Pentax 19033 - Optio W10 Digital Camera, Operating Manual

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Page 2: ... 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 This product support...

Page 3: ...Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous Please take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks Use an AC adapter that is of the power and voltage specified for exclusive use with this product The use of an AC adapter other than that specified exclusively for use with this product may cause fire or electric shocks If the camera emits smoke or a str...

Page 4: ...l Some portions of the camera heat up during use so please take care as there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time Should the LCD be damaged be careful of glass fragments Also be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes or in your mouth Warning Do not use the product at a voltage other than the specified voltage Us...

Page 5: ...tery D LI8 This can cause overheating or malfunctions Take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package with you when traveling This will be useful if you experience problems abroad When the camera has not been used for a long time confirm that it is still working properly particularly prior to taking important pictures such as at a wedding or during traveling Contents of ...

Page 6: ...rder to maintain high performance If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided Refer to Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card p 30 regarding the SD Memory Card Please note that formatting an SD memory ca...

Page 7: ...or after it has been used in the sea make sure that it is turned off and the battery card cover is firmly closed before rinsing it under running tap water or leaving it in a bowl of clean water for a short time 2 or 3 minutes Avoid cleaning with agents such as soap water mild detergents and alcohol as this may compromise the waterproof performance of the camera Wipe off any dirt or sand on the wat...

Page 8: ...tery Abroad 25 Using the AC Adapter 27 Installing the SD Memory Card 28 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures 31 Recorded Pixels Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies 32 Turning the Camera On and Off 34 Playback Only Mode 35 Initial Settings 36 Setting the Display Language 36 Setting the Date and Time 38 Quick Start 40 Taking Still Pictures 40 Playing Back Still Pictures 42 Playing ...

Page 9: ...th Sound Synchro Sound Record 74 Taking Pictures of Text Text Mode 75 Using the Self timer 76 Taking a Series of Pictures Continuous Shooting Mode High Speed Continuous Shooting Mode 77 Taking Pictures at a Set Interval Interval Shoot 78 Using the Zoom 80 Setting the Exposure EV Compensation 82 Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode 83 Setting the Shooting Functions 85 Selecting the Focus...

Page 10: ...layback Mode 118 Slideshow 119 Playing Back Movies 121 Playing Back a Movie 121 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 122 Deleting Images 123 Deleting Single Images Sound Files 123 Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files from Nine Image Display 125 Deleting All Images 127 Recovering Deleted Images 128 Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion Protect 129 Editing and Printing Images 131 Edit...

Page 11: ...te and Time 159 Changing the Sound Settings 161 Setting the Alarm 163 Setting the World Time 165 Changing the Display Language 167 Changing the Image Folder Name 168 Changing the USB Connection Mode 169 Changing the Video Output Format 170 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor 171 Using the Power Saving Function 172 Setting Auto Power Off 173 Changing the Start up Screen 174 Changing the Men...

Page 12: ...e This is the mode for capturing still pictures and recording movies and sound files In this manual the mode for taking still pictures is referred to as the Still Picture Capture Mode the mode for recording movies is referred to as the C mode and the mode for recording sound files is referred to as the O mode Q mode This is the mode for viewing still pictures and playing back movies and sound file...

Page 13: ...and how to set the relevant functions 5 Playing Back and Deleting Images This chapter explains how to view still pictures and movies on the camera or on a TV and how to delete images from the camera 6 Editing and Printing Images This chapter explains the various ways of printing still pictures and how to edit images with the camera For information on transferring images to a PC and installing ACDS...

Page 14: ...over is designed for underwater picture taking p 72 The Optio W10 has an anti shake function to prevent camera shake during movie recording p 111 You can also take pictures while recording a movie p 106 Forget Your Worries About Water Getting in the Camera Advanced Movie Recording and Picture Taking Functions For taking pictures while snorkeling For taking pictures at the pool or while playing in ...

Page 15: ...fun frame when taking a picture of a child or your pet for example p 67 You can also add frames to pictures you have taken Adjust the position of the subject in the picture or reduce or enlarge the picture size to match the frame shape and size Now you no longer have to worry about the subject not being aligned in the frame p 139 Record Sound Before and After Taking Pictures Add Fun Frames to Your...

Page 16: ...you check the functions available in each mode and how to use them p 62 With the Optio W10 you can display recorded images and sound files by date in calendar format p 115 This lets you quickly find the image or sound file you want to play back Easy to Navigate Capture and Playback Functions Display Images and Sound Files in Calendar Format Press the Green button while the Capture Mode Palette or ...

Page 17: ...ill pictures and movies p 131 And no more worries about accidentally deleting images because now with the Optio W10 you can recover them again p 128 Perfect Size for Carrying Around With You Enjoy Playback and Editing Functions Without a Computer The wide range of editing functions includes resizing p 131 trimming p 133 changing the color p 136 and adjusting the brightness p 137 If your subject s ...

Page 18: ...ies refer to Optional Accessories p 185 Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio W10 Strap O ST20 Software CD ROM S SW48 USB cable I USB7 AV cable I AVC7 Rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI8 Battery charger D BC8 AC plug cord D CO2 PC Connection Manual Quick Guide Operating Manual this manual ...

Page 19: ...ter release button Power switch power indicator green Microphone Self timer lamp red Flash Speaker Lens Strap lug LCD monitor Battery card cover Battery cover lock lever Tripod socket DC input terminal PC AV terminal Battery lock lever ...

Page 20: ...r to Understanding the Button Functions p 44 p 47 for an explanation of the function of each button Monitor Indications Shutter release button Power switch 4 W button 3 button Four way controller Q button Zoom w x f y button Green i button 14 25 14 25 14 25 1 0 1 0 1 0 38 38 38 03 25 2006 03 25 2006 03 25 2006 12 13 1 2 6 3 8 9 10 11 7 4 5 ...

Page 21: ...rive mode p 76 p 77 p 78 9 Battery indicator p 24 4 Focus mode p 85 10 Focus frame p 40 5 Camera shake icon p 83 11 EV compensation p 82 6 Digital zoom icon p 80 12 Date and time p 38 7 Memory status p 34 13 World time setting p 165 Built in memory without card a SD Memory Card r Card is write protected 1 Bright portion blinks red 6 Quality p 91 2 Dark portion blinks yellow 7 White balance p 92 3 ...

Page 22: ...A3 File number B1 Bright portion blinks red p 19 A4 Protect icon p 129 B2 Recorded pixels p 89 A5 Voice memo icon p 157 B3 Quality p 91 A6 Battery indicator p 24 B4 White balance p 92 A7 Volume icon p 157 B5 AE Metering p 94 A8 Memory status p 34 B6 Sensitivity p 96 Built in memory without card B7 Dark portion blinks yellow p 19 a SD Memory Card B8 Shutter speed r Card is write protected B9 Apertu...

Page 23: ...arted Getting Started Attaching the Strap Attach the strap O ST20 supplied with the camera 1 Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug 2 Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and pull tight 2 1 ...

Page 24: ...The time required to fully charge the battery is about 100 minutes max The appropriate ambient temperature for charging the battery is 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run down soon after being charged Replace with a new battery Do not use the batte...

Page 25: ... locked in place 3 Close the battery card cover Press the battery cover lock lever in the opposite direction to 1 Press it until the red area under the lever cannot be seen 1 Open the battery card cover 2 Release the battery by using your finger to press the battery lock lever in the direction of 4 The battery will be ejected Pull the battery out of the camera Installing the Battery Removing the B...

Page 26: ...ry while the camera is turned on If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time remove the battery The date and time may be returned to the default setting if the camera is left without the battery for a long time Allow the camera to dry completely before changing the battery Avoid changing the battery where the camera is likely to get wet or dirty and make sure that your hands are dry Ima...

Page 27: ...ed However electrical socket shapes differ from country to country Before traveling abroad you are advised to check the socket shape in the country of your destination see Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the World p 26 and take an appropriately shaped adapter plug with you The socket shape does not affect the charging method Charging the Battery Abroad Use of an off the she...

Page 28: ...an Japan 9 Sri Lanka Maldives 9 Nepal Bangladesh Mongolia 9 Vietnam 9 9 India Indonesia Pakistan Macau 9 9 Thailand 9 9 9 Korea 9 9 9 Philippines 9 9 9 Singapore Hong Kong 9 9 China 9 9 9 9 9 Malaysia 9 9 9 Oceania Australia Tonga New Zealand Fiji 9 Guam 9 Tahiti 9 Central and South America Colombia Jamaica Haiti Panama Bahamas Puerto Rico Venezuela Mexico 9 Brazil Peru 9 9 Chile 9 9 Argentina 9 9...

Page 29: ...g the AC adapter to the camera are inserted securely The data may be lost if either becomes disconnected while data is being recorded on the SD Memory Card or the built in memory Use the AC adapter with due care to avoid fire or electric shock Be sure to read FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA p 1 before using the AC adapter Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter kit K AC8 befor...

Page 30: ... camera is likely to get wet or dirty and make sure that your hands are dry Do not apply excessive pressure to the front or back of the camera when opening and closing the battery card cover as this may dislodge the waterproof packing If the packing is not in the correct position the waterproof performance of the camera will be compromised The still picture storage capacity varies depending on the...

Page 31: ...t so that the label is facing toward the LCD monitor Push the card in until it clicks Images and sound may not be recorded correctly if the card is not inserted all the way 3 Close the battery card cover Press the battery cover lock lever in the opposite direction to 1 Press it until the red area under the lever cannot be seen 1 Open the battery card cover 2 Push the card into the SD Memory Card s...

Page 32: ... 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 or the battery is removed while the data on the card is being recorded or access...

Page 33: ...ng postcard size prints Refer to the table below for the appropriate settings according to use Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use The default setting is P 2816 2112 V 1280 960 can only be set for recorded pixels when R mode is set Appropriate Quality Level According to Use The default setting is D Better Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures Recorded Pixels Use P ...

Page 34: ... A Rec Mode menu Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p 89 Selecting the Quality Level 1p 91 C Best D Better E Good Built in Memory 128 MB Built in Memory 128 MB Built in Memory 128 MB P 2816 2112 3 pictures 41 pictures 7 pictures 83 pictures 10 pictures 124 pictures f 2560 1920 4 pictures 49 pictures 8 pictures 95 pictures 11 pictures 137 pictures g 2304 1728 5 pictures 62 pictures 10 pictures 124 pict...

Page 35: ...640 480 Suitable for viewing on a TV or computer screen D 320 240 Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e mail C Best Clearer images D Better E Good Grainier images 30fps Produces high quality movies but reduces the total recording time 15fps Increases the total recording time because the file size is smaller 30fps 15fps Sound Built in Memory 128 MB Built in Memory 128 MB Built in Memo...

Page 36: ...r indicator turns off The memory card is checked automatically when the camera turns on appears on the LCD monitor when there is no SD Memory Card inserted in the camera In this case images and sound files will be saved in the built in memory r appears instead of a when the write protect switch on the SD Memory Card is in the locked position Images and sound cannot be recorded when the write prote...

Page 37: ...ressing the shutter release button does not change the mode to A mode 1 Press the power switch while holding down the Q button The camera turns on in Playback Only Mode Playback Only Mode To switch from Playback Only Mode to A mode turn the camera off and then turn it on again Playing Back Still Pictures 1p 42 Power switch Q button ...

Page 38: ...me p 38 when the Date Adjust screen appears 1 Press the four way controller 5 The Language screen appears 2 Use the four way controller 2345 to choose the display language Language Date and Time can be changed Refer to the pages below for instructions To change the language follow the steps in Changing the Display Language 1p 167 To change the date and time follow the steps in Changing the Date an...

Page 39: ... the 4 button The Initial Setting screen appears in the selected language When the Screen After Step 3 Appears in Another Language 1 Press the 4 button 2 Press the 3 button 3 Press the four way controller 5 4 Use the four way controller 32 to select Language 5 Press the four way controller 5 The Language screen appears 6 Use the four way controller 2345 to select the language 7 Press the 4 button ...

Page 40: ...ars Next set the date and time Set the current date and time and the display style 1 Press the four way controller 5 The frame moves to mm dd yy 2 Use the four way controller 23 to choose the date and time display style 3 Press the four way controller 5 The frame moves to 24h 4 Use the four way controller 23 to select 24h 24 hour display or 12h 12 hour display 5 Press the four way controller 5 The...

Page 41: ... in Changing the Date and Time 1p 159 To change the city or turn DST on and off follow the steps in Setting the World Time 1p 165 When the Initial Setting or Date Adjust screen is displayed you can cancel the setting operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing the 3 button In this case the Initial Setting screen will appear next time you turn the camera on If you press the 4 button in Step 9 ...

Page 42: ... x button to the left or right x enlarges the subject w widens the area that is captured by the camera 3 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus 4 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken The image appears on the LCD monitor for one second Instant Review and is saved to the SD Memory Card or built in memo...

Page 43: ...time p 99 You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the i button Using the Shutter Release Button Instant Review Poor focusing conditions The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions In this case lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject by pressing the shutter release button halfway then aim the camera at your subject and press the sh...

Page 44: ...e image display Press the Q button again in Q mode or press the shutter release button halfway to switch to A mode 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture The image appears on the LCD monitor 2 Press the four way controller 45 The previous or next image appears Playing Back Images Playing Back the Previous or Next Image Shutter release button Q button Four way controller 14 25 14 25 14 25 100 ...

Page 45: ...tation direction and press the 4 button The rotated image appears Press the i button while the image is displayed to display the Delete screen Use the four way controller 2 to select Delete and press the 4 button p 123 Rotating the Displayed Image Movies cannot be rotated Protected images can be rotated but they cannot be saved in a rotated state Deleting the Displayed Image Four way controller Q ...

Page 46: ...ll picture when pressed down fully p 40 Starts and stops movie recording in C mode p 105 Starts and stops sound file recording in O mode p 153 3 Green button Switches to the Green Mode p 64 Calls up the assigned menu p 58 Displays an explanation of the function selected on the Capture Mode Palette p 62 Takes a still picture during movie recording p 106 4 Zoom w x f y button Changes the captured ar...

Page 47: ...ve mode p 76 p 77 p 78 3 Displays the Capture Mode Palette p 53 4 Changes the flash mode p 87 5 Changes the focus mode p 85 23 Adjusts in mode p 86 7 4 W button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor p 83 8 3 button Displays the A Rec Mode menu p 48 ...

Page 48: ...play screen p 115 4 Zoom f y button Press f during single image display to change to nine Image display Returns to the previous display when y is pressed p 114 Enlarges the image when y is pressed during single image display Returns to the previous display when f is pressed p 116 Press f during nine image display to change to folder or calendar display p 115 Press y during folder display to change...

Page 49: ... a date in calendar display p 114 p 115 Moves the image when using the Frame Composite function p 139 7 4 W button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor p 118 Returns zoom display or nine image display to single image display p 114 p 116 Changes to nine image display of the selected folder during folder display p 115 Changes to single image display of the selected date during calend...

Page 50: ...M AWB ISO AUTO Rec Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Sensitivity MENU Exit Exit Exit 1 3 6M Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Sensitivity AWB ISO AUTO 6M Setting Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time MENU Exit Exit Exit 1 3 Setting Format Sound 03 25 2006 Date Adjust Alarm World Time MENU Exit Exit Exit 1 3 Format 03 25 2006 38 38 38 14 25 14 25 14 25 03 25 2006 03 25 2006 03...

Page 51: ... Use the four way controller 23 to change the setting The quality level changes each time the four way controller 23 is pressed A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during menu operation Refer to the following page for instructions on saving settings and canceling changes Rec Mode MENU Exit Exit Exit 1 3 6M Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AE Metering Sensit...

Page 52: ...turns to Step 3 6 Press the 3 button The changes are canceled and the screen returns to Step 3 The 3 button function differs depending on the screen Refer to the guide indications Exit Exits the menu and returns to the original screen Returns to Step 3 with the current setting Cancel Cancels the current selection exits the menu and returns to Step 3 To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures To...

Page 53: ... For changing the area of the autofocus p 97 Focus Limiter For limiting the lens movement area according to the conditions p 98 Movie Recorded Pixels For choosing the number of recorded pixels of movies p 107 Quality Level For choosing the quality level of movies p 108 Frame Rate For setting the frame rate number of frames per second p 109 Color Mode For choosing a color mode for movies p 110 Movi...

Page 54: ... setting the language in which menus and messages appear p 167 Folder Name For choosing how names are assigned to folders for storing images and sound files p 168 USB Connection For setting the USB cable connection to PC or printer p 169 Video Out For setting the output format to the AV equipment p 170 Brightness Level For changing the brightness of the LCD monitor p 171 Power Saving For setting t...

Page 55: ...on to display a guide of the shooting mode p 62 3 Press the 4 button The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status Setting the Shooting Mode In shooting modes other than R C O Y and C the flash focus saturation contrast sharpness white balance etc are automatically set to the optimal settings for each mode Some functions may not be available or may not function fully depen...

Page 56: ...6 3 C Movie Use this mode for taking movies Sound is recorded at the same time p 105 4 O Voice Recording Use this mode to record sound files Be careful not to cover the microphone on the top of the camera with your hand p 153 5 Y Frame Composite Use this mode to take pictures with a frame The number of recorded pixels is fixed at h p 67 6 q Landscape Use this mode for taking landscape views The de...

Page 57: ...er Movie Use this mode to record movies underwater Captures the blueness of the sea p 72 a i Surf Snow For capturing images with dazzling backgrounds such as beaches or snowy mountains b C Synchro Sound Record Automatically records the sound 10 sec before and after the shutter is released p 74 c Sport Ideal for taking fast moving action shots The camera keeps the moving subject in focus until the ...

Page 58: ...ndlelit atmosphere p 66 f Q Kids Ideal for taking pictures of children who are moving around Gives your subject a bright healthy look g X Soft For taking pictures with soft blurred outlines h S Self portrait Use this mode to take pictures of yourself or include yourself in pictures The camera adjusts the focus and color i y Fireworks Use this mode to take spectacular pictures of fireworks It is be...

Page 59: ...N Text Use this mode to take clear pictures of text You can change the image to black and white or reverse the colors p 75 m J Museum For taking pictures in museums and art galleries where flash photography is not permitted Take care to avoid camera shake n z Natural Skin Tone Adjusts the color and brightness to reproduce skin tone more beautifully than Portrait mode o R Report For capturing image...

Page 60: ...de p 62 Calling Up a Specific Menu The following functions can be assigned to the Green button Green Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AE Metering Sensitivity EV Compensation Focusing Area Sharpness Saturation and Contrast The default setting is Green Mode in 1 and no function in 2 3 or 4 The Green Button setting can be returned to the default setting by selecting Reset on the u Set...

Page 61: ...ings and press the 4 button The camera returns to capture status Using the Green Button If the Green Mode has been assigned to the Green button the camera enters the Green Mode one second after the Green button is pressed p 64 If a function other than the Green Mode has been assigned to the Green button the camera returns to the original screen if no operation is performed for five seconds after t...

Page 62: ...TTER OK MENU MENU 03 25 2006 03 25 2006 03 25 2006 14 25 14 25 14 25 100 100 0038 0038 100 0038 OK OK OK Slideshow Slideshow Slideshow OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK Quality Level Quality Level Quality Level MENU Recorded Pixels 6M Guide Guide Guide MENU Guide Guide Guide Cancel Cancel Cancel MENU Resize Resize Resize 38 38 38 14 25 14 25 14 25 03 25 2006 03 25 2006 03 25 2006 Go to screen for selecte...

Page 63: ...the brightness of still pictures p 137 Movie Edit Save as Still image For saving one frame from a movie as a still picture p 142 Divide Movies For dividing a movie into two p 143 Stitch Movies For joining two movies together p 144 Y Frame Composite For adding a decorative frame to a still picture p 139 Z Red eye Compensation For correcting still pictures where the flash has caused the subject to a...

Page 64: ...y controller 2345 to choose a shooting mode 3 Press the Green button A guide of the selected shooting mode appears 4 Press the 4 button The camera returns to capture status with the selected shooting mode Viewing a Guide of the Shooting and Playback Modes Press the Green button while the guide is displayed to return to the Capture Mode Palette or Playback Mode Palette Landscape Landscape MENU Guid...

Page 65: ... you want to use Refer to Setting the Shooting Functions p 85 p 102 for details of how to set the functions 3 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus 4 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings Program Mode If a shooting mode other than R mode has been selecte...

Page 66: ...ode Green Mode If any other functions have been assigned to the Green button the menus appear in sequence each time the button is pressed p 59 In Green Mode you cannot change the information displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the 4 W button You cannot use the A Rec Mode menu or Capture Mode Palette in Green Mode If you try to display the A Rec Mode menu or Capture Mode Palette key lock icon ...

Page 67: ... Standard Focus Mode Standard Information Display Normal Recorded Pixels P Quality Level D Better White Balance F Auto Focusing Area J Multiple Focus Limiter O On Sensitivity Auto EV Compensation 0 0 Digital Zoom O On Instant Review 1sec Sharpness G Normal Saturation G Normal Contrast G Normal ...

Page 68: ...en Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes Night Scene Candlelight Fireworks Mode A Use this mode when taking pictures of night views x This mode is ideal for capturing a candlelit atmosphere y Use this mode to take spectacular pictures of fireworks The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes To prevent camera shake use a tripod and the self timer function p 76 In x mode the sensitivity...

Page 69: ...in single image display You can choose another frame using either of the following operations Use the four way controller 45 to choose a different frame Press the 3 button or f on the Zoom f y button to return to the 9 frame display of the frame selection screen and then perform Step 4 to choose a different frame 6 Press the 4 button The frame appears on the screen 7 Press the shutter release butt...

Page 70: ...lected and the camera returns to capture status When the location of the subject s face is recognized a yellow focus frame appears on the LCD monitor at the location of the face As the subject moves the size and location of the focus frame change to match the location of the subject s face 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is i...

Page 71: ...In I or z mode only I or z and the focus frame appear on the LCD monitor No other shooting information is displayed In addition you cannot change the information displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the 4 W button Face Recognition AF and Face Recognition AE may not work if the subject is wearing sunglasses or has part of the face covered or if the subject is not looking toward the camera In I ...

Page 72: ...en appears 4 Use the four way controller 23 to select E F F H G or G There are two types of icons a cat and dog icon Choosing either the cat or dog icon does not affect the resulting picture Choose whichever you prefer 5 Press the 4 button The Pet mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status 6 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if t...

Page 73: ...71 4 Taking Pictures 7 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken In E mode AE metering is set to multi segment metering ...

Page 74: ...lected and the camera returns to capture status If you selected Q go to Step 5 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus 5 Press the shutter release button fully If you selected B the picture is taken If you selected Q recording starts To stop recording press the shutter release button fully Perform the same steps as C to r...

Page 75: ...g the cover In B mode AE metering is set to multi segment metering Waterproof and Dustproof Function 1p 5 The flash will not discharge in Q mode In Q mode the default setting for focus mode is 3 p 85 The focus mode can be changed before recording starts When the Focus Mode is set to you can adjust the focus before recording starts and during recording You can use the optical zoom and digital zoom ...

Page 76: ...Review screen Taking Still Pictures with Sound Synchro Sound Record You can play back sound recorded in Synchro Sound Record mode in the same way as playing a voice memo p 157 In Synchro Sound Record mode the default setting for focus mode is 3 Pan Focus p 85 Sound recording before taking a picture starts immediately when Synchro Sound Record mode is selected Ten seconds of sound before the shutte...

Page 77: ... setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status 6 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus 7 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken Taking Pictures of Text Text Mode Color A picture of the text is taken in its original color Reversed Color A picture of text is taken with the colors reversed Bl...

Page 78: ...ing the Self timer g Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture The picture is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed Z Use this mode to avoid camera shake The picture is taken approximately two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the self timer lamp is blinking when tak...

Page 79: ... the memory before the next image is taken The higher the image quality the longer the interval between shots c HS Cont Shooting Pictures are taken continuously at a speed of 3 frames per second until the buffer memory is full The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting and High Speed Continuous Shooting mode The continuous shooting function is not available in A C O Y I Q C X y z or A mod...

Page 80: ...rval Interval Shoot Interval 10 sec 99 min Set the camera to take pictures at one second intervals from ten seconds to four minutes or at one minute intervals from four minutes to 99 minutes You cannot set the camera to take interval shots for less than ten seconds Number of Shot 2 shots number of recordable images You can set this to up to 1000 shots However this cannot exceed the number of recor...

Page 81: ...o set the hour then press the four way controller 5 3 Use the four way controller 23 to set the minute then press the four way controller 5 The frame returns to Start Time 9 Press the 4 button The Interval Shoot setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status 10 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus 11 Press the...

Page 82: ...you can take pictures at up to three times magnification using the optical zoom When the digital zoom function is set to O On you can combine it with the optical zoom to enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equivalent to 12 times Using the Zoom You are recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake when taking pictures at a high magnification rate Pictures taken in the digital zoom ...

Page 83: ...troller 23 to select Digital Zoom 3 Use the four way controller 45 to select O On or P Off The selected setting is saved 4 Press the 3 button halfway The setting is complete and the camera returns to capture status Setting the Digital Zoom Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting 1p 103 The digital zoom function cannot be used in I or z mode Rec Mode EV Compensation Movie Digital Zoom AF Setting I...

Page 84: ... EV to 2 0 EV in 1 3 EV steps 4 Press the 3 button The setting is complete and the camera returns to capture status Setting the Exposure EV Compensation If you use the EV compensation function frequently you can save time by assigning it to the Green button p 58 When the histogram is displayed bright portions and dark portions are indicated on the LCD monitor enabling you to check the exposure p 8...

Page 85: ...se button to take pictures as normal S appears when camera shake is likely to occur To prevent camera shake use a tripod and the self timer function p 76 In I or z mode only I or z and the focus frame appear on the LCD monitor No other shooting information is displayed In addition you cannot change the information displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the 4 W button 03 25 2006 03 25 2006 14 25 ...

Page 86: ...ght the peak is on the right side When the image is too dark the part to the left is cut off dark portions and when the image is too bright the part to the right is cut off bright portions Bright portions blink red on the LCD monitor and dark portions blink yellow Understanding Contrast The graph peaks gradually for images in which contrast is balanced The graph peaks on both sides but sinks in th...

Page 87: ... area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway q Macro This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx 1 cm to 60 cm 0 4 in to 24 in The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway s Infinity This mode is used for taking distant objects The flash is set to a Flash Off 3 Pan Focus This mode is used when you ask som...

Page 88: ...focus 4 Press the 4 button The focus is fixed and the camera returns to capture status In addition the focus position is fixed five seconds after you remove your finger from the four way controller 5 After the focus is fixed you can press the four way controller 5 again to display the bar and readjust the focus In y mode the focus mode is set to s In A mode you can only select and q Saving the Foc...

Page 89: ...ected in the subject s eyes The flash discharges automatically d Flash On Red eye 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 b Soft Flash This mode reduces the intensity of the flash so that the flash is not too bright even when fired at close range The flash will ...

Page 90: ...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...

Page 91: ...s there are the larger the picture and the bigger the file size The data volume also varies depending on the quality level setting p 91 Recorded Pixels 1 Press the 3 button in A mode The A Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller 23 to select Recorded Pixels Selecting the Recorded Pixels Recorded Pixels Use P 2816 2112 For printing high quality photos or A4 size pictures or editing imag...

Page 92: ...er of recorded pixels is set to h and quality level is set to D When drive mode is set to c the number of recorded pixels is set to h and when Capture mode is set to R the number of recorded pixels is set to V 1280 960 If you use the Recorded Pixels function frequently you can save time by assigning it to the Green button p 58 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures 1p 31 MENU 6M AWB I...

Page 93: ...on The camera returns to capture status with the current setting Selecting the Quality Level C Best Lowest compression rate Suitable for photo prints D Better Standard compression rate Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen E Good Highest compression rate Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e mail If you use the Quality Level function frequently you can save time by assi...

Page 94: ...e Balance F Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically G Daylight 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 adjustin...

Page 95: ...anual 2 Point the camera at the blank sheet of paper or other material so that it fills the frame displayed in the center of the screen 3 Press the shutter release button fully The white balance is automatically adjusted 4 Press the 4 button The setting is saved and the screen returns to the A Rec Mode 5 Press the 3 button The camera returns to capture status If you use the White Balance function ...

Page 96: ...urrent setting Setting the AE Metering L Multi segment metering The camera divides the image into 16 areas meters the brightness and determines the exposure M Center weighted metering The camera takes a uniform reading of the overall brightness of the picture with the metering focused at the center of the image N Spot AE metering The camera determines the exposure by metering the brightness only a...

Page 97: ...E metering aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter release button halfway to lock the exposure then compose your picture again and press the shutter release button fully If you use the AE Metering function frequently you can save time by assigning it to the Green button p 58 In A q I i E x Q X y P D N J z or R mode AE metering is set to multi segment metering Saving the AE Metering 1p ...

Page 98: ...e 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 100 200 400 800 When set to Auto with the shooting mode set to x or R the sensitivity is automatically adjusted to between 64 and 800 Sensitivity is set at 64 when shooting mode is set to y Other...

Page 99: ...way controller 23 to select Focusing Area 5 Press the four way controller 5 A pull down menu appears 6 Use the four way controller 23 to change the AF setting Setting the Autofocus Conditions Setting the Focusing Area J Multiple Normal range K Spot The autofocus range becomes smaller W Automatic Tracking AF Keeps moving subjects in focus Rec Mode MENU Exit Exit Exit 1 3 6M Recorded Pixels Quality ...

Page 100: ...rs 2 Use the four way controller 23 to select AF Setting 3 Press the four way controller 5 The AF Setting screen appears 4 Use the four way controller 23 to select Focus Limiter 5 Use the four way controller 45 to select O On or P Off The Focus Limiter setting is saved 6 Press the 3 button twice The camera returns to capture status with the current setting In Y C and N mode Focusing Area can only ...

Page 101: ...A pull down menu appears 4 Use the four way controller 23 to change the display time 5 Press the 4 button The Instant Review setting is saved 6 Press the 3 button The camera returns to capture status with the current setting Setting the Instant Review Time Instant Review Instant Review 1p 41 Rec Mode MENU Exit Exit Exit 1 3 6M Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AE Metering Sensitivity AWB...

Page 102: ... saved F Soft G Normal H Hard 4 Press the 3 button The Sharpness setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness If you use the Sharpness function frequently you can save time by assigning it to the Green button p 58 Rec Mode MENU Exit Exit Exit 1 3 6M Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AE Metering Sensitivity AWB ISO AUTO MENU 2 3 1 4 MENU ...

Page 103: ... Low G Normal H High 4 Press the 3 button The Saturation setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status Setting the Color Saturation Saturation If you use the Saturation function frequently you can save time by assigning it to the Green button p 58 Rec Mode MENU Exit Exit Exit 1 3 6M Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AE Metering Sensitivity AWB ISO AUTO MENU 2 3 1 4 MENU 3 3 Q...

Page 104: ...ed F Low G Normal H High 4 Press the 3 button The Contrast setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status Setting the Image Contrast Contrast If you use the Contrast function frequently you can save time by assigning it to the Green button p 58 Rec Mode MENU Exit Exit Exit 1 3 6M Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AE Metering Sensitivity AWB ISO AUTO MENU 2 3 1 4 MENU 3 3 QUICK...

Page 105: ...shows whether the Memory default setting for each item is on or off Item Description Default Setting Flash Mode The flash mode set with the four way controller 4 p 87 O Drive Mode The drive mode set with the four way controller 2 p 76 p 77 p 78 P Focus Mode The focus mode set with the four way controller 5 p 85 P Zoom Position The zoom position set with the Zoom w x button p 80 P MF Position The m...

Page 106: ...e an item 5 Use the four way controller 45 to select O On or P Off 6 Press the 4 button The Memory setting is saved 7 Press the 3 button The camera returns to capture status with the current setting Rec Mode MENU Exit Exit Exit 1 3 6M Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AE Metering Sensitivity AWB ISO AUTO MENU 2 3 4 5 1 7 6 Memory MENU Cancel Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode Zoom Position...

Page 107: ...e status The following information appears on the LCD monitor 1 Movie mode icon 2 Recording indicator blinks during recording 3 Recording time 4 Movie anti shake function icon 5 Still picture capture icon p 106 You can change the captured area by pressing the Zoom w x button to the left or right x enlarges the subject w widens the area that is captured by the camera Recording a Movie 1 2 3 4 5 Mov...

Page 108: ...scharge in C mode In C mode the default setting for focus mode is 3 p 85 The focus mode can be changed before recording starts When the Focus Mode is set to you can adjust the focus before recording starts and during recording You can use the optical zoom and digital zoom before recording starts and during recording Changing the LCD monitor display mode by pressing the 4 W button while recording a...

Page 109: ...own menu appears 6 Use the four way controller 23 to change the number of recorded pixels 7 Press the 4 button The Recorded Pixels setting is saved 8 Press the 3 button twice The camera returns to capture status with the current setting Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies m 640 480 Suitable for viewing on a TV or computer screen D 320 240 Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e ma...

Page 110: ... down menu appears 6 Use the four way controller 23 to change the quality level 7 Press the 4 button The Quality Level setting is saved 8 Press the 3 button twice The camera returns to capture status with the current setting Selecting the Quality Level of Movies C Best Clearer images D Better E Good Grainier images Recorded Pixels Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies 1p 32 2 3 4 5 6 1 8 Rec Mode...

Page 111: ...ame Rate 5 Press the four way controller 5 A pull down menu appears 6 Use the four way controller 23 to select 30fps or 15fps 7 Press the 4 button The Frame Rate setting is saved 8 Press the 3 button twice The camera returns to capture status with the current setting Selecting the Frame Rate Recorded Pixels Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies 1p 32 Rec Mode MENU Exit Exit Exit 1 3 6M Recorded P...

Page 112: ... Use the four way controller 23 to choose a color 7 Press the 4 button The Color Mode setting is saved 8 Press the 3 button twice The camera returns to capture status with the current setting Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones Color Mode The color mode setting cannot be changed after a movie is recorded Rec Mode MENU Exit Exit Exit 1 3 6M Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance...

Page 113: ...ler 23 to select Movie anti shake 5 Use the four way controller 45 to select O On or P Off The Movie anti shake setting is saved 6 Press the 3 button twice The camera returns to capture status with the current setting Setting the Movie Anti Shake Function MENU 2 3 4 5 1 6 Rec Mode MENU Exit Exit Exit 1 3 6M Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AE Metering Sensitivity AWB ISO AUTO MENU 30fps...

Page 114: ...y controller 23 to select Optical Zoom 5 Use the four way controller 45 to select O On or P Off The Optical Zoom setting is saved 6 Press the 3 button twice The camera returns to capture status with the current setting Setting the Optical Zoom Rec Mode MENU Exit Exit Exit 1 3 6M Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AE Metering Sensitivity AWB ISO AUTO 2 3 4 5 1 6 MENU 30fps Full Color Movie...

Page 115: ... as Q mode In Q mode you can perform simple editing operations on the images that are played back Follow the procedure below to switch between A mode and Q mode 1 Press the Q button The camera switches to Q mode 1 Press the Q button or shutter release button halfway The camera switches to A mode Refer to Playing Back Images p 42 for instructions To Switch Between A Mode and Q Mode To Switch from A...

Page 116: ...ge appears Similarly if you choose image 2 and press the four way controller 35 the next page appears The icons that appear on the images indicate the following No icon Still picture without sound O with image Still picture with sound C Movie first frame appears O without image Sound file only Press the 4 button 3 button or y on the Zoom f y button to switch to single image display of the selected...

Page 117: ...e recorded on a date is displayed for that date on the calendar O appears for dates on which a sound file was first recorded Use the four way controller 2345 to move the frame Press y on the Zoom f y button to display the images for a date in nine image display Select a date and press the 4 button to switch to single image display of the first image recorded on that date Switching to Folder Displa...

Page 118: ...on changes the magnification continuously You can use the guide at the bottom left of the screen to check which portion of the image is magnified The following operations can be performed while the magnified image is displayed Four way controller 2345 Moves the position to be magnified Zoom f y button y Makes the image bigger max 8 Zoom f y button f Makes the image smaller min 1 1 3 Press the 4 bu...

Page 119: ... to select Quick Zoom 3 Use the four way controller 45 to select O On or P Off O Jumps to 8 magnification P Pressing y on the Zoom f y button once magnifies the image in stages from 1 1 to 8 0 4 Press the 3 button The camera returns to Q mode Setting the Quick Zoom Function Format Sound 03 25 2006 Date Adjust Alarm World Time Setting MENU Exit Exit Exit 1 3 MENU 2 3 1 4 Setting Power Saving Quick ...

Page 120: ... each display mode Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode 1p 83 OK OK OK 03 25 2006 03 25 2006 03 25 2006 14 25 14 25 14 25 100 100 0026 0026 100 0026 F3 3 F3 3 1 250 1 250 F3 3 1 250 03 25 2006 03 25 2006 03 25 2006 14 25 14 25 14 25 200 200 200 6M 100 100 0026 0026 100 0026 Movie Movie Normal Display Histogram Info No Icons ...

Page 121: ...the 4 button during the slideshow pauses the slideshow To resume the slideshow press the 4 button while the slideshow is paused 5 Press any button other than the 4 button or the power switch The slideshow stops You can set the playback interval and also a screen effect and sound effect for when one image changes to the next 1 Press the four way controller 3 in Q mode The Playback Mode Palette appe...

Page 122: ...oose O On or P Off for the sound that is played when one image changes to the next 10 Press the 4 button The slideshow starts using the selected interval and effect Off No effect Wipe The next image slides over the previous one from left to right Checker The next image appears in small square mosaic blocks Fade The current image gradually fades out and the next image fades in The slideshow will co...

Page 123: ...rformed during playback Four way controller 4 Reverse playback Four way controller 2 Pause Zoom w x button x Increases the volume Zoom w x button w Reduces the volume The following operations can be performed while playback is paused Four way controller 4 Frame reverse Four way controller 5 Frame forward Four way controller 2 Releases the Pause function Play 3 Press the four way controller 3 Playb...

Page 124: ...evice that plays back images are different turn both devices on When viewing images on AV equipment with multiple video input terminals such as a TV refer to the operation manual of the device and select the video input terminal to which the camera is connected 4 Turn the camera on You are recommended to use the AC adapter kit K AC8 optional if you intend to use the camera for a long time Dependin...

Page 125: ...0 p 128 Deleted images and sounds can be recovered even if the camera has been turned off after deletion as long as the SD memory card has not been removed However deleted images and sounds cannot be recovered after operations to write data such as taking pictures recording movies protecting images saving DPOF settings resizing images or trimming images have been performed Deleting Single Images S...

Page 126: ... 2 Press the i button The confirmation screen appears 3 Use the four way controller 23 to select Delete Sound 4 Press the 4 button The sound file is deleted Deleting a Sound File Select Delete in Step 3 above to delete both the image and sound file Delete Delete Sound Cancel 100 100 0017 0017 100 0017 OK OK OK OK All Images Sounds All Images Sounds All Images Sounds All Images Sounds All Images So...

Page 127: ... O appears on the selected images and sound files If you select an image and press y on the Zoom f y button the selected image appears in single image display for as long as the button is pressed enabling you to check whether you really want to delete it or not The display returns to the nine image display when you release the button However protected images cannot be displayed in single image dis...

Page 128: ...pears 5 Use the four way controller 23 to select Select Delete 6 Press the 4 button The selected images and sound files are deleted Select Delete Cancel Cancel Cancel OK OK OK OK MENU Delete all selected Delete all selected images sounds images sounds Delete all selected images sounds ...

Page 129: ...irmation dialog appears 3 Use the four way controller 23 to select Delete All 4 Press the 4 button All the images and sound files are deleted Deleting All Images Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted p 129 Recovering Deleted Images 1p 128 1 2 3 4 Delete all images sounds Delete all images sounds Delete all images sounds Delete All Cancel Cancel Cancel OK OK OK OK MENU ...

Page 130: ...nd the files are recovered Recovering Deleted Images After deleting an image once the camera has been turned off after deletion or operations to write data such as taking pictures recording movies protecting images saving DPOF settings resizing images or trimming images have been performed and the SD memory card is removed the message No image to be processed appears in Step 3 and the deleted imag...

Page 131: ... use the four way controller 45 to select another image or sound file 6 Use the four way controller 23 to select Protect 7 Press the 4 button The selected image or sound file is protected Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion Protect To cancel the Protect setting select Unprotect in Step 6 Y appears below the file number on protected images and sound files during playback OK Guide Guide ...

Page 132: ...r way controller 23 to select Protect 7 Press the 4 button All the images and sound files are protected Protecting All Images and Sound Files Protected images and sound files will be deleted when the SD Memory Card or built in memory is formatted To cancel the Protect setting on all your images and sound files select Unprotect in Step 6 OK Guide Guide OK OK Guide OK MENU Slideshow Slideshow Slides...

Page 133: ...controller 3 The Playback Mode Palette appears 3 Use the four way controller 2345 to select n Resize 4 Press the 4 button The screen for choosing the size and quality appears 5 Select Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Use the four way controller 45 to choose the size and quality Use the four way controller 23 to switch between Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Changing the Image Size and Quality R...

Page 134: ...pears Save as is the only available option for protected images 7 Use the four way controller 23 to select Overwrite or Save as 8 Press the 4 button The resized image is saved Cancel Cancel Cancel MENU OK OK OK OK Overwrite Save as Overwrite original image Overwrite original image Overwrite original image ...

Page 135: ...Choose the trimming conditions Zoom f y button Changes the size of the trimmed section Four way controller 2345 Moves the trimming position up down left and right Green button Rotates the trimming frame 6 Press the 4 button The trimmed image is saved with a new file name The trimmed image is saved in the same quality as the original image The number of recorded pixels is selected automatically acc...

Page 136: ...tion screen appears All the images and sound files in the built in memory are copied to the SD Memory Card at once Before copying the images make sure that there is enough space in the SD Memory Card 4 Use the four way controller 23 to select 2 5 Press the 4 button All the images and sound files are copied Copying Images and Sound Files Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or r...

Page 137: ...le you want to copy 7 Press the 4 button The selected image sound file is copied To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built in Memory If sound has been recorded with the image the sound file is copied with the image When a file is copied from the SD Memory Card to the built in memory it is assigned a new file name OK OK OK OK Cancel Cancel Cancel MENU Copy this image sound Copy this image ...

Page 138: ...e the four way controller 23 to choose a digital filter You can preview the results of the filter effect 6 Press the 4 button A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears 7 Use the four way controller 23 to select Overwrite or Save as Save as is the only available option for protected images 8 Press the 4 button The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quali...

Page 139: ...u can preview the results of the brightness adjustment 6 Press the 4 button A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears 7 Use the four way controller 23 to select Overwrite or Save as Save as is the only available option for protected images 8 Press the 4 button The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original Using the Brightness Filt...

Page 140: ...rwrite or Save as Save as is the only available option for protected images 6 Press the 4 button The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original Red eye Compensation The red eye compensation function cannot be used on movies or on images where red eyes cannot be detected on the camera An error message appears in Step 4 The red eye compensation fu...

Page 141: ...the frame selection screen appears 5 Use the four way controller 2345 to choose a frame 6 Press the 4 button or y on the Zoom f y button The selected frame appears in single image display You can choose another frame using either of the following operations Use the four way controller 45 to choose a different frame Press the 3 button or f on the Zoom f y button to return to the 9 frame display of ...

Page 142: ...aking pictures To display the frames available in the built in memory or the SD Memory Card in Step 3 select Y Frame Composite and press the 4 button The Frame Composite function cannot be used on movies or images of size i and smaller An error message appears in Step 4 Using a New Frame Visit the PENTAX website at the URL below to download new frames http www pentax co jp english support digital ...

Page 143: ...first half 2 Press the four way controller 3 The Playback Mode Palette appears 3 Use the four way controller 2345 to select Movie Edit 4 Press the 4 button The movie edit selection screen appears Go to the following pages Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture p 142 Dividing a Movie p 143 Stitching Movies p 144 Editing Movies Protected movies cannot be divided or stitched How to display th...

Page 144: ...ovie frame by frame 5 Advances the movie frame by frame 8 Press the 4 button The selected frame is saved as a still picture Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture OK OK OK OK Save as Still image Divide Movies Divide Movies Stitch Movies Stitch Movies Divide Movies Stitch Movies MENU OK OK OK Guide Guide Guide OK MENU Movie Edit Movie Edit Movie Edit OK Select image to save Select image to ...

Page 145: ... dialog appears 9 Use the four way controller 23 to select Divide 10 Press the 4 button The movie is divided at the specified position and the two portions are saved as new files Dividing a Movie How to display the Movie Edit menu OK Guide Guide OK OK Guide OK MENU Slideshow Slideshow Slideshow Four way controller 4 button Select image for Select image for dividing position dividing position Selec...

Page 146: ...may appear to stop for about one second at the point where the two movies were joined This is because in Movie Edit mode the movie data is edited in units of one second so if the last frame of the first movie lasts less than one second it is drawn out to one second when it is joined to the second movie When two movies are joined together the second movie file is deleted OK OK OK OK Save as Still i...

Page 147: ...und only files Set the following items for each image 1 In Q mode press the four way controller 3 The Playback Mode Palette appears 2 Use the four way controller 2345 to select r DPOF 3 Press the 4 button The screen for selecting Single Image or All Images appears 4 Use the four way controller 23 to select Single Image Printing Single Images Copies Choose the number of copies up to 99 Date Specify...

Page 148: ... the four way controller 45 to choose another image and repeat Steps 6 and 7 8 Press the 4 button The DPOF settings are saved and the screen returns to the DPOF menu Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even if O On was selected in the DPOF settings To cancel DPOF settings set the number of copies to 00 in Step 6 a...

Page 149: ...Steps 6 and 7 in Printing Single Images p 146 for details of how to make the settings 5 Press the 4 button The DPOF settings for all the images are saved and the camera returns to the DPOF setting screen Printing All Images The number of copies specified in the DPOF settings applies to all the images Before printing check that the number is correct Settings for single images are canceled when sett...

Page 150: ...lection screen appears You are recommended to use the AC adapter kit K AC8 when the camera is connected to the printer The printer may not work properly or the image data may be lost if the battery runs out of power while the camera is connected to the printer Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer Depending on the model of printer not all the settings made on the camera such as prin...

Page 151: ...tings on the printer press the 4 button To change the print settings go to Step 7 7 Press the Green button The screen for changing the print settings appears 8 Select Paper Size and press the four way controller 5 The Paper Size screen appears Printing Single Images All Images Select printing mode Select printing mode Single Image DPOF AUTOPRINT OK OK OK OK Copies Print this image Print this image...

Page 152: ...ed according to the settings made on the printer Paper Type with more E supports higher quality paper Quality with more E indicates higher print quality A confirmation dialog appears after each item has been set 13 Press the 3 button The screen returns to the confirmation dialog 14 Press the 4 button The image is printed according to the settings Press the 3 button to cancel printing The power ind...

Page 153: ...s of how to make the settings 4 Press the 4 button A confirmation dialog appears Refer to Steps 7 to 11 of Printing Single Images p 149 and p 150 for details of changing print settings 5 Press the 4 button on the print settings confirmation screen All the images are printed according to the settings Press the 3 button to cancel printing Printing All Images All Images Select printing mode Select pr...

Page 154: ...n A confirmation dialog appears Refer to Steps 7 to 11 of Printing Single Images p 149 and p 150 for details of changing print settings 4 Press the 4 button The images are printed according to the settings Press the 3 button to cancel printing Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer when you have finished printing 1 Turn off the camera 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and pr...

Page 155: ...urrent file appear on the LCD monitor 1 Recording time 2 Remaining recordable time 4 Press the shutter release button fully Recording starts The self timer lamp blinks during recording When the Green button is pressed during recording an index can be added to the current sound file 5 Press the shutter release button fully Recording stops Program Program Guide Guide MENU OK OK OK OK Program Guide 1...

Page 156: ...cording continues until you take your finger off the button This is useful for making short sound recordings such as for the user sound in the Sound menu Sound is saved in WAVE monaural files Pressing the 4 button clears the voice recording screen from the LCD monitor Press the 4 button again to display the voice recording screen ...

Page 157: ...lume If there are no recorded indexes Four way controller 4 Reverses playback Four way controller 5 Fast forwards playback If there are recorded indexes Four way controller 4 Plays back starting from the previous index Four way controller 5 Plays back starting from the next index The following operations can be performed while playback is paused Four way controller 2 Resumes playback Four way cont...

Page 158: ... Voice Memo 4 Press the 4 button Recording starts You can record until the SD Memory Card or built in memory is full 5 Press the 4 button Recording stops Recording a Voice Memo A voice memo cannot be added to an image that already has a voice memo or that was taken in Synchro Sound Record mode Delete the old voice memo and record a new one p 124 A voice memo cannot be added to protected Z images p...

Page 159: ... controller 2 Playback starts The following operations can be performed during playback Zoom w xbutton x Increases the volume Zoom w xbutton w Reduces the volume 3 Press the four way controller 3 Playback stops Playing Back a Voice Memo Sound files for images taken in Synchro Sound Record mode can be played back in the same manner Deleting a Sound File 1p 124 2 1 2 3 14 25 14 25 14 25 100 100 0038...

Page 160: ...returns to Capture mode or Playback mode Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built in Memory Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable Formatting will delete protected images and any data recorded on the card with a camera other than this camera SD Memory Cards formatted on a PC or device other than the camera cannot be used Be sure to fo...

Page 161: ...roller 23 to choose the date and time display style Choose mm dd yy dd mm yy or yy mm dd 5 Press the four way controller 5 The frame moves to 24h 6 Use the four way controller 23 to select 24h 24 hour display or 12h 12 hour display Changing the Date and Time Format Sound 03 25 2006 Date Adjust Alarm World Time Setting MENU Exit Exit Exit 1 3 MENU How to display the u Setting menu Four way controll...

Page 162: ...th 11 Press the four way controller 5 The frame moves to the day field Use the four way controller 23 to change the day After changing the day change the year in the same manner 12 Change the time in the same way as in Steps 7 to 10 If you selected 12h in Step 6 the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time 13 Press the 4 button The date and time settings are saved When you fini...

Page 163: ... Set the volume to 0 to mute the start up sound shutter sound operation sound and self timer sound 5 Use the four way controller 23 to select Start up Sound 6 Press the four way controller 5 A pull down menu appears Changing the Sound Settings Changing the Operation Volume Changing the Sound Type Format Sound 03 25 2006 Date Adjust Alarm World Time Setting MENU Exit Exit Exit 1 3 MENU How to displ...

Page 164: ... as the start up sound or shutter sound The sound to be used is recorded with the camera p 153 1 Select USER in Steps 7 and 8 above 2 Press the 4 button The Playback screen appears if a sound that can be used as the user sound has been saved in the camera USER appears for the sound set as the user sound 3 Use the four way controller 45 to choose a sound file Four way controller 2 Plays back the fi...

Page 165: ...controller 23 to select Off Once or Everyday and press the 4 button 5 Press the four way controller 3 Next set the Time 6 Press the four way controller 5 The frame moves to the hour field 7 Use the four way controller 23 to change the hour then press 5 The frame moves to the minute field Change the minutes in the same manner Setting the Alarm Setting the Alarm Format Sound 03 25 2006 Date Adjust A...

Page 166: ...e alarm frequency and time 3 Press the 3 button twice The camera returns to capture status The Clock mode screen appears and the alarm rings for one minute when the set time is reached while the camera is turned off You can stop the alarm by pressing any button on the camera while the alarm is ringing Checking the Alarm Turning the Alarm Off The alarm will not ring if the camera is on when the set...

Page 167: ...ion screen appears The city that is currently selected blinks on the map 5 Use the four way controller 45 to change the Destination city The current time location and time difference of the selected city appear 6 Use the four way controller 23 to select DST 7 Use the four way controller 45 to select O On or P Off Select O On if the Destination city uses daylight saving time Setting the World Time ...

Page 168: ...s the Destination city W Displays the time in the city selected as the Hometown city 6 Press the 4 button The Select time setting is saved 7 Press the 3 button twice The camera returns to A mode or Q mode X Destination appears on the LCD monitor when the camera returns to A mode and World Time is selected Select W Hometown in Step 3 of p 165 to set the city and DST setting for the Hometown city Di...

Page 169: ...ge on the H Setting menu 2 Press the four way controller 5 The Language screen appears 3 Use the four way controller 2345 to select the language 4 Press the 4 button The selected language is set to be displayed Changing the Display Language Format Sound 03 25 2006 Date Adjust Alarm World Time Setting MENU Exit Exit Exit 1 3 MENU How to display the u Setting menu Four way controller 3 button MENU E...

Page 170: ...older Name setting is saved Changing the Image Folder Name Standard xxxPENTX where xxx is the 3 digit folder number Date xxx_mmdd 3 digit folder number_month day xxx_ddmm 3 digit folder number_day month when the date style is set to dd mm yy Format Sound 03 25 2006 Date Adjust Alarm World Time Setting MENU Exit Exit Exit 1 3 MENU How to display the u Setting menu Four way controller 3 button 4 but...

Page 171: ... camera to a PictBridge compatible printer 4 Press the 4 button The USB Connection setting is saved Changing the USB Connection Mode Refer to the PC Connection Manual for instructions on connecting the camera to a computer Do not connect the camera to your PC while PictBridge is selected for the USB Connection mode And do not connect the camera to your printer while PC is selected Format Sound 03 ...

Page 172: ...s the 4 button The Video Out setting is saved Changing the Video Output Format Depending on the country or region images and sound files may fail to be played back if the video output format is set different from the one in use there If this happens change the video output format setting Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 1p 122 Format Sound 03 25 2006 Date Adjust Alarm World Time Setting MENU ...

Page 173: ...utton The camera returns to Capture mode or Playback mode The LCD monitor is displayed with the set brightness To change the brightness setting perform the above steps again Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor Format Sound 03 25 2006 Date Adjust Alarm World Time Setting MENU Exit Exit Exit 1 3 MENU How to display the u Setting menu Four way controller 3 button Setting Folder Name USB Conne...

Page 174: ...controller 23 to select 2min 1min 30sec 15sec 5sec or Off 4 Press the 4 button The Power Saving setting is saved Using the Power Saving Function Power Saving does not function in the following situations in Playback mode while the camera is connected to a PC or printer when using the AC adapter while recording a movie Format Sound 03 25 2006 Date Adjust Alarm World Time Setting MENU Exit Exit Exit...

Page 175: ... Press the 4 button The Auto Power Off setting is saved Setting Auto Power Off Auto Power Off does not function in the following situations during a slideshow or movie playback while the camera is connected to a PC or printer Format Sound 03 25 2006 Date Adjust Alarm World Time Setting MENU Exit Exit Exit 1 3 MENU How to display the u Setting menu Four way controller 3 button 4 button Setting Gree...

Page 176: ... 5 Use the four way controller 45 to choose an image for the start up screen 6 Press the 4 button The Start up Screen setting is saved Changing the Start up Screen Once the start up screen has been set it will not be deleted even if the original image is deleted or the SD Memory Card or built in memory is formatted Select Off to hide the start up screen OK Guide Guide OK OK Guide OK MENU Slideshow...

Page 177: ...ion In the example Z is pressed to move AE Metering up 4 Press the 4 button Each time you press the four way controller 23 AE Metering moves up one position in the menu 5 Once AE Metering is moved to the top press the Green Button or the 3 button The Menu Order setting is saved Changing the Menu Order How to display the A Rec Mode menu Green button Four way controller 3 button Rec Mode MENU Exit E...

Page 178: ... select Reset 6 Press the 4 button The settings return to the defaults You can reset the menu order to its default 1 Use the four way controller 23 to select Reset on the H Setting menu 2 Press the four way controller 5 The Reset screen appears Resetting to Default Settings Reset The following settings are not affected by resetting Date Adjust Language World Time Video Out and Menu Order Resetting...

Page 179: ...r way controller 23 to select Reset menu item order 4 Press the 4 button A confirmation dialog for resetting the menu item order appears 5 Use the four way controller 23 to select Reset 6 Press the 4 button The menu order is reset ...

Page 180: ...ff press and hold down the 4 button to display the clock on the LCD monitor 1 Press and hold down the 4 button The camera turns on and the clock appears on the screen The camera turns off automatically after approximately 10 seconds Pressing the power switch turns the camera off immediately 4 button ...

Page 181: ...hi Toronto Colombo New York Kathmandu Halifax Dacca Central and South America Mexico City East Asia Yangon Lima Bangkok Santiago Kuala Lumpur Caracas Vientiane Buenos Aires Singapore Sao Paulo Phnom Penh Rio de Janeiro Ho Chi Minh Europe Lisbon Jakarta Madrid Hong Kong London Beijing Paris Shanghai Amsterdam Manila Milan Taipei Rome Seoul Berlin Tokyo Stockholm Guam Athens Oceania Perth Helsinki A...

Page 182: ...Items Item Default Setting LastMemory Setting Reset Setting Page Recorded Pixels P 2816 2112 Yes Yes p 89 Quality Level D Better Yes Yes p 91 White Balance F Auto Yes p 92 AE Metering L Multi segment Yes p 94 Sensitivity Auto Yes p 96 EV Compensation 0 0 Yes p 82 AF Setting Focusing Area J Multiple Yes Yes p 97 Focus Limiter On Yes Yes p 98 Movie Recorded Pixels m 640 480 Yes Yes p 107 Quality Lev...

Page 183: ...etting Page Sound Volume 3 Yes Yes p 161 Start up Sound 1 Yes Yes Shutter Sound 1 Yes Yes Operation Sound 1 Yes Yes Self timer Sound On Yes Yes Date Adjust Date Style date According to initial setting Yes No p 38 Date Style time According to initial setting Yes No Date According to initial setting Yes No Time According to initial setting Yes No Alarm Alarm Setting Off Yes Yes p 163 Time 0 00 Yes Y...

Page 184: ...Yes p 119 Screen Effect Wipe Yes Yes Sound Effect On Yes Yes Digital Filter B W No p 136 Brightness Filter Standard No p 137 Start up Screen Optio Logo screen Yes Yes p 174 Item Function Default Setting LastMemory Setting Reset Setting Page Q button Operation Mode Q mode Zoom w x button Zoom Position Full wide angle Yes p 80 Four way controller 2 Drive Mode 9 Standard Yes p 76 p 77 p 78 3 Shooting...

Page 185: ...Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1 Continuous Shooting No Yes No No No No No Yes No No c HS Cont Shooting No Yes No No No No No Yes No No k Interval Shoot No Yes Yes No No No No Yes Yes No Standard Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes q Macro Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes s Infinity No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Pan Focus No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Manual Focus No Yes Yes Yes No...

Page 186: ...Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes k Interval Shoot Yes Yes Yes No 12 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Standard Yes Yes Yes No 12 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes q Macro Yes Yes Yes Yes 12 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes s Infinity Yes Yes Yes No 12 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Pan Focus Yes Yes Yes No 12 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Manual Focus Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No 14 Recorded Pixels Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Quality Level No No No No No ...

Page 187: ...K BC8 Battery charger D BC8 AC plug cord AC plug cord name differs depending on the country Rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI8 USB cable I USB7 AV cable I AVC7 Strap O ST20 O ST24 Genuine leather strap O ST8 Silver chain strap O ST30 Waterproof strap for underwater use Camera case O CC48 Products marked with an asterisk are the same as those supplied with the camera ...

Page 188: ...a p 158 Card locked The SD Memory Card is write protected p 30 Compression error This message appears when you have exceeded the capacity limit of the SD Memory Card while taking pictures No image sound There are no image sound files on the SD Memory Card Movie recording stopped This message appears when the internal temperature of the camera has exceeded normal operating limits while recording a ...

Page 189: ...d This message appears when the camera takes more than five seconds to display an image due to image processing or when the SD Memory Card or built in memory is being formatted Alarm is set This message appears when the alarm is set and before the camera automatically turns off No paper in the printer There is no paper in the printer No ink in the printer There is no ink in the printer Printer err...

Page 190: ... is set to OFF Press the 4 W button to turn LCD monitor on p 83 Image is displayed but is hard to see Image on LCD monitor may be hard to see when taking pictures outside in sunlight Increase brightness of LCD monitor p 171 Shutter will not release Flash is charging Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging Wait until charging is finished No available space on SD Memory Card or in the b...

Page 191: ...e subject is outside the focusing area aim the camera at the subject and lock the focus press shutter release button halfway then compose picture and press the shutter release button fully Subject is too close Set focus mode to q p 85 Focus mode is set to q Normal pictures will be out of focus if taken with focus mode set to q Flash does not discharge Flash mode is set to a flash off Set to Auto o...

Page 192: ... III Movie MOV QuickTime Motion JPEG VGA video approx 30fps 15fps PCM system monaural sound full color sepia black and white Sound Voice memo voice recording WAVE PCM system monaural Synchro sound record Quality Level Still Picture C Best D Better E Good Storage Medium Built in memory approx 10 5 MB SD Memory Card C Best D Better E Good Built in Memory 128MB Built in Memory 128MB Built in Memory 1...

Page 193: ...38 mm 114 mm in 35 mm format Aperture f 3 3 f 4 Lens Composition 11 elements in 9 groups three aspherical elements Zoom Type Electrically driven Picture Range Approx 16 5 mm 12 3 mm screen is filled Macro mode Digital Zoom Capture Mode Max 4 combines with 3 optical zoom to give zoom magnification equivalent to 12 LCD Monitor 2 5 inch low reflection TFT color LCD monitor with backlight with brightn...

Page 194: ...sm AE metering TTL metering by sensor multi segment center weighted spot EV Compensation 2 EV can be set in 1 3 EV steps Shooting Modes Green Program Night Scene Movie Voice Recording Frame Composite Landscape Flower Portrait Underwater Underwater Movie Surf Snow Synchro Sound Record Sport Pet Candlelight Kids Soft Self portrait Fireworks Sunset Food Text Museum Natural Skin Tone Report Digital Fi...

Page 195: ...ing Actual time may differ depending on usage conditions Movie Recording Time 80 min Sound Recording Time 240 min Max Charging Time Approx 100 min In Out Port PC AV terminal DC input terminal Video Output Format NTSC PAL monaural PictBridge Printer PictBridge compatible printer Print Modes Print One Print All DPOF AUTOPRINT Paper Size Card L 2L Postcard 100 mm 150 mm 4 6 8 10 Letter 11 17 A4 A3 pr...

Page 196: ...ufacturer If there is no representative of the manufacturer in your country send the equipment to the manufacturer with postage prepaid In this case it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required If the equipment is covered by warranty repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge and the equipmen...

Page 197: ...ors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy Therefore we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union ...

Page 198: ...lled 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...

Page 199: ...mpliant 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 incl...

Page 200: ... In some countries your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one Please contact your local authority for further details By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which co...

Page 201: ... 55 74 Sport 55 EFHG Pet 56 70 x Candlelight 56 66 Q Kids 56 X Soft 56 S Self portrait 56 y Fireworks 56 66 P Sunset 57 D Food 57 NONOText 57 75 J Museum 57 z Natural Skin Tone 57 R Report 57 A AC adapter 27 Adapter plug 25 Adding sound Voice Memo 156 AE metering 94 Alarm 163 Auto Red eye c 87 Auto F 92 Auto Power Off 173 Auto 87 Autofocus conditions 97 AV equipment 122 B B W 110 136 Basic mode 64...

Page 202: ...5 Focusing 85 Focusing Area 97 Folder display 115 Format 158 Four way controller 45 47 Frame Composite 139 Frame Rate 32 109 G Green Button 44 46 58 Green Mode A 64 H High Speed Continuous Shooting c 77 Histogram 84 Hometown 38 I Infinity s 85 Installing a battery 23 Instant Review 41 99 Interval 78 Interval Shoot k 78 L Language 36 167 LCD monitor brightness 171 M Macro q 85 Magnify y 116 Manual ...

Page 203: ...8 Red eye reduction cd 87 88 Resetting settings 176 Resize 131 Rotating 43 S Saturation 101 Saving as still picture movie 142 Saving by date 168 Saving settings 103 SD Memory Card 28 Select time 166 Self timer g 76 Sensitivity 96 Sepia 110 136 Setting the exposure 82 Shade H 92 Sharpness 100 Shooting information 83 118 Shooting Mode 53 Shooting with sound 74 Shutter release button 41 44 46 Slidesh...

Page 204: ...202 9 Appendix W Waterproof and dustproof 5 72 White Balance 92 World Time 165 Z Zoom button 44 46 Zoom xw 80 ...

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