Setting the Shooting Functions. Pentax Optio Optio M40, M40, Optio M-40

Setting the Shooting Functions

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Selecting the Focus Mode

Focus Mode

= Standard q Macro r Super Macro s Infinity

3 Pan Focus

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is 40 cm

(15.7 in.) or more (60 cm or 23.6 in. for Tele). The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 10 cm to 1 m (3.9 in. to 39.4 in.). The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 5 cm to 40 cm (1.9 in. to 15.7 in.). The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Only digital zoom is available for zoom.

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

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

\ Manual Focus This mode lets you adjust the focus manually.

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

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

2

Press the 4 button.

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

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• In s mode, you can only select = , q , r and 3 .

• r cannot be selected in z and e modes.

• If you select = / q / r / \ in d mode, you can only focus before shooting.

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Manual Focus

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

1

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

2

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

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

3

Press the four-way controller ( 23 ).

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

2 : for distant focus

3 : for closer focus

4

Press the 4 button.

\ indicator

OK

OK

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

The focus position is fixed five seconds after you remove your finger from the four-way controller.

After the focus is fixed, you can press the four-way controller ( 5 ) again to display the \ indicator and readjust the focus using the four-way controller ( 23 ).

Shooting mode and drive mode cannot be changed while adjusting \ .

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

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Selecting the Flash Mode

Flash Modes

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

The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.

The flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Use this mode to take pictures where flash photography is prohibited.

The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.

This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes. The flash discharges automatically.

This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes. The flash will discharge regardless of the light conditions.

This mode reduces the intensity of the flash so that the flash is not too bright even when discharged at close range. The flash will discharge regardless of the light conditions.

• The flash will not discharge a (Flash Off) in d mode or when the drive mode is set to 1 , or the focus mode is set to s .

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

• In s mode, you can only select , or a .

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

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

2

Press the 4 button.

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

OK

[About the red-eye phenomenon]

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

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

F o c u s i n g A r e a

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AUTO

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Selecting the Recorded Pixels

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

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

setting (p.85).

Recorded Pixels

Recorded Pixels a 3264×2448

(default setting) f 2592×1944 g 2304×1728 h 2048×1536 i 1600×1200 l 1024× 768 m 640× 480

Use

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

For making postcard-size prints.

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

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Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2

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

Pixels].

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Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

A pull-down menu appears.

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

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F o c u s i n g A r e a

ISO

AUTO

S e n s i t i v i t y

MENU C a n c e l

Storage capacity for the selected recorded pixels is displayed when the Recorded

Pixels setting is changed.

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Press the 4 button.

The Recorded Pixels setting is saved.

6

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

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• When shooting mode is set to Y , recorded pixels is fixed at h .

• When shooting mode is set to d , the number of recorded pixels

set in [Movie] on the recording mode menu is set. (p.101)

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

time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.55)

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Selecting the Quality Level

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

The more stars, the lower the compression rate and the clearer the picture, but the file size becomes larger. The recorded pixels setting also

affects the file size (p.83).

Quality Level

C Best

D

Better

(default setting)

E Good

Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints.

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

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

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Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2

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

3

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

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A pull-down menu appears.

4

Use the four-way controller ( 23 )

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AWB

Recorded Pixels

Q u a l i t y L e v e l

W h i t e B a l a n c e to change the quality level.

F o c u s i n g A r e a

S e n s i t i v i t y

Storage capacity for the selected quality

ISO

AUTO level is displayed when the Quality Level MENU C a n c e l OK O K setting is changed.

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Press the 4 button.

The Quality Level setting is saved.

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Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

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• When shooting mode is set to Y , quality level is fixed at D .

• When shooting mode is set to d , the quality level set in [Movie]

on the recording mode menu is set. (p.103)

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

time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.55)

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Adjusting the White Balance

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

White Balance

F

Auto

(default setting)

G Daylight

The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.

Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.

H Shade Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade.

I Tungsten Light

Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other tungsten light.

J Fluores. Light Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light.

K Manual Use this mode when adjusting the white balance manually.

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

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Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2

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

Balance].

3

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

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

The White Balance screen appears.

4

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

5

Press the 4 button.

MENU

The White Balance setting is saved.

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Press the MENU button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

Refer to “Manual Setting” (p.88) for instructions on adjusting the white

balance manually.

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

by assigning it to the Green button. (p.55)

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Manual Setting

Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material for White balance adjustment ready beforehand.

1

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

( 23 ) to select K (Manual).

2

Point the camera at the blank

W h i t e B a l a n c e sheet of white paper or similar material for White balance adjustment so that it fits the frame at the center of the LCD monitor.

3

Press the shutter release button fully.

MENU

SHUTTER

Cancel

A d j u s t

OK O K

The white balance is automatically adjusted.

4

Press the 4 button.

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

5

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

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

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Changing the Focusing Area

You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).

Focusing Area

J

K

Multiple (default setting) Normal range

Spot The autofocus range becomes smaller.

W Automatic Tracking AF Keeps moving subjects in focus.

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Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

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

3

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

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A pull-down menu appears.

4

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

5

Press the 4 button.

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ISO

AUTO

MENU

Recorded Pixels

Q u a l i t y L e v e l

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

F o c u s i n g A r e a

S e n s i t i v i t y

C a n c e l OK O K

The Focusing Area setting is saved.

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Press the MENU button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

• In d and Y modes, [Focusing Area] can only be set to J

(Multiple) or K (Spot).

• In b , z and e modes, [Focusing Area] is set to J (Multiple).

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

time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.55)

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Setting the Sensitivity

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

Sensitivity

Auto (default setting) Sensitivity is automatically adjusted to between ISO 50 and 800.

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800

1600

• The lower the sensitivity, the less noise that affects the image.

The shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.

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

3200

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Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

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

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Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

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

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Press the 4 button.

The Sensitivity setting is saved.

AWB

ISO

AUTO

MENU

Q u a l i t y L e v e l

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

F o c u s i n g A r e a

S e n s i t i v i t y

C a n c e l

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4 0 0

8 0 0

1 6 0 0

3 2 0 0

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Press the MENU button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

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• When shooting mode is set to c , the sensitivity is automatically adjusted to between ISO 50 and 3200.

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

by assigning it to the Green button. (p.55)

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Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)

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

2sec, 3sec, 5sec and Off (no display).

1

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2

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

Review].

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Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

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A pull-down menu appears.

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

5

Press the 4 button.

The Instant Review setting is saved.

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Press the MENU button.

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MENU

EV Compensation

M o v i e

D i g i t a l Z o o m

I n s t a n t R e v i e w

M e m o r y

C a n c e l

5 sec

3 sec

2 sec

1 sec

0.5sec

O f f

OK O K

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

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Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

You can give the image sharp or soft outlines.

1

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2

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

3

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

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The following setting is saved.

S a t u r a t i o n

C o n t r a s t

F (Soft)

G (Normal) (default setting)

H (Hard)

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Press the 3 button.

MENU

D a t e I m p r i n t

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

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

assigning it to the Green button. (p.55)

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Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)

You can set the color saturation.

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Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

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

3

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

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The following setting is saved.

S a t u r a t i o n

C o n t r a s t

F (Low)

G (Normal) (default setting)

H (High)

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Press the 3 button.

MENU

D a t e I m p r i n t

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

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

assigning it to the Green button. (p.55)

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Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)

You can set the image contrast level.

1

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2

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

3

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

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The following setting is saved.

S a t u r a t i o n

C o n t r a s t

F (Low)

G (Normal) (default setting)

H (High)

4

Press the 3 button.

MENU

D a t e I m p r i n t

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

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

assigning it to the Green button. (p.55)

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Setting the Date Imprint

You can choose whether to imprint the shooting date on the picture when shooting. When O (On) is set, the date set in the Date Adjust screen

(p.37, p.151) is imprinted in the bottom-right corner.

1

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2

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

Imprint].

3

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

4

Press the 3 button.

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The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

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• b appears on the LCD monitor when [Date Imprint] is set to O

(On). However, b does not appear when [Date Imprint] is set to

O (On) in z or e mode.

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

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

Date Adjust screen.

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

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