Pentax Optio 30 Operating Manual

Digital Camera

Operating Manual

To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.

Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Optio 30 Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities.

Regarding copyrights

Images taken using the Optio 30 that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, industrial enterprise or as items for display. Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also.

Regarding trademarks

• The SD logo is a trademark.

• PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.

• Optio is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.

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

• This product supports PRINT Image Matching II. When used in combination, PRINT Image Matching II enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Copyright PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

• “PictBridge” allows the user to connect the printer and digital camera directly, using the unified standard for the direct printout of images. You can print images directly from the camera through a few simple operations.

To users of this camera

• There is a possibility that recorded data may be deleted or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.

• The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is

99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. However, this has no effect on the recorded image.

• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual are different from the actual product.

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA

Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but please pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the following symbols during use.

Warning

Caution

Warning

• Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera. High voltages are present within the camera, and there is therefore a danger of electric shocks.

• If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of, for example, the camera being dropped, please do not under any circumstances touch such exposed portions, as there is a danger of receiving an electric shock.

• Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous. Please take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks.

• To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory Card out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if accidentally swallowed.

• Use an AC adapter of the power and voltage specified for exclusive use with this product. The use of an AC adapter other than that specified exclusively for use with this product may cause fire or electric shocks.

• If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter and contact your nearest PENTAX service center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.

• Discontinue use of the AC adapter during thunderstorms. This can cause a fire or electrical shock.

These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience serious difficulties if the warnings are not heeded.

These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience minor or middling difficulties or physical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded.

Caution

• Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode.

• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The battery could explode or catch fire. Of the batteries that can be used in this camera, only the Ni-MH battery can be recharged.

• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately.

• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes, wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.

• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.

• Some portions of the camera heat up during use, so please take care, as there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time.

• Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns.

• Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a risk of discoloring.

• 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 eyes or in your mouth.

Care to be Taken During Handling

• Take the international warranty card with you when you travel abroad. Also take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad.

• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or during travelling). PENTAX is not responsible for consequential damages (costs incurred as a result of taking pictures, loss of benefits that were to be obtained through taking pictures) arising from failure of this product.

• The lens on this camera is not exchangeable. The lens is not removable.

• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol benzene.

• Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot inside.

• Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided. Remove from case and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage.

• Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid, wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth.

• Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure. Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, or ship, etc.

• The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

• The liquid crystal display will become black at temperatures of approximately 60°C (140°F) but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to.

• The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low temperatures. This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault.

• Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high-performance.

• If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided.

• Avoid contact with garbage, dirt, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, salt, etc. as this may cause damage to the camera. If rain or drops of water get onto the camera, please wipe dry.

• Refer to “Precautions when using an SD Memory Card” (p.16) regarding the SD Memory Card.

• Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor. This could cause breakage or malfunction.

• Be careful not to sit down with the camera in your back pocket as this may damage the exterior of the camera or the LCD monitor.

• When using a tripod with the camera, be careful not to overtighten the screw in the tripod socket on the camera.

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA .............................................1

Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................2

CONTENTS......................................................................................4

Contents of the Operating Manual....................................................7

Checking Package Contents ............................................................8

Names of Parts.................................................................................9

Names of Operating Parts..............................................................10

Getting Started 11

Attaching the Strap.............................................................................11

Powering the Camera .........................................................................12

Installing the Batteries ....................................................................12

Using the AC Adapter (optional) .....................................................14

Installing / Removing the SD Memory Card .....................................15

Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................17

Playback Only Mode.......................................................................17

Initial Settings .....................................................................................18

Setting the Display Language.........................................................18

Setting the Date and Time ..............................................................19

Setting the Recorded Pixels and the Quality Levels.......................20

Quick Start 22

Taking Still Pictures............................................................................22

Playing Back Still Pictures.................................................................24

Playing Back Images ......................................................................24

Playing Back Previous or Next Images ..........................................24

Common Operations 26

Using the Button Functions...............................................................26

Capture Mode.................................................................................26

Playback Mode...............................................................................27

Setting the Menus ...............................................................................28

How to Display the Menus ..............................................................28

Basic Operation of the SIMPLE Menu............................................29

SIMPLE Menu List ..........................................................................29

Basic Operation of the FULL Menu ................................................31

FULL Menu List ..............................................................................33

Taking Pictures 35

Setting the Shooting Functions.........................................................35

Changing the Mode ........................................................................35

Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode .........................37

Selecting the Focus Mode..............................................................38

Selecting the Flash Mode...............................................................40

Selecting the Recorded Pixels........................................................41

Selecting the Quality Levels ...........................................................42

Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting

(White Balance)..............................................................................44

Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) .........................................45

Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure

(AE Metering) .................................................................................46

Setting the Sensitivity .....................................................................47

Setting the Image Sharpness .........................................................48

Setting the Color Saturation ...........................................................49

Setting the Image Contrast.............................................................50

Taking Pictures ...................................................................................51

Setting the Functions (Program Mode)...........................................51

Selecting the Picture Mode according to the Shooting Scene

(Picture Mode) ................................................................................52

Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode).....................55

Using the Self-Timer.......................................................................57

Continuous Shooting

(Continuous Shooting / Multi Continuous Shooting).......................58

Using the Zoom ..............................................................................59

EV Compensation...........................................................................61

Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode) .................................62

Changing the Recorded Pixels Setting

When Taking Movie Pictures..........................................................64

Changing the Color Mode Setting When Taking Movie Pictures.... 66

Taking Time-lapse Movie Pictures (Fast Fwd Movie).....................68

Saving the Settings (Memory) ...........................................................70

Saving the Menu Items (Memory) ..................................................70

Playback / Deleting 72

Playing Back Images ..........................................................................72

Playing Back Still Pictures..............................................................72

Zoom Display..................................................................................72

Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode .......................73

Nine Image Display ........................................................................74

Playing Back Movie Pictures ..........................................................75

Copying Files ......................................................................................76

Deleting Images ..................................................................................78

Deleting a Single Image .................................................................78

Deleting All Images.........................................................................79

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) .....................................80

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)..................................................81

Printing Single Image .....................................................................81

Printing All Images..........................................................................83

Printing Directly from the Camera Connected to a Printer

(PictBridge)..........................................................................................84

Connecting the Camera to the Printer............................................84

Printing Single Image .....................................................................85

Printing All Images..........................................................................86

Printing Using the Printing Service Settings (DPOF)......................86

Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer ...................................87

Editing / Settings 88

Editing Images ....................................................................................88

Changing the Image Size ...............................................................88

Trimming Images............................................................................90

Editing Images with Digital Filters...................................................92

Camera Settings..................................................................................94

Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory ................ 94

Changing the Date Style and Date / Time ......................................95

Changing the Display Language ....................................................95

Changing the Start-up Screen / Background Color ........................96

Sleep Timeout ................................................................................98

Setting Auto Power Off...................................................................98

Changing the USB Connection Mode.............................................99

Resetting to Default Settings [Reset]..............................................99

Appendix 100

Messages...........................................................................................100

Troubleshooting................................................................................102

Main Specifications ..........................................................................104

Optional Accessories .......................................................................106

WARRANTY POLICY.........................................................................108

Contents of the Operating Manual

This operating manual contains the following chapters.

1 Getting Started ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions.

2 Quick Start––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if you want to start taking pictures straightaway.

3 Common Operations –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the buttons and how to use the menus. For more details, refer to the respective [Taking Pictures], [Playback / Deleting] and [Editing / Settings] chapters.

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

This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and how to set the relevant functions, including how to use the virtual mode dial to change the capture mode and how to select the Picture mode best suited to the shooting scene.

5 Playback / Deleting –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains how to play back images and how to delete images on the camera.

6 Editing / Settings–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

7 Appendix –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This tells you about the messages displayed on the LCD monitor and what to do in the event of trouble.

The meanings of the symbols used in this operating manual are explained below.

Shows reference page number explaining a related operation.

e,H,A,B,J,

L,I,C,K,E,

C,F

Shows information useful to know.

Shows precautions to take when operating the camera.

Icons displayed above titles represent the capture modes that can be used with that function. Ex.

Setting the Image Sharpness

eHABJLICKEF

Checking Package Contents

Camera

Optio 30

USB cable

I-USB6 (*)

Operating Manual

(PC Connection Manual)

About items marked with (∗) ∗ Items marked with (∗) are also available as optional accessories. For other

optional accessories, refer to the list on page 106.

AA Alkaline batteries (2) Operating Manual

Strap

O-ST18 (∗)

Software

(CD-ROM) S-SW18

(this manual)

∗Type of AC plug cord

D-CO2A Australia / D-CO2B United Kingdom / D-CO2E Europe / D-CO2H Hong Kong / D-CO2J Japan / D-CO2K Korea / D-CO2U North America, Canada

Names of Parts

Front

Back

Shutter release button

Power switch

Self-timer lamp

Flash

DC input terminal

USB output terminal

Lens

Viewfinder lamp (red) Viewfinder

Strap lug

LCD monitor

Battery / Card cover

Tripod socket

Names of Operating Parts

)/i button

Zoom/f/y button

b/Z button

OK button

Four-way controller (2345)

Q Playback button MENU button

Guide indications

A guide to available button operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below.

Four-way controller (2) 2 Zoom/f/y button Four-way controller (3) Four-way controller (4) Four-way controller (5) MENU button Z button Q Playback button

3 for digital zoom y 4 for trimming 5

i button

Q OK button

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop.

Getting Started

Powering the Camera

Getting Started

Battery / Card cover

(Using AA batteries)

2 2

(Using CR-V3)

Installing the Batteries

Install batteries in the camera. Use one CR-V3, or use two AA lithium batteries, AA Ni-MH batteries, or AA alkaline batteries.

1 Slide the battery / card cover in the direction indicated

by the arrow and flip the cover open.

2 Insert the batteries according to the +- indicator in

the battery chamber.

Close the battery / card cover and push horizontally to lock.

When using for a prolonged period, please use the AC adapter D-AC5 (optional) (p.14).

• CR-V3 battery, AA alkaline and AA lithium batteries are not rechargeable.

• Do not open the battery / card cover or remove the batteries when the power switch is on.

• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries. Otherwise, the batteries may leak.

• If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert new batteries after a long time, follow the procedure for “Setting the Date and Time” (p.19).

• Insert batteries correctly. Batteries inserted backwards may cause malfunction.

Number of Captures and Playback Time (At 25°C, with new batteries)

Captures (Using flash 50% of the time)

Image storage

capacity

CR-V3 Approx. 600 CR-V3 Approx. 520 min.

Ni-MH batteries Approx. 420 Ni-MH batteries Approx. 340 min.

AA alkaline batteries Approx. 140 AA alkaline batteries Approx. 240 min.

• These figures are based on PENTAX measuring conditions. Results may vary depending on the capture mode and shooting conditions.

Playback

Playback time

• Generally, battery performance temporarily deteriorates as the temperature decreases. When the camera is used in a cold environment, keep this product warm by holding it in some protection against cold or inside the clothes. Battery performance once deteriorated due to low temperature will be recovered when the batteries are returned to room temperature.

• Due to the characteristics of AA alkaline batteries, camera performance may deteriorate at low temperatures. Use of other batteries (such as CR-V3) is recommended when using the camera at low temperatures.

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

• You can maximize battery life by turning off the LCD monitor, and using the viewfinder to take pictures.

Battery Level Indicator

You can check the battery level by the * symbol displayed 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] : After the message is displayed, the camera will turn off.

Getting Started

To power outlet

Getting Started

Using the AC Adapter (optional)

If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC, use of the AC adapter D-AC5 (optional) is recommended.

1 Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC

input terminal on the camera.

2 Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. 3 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 connections are secure between the camera, AC adapter, AC plug cord terminal and power outlet. If the cord becomes disconnected while the data is being recorded on the SD Memory Card, the data may be lost.

• When using the AC adapter, be sure to read the operating manual accompanying the AC adapter D-AC5.

• You cannot charge Ni-MH batteries in the camera by connecting the AC adapter. To charge Ni-MH batteries, use an Ni-MH battery charger.

Installing / Removing the SD Memory Card

SD Memory Card

This camera uses an SD Memory Card. Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted (? icon on the LCD monitor), or in the Built-in memory if no card is inserted (@ icon on the LCD monitor). Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.

1 Slide the battery / card cover in the direction indicated

by the arrow and flip the cover open.

2 Insert the 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.

3 Close the battery / card cover and push horizontally to

lock.

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

Getting Started

Data Backup

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

Precautions when using an SD Memory Card

Getting Started

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

• The SD Memory Card has a write-protect switch. Moving the switch to the [Lock] position prevents the recording and deleting of data and the formatting of the card and protects all saved data.

• When you purchase the SD Memory Cards, access the PENTAX website and confirm beforehand if they have compatibilty with your camera. Inquiries on the card compatibility can also be answered by your nearest PENTAX service center.

• SD Memory Cards formatted on a PC or device other than the camera cannot be used. Be sure to format the card with the camera.

• The SD Memory Card may be hot when removed immediately after camera use. Be careful.

• Do not remove the card or turn off the camera when recording data or playing back images from the SD Memory Card, or when connected to a PC with the USB cable. This could cause data loss or card damage.

• Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Do not get it wet or leave it in a high temperature location.

• New cards or cards used in another camera must be formatted before use. For more information about formatting the card, see “Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory” (p.94).

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card while the card is being formatted. The card may be damaged and become unusable.

• Data stored on an SD Memory Card may be deleted under the following conditions. PENTAX does not accept any liability regarding deleted data. (1) When the user mishandles the SD Memory Card (2) When the SD Memory Card is placed in a location with static electricity or

electrical interference (3) When the card is not used for a long time (4) When the card, the AC adapter, or battery is removed while recording or

reading data on the SD Memory Card

• The SD Memory Card has a finite operating life. The stored data may become unreadable after long periods of disuse. Please periodically backup important data onto your PC.

• Avoid using or storing your card where static electricity or electrical interference can occur.

• Do not use or store your card where it may be exposed to sudden temperature changes, condensation, or direct sunlight.

Write-protect switch

Turning the Camera On and Off

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Power switch

Q Playback button

Press the power switch.

The camera will turn on. The lens cover opens and the lens extends. Press the power switch again to turn the camera off.

Card check feature

When the camera is turned on and the Built-in memory is being used, @ appears on the LCD monitor. When the SD Memory Card is being used, ? appears on the LCD monitor. When the SD Memory Card write-protect switch is set to LOCK, Y appears and images

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Playback Only Mode

Press the power switch while pressing the Q Playback button to activate the Playback Only mode.

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Getting Started

• When the camera is turned on in Playback Only mode, the lens does not extend.

• To switch from Playback Only mode to Capture mode, press the power switch twice to turn the camera off and then on again.

Playing Back Still Pictures 1 p.72

Initial Settings

Getting Started

Power switch

Four-way controller OK button

If the initial settings screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure below to set the display language and current date and time. If the date and time that appear at the bottom right of the LCD monitor are not the current date and time, follow the instructions for “Changing the Date Style and Date / Time” (p.95) to set the correct date and time. The Initial Settings are not needed if the above screens do not appear.

Setting the Display Language

You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed from the following: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese and Japanese.

1 Turn the camera on. 2 Use the four-way controller (45)

to select the display language.

The default setting is English.

3 Press the OK button.

Initial Settings

English

Français

Deutsch Español

Italiano

Exit OK

You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to “Changing the Display Language” (p.95).

Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time, and the display style.

Use the four-way controller ( to select the date and time display style.

)

Date Adjust

Date Style

Exit OK

01 01

/ /

00 00

mm/dd/yy

2004

Getting Started

24h

2 Press the four-way controller (5).

2 and 3 will be displayed above and below “24h”.

Date Adjust

Date Style

Exit OK

mm/dd/yy

01 01 2004

00 00

24h

3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select 24h

(24-hour display) or 12h (12-hour display).

4 Press the four-way controller (5).

2 and 3 will be displayed above and below the month.

Date Adjust

Date Style

Exit OK

mm/dd/yy

01 01 2004

12 00

12h

5 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the month. 6 Press the four-way controller (5).

2 and 3 will be displayed above and below the day.

Date Adjust

Date Style

Exit OK

mm/dd/yy

01 01 2004

12 00

12h

7 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the day and press the four-way controller (5) again.

Getting Started

2 and 3 will be displayed above and below the year.

Date Adjust

Date Style

Exit OK

mm/dd/yy

03 01 2004

12 00

8 Repeat step 7 to change the [year], [hour], and

[minutes].

9 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take a picture. When you set the date and time using the MENU button, you will return to the Menu screen. Press the OK button again.

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

• When the initial settings screen is displayed, you can cancel the settings operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing the MENU button. If this is done, the initial settings screen will be displayed next time you turn the camera on.

• You can change the settings after they have been made. Refer to “Changing the Date Style and Date / Time” (p.95).

Setting the Recorded Pixels and the Quality Levels

You can set the size and quality of the recorded pixels to correspond with the application of the image. A much clearer image can be obtained and printed when both the recorded sizes and the pixel quality star levels are greater.

12h

Use the [A Rec. Mode] menu for setting. See “Basic Operation of the FULL Menu” (p.31) , “Selecting the Recorded Pixels” (p.41) and “Selecting the Quality Levels” (p.42) for the setting procedure.

Selecting Recorded Pixels and Suitable Applications

2048×1536 Suitable for printing on A4 paper

1600×1200 Suitable for printing on A5 paper

1024×768 Suitable for printing on postcards

640×480 Suitable for attaching to e-mails or for creating websites

The default setting is [2048×1536].

Selecting Quality Levels and Suitable Applications

Best Lowest compression ratio. Suitable for photo prints.

Better

Good

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

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

The default setting is [C].

Approximate Number of Recordable Images, Recorded Pixels

and Quality Levels

Quality Level

Recorded Pixels

2048×1536 7 13 19

1600×1200122028

1024×768 25 46 58

640×480 54 84 103

• The above table indicates the number of images when using the Built-in memory (16MB).

• The above table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capture mode, SD Memory Card, etc.

Best

Better

GoodEMovie pictures

(320×240)

42 sec. 155 sec.

Movie pictures

(160×120)

Getting Started

Settings in the SIMPLE Menu

This camera has two types of menus: SIMPLE menu, which can set commonly used functions, and FULL menu, which can set all functions. In the SIMPLE menu, the recorded pixels and quality level are set together with Image Quality.

Basic Operation of the SIMPLE Menu 1p.29

Quick Start

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Taking Still Pictures

Viewfinder lamp (red) Power switch Shutter release button

Quick Start

Zoom/f/y button

LCD monitor

For the simplest procedure to take still pictures: The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions.

1 Press the power switch.

The camera will turn on.

2 Confirm the subject and shooting

information on the LCD monitor.

The focus frame in the middle of the LCD monitor indicates the zone of automatic focusing. You can change the size of the subject by pressing the Zoom button.

x : Makes the subject bigger w : Makes the subject smaller

You can check the size of the subject by looking through the viewfinder.

Focus frame

3 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus.

4 Press the shutter release button.

The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 1.5 seconds (Instant Review) and recorded on the SD Memory Card or in the Builtin memory. (The viewfinder lamp blinks slowly while the image is being recorded.)

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Using the Shutter Release Button

The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows.

• Press halfway

When the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway), the focus, exposure and white balance are locked. You can find the following information on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder lamp.

1. Autofocus frame

If the subject is in focus, the frame will light green. If the subject is out of focus, the frame will light red.

2. Viewfinder lamp

The viewfinder lamp (red) lights when the flash charge is completed. The viewfinder lamp blinks when the flash is charging. You cannot take a picture while the flash is charging or the camera is recording an image.

• Press down fully

The picture is taken.

[Poor focusing conditions] The camera may not focus if the subject is in a condition shown below. Lock the focus on something that is the same distance away as the subject (press the shutter release button halfway), and press the shutter release button fully when you have composed your picture.

• Objects that lack contrast such as a blue sky or white walls

• Dark places or objects, and conditions that prevent light being reflected back

• Finely patterned objects

• Fast moving objects

• When an object in the foreground and one in the background are in the same picture

• Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background)

Quick Start

Instant Review

The Instant Review default setting is 1.5 seconds. During this time you can delete the image by pressing the

i button (the [Delete] menu will be

displayed), and selecting [Delete], and then pressing the OK button.

Quick Start

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Playing Back Still Pictures

i button

Quick Start

Four-way controller OK button Q Playback button

Playing Back Images

You can display the still picture.

1 Press the Q Playback button

after taking a picture.

The image taken will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

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Playing Back Previous or Next Images

Still pictures can be played back one at a time, proceeding either forward or backward.

1 Press the Q Playback button after taking a picture.

An image will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

2 Press the four-way controller (45).

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displays the previous image.

displays the next image.

Deleting a Displayed Image

Al l i m age s

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During this time you can delete the image by pressing the i button (the Delete screen will be displayed), press the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete], and then pressing the OK button. Press the shutter release button halfway or fully to return to capture mode.

Exit

Exit OK

• When the screen is changed to the playback screen, the image with the largest file number will be displayed first.

• You can enlarge the image displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing

x/y on the Zoom/f/y button.

• In the case of movie pictures, the first frame will be displayed.

• If there are no images stored, the [No image] message will be displayed.

Zoom Display 1 p.72

Delete

Cancel

All images

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100-020

Quick Start

Common Operations

Using the Button Functions

2 3

, ,

Common Operations

The buttons on your camera will function differently in different camera modes.

Capture Mode

) button

Changes the capture mode as follows. Macro mode (1p.38), Infinity-landscape mode (1p.38), Manual focus mode (1p.38)

Zoom button

Changes the size of the subject on the LCD monitor or viewfinder. (1p.59)

b button

Changes the flash mode. (1p.40)

Four-way controller (45)

Changes the EV compensation. (1p.61)

Four-way controller (2)

Selects Self-timer mode or Continuous Shooting mode. (1p.57, 58)

Four-way controller (3)

Displays the virtual mode dial and changes the capture mode. (1p.35)

OK button

Determines the menu item.

Q Playback button

Switches to Playback mode. (1p.35)

MENU button

Displays SIMPLE menu or [A Rec.Mode] menu. (1p.33)

5 6 7

8 9

2 3

5 6 7 8

Playback Mode

i button

Deletes the image. (1p.78)

Zoom/f/y button

Press y during normal playback to change the size of the Zoom Display image displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.72) Press f during normal playback to display nine images at once. (1p.74)

Z button

Protects the image from deletion. (1p.80)

Four-way controller (45)

Plays back previous or next image. (1p.24)

Four-way controller (2)

Sets the DPOF settings. (1p.81)

OK button

Saves the function selected by the menu item. (1p.29, 31) When pressed in [Zoom Display] or [Nine Image Display] mode, changes to normal playback mode. (1p.72, 74)

Q Playback button

Switches to Capture mode.

MENU button

Displays SIMPLE menu or [Q Playback] menu. (1p.29, 33)

Common Operations

Setting the Menus

E x i t

O K

When you press the MENU button, the menus are displayed on the LCD monitor. You can set functions, save the settings, and change the camera settings on these menus. This camera has two types of menus: SIMPLE menu, which can set commonly used functions, and FULL menu, which can set all functions.

How to Display the Menus

Common Operations

1 Press the MENU button in Capture

or Playback mode.

The SIMPLE menu screen is displayed by default.

2 Press the Zoom/f/y button.

The FULL menu screen is displayed. Press Zoom/f/y again to display the SIMPLE menu screen.

Image Quality Movie Digital Zoom

Take using settings below.

Recorded pixels 2048x1536

Quality level

Exit

Exit OK

SIMPLE Menu

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering

Exit OK

SIMPLE

FULL Menu

Superior

FULL

2048x1536

AWB Multiple

The menu setting is saved even when the camera is turned off. If the camera is turned off with the FULL menu displayed, the FULL menu will be displayed the next time the camera is turned on.

When switching from the FULL menu to the SIMPLE menu, the settings not available in the SIMPLE menu will be reset to the initial settings.

Basic Operation of the SIMPLE Menu

The SIMPLE menu screen displays only commonly used menus. The same menu will be displayed in both Capture mode and Playback mode.

1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select an item.

Use the four-way controller (23) to move the frame up or down. A description of the item in the frame is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

2 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the setting.

If there is a Select screen, use the four-way controller (

5) to move to the Select screen.

When you have finished making the settings, press the OK button to return to the menu.

3 Press the OK button.

The settings will be saved and the screen will return to capture or playback status.

• If you press any buttons, except the OK button, before pressing the OK button to leave the menu screen, any changes to the settings will not be saved.

• Even after you press the OK button and leave the menu screen, if you turn the camera off incorrectly (such as removing the battery when the camera is on), any changes to the settings will not be saved.

SIMPLE Menu List

Common Operations

Item Description

Image Quality For setting the recorded pixels and quality level of still pictures

Movie

Digital Zoom For setting the digital zoom Digital Filter For filtering the captured image Format For formatting the SD Memory Card or Built-in memory Date Adjust For adjusting the date and time

Language/

Screen Setting For setting the start-up screen and background screen USB Connection For changing the USB connection mode

For setting the recorded pixels of the movie picture, color mode and fps for Fast Fwd Movie

For changing the language in which menus and messages are displayed

Reference

p.43

p.64 - 69

p.60 p.92 p.94 p.95

p.95

p.96 p.99

Example of SIMPLE Menu Operation

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Image Quality Movie Digital Zoom

Take using settings below.

Recorded pixels 2048x1536

Quality level

Exit

Exit OK

Image Quality Superior Movie

Common Operations

Digital Zoom

Set Recorded pixels, color setting and fps

for fast forward movie

Exit OK

Image Quality Superior Movie Digital Zoom

Turn ON for digital 12x zoom

and OFF for optical-only

3x zoom

Exit OK

To the next screen

Superior

FULL

2’

Select Screen

Movie

Recorded Pixels Color Mode Fast Fwd Movie

Exit OK

Image Quality Superior Movie Digital Zoom

Turn ON for digital 12x zoom

and OFF for optical-only

Exit OK

3x zoom

320x240

Full Color Off

Off

FULL

Basic Operation of the FULL Menu

The FULL menu screen displays all of the menus. The FULL menu screen displays the [A Rec.Mode], [Q Playback] and [B Set-up] menus.

1 Use the four-way controller (45) to select a menu.

When the frame is at the menu tab, use the four-way controller (45) to change the menu.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select an item.

Use the four-way controller (23) to move the frame up or down.

3 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the setting.

If there is a Select screen, use the four-way controller (5) to move to the Select screen.

When you have finished making the settings, press the OK button to return to the menu.

4 Press the OK button.

The settings will be saved and the screen will return to capture or playback status.

• If you press any buttons, except the OK button, before pressing the OK button to leave the menu screen, any changes to the settings will not be saved.

Common Operations

Example of FULL Menu Operation

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O K

(When the MENU Button is Pressed in Capture Mode)

[A Rec.Mode] Menu

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering

Exit OK

2048x1536

AWB Multiple

SIMPLE

[Q Playback] Menu [B Set-up] Menu

Playback

Resize Trim min g Copy Image Digital Filter

Exit

SIMPLE

Common Operations

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering

Exit OK

2048x1536

AWB Multiple

Select Screen

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering

Exit OK

2048x1536

AWB Multiple

3’

White Balance

AWB

Exit OK

Set-up

Format Date Adjust

Screen Setting USB Connection

05/03/2004

English

Exit OK

SIMPLE

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering

Exit OK

To the next screen

• If you press the shutter release button halfway, the camera switches

• When you display the menu from Capture mode, the [A Rec.Mode]

Rec. Mode

2048x1536

AWB Multiple

to Capture mode and any changes to the settings will not be saved.

menu will be displayed, and when you display the menu from Playback mode, the [Q Playback] menu will be displayed.

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering

Exit OK

2048x1536

AWB Multiple

FULL Menu List

[A Rec.Mode] Menu

AWB

[

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ABJ

LIC

Yes

Yes No p.42

Yes Yes p.44

Yes No p.45

Yes Yes p.46

Yes No

No Yes

Yes Yes

Yes No

Yes No p.49

Yes No p.50

Item Description

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity For setting the sensitivity Auto

Movie

Digital Zoom For setting the digital zoom On

Memory

Sharpness For setting the sharpness Normal

Saturation For setting the saturation Normal

Contrast For setting the contrast Normal

For selecting the size of recorded pixels

For selecting the image compression ratio

For adjusting the color balance according to lighting

For changing the area of the autofocus

For setting the metering method to determine the exposure

For setting the recorded pixels of the movie picture, color mode and fps for Fast Fwd Movie

For saving the shooting function settings when the camera is turned off

Default Setting

2048×1536

(Auto)

Multiple

(Multi-

segment)

For “No” items, you can change the setting on the menu screen, however, any changes are invalid in actual operation.

320×240

Reference

p.41, 64

Common Operations

p.47

p.64 - 69

p.60

p.70

p.48

[Q Playback] Menu

Item Description

Resize Changes the size of images p.88

Trimming For trimming images p.90

Copy Image

Digital Filter For filtering the captured image p.92

For copying files between the Built-in memory and the SD Memory Card

Reference

p.76

[B Set-up] Menu

Item Description

Format For formatting the SD Memory Card or the Built-in memory p.94

Date Adjust For changing the initial date and time settings p.95

Language/

Screen Setting For setting the start-up screen and background screen

USB Connection For changing the USB connection mode p.99

Sleep Timeout For setting the power saving function p.98

Auto Power Off For turning off the power automatically p.98

Reset For returning the camera settings to defaults p.99

For changing the language in which menus and messages are displayed

Common Operations

Reference

p.95

p.96

Taking Pictures

Setting the Shooting Functions

Changing the Mode

Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing back or deleting images.

Switching Between Capture Mode and Playback Mode

• To change from Capture mode to Playback mode, press the

Q Playback button.

• To change from Playback mode to Capture mode, press the

Q Playback button or press the shutter release button halfway or fully.

Selecting the Capture Mode

Display the virtual mode dial to select Capture mode. There are 12 modes to choose from.

Program mode

Landscape mode

Night-Scene mode

Night-Scene Portrait

Portrait mode

Surf & Snow mode

Flower mode Lets you take flower photos bright in color.

Picture mode

Party mode

Food mode

Pet mode

Movie Picture mode Lets you take movie pictures. p.62

Panorama Assist mode

The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures.

Lets you take landscape photos with bright colors.

Lets you take dark scenes such as night views.

Lets

you take portraits in dark conditions.

Lets you take portraits with spatial effect, by emphasizing the person.

Lets you take clear photos at dazzling places like beaches and snow covered mountains.

Lets you take pictures of a party while capturing the background.

Lets you take vivid pictures of prepared food that will whet your appetite.

Lets you take pictures of your pet that beautifully capture the color of your pet’s coat.

Lets you take pictures to create panoramic images using the povided software.

p.51

p.52

p.55

Taking Pictures

1 Press the four-way controller (3)

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in Capture mode.

The virtual mode dial appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (45)

to select a mode.

The icon will be surrounded by a square frame.

3 Press the OK button.

Taking Pictures

The icon of the selected Capture mode is displayed and the camera is ready to take pictures.

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Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode

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You can display information on the LCD monitor when shooting. Following display modes can be changed by pressing the OK button each time.

Normal Display

Shooting information is displayed when the power is turned on.

1 Flash mode 2 Shooting mode 3 Focus mode 4 Capture mode 5 AF frame 6 Card / Built-in memory 7 Number of recordable images 8 Battery indicator 9 Date and time

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Histogram Display

The brightness distribution of the image is displayed. The horizontal axis shows the brightness (darkest at the left end and brightest at the right end) and the vertical axis shows the number of pixels.

1 Shutter speed 2 F number 3 Histogram

(No.1 and 2 appear when shutter release button is pressed halfway.)

No Information Display

No shooting information is displayed.

• The AF frame is displayed in Autofocus mode.

• Settings are displayed for a few seconds when changed.

LCD Monitor Off

The LCD monitor is turned off.

The display cannot be turned off in C and F mode.

Saving the Display Mode 1p.70

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1/100 F3.5

F3.5

Normal Display

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Taking Pictures

Selecting the Focus Mode

Focus Mode

Taking Pictures

(No icon)

Autofocus mode

q Macro mode

Infinity-landscape

mode

Manual focus mode

The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Use this mode when the distance to the subject is more than 50 cm (20 inches).

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 2 cm – 60 cm (0.8 inch – 24 inches). When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the camera is focused on the object in the autofocus area.

This mode is used for taking distant objects.

Adjust focus manually with the four-way controller (23).

1 Press the ) button in Capture mode.

The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed and the set mode is displayed on the LCD monitor. The camera is ready to take a picture in the set focus mode.

• The default setting of the focus mode is [Autofocus mode].

• When the Movie Picture mode (1p.62) is selected, only

[Autofocus mode] is available.

•

If you use the flash in [Macro mode], the image may be overexposed or vignetting may occur at the bottom right of the picture.

• The lens is fixed at the Wide position in Macro mode.

If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder when the focus mode is set on [Macro mode], the range of the resulting picture will differ from what was seen in the viewfinder. Be sure to check the image on the LCD monitor.

Manual Focus

In z mode, press the four-way controller (23) to enlarge the central portion of the screen to full screen on the LCD monitor. Use the four-way controller to adjust the focus while watching the image on the monitor. The current focus position is displayed on the left of the LCD monitor.

For distant focus

For closer focus

After the focus is set, press any buttons except the four-way controller (23) or remove your finger from the four-way controller. The screen returns to the normal display about five seconds later.

When focusing, hold down the four-way controller (23) to focus quickly.

Saving the Focus Mode 1p.70

Taking Pictures

Selecting the Flash Mode

(No icon) Auto flash

Taking Pictures

Flash Off

Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.

Auto flash + Red-eye reduction

Flash On + Red-eye reduction

• The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to Movie Picture mode, Continuous Shooting or Multi Continuous Shooting, or when the focus mode is set to Infinity-Landscape. In Auto flash + Red-eye reduction or Flash On + Red-eye reduction, the

• flash discharges once before taking the picture to make the iris of the subject’s eyes contract, shortly before firing again to take the picture.

The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.

The flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness.

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

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

1 Press the b button in Capture mode.

The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon is displayed on the LCD monitor. The camera is ready to take the picture in the set flash mode.

Saving the Flash Mode 1p.70

Rec. Mode

2, 3 4

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering

Exit OK

2048x1536

AWB Multiple

SIMPLE

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Selecting the Recorded Pixels

You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [2048×1536], [1600×1200], [1024×768] and [640×480]. The more pixels there are, the larger the image size and file size. The image file size will also differ according to the quality level settings.

2048×1536 Suitable for printing on A4 paper

1600×1200 Suitable for printing on A5 paper

1024×768 Suitable for printing on postcards

640×480 Suitable for attaching to e-mails or for creating websites

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the Zoom/f/y button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed. (1p.28)

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Recorded Pixels].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the recorded pixels.

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering

Exit OK

2048x1536

AWB Multiple

Taking Pictures

•

In the Movie Picture mode, you can choose 320×240 pixels or

160×120 pixels. (

p.64)

• If you select a large size, the picture may appear distinct when it is printed out.

• In the SIMPLE menu, the recorded pixels and quality level are set by the Image Quality. (1p.43)

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels

2, 3 4

Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering

Exit OK

eHABJLICKEF

Selecting the Quality Levels

You can choose the image compression ratio.

Taking Pictures

The more stars, the clearer the quality and the larger the volume. The recorded pixels setting also changes the picture volume.

Best Lowest compression ratio. Suitable for photo prints.

Better

Good

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

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

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the Zoom/f/y button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed. (1p.28)

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Quality Level].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the quality level.

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering

Exit OK

2048x1536

AWB Multiple

SIMPLE

2048x1536

AWB Multiple

Settings in the SIMPLE Menu

In the SIMPLE menu, the recorded pixels and quality level are set by the Image Quality. You can choose from the following four qualities.

Image Quality Recorded Pixels Quality Level

Superior 2048×1536 C

Super 1600×1200

Normal 1024×768

Economy 640×480

Taking Pictures

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels

2, 3, 4 5

Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering

Exit OK

SIMPLE

eHABJLICKEF

Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance)

Taking Pictures

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

Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.

Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.

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

Tungsten Light

Fluorescent Light

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

Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light.

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the Zoom/f/y button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed. (1p.28)

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [White Balance].

White Balance

AWB

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The White Balance screen will be displayed.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

Exit OK

to change the setting.

5 Press the OK button twice.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

Saving the White Balance 1p.70

2048x1536

AWB Multiple

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels

2, 3 4

Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering

Exit OK

eHABJLICKEF

Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area)

You can change the autofocus area.

Multiple Normal range

Spot The autofocus range becomes smaller.

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the Zoom/f/y button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed. (1p.28)

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Focusing Area].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the setting.

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering

Exit OK

2048x1536

AWB Multiple

SIMPLE

2048x1536

AWB Multiple

Taking Pictures

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels

2, 3 4

Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering

Exit OK

eHABJLICKEF

Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering)

Taking Pictures

You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure.

Multi-segment The exposure is determined by the entire screen.

Center-weighted

Spot

The exposure is determined mainly by the center of the screen.

The exposure is determined by the small area in the center of the screen only.

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the Zoom/f/y button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed. (1p.28)

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [AE Metering].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the metering mode.

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering

Exit OK

2048x1536

AWB Multiple

SIMPLE

2048x1536

AWB Multiple

Saving the AE Metering 1p.70

Rec. Mode

2, 3 4

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering

Exit OK

2048x1536

AWB Multiple

SIMPLE

eHABJLICKEF

Setting the Sensitivity

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

Auto The camera sets the sensitivity automatically.

50 • The lower the sensitivity, the sharper the image and the less noise. The

100

200

400

shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.

• The higher the sensitivity, the faster the shutter speed in low light conditions to reduce camera shake, but the image may be affected by noise.

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the Zoom/f/y button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed. (1p.28)

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Sensitivity].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to select the sensitivity.

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

Rec. Mode

Sensitivity Movie Digital Zoom Memory Sharpness

Exit OK

Auto

Taking Pictures

The only available AUTO settings are from 50 to 200.

Saving the Sensitivity 1p.70

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels

2, 3 4

Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering

Exit OK

eHABJLICKEF

Setting the Image Sharpness

You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft

Taking Pictures

outlines.

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the Zoom/f/y button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed. (1p.28)

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Sharpness].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the setting from x (Normal) to z (Hard) or y

Rec. Mode

Sensitivity Movie Digital Zoom Memory Sharpness

Exit OK

(Soft).

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

2048x1536

AWB Multiple

SIMPLE

Auto

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels

2, 3 4

Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering

Exit OK

eHABJLICKEF

Setting the Color Saturation

You can set the color saturation.

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the Zoom/f/y button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed. (1p.28)

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Saturation].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

Rec. Mode

Saturation Contrast

to change the setting from x (Normal) to z (High) or y

Exit OK

(Low).

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

2048x1536

AWB Multiple

SIMPLE

Taking Pictures

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels

2, 3 4

Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering

Exit OK

SIMPLE

eHABJLICKEF

Setting the Image Contrast

You can set the image contrast.

Taking Pictures

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the Zoom/f/y button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed. (1p.28)

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Contrast]. 3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the setting from x (Normal) to z (High) or y (Low).

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

Rec. Mode

Saturation Contrast

Exit OK

2048x1536

AWB Multiple

Taking Pictures

When an SD Memory Card has been inserted, all images are saved to the card. Images are saved to the Built-in memory when no card has been inserted.

5, 6

1, 2 3

Setting the Functions (Program Mode)

In Program mode (e), the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can change the function settings if necessary.

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

The virtual mode dial appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (45)

to select [e].

3 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

4 Set the functions you want to use.

Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions” (p.35 to p.50) for details of how to set the functions.

5 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus.

6 Press the shutter release button.

The picture is taken.

Taking Pictures

Taking Still Pictures 1p.22

4, 5

1, 2 3

Selecting the Picture Mode according to the Shooting Scene (Picture Mode)

You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene.

Taking Pictures

Picture Mode

There are nine available modes in Picture mode.

Landscape mode Lets you take landscape photos with bright colors.

Night-Scene mode Lets you take dark scenes such as night views.

Night-Scene

Portrait mode

J Portrait mode

L Surf & Snow mode

Flower mode Lets you take flower photos bright in color.

C Party mode

K Food mode

E Pet mode

you take portraits in dark conditions.

Lets

Lets you take portraits with spatial effect, by emphasizing the person.

Lets you take clear photos at dazzling places like beaches and snow covered mountains.

Lets you take pictures of a party while capturing the background.

Lets you take vivid pictures of prepared food that will whet your appetite.

Lets you take pictures of your pet that beautifully capture the color of your pet’s coat.

1 Press the four-way controller (3)

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in Capture mode.

The virtual mode dial appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (45)

to select the Picture mode.

3 Press the OK button.

The Picture mode is selected. The example shows the images when the H (Landscape mode) is selected.

4 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus.

5 Press the shutter release button.

The picture is taken.

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Taking Pictures

In Picture mode, the EV compensation, saturation, contrast, sharpness, and white balance are automatically set to the optimum values for each mode. You can change the settings.

To avoid camera movement in [Night-Scene] or [Night-Scene Portrait] mode, you are recommended to fix the camera on a tripod.

Taking Pictures in the Pet Mode

In the Pet mode, you can take pictures that enhance the color of your pet’s coat. Select the appropriate icon depending on whether your pet has a lightcolored coat or a dark-colored coat.

1 Press the four-way controller (3)

in Capture mode.

The virtual mode dial appears.

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2 Use the four-way controller (45)

to select the Pet mode.

3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select E or F.

There are two icons for the Pet mode, a dog and a cat. Press the y button when the Pet mode is selected to switch between E and H, and F and G. * It does not matter whether you choose the dog or the cat icon. The

resulting picture is only affected by the choice of coat color.

4 Press the OK button.

The Pet mode is selected.

5 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus.

6 Press the shutter release button.

The picture is taken in the selected Pet mode.

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Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)

Using the provided software (ACDSee for PENTAX), you can join multiple images and easily create panoramic photos. Use Panorama Assist mode to combine images taken so that edges overlap to create a single panoramic photo.

1 Press the four-way controller (3)

in Capture mode.

The virtual mode dial appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (45)

to select [ F Panorama Assist].

3 Press the OK button.

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4 Use the four-way controller to

choose the direction in which the images will be joined.

4 Joins the images at the left. 5 Joins the images at the right. 2 Joins the images at the top. 3 Joins the images at the bottom. The example shows the images when 5 is selected.

Set shift direction

5 Take the first picture.

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Press the shutter release button to take the first image. The right edge of the image is displayed in half-transparent form on the left of the LCD monitor.

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6 Move the camera to the right and

take the second picture.

Position the camera so that the fixed image display overlaps the left edge of the halftransparent display and then release the

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shutter. Repeat step 5 and 6 for taking the third and following pictures. To change the direction in which the images will be joined, return to step 1 and choose again.

To cancel Panorama mode, change to another mode.

• You cannot use the camera itself to create panoramic images. Use the provided software (ACDSee for PENTAX) to join the pictures. For details on creating panorama images, see the separate booklet “PC Connection Manual”.

• Continuous shooting and multi continuous shooting are not possible in Panorama Assist mode.

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Using the Self-Timer

The picture will be taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

1 Press the four-way controller (2)

in Capture mode to display g or r

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The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus.

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3 Press the shutter release button.

g The self-timer is engaged and the self-timer lamp lights for about

seven seconds. The picture is taken about three seconds after the self-timer lamp starts to blink.

r The self-timer is engaged and the picture is taken about two

seconds after the self-timer lamp starts to blink.

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• The number of seconds until the picture is taken will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

• To cancel the self-timer, press the four-way controller or the MENU button while the second count is displayed.

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Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting / Multi Continuous Shooting)

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Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. There are two available modes: Continuous Shooting and Multi Continuous Shooting.

Continuous Shooting

Multi Continuous Shooting Pictures are taken four frames at a time and saved as a single image.

Images are captured, processed and saved one by one.

1 Press the four-way controller (2)

to display j or _ on the LCD monitor.

2 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus.

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Pictures will be taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed.

Shooting stops when you remove your finger from the shutter release button. Pictures are taken four frames at a time and saved as a single image.

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You can continue shooting until the SD Memory Card is full.

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The interval will vary according to the [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality Level] setting.

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The recorded pixels are fixed at 1280 × 960 in Multi Continuous Shooting mode.

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The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting or Multi Continuous Shooting mode.

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Continuous Shooting and Multi Continuous Shooting are not available for Movie Picture, Panorama Assist, Night-Scene or Night-Scene Portrait mode.

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Using the Zoom

You can use the zoom to take pictures in Tele or Wide mode.

1 Press the Zoom button in Capture

mode.

x : Makes the subject bigger w : Makes the subject smaller

When the digital zoom function is disabled, you can take pictures at up to three times magnification using the optical zoom. When the digital zoom is enabled, you can further enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equivalent to four times.

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Enabling the Digital Zoom Function

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

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The SIMPLE menu or the [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Digital Zoom].

3 Press the four-way controller (5)

to select [On].

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering

Exit OK

Image Quality Superior Movie Digital Zoom

Turn ON for digital 12x zoom

and OFF for optical-only

Exit OK

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SIMPLE

Off

3x zoom

FULL

SIMPLE Menu

Rec. Mode

Sensitivity Movie Digital Zoom Memory Sharpness

Exit OK

Auto

[A Rec. Mode] Menu

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EV Compensation

You can take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed.

1 Press the four-way controller

(45) in Capture Mode.

To brighten, set positive +. To darken, set negative –. EV Compensation values can be selected in 1/3 EV steps in the range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. The EV Compensation setting is displayed

EV compensation value

on the LCD monitor.

When you press the four-way controller (45) once, or when you set the setting to ±0, the display will disappear in two seconds.

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Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode)

This mode enables you to take moving images. The recording time for a

single movie is displayed at the top right of the LCD monitor. Sound

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cannot be recorded.

1 Press the four-way controller (3)

in Capture mode.

The virtual mode dial appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (45)

to select the Movie Picture mode (C).

3 Press the OK button.

1 Flash off mark 2 Movie picture mode icon 3 Card / Built-in memory 4 Recordable time

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4 Press the shutter release button.

Shooting will start. You can change the size of the image using the Zoom button.

x : Makes the subject bigger w : Makes the subject smaller

5 Press the shutter release button.

Shooting will end. The remaining available recording time is displayed.

Keeping the shutter release button pressed

If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second, pictures will be taken for as long as you keep the button pressed. Shooting stops when you remove your finger from the shutter release button.

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• The flash will not discharge in Movie Picture mode.

• Continuous Shooting and Multi Continuous Shooting are not possible in Movie Picture mode.

• Only [Autofocus mode] can be set in Movie Picture mode.

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Rec. Mode

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Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering

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Changing the Recorded Pixels Setting When Taking Movie Pictures

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In Movie Picture mode, you can choose the number of recorded pixels from [320×240] and [160×120]. The more pixels there are, the larger the image size but the shorter the recording time.

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The SIMPLE menu or the [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Movie].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The Movie Setup screen will be displayed.

Image Quality Superior Movie Digital Zoom

Set Recorded pixels, color setting and fps

for fast forward movie

Exit OK

SIMPLE Menu

FULL

Rec. Mode

Sensitivity Movie Digital Zoom Memory Sharpness

Exit OK

Auto

[A Rec. Mode] Menu

4 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the recorded pixels.

Movie

Recorded Pixels Color Mode Fast Fwd Movie

320x240

Full Color Off

5 Press the OK button twice.

The camera is ready to take the movie picture.

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Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels

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Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering

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Changing the Color Mode Setting When Taking Movie Pictures

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You can take a movie picture in one of three color mode settings: Full Color, B&W or Sepia.

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The SIMPLE menu or the [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Movie].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The Movie Setup screen will be displayed.

Image Quality Superior

Image Quality Superior Movie

Movie Digital Zoom

Digital Zoom

Turn ON for digital 12x zoom

Set Recorded pixels,

and OFF for optical-only

color setting and fps

3x zoom

for fast forward movie

Exit OK

SIMPLE Menu

Rec. Mode

Sensitivity Movie Digital Zoom Memory Sharpness

Exit OK

[A Rec. Mode] Menu

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SIMPLE

Off

FULL

Auto

4 Use the four-way controller (3) to

select [Color Mode].

Movie

Recorded Pixels Color Mode Fast Fwd Movie

320x240

Full Color Off

Exit OK

5 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the [Color

Mode].

6 Press the OK button twice.

The camera is ready to take the movie picture.

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Rec. Mode

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Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering

Exit OK

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Taking Time-lapse Movie Pictures (Fast Fwd Movie)

This mode lets you take movie pictures at a delayed frame rate so that

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when you play the movie back, the action appears speeded up.

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The SIMPLE menu or the [A Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Movie].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The movie setup screen will be displayed.

4 Press the four-way controller (3)

to select [Fast Fwd Movie].

Image Quality Superior Movie Digital Zoom

Set Recorded pixels, color setting and fps

for fast forward movie

Exit OK

SIMPLE Menu

Rec. Mode

Sensitivity Movie Digital Zoom Memory Sharpness

Exit OK

[A Rec. Mode] Menu

FULL

Auto

5 Use the four-way controller (45)

to select [Off (×1)], [×2], [×5], [×10], [×20], [×50] or [×100].

Movie

Recorded Pixels Color Mode Fast Fwd Movie

6 Press the OK button twice.

The camera is ready to take the movie picture.

• Off (×1) is the normal setting for movie pictures (15 frames per second). Each time ×2 or ×5 is selected, the number of frames taken per second is reduced to 1/2 or 1/5.

• As movie pictures are normally played back at the rate of 15 frames per second, movies taken at ×2 appear to be played back twice as fast and movies taken at ×5 appear to be played back five times as fast.

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Full Color Off

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Saving the Settings (Memory)

Saving the Menu Items (Memory)

You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the camera is turned off. If you select O (On), the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off. If you select P (Off), the settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off.

Item Description

Flash The flash mode setting on the b button is saved. O

White Balance

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EV Compensation The set EV compensation value is saved. P

AE Metering

Sensitivity

Digital Zoom

Focus Mode The focus mode setting is saved. P Zoom Position The zoom position setting is saved. P Display The LCD monitor display mode is saved. P

File #

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

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

The [Sensitivity] setting on the [A Rec.Mode] menu is saved.

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

The file number is saved. If a new SD Memory Card is inserted, the sequential file number is assigned.

Default Setting

Menu items not included in [Memory] will also be saved in the settings selected on the menus for each function when the camera is turned off.

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the Zoom/f/y button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed. (1p.28) Full menu is displayed.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Memory].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The Memory menu will be displayed.

Rec. Mode

Sensitivity Movie Digital Zoom Memory Sharpness

Exit OK

Auto

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select the item.

5 Use the four-way controller (45)

to select O (On) or P (Off).

6 Press the OK button twice.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

Memory

Flash White Balance EV Compensation Digital Zoom AE Metering

Exit OK

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Playing Back Images

When an SD Memory Card has been inserted, images saved on the card are played back. Images are played back from the Built-in memory when no card has been inserted.

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See “Playing Back Images” (p.24), or “Playing Back Previous or Next Images” (p.24).

Zoom Display

You can display images magnified up to eight times. A guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during magnification.

1 Enter the Playback mode and choose the image you

want to magnify with the four-way controller (45).

Press x/y on the Zoom/f/y button.

The image will be magnified (1× to 8×). If you keep pressing, the magnification of the image will be changed continuously.

• 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 (x) : makes the subject bigger. Zoom/f/y button (w) : makes the subject smaller.

3 Press the OK button.

Zoom playback will end.

Movie pictures cannot be magnified.

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You can display information on the LCD monitor when playing back. The display mode can be changed by pressing the OK button.

Normal Display

Shooting information is displayed.

1 Playback mode 2 Folder name, File name 3 Protect icon 4 Card / Built-in memory icon 5 Four-way controller operation guide 6 Shooting date and time 7 Battery indicator

Histogram Display

1 Histogram 2 Recorded pixels 3 Quality 4 White balance 5 AE metering 6 Sensitivity 7 F number 8 Shutter speed

No Information Display

No shooting information is displayed.

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Nine Image Display

You can display nine images at the same time.

1 Enter the Playback mode and choose an image with the

four-way controller (45).

2 Press w/f on the Zoom/f/y

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button.

Nine images will be displayed with the selected image in the center. Choose an image with the four-way controller (2345). When ten or more images have been recorded, if you press the four-way controller (5) while the bottom right image is selected, the next nine images will be displayed, and if you press the four-way controller (4) while the top left image is selected, the previous nine images will be displayed. Similarly, if you press the four-way controller (2) while an image on the top row is selected, the previous nine images will be displayed, and if you press the four-way controller (3) while an image on the bottom row is selected, the next nine images will be displayed.

Selected image

3 Press the OK button.

The screen will return to single-image display of the selected image. In case of movies, a single-frame image will be displayed.

• Movie picture files are displayed with C.

• The screen will return to the full screen display of the selected image even if the MENU button, i button, or Zoom/f/y button is pressed.

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You can play back movie pictures. A guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during playback.

Enter the Playback mode and choose the movie picture you want to play back with the four-way controller (

2 Press the four-way controller (2).

Playback will start. The remaining playback seconds will be displayed.

• The following operations can be

performed during playback.

Four-way controller (4) : Reverse playback Four-way controller (5) : Forward playback Four-way controller (2) : Pause

• The following operations can be performed while Pause is engaged.

Four-way controller (4) : Frame reverse Four-way controller (5) : Frame forward Four-way controller (2) : Releases the Pause function

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3 Press the four-way controller (3).

Movie playback will end and the screen will return to the first frame.

4 Press the Q Playback button.

The camera will return to Capture mode.

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Trim mi ng Copy Image Digital Filter

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SIMPLE

You can copy files from the Built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa. You cannot select this function if no card has been inserted in the camera. When files are copied from the Built-in memory to the SD Memory Card,

all the files are copied at once. When files are copied from the SD

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Memory Card to the Built-in memory, the files are checked one at a time before being copied.

1 Enter the Playback mode and press the MENU button.

The [Q Playback] menu is displayed. Press the Zoom/f/y button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed. (1p.28)

2 Press the four-way controller (3) to select

[Copy Image].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The Copy Image screen is displayed.

To copy from the Built-in memory to the SD Memory Card

4 Select [  ] by pressing the

four-way controller (2).

5 Press the OK button.

All the files will be copied to the

SD Memory Card.

Copy Image

Cancel

Exit OK

To copy from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in memory

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4 Select [  ] and press the OK

button.

The image selection screen appears.

Copy This Image

5 Use the four-way controller (45)

to choose the image to copy.

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Exit OK

6 Press the OK button.

The selected image will be copied to the Built-in memory. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to copy more images.

7 Press the MENU button three times.

The camera is ready to take or play back images.

When a file is copied from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in memory, it is assigned a new file name.

Be sure to turn the camera off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.

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Deleting a Single Image

You can delete the images one at a time.

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• Once deleted, images cannot be restored.

• Protected images cannot be deleted. (1p.80)

1 Enter the Playback mode and choose the image to

delete with the four-way controller (45).

2 Press the i button.

The Delete screen will be displayed.

3 Press the four-way controller (2)

to select [Delete].

4 Press the OK button.

The selected image will be deleted.

Exit

Exit OK

Delete Cancel

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You can delete all the images at once.

• Once deleted, images cannot be restored.

• Protected images cannot be deleted. (1p.80)

1 Enter the Playback mode and

press the i button twice.

The Delete All Images screen will be displayed.

2 Press the four-way controller (2)

to select [Delete All].

3 Press the OK button.

All images will be deleted.

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Delete all images

on memory card?

Delete All

Cancel

Exit

Exit OK

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Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)

You can protect images from being accidentally deleted.

1 Enter the Playback mode and choose the image to

protect with the four-way controller (45).

2 Press the Z button.

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The Protect screen will be displayed.

3 Press the four-way controller (2)

to select [Protect].

4 Press the OK button.

The image will be protected.

• Select [Unprotect] in step 3 to cancel the protect setting.

• If the image is protected, the Z icon is displayed when the image is played back.

Protect All Images

You can protect all the images.

Exit

Exit OK

Protect

Unprotect

All images

1 Enter the Playback mode and press the Z button

twice.

The Protect All screen will be displayed.

2 Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Protect All]. 3 Press the OK button.

All the images will be protected.

Select [Unprotect] in step 2 to cancel the protect setting on all the images.

Even protected images will be deleted by formatting the SD Memory Card or Built-in memory.

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You can print the images on the SD Memory Card using a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatible printer or at a printing service.

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Set the following items for each image.

Copies: Set the number of prints up to a maximum of 99. Date: Specify whether you want the date imprinted on the print or

not.

1 Enter the Playback mode, use the four-way controller

(45) to choose the image for DPOF settings.

2 Press the four-way controller (2).

The DPOF screen will be displayed.

Copies Date

MENU DPOF

All images

Exit

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3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to select the number of prints, then press the four-way controller (3).

The frame will move to [Date].

Copies Date

DPOF

All images

Exit

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4 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O[On] or P

[Off].

O (On) : The date will be imprinted. P (Off) : The date will not be imprinted.

5 Press the OK button.

Prints can be set according to the settings.

• If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, the previously set number of prints and On / Off date setting will be displayed.

• To cancel DPOF settings, set the number of prints to 00 and press the OK button.

• DPOF settings are not available for movie pictures.

• Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab, the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even

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1 Enter the Playback mode and press the four-way

controller (2).

The DPOF screen will be displayed.

2 Press the four-way controller (2).

The DPOF (All Images) screen will be displayed.

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to select the number of prints.

You can print up to 99 copies.

4 Press the four-way controller (3). 5 Use the four-way controller (45)

to select O[On] or P [Off].

O (On) : The date will be imprinted. P (Off) : The date will not be imprinted.

DPOF setting

for all images

Copies

Copies Date

Date

Exit OK

Exit

6 Press the OK button.

Prints can be made according to the settings.

• The settings for single images will be cancelled.

• When you specify the number of prints in the DPOF settings, the number applies to all the images. Before printing, check that the number is correct.

• DPOF settings are not possible for movie pictures.

• To cancel DPOF settings, with [All Images] selected, set the number of prints to 00.

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When you use the USB cable provided with the camera (I-USB6) to connect the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge, you can print images directly from the camera without using a PC. The selection of the images to print and the number of prints are set using the controls on the camera after the camera has been connected to the printer.

• We recommend that you use the AC adapter D-AC5 (optional) while the camera is connected to a printer. The printer may not operate correctly or image data may be damaged if the power for the battery runs low while the camera is connected to the printer.

• The viewfinder lamp blinks slowly while data is being transferred from the camera to the printer. Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer.

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Depending on the type of printer, camera settings (such as image quality and DPOF settings) may not be applied.

Connecting the Camera to the Printer

1 Select [PictBridge] in [USB Connection] on the

[BSet-up] menu.

1“Changing the USB Connection Mode” (p.99)

2 Connect the camera and printer

with the USB cable provided.

The print mode selection screen appears.

Do not connect the camera to your PC while [PictBridge] is selected for the USB connection mode.

Select printing mode

Print All

Print One

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Printing Single Image

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1 Select [Print One] by pressing the

four-way controller (23).

2 Press the OK button.

The Print screen appears.

Select printing mode

Print All

Print One

DPOF AUTOPRINT

3 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image

to print.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select the number of prints.

You can set up to 10 prints.

Print this image

Copies

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5 Use the Q Playback button to select O[On] or P [Off].

O (On) : The date will be imprinted. P (Off) : The date will not be imprinted.

6 Press the OK button.

The image is printed using the selected settings. The message “Continue printing ?” is displayed after the image has been printed. Press the OK button to return to step 3 and continue printing. Press the MENU button to end printing. Press the MENU button to stop printing halfway.

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Select [Print All] by pressing the four-way controller (

2 Press the OK button.

The Print All screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to check the images.

3 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select the number of prints.

You can select the number of prints.

Press the Q Playback button to select O (On) or P (Off).

O (On) : The date will be imprinted. P (Off) : The date will not be imprinted.

Print all images

Copies Total

Exit

01 20

5 Press the OK button.

Playback / Deleting

Prints can be made according to the settings. The message “Continue printing ?” is displayed after the image has been printed. Press the OK button to return to step

and continue printing.

Press the MENU button to stop printing halfway.

Printing Using the Printing Service Settings (DPOF)

1 Select [DPOF AUTOPRINT] by

pressing the four-way controller (23).

2 Press the OK button.

The DPOF Printing screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to check the images and printing service settings.

Print w/DPOF settings

Copies Total

Exit

05 10

3 Press the OK button.

The selected image is printed using the printing service settings set for the image. The message “Continue printing ?” is displayed after the image has been printed. Press the OK button to return to step 3 and continue printing. Press the MENU button to stop printing halfway.

Date

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Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer

After you have finished printing images, disconnect the camera from the printer.

1 Turn the camera off. 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera. 3 Disconnect the USB cable from the printer.

If you press the MENU button while the “Continue printing ?” message is displayed, the message “Safely remove USB cable” is displayed. When you disconnect the USB cable from the camera, the camera automatically switches to Capture mode.

Playback / Deleting

Editing / Settings

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O K

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O K

Editing Images

Playback

Resize

2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11

Trim mi ng Copy Image Digital Filter

Exit

SIMPLE

6, 10, 12 1

Changing the Image Size

By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the file smaller than the original. After changing the size, the image can be saved as a new image or written over the original image.

1 Press the MENU button.

Editing / Settings

2 Press the four-way controller (5).

The [Q Playback] menu will be displayed. If the SIMPLE menu is displayed, press the Zoom/f/y button and press the four-way controller (5).

3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Resize]. 4 Press the four-way controller (5).

The Resize screen will be displayed.

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Exit

Exit OK

5 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image

to resize.

6 Press the OK button.

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Select resolution

and quality

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

Exit

Exit OK

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7 Use the four-way controller (45) to select

[Recorded Pixels].

8 Press the four-way controller (3).

The select frame moves to [Quality Level].

9 Use the four-way controller (45) to select

[Quality Level].

10 Press the OK button. 11 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite]

or [Save as].

12 Press the OK button.

The resized image will be saved.

• Movie pictures cannot be resized.

• You cannot select a larger size than that of the original image.

• You cannot select a higher quality than that of the original image.

Editing / Settings

E x i t

O K

Playback

E x i t

O K

S i z e

R o t at e

7 7

2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9 6, 8, 10

Resize Trim mi ng Copy Image Digital Filter

Exit

SIMPLE

Trimming Images

You can trim part of a picture and save it as a separate image.

1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the four-way controller (5).

The [Q Playback] menu will be displayed. If the SIMPLE menu is displayed, press the Zoom/f/y button and press the four-way controller (5).

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

Editing / Settings

4 Press the four-way controller (5).

The images that can be trimmed will be displayed.

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

6 Press the OK button.

The Trimming screen will be displayed.

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7 Trim the image.

• Operations available on the Trimming screen.

Zoom/f/y button: Changes the size of the image Z button: Toggles between horizontal and vertical

Four-way controller (2345): Moves the trimming position up, down,

MENU button: Returns to the screen for selecting an

of the image

right and left

image to trim

Exit

Size

Rotate

Size Rotate

8 Press the OK button.

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9 Use the four-way controller (45)

to select the quality level after trimming.

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Select image quality

Quality Level

Exit

Exit OK

10 Press the OK button.

The trimmed image will be saved as a separate image.

• Movie pictures cannot be trimmed.

• You cannot select a higher quality than that of the original image.

Editing / Settings

E x i t

O K

Playback

Resize

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 7, 9

Trim mi ng Copy Image Digital Filter

Exit

SIMPLE

Editing Images with Digital Filters

The filters consist of color filters such as red, blue, and green, and a brightness filter that adjusts the brightness of the image. In Digital Filter mode, these filters can be used to edit an image.

Color Filters

Eight color filters are provided: black-and-white, sepia, red, pink, violet, blue, green and yellow. When you select a color filter in the Digital Filter mode, the display on the LCD monitor is filtered with the

selected color, and the images are saved in that color.

Editing / Settings

Brightness Filter

Images edited with the brightness filter can be brightened or darkened and saved.

1 Press the MENU button.

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O K

2 Press the four-way controller (5).

The [Q Playback] menu will be displayed. If the SIMPLE menu is displayed, press the Zoom/f/y button and press the four-way controller (5).

3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select

[Digital Filter].

4 Press the four-way controller (5).

The Digital Filter setup screen will be displayed.

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5 Use the four-way controller (45)

to choose the image to edit.

Exit

Exit OK

6 Use the four-way controller (23)

to choose the desired digital filter.

The filtered image will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

• Operations available with the brightness filter P

Zoom/f/y button (x): Makes the image brighter Zoom/f/y button (w): Makes the image darker

7 Press the OK button. 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite]

or [Save as].

9 Press the OK button.

The image edited with the digital filters will be saved.

Editing / Settings

Camera Settings

How to recall the [B Set-up] menu

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels

Four-way controller OK button

MENU button

Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory

Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card if you are using a card, and all the data in the Built-in memory if there is no card inserted.

Editing / Settings

• Do not open the card cover while the SD Memory Card is being formatted. The card may be damaged and become unusable.

• SD Memory Cards formatted on a PC or device other than the camera cannot be used. Be sure to format the card with the camera.

• Formatting will delete protected data too.

Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering

Exit OK

SIMPLE

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AWB Multiple

1 Select [Format] on the SIMPLE menu or the [B Set-up]

menu.

2 Press the four-way controller (5).

The Format screen will be displayed.

3 Press the four-way controller

(23) to select [Format].

Format

All data deleted

Format Cancel

Exit OK

4 Press the OK button.

Formatting will start. When formatting is completed, the camera is ready to take pictures.

Set-up

Format Date Adjust

Screen Setting USB Connection

Exit OK

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SIMPLE

Changing the Date Style and Date / Time

You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the style in which the date is displayed on the camera. Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].

Select [Date Adjust] on the SIMPLE menu or the [B Set-up] menu.

2 Press the four-way controller (5).

The Date Adjust screen will be displayed.

See “Setting the Date and Time” (p.19) for the setting procedure.

Changing the Display Language

You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed.

1 Select [Language/ ] on the SIMPLE menu or

the [B Set-up] menu.

2 Press the four-way controller (5). 3 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to select the language.

4 Press the OK button twice.

The camera is ready to take or play back images.

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Exit OK

Editing / Settings

How to recall the [B Set-up] menu

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels

Four-way controller OK button

MENU button

Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering

Exit OK

Changing the Start-up Screen / Background Color

1 Select [Screen Setting] on the

SIMPLE Menu or the [B Set-up] menu.

Screen Setting

Change Start-up Screen Background color

2 Press the four-way controller (5).

The Display Setting screen will be displayed.

Changing the Start-up Screen

Editing / Settings

You can display an image recorded with the camera as the start-up screen when the camera is turned on.

Select [Change Start-up Screen] and press the four-way controller (

The changing start-up screen will be displayed.

Exit OK

Change Start-up Screen

Start-up Screen

4 Use the four-way controller (45)

to select

O (On) : Displays the start-up screen P (Off) : Hides the start-up screen

O [On] or P [Off].

Exit OK

5 Press the Z button. 6 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image

you want to display as the start-up screen.

7 Press the OK button four times.

The camera is ready to take or play back images.

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. To cancel the setting, reset it. (1p.99)

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AWB Multiple

SIMPLE

Image

Set-up

Format Date Adjust

Screen Setting USB Connection

Exit OK

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SIMPLE

Setting the Background Color

You can set the background design and color displayed on the LCD monitor. There are six colors to choose from.

3 Press the four-way controller (3)

to select [Background color].

Screen Setting

Change Start-up Screen Background color

Exit OK

4 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the

background color.

The background design and color of the menus will change.

5 Press the OK button twice.

The camera is ready to take or play back images.

Editing / Settings

How to recall the [B Set-up] menu

Rec. Mode

Four-way controller OK button

MENU button

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering

Exit OK

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AWB Multiple

SIMPLE

Sleep Timeout

You can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time.

1 Select [Sleep Timeout] on the [B Set-up] menu. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select [30sec],

[1min], [2min] or [Off].

3 Press the OK button.

Editing / Settings

The camera is ready to take or play back images.

This function will not work when the USB cable is connected.

Setting Auto Power Off

You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time.

1 Select [Auto Power Off] on the [B Set-up] menu. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select [3 min],

[5min] or [Off].

3 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take or play back images.

The Auto Power Off function will not work when the USB cable is connected.

Pentax Optio 30 Operating Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA

Care to be Taken During Handling

CONTENTS

Contents of the Operating Manual

Checking Package Contents

Names of Parts

Names of Operating Parts

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Powering the Camera

Installing the Batteries

Using the AC Adapter (optional)

Installing / Removing the SD Memory Card

Turning the Camera On and Off

Playback Only Mode

Initial Settings

Setting the Display Language

Setting the Date and Time

Setting the Recorded Pixels and the Quality Levels

Quick Start

Taking Still Pictures

Playing Back Still Pictures

Playing Back Images

Playing Back Previous or Next Images

Common Operations

Using the Button Functions

Capture Mode

Playback Mode

Setting the Menus

How to Display the Menus

Basic Operation of the SIMPLE Menu

SIMPLE Menu List

Basic Operation of the FULL Menu

FULL Menu List

Taking Pictures

Setting the Shooting Functions

Changing the Mode

Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode

Selecting the Focus Mode

Selecting the Flash Mode

Selecting the Recorded Pixels

Selecting the Quality Levels

Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance)

Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area)

Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering)

Setting the Sensitivity

Setting the Image Sharpness

Setting the Color Saturation

Setting the Image Contrast

Taking Pictures

Setting the Functions (Program Mode)

Selecting the Picture Mode according to the Shooting Scene (Picture Mode)

Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)

Using the Self-Timer

Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting / Multi Continuous Shooting)

Using the Zoom

EV Compensation

Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode)

Changing the Recorded Pixels Setting When Taking Movie Pictures

Changing the Color Mode Setting When Taking Movie Pictures

Taking Time-lapse Movie Pictures (Fast Fwd Movie)

Saving the Settings (Memory)

Saving the Menu Items (Memory)

Playback / Deleting

Playing Back Images

Playing Back Still Pictures

Zoom Display

Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode

Nine Image Display

Playing Back Movie Pictures

Copying Files

Deleting Images

Deleting a Single Image

Deleting All Images

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)