Pentax Optio E20 Operating Manual

Thank you for purchasing 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, performances 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 ( ) is a trademark.  QuickTime and QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license. The QuickTime logo is registered in

U.S. and other countries.

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

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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.

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.

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

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USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY

We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols.

Warning This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could cause serious personal injury.

Caution This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could cause minor or medium personal injury,

or material loss.

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 an SD 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.

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Caution

 Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode.  Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The battery could explode or catch

fire. Of the batteries that can be used in this camera, only the Ni-MH battery can be recharged.

 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 battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean

water and get medical attention immediately.

 If any battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes, wash the affected areas thoroughly with

water.

 Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke. Be careful not to

burn yourself during removal.

 Some portions of the camera heat up during use, so please take care, as there is a risk of low temperature

burns if such portions are held for long periods of time.

 Should the LCD be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be careful not to allow the liquid crystal

to get on your skin or in your eyes or in your mouth.

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Handling precautions for batteries

 This camera uses two AA Ni-MH or AA alkaline batteries. Do not use batteries other than those specified

here. Using some other type of battery may cause the camera to function poorly, or the batteries may rupture or cause a fire.

 AA alkaline battery cannot be recharged. Do not try to take the batteries apart. The batteries may rupture

or leak if you try to charge them or take them apart.

 Do not replace the batteries with batteries that are different brands, types or capacities. Also, do not

combine old batteries with new ones. Doing so may cause the batteries to rupture or cause a fire.

 Do not insert the batteries with the positive (+) and negative (-) poles in the wrong orientation. Doing so

may cause the batteries to rupture or cause a fire.

 Do not remove the external seal of the batteries. If the seal is removed, the batteries may short and may

cause a fire, rupture, leak or heat.

About the AC Adapter

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.  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.

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Care to be Taken During Handling

 Take the international warranty card with you when you travel abroad. Also take the Worldwide Service

Network list that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad.

 When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly

prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or during traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media (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 from case

and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage.

 Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other liquid, because the

camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant.

 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 temperatures 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.

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 Refer to the section in this manual titled “Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card” (EN-21, 22)  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.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION..................................................10

Package Contents ...............................................11

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA...............12

Front View............................................................ 12

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

Rear View ............................................................ 13

LCD Monitor Information...................................... 14

PREPARING THE CAMERA...............................17

Installing the Batteries .........................................17

Using the AC Adapter with a Household Power

Supply (Optional Accessory) ...............................18

Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card

(Optional Accessory) ........................................... 20

Attaching the Camera Strap ................................ 23

GETTING STARTED ...........................................24

Turning the Power On/Off .................................... 24

LED Indicator and Self-timer Indicator.................24

Choosing the Screen Language .......................... 25

Setting the Date and Time ................................... 26

Formatting an SD Memory Card or

Internal Memory ................................................... 27

Using the LCD Monitor ........................................ 28

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TAKING IMAGES................................................ 29

Taking Images ..................................................... 29

Using the Mode Dial ............................................ 30

Setting Image Resolution and Quality ................. 31

Using the Zoom Function..................................... 32

Using the Flash .................................................... 33

Setting Focus Mode ............................................. 34

Drive Mode .......................................................... 35

High Speed Continuous....................................... 35

Auto Bracket ........................................................36

Self-Timer ............................................................37

Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation) ....... 39

Setting White Balance ......................................... 40

Recording Movie Clips ......................................... 41

PLAYING BACK AND DELETING IMAGES ...... 42

Viewing Images ................................................... 42

Magnifying Images...............................................43

Thumbnail Display ............................................... 44

Playing Back Movie Clips .................................... 45

Slideshow Display................................................ 46

Deleting Images/Movie Clips ............................... 47

Protecting Images/Movie Clips ............................ 48

Playing Back Still Images/Movie Clips on TV ...... 50

EDITING AND PRINTING IMAGES.................... 51

Changing Image Resolution and Quality............. 51

Copying Files ...................................................... 52

Setting the DPOF ................................................ 53

Connecting to a PictBridge-Compatible Printer... 55

TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL

CAMERA TO COMPUTER ................................. 59

Step 1: Install the USB driver .............................. 59

Step 2: Connect the digital camera to

your computer ..................................................... 60

Step 3: Download images or movie clips ............ 61

Editing Software Requirements ........................... 62

Installing ACDSee for PENTAX .......................... 63

MENU OPTIONS................................................. 64

Still Picture Capture Menu .................................. 64

Movie Menu......................................................... 69

Playback Menu.................................................... 70

Setup Menu ......................................................... 73

CONNECTING THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO

OTHER DEVICES ............................................... 77

SPECIFICATIONS .............................................. 78

APPENDIX .......................................................... 80

WARRANTY POLICY ......................................... 87

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this new digital still camera! Equipped with a 6.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, your camera delivers high quality, 2816 x 2112 resolution images. Other features provided by the camera include the following:

 6.0 Megapixels

A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 6.0 megapixels for high quality of images.

 Auto flash

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

 2.4” TFT color image LCD monitor  Optical zoom: 1x~3x  Digital zoom: 1x~4x  Approx. 13MB internal (built-in) memory

Images can be captured without using an SD Memory Card.

 Support for SD Memory Card for memory

expansion

You may wish to expand the memory capacity by using an additional SD Memory Card.

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 USB connection

Still images or movie clips that you have recorded can be downloaded to your compute using the USB cable (A USB driver is required for Windows 98/98SE).

 DPOF functionality

DPOF can be used to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting the SD Memory Card.

 PictBridge support

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

 Provided editing software: ACDSee fo

PENTAX

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

Package Contents

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

Common Product Components:

 Digital Camera  Quick Start Guide  Operating manual CD-ROM  Software CD-ROM (S-SW60)  Camera Strap  Video Cable  USB Cable  Two AA alkaline batteries (for checking the camera’s functionality)

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

 AC adapter kit K-AC51 (supplied by PENTAX)  SD Memory Card (commercially available)  Batteries and battery charger (commercially available)

 Accessories and components may vary by retailer.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA

Front View

1. Shutter release button

2. Power switch

3. Mode dial

4. Flash

5. Self-timer LED

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1 2 3

4 5

6. Microphone

7. PC / Video terminal

8. Lens

Mode Dial

Mode

1. Simple

2. Program

3. Portrait

4. Landscape

5. Sport

6. Night Scene

7. Setup

8. Movie

Rear View

3 4

5 6

7 8

1. LED indicator

2. / button / button

3. Strap lug

4. button

5. button

6. Four-way controller

S / button X / button W / button T/ button

7. button

8. MENU button

9. DC coupler cable cover

10. Battery/card cover

11. Tripod socket

12. LCD monitor

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LCD Monitor Information

 Camera Mode

1. Mode indication [] Simple [] Program [] Portrait [ ] Landscape [] Sport [ ] Night scene [] Setup [] Movie

2. Flash mode [] Auto [ ] Auto + Red-eye [ ] Flash on [ ] Flash off

3. Drive mode [ ] Standard [ ] High Speed Continuous [ ] Auto Bracket [ ] 2 sec. Self-timer [ ] 10 sec. Self-timer [ ] 10+2 sec. Self-timer

4. Focus mode [ ] Standard [] Macro [ ] Infinity

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5. Number of shots available

6. Memory status : Built-in memory

(without card)

: SD Memory Card

7. Battery

[ ] Full battery power [ ] Medium battery power [ ] Low battery power [ ] Battery exhausted

8. Recorded pixels

[ ] 2816 x 2112 [ ] 2304 x 1728 [ ] 1600 x 1200 [ ] 640 x 480

9. Image quality

[] Best [ ] Better [ ] Good

10.White balance

[] Auto [ ] Daylight [] Cloudy [ ] Tungsten Light [ ] Fluorescent Light

11.ISO sensitivity [ ] Auto [] 64 [ ] 100 [ ] 200

12. EV compensation

13.Zoom bar

14. Focus frame

 Movie Mode

ISO100 +0.3 1/125 F2.8

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1. Movie mode

2. Flash mode

3. Recordable movie time available

4. Memory status

5. Battery power indicator

6. Focus frame

7. Zoom bar

 Image Playback

1. Playback mode

2. File number of image

3. Memory status

4. Battery power indicator

5. Index number of total number

6. DPOF indicator

7. Protect indicator

8. Date

9. Time

10. Four-way controller guide

11. Aperture

12. Shutter speed

13. EV compensation

14.ISO sensitivity

15.White balance

16. Image quality

17.Recorded pixels

ACB

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ISO100

ISO100 +0.3

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 Movie Playback

1. Playback mode

2. Movie mode

3. File number of movie

4. Memory status

5. Battery power indicator

6. Index number of total number

7. Elapsed time

8. Date

9. Time

10. Four-way controller guide

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PREPARING THE CAMERA

Installing the Batteries

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

1. Make sure the camera is turned off.

2. Open the battery/card cover.

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

4. Close the battery/card cover.  To remove the batteries, turn the camera off before removing

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

 Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery/card cover.  Due to the characteristics of AA alkaline batteries, camera performance may deteriorate. AA alkaline batteries are not

recommended except in emergencies and checking the camera's functionality.

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Using the AC Adapter with a Household Power Supply (Optional Accessory)

AC plug cord

DC coupler cable cover

To power outlet

AC adapter

DC coupler

DC coupler cable

DC terminal

Use of the AC adapter kit K-AC51 (optional) with a household power supply is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a computer. (The AC adapter kit K-AC51 includes AC adapter D-AC5, DC coupler D-DC51, and AC plug cord D-CO2.)

1. Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC input terminal of the DC coupler.

2. Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/card cover.  Pull the battery/card cover in the direction of c and flip the cover open in the direction of d.

3. Insert the DC coupler into the battery compartment, making sure the (+) and (–) on the coupler match the (+) and (–) on the battery compartment.

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DC input terminal

4. Open the DC coupler cable cover, pass the DC coupler cable through the opening, and close the battery/ card cover.  Slide the battery/card cover in the opposite direction of c. Slide the battery/card cover all the way in to

make sure it is securely closed.

5. Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.

6. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

 Make sure to use only the AC adapter specified for the camera. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not

covered under the warranty.

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

images to the computer, use of the optional AC adapter is recommended.

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Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

The digital camera comes with approx. 13MB of internal memory, allowing you to store captured still images or movie clips in the digital camera. Moreover, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store more files.

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

2. Open the battery/card cover.

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

4. Close the battery/card cover  To remove the SD Memory Card, make sure the camera is

turned off. Press lightly on the edge of the SD Memory Card and it will eject.

 Be sure to format an SD Memory Card with this digital camera before using it. Refer to section in the manual titled

“Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory”

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Data Backup

Very occasionally, malfunction of the camera may cause data stored in the built-in memory to become unreadable. As a backup measure, we recommend that you download important data to a PC or store the data in a media other than the built-in memory.

Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card

 Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening or closing the

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. [Card locked] appears on the LCD monitor in recording mode when the card is write-protected.

 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 voice memos 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.

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

unusable.

Write-protect switch

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 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 batteries are 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 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.

 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 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.

 For information on compatible memory cards, contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center.

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Attaching the Camera Strap

 Attach the strap as shown in the illustration.

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GETTING STARTED

Turning the Power On/Off

 Press the power switch to turn the power on.  To turn the power off, press the power switch again.

LED Indicator and Self-timer Indicator

Indicator State Description/Activity

LED indicator Solid green The digital camera is on.

LED indicator Blinking red and green USB communication/transfer in progress.

LED indicator Blinking red and green Charging the flash.

Self-timer indicator Blinking blue The self-timer function is activated.

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Power switch

Choosing the Screen Language

Set-up1

Set-up2

Set-up3

Format

Sound

Date Adjust

Language

Select :

Off

d/m/y

English

Language

Select :

Cancel :

English Franç

ais Españolol Deutsch

Follow the steps below to choose the desired language.

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

2. [Set-up1] is displayed.

3. Use the four-way controller (T) to select [Language], then press the button.

4. Use the four-way controller (ST) to select the language you want.

5. Press the button to confirm.

Set-up1

Set-up1 Set-up2 Set-up3

Cancel :

Set-up2

Format

Sound

Date Adjust

Language

English

Fran

Français Espa

Español Deutsch

Deutsch

Set-up3

Off

d/m/y

English

Select :

ais

Select :

Select :Cancel :

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Setting the Date and Time

Set-up1

Set-up2

Set-up3

Format

Sound

Date Adjust

Language

Select :

Off

d/m/y

English

d / m / y

12h

01 / 09 / 2006

00 : 00

Date Adjust

Select :

OK :

Date Style

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

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

2. [Set-up1] is displayed.

3. Use the four-way controller (T) to select [Date Adjust], then press the button.  [Date Adjust] is displayed.

Set-up1

Set-up1 Set-up2 Set-up3

Set-up2

Format

Sound

Date Adjust

Language

Set-up3

Off

d/m/y

English

Select :

4. Press the four-way controller (WX) to select Date Style, Day, Month, Year and Time fields.  To increase a value, press the four-way controller (S).

Date Style

 To decrease a value, press the four-way controller (T).  To select the time display in 12-hours or 24-hours format, press

the four-way controller (ST).

5. Press the button after all fields are set.

OK :

 The date illustration shown is for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual setting of your camera.

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Date Adjust

d/m/y

d/m/y 12h

01 / 09 / 2006

00 : 00

12h

AMAMAM

Select :

Set-up1

Set-up2

Set-up3

Format

Sound

Date Adjust

Language

Select :

Off

d/m/y

English

Format

Cancel

Select :

Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory

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

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.  [Set-up1] is displayed.

2. Use the four-way controller (T) to select [Format], then press the

button.

3. Use the four-way controller (ST) to select [OK], then press the

button to confirm.

 When you format an SD Memory Card, be aware that all data on the SD Memory Card will be deleted. Protected images

are also deleted.

 To format the internal memory, do not insert an SD Memory Card into the camera. Otherwise, you will format the SD

Memory Card.

Set-up1

Set-up1 Set-up2 Set-up3

Set-up2

Format

Sound

Date Adjust

Language

Format

Cancel

Select :

Set-up3

Off

d/m/y

English

Select :

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Using the LCD Monitor

Your camera is equipped with a 2.4” full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, replay recorded images/movie clips or adjust menu settings. The mode icons, text and numbers displayed on the monitor may vary according to the current settings.

LCD monitor display mode changes each time you press the button in the following order:

when taking still images

Normal Display Information Display No Icons LCD Off

when recording movie clips

Normal Display Æ No Icons Æ LCD Off

when playing back still pictures

Normal Display Æ Information Display Æ No Icons

 The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction.

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