Getting Started. Pentax Optio Optio S-10, S10, Optio S10, 19342 - Optio S10 10MP Digital Camera

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

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

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Battery

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Battery lock lever

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Installing the Battery

Install the battery provided with the camera.

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Open the battery/card cover.

Slide the battery/card cover in the direction 1 . The cover will automatically open in the direction 2 when you release your fingers from the cover.

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Insert the battery with the 2 symbol facing toward the LCD monitor while using the side of the battery to press the battery lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow.

3

Close the battery/card cover.

Removing the Battery

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Open the battery/card cover.

2

Release the battery by using your finger to press the battery lock lever in the same direction as when you inserted the battery.

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

If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use of the AC adapter kit K-AC63 (optional) is recommended. ( 1

p.21)

• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, it may cause a malfunction.

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

• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the battery.

• If the camera is left without the battery for a long time, the date may be reset.

Charging indicator

While charging: Lights green

Charging finished: Turns off

To power outlet

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Battery charger

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AC plug cord

Charging the Battery

Use the battery charger to charge the battery before installing it in the camera for the first time or after a long period of non-use, or when the message [Battery depleted] appears.

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

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Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger D-BC68.

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Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

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Place the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX logo is visible.

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

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

• The time required to fully charge the battery is about 115 minutes

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

• The battery has reached the end of its service life if it runs down soon after being charged. Replace with a new battery.

• Do not use the battery charger D-BC68 to charge batteries other than D-LI68 rechargeable lithium-ion battery, 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 it with a new battery.

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• Approximate Operating Time (when the D-LI68 battery is fully charged)

Number of recordable images: Approx. 250 (at 23°C with the LCD monitor on and the flash used for 50% of shots)* 1

Playback time

Movie recording time

Sound recording time

: Approx. 240 min.* 2

: Approx. 80 min.* 2

: Approx. 230 min.* 2

* 1 The number of recordable images are based on CIPA standard measurement and may vary depending on capture mode and

* 2 shooting conditions.

Measured based on PENTAX standard and may vary depending on the condition of use.

• In general, battery performance temporarily deteriorates as the temperature decreases. When using the camera in a cold environment, keep it warm by putting it in your pocket or inside your coat. Battery performance that has deteriorated due to low temperature will be restored when the battery is returned to room temperature.

• Be sure to take a spare battery with you when traveling abroad or to a cold region, or if you intend to take a lot of pictures.

• Battery Level Indicator

You can check the battery level by the symbol on the LCD monitor.

(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] : The camera will turn off after the message appears.

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Charging the Battery Abroad

The battery charger supplied with the camera is designed to switch automatically to the voltage (100-240V) and frequency (50Hz, 60Hz) of the electricity supply in the country or region where used.

However, electrical socket shapes differ depending on the country or region. Before traveling abroad, you are advised to check the socket

shape in your destination (see “Main Socket Types in the Major

Countries and Regions of the World” (p.20)) and take an appropriately

shaped off-the-shelf adapter plug with you. (Electrical socket shapes may vary depending on every region in the country. Check the socket shape used in the region.)

The socket shape does not affect the charging method.

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• Use of an off-the-shelf transformer may lead to defective operation.

• Unplug the adapter plug from the power outlet when the battery charger is not in use.

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Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the

World

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Europe,

Former Soviet

Union

Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Ukraine, Austria,

Netherlands, Kazakhstan, Greece, Sweden,

Denmark, Germany, Norway, Hungary, Finland,

France, Belarus, Belgium, Rumania, Russia

Asia

U.K.

Spain

Switzerland, Poland, Portugal

Taiwan, Japan

Sri Lanka, Maldives

Nepal, Bangladesh, Mongolia

Vietnam

India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Macau

Oceania

Thailand

Korea

Philippines

Singapore, Hong Kong

China

Malaysia

Australia, Tonga, New Zealand, Fiji

Guam

Tahiti

Central and

South

America

Colombia, Jamaica, Haiti, Panama, Bahamas,

Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Mexico

Brazil, Peru

Chile

Argentina

Middle East Israel, Iran

Kuwait

Africa

Jordan

Canary Islands, Guinea, Mozambique, Morocco

Kenya, South Africa

Algeria

Egypt

Zambia, Tanzania

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To power outlet

AC plug cord

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2 4 marks

AC adapter

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Using household current

We recommend using the AC adapter kit K-AC63 (optional) if you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC.

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Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover.

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Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera, being sure to match the

4 marks.

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Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.

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Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

• Make sure that the camera is turned off when connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.

• Make sure that the AC plug cord and connecting cable are inserted securely. The data may be lost if the cable becomes disconnected while you are taking pictures.

• Be sure to read the operating manual accompanying the AC adapter before using the adapter.

• Be sure to match the 4 marks when connecting the DC terminals.

Inserting the plugs with too much force may damage them.

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Precautions When Using the Battery Charger or AC Adapter

To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock when using the battery charger

or AC adapter, be sure to read the section on “Using your camera safely” on page 1.

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Installing the SD Memory Card

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2 SD Memory Card 3

To remove the card, push in and pull out

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You can use an SD Memory Card with this camera. Images are recorded on the SD Memory Card or in the built-in memory of the camera.

When shooting with an SD Memory Card installed

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appears in the upper right corner of the LCD monitor and the images are recorded on the card.

When shooting with no SD Memory Card installed

@ appears in the upper right corner of the LCD monitor and the images are recorded in the built-in memory.

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

• Be sure to format unused cards or cards that have been used in

another camera. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card or the

Built-in Memory” (p.168) for instructions on formatting.

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Open the battery/card cover.

Slide the battery/card cover in the direction 1 . The cover will automatically open in the direction 2 when you release your fingers from the cover.

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Insert an SD Memory Card so the label (the side with the

2 symbol) is facing toward the LCD monitor and push the card in until it clicks.

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Close the battery/card cover.

To remove the card, eject the card by pressing it in the direction indicated by the arrow and pull it out.

• The number of recordable images varies depending on the capacity of the SD Memory Card or built-in memory and the selected image size and quality. (

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• If you store your favorite images and sounds in the built-in memory, you can play them back whenever you wish (My album function). ( 1

p.124)

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Data Backup

Very occasionally, data stored in the built-in memory becomes unreadable. As a backup measure, we recommend that you transfer important data to a PC or store the data in a medium other than the built-in memory.

Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card

• Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the battery/card cover.

• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch.

Write-protect switch

Setting the switch to [LOCK] protects the existing data by prohibiting recording of new data, deletion of existing data or formatting of the card.

• Care should be taken if you remove the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera, as the card may be hot.

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off while data is being recorded on the card, images or sound are being played back, or the camera is connected to a PC with the USB cable as this may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged.

• Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away from water and store away from high temperature.

• Be sure to format unused cards or cards that have been used in another camera.

Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory” (p.168) for

instructions on formatting.

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable.

• The data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances.

PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is deleted

(1) when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user.

(2) when the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.

(3) when the card has not been used for a long time.

(4) when the card is ejected, the AC adapter is disconnected or the battery is removed while the data on the card is being recorded or accessed.

• The SD Memory Card has a limited service life. If it is not used for a long time, the data on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to regularly make a backup of important data on a PC.

• Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.

• Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.

• When using an SD Memory Card with a slow recording speed, recording may stop while you are taking movies even when there is adequate space in the memory, or shooting and playback may take a long time.

• Before purchasing an SD Memory Card, please check the PENTAX website to ensure that it is compatible with your camera. You can also contact the nearest

PENTAX service center for this information.

• If you are going to discard, give away or sell your SD Memory Card, you should ensure that the data on the card is completely deleted or the card itself is destroyed if it contains any personal or sensitive information. Please note that formatting the

SD Memory Card will not necessarily delete the data so that it cannot be recovered using off-the-shelf data recovery software. There are off-the-shelf secure data deletion software programs available that will completely delete the data. In any case, the data on your SD Memory Card should be managed at your own risk.

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Image Size and Quality of Still Pictures

Select the image size and quality best suited to your purpose.

Higher quality levels and numbers of recorded pixels produce clearer images for printing, but the resulting increase in file size reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken.

When you select high image quality as well as a large image size, it may take ten seconds or more for the camera to finish recording after shooting.

Select the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level on the

[ A Rec. Mode] menu.

How to Set the Menus 1

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Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Still Pictures 1

p.92

Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures 1

p.94

Appropriate Sizes According to Use

10M (3648×2736)

7M (3072×2304)

5M (2592×1944)

3M (2048×1536)

2M (1600×1200)

1024 (1024×768) 0

640 (640×480)

For printing images with high-resolution settings in your printer, printing at A4 size or larger, or editing and processing images

For printing at postcard size

For using as images on websites, or attaching images to e-mails

The default setting is 10M (3648×2736).

Appropriate Quality According to Use

C Best

D Better

E Good

Lowest compression ratio. Suitable for large A4-size photo prints.

Standard compression ratio. Suitable for photo prints or viewing images on a computer screen.

Highest compression ratio. Suitable for attaching to e-mails or creating websites.

The default setting is D .

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Approximate Number of Recordable Images by Size and Quality

Quality Level

Recorded Pixels

10M (3648×2736)

7M (3072×2304)

5M (2592×1944)

3M (2048×1536)

2M (1600×1200)

1024 (1024×768)

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Best

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1133

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Better

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642

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Good

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418

588

890

1247

2268

Sound

8 hr.

35 min. 26 sec.

640 (640×480) 2079 3004 4160

• The table above indicates the approximate number of images and recording time when using a 512MB SD Memory Card.

• The table above is based on standard shooting conditions specified by

PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capture mode, SD Memory Card, etc.

Size and Quality of Movies

Select the size and quality best suited to your purpose.

The larger size and the higher quality level E are selected, the clearer moving images are produced, but the file size is increased.

Select the appropriate size and quality on the [ A Rec. Mode] menu.

Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Movies 1

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Selecting the Quality Level of Movies 1

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Appropriate Sizes (Recorded Pixels) According to Use

640 (640×480)

Viewing high-quality movies at VGA size. The recordable time is shorter.

320 (320×240) Smaller file size allows a longer time recording.

The default setting is 640 (640×480).

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Approximate Recordable Time by Size (Recorded Pixels) and

Quality

Quality Level

Recorded Pixels

C

Best

D

Better

E

Good

640 (640×480) 22 min. 58 sec.

28 min. 47 sec.

34 min. 33 sec.

320 (320×240) 1 hr. 28 min. 53 sec. 1 hr. 50 min. 25 sec. 2 hr. 7 min. 18 sec.

The default setting is C .

• The table above indicates the approximate recording times when using a 512 MB

SD Memory Card.

• The table above is based on standard shooting conditions specified by

PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capture mode, SD Memory Card, etc.

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Initial Settings (Setting the Display

Language and the Date and Time)

Power switch

Four-way controller

OK button

In this operating manual, the four-way controller is described as shown below.

g Four-way controller ( 2 ) b

OK q

Four-way controller ( 5 )

MODE

Four-way controller ( 3 )

Four-way controller ( 4 )

If the Initial Setting screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure below to set the display language and/or current date and time.

If the Initial Setting screen appears:

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p.29 - 29 “Setting the Display Language”, “Setting the

Date and Time”

If the Date Adjust screen appears:

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p.29 - 30 “Setting the Date and Time”

If you want to change the initial settings, refer to “Changing the Date

and Time” (p.172) and “Changing the Display Language” (p.176).

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Setting the Display Language

You can select the language in which the menus and error messages are displayed from the following: [English], [French], [German], [Spanish],

[Portuguese], [Italian], [Dutch], [Danish], [Swedish], [Finnish], [Polish],

[Czech], [Hungarian], [Turkish], [Russian], [Thai], [Korean], [Chinese

(traditional and simplified)] and [Japanese].

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Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The Language/ screen appears.

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Use the four-way controller

( 2345 ) to select a language.

Initial Setting

Hometown

New York

English

0:00

The default setting is English.

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Press the OK button.

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Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

Video Out

MENU Cancel

NTSC

OK OK

The frame moves to [ W ].

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Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select the desired city (Hometown).

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Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

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

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

P (Off)].

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Press the OK button.

The Date Adjust screen appears.

Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time and the display style.

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Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

Date Adjust

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

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Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select the date display style.

Date Style

Date

Time mm/dd/yy 24h

0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 7

0 : 0 0

MENU Cancel OK OK

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Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The frame moves to [24h].

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

[12h] (12-hour display).

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Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The frame returns to [Date Style].

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Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

The frame moves to [Date].

Date Adjust

Date Style

Date

Time

MENU Cancel mm/dd/yy 24h

0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 7

0 : 0 0

OK OK

Date Adjust

Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

Time

MENU Cancel

0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 7

0 : 0 0

OK OK

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Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The frame moves to the month.

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

Date Adjust

Date Style

Date mm/dd/yy 24h

0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 7

Change the day and year in the same manner.

Next, change the time.

Time

MENU Cancel

0 : 0 0

OK OK

If you have selected [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time.

• When you finish the settings and press the OK button, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds.

• To set the exact time, press the OK button when the time signal

(on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds.

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• You can cancel the settings for the Initial Setting by pressing the

MENU button. If you take pictures without completing the Initial

Setting, the Initial Setting screen will appear next time you turn on the camera.

• You can change your settings for the Initial Setting later using the

[ H Set-up] menu.

Language: “Changing the Display Language” (p.176)

City, Daylight saving time: “Setting the World Time” (p.174)

Date and Time: “Changing the Date and Time” (p.172)

• The video output format is automatically set according to the language you have selected. If the output format is different from the one used in your country or region, change the format following the procedures

described in “Changing the Video Output Format” (p.179).

Language

English (English)

French ( )

German (Deutsch)

Spanish (

Portuguese (

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Italian (Italiano)

Netherlands (Nederlands)

Danish (Dansk)

Swedish (Svenska)

Finnish (Finnish)

Polish (Polish)

Czech (Czech)

Hungarian (Hungarian)

Turkish (

Russian (

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Thai ( )

Korean ( )

Chinese (traditional) (

Chinese (simplified) (

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PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

Video Output Format

NTSC

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

NTSC

PAL

PAL

NTSC

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