Pentax Optio 50 Operating Manual

FCC STATEMENT (For customers in USA)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual.
If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the
equipment.

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment
Regulations.

Pour les utilisateurs au Canada

Cet apareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du
Canada.

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Trademark Information

 PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation.
 QuickTime and QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license. The QuickTime logo is registered

in US and other countries.

 SD logo ( ) is a trademark.
 All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Product Information

 Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product

specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s manual. This User Manual is a general reference
guide for the product.

 The product and accessories that come with your digital camera may be different from those described

in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product
inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical
preferences. Products very often vary among retailers especially with accessories such as batteries,
chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support.
Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory c apacity.
Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories.

 The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual

design of your digital camera.

 The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual.
 For user manual and driver updates, refer to our website or contact your dealer.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.

Warnings

If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power off and remove the
batteries and the AC power adapter.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.

If the camera has fallen or its casing has been damaged, turn the power off and remove the
batteries and the AC power adapter.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.

Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.

This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of
purchase.

Use the supplied AC adapter only with the indicated power supply voltage.

Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not use the camera in areas near water.

This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach, or
near the shore.

Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.

This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing injury.

Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.

Swallowing batteries might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately
consult a physician.

Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a motorcycle.

This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.

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Cautions

Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals.

Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the
surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.

Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.

This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.

Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.

This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid
enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the
internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment.

A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force when
handling the camera.

This might cause damage to the camera.

Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.

This might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use.

The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns.

Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.

This might cause heat to build up and deform the casing, resulting in fire. Keep the camera in
a well-ventilated place.

Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as
inside a car.

This might adversely affect the casing or the parts inside, resulting in fire.

Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.

Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric shock.

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Notes on Battery Usage

When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes
described below:

 Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance.
 Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life

and reduce camera performance. This low temperature will also influence Alkaline battery performance,
therefore Ni-MH rechargeable battery is highly recommended.

 Using new rechargeable batteries for the first time, or rechargeable batteries that have not been used

for an extended period of time might affect the number of pictures that can be taken. Therefore, to
maximize their performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge such batteries and
discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use. Nevertheless, batteries whose expiry date
has passed could not be restored by this procedure.

 The battery may feel warm when using the camera for an extended period of time or using the flash

continuously. This is normal and not a malfunction.

 The camera may feel warm when being used continuously or for an extended period of time. This is

normal and not a malfunction.

 If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera to

prevent leakage or corrosion.

 Never use batteries of different types (together) or mix old and new batteries.
 Always keep the terminals in a clean state.
 Never use manganese batteries.
 Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
 Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ................................................8

Package Contents............................................9

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA.............. 10

Front View......................................................10

Rear View.........................................................11

Mode Dial ......................................................12

LCD Monitor Information.....................................13

PREPARING THE CAMERA............................. 15

Installing the Batteries (Optional Accessory) .......15

Using the AC Power Adapter

(Optional Accessory)..........................................16

Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card

(Optional Accessory) ........................................17

Attaching the Camera Strap..............................18

LED Indicators..................................................18

GETTING STARTED...........................................19

Turning the Power On/Off .................................19

Choosing the Screen Language.........................20

Setting the Date and Time ................................21

Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal

Memory............................................................22

Using the LCD Monitor.......................................23

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PHOTOGRAPHY MODE................................... 24

Shooting Images - The Basics..........................24

Setting Image Resolution and Quality ................25

Using the Zoom Function...................................26

Using the Flash...............................................27

Using the Self-Timer.........................................28

Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation).........29

Setting White Balance......................................30

USING THE MODE DIAL.................................... 31

Simple Mode.....................................................31

Program Mode ...............................................31

Portrait Mode..................................................32

Landscape Mode..............................................32

Sport Mode.....................................................33

Night Mode.....................................................33

ADVANCED SHOOTING................................... 34

High Speed Continuous.....................................34

Auto Bracket ...................................................35

Selecting the Metering Mode ............................. 36

PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS.....................37

Viewing Images ...............................................37

Magnifying Images ..........................................38

Thumbnail Display ..........................................39

Slideshow Display ...........................................40

Resizing an Image ...........................................41

MOVIE MODE....................................................42

Recording Movie Clips ......................................42

Playing Back Movie Clips .................................43

PLAYBACK MODE – ADVANCED FEATURES...44

Playing Back Still Images/Movie Clips on TV ........44

Deleting Images/Movie Clips..............................45

Protecting Images/Movie Clips ...........................46

Setting the DPOF.............................................47

Connecting to a PictBridge-Compatible Printer......49

TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL

CAMERA TO COMPUTER.................................53

Step 1: Install the USB driver .........................54

Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your

computer...........................................55

Step 3: Download images or movie clips............56

EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION..............57

Installing ACDSee for PENTAX...........................57

USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA...58

Step 1: Install the PC camera driver..................58

Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your

computer.............................................59

Step 3: Run your application software

(i.e. Windows NetMeeting)....................59

MENU OPTIONS...............................................60

Camera Menu....................................................60

Movie Menu ...................................................64

Playback Menu...............................................65

Setup Menu....................................................67

CONNECTING THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO

OTHER DEVICES............................................. 70

SPECIFICATIONS............................................71

APPENDIX........................................................ 72

WARRANTY POLICY..........................................75

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this new digital camera!
Equipped with a 5.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, your camera delivers high quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution
images. Other features provided by the camera include the following:

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 5.0 Megapixels

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A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 5.0
megapixels for high quality of images.

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 Auto flash

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An auto flash sensor automatically detects
the shooting (lighting) conditions and
determines whether the flash should be used.

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 1.8” LTPS color image LCD monitor

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 Optical zoom: 1x~3x

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 Digital zoom: 1x~4x

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 12MB internal (built-in) memory

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Images can be captured without using a
memory card.

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 Support for SD memory card for memory

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expansion

You may wish to expand the memory capacity
(up to 512MB capacity) by using an additional
memory card.

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 USB connection (USB 1.1 compliant)

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Still images or movie clips that you have
recorded can be downloaded to your computer
using the USB cable (A USB driver is required
for Win 98 and Win98SE).

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 DPOF functionality

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DPOF can be used to print your images on a
DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting
the memory card.

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 PictBridge support

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You can connect the camera directly to printer
that supports PictBridge and perform image
selection and printing using the camera monitor
screen and controls.

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 Provided editing software: ACDSee for PENTAX

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You can enhance and retouch your images on
your computer by using the provided editing
software.

Package Contents

Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is
missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer.

Common Product Components:

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 Digital Camera

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 Operating Manual

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 USB Cable

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 Software CD-ROM (S-SW33)

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Common (Optional) Accessories (not included with the camera):

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 AC power adapter (supplied by PENTAX)

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 SD memory card (available on the market)

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 Batteries (available on the market)

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 Battery Charger (available on the market)

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 Accessories and components may vary by retailer.

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 AV Cable

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 Camera Strap

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 Camera Case

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA

Front View

1. Shutter button

2. Flash

3. Power button

4. Mode dial

5. Self-timer LED

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6. Viewfinder window

7. Microphone

8. PC (USB) / AV terminal

9. DC IN 3V terminal

10.Lens

Rear View

1. Viewfinder

2. Viewfinder LED

3. / Zoom in (telephoto) button
Zoom out (wide-angle) button
Thumbnail button

4. Playback button

5. Strap holder

6. MENU Menu button

7. Delete button

8. S Arrow button (Up)

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9. X Arrow button (Right)
Self-timer button

10. T Arrow button (Down)

11. W Arrow button (Left)
Flash button

12. OK button

DISPLAY Display button

13. Battery / SD card cover

14. Tripod socket

15. LCD monitor

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Mode Dial

You can select from seven shooting modes and setup mode according to shooting conditions to achieve
the desired effect.

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Mode Description

1. Program Select this mode to permit the shutter speed and aperture
to be set automatically.

2. Portrait Select this mode to make people stand out with the
background out-of-focus.

3. Lands ca pe Use this mode to take photographs of distant scenery or
landscapes.

4. Sports Use this mode to shoot fast moving objects.

5. Night Select this mode to take photographs of people against a
dusk or night-time background.

6. Setup Select this mode to adjust the camera settings.

7. Movie Select this mode to record movie clips.

8. Simple Select this mode for point-and-shoot action.

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LCD Monitor Information

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 Camera Mode

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1. Flash mode
] Auto Flash

[
[ ] Red Eye Reduction
[ ] Forced flash
[ ] No Flash

2. Mode indication

[ ] Simple Mode

[ ] Setup Mode
[ ] Movie Mode
[ ] Landscape Mode

[ ] Program Mode

[ ] Sport Mode
[ ] Portrait Mode
[ ] Night Mode

3. Image quality

[ ]Best
[ ] Better
[ ] Good

4. Rec. Pixels

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5. Possible number of shots

6. Memory status
: Built-in memory (without card)
: SD Memory Card

7. Remaining battery status

[ ] Full battery power
[ ] Medium battery power
[ ] Low battery power
[ ] No battery power

8. Self-timer mode

[2] 2 sec. delay
[10] 10 sec. delay
[ ] 10+2 sec. delay

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9. White balance

[ ] Daylight
[ ] Cloudy
[ ] Sunset
[ ] Tungsten
[ ] Fluorescent

10.Drive mode
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11.Focus area

12.Date

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Auto

] Standard
] HS Continuous
] Auto Bracket

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 Movie Mode

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1. Movie mode

2. Recordable movie time available

3. Memory status

4. Battery power indicator

5. Focus area

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 Image Playback

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1. Playback mode

2. Memory status

3. Battery power indicator

4. Playback information

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 Movie Playback

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1. Playback mode

2. Movie mode

3. Memory status

4. Battery power indicator

5. Playback information

6. Playback indicator

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PREPARING THE CAMERA

Installing the Batteries (Optional Accessory)

You can use 2 AA size batteries (alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable) to power the camera. Make sure that
the power of the digital camera is off before inserting or removing the batteries.

1. Make sure the camera is turned off.

2. Open the battery cover.

3. Insert the batteries in the correct orientation as shown in the
illustration.

4. Close the battery cover.

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 To remove the batteries,turn the camera off before removing

batteries and hold the camera with the battery cover facing
upward, then open the battery cover.

 Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover.

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2

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Using the AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory)

Use of the AC power adapter is recommended if you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or
connect the camera to a PC.

1. Make sure your camera is turned off.

2. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the camera jack labeled "DC IN 3.0V".

3. Connect the other end to an electrical outlet.

DC terminal

AC adapter

To power outlet

AC power cable

 Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the camera. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect

adapter is not covered under the warranty.

 To prevent unexpected auto power off resulting from no battery power left during the process of transferring your

images to the computer, use the AC power adapter as a power supply.

 The AC power adapter can only be used to power the camera. Batteries cannot be charged inside the camera.

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Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

The digital camera comes with 12MB of internal memory, allowing you to store captured still images or
movie clips in the digital camera. Moreover, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an
optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store more files.

1. Make sure your camera is turned off before inserting or removing
an SD card.

2. Open the SD card cover.

3. Insert an SD card in the correct orientation as shown in the
illustration.

4. Close the SD card cover.
 To remove the SD card, make sure the camera is turned off.

Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject.

 Be sure to format an SD memory card with this digital camera before

using it. Refer to section in the manual titled “Formatting an SD Memory
Card or Internal Memory” (page 22) for further details.

 To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD card,

you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD memory card)
to “LOCK”.

 To save, edit, or erase data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the card.

Write-protect switch

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Attaching the Camera Strap

Attach the strap as shown in the illustration.

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LED Indicators

Indicator State Description/Activity

LED indicator Solid red The digital camera is powering up.
LED indicator Solid green The digital camera is ready to record images (or movies).
LED indicator Blinking red USB communication/transfer in progress.
LED indicator Blinking red Charging the flash.
Self-timer indicator Blinking blue The self-timer function is activated.

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GETTING STARTED

Turning the Power On/Off

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 Press the

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 To turn the power off, press the

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button until the digital camera turns on.

button again.

Power button

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Choosing the Screen Language

When the camera is turned on for the first time, a language-selection screen will be displayed in the
monitor. Follow the steps below to choose the desired language.

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing
the button.

2. Press X to select the [Set-up2] menu.

3. Use T to select [Language], then press the button.

4. Use S or T to select the language you want.

5. Press the button to confirm.

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Set-up 1 Set-up 2

Date Adjust
Video Out

Language

Brightness

OK :

Language

OK :

y/m/d
PAL

English

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Setting the Date and Time

Set-up1

Set-up2

1/5

Video Out
Language

Brightness

English

Follow the steps below to set the date display style, current date and time.

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing
the button.

2. Press X to select the [Set-up2] menu.

3. Use T to select [Date Adjust], then press the button.

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 You may press W or X to switch the date types.

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OK :

4. Press W or X to select Year, Month, Day and Time fields.

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 To increase a value, press S.

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 To decrease a value, press T.

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 The time is displayed in 24-hours format.

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5. Press the button after all fields are set.

Set-up1

Date Adjust

Video Out
Language

Brightness

Date Adjust

0 2 / 0 1 / 2 0 1 0

Set-up2

d/m/y

PAL

English

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0 4 : 0 0

OK :

Select :

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Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory

Cancel

Format

The term “Formatting” means preparing an “SD Memory Card” to record images; this process is also called
“initialization”. This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and
data.

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing
the button.

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 The [Set-up1] menu is displayed.

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2. Use T to select [Format], then press the button.

Set-up1

Reset No.
Date Imprint

Format

Quick View

OK :

3. Use S or T to select [OK], then press the button to confirm.

 When you format an SD memory card, be aware that all data of which will

be permanently erased. Protected images are also erased.

 To format the internal memory, do not insert a memory card into the camera. Otherwise, you will format the

memory card.

 Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later time.
 An SD memory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted.

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Set-up2

Format

OK

Cancel

OK :

On

Off

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Using the LCD Monitor

Your camera is equipped with a 1.8" full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, replay
recorded images/movie clips or adjust menu settings. The mode icons, text and numbers displayed on
the monitor may vary according to the current settings.

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or .

2. Press the button to turn on the power.

3. Compose your scene on the LCD monitor.

4. Press the shutter button.

 The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction.
 To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter button, always hold it carefully. This is

especially important when you are shooting under low lighting conditions, since your camera may decelerate the
shutter speed to ensure your images are properly exposed.

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PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

Shooting Images - The Basics

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , or and turn your
camera on by pressing the button.

2. Compose the image on the monitor screen so that the main
subject is within the focus frame.

3. Press the shutter button down half way to focus the image.

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 When you press the shutter button down half way, the

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camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the
image. Proper exposure is determined and locked at the
same time.

4. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to capture the
image.

 The actual captured image appears to be larger than the one displayed by the LCD after the image has been

captured.

 Pressing the DISPLAY button switches the LCD monitor display mode. Each time you press the DISPLAY button,

the display changes in the following order: Focus Frame On

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Æ Indicators Off Æ Composition Line On Æ LCD Off.

Setting Image Resolution and Quality

As you get to know the digital camera, you can set the image resolution (number of vertical and
horizontal pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the types of images you want to shoot.
These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in the internal memory, or on a memory card.

Higher resolution and higher quality images provide finer detail but cause the images’ file size to be larger.
To change image resolution or image quality, perform these steps below:

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , or and turn your
camera on by pressing the button.

2. Press the MENU button.
 The [Mode1] menu is displayed.

3. Use T to select [Rec. Pixels], then press the button.

4. Use S or T to select the desired setting, then press the
button to confirm.

5. Follow the step 3 and 4 above to set the [Quality].

 The possible number of shots and recording time depend on the storage size, resolution and quality settings and

the subject of the image to be captured.

 You can resize the images later. Please refer to the section in this manual titled “Resizing an Image” for further detail.

Mode1

OK :

OK :

Mode2

Rec. Pixels

Quality
Sharpness

Color

Rec. Pixels

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Exit :

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Medium

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Using the Zoom Function

This camera is equipped with 3x optical zoom. The lens moves during the optical zoom photography,
allowing you to capture telephoto and wide-angle shots. By using the optical zoom function; images
appear closer by pressing the button, or smaller away by pressing the button.

Moreover, you can further enlarge the subjects with 4x digital zoom by pressing continuously the
button. It is activated after your camera reaches its maximum optical zoom factor (3x). A useful feature
as it is, however, the more the image is enlarged, the more pixelated the image will appear.

To capture a zoomed image, perform the following steps:

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , or and turn your
camera on by pressing the button.

2. Adjust the magnification ratio by using the / button.

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 To access the optical zoom function, press the button as

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far as it can go. Press it again to activate the digital zoom.

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 To exit the zoom photography, press continuously the

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button.

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 The status of digital magnification is displayed on the LCD

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monitor.

3. Compose your scene and press the shutter button.

 To enable digital zoom feature, set the [Set-up1- Digital Zoom] to [On] in the mode.
 As you record movie clips, the zoom function cannot be activated.

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Using the Flash

The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You
can take an image using a desired flash mode to suit your circumstances.

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , or .

2. Press the button to turn on the power.

3. Toggle W / until your desired flash mode appears on the LCD
monitor.

4. Compose your scene and press the shutter button.

The camera has four flash modes: Forced Flash, Auto Flash, Red Eye Reduction and No Flash.
The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode:

Flash mode Description

FORCED FLASH The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness. Select this

mode for recording images with high contrast (backlighting) and deep shadows.
AUTO FLASH The flash fires automatically according to suit the photographic conditions.
RED EYE Use this mode to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when you want to take
REDUCTION natural-looking photographs of people and animals in low-light conditions.

When taking photographs, the red-eye phenomenon can be reduced by asking

the subject (person) to look at the digital camera or get as close to the digital

camera as possible.
NO FLASH Use this mode where the flash use is prohibited or when the distance to the

subject is too far away for the flash to have any effect.

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Using the Self-Timer

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The self-timer can be used in situations such as group shots. When using this option, you should either
mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface.

1. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface.

2. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , or .

3. Press the button to turn on the power.

4. Toggle X / until your desired self-timer mode appears on the
LCD monitor.

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[ No Indication]

5. Compose your scene and press the shutter button.

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 The self-timer function is activated.




 The photograph is then taken after the preset time.




 To cancel the self-timer at any time, press the shutter or



button, switch the mode dial to another mode or press X to
stop the count down.

 After one shot is taken, the self-timer mode is turned off.
 If you wish to take another image using the self-timer, repeat these steps.

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Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)

Mode2

White Bal.
Sensitivity

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You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera. Use this mode when the proper
exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast (difference between bright and dark
areas) between the subject and the background is extremely high. The EV compensation value can be
set in the range from –2.0EV to +2.0EV.

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , or .

2. Press the button to turn on the power.

3. Press the MENU button, then use X to select the [Mode3] menu.

4. Use T to select [EV Comp.], then use W or X to set the range
of EV compensation value from –2.0EV to +2.0EV.

5. To exit the menu, press the MENU button.

Mode1

OK :

EV Comp.

White Bal.
Sensitivity

Mode2

Mode3

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Setting White Balance

This feature lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types according to your
shooting conditions.

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , or .

2. Press the button to turn on the power.

3. Press the MENU button, then toggle X to select the [Mode3]
menu.

4. Use T to select [White Bal.], then press the button.

Mode1

OK :

EV Comp.

White Bal.

Sensitivity

Mode2

Exit :

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5. Use S or T to select the desired setting, then press the
button to confirm.

6. To exit the menu, press the MENU button.

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OK :

OK :

White Bal.

Auto

Daylight
Cloudy

Sunset

White Bal.

Tungsten

Fluorescent

Exit :

Exit :

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USING THE MODE DIAL

Simple Mode [ ]

(Simple) mode is the simplest way which allows you to take still pictures without having to set special

functions or manual adjustments. The camera sets the optimal focusing and exposure.

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing
the button.

2. Compose your subject within the focus frame.

3. Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the image.
 When you press the shutter button down half way, the

camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image.
Proper exposure is determined and locked at the same time.

4. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to capture the
image.

Program Mode [ ]

In the (Program) mode, the camera automatically sets the shutter
speed and aperture for taking still images. You can adjust other
functions, such as flash mode or continuous shooting mode.

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing
the button.

2. Compose your subject within the focus frame.

3. Press the shutter button to capture the image.

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Portrait Mode [ ]

Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out-of-focus.

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing
the button.

2. Compose your subject within the focus frame.

3. Press the shutter button to capture the image.

Landscape Mode [ ]

This mode allows you to take photographs of distant scenery or landscapes.

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing
the button.

2. Compose your subject within the focus frame.

3. Press the shutter button to capture the image.

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Sport Mode [ ]

This mode allows you to shoot fast moving objects.

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing
the button.

2. Compose your subject within the focus frame.

3. Press the shutter button to capture the image.

Night Mode [ ]

This mode allows you to take photographs of people against a dusk or night-time background.

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing
the button.

2. Compose your subject within the focus frame.

3. Press the shutter button to capture the image.

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ADVANCED SHOOTING

High Speed Continuous

This mode is used for continuous shooting. 3 pictures are taken continuously once the shutter button is
pressed.

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , or and turn your
camera on by pressing the button.

2. Press the MENU button, then use X to select the [Mode2] menu.



 In the mode, press the MENU button.



3. Use T to select [Drive Mode], then press the button.

Mode1

OK:

Mode2

Focus
Drive Mode
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Mode3

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4. Use S or T to select [HS Continuous], then press the button.

5. To exit the menu, press the MENU button.



 The indicator is displayed on the monitor screen.



6. Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus.

7. Press the shutter button to capture the image.

 In High Speed Continuous mode, the flash mode will be set to OFF automatically.

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Drive Mode
Std.
HS Continuous

Auto Bracket

OK : Exit :

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Auto Bracket

In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots after
you press the shutter button once. Auto Bracket settings can be combined with exposure compensation
settings to extend the adjustment range.

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , or and turn your
camera on by pressing the button.

2. Press the MENU button, then use X to select the [Mode2] menu.



 In the mode, press the MENU button.



3. Use T to select [Drive Mode], then press the button.

4. Use S or T to select [Auto Bracket], then press the button.

5. To exit the menu, press the MENU button.



 The indicator is displayed on the monitor screen.



6. Press the shutter button to capture the image.

 In Auto Bracket mode, the flash mode will be set to OFF automatically.

OK : Exit :

Drive Mode
Std.
HS Continuous

Auto Bracket

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Selecting the Metering Mode

You can select the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , or and turn your
camera on by pressing the button.

2. Press the MENU button, then use X to select the [Mode2] menu.

3. Use T to select [AE Metering], then press the button.

4. Use S or T to select the desired metering mode, then press the

button.



 [ Center-weight]: Averages the light metered from the



entire frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter
at the center.



 [ Spot]: The exposure is determined by the small area in



the center of the screen only.

5. To exit the menu, press the MENU button.

6. Compose your subject within the focus frame.

7. Press the shutter button to capture the image.

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Mode1

OK :

OK :

Mode2

Focus
Drive Mode

AE Metering

AE Metering

Center-weight

Spot

Mode3

Exit :

Exit :

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Viewing Images

You can display the still image you have just captured at a time.

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or and turn your
camera on by pressing the button.

2. Press the button.



 The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.



3. Use W or X to select the desired images.



 To view the previous image, press W.




 To view the next image, press X.



 The playback information displayed on the LCD monitor will disappear after 2 seconds.
 If there is no image stored in the internal memory or on the memory card. [No Image] message will appear on the

monitor.

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Magnifying Images

1.5x

While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows
you to view fine details. The zoom factor displayed on the screen shows the current magnification ratio.

1. Press the button.



 The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.




 To view the previous image, press W.




 To view the next image, press X.



2. Adjust the zoom ratio by using the Zoom



 To enlarge the selected image, press the button.




 To return to the normal image, press the button.




 The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor.



3. To view different portions of the images, press S / T / W / X to
adjust the display area.

 The magnification factors range from 1x to 4x (within 7 stages: 1.0x, 1.5x, 2.0x, 2.5x, 3.0x, 3.5x and 4.0x).

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/ button.

1.5x

Thumbnail Display

This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may
search for a particular image.

1. Press the button.



 The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.



2. Press the / button once.



 Nine thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously.




 For recorded movie clips, the movie mode icon will be



displayed.

3. Use S / T / W / X to move the cursor to select the image to be
displayed at regular size.

4. Press the button to display the selected image on full screen.

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Slideshow Display

The slide show function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order. This is
very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentations.

1. Press the button.



 The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.



2. Press the MENU button, then use T to select [Slideshow] and
press the button.

3. Use S or T to set the playback interval, then press the
button.



 The slide show starts.




 The movie clips are displayed the first frame image, and not



played back.



 To stop slide show, press the button.



OK :

Playback

Delete

Slideshow

Protect
Quality Change

Slideshow

3sec

5sec
10sec

Exit :

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OK :

 You can adjust the slide show display interval within the range of 3 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec..

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Resizing an Image

You can change the image size of a captured image to one of the following sizes: 2560 x 1920 pixel,
2048 x 1536 pixel, 1280 x 960 pixel and 640 x 480 pixel.

1. Press the button.



 The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.



2. In the mode, use W or X to select the desired images.



 To view the previous image, press W .




 To view the next image, press X .



3. Press the MENU button to access the Playback menu, then use
S or T to select [Resize] and press the button.

OK :

Playback

Resize

DPOF
Copy Image

Exit :

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4. Use S or T to select the desired setting, then press the button
to confirm.

OK :

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Resize

2560X1920

2048X1536
1280X960

640X480

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MOVIE MODE

Recording Movie Clips

This mode allows you to record movie clips with sound via built-in microphone.

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing
the button.

2. Press the shutter button to start recording.

3. To stop recording, press the shutter button again.

 The zoom function of optical zoom (3x) can be activated before you start recording the movie clips.
 Pressing the DISPLAY button switches the LCD monitor display mode. Each time you press the DISPLAY button,

the display changes in the following order: Focus Frame On

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Æ Indicators Off Æ Composition Line On Æ LCD Off.

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Playing Back Movie Clips

You can play back the recorded movie clips on the LCD monitor. However, the sound recorded with
movie clips can only be played back on TV or computers.

1. Press the button.

2. Use W or X to go through the images until the movie clip you
want to play back is displayed.



 To view the previous image, press W.




 To view the next image, press X.



3. Press the button to start playing back the movie clips.



 To pause or resume movie playback, press the button



again.

 The playback information displayed on the LCD monitor will disappear after 2 seconds.
 The zoom function cannot be activated for movie clips.
 To playback the movie clips on the computer, we recommend you to use Windows Media Player 9.0 (WMP 9.0).

You can download WMP version from the website at www.microsoft.com.

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PLAYBACK MODE – ADVANCED FEATURES

Playing Back Still Images/Movie Clips on TV

You can also playback your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any device, make sure to
select NTSC/PAL system to match the video output system of the video equipment you are going to
connect to the digital camera, then turn off all devices to be connected.

1. Connect one end of the AV cable to the AV terminal of the
digital camera.

2. Connect the other end to the AV input socket of the TV set.

3. Turn the TV and digital camera on.

4. Playback the images/movie clips.



 The method of operation is the same as playing back still



images and movie clips on the digital camera.

 The sound recorded with movie clips can only be played back on TV or computers.

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PC/AV terminal

Deleting Images/Movie Clips

Playback

Slideshow

Quality Change

Protect

1/7

Use this function to delete one or all images/movie clips stored in the internal memory or memory card. Please
note that the deleted images or movie clips cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before deleting a file.

 To delete the latest single image/movie clip

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or and turn your
camera on by pressing the button.

2. Press the button. When the delete message appears, use S
or T to select [OK], then press the button to delete the last
image or movie clip.



 If you wish to cancel the deletion, select [Cancel].



 To delete image/movie clip by preference

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or and turn your
camera on by pressing the button.

2. Press the button.



 The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor, which



can also be deleted directly by pressing the button.

3. Use W or X to select the image you want to delete.

4. Press the MENU button, then use S or T to select [Delete] and
press the

5. Use S or T to select [This Image] or [Delete All] by your
preference, then press the

6. When the delete message appears, use S or T to select [OK],
then press the button to confirm the deletion.



 If you wish to cancel the deletion, select [Cancel].



button.

button.

OK :

Delete

OK

Cancel

Playback

Delete

Slideshow
Protect
Quality Change

Delete

This Image

Delete All

OK :

Exit :

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

 Protected images cannot be deleted with the delete function.



OK :

Return :

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Protecting Images/Movie Clips

Playback

Delete
Slideshow

3/7

Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake.

1. Press the button.



 The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.



2. In the mode, use W or X to select the desired images.



 To view the previous image, press W .




 To view the next image, press X .



3. Press the MENU button, then use T to select [Protect] and
press the button.

4. Use S or T to choose the desired setting, then press the

button.



 [Protect This]: Protect one image/movie.




 [All]: Protect all images/movies (at once).



OK :

Playback

Delete
Slideshow

Protect

Protect

Protect This

All

Exit :

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5. Use S or T to select [Protect], then press the button to
confirm.



 Press the MENU button to return to the mode.



The indicator appears on the selected image.



 If you wish to cancel the protect function, select [Unprotect].



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OK :

OK :

Return :

Protect This

Protect

Unprotect

Return :

Setting the DPOF

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DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. By
using DPOF, you can select an image to be printed and then specify how many prints or which image you
would like. Take your memory card to a DPOF enabled printer that accepts memory cards. The DPOF/
card-compatible printer will read the embedded information on the memory card and print your images as
specified.

 To configure print settings for a single image / all images.
Step Figure Proced ure

Press the button, then use W or X to select the desired image you want
to mark .
* The playback information displayed on the LCD monitor will disappear

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after 2 seconds.

Press the MENU button. Use S or T to select [DPOF], then press the
button.

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Resize

DPOF

Copy Image

OK : Exit :

DPOF

One Image

3

All Images
Reset All

OK :

Use S or T to select by your preference, then press the button.
[One Imag e]: To configure print settings for a single image.

[All Images]: To configure print settings for all images.
[Reset All]: Returns all basic settings to the digital camera’s default

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Step Figure Proced ure

Use S or T to select by your preference, then press the button.

2

[Copies]: Allows you to select image quantity (0~10). Use W or X to

Cancel

set the image quantity.

[Dat e ]: The date of recording can be printed directly on the images.

Exit :

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Select [OK] or [Cancel] with W or X .

2

[Return]: To exit the mark function, use S or T to select [Return],

OK

2/3

Exit :

then press the button.

4

One Image

Copies

Date
Return

OK :

One Image

Copies

Date

Return

OK :

Press the MENU button to return to the image playback mode.
* The is marked on the displayed image.

5

DPOF

One Image

All Images

Reset All

OK :



 Before you perform the DPOF settings on your camera, always remember to copy your images from the internal



To unmark the mark, go back to step 3 to select [Reset All] with S or T.

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memory to an SD memory card first.



 The print icon will appear on the monitor indicating images selected for printing.




 You cannot print movies.

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Connecting to a PictBridge-Compatible Printer

Select Mode

Print

Even if you do not have a computer, you can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge
to perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls. DPOF support also
lets you specify which images you want to print and how many copies of each should be printed.

Connecting the camera to the printer

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing
the button.

2. Press X to select the [Set-up2] menu, then use T to select
[USB Con.]. Press the button.

3. Use S or T to select [PictBridge], then press the button.

4. Connect your camera and the printer via a supplied USB cable.
 The screen turns off automatically and the setting screen will

appear on the monitor after seconds of time.

OK :

 On Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000, if the camera is connected to your computer and you unintentionally set the camera's

USB connection to PictBridge, the "Install Driver" message will appear. Ignore this message and click "Cancel".

Printing images

When the camera is properly connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, the [Select Mode] scr een is
displayed on the monitor. Use S or T to select the print mode.



 In [Print] Mode: Lets you print the specified image with PictBridge.



Step Figure Procedure

Select Mode

1

Print

Print w/DPOF

Use S or T to select the [Print] mode, then press the button.

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Select :

OK :

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Print Info

With

File Name

With

Step Procedure

2

Size

Borderless

Select :

Figure

Paper Setting

Standard

Standard

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OK :

3

Print Info

Print :
Info. :

With
With

OK :

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Select :
Cancel :

Date

4

File Name
Cancel

Select :

5

Print :
Info. :

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Select :
Cancel :

Use S or T to access the paper selection setting, then press the
button to confirm.
[Siz e] : You may select the desired item depending on the type of

printer being used.

[Borderless]:You may select the desired item depending on the type of

printer being used.

Use W or X to select the image you want to print, then press T to set more
detailed settings.

OK

Use S or T to select by your preference, then press the button.
[ ] : Specifies the number of prints. You can select the number

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up to 10.
[Date] : If you select [With], images are printed with the date.
[File Name]: If you select [With], images are printed with the file name.
[Ca nce l ]: To cancel the print settings, use S or T to select [Cancel].

After the step 4 is finished, you can still use W or X to change the image
by your preference, then press the button to print.

OK

Step Figure Procedure

Print w/DPOF

Select Mode

Print

Print

6

Cancel

Use S or T to select [Print], then press the button to confirm.

Select :

OK :

This starts printing and displays the message “Printing now” on the monitor
screen.The message will disappear after the printing is finished.

Printing now

7

Select :



 In [Print w/DPOF] Mode: This function only lets you print the specified image based on the previous



Print

Continue

Cancel

Cancel :

* To cancel printing:

Pressing the button during print data transfer displays the screen for
selecting whether to [Continue] or [Cancel] printing.

OK :

DPOF settings.

Step Figure

Select Mode

Print

1

Print w/DPOF

Select :

Procedure

Use S or T to select the [Print w/DPOF] mode, then press the button.

OK :

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FigureStep

Procedure

Use S or T to access the paper selection setting, then press the

Paper Setting

Size

Borderless

2

Select :

Standard

Standard

button to print.
[Size]: You may select the desired item depending on the type of

printer being used.

[Borderless]:You may select the desired item depending on the type of

OK :

printer being used.

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Print

Print

3

Cancel

Select :

Use S or T to select [Print], then press the button to confirm.

OK :

This starts printing and displays the message “Printing now” on the monitor
screen. The message will disappear after the printing is finished.

Printing now

4

Print

Continue

Cancel

Cancel :

* To cancel printing:

Pressing the button during print data transfer displays the screen for
selecting whether to [Continue] or [Cancel] printing.

Select :

OK :

TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL
CAMERA TO COMPUTER

After using USB cable to establish a USB connection between the camera and your computer, you can use
your computer to share recorded images or movie clips with your family or friends via e-mail or post them on
the Web. In order to do this, you must install the USB driver onto your computer first. Note that before you
begin to install the software, you need to check your system according to the table as shown below.

System Requirements (Windows) System Requirements (Macintosh)

CPU Pentium III 600 MHz processor or higher PowerPC G3/G4
Operating System Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP OS 9.0 or higher
RAM 32MB 32MB

(64MB RAM recommended) (64MB RAM recommended)

Hard Disk Space 128MB hard disk space 128MB hard disk space
Required Devices A CD-ROM drive A CD-ROM drive

An available USB port An available USB port

Display Color Monitor (800x600, 24-bit or higher Color Monitor (800x600, 24-bit or

recommended) higher recommended)

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Step 1: Install the USB driver

 Installation on Windows 98 & 98SE

The USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM (S-SW33) is exclusively for Windows 98 and 98SE. Windows
2000/ME/XP users don't need to install the USB driver.

1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM (S-SW33) into your CD-ROM drive.

2. Connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable.

3. The "Add New Hardware Wizard" will appear on screen as shown
on the right. Click on "Next".

4. Select "Search for the best driver for your device". Click on "Next".

5. Select "CD-ROM drive" and "Specify a location" as shown on the
right. Click on "Next".
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

6. After the USB driver has been installed, restart your computer.

 Installation on MAC OS 9.0

For Mac OS 9.0 or higher, the computer will automatically recognize
the digital camera and load its own USB drivers.

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Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing
the button.

2. Press X to select the [Set-up2] menu, then use T to select [USB
Con.].

3. Press the button.

4. Use T to select [PC], then press the button.

5. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on
your computer.

6. There will be a new “Removable Disk” icon detected in “My
Computer”, which contains your recorded images or movie clips.
(For Mac users, double-click [untitled] or [unlabeled] disk drive
icon on our desktop.)

OK :

OK :

Set-up1

USB Con.

PC/AV terminal

Set-up2

PC

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USB Con.

PC

PictBridge
PC Camera

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Step 3: Download images or movie clips

When the digital camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be a disk drive,
just like a floppy disk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the “Removable
disk” (“untitled” or “unlabeled” disk on a Macintosh) to your computer hard drive.

 Windows

Open the “removable disk” and double click on the DCIM folder to open it to find more folders. Your
images are inside these folder(s). Select the desired still images or movie clips and then choose “Copy”
from the “Edit” menu. Open the destination location (folder) and choose “Paste” from the “Edit” menu.
You may also drag and drop image files from the digital camera to a desired location.

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 Macintosh

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Open the “untitled” disk icon, and the destination location on your hard disk. Drag and drop from the
digital camera to the desired destination.

 Memory card users may prefer to use a memory card reader (highly recommended).
 Movie playback application is not included with the package. Make sure that movie playback application has

been installed in your computer.

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EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

Installing ACDSee for PENTAX

With ACDSee for PENTAX, you can find, organize, and preview images and media files on your
computer, and efficiently acquire images from digital cameras, scanners, and other devices. ACDSee
for PENTAX's full-featured image viewer and media player quickly generates high-quality displays of
your images and media files.
Also, ACDSee for PENTAX includes a wide variety of image editing tools you can use to create, edit,
and touch-up your digital images. Use tools such as red-eye reduction, crop, sharpen, blur, and emboss
to enhance or correct your images. Image management tools, such as exposure adjustment, convert,
resize, rename, and rotate, can be used to adjust multiple files at the same time.

1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM (S-SW33) into your CD-ROM drive.

2. When the welcome screen appears, select "Application
Software".

3. Select the desired language.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

 For more information about the operation of ACDSee for PENTAX

application software, refer to its respective help documentation.

 For Windows 2000/XP users, please make sure to install and use the

ACDSee for PENTAX in “Administrator” mode.

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USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA

Your digital camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference, or have a real-time
conversation with friends or family. To use the digital camera for videoconferencing, your computer
system must include the items as below:

 Microphone
 Sound card
 Speakers or headphones
 Network or Internet connection

 Video conferencing (or video editing) software is not included with the digital camera.
 This mode is not supported for Mac.

Step 1: Install the PC camera driver

The PC-camera driver included in the CD-ROM (S-SW33) is exclusively
for Windows. The PC camera function is not supported for Mac platforms.

1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM (S-SW33) into your CD-ROM drive.

2. When the welcome screen appears, select "PC Camera Driver".

3. Select the desired language.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

4. After the driver installation is completed, restart your computer.

 If the Certified Warning message appears during PC camera driver

installation on Windows XP, please click "Continue" and wait until the
driver installation is completed.

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Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing
the button.

2. Press X to select the [Set-up2] menu, then use T to select [USB Con.].

3. Press the button.

4. Use S or T to select [PC Camera], then press the button.

5. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on
your computer.

6. Position the digital camera steadily on top of your computer
monitor or use a tripod.

 When using this digital camera as a PC camera, it is necessary to install the battery into the digital camera.

OK :

USB Con.

PC

PictBridge

PC Camera

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Step 3: Run your application software (i.e. Windows NetMeeting)

To use Windows NetMeeting for videoconferencing:

1. Go to Start
program.

2. Click the Start Video button to view live video.

3. Click the Place Call button.

4. Type the e-mail address or the network address of the computer that you are calling.

5. Click Call. The person that you are calling must also have Windows NetMeeting running and be
willing accept your call to start the videoconference.

 The video resolution for videoconferencing applications is generally 320 x 240.
 For more information about the operation of videoconference application software, refer to its respective help

documentation.

ÆÆ

Æ Programs

ÆÆ

ÆÆ

Æ Accessories

ÆÆ

ÆÆ

Æ Communications

ÆÆ

ÆÆ

Æ NetMeeting to launch the NetMeeting

ÆÆ

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MENU OPTIONS

Camera Menu

This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images.

Mode1

Mode2

OK :

Rec.Pixels
Quality
Sharpness
Color

Exit :

Mode3

5M

Medium

0 / 5

Mode1

Mode2

Saturation Medium

OK :

Exit :

Mode3

5 / 5

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , or and turn your camera on.

2. Press the MENU button, then use W or X to select the [Mode1] / [Mode2] / [Mode3] menu.



 In Mode, press the MENU button to access the [Simple] menu directly.



3. Press S or T to select the desired setting, then press the button.



 In the



Mode
Item Functional Description
Rec. Pixels Sets the size of the image that will be captured.

5

*

2560x1920

M

3

*

2048x1536

M

1.2

M

*

1280x960

0.3

M

*

640x480

Quality Sets the quality (compression rate) at which the image is captured.

* Best
* Better
* Good

OK :

Mode1

Focus
Drive Mode
AE Metering

Mode2

Exit :

Mode3

Std.

Mode1

Mode2

EV Comp.
White Bal.
Sensitivity

0 / 3

OK :

Exit :

Mode3

+2.0

200

0 / 3

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Item Functional Description

Focus You can take images with the distance to the subject set by auto focus, macro,

or infinity.
*Std.
* Macro

* Infinity

Drive Mode Sets the recording method at the time of taking pictures.

* Std.
* HS Continuous
* Auto Bracket

 In the , , , or Mode

Mode1 Item Functional Description

Rec. Pixels Refer to the Camera Menu's option item (the Mode) for further

details.

Quality Refer to the Camera Menu's option item (the Mode) for further

details.

Sharpnes s Sets the level of image sharpness.

* Low
* Medium

* High

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Mode1 Item Functional Description

Color Sets t he c olor of the image that will be captured.

* Full Color
* B&W
* Sepia

Saturat ion To capture an image, your camera offers you three different degrees

of color to match with your preference.
Your images will demonstrate different impression by selecting
different degrees of color. This is called “Saturation”.
* Low
* Medium
* High

Mode2 Item Functional Description

Focus Refer to the Camera Menu's option item (the Mode) for further

details.

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Drive Mode Refer to the Camera Menu's option item (the Mode) for further

details.

AE Met e ri n g Refer to the section in this manual titled “Selecting the Metering Mode”

for further details.

Mode3 Item Functional Description

EV Com p. Sets a compensation to obtain the correct exposure when the subject

is much brighter or darker than the background.
The EV compensation value can be set in the range from –2.0EV to
+2.0EV.

White Bal. Sets the white balance when shooting under a variety of lighting

conditions and permits photographs to be taken that approach the
conditions that are seen by the human eye.

*Auto
* Daylight
* Cloudy
* Sunset
* Tungsten
* Fluorescent

Sensitivity Sets the sensitivity for taking pictures. When the sensitivity is raised

(and the ISO figure is increased), photography will become possible
even in dark locations, but the more pixilated (grainier) the image will
appear.
*Auto / 50 / 100 / 200

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Movie Menu

This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording movie clips.

Movie

Color

OK :

Exit :

1 / 1

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on.

2. Press the MENU button, then use T to select the [Color].

3. To exit the playback menu, press the MENU button.

Item Functional Description

Color Refer to t he Ca me ra Menu's option item (the , , , or Mode) for

further details.

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Playback Menu

Playback

Delete
Slideshow
Protect

0/7

Playback

DPOF
Copy Image

5/7

In the menu, set which settings are to be used for playback.

Playback

Delete
Slideshow
Protect

Playback

Resize

DPOF
Copy Image

OK :

Exit :

0 / 7

OK :

Exit :

5 / 7

1. Press the button.
 The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.

2. Press the MENU button, then use S or T to select the desired setting and press the button.

3. To exit the playback menu, press the MENU button.

Item Functional Description

Delete Delete one or all images you have captured.

Refer to the section in this manual titled “Deleting Images/Movie Clips¨ for further details.

Slideshow You can play back recorded images in order with a selected interval time.

This function is useful for checking your images or for presentations, etc.
Refer to the section in this manual titled “Slideshow Display” for further details.
* 3 sec. / 5 sec. / 10 sec.

Protect Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake.

Refer to the section in this manual titled “Protecting Images/Mov ie clips” for further details.

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Item Functional Description

Quality Change to set the desired quality (compression rate) at which the image is captured.
Change * Best

* Better
* Good

Resize Changes the size of a recorded image.

5

*

2560x1920

M

3

*

2048x1536

M

1.2

M

*

1280x960

0.3

M

*

640x480

DPOF Allows you to select the desired pictures to be printed and set the number of prints

and date displayed in DPOF format. You can print images easily just by inserting the
memory card to a DPOF-compatible printer or taking it to a print shop. Refer to the
section in this manual titled “Setting the DPOF” for further details.

Copy Imag e Allows you to copy your files from the digital camera’s internal memory to a memory

card. Of course, you can only do this if you have a memory card installed and some
files in internal memory.
* OK / Cancel

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Setup Menu

This feature allows you to set up the default settings by preference for using your camera.

OK :

Set-up1

Sound
Auto Off
Digital Zoom
Reset

Set-up2

5min

5 / 8

OK :

Set-up1 Set-up2

Date Adjust
Video Out
Language
Brightness

d/m/y

English

PAL

0

Set-up1

Off

On

0 / 8

Reset No.

Date Imprint
Format

Quick View

OK :

Set-up2

On

Off

0 / 5

Set-up1

USB Con.

OK :

Set-up2

PC

5 / 5

1. Rotate the mode dial to

mode and turn your camera on.

2. Press W or X to select the [Set-up1] / [Set-up2] menu.

3. Use S or T to select the desired option item, then press the button.

4. To exit the setup menu, rotate the mode dial to another mode.

 Set-up1 settings

Item Functional Description

Soun d This sets whether or not to mute the startup sound, and the camera sound each

time you press the camera button.
* Loud / Soft / Off

Auto Off If no operation is performed for a specific period of time, the power to the camera

is automatically turned off. This feature is useful to reduce battery wear.
* 2 min. / 3 min. / 5 min. / Off

Digital Zoom This sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of shooting.

* On / Off

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Item Functional Description

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Reset Returns all basic settings to the digital camera’s default settings. The time setting

will not be reset.
* OK / Cancel

Reset No. Set whether or not to reset the file number when you take photographs. This creates

a new folder. The captured images are recorded to the newly created folder from
number 0001. If you want to reset the file number, be sure that no images are
recorded in the internal memory or the SD memory card.
* OK / Cancel

Date Imprint The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images. This function must

be activated before the image is captured. The date appears on the left bottom of
the captured picture. When images are shot with date imprint
feature, the date cannot be removed later.
* On / Off

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Format Erases all images and reformats the SD card loaded in your camera. Protected

images are also erased. SD card cannot be formatted if it is write-protected.
Refer to the section in this manual titled “Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal
Memory” for further details.
* OK / Cancel

Quick View Set to display a photographed image on LCD monitor immediately after you have

taken the shot.
* On / Off

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 Set-up2 settings

Item Functional Description

Date Adjust This sets the date and the time.

Refer to the section in this manual titled “Setting the Date and Time” for further details.
* y/m/d
* d/m/y
* m/d/y

Video Out Sets video output of the camera for matching the video output system of the equipment

Language Sets the language that is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Brightness This sets the brightness of the LCD monitor.

USB Con. Select to choose one of the following modes for further settings.

that you are going to connect to the camera.
* PAL / NTSC

Refer to the section in this manual titled “Choosing the Screen Language” for further
details.
* English / Français / Deutsch / Español / Italiano / Svenska / Nederlands /

The adjustment range is from -5 to +5.

* PC / PictBridge / PC Camera

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CONNECTING THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO OTHER
DEVICES

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SPECIFICATIONS

Item Description

Image Sensor CCD
Effective pixels 5.0 Mega pixels
Image size Still image: 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480

Movie clip: 320 x 240

Image quality Still image: Best, Better, Good

Movie image: Good

Recording media 12MB internal memory

SD memory card (Optional, up to 512 MB)

File format Motion JPEG (AVI); PictBridge support;

PC-CAM support (QVGA around 20 f/s)

Lens F-no.: Wide: 2.8 / Tele: 4.8

Focal length: 5.4mm-16.2mm (Equivalent to 35mm Camera: 32~96 mm)

Focus rang e Normal : 50 cm-infinity

Macro : 6 cm-infinity (Wide)

: 35 cm-infinity (Tele)

LCD monitor 1.8” LTPS color LCD

High-resolution 130K pixels display
Self-timer 10 sec delay, 2 sec delay, 10+2 sec delay
Exposure compensation - 2.0 EV~ +2.0EV (in 0.3EV increments)
White balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Sunset, Tungsten, Fluorescent
ISO Auto, 50, 100, 200
Inter f ac e DC-IN jack, USB/AV terminal
Power 2 x AA (alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable) batteries

(Two alkaline batteries allow approximately 80 shots to be taken*)

AC-DC Adapter (3V/2.5A) (Optional)
Dimension Approx. 91 x 61 x 27 mm
Weight Approx. 130g (without batteries and the SD memory card)

* Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing. Actual performance

may vary according to operating conditions.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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APPENDIX



 Troubleshooting Guide



Symptom Possible causes Solutions / Corrective Actions

Power does not
turn on.

Camera suddenly
powers down.

Image is not captured
when the shutter
button is pressed.

Flash does not fire.

Continuous shooting
is not possible.

Cannot transfer files
over a USB connection.

* The battery has run out.
* The battery is not oriented correctly.
* The battery cover is not closed properly.
* The AC power adapter (optional)

is disconnected.

* The function of [Auto Off] in the

has been activated.

* The battery has run out.
* The camera is in the

* Memory is full.

* NO FLASH is selected in flash mode.
* The [Drive Mode] is set to [HS Continuous]

or [Auto Bracket].
* The camera is in the
* The capacity of the built-in memory or

SD memory card is full.

* USB cable is not connected securely.
* USB driver is not installed.
* Camera is turned off.

mode

mode.

(movie) mode.

* Load new or fully charged battery.

* Load the battery in the correct direction.
* Close the battery cover correctly.
* Properly connect the AC power

adapter.

* Turn the power back on and set the

option of [Auto Off] to [Off].

* Load new or fully charged battery.
* Rotate the mode dial to

, or .

* Transfer the desired files to your

computer and then delete unnecessary
files, or use a different memory card.

* Select a different flash mode.
* Select [Std.] in the [Drive Mode].

* Switch the mode dial to another mode.

* Insert a new SD memory card.

* Check all connections.
* Install the USB driver on your computer.
* Turn on the camera.

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 Possible Number of Recordable Images

The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the internal
memory and the SD memory card. The number of recordable images may vary depending on the
recorded subject, the capacity of the memory card, if there are files other than images or when the
recording is made while switching the picture quality or resolution.

Quality

2560 x 1920

5

M

2048 x1536

3

M

1280 x 960

1.2

M

640 x 480

0.3

M

Resolution

(Compression

Ratio)

Best (1/4)

Better (1/8)

Good (1/16)

Best (1/4)

Better(1/8)

Good (1/16)

Best (1/4)

Better (1/8)

Good (1/16)

Best (1/4)

Better (1/8)

Good (1/16)

Internal

Memory

(12MB)

4
8

17

6
13
27
17
33
64
64

128
257

32MB

11
22
44
17
33
67
42

82
157
157
315
631

SD Memory Card

64MB

22
45
90
34
69

138

86
168
322
322
645

1291

128MB

45
91

182

70
139
279
174
340
652
652

1305
2610

256MB

91
181
362
140
278
557
346
678

1300
1300
2600
5201

512MB

183
365
731
283
561

1122

698
1388
2620
2620
5240

10480

 The above data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies according to the

shooting conditions and settings.

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 Approximate Duration of Recording Time

The table below indicates the approximate duration of recording time depending on the capacity of the
internal memory and the SD memory card.

Image size

320 x 240 00:56 02:19 04:47 09:42 19: 20 39:00

 The values for the recording time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and settings.

Internal Memory SD Memory Card

(12MB) 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB

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WARRANTY POLICY

All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are
guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of
purchase. Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that
period, provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage,
mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or
modification by an unauthorized repair shop. The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall
not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be
liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any
kind, whether caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise; and it is expressly agreed
that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties, whether
expressed or implied, is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided. No
refunds will be made on repairs by non-authorized PENTAX service facilities.

Procedure during 12-month Warranty Period

Any PENTAX which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period should be returned to the
dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer. If there is no representative of
the manufacturer in your country, send the equipment to the manufacturer, with postage prepaid. In this
case, it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to
the complicated customs procedures required. If the equipment is covered by warranty, repairs will be
made and parts replaced free of charge, and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of
servicing. If the equipment is not covered by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of
its representatives will apply. Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner.

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If your PENTAX was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the
warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer’s representatives
in that country. Notwithstanding this, your PENTAX returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of
charge according to this procedure and warranty policy. In any case, however, shipping charges and
customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender. To prove the date of your purchase when required,
please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before
sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer’s
authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are sending it directly to the
manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service charge, and only after you accept the quoted
service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing.

* This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory rights.
* The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can

supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty
card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor
in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy.

The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community.

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Declaration of Conformity

According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for

Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals

We:

Located at:

Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15
of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit
tested and found to be compliant with the standards.
Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the
variation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR

§2.909. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation. The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment
complies with the standards of 47CFR §15.101 to §15.109.

PENTAX IMAGING COMPANY
A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc.
600 12 Street, Suite 300
Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A.
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]

Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera
Model Number: Optio 50
Contact person: Customer Service Manager
Date and Place: March, 2005, Colorado

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