Pentax Optio A30 Operating Manual

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Digital Camera

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• Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.

01-200701 Printed in Philippines

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

Thank you for buying this PENTAX 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 PENTAX Digital Camera 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, performance or of items on 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.

To users of this camera

• There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased 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.

Regarding trademarks

• PENTAX, Optio and smc PENTAX are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation.

• SD logo and SDHC logo are trademarks.

• DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

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

This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved. PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Red Eye software © 2003-2006 FotoNation Inc. Face Tracker software © 20052006 FotoNation Inc. In Camera Red Eye -- covered by U.S. Patent No. 6,407,777 and 7,042,505. Other patents Pending.

Regarding PictBridge

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.

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

• Both SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards are referred to as SD memory cards in this manual.

Using your camera safely

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

About the Camera

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 camera is taken apart.

• 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 a memory card is accidentally swallowed.

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

• If the camera emits smoke or a 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.

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

These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience minor or medium personal injury, or material loss 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 lithium-ion battery D-LI8. The battery could explode or catch fire.

• 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.

• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes, it may cause a loss of sight, 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, it may cause irritate the skin, 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.

• Should the LCD be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes or mouth.

About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter

Warning

• Do not use the product at a voltage other than the specified voltage. Use with a power source or voltage other than that designed can cause a fire or electrical shock. The specified voltage is 100-240 V AC.

• Do not disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fire or electrical shock.

• If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using and consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock.

• If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock.

• If thunderstorm should be present during use of the battery charger or AC adapter, unplug the power cord and discontinue use. Continuing to use the product can cause damage to the equipment, fire or electrical shock.

• Wipe off the plug of the power cord if it should become covered with dust. This can cause a fire.

Caution

• Do not place heavy objects on the AC plug cord, allow heavy objects to drop onto it or allow the AC plug cord to become damaged due to excessive bending. If the AC plug cord becomes damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center.

• Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still plugged in.

• Remove the battery and unplug the AC plug cord when not using the battery charger.

• Do not plug in the AC plug cord with wet hands. This can cause an electrical shock.

• Do not subject the product to strong impacts or allow it to drop onto a hard surface. This can cause a malfunction.

• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only CSA/UL Certified power supply cord set, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper, one end with a molded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified NEMA configuration), and the other is provided with a molded-on female connector body (with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration) or the equivalent.

• Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than the ones specified. This can cause overheating or malfunctions.

Care to be Taken During Handling

• Take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package with you when traveling. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad.

• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or during travelling). Contents of a recording such as images and sounds cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or data transfer from your camera to a computer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording medium (SD Memory Card), etc.

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

• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol or 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 the camera from its 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.

• 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 high temperature 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.22) regarding the SD Memory Card.

• Please note that the formatting of the SD Memory Card or built-in memory will delete all data, however it may still be possible to recover that data using off-the-shelf data recovery software. Please manage your camera’s memory at your own risk.

• The AC plug cord supplied with the camera is for exclusive use with the Battery charger D-BC8. Do not use it with any other equipment.

• 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.

LED Safety Standard This device is a digital still camera that conforms to the safety standard (IEC60825-1) for a Class 1 LED product.

Regarding Product Registration

To serve you better, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. Refer to the PC Connection Manual (bottom right of front side) for more information.

Using your camera safely ........................................................................ 1

Care to be Taken During Handling.......................................................... 4

Contents of the Operating Manual .......................................................... 9

Quick Lessons in Mastering the Camera............................................... 10

Checking the Contents of the Package ................................................. 12

Names of Parts...................................................................................... 13

Names of Operating Parts ..................................................................... 14

Getting Started 15

Attaching the Strap .................................................................................... 15

Powering the Camera ................................................................................ 16

Installing the Battery .............................................................................. 16

Removing the Battery ............................................................................ 16

Charging the Battery ............................................................................. 17

Using the AC Adapter (optional)............................................................ 19

Installing the SD Memory Card ................................................................. 21

Image Size and Quality of Still Pictures................................................. 23

Size and Quality of Movies .................................................................... 24

Initial Settings (Setting the Display Language

and the Date and Time).............................................................................. 26

Setting the Display Language ............................................................... 26

Setting the Date and Time..................................................................... 27

Quick Start 30

Taking Still Pictures ................................................................................... 30

Playing Back Still Pictures ........................................................................ 34

Playing Back an Image.......................................................................... 34

Playing Back the Previous or Next Image ............................................. 34

Common Operations 36

Turning the Camera On and Off................................................................ 36

Turning the Camera On in Capture Mode ............................................. 36

Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode ........................................... 37

Using the Button Functions ...................................................................... 38

Capture Mode........................................................................................ 38

Playback Mode...................................................................................... 39

Voice Recording Mode .......................................................................... 41

Setting the Menus ...................................................................................... 42

How to Set the Menus ........................................................................... 42

Menu List ............................................................................................... 45

Operating the Mode Palette....................................................................... 47

How to operate the Mode Palette .......................................................... 47

Taking Pictures 50

Taking Pictures .......................................................................................... 50

Changing the Mode ............................................................................... 50

Selecting the Capture Mode.................................................................. 50

Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode ................................ 50

Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function ..........................54

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)................................. 56

Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) .............................. 58

Using the Exposure Mode and Other Functions.................................... 60

Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene

(Picture Mode) ................................................................................... 64

Taking Pictures of People (Portrait Mode/Kids Mode)........................... 66

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes

(Night Scene Mode) .......................................................................... 70

Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring in Pictures (Digital SR Mode)... 71

Taking Movies (Movie Mode) ................................................................ 72

Taking Pictures in Frame Composite mode .......................................... 74

Using the Self-timer ............................................................................... 76

Continuous Shooting

(Continuous Shooting Mode)............................................................. 77

Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) .............................................. 78

Using Zoom to Change the Subject Size ..............................................80

Setting the Shooting Functions ................................................................ 82

Selecting the Focus Mode ..................................................................... 82

Selecting the Flash Mode ...................................................................... 85

Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Still Pictures...................................... 87

Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures ...........................................89

Adjusting the White Balance ................................................................. 90

Selecting the Autofocus Settings ........................................................... 92

Setting the Light Metering Mode to Determine the Exposure................ 95

Setting the Sensitivity ............................................................................ 96

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) ............................................. 98

Selecting the Settings for Taking Movies .............................................. 99

Setting the Shake Reduction Function for Still Images to On.............. 102

Setting the Instant Review Time.......................................................... 103

Setting the Green Button ..................................................................... 104

Setting the Image Sharpness .............................................................. 107

Setting the Color Saturation ................................................................ 108

Setting the Image Contrast.................................................................. 109

Saving the Settings .................................................................................. 110

Saving the Menu Items (Memory) ....................................................... 110

Recording and Playback of Sound 112

Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) ........................................... 112

Playing Back Sound................................................................................. 114

Adding a Voice Memo.............................................................................. 115

Recording a Voice Memo .................................................................... 115

Playing Back a Voice Memo................................................................ 116

Playback/Deleting/Editing 117

Playing Back Images ............................................................................... 117

Playing Back Still Pictures ................................................................... 117

Zoom Display ...................................................................................... 117

Calling Up the Images from the Built-in Memory................................. 118

Playing Back Movies ........................................................................... 119

Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode ............................ 120

Nine-Image Display/Calendar Display ................................................. 121

Slideshow ............................................................................................ 123

Deleting Images, Movies and Sounds.................................................... 125

Deleting a Single Image, Movie or Sound ........................................... 125

Deleting All Images ............................................................................. 127

Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files

(from Nine-Image Display) .............................................................. 128

Protecting Images, Movies and Sounds from Deletion (Protect)......... 130

Viewing Images on AV Equipment ......................................................... 132

Playing Back an Image Using the Remote Control Unit (optional)...... 133

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ....................................................... 134

Printing Single Images ........................................................................ 134

Printing All Images .............................................................................. 136

Direct Printing Using PictBridge............................................................. 137

Connecting the Camera to the Printer................................................. 137

Printing Single Images ........................................................................ 138

Printing All Images .............................................................................. 139

Printing Using the DPOF Settings ....................................................... 140

Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer ........................................ 140

Editing Images.......................................................................................... 141

Changing the Image Size and Quality.................................................141

Cropping Images ................................................................................. 143

Rotating the Displayed Image ............................................................. 144

Editing Pictures with Color Filters ........................................................ 145

Editing Pictures with the Digital Filter .................................................. 147

Editing Pictures with Brightness Filter ................................................. 149

Editing Movies ..................................................................................... 151

Removing Red-eye.............................................................................. 154

Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) ................................................... 156

Copying Files............................................................................................ 158

Settings 160

Camera Settings ....................................................................................... 160

Setting Up the Start-up Screen ........................................................... 160

Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory ..................... 162

Changing the Sound Settings.............................................................. 163

Changing the Date and Time .............................................................. 166

Setting the World Time ........................................................................ 168

Changing the Display Language ......................................................... 170

Changing the Image Folder Name ...................................................... 171

Changing the USB Connection Mode ................................................. 172

Changing the Video Output Format..................................................... 173

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor....................................... 174

Setting Power Saving .......................................................................... 175

Setting Auto Power Off ........................................................................ 176

Setting the Guide Display .................................................................... 176

Resetting to Default Settings ............................................................... 177

Appendix 178

List of City................................................................................................. 178

Default Settings ........................................................................................ 179

Optional Accessories .............................................................................. 184

Messages .................................................................................................. 185

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 187

Main Specifications.................................................................................. 189

WARRANTY POLICY................................................................................ 192

Index .......................................................................................................... 197

Contents of the Operating Manual

This operating manual contains the following chapters.

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

This chapter expla ins what you need to do after pu rchasing 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”, “Recording and Playback of Sound”, “Playback/Deleting/Editing” and “Settings” chapters.

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

This chapter explains the various way of capturing images and how to set the relevant functions, including how to use the Capture Mode screen to select the capture mode best suited to the situation.

5 Recording and Playback of Sound–––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains how to record sound only or add a voice memo to an image, and how to play back voice memos.

6 Playback/Deleting/Editing ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains how to play back images on the camera or on a TV, how to delete, resize and crop images, and how to print images directly to the printer.

7 Settings –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

8 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.

indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation.

indicates information that is useful to know.

indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera.

Quick Lessons in Mastering the Camera

If you wish to master the camera soon after purchasing

the .... Go through all the basic operations from

preparation, photo-taking and reviewing as shown below. (For the operating instructions, see the pages in parenthesis.)

Check the package. (p.12)

Prepare the camera.

Attach the strap. (p.15) Power the camera.

Charge (p.17) and install the battery. (p.16) Install the SD Memory Card. (p.21) Make the initial settings. (p.26-29)

Mastering the

Let’s get used to the basic operations.

Turn the camera on and off. (p.36) Take still pictures. (p.30-33) Play back and delete the pictures. (p.34-35) Switch between Capture mode and Playback mode. (p.50)

shutter release is the key to taking good pictures.

This is the easiest way to take pictures.

Let’s take pictures in the Basic mode. (p.56-57)

Let’s use the menus.

Set menu items. (p.42-43) Select the recorded pixels and quality level for still pictures. (p.87-89)

Let’s use the Mode Palettes.

Select icons on the Mode Palettes. (p.47-49)

Let’s select a mode for capturing images.

Auto Picture Mode (p.58) Picture modes (p.64-69)

For availability of

Let’s use shooting functions.

Self-timer (p.76) Zoom (p.80)

functions for each Capture Mode, see p.182.

Flash (p.85) Shake Reduction (p.54)

Just by selecting icons, you can activate desired modes for image capture or editing.

Let’s enjoy reviewing the pictures you took.

Zoom display, nine-image display, and calendar display (p.117-122) Slideshow (p.123)

Once you get used to the basic operations, enjoy taking movies, editing pictures, or printing your favorite pictures.

Checking the Contents of the Package

Camera

Optio A30

AV cable

I-AVC7 (∗)

Battery charger

D-BC8 (∗)

Operating Manual

(PC Connection Manual)

Items marked with an asterisk (∗) are also available as optional accessories. The Battery charger D-BC8 and the AC plug cord D-CO2 are not sold separately. They are available as the Battery charger kit K-BC8. For details on the optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.184).

Strap

O-ST20 (∗)

USB cable I-USB7 (∗)

AC plug cord

D-CO2 (∗)

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW66

Rechargeable

lithium-ion battery

D-LI8 (∗)

Operating Manual

(this manual)

Names of Parts

Front

Flash

Remote control receiver

Strap lug

Terminal cover

DC input terminal

PC/AV terminal

Back

Access lamp

Shutter release button Power switch, Power indicator (green) Shake Reduction preview button

Self-timer lamp/Auxiliary AF light Microphone

Lens

Battery/card cover

LCD monitor

Tripod socket

Speaker

Names of Operating Parts

Shake Reduction preview button

Power switch

Zoom button

Q Playback button

Four-way controller

OK/Display button

i button

Green/

MENU button

Four-way controller

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

MODE

Button operation guide

The button operation guide appears at the bottom of the LCD monitor during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below.

Four-way controller (2) 2 Zoom button Four-way controller (3) 3 for cropping Four-way controller (4) 4 Green/i button

Four-way controller (5) 5

MENU button

Shutter release button

OK button

Four-way controller (2) Four-way controller (5)

Four-way controller (3) Four-way controller (4)

SHUTTER

for operating as the Green button

for deleting an image

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

Battery lock

lever

Installing the Battery

Install the battery provided with the camera.

1 Open the battery/card cover.

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

Insert the battery with the 2 symbol facing toward the LCD

monitor while using the side of the battery to press the battery lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow.

3 Close the battery/card cover.

Removing the Battery

1 Open the battery/card cover. 2 Release the battery by using your finger to press the

battery lock lever in the same direction as when you inserted the battery.

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

If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use of the AC adapter kit K-AC63 (optional) is recommended. (1p.19)

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

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

•

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

•

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

To power outlet

AC plug cord

Charging indicator

While charging: Lights red Charging finished: Lights green

Battery charger

Charging the Battery

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

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

1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger D-BC8. 2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. 3 Place the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX

logo is visible.

The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging. It lights green when charging is finished.

4 Remove the battery from the battery charger when

charging is finished.

• The time required to fully charge the battery is about 100 minutes (max.). The appropriate ambient temperature for charging the battery is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). (The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions.)

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

Getting Started

• Do not use the battery charger D-BC8 to charge batteries other than D-LI8 rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, as the charger may overheat or be damaged.

• If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails to light, the battery may be faulty. Replace it with a new battery.

• Approximate Operating Time (when the D-LI8 battery is fully charged)

Number of recordable images: Approx. 150 (at 23°C with the LCD monitor

Playback time : Approx. 110 min.*

Getting Started

Movie recording time : Approx. 55 min.* Sound recording time : Approx. 120 min.*

1 The number of recordable images are based on CIPA standard

on and the flash used for 50% of shots)*

measurement and may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions.

2 Measured based on PENTAX standard and may vary depending on

the condition of use.

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

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

• Battery Level Indicator

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

(lit green):Adequate power remains.

↓

(lit green):Battery is running low.

↓

(lit yellow):Battery is running very low.

↓

(lit red):Battery is exhausted.

↓

[Battery depleted] : The camera will turn off after the message appears.

To power outlet

4 marks

AC plug cord

AC adapter

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 kit K-AC63 (optional) is recommended.

1 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the

terminal cover.

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

input terminal on the camera, being sure to match the 4 marks.

3 Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. 4 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

Getting Started

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

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

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

•

Be sure to match the 4 marks when connecting the DC terminals. Inserting the plugs with too much force may damage them.

Precautions When Using the Battery Charger or AC Adapter

To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock when using the battery charger or AC adapter, be sure to read the section on “Using your camera safely”

on page 1. Refer to page 191 for the specifications of the battery charger

Getting Started

and AC adapter.

Installing the SD Memory Card

SD Memory Card

321

To remove the

card, push in and pull out

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

When shooting with an SD Memory Card installed

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

When shooting with no SD Memory Card installed

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

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

• Be sure to format unused cards or cards that have been used in another camera. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory” (p.162) for instructions on formatting.

1 Open the battery/card cover.

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

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

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

3 Close the battery/card cover.

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

Getting Started

• The number of recordable images varies depending on the capacity of the SD Memory Card or built-in memory and the selected image size and quality. (1p.23) If you store your favorite images and sounds in the built-in memory, you

• can play them back whenever you wish (My album function). (

p.118)

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 medium other than the built-in memory.

Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card

Getting Started

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

• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to [LOCK] protects the existing data by prohibiting recording of new data, deletion of existing data or formatting of the card.

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

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

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

• Be sure to format unused cards or cards that have been used in another camera. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory” (p.162) for instructions on formatting.

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

• The data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances. PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is deleted (1) when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user. (2) when the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference. (3) when the card has not been used for a long time. (4) when the card is ejected, the AC adapter is disconnected or the battery is

removed while the data on the card is being recorded or accessed.

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

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

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

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

• Before purchasing a SD Memory Card, please check the PENTAX website to ensure that it is compatible with your camera. You can also contact the nearest PENTAX service center for this information.

• If you are going to discard, give away or sell your SD Memory Card, you should ensure that the data on the card is completely deleted or the card itself is destroyed if it contains any personal or sensitive information. Please note that formatting the SD Memory Card will not necessarily delete the data so that it cannot be recovered using off-the-shelf data recovery software. There are off-the-shelf secure data deletion software programs available that will completely delete the data. In any case, the data on your SD Memory Card should be managed at your own risk.

Write-protect switch

Image Size and Quality of Still Pictures

Select the image size and quality best suited to your purpose. Higher quality levels and numbers of recorded pixels produce clearer images for printing, but the resulting increase in file size reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken. When you select high image quality as well as a large image size, it may take ten seconds or more for the camera to finish recording after shooting. Select the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

How to Set the Menus 1p.42

Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Still Pictures 1p.87

Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures 1p.89

Appropriate Sizes According to Use

10M (3648×2736)

7M (3072×2304)

5M (2592×1944)

3M (2048×1536)

2M (1600×1200)

1024 (1024×768)

640 (640×480)

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

Appropriate Quality According to Use

C Best

Better

Good

The default setting is D.

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

For printing at postcard size For using as images on websites, or attaching images to e-mails

Clear, Fine

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

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

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

Getting Started

Approximate Number of Recordable Images by Size and Quality

Quality Level

Recorded Pixels

10M (3648×2736) 75 109 152

7M (3072×2304)

Getting Started

5M (2592×1944) 151 218 303

3M (2048×1536) 229 331 459

2M (1600×1200) 321 464 643

1024 (1024×768) 584 845 1170

640 (640×480) 1072 1550 2146

• The table above indicates the approximate number of images and recording time when using a 256MB SD Memory Card.

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

Best

107 155 215

Better

Good

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Size and Quality of Movies

Select the size and quality best suited to your purpose. The larger size and the higher quality level E are selected, the clearer moving images are produced, but the file size is increased. Select the appropriate size and quality on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Movies 1p.99

Selecting the Quality Level of Movies 1p.100

Appropriate Sizes (Recorded Pixels) According to Use

640 (640×480)

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

The default setting is 640 (640×480).

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

Sound

hr.

Approximate Recordable Time by Size (Recorded Pixels) and

Quality

Quality Level

Recorded Pixels

640 (640×480) 11 min. 51 sec. 14 min. 50 sec. 17 min. 49 sec.

320 (320×240) 45 min. 50 sec. 56 min. 56 sec. 65 min. 39 sec.

The default setting is C.

• The table above indicates the approximate recording times when using a 256 MB SD Memory Card.

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

Best

Better

Good

Getting Started

Initial Settings (Setting the Display Language and the Date and Time)

Getting Started

Power switch

Four-way controller

OK button

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

If the Initial Setting screen appears:

1p.26 - 27 “Setting the Display Language”, “Setting the

Date and Time”

If the Date Adjust screen appears:

1p.27 - 28 “Setting the Date and Time”

If you want to change the initial settings, refer to “Changing the Date and Time” (p.166) and “Changing the Display Language” (p.170).

Setting the Display Language

You can select the language in which the menus and error messages are displayed from the following: [English], [French], [German], [Spanish], [Portuguese], [Italian], [Dutch], [Danish], [Swedish], [Finnish], [Polish], [Czech], [Hungarian], [Turkish], [Russian], [Thai], [Korean], [Chinese (traditional and simplified)] and [Japanese].

1 Press the four-way controller (5).

The Language/ screen appears.

2 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to select a language.

The default setting is English.

Initial Setting

Hometown New York

Video Out

English

0:00

NTSC

OKMENU

DST

OFF

OKCancel

3 Press the OK button. 4 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [W].

5 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the desired

city (Hometown).

6 Press the four-way controller (3).

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

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

P (Off)].

8 Press the OK button.

The Date Adjust screen appears.

Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time and the display style.

1 Press the four-way controller (5).

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

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select the date display style.

Date Adjust

Date Style

Date

Time

Cancel

mm/dd/yy

24h

01/01/2007

0:00

Getting Started

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to [24h].

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [24h] (24-hour display) or [12h] (12-hour display).

5 Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame returns to [Date Style].

Date Adjust

Date Style

Date

Time

Cancel

mm/dd/yy

24h

01/01/2007

0:00

6 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Date].

Getting Started

Date Adjust

Date Style

Date

Time

Cancel

mm/dd/yy

24h

01/01/2007

0:00

7 Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to the month.

8 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the month.

Change the day and year in the same manner.

Date Adjust

Date Style

Date

Time

Cancel

Next, change the time. If you have selected [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am

and pm corresponding to the time.

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

• To set the exact time, press the OK button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds.

mm/dd/yy

24h

01/01/2007

0:00

• You can cancel the settings for the Initial Setting by pressing the MENU button. If you take pictures without completing the Initial Setting, the Initial Setting screen will appear next time you turn on the camera.

• You can change your settings for the Initial Setting later using the [H Set-up] menu. Language: “Changing the Display Language” (p.170) City, Daylight saving time: “Setting the World Time” (p.168) Date and Time: “Changing the Date and Time” (p.166)

• The video output format is automatically set according to the language you have selected. If the output format is different from the one used in your country or region, change the format following the procedures described in “Changing the Video Output Format” (p.173).

Language Video Output Format

English (English) NTSC

French ( ) PAL

German (Deutsch) PAL

Spanish ( ) PAL

Portuguese ( ) PAL

Italian (Italiano) PAL

Netherlands (Nederlands) PAL

Danish (Dansk) PAL

Swedish (Svenska) PAL

Finnish (Finnish) PAL

Polish (Polish) PAL

Czech (Czech) PAL

Hungarian (Hungarian) PAL

Turkish ( ) PAL

Russian ( ) PAL

Thai ( ) PAL

Korean ( ) NTSC

Chinese (traditional) ( ) PAL

Chinese (simplified) ( ) PAL

Japanese NTSC

Getting Started

Shake Reduction

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preview button

Quick Start

Taking Still Pictures

Power switch Shutter release button

Quick Start

Zoom button

OK/Display button

Green button

The simplest procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.

1 Press the power switch.

The camera turns on.

2 Compose the picture on the LCD

monitor.

The camera AF will focus on the area within the focus frame. Press the zoom button to change the size of the subject. Zoom button(

Zoom button(

x) : Enlarges the subject.

w) : Diminishes the subject.

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. When [Shake Reduction] is set to [O On], (Shake Reduction On)

appears on the LCD monitor. To take the picture compensating for camera shake, go to step 4 after is displayed.

4 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken. The image appears on the LCD monitor for 0.5 seconds (Instant Review). The image is recorded on the SD Memory Card installed in the camera, or in the built-in memory of the camera.

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Pressing the shutter release button

Press the shutter release button slowly in two steps. This allows for exact focusing as well as preventing camera shake.

Basic way of shutter release

1 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

Lightly press the shutter release button until you feel the click on your finger.

2 Confirm the focus frame on the

LCD monitor turns green.

Hold the shutter release button and wait until the focus frame turns green. The camera is in focus.

The camera is in focus.

3 Press the shutter release button

fully.

Press it down slowly until the shutter is released.

The picture is taken.

You can press the shutter release button all the way down (single step) if the camera is in the following status:

• Either Green Mode or Auto Picture mode is selected.

• Focus mode is set to Standard (Autofocus).

• Drive mode is set to Standard or Continuous Shooting. This allows you to release the shutter at the right moment. The pictures are taken as deep-focus (pan focus) shots.

Quick Start

Focus lock

When you have difficulty in auto focusing on a subject, try the procedures below.

You may have difficulty in auto focusing on such subjects as:

• Subject contrast is very week. (blue sky, solid white wall, etc.)

• Dark places, black object, or subject that does not reflect light.

• Subject with strong reflected light, or strong backlight.

• Object with a fine pattern

Quick Start

• Rapidly moving objects

• When a distant object and a close object are both in the focus frame.

1 Find alternate subject that is in the same distance from

the camera as the desired subject.

2 Focus on the alternate subject.

Locate it in the focus frame on the LCD monitor.

3 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame turns green when the camera is in focus.

4 While holding the shutter release button halfway, move

the camera to obtain the desired composition.

The focus is locked at the point you set in step 3 even if you recompose. (Focus lock)

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

Instant Review

By default, the image is displayed on the LCD monitor for 0.5 seconds right after shooting (Instant Review). You can change the display time for the Instant Review. (1p.103) If you set it longer, you can delete the image while it is displayed on the LCD monitor.

1 Press the Green/i button while the image is displayed.

The screen for deleting the image appears.

2 Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete] and

press the OK button.

The image displayed on the LCD monitor is deleted.

Brightening the LCD Backlight

You can temporaliry brighten the LCD backlight to improve viewing. (LCD Bright Mode) It is useful when you view the LCD monitor outdoors or in brighter places.

1 In Capture mode, press and hold the OK/Display button

for more than 1 second.

The LCD monitor turns brighter for a certain amount of time.

You can cancel the function by doing either of the followings.

- Switch the display mode to LCD Backlight Off. (

- Turn off the camera.

1 p.51)

Quick Start

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100 -00 10

Playing Back Still Pictures

Quick Start

Playback button

Four-way controller

OK/Display button

Green button

Playing Back an Image

You can display the still picture you have just taken.

1 Press the Q Playback button

after taking a picture.

The image appears on the LCD monitor. When you press and hold the OK/Display button for more than 1 second, the LCD Bright Mode is activated. The LCD monitor turns brighter for a certain amount of time.

Zoom Display 1p.117

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Playing Back the Previous or Next Image

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.

The image appears on the LCD monitor.

2 Press the four-way controller (45).

Four-way controller (4): Displays the previous image. Four-way controller (5): Displays the next image.

100-0010

12:00

Deleting the Displayed Image

Delete

100-00 10

All

1 Press the Green/i button when

playing back an image.

The screen for deleting the image appears.

2 Press the four-way controller (2)

to select [Delete] and press the OK button.

The image displayed on the LCD monitor is deleted.

All

Delete

Cancel

3 Press the Q Playback button again or press the

shutter release button halfway.

The camera is ready for taking pictures.

• The last picture taken appears on the LCD monitor when you switch to the Playback mode.

• You can enlarge the image displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the zoom button. (If you press the zoom button to enlarge a rotated image, the enlarged image will return to its original position. If you stop enlarging the image, the image will be rotated again.)

• If there is no image stored, the message [No image/sound] appears.

Zoom Display 1p.117

File No.

100-0010

OKOKOKAll

Quick Start

Deleting a Single Image, Movie or Sound

1p.125

Common Operations

Turning the Camera On and Off

Power switch, Power indicator

Playback button

Common Operations

Turning the Camera On in Capture Mode

Press the power switch.

The power indicator lights up in green. The lens extends and the camera turns on in the “Capture mode”. The camera is ready for taking pictures by pressing the shutter release button. You can switch to other modes by pressing the Q Playback button.

• Press the Q Playback button once to switch to the “Playback

mode” . (The lens is not retracted.)

• Press and hold the Q Playback button for 2 seconds to switch to

the “Playback mode” . (The lens is retracted.)

• Press and hold the Q Playback button for more than 4 seconds to

show the images stored in the built-in memory with the SD memory card installed.

2 Press the power switch again.

The camera turns off with the lens retracted.

If you press and hold the power switch for a while, the camera will be turned off.

Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode 1p.50

Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode

1 Press the power switch while pressing the Q Playback

button.

The power indicator lights green and the camera turns on in the “Playback mode” with the lens retracted. To switch to the “Capture mode”, press the Q Playback button again.

Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.34

Common Operations

Using the Button Functions

Common Operations

Capture Mode

Shake Reduction preview button

Displays the compensated image on the LCD monitor while you are pressing the button. It allows you to preview the compensated image before shooting. (

w/x Zoom button

Changes the size of the subject. (1p.30, p.80)

Q Playback button

Switches to the Playback mode. When pressed again, returns to Capture

1p.34)

mode. (

Four-way controller (2345)

(q5) Changes the focus mode. (1p.82) (g2) Changes the drive mode. (1p.76 to p.79) (X 3) Displays the Capture Mode Palette. (1p.47)

b4) Changes the flash mode. (1p.85)

(

OK/Display button

Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1 When you press and hold the button for more than 1 second, the LCD Bright Mode is activated. The LCD monitor turns brighter for a certain amount of time. (1p.33)

Green/i button

Enters Green Mode. (1

You can assign a different function to the Green button by selecting [Green Button] in the [A Rec.Mode] menu. (1p.104)

MENU button

Displays the [A Rec.Mode] menus. (1

1p.54)

p.56)

p.50)

p.42)

Playback Mode

w/x Zoom button

Press w/f in single-image display to switch to nine-image display. Press x/y to return to the previous display. (1p.121)

Press x/y to enlarge the image in single-image display. Press w/f to return to the previous display. (1p.117)

Press w/f in nine-image display to switch to the calendar display.

(1p.121)

Q Playback button

Switches to Capture mode. When switched to the Playback mode by pressing the Q Playback button in Voice Recording mode, pressing the Q Playback button again switches to the Voice Recording mode.

Four-way controller (2345)

For playing back still images

(45) : Displays the previous or next image in single-image display.

(3) : Displays the Playback Mode Palette. ( (2345) : Moves the display area of the enlarged image. (

For playing back movies

(2) : Plays back and pauses a movie. (1p.119)

(45) : Frame forwards, frame reverses, fast forwards and reverses a

(3) : Stops a movie during playback. (1p.119)

1p.34)

( When rotating the displayed image, the image is rotated 90 degrees clockwise each time you press the (5), and 90 degrees counter clockwise each time you press the (4). (

Selects an image in nine-image display. ( Selects a date in calendar display. (

movie during playback. (

1p.119)

1p.49)

1p.121)

1p.144)

1p.121)

Common Operations

1p.117)

Common Operations

For playing back voice recording files (1p.114)

(

2) : Starts playback. When pressed again, pauses playback.

(

45) : Selects a recorded file before playback. Performs the following

operations during playback. Files with no recorded indexes:

4) Rewinds five seconds.

(

5) Advances five seconds.

( Files with recorded indexes: (

4) Starts playback from the previous index.

5) Starts playback from the next index.

(

OK/Display button

Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.120) When you press and hold the button for more than 1 second, the LCD Bright Mode is activated. The LCD monitor turns brighter for a certain amount of time. (1p.34) Returns to a single-image display in nine-image display. ( Displays the selected image full screen in calendar display. (

Green/i button

Deletes the image displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.125)

MENU button

Displays the [A Rec.Mode] menus

. (1p.42)

1p.121)

Voice Recording Mode

Shutter release button

When pressed, starts recording. When pressed again, stops recording. When pressed for more than one second, recording continues for as long as the button is held down and stops when the button is released.

Q Playback button

Switches to Playback mode. (1p.37) When pressed again, returns to

Voice Recording mode.

OK/Display button

Turns the LCD monitor on and off.

MENU button

When pressed during recording, an index can be added. When pressed during standby or before playback, displays the [A Rec.Mode] menu. (1p.42)

Common Operations

Setting the Menus

Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. There are two different menus, [A Rec.Mode] menu and [H Set-up] menu.

How to Set the Menus

The button operation guide appears at the bottom of the LCD monitor while you are making settings for the menus.

Common Operations

1 Press the MENU button.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. The selected area is highlighted.

2 Press the four-way controller (45).

Each press switches between [A Rec.Mode] menu and [H Set-up] menu.

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

Moves the highlight up or down.

4 Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu or setting screen appears. The pull-down menu displays only those items that can be selected for the current camera settings.

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

The setting changes each time the four-way controller (23) is pressed.

To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures

6 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The setting is saved and the camera enters the “Capture mode”. When the shutter release button is pressed fully, the picture is taken.

To Save the Setting and Begin Playback of Images

6 Press the Q Playback button.

The setting is saved and the camera enters the “Playback mode”.

To Save the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations

6 Press the OK button or the four-way controller (4).

The setting is saved and the screen returns to Step 3.

To Cancel the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations

6 Press the MENU button.

The changes are canceled and the screen returns to Step 3.

The MENU button functions differ depending on the screen activated at the time. See the button operation guide displayed at the bottom of the LCD monitor.

Exit : Saves the current setting, exit the operation and return

Cancel: Cancels the current selection, exit the operation and

•

If you press the MENU button with the pull-down menu displayed, the setting is cancelled.

• If you press the OK button, the MENU button or the four-way controller (4) with the pull-down menu displayed, the menu returns to the screen used for selecting an item.

• The menu is exited automatically one minute after the last operation.

to the original screen (Capture or Playback mode).

: Saves the current setting and return to Step 1.

return to Step 3.

Common Operations

Example of Menu Operation

MENU button

[A Rec.Mode] Menu [H Set-up] Menu

Rec. Mode

Common Operations

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

Rec. Mode

EV Compensation Movie Shake Reduction Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory

10M

AWB

AUTO 800

Exit

OK OK

10M

AWB

AUTO 800

Exit

10M

AWB

AUTO 800

Exit

±0.0

0.5sec0.5

Exit

Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ Folder Name Standard

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

4’

Memory

Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode Zoom Position MF Position White Balance

Set-up

English

Exit

10M

AWB

Auto

Cancel

Select Screen

Cancel

To the next screen

Menu List

[A Rec.Mode] Menu

Item Description Page

Recorded Pixels For selecting the number of pixels p.87

Quality Level For selecting the image compression ratio p.89

White Balance For adjusting the color balance according to lighting p.90

AF Setting

Focusing Area For changing the area of the autofocus p.92

Focus Limiter

Aux. AF Light

AE Metering

Sensitivity For setting the sensitivity p.96

EV Compensation For adjusting the exposure between –2.0EV and +2.0EV

Recorded Pixels For selecting the recorded pixels of the movie p.99

Movie

Quality Level For selecting the quality level of the movie p.100

Movie SR

Shake Reduction For reducing camera shake while taking still pictures p.102

Digital Zoom For taking digital zoom pictures p.80

Instant Review For setting the Instant Review time p.103

Memory

Green Button

Sharpness

Saturation For setting the saturation p.108

Contrast For setting the contrast

For limiting the focusing range of the lens in accordance with the shooting conditions

For focusing with auxiliary AF light when the subject is dim and the autofocus does not function properly

For setting the metering method to determine the exposure

For compensating for camera shake of the movie automatically

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

For registering a function on the Green button p.104

For setting the sharpness

p.93

p.94

p.95

p.98

p.101

p.110

p.107

p.109

Common Operations

[H Set-up] Menu

Item Description Page

Format For formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory p.162

Sound

Date Adjust For adjusting the date, time, and display style p.166

World Time For setting the world time p.168

Language/

Folder Name For selecting the way of naming image folders p.171

USB Connection For changing the USB connection mode p.172

Video Out For setting the video output format p.173

Common Operations

Brightness Level For changing the brightness of the LCD monitor p.174

Power Saving For setting the Power Saving function p.175

Quick Zoom

Auto Power Off For turning off the power automatically p.176

Guide Display

Reset For returning the camera settings to defaults p.177

For adjusting the operation sound volume and the playback volume and setting the type and volume of start-up sound, shutter sound, key operation sound, self-timer sound.

For changing the language in which menus and messages appear

For displaying the image at specified magnification by pressing the zoom button once

For showing the mode selected on the screen in Capture mode, the status of the four-way controller, and assignment of the Green button. For showing the description for the selected item on the Mode Palette.

p.163

p.170

p.118

p.176

Operating the Mode Palette

Press the four-way controller (3) to display the Mode Palette on the LCD monitor. There are two different Mode Palettes, the “Capture Mode Palette” and the “Playback Mode Palette.” You can activate the Capture mode most appropriate for the shooting conditions or edit the taken images just by selecting the icons.

How to operate the Mode Palette

The button operation guide appears at the bottom of the LCD monitor while you are using the Mode Palette.

1 Press the four-way controller (3).

In Capture mode, the “Capture Mode Palette” appears. In Playback mode, the “Playback Mode Palette” appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select an icon. 3 Press the OK button.

The screen for the selected mode appears.

Mode Palette List

Capture Mode Palette

Auto Picture

OKMENU

Cancel

Icon Item Description

Auto Picture mode Selects the best capture mode.

Program mode

Shutter Priority mode

Manual Exposure mode

Lets you take clear pictures at the appropriate shutter speed and exposure.

Automatically sets the required aperture value when a shutter speed is manually selected.

Allows you to set shutter speed and aperture value manually.

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p.58

p.60

Common Operations

Icon Item Description

Common Operations

Night Scene mode

Movie mode Lets you take movies and sounds. p.72

Voice Recording mode Records audio, such as voices. p.112

Landscape mode

Flower mode Lets you take brightly colored flower pictures.

Portrait mode

Kids mode

Picture mode

Surf & Snow mode

Sport mode

Pet mode

Text mode

Food mode

Digital SR mode

Frame Composite mode

Lets you take dark scenes such as night views.

Lets you capture the natural colors of landscape views.

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

Ideal for taking pictures of moving children. Also gives them a healthy look.

Lets you take pictures against dazzling backgrounds like beaches or snow-covered mountains.

Lets you take clear pictures of moving subjects with a high shutter speed to prevent motion blur.

Lets you take clear pictures of pets to fit the hair color.

Lets you take clear pictures of text or writing. Also lets you turn colored text black/white or reverse color.

Lets you take appetizing pictures of prepared food.

Lets you set the sensitivity higher to reduce camera shake and blurring.

Lets you take pictures with a decorative frame.

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• When you select an icon on the Mode Palette, waiting for about 3 seconds, the description for the selected mode appears.

• For / and / / , the currently selected mode icons are displayed on the Mode Palette. If you change the selection, the newly selected icons replace the previous ones.

Playback Mode Palette

Slideshow

OKMENU

Cancel

Icon Item Description Page

Slideshow For playing recorded images successively

Resize For changing the size and quality level of images p.141

Cropping

Image/ Sound Copy

Image

Rotation

Color Filter For processing images using the color filter

Digital Filter

Brightness

Filter

Movie Edit For editing movies

Red-eye

Compensation

Voice Memo

Protect

DPOF

Start-up Screen

Frame

Composite

For cropping images and saving them as separate images

For copying files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa

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For applying special effects such as the illustration effect or the slim effect to still pictures according to your taste

For adjusting the brightness of images using a filter

For retouching red-eyes, a phenomenon that can happen when shooting with a flash

For adding a voice memo to an image

For protecting images and sounds to avoid accidental erasure

For printing images from a DPOF compatible printer or at a printing service

For setting the Start-up screen

For adding a decorative frame to a still picture

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Common Operations

When you select an icon on the Mode Palette, waiting for about 3 seconds, the description for the selected mode appears.

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Changing the Mode

In the “Capture mode”, you can take pictures. In the “Playback mode”, you can play back or delete pictures.

Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode

To switch from the “Capture mode” to the “Playback mode”

Press the Q Playback button.

To switch from the “Playback mode” to the “Capture mode”

Press the Q Playback button or press the shutter release button

halfway.

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Selecting the Capture Mode

Display the “Capture Mode Palette” and select the icon for a desired mode. (1p.47)

Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode

In the Capture mode, press the OK/Display button to switch the “display modes”. There are 5 display modes for the Capture mode.

Normal Display

Shooting information is displayed when the power is turned on.

1 Capture mode 2 Flash mode 3 Drive mode 4 Focus mode 5 Focus frame 6 Digital zoom 7 Card/Built-in memory 8 Battery indicator 9 Remaining number of recordable images 10 Date and time 11 World time setting 12 Shake Reduction On 14 Shutter speed

* 13 Aperture

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* The information on Shake Reduction is displayed as follows.

(Shake Reduction On) : Appears when you press the shutter

release button halfway with [Shake Reduction] set to [On].

l (Shake Reduction Off): Always displayed when [Shake

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ISO AUTO

Reduction] is set to [Off].

(Anti-shake warning) : Appears when camera shake may occur

due to slower shutter speed.

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 Recorded Pixels 2 Quality Level

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Grid Display

The grids divide the screen into nine parts. These grids will help you to improve composition.

No icons

No shooting information is displayed.

• The focus frame appears in Autofocus mode.

• If any of the settings are changed, the icon of the setting appears for a few seconds.

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ISO AUTO

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LCD Backlight Off

The LCD monitor is turned off.

Saving the Display Mode 1p.110

• If you press and hold the OK/Display button for more than 1 second, the LCD Bright Mode is activated. The LCD monitor turns brighter for a certain amount of time. (1p.33)

• Under shooting conditions where camera shake is likely to occur,

(Anti-shake warning) will be displayed. Take pictures using

the Shake Reduction function or with the camera secured on a tripod or other stable surface. (1p.54)

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All the camera buttons function as usual even when the LCD backlight is off. Press the shutter release button to take pictures as usual.

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Using Histogram

A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image on the horizontal axis and the number of pixels on the vertical axis (distribution chart of the brightness). The histogram will help you detect the brightness of the image you have taken. For instance, the graph peak tends to appear on the left side for a darker image, and the graph peak

Number of pixels

Brightness

(Dark) (Bright)

tends to appear on the right side for a brighter image. In general, when the exposure metering of your image is well-balanced, the graph peaks tend to appear in the middle. On the contrary, when the exposure metering of the subject is imbalanced, that is with dark areas and/or bright areas, the peaks will appear on the sides rather than in the middle.

Dark Neutral Bright

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Shake Reduction preview button

Shutter release button

Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function

“Camera shake” occurs when you jiggle your hands while taking pictures. “Blurring” is likely to occur when you take pictures of moving subject. This

camera features image compensation systems and functions that work

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for both “camera shake” and “blurring”. Enjoy taking still pictures and movies without worrying about image blur.

Shake Reduction function for still images

The CCD-shifting shake reduction system * is activated. The camera detects the shake of your hands and automatically compensates for image blur. You can preview the compensated image on the LCD monitor before taking the picture.

* The unique shake reduction system of PENTAX.

Digital SR mode

The mode allows you to set the sensitivity to maximum ISO3200. The higher shutter speed enables the reduction of both “camera shake” and “blurring”.

“Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring in Pictures (Digital SR Mode)” 1p.71

Movie SR function for movies

The movie anti-shake function electronically compensates for image blur. It allows you to take smooth movies without worrying about camera shake.

“Compensating for Camera Shake While Taking Movies (Movie SR)” 1p.101

When [Shake Reduction] in [A Rec.Mode] menu is set to [O (On)], the

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camera always compensates for camera shake. ( [O (On)] is selected by default.) Follow the procedures below if you wish to preview the compensated image on the LCD monitor before taking the picture.

1 Press the Shake Reduction preview

button.

The compensated image is displayed on the LCD monitor while pressing the button.

2 Press the shutter release button

fully.

The picture is taken.

Do not press the Shake Reduction preview button unless it is necessary. If you press the button, even when the camera is not in the Capture mode, the Shake Reduction function is activated and will waste battery power.

If you do not wish to preview the compensated image before shooting, take pictures in the basic way, that is, press the shutter release button halfway, and then press it fully. Be sure to confirm that appears on the LCD monitor before pressing the shutter release button fully.

“Setting the Shake Reduction Function for Still Images to On” 1p.102

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Shutter release button

Green button

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)

In the Green Mode, you can enjoy easy picture taking just by pressing the shutter release button.

1 Press the Green button in Capture

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mode.

The camera enters the Green Mode. Press the Green button again to return to the previous status.

2 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

3 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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In the Green Mode, you cannot change the information displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the OK/Display button.

• In the Green Mode, you cannot display the [A Rec. Mode] menu or the Capture Mode Palette. If you try to show them, the message [Green mode must be canceled to use this function.] and - (key lock icon) appear.

• When the camera switches from the Green Mode to Playback Mode, you cannot display the [H Set-up] menu by pressing the MENU button. If you try to show it, the message [Green mode must be canceled to use this function.] and - (key lock icon) appear.

• When the camera is turned off in the Green Mode, it starts up in the Green Mode next time you turn on the camera.

You can assign other functions to the Green button. (p.104)

The list below shows the settings for the Green Mode.

Flash mode Drive mode Focus mode Recorded Pixels Quality level D White Balance F Focusing Area J Focus Limiter O Aux. AF Light O AE Metering [ Sensitivity EV Compensation Digital Zoom O Instant Review Sharpness Saturation Contrast

The default is , (Auto). a (Flash Off) can be selected. The default is P (Standard). g (Self-timer) can be selected. The default is = (

(Better)

(Auto)

(Multiple) (On) (On)

(Multi-segment) AUTO ± 0.0

(On)

0.5sec

(Standard) (Standard) (Standard)

Standard

). q (Macro mode) can be selected.

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OK button

Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode)

In (Auto Picture mode), the camera selects the most appropriate capture mode from - (Normal mode), A (Night Scene mode), q

(Landscape mode) and (Portrait mode) just by pressing the shutter

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release button.

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

The Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller

Auto Picture

(2345) to select (Auto Picture mode).

3 Press the OK button.

Cancel

OKMENU

4 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus, and the selected mode icon will appear on the top left of the LCD monitor.

5 Press the shutter release button

fully.

The picture is taken.

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• In Auto Picture mode, the exposure is fixed to ±0.0. (1p.98)

• When the camera selects Portrait mode, “Face Recognition AF” and “Face Recognition AE” are activated. When you point the camera at your subject’s face, the camera automatically recognizes it, adjusting focus and exposure to take a high-quality picture. (1p.66)

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Shutter release button

Four-way controller

OK button

Using the Exposure Mode and Other Functions

R (Program mode), (Shutter Priority mode) and (Manual Exposure mode) allow you to take pictures with various aperture and

shutter speed settings (Exposure modes).

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Program

Shutter Priority

Manual Exposure

Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed

There are many correct combinations of shutter speed and aperture for a particular subject. Different combinations produce different effects on a picture.

Slower shutter speed

Faster shutter speed

Smaller aperture value

Higher aperture value

Sets shutter speed and aperture automatically for proper exposure.

Set shutter speed manually. Aperture is set automatically.

Set both shutter speed and aperture manually.

The shutter remains open for a longer time. If the subject is moving, the image will be blurred while the shutter is open, thus enhancing the effect of motion.

The shutter remains open for a shorter time. It allows freezing the action of a moving subject.

Decreases the amount of light which enters through the lens.

Increases the amount of light which

enters

through the lens.

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

Shutter Priority

Program

Manual Exposure

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2 Use the four-way controller

Program/Tv/M

(2345) to select R (Program mode).

If you have selected an exposure mode other than R (Program mode), the icon of the selected mode is displayed on the Mode Palette.

3 Press the OK button.

The screen for selecting one of the three modes appears.

To Select the Program mode

Cancel

Program

OKMENU

Shutter Priority

Manual Exposure

4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select R (Program

mode), and press the OK button.

The camera is ready for taking pictures. Set other functions when necessary.

“Setting the Shooting Functions” 1p.82~p.109

To Select the Shutter Priority mode

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

(Shutter Priority mode), and press the OK button.

5 Press the four-way controller (3).

The screen for selecting the shutter speed appears.

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to select a desired shutter speed.

The proper aperture value will be set automatically. If the camera cannot adjust it appropriately, an exposure warning appears in the bottom center of the LCD monitor. Adjust the exposure using the warning as a reference.

Compensation value

When appears: Increase the shutter speed. When appears: Decrease the shutter speed.

If you compensate the exposure (p.98) already set in Shutter Priority mode, the compensation value appears below the exposure

warning.

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+0.3

Exposure warning

7 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready for taking pictures. Set other functions when necessary.

“Setting the Shooting Functions” 1p.82~p.109

To Select the Manual Exposure mode

4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select (Manual

Exposure mode), and press the OK button.

5 Press the four-way controller

(3).

The screen for selecting the shutter speed and aperture value appears.

6 Use the four-way controller

(45) to select a desired shutter speed and (2) to select a desired aperture value.

Depending on the shutter speed and aperture value you set, an exposure warning may appear for your reference.

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The camera is ready for taking pictures. Set other functions when necessary.

“Setting the Shooting Functions” 1p.82~p.109

• Only the icon of the selected exposure mode is displayed on the Mode Palette. When you switch to another exposure mode, the icon of the newly selected mode replaces the previous one.

• You can display the Capture Mode Palette by pressing the fourway controller (3) while showing the screen for selecting the shutter speed and aperture value.

• In (Shutter Priority mode), Sensitivity is fixed to AUTO800.

• In (Shutter Priority mode) and (Manual Exposure mode), the exposure warning is shown as follows.

- When the exposure is greater than +2.0EV or less than -2.0EV,

an icon ( or ) is displayed.

- When the exposure is between +2.0EV to -2.0EV, an icon ( or

) and the exposure value are displayed.

- When the exposure is adequate at 0EV, no warning is displayed.

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Shutter release button

Four-way controller

OK button

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

You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene. There are nine available modes in Picture mode.

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Landscape

Flower

Portrait

Kids

Surf & Snow

Sport

E Pet

Text

Food

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

The Mode Palette appears.

Lets you capture the natural colors of landscape views. Lets you take brightly colored flower pictures. Lets you take portraits with spatial effect, by emphasizing the person. Ideal for taking pictures of moving children. Also gives them a

healthy look. Lets you take photos against dazzling backgrounds like beaches or

snow-covered mountains. Lets you take clear pictures of moving subjects with a high shutter speed. Lets you take clear pictures of pets to fit their hair color. Lets you take clear pictures of text or writing. Also lets you turn

colored text black/white or reverse color. Lets you take appetizing pictures of prepared food.

Auto Picture

Cancel

OKMENU

Use the four-way controller (

2345

)

to select a desired mode.

For example, select q (Landscape mode).

Press the OK button.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

In Picture modes, Saturation, Contrast, Sharpness, White Balance and AE Metering are automatically set to their default settings. You cannot change these settings.

Cancel

Picture modes

Landscape

OKMENU

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Shutter release button

P o r t r ai t

K i d s

Four-way controller

OK button

Taking Pictures of People (Portrait Mode/Kids Mode)

In (Portrait mode) and (Kids mode), “Face Recognition AF” and

“Face Recognition AE” are activated. When you point the camera at your

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subject’s face, the camera automatically recognizes it, adjusting both focus and exposure.

Portrait

Kids

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

Ideal for taking pictures of moving children. Also gives them a healthy look.

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

The Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select

(Portrait mode).

When (Kids mode) is previously selected, is displayed on the Mode Palette. Select (Kids mode) then.

3 Press the OK button.

The screen for selecting one of the two modes appears.

4 Press the four-way controler (23)

to select (Portrait mode) or (Kids mode).

Portrait

Kids

5 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready for taking pictures in the selected mode. When the camera recognizes the subject’s face, a yellow focus frame appears on it. The position and the size of the frame change while the camera continues to adjust the focus on the moving subject.

6 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

7 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

• If the camera cannot recognize the subject’s face in Portrait mode, the camera focuses using the Focusing Area (Multiple).

• Only the selected mode icon and the focus frame appear on the LCD monitor. No other shooting information is displayed. You cannot change the display mode by pressing the OK/Display button.

• “Face Recognition AF” and “Face Recognition AE” may not work if the subject’s face is partly covered, for example, with sunglasses, or when the subject does not face the camera.

• The AE metering mode is fixed to Multi-segment.

• When you select Auto Picture mode and the camera automatically switches to Portrait mode, “Face Recognition AF” and “Face Recognition AE” are activated.

• In Kids mode, the automatic tracking AF function is activated. The camera continues to adjust the focus on the moving subject even after you press the shutter release button halfway.

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OK button

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

In E (Pet mode), you can take pictures that show natural hair color of your pet. Select the appropriate icon depending on what color your pet is (closer to black or white or in between).

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

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The Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller (

2345

) to select E (Pet mode).

3 Press the OK button.

The screen for selecting the pet mode appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select E, F, F, H, G or G.

There are two types of pet icon; dogs’ and cats’. Selecting either the cat or dog icon does not affect the resulting picture. Select whichever you prefer.

5 Press the OK button.

The desired Pet mode is selected and the camera is ready for taking pictures.

6 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The focus frame turns green when the subject is in focus.

7 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

When you select Pet mode or Sport mode, the automatic tracking AF function is activated and the camera continues to adjust the focus on the moving subject even after the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

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Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode)

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This mode allows you to take clear pictures of written text. This is convenient for capturing a digital copy of an important document or enhancing legibility of small print.

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

The Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select

(Text mode).

3 Press the OK button.

The screen for selecting the Text mode appears.

Text Contrast

4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select , , , .

Color Maintains original colored text.

Neg. Color Reverses colored text.

B&W Turns colored text black/white.

Neg. B&W Reverses black/white text.

Press the four-way controller (45) to adjust the contrast.

5 Press the OK button.

The desired text mode is selected and the camera is ready for taking pictures.

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halfway.

The focus frame turns green when the subject is in focus.

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7 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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Shutter release button

Four-way controller

OK button

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode)

You can take pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes, with the

appropriate settings.

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

The Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to select

A (Night Scene

Night Scene

mode).

3 Press the OK button. 4 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

Cancel

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

OKMENU

Total recording time will be longer when the picture is taken at slower shutter speed (approximately 1/4 second or slower), because the noise reduction function is activated to reduce noise.

The shutter speed becomes slower when taking pictures of dark scenes. The camera shake is likely to occur under such condition. The followings are good ways to prevent camera shake. (1 p.54, 102)

- Activate the Shake Reduction function.

- Set Shake Reduction to Off and secure the camera on a tripod or other stable object.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

OK button

Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring in Pictures (Digital SR Mode)

(Digital SR) mode allows you to set the sensitivity higher than other modes to reduce camera shake and blurring. Shutter speed and aperture are set automatically according to the sensitivity value you set. Use the mode under the shooting conditions that camera shake or blurring tend to occur.

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

The Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller

Digital SR

(2345) to select (Digital SR mode).

3 Press the OK button. 4 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

Cancel

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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• The recorded pixels are fixed to 5M and cannot be changed.

• In Digital SR mode, Sensitivity is set to AUTO1600 by default. The ISO Correction range can be set to maximum ISO 64-3200. (1p.96)

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Four-way controller

OK button

Taking Movies (Movie Mode)

This mode enables you to take movies with sound.

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

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The Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to select mode).

C (Movie

3 Press the OK button.

The following shooting information appears on the LCD monitor and the camera is ready for taking movies.

1 Movie mode icon 2 3

Card/Built-in memory

5 Movie SR On

Flash Off icon

4 Recordable time

1 2 3 4

4 Press the shutter release button.

Shooting starts. Press the zoom button to change the size of the subject using Digital Zoom. Zoom button (x) : Enlarges the subject.

Zoom button (

5 Press the shutter release button.

Shooting ends.

w): Diminishes the subject.

Movie

OKMENU

OKCancel

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Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed

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

• The followings are not available in Movie mode.

-Flash

- Continuous Shooting

- Operating with a remote control unit

- Optical zoom and Intelligent Zoom (Available before shooting

starts.)

• Set Movie SR to Off in [A Rec.Mode] menu to use Digital Zoom in Movie mode. (1 p.101)

• The Focusing Area is fixed to Spot, and the Focus Limiter and the auxiliary AF light are set to Off in Movie mode. When Focus Mode is set to Standard (Autofocus), Macro, or Super Macro, the AF operation is performed once right before starting taking a movie.

• You can continuously record a movie until its file size reaches 2 GB on a high-capacity SD Memory Card.

Playing Back Movies 1p.119

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Shutter release button

Select the frame

for composite

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OK button

Green button

Taking Pictures in Frame Composite mode

You can take pictures with a decorative frame added using the Frame Composite function. There are three frames already stored in the

camera.

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

The Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to select Y (Frame Composite).

Frame Composite

3 Press the OK button.

The frame selection screen appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (45)

to select a frame.

5 Press the OK button.

The subject appears in the selected frame.

6 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

Cancel

Select the frame

for composite

Change

OKMENU

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7 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

• The Recorded Pixels is fixed to 3M, and cannot be changed to any other size.

• Continuous Shooting is not possible in Frame Composite mode.

To Register a New Frame

To switch to the screen for registering a frame, press the Green button in Step 3. You can register frames which you have downloaded from the internet, etc. When you register a new frame, it replaces one of the existing frames in the built-in memory. Before you register a new frame, copy it to the SD Memory Card.

When a new frame on the SD Memory Card is registered in the builtin memory, it replaces one of the existing frames in the built-in memory. The replaced frame is deleted from the built-in memory.

1 In the frame selection screen, select the frame you want

to remove and press the Green button.

A message appears and the frames on the SD Memory Card that you can register in the built-in memory appear.

2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the frame

you want to register and press the OK button.

The frame is registered in the built-in memory instead of the frame selected in Step 1.

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Shutter release button

Drive Mode

Self-timer

Four-way controller

OK button

Using the Self-timer

In self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

1 Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode.

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2 Press the four-way controller

(45) to select g (Self-timer) or

Drive Mode

(2 sec. Self-timer).

Drive Mode

Self-timer

3 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready for taking pictures using the Self-timer.

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 fully.

The self-timer starts running.

g (Self-timer) : The picture is taken after the self-timer lamp

(2 sec. Self-timer): The picture is taken after the self-timer lamp

Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the self-timer is running.

• The countdown appears on the LCD monitor when you press the shutter release button.

• If you press the shutter release button halfway during a countdown, the countdown stops. Press the shutter release button fully to restart the countdown.

lights for about seven seconds, then blinks for about three seconds.

blinks for about two seconds.

Troubleshooting “Subject is not in focus” 1p.188

Shutter release button

Drive Mode

Continuous Shooting

Four-way controller

OK button

Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode)

You can switch the Drive mode to [Continuous Shooting] mode. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed.

1 Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode. 2 Press the four-way controller

(45) to select j (Continuous Shooting).

Drive Mode

Continuous Shooting

3 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready for continuous shooting.

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 fully.

Pictures are taken continuously while pressing the shutter release button. Shooting stops when you release the shutter release button.

• You can continue shooting until the SD Memory Card or the builtin memory is full.

• The interval will vary depending on the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level settings.

• The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode.

• Continuous shooting is not available in Movie and Frame Composite mode.

• The focus, exposure and white balance are detemined in the first frame.

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Shutter release button

Drive Mode

0 sec remote control

Zoom button

Four-way controller

OK button

Remote control unit E (Remote control unit F has no zoom button.)

Using the Remote Control Unit (optional)

You can switch the Drive Mode to Remote Control mode to take pictures using the remote control unit E or F (optional).

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Taking Pictures Using the Remote Control

1 Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode. 2 Press the four-way controller

(45) to select i (Remote control) or h(0 sec remote control).

Drive Mode

0 sec remote control

3 Press the OK button.

The self-timer lamp blinks slowly and the camera is ready for taking pictures.

4 Press the shutter release button on the remote control

unit.

i (Remote control) : The picture is taken after the self-timer

lamp blinks quickly for about three seconds.

h (0 sec remote control): The picture is taken immediately.

• Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the

• You cannot use the remote control unit in Movie mode.

self-timer lamp is blinking.

Changing the Magnification Using the Remote Control Unit

You can not only shoot images with the shutter release button, but also change the zoom magnification with the zoom button using the remote control unit E (optional).

1 Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode. 2 Press the four-way controller (45) to select i(Remote

control) or h(0 sec remote control).

The function is same either in i (Remote control) or h(0 sec remote control).

3 Press the zoom button on the remote control unit.

Each time you press the zoom button, the zoom position will change among tele, middle, and wide.

You cannot change the zoom magnification with the remote control unit in Super Macro mode. You can change it in Macro mode.

• The buttons on the camera can be used in the normal way.

• Be sure that the remote control unit is no more than about four meters away from the front of the camera.

• When operating with the remote control unit, only the optical zoom is available. Digital Zoom and Intelligent Zoom are not available with the remote control unit.

Life of the Battery for the Remote Control Unit

A signal can be sent from the remote control unit to the camera approximately 30,000 times. Contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center if the battery needs changing. (A charge is made for changing the battery.)

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Shutter release button

19 8

2. 0 x

Zoom button

Four-way controller

MENU button

Using Zoom to Change the Subject Size

The camera allows you to zoom in the subject at distance or zoom out to capture the expansive scenery.

1 Press the zoom button in Capture mode.

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Zoom button (w) : Diminishes the subject

(Wide).

Zoom button (x) : Enlarges the subject

(Tele). When you press and hold the button, the camera automatically switches from optical zoom to Intelligent Zoom, and Intelligent Zoom to Digital Zoom.

The zoom bar is displayed as follow.

Zoom in with high image quality.

Zoom bar

Zoom in with some degree of image deterioration.

Zoom ratio

198

2.0 x

Optical zoom range*

Intelligent Zoom range*

Digital Zoom

range

*1 You can zoom in maximum 3× optically. *2 The Intelligent Zoom range differs depending on the recorded pixels.

See the following table.

Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio

Recorded pixels Intelligent Zoom *

10M

7M Approx.

5M Approx. 4.2×

3M Approx.

2M Approx. 6.7×

1024 Approx.

640

Not available (3× optical zoom

Approx. 16.3 × (Same as 16.3 ×

available)

Digital Zoom)

3.6×

5.3×

10.4×

Digital Zoom *

Equivalent to approx. 16.3×

*3 The ratio of 3× optical zoom included.

• Intelligent Zoom is not available under the following conditions.

- When Digital Zoom is set to Off.

- When the recorded pixels is 10M. (3× optical zoom available)

- In Digital SR Mode or Movie mode

• The image enlarged using Intelligent Zoom may appear rough on the LCD monitor. This does not affect the quality of image.

• Only the Digital Zoom is available in Movie mode. Set Movie SR to Off in [A Rec.Mode] menu to use the Digital Zoom in Movie mode. (1 p.101)

Setting the Digital Zoom

The [Digital Zoom] is set to [O(On)] by default. To take pictures using only the optical zoom, set the [Digital Zoom] to [P(Off)].

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Digital Zoom].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to select [O (On)/P (Off)].

4 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The camera is ready for taking pictures.

Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting 1p.110

Rec. Mode

EV Compensation Movie Shake Reduction Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory

Exit

±0.0

0.5sec0.5sec

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Setting the Shooting Functions

Selecting the Focus Mode

Focus Mode

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Standard

(Autofocus mode)

Macro mode

Super Macro mode

Pan Focus mode

Infinity mode

Manual Focus mode

The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Use this mode when the distance to the subject is more than approx. 35 cm (16 in.).

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 12 cm – 40 cm (4.7 in. – 16 in.). The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 6 cm – 15 cm (2.3 in. – 5.9 in.). The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

This mode is used when shooting close and distant subjects together or the subject is hard to focus on. You can adjust the focus on a subject in the following ranges. When taking still pictures: approx. 2.3 m (7.55 ft.) –

9.3 m (30.51 ft.) – When taking movies: approx. 0.9 m (2.95 ft.) –

3.7 m (12.14 ft.) –

This mode is used for taking distant objects.

Adjust the focus manually with the four-way controller.

Four-way controller

OK button

∞ (full wide-angle), approx.

∞ (full telephoto)

∞ (full wide-angle), approx.

∞ (full telephoto)

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

Focus Mode

Standard

O K

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2 Press the four-way controller

(23) to select the focus mode.

Focus Mode

Standard

3 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready for taking pictures in the selected focus mode.

Auxiliary AF light

• The auxiliary AF light may be activated under low lighting in Autofocus mode.

• The auxiliary AF light of this camera conforms to the safety standard (IEC60825-1) for Class 1 LED product. Looking at the light directly will not create safety hazard. However, do not look into the emitter from a very short distance since you may feel dazzled.

• The default setting is Standard (Autofocus).

• The zoom is fixed at the full wide-angle in Super Macro mode.

• When Focus Mode is set to Standard (Autofocus), Macro, or Super Macro in Movie mode, the AF operation is performed once just before starting to take the movie.

Manual Focus

In MF (Manual Focus) mode, press the OK button to enlarge the central portion of the image full screen for focus adjustment. Press the four-way controller (23) to adjust the focus while watching the indicator.

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Four-way controller (2): Focuses farther. Four-way controller (3): Focuses closer.

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.06

Indicator

After you determine the focus point, press the

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OK button to set the focus position and return to the normal capture screen. Press the four-way controller (5) to readjust the focus position.

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

• When you use Manual Focus in Movie mode, adjust the focus right before starting taking a movie. You cannot adjust the focus while taking the movie.

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• To change Focus Mode from Manual Focus to another one, press the four-way controller (5) while the indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor.

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Four-way controller

OK button

Selecting the Flash Mode

Flash Mode

Auto

Flash Off

Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.

Auto + Red-eye

Flash On

+ Red-eye

Soft Flash

• The Flash Mode is fixed to Flash Off under the following conditions.

- In Movie mode

- In Continuous Shooting

- When Focus Mode is set to Infinity mode

• The picture is taken when the last flash is discharged after the preflash. (The interval between the flashes is longer when using the red-eye reduction function.)

The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.

The flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Use this mode to take pictures at dusk or in museums etc. where flash photography is prohibited.

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.

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

Taking Pictures

1 Press the four-way controller (4)

Flash Mode

Auto

in Capture mode.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select the flash mode.

3 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready for taking pictures in the selected flash mode.

Saving the Flash Mode 1p.110

• Using the flash in Macro mode may cause the image to be overexposed.

• The flash is automatically set to Off in Super Macro mode;

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however you can still select the desired flash mode.

• Firing the flash in Super Macro mode causes vignetting in the bottom left corner of the image.

• Note that the shutter speed becomes slower when taking pictures with the flash in Night Scene mode.

• When using very slow shutter speeds (taking pictures of night scenes, for example), the Shake Reduction function may not be effective. It is recommended you set Shake Reduction to Off and secure the camera on a tripod or other stable surface to prevent camera shake. (1p.102)

Flash Mode

Auto

Shutter release

Four-way controller

MENU button

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

10M

AWB

AUTO 800

Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Still Pictures

Select the number of the recorded pixels for still images according to how the images will be used. The larger the number of recorded pixels, the higher the quality of images, but the file size becomes larger. The selected Quality Level also affects the size of the image file (1p.89).

Number of Recorded Pixels

10M (3648×2736)

7M (3072×2304)

5M (2592×1944)

3M (2048×1536)

2M (1600×1200)

1024 (1024×768)

640 (640×480)

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

For printing at postcard size

Clear, Fine

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

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Recorded Pixels].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The pull-down menu appears.

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

10M

AWB

AUTO 800

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4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the recording pixels.

The number of shots for the selected recording pixels appears.

5 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The camera is ready for taking pictures.

•

Selecting a large size produces a clear picture when it is printed out.

•

The Recorded Pixels setting is saved when the camera is turned off.

•

The Intelligent Zoom range differs depending on the selected recorded pixels. (

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p.81)

Image Size and Quality of Still Pictures 1p.23

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting

Copies

AE Metering

109

Sensitivity

Cancel

10M

7M 5M

AWB

3M 2M

1024

Auto

640

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

MENU button

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

10M

AWB

AUTO 800

Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures

Select the quality (data compression ratio) for still images according to how the images will be used. The more E’s, the higher the quality of the image, but the file size becomes larger. The selected Recorded Pixels also affects the size of the image file (1p.87).

Quality Levels

Best Lowest compression ratio. Suitable for photo prints.

E Good

Better

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 appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Quality Level].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The pull-down menu appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the quality level.

The number of shots for the selected quality level appears.

5 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The camera is ready for taking pictures.

The Quality Level setting is saved when the camera is turned off.

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting

Copies

AE Metering

109

Sensitivity

Cancel

10M

AWB

AUTO 800

10M

AWB

AUTO 800

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Image Size and Quality of Still Pictures 1p.23

Shutter release

AWB

Auto

Cancel

button

Four-way controller

MENU button

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

Adjusting the White Balance

The light condition of the shooting location affects the overall color tone of pictures. Adjust the white balance to reproduce the natural color of the subject.

White Balance

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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

Manual

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

Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light.

Adjusts the white balance manually. Use this mode to reproduce colors more accurately or in the shooting locations with mixed light sources.

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

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

Balance].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The White Balance screen appears.

White Balance

AWB

Auto

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the setting.

5 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The camera is ready for taking pictures.

Saving the White Balance 1p.110

Cancel

10M

AWB

AUTO 800

Manual Setting

AWB

Cancel

Adjust

Place a white material such as a piece of white paper in front of your camera to adjust white balance.

1 Select K (Manual) on the White

Balance screen.

White Balance

AWB

2 Point the camera at the white

material so that it fills the screen.

3 Press the Green button.

The white balance is automatically adjusted. [Complete] appears on the LCD monitor.

Adjust

Cancel

4 Press the OK button.

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

5 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The camera is ready for taking pictures.

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Shutter release button

Four-way controller

MENU button

Selecting the Autofocus Settings

You can set the autofocus area and focusing method.

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

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The [ARec. Mode] menu appears.

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

[AF Setting].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The AF Setting screen appears.

Changing the Focusing Area

You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).

Focusing Area

J Multiple

K Spot

Automatic tracking AF

The camera measures a wide range in the center of the monitor (within the focusing area) and focuses on the nearest subject.

The camera measures a narrow range in the center of the monitor (the spot focusing area) making easier for you to focus on a specific subject.

The camera continues to focus on the moving subject while you are pressing the shutter release button halfway.

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

AF Setting

Focusing Area Focus Limiter Aux. AF Light

10M

AWB

AUTO 800

4 Press the four-way controller (5).

The pull-down menu appears.

5 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the

Focusing Area.

6 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The camera is ready for taking pictures.

Saving the Focusing Area Setting 1p.110

Setting the Focus Limiter

You can limit the focusing range of the lens in accordance with the shooting conditions. When you set the [Focus Limiter] to [On], the focusing range of the lens is limited to the long range side for normal shooting, and to the close-up side for macro shooting. You can adjust the focus on the subject quickly.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Focus Limiter].

5 Use the four-way controller (45)

to select [O (On)/P (Off)].

6 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The camera is ready for taking pictures.

AF Setting

Focusing Area Focus Limiter Aux. AF Light

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Setting the Auxiliary AF Light

The auxiliary AF light is convenient when you shoot a dark subject. This helps you to focus on the subject under the conditions that the auto focus does not work properly.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Aux. AF Light].

5 Use the four-way controller (45)

AF Setting

Focusing Area Focus Limiter Aux. AF Light

to select [O (On)/P (Off)].

6 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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The camera is ready for taking pictures.

The auxiliary AF light of this camera conforms to the safety standard (IEC60825-1) for Class 1 LED product. Looking at the light directly will not create safety hazard. However, do not look into the emitter from a very short distance since you may feel dazzled.

The camera does not emit the AF light under the following conditions.

- In Movie mode

- In Landscape mode (The AF light is available if you set Aux. AF Light to On.)

- When Focus Mode is set to Pan Focus, Infinity or Manual Focus.

- When Focusing Area is set to Automatic tracking AF.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

MENU button

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

10M

AWB

AUTO 800

Setting the Light Metering Mode to Determine the Exposure

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

AE Metering Modes

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

Center-weighted The exposure is determined mainly by the center of the screen.

Spot

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 appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [AE Metering].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The pull-down menu appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the AE metering mode.

5 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The camera is ready for taking pictures.

Saving the AE Metering Mode 1p.110

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

Cancel

10M

AWB

AUTO 800

10M

AWB

Auto

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In Shutter Priority mode and Manual mode, Multi-segment cannot be selected.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

MENU button

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

Setting the Sensitivity

Sensitivity (ISO sensitivity) is a value indicating how much the CCD senses light. Low value equals low sensitivity, and high value equals high sensitivity. Sensitivity can be adjusted according to the shooting

situations.

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Sensitivity

AUTO800 (64 - 800) is selected by default. (In Digital SR mode,

AUTO

AUTO1600 (64 - 1600) is selected by default.) You can also set ISO Correction in AUTO to 64 - 100, 64 - 200, 64 - 400, 64 - 800 or 64 - 1600. (In Digital SR mode, 64-3200 is also selectable.)

100

200

400

800

1600

At lower sensitivity, images are sharper and noise is reduced, but the shutter speed will be slower under dark conditions. At higher sensitivity, the shutter speed will be higher, but image noise will increase. (In Digital SR mode, 3200 is also selectable.)

10M

AWB

AUTO 800

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Sensitivity].

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

10M

AWB

AUTO 800

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The pull-down menu appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select the sensitivity.

To show [1600] ([1600] and [3200] in Digital SR mode) on the pull-down menu, press

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

the four-way controller (3) when [800] is highlighted.

Selecting the Sensitivity

5 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The camera is ready for taking pictures.

Selecting the Sensitivity and ISO Correction Range

5 Select [AUTO] and press the

four-way controller (5).

The ISO Correction in AUTO range selection screen appears.

6 Press the four-way controller

(2345) to select a range.

7 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The camera is ready for taking pictures.

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

ISO Correction in AUTO

ISO64-100 ISO64-200 ISO64-400

Corrects sensitivity automatically in the range of ISO 64 to 800

Cancel

AUTO 800

10M

64 100

AWB 200 400 Auto

800

AUTO 800

10M

64 100

AWB 200 400 Auto

800

ISO64-800 ISO64-1600

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Saving the Sensitivity 1 p.110

• The sensitivity for Movie mode is fixed to Auto. The setting cannot be changed.

• The sensitivity for Shutter Priority mode is fixed to AUTO800. The setting cannot be changed.

• In Manual Exposure mode, AUTO cannot be selected.

• Even if you set Sensitivity to Off in Memory, the selected range for ISO Correction in AUTO is saved when the camera is turned off. The selected sensitivity will be saved only when you set Sensitivity to On in Memory.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

MENU button

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

10M

AWB

AUTO 800

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)

The overall brightness of pictures can be changed by adjusting the EV compensation value (amount of light that the CCD receives). This changes the exposure automatically determined by the camera when

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you want to adjust the brightness of pictures to suite your taste.

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [EV Compensation].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the EV setting.

Brightens the picture (overexposed).

–:

Darkens the picture (underexposed).

Rec. Mode

EV Compensation Movie

Shake Reduction Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory

Exit

You can select the EV setting in the range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps.

4 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The camera is ready for taking pictures.

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Pentax Optio A30 Operating Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Using your camera safely

Care to be Taken During Handling

Contents

Contents of the Operating Manual

Quick Lessons in Mastering the Camera

Checking the Contents of the Package

Names of Parts

Names of Operating Parts

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Powering the Camera

Installing the Battery

Removing the Battery

Charging the Battery

Using the AC Adapter (optional)

Installing the SD Memory Card

Image Size and Quality of Still Pictures

Size and Quality of Movies

Initial Settings (Setting the Display Language and the Date and Time)

Setting the Display Language

Setting the Date and Time

Quick Start

Taking Still Pictures

Playing Back Still Pictures

Playing Back an Image

Playing Back the Previous or Next Image

Common Operations

Turning the Camera On and Off

Turning the Camera On in Capture Mode

Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode

Using the Button Functions

Capture Mode

Playback Mode

Voice Recording Mode

Setting the Menus

How to Set the Menus

Menu List

Operating the Mode Palette

How to operate the Mode Palette

Taking Pictures

Taking Pictures

Changing the Mode

Selecting the Capture Mode

Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode

Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)

Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode)

Using the Exposure Mode and Other Functions

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

Taking Pictures of People (Portrait Mode/Kids Mode)

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode)

Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring in Pictures (Digital SR Mode)

Taking Movies (Movie Mode)

Taking Pictures in Frame Composite mode

Using the Self-timer

Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode)

Using the Remote Control Unit (optional)

Using Zoom to Change the Subject Size

Setting the Shooting Functions

Selecting the Focus Mode

Selecting the Flash Mode

Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Still Pictures

Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures

Adjusting the White Balance

Selecting the Autofocus Settings

Setting the Light Metering Mode to Determine the Exposure

Setting the Sensitivity

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)