm – 39 mm (Equivalent to 37.5 mm –
187.5 mm in 35 mm format)
f/2.8 – f/4.6
9 elements in 7 groups (two aspherical elements)
Electrically driven
33.7 mm × 24.7 mm (screen is filled) (using super
macro mode or manual focus at max, WIDE position)
Electrically driven
Max. 4× (Combines with 5× optical zoom to
give zoom magnification equivalent to 20×)
Real-image zoom viewfinder
(Diopter adjustment in the range of –3 to +1m–1)
Wide 0.37×, Tele 1.66×
1.5 inch low-sound polysilicon TFT color LCD with 113 Kilopixels
monitor (with backlight)
Playback Function Single-frame, 9-frame index, enlargement (max. 8×), scroll, slideshow,
movie playback, voice playback, histogram display, trimming, resize
Focusing System
Type
Manual Focus
0.15 m (0.50 ft) to infinity (full zoom range), 0.02 m (0.8 in.) to infinity (Wide only)
TTL contrast detection system by sensor with
external passive sensor
Focusing Range Normal: 0.6 m (1.97 ft) to infinity (full zoom range)
(From lens front)
Macro: 0.15 m (0.50 ft) – 0.65 m (2.13 ft) (full zoom range)
Super macro: 0.02 m (0.8 in.) – 0.65 m (2.13 ft) (Wide only)
Landscape:
Infinity (full zoom range)
Focus Lock
By half-pressing shutter release button
Exposure Mechanism AE Metering
Exposure Compensation
Movie
Auto Bracket
Exposure Modes
Shutter
Type
Speed
Flash
Type
Flash Modes
Working Range
(ISO/AUTO)
TTL metering by sensor (Multi-segment,
Center-weighted, Spot)
±2 EV (Set in 1/3 EV steps)
Recording time approx. 1 sec – max. 10 min.
Possible
Program, Av, Tv, M, PICT, Movie, Panorama
Assist, 3D, Digital Filter, USER, Voice Recording
Electronic/mechanical shutter
Approx. 1/4000 sec. – 4 sec.
Auto flash with red-eye reduction function
Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Red-eye
reduction, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction
Wide: Approx. 0.4 m – 5.2 m (1.31 ft – 17.1 ft)
Tele: Approx. 0.15 m – 3.2 m (0.50 ft – 10.5 ft)
Drive Modes
Single-frame, Self-timer, Remote Control after 3 Seconds, Remote
Control, Continuous, Interval, Multiple Exposure
Self-timer
Electronic control type, delay time: approx. 10 sec.
Time function
World Time setting for 62 cities (28 time zones)
Power Supply
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI7, AC adapter (optional)
Battery life w/fully
charged
Approx. 400 with 50% of shooting uses flash, LCD monitor ON in
accordance with Pentax measuring conditions.
In/Out Port
USB/AV terminal (PC communication type USB1.1), external power
supply terminal
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Remote Control Unit Pentax Remote Control Unit F (optional)
Exposure 3 seconds after receipt of signal or instant exposure
Video Output Format NTSC, PAL
Size
100 (W) × 59 (H) × 39.5 (D) mm (excluding operating members)
Weight
205 g (excluding battery and SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard)
Weight when shooting 250 g (including battery and SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard)
Accessories
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, battery charger, USB cable, AV
cable, 3D image viewer, software (CD-ROM), strap, operating manual
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Optional Accessories
A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera.
Lithium-ion battery (D-LI7)
Battery charger (D-BC7)
AC adapter (D-AC7)
AC Plug Cord
D-CO2A Australia
D-CO2B United Kingdom
D-CO2E Europe
D-CO2H Hong Kong
D-CO2J Japan
D-CO2K Korea
D-CO2U North America, Canada
USB Cable (I-USB7)
AV Cable (I-AVC7)
Camera Case (O-CC7)
Strap (O-ST5)
Remote Control Unit F
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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 nonauthorized Pentax service facilities.
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Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period
Any Pentax which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period should be
returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer. If
there is no representatives of the manufacturer in your country, send the equipment to the
manufacturer, with postage prepaid. In this case, it will take a considerable length of time
before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs
procedures required. If the equipment is covered by warranty, repairs will be made and
parts replaced free of charge, and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion
of servicing. If the equipment is not covered by warranty, regular charges of the
manufacturer or of its representatives will apply. Shipping charges are to be borne by the
owner. If your Pentax was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it
serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be charged
by the manufacturer's representatives in that country. Notwithstanding this, your Pentax
returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure
and warranty policy. In any case, however, shipping charges and customs clearance fees
to be borne by the sender. To prove the date of your purchase when required, please keep
the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before
sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the
manufacturer's authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are
sending it directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service charge,
and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed
with the servicing.
• This warranty policy does not affect the customer's statutory rights.
• The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in some countries
can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you review the
warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the
PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the
warranty policy.
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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 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 meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations.
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Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Cet apareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur
le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community.
The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European
Community.
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Declaration of Conformity
According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for
Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals
We:
PENTAX U.S.A., Inc.
Located at: 35 Inverness Drive East
Englewood, Colorado 80112 USA
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.
Model Number: Optio 450
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Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera
Contact person: Customer Service Manager
Date and Place: March, 2003, Colorado
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