Pentax Optio E70L Operating Manual
User’s Manual
Table of Contents
Preface ........................................................................................i
About this Manual ...................................................................................i
Regarding Copyrights ..................................................................................................... i
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Introduction ...............................................................................1
Trademark Recognition ...................................................................................................i
To users of this camera ............................................................... ....................................ii
Regarding Product Registration ......................................................................................ii
USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY ..................................................................................ii
About the Camera ...........................................................................................................ii
Warnimg ........................................................................................................................ii
Caution .........................................................................................................................iii
Handling Precautions for Batteries .................................................................................iv
Care to be Taken During Handling .................................................................................iv
System Requirements ...........................................................................1
Package Contents ..................................................................................1
Main Features .........................................................................................1
Camera Views ......................................................................................... 2
Front View ......................................................................................................................2
Back View ......................................................................................................................2
Top View/ Bottom View ..................................................................................................3
Left / Right View .............................................................................................................3
LED Indicators ........................................................................................ 4
Camera Buttons .....................................................................................5
Navigation Buttons .........................................................................................................5
The Scene Button ..........................................................................................................8
Function Buttons ............................................................................................................9
LCD screen ....................................................................................................................9
Capture/Video Mode Display .......................................................................................10
Camera Setup ..........................................................................15
Attaching the Wrist Strap ....................................................................15
Inserting the Batteries ......................................................................... 15
Inserting an SD/MMC Memory Card ................................................... 16
Turning On ............................................................................................ 16
First Time Use ......................................................................................17
Getting Started ........................................................................18
Taking Photos ......................................................................................18
Anti-Shake Function .....................................................................................................18
Using Macro Mode .......................................................................................................19
Setting the Flash Mode ................................................................................................19
Using the Zoom in/out Function ...................................................................................20
Using the Self-timer and Burst Photography ................................................................20
Setting the Scene Mode ...............................................................................................21
Face and Smile Detection AF/AE Function ..................................................................22
Recording Videos .................................................................................22
Recording Audio Files .........................................................................22
Recording Voice Memos .....................................................................23
Capture Settings ......................................................................24
The Capture Menu ................................................................................ 24
Image Resolution .........................................................................................................25
Image Quality ...............................................................................................................25
Focus Zone ..................................................................................................................25
EV Compensation ........................................................................................................26
M-Burst Interval ............................................................................................................26
White Balance ..............................................................................................................26
ISO Speed ....................................................................................................................26
AE Metering .................................................................................................................27
Color .............................................................................................................................27
Sharpness .................................................................................................................... 27
Saturation .....................................................................................................................27
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Contrast ........................................................................................................................28
Setup ............................................................................................................................28
Video Capture Menu ............................................................................28
Video Resolution ..........................................................................................................28
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White Balance ..............................................................................................................28
Color .............................................................................................................................29
Saturation .....................................................................................................................29
Contrast ........................................................................................................................29
Photo, Video & Audio Playback .............................................30
Playback Mode Display .......................................................................30
Viewing Photos / Videos on the LCD Screen ..................................... 32
Viewing M-Burst Photos ...............................................................................................33
Listening to Audio Files ................................................................................................33
Listening to Voice Memo ..............................................................................................33
Viewing Photos/Videos on your TV .................................................... 33
Zooming In/Out During Playback ........................................................ 34
Deleting Photos/Videos/Audios .......................................................... 34
Using the Playback Menu .................................................................... 35
DPOF ...........................................................................................................................35
Slideshow ..................................................................................................................... 36
Resize ..........................................................................................................................36
Rotate ...........................................................................................................................37
Protect ..........................................................................................................................37
Move ............................................................................................................................38
Divide ...........................................................................................................................38
Transferring Photos/Videos to your PC ............................................. 40
Camera Settings ......................................................................41
The Setup Menu ...................................................................................41
LCD Brightness ............................................................................................................41
File Number ..................................................................................................................41
Digital Zoom ............................................................. ..... ..... .... ......................................41
Quick View ...................................................................................................................42
Continuous AF .............................................................................................................42
Camera Sound .............................................................................................................42
Auto LCD Off ................................................................................................................42
Auto Power Off .............................................................................................................43
Video Out .....................................................................................................................43
USB Mode ....................................................................................................................43
Date Stamp ..................................................................................................................43
Date and Time ..............................................................................................................44
Language ..................................................................................................................... 44
Image Storage ...................................................... .... ..... ...............................................44
Format ..........................................................................................................................44
Reset ............................................................................................................................45
Voice Memo .................................................................................................................45
About ............................................................................................................................45
PictBridge Print (PTP) .......................................................................... 45
Image Storage ...................................................... .... ..... ...............................................46
This Image ...................................................... ..... ........................................................47
Index Print ....................................................................................................................47
DPOF Image .................................................................................... .... ..... ..... ..............48
All Images ....................................................................................................................49
Specifications ..........................................................................50
Troubleshooting ......................................................................53
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Preface
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digita l Camera . Please read this ma nual befo re using the camer a
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 capabilities.
Regarding Copyrights
Images taken using the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment
cannot be used without pe rm iss ion a cc or d ing to th e ri ghts as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take
care, as there are cases where limitations are placed on tak ing pi ctu r es even for pers on a l enjoy m en t
during demonstrations , perform ances or of item s on display. Images taken with the purpose of obtaining
copyrights also cannot be used outside t he scope of use of th e copyright as laid out in the Copy right Act,
and care should be taken here also.
Trademark Recognition
• PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION.
• SDHC logo ( ) is trademark.
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and other countries.
• Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
• Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe
Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
• ArcSoft is the trademark of ArcSoft Inc.
• All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
Preface i
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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.
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• The liquid crystal panel used in the display is manufactured using extremely high precision
technology. Alth ough the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better , you should be aware th at
0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not.
However, this has no effect on the recorded image.
• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen in this manual are different from
the actual product.
Regarding Product Registration
In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CDROM (S-SW86) supplied with the camera or on the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation.
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 violating this item could cause serious personal
Caution This symbol indicates that violating this item coul d cause minor o r medium
injuries.
personal injuries, or material losses.
About the Camera
Warnimg
• 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.
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• If the inside of the camera sh ould beco me exposed as a resu lt of, for exa mple, the camera bei ng
dropped, please do not under any circumstances touch such exposed portions, as there is a
danger of receiving an electric shock.
• To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the memory card out of the reach of
small children. Seek medical attention immediately if a card is accidentally swallowed.
• 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.
• If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell , or in th e event of any other irregularity, stop using
the camera immediately, remove the batteries, and contact your nearest PENTAX Service
Center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.
Caution
• Never try to disassemble or short the batteries. Also, do not dispose of the batteries in a fire, as
they may explode.
• 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 i s touching your clothing as there is a ri sk o f d i scol ori ng of the
clothing.
• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush
your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately.
• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or clothes, wash the affected
areas thoroughly with water.
• Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke. Be
careful not to burn yourself during remova l.
• Some portions of the camera heat up during use, so please take care, as there is a risk of low
temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time.
• Should the liquid crystal display 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.
• Depending on your inherent factors or physical condition, the use of the camera may cause
itching, rashes or blisters. In case of any abnormality, stop using the camera and get medical
attention immediately.
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Handling Precautions for Batteries
• This camera uses two AA alkaline, AA lithium or AA Ni-MH 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.
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• AA alkaline and AA lithium batteries 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 remove the external seal of the battery. If the seal is removed, the battery may short and
may cause a fire, rupture, leak or heat.
• When replacing the batteries, do not combine different brands, types or capacities. Als o, 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.
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 im port ant picture s (such as at a w edding or during tr aveling). C ontent s
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 (memory
card), etc.
• The lens on this camera is not interchangeable. The lens is not removable.
• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol or benzene.
• Places of high temperatur e 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-ven tilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy
during storage.
• As this camera is not waterproof, do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain,
water or any other liquid.
• Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressu re as this may
cause damage or malfunction. Place the camera on a cushion for pro tection when the camera is
subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, ship, etc. If the c amera is subjecte d to subs ta ntial
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vibrations, shocks or pressure, take your camera to your nearest PENTAX Service Center and
have it checked.
• 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 a high temperature but will return to no rmal 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.
• Be careful not to allow dirt, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases or salt to enter the camera as this
may damage the camera. Wipe away any raindrops or water droplets and allow the camera to
dry.
• Please note that formatting a memory card or internal flash 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 memory at your own risk.
• Please do not press forcefully on the display. 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 display.
• When using a tripod with the camera , be car e ful no t to ove rt ig hte n th e scr e w in the tripod socket
on the camera.
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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new digital camera. This manual provides step-by-step
instructions on how to use your camera, and is intended for your reference only.
System Requirements
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In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the following system
requirements:
• OS: Windows 2000/XP/Vista
• Memory: 128MB or above
• HDD space: 40 MB or above
•USB port
Package Contents
Check the contents of your camera package. It should contain:
• Digital camera
• USB/AV 3-in-1 cable
• Wrist strap
• Quick start guide for 7 regions
• Bundled CD-ROM (Application Software and User’s Manual for 10 regions)
Main Features
• 10.1 mega pixels resolution
• 15x zoom (Up to 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom)
• 1/2.3 inch CCD image sensor
• 2.4 inch TFT LCD monitor
• Approx. 11MB internal flash memory, supports SD/MMC memory cards from 32MB to 16GB.
• Sleek and slim design
• Easy-to-use button interface
• Slideshow feature to review your pictures and movies
• AV output to view your pictures and movies on your TV
• USB port to transfer photos and movies to your PC
System Requirements
Camera Views
Front View
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Flash
Wrist strap loop
Back View
LCD screen
MENU SCENE
Self-timer LED
Zoom lens
Microphone
Zoom button
Playback button
4-way navigation buttons
OK button
Scene button
Menu button
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ON / OFF
Top View/ Bottom View
Zoom lens
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Shutter button
Battery/SD card
compartment
Power button
Left / Right View
Camera Views
Wrist strap loop
Tripod mount
PC/AV port
Speaker
LED Indicators
LED LED Status Camera Status
Off Self-timer off.
Self-timer LED
Red (blinking) (10 sec) Timer count down, flash after 10 seconds.
Red (blinking) (2 sec) Timer count down, flash after 2 seconds.
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LED Indicators
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Camera Buttons
Navigation Buttons
The 4-way navigation buttons and the OK button allow you to access the various options available from the
On Screen Display (OSD) menu. You can configure a wide range of settings to ensure maximum results from
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your photos and videos.
Icon Button Function
1. Confirm a selection when using the OSD menus
2. In Capture mode:
• Press to enable/disable the Anti-Shake in Auto mode
• Enable AF area selection when SELECTED AREA is
selected in FOCUS ZONE
3. In Video mode:
OK/
OK/
Anti-shake
• Press to enable/disable the Anti-shake function
4. In Playback mode:
• Press to start and pause the video playback
• Press to play and pause the audio playback
• Press to stop the voice memo playback
5. In USB mode:
• MSDC: N/A
• PTP: Press to confirm the selection
Camera Buttons
Up/Flash/
Delete
Right/Selftimer/Burst
mode
1. Move up in the OSD menus
2. In Capture mode:
• Scroll thr ough th e flash mode optio ns (Au to, Of f, Fill and
Red-eye Reduction.)
• Press to delete during mark appears on LCD. (QUICK
VIEW has to be set “ON” at SETUP mode.)
3. In Playback mode:
• Press to pan up in zoom in mode
• Press to move up in the thumbnail display
• Press to delete image/s
4. In USB mode:
• MSDC: N/A
• PTP: Press to scroll up through a menu
1. Move right in the OSD menus
2. In Capture mode:
• Press to scroll through the Self-timer/Burst/Multi-Burst
mode
3. In Video mode:
• Press to scroll through the Self-timer options
4. In Playback mode:
• Press to pan right in zoom in mode
• Press to navigate to next image in single image display
• Press to move right in the thumbnail display
• Press to fast forward video playback during Pause
mode
5. In USB mode:
• MSDC: N/A
• PTP: Press to select the next image in THIS IMAGE
submenu
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Camera Buttons
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Camera Buttons
Down/Screen/
Face
Detection/
Smile
Detection
Left/Macro
1. Move down in the OSD menus
2. In Capture mode:
• Press to enable the follo wing functions: full icon, full icon
with histogram, face detection, smile detection, and
simple display (hide all icons except the mode icon).
Press again to turn all icons back on the LCD screen.
Note: Face and smile detection functions are not available in
Sport, Landscape, Night Landscape, Museum, Sunset,
Fireworks, Foliage, Aquarium, and Copy modes.
3. In Video mode:
• Press to turn off extra icons on the LCD screen, press
again to turn all icons back on the LCD screen
4. In Playback mode:
• Press to pan down in zoom in mode
• Press to move down in the thumbnail display
• Press to show the file information
5. In USB mode:
• MSDC: N/A
• PTP: Press to scroll down through a menu
1. Move left in the OSD menu s
2. Go up to the previous level in the OSD menus
3. In Capture mode:
• Press to enable Macro mode. Macro icon d isplays on the
LCD screen
4. In Playback mode:
• Press to pan left in zoom in mode
• Press to navigate to previous image in single image
display
• Press to move left in the thumbnail display
• Press to fast rewind video playback during Pause
mode
5. In USB mode:
• MSDC: N/A
• PTP: Press to select the previous image in THIS
IMAGE submenu
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The Scene Button
The camera is equipped with a conve nient SCENE button that takes you to the Scene Menu where you
can scroll between different modes and choose different scene options. Use the Left/Right/Up/Down
navigation buttons to scroll and use the OK button to select. Use the SCENE button to:
Mode Type Icon Function
Auto Scroll to Auto mode.
P-Mode
(Program Mode)
Sport Scroll to Sport mode.
Landscape Scroll to Landscape mode.
Night Landscape Scroll to Night Landscape mode.
Portrait Scroll to Portrait mode.
Night Portrait Scroll to Night Portrait mode.
Museum Scroll to Museum mode.
Snow Scroll to Snow mode.
Sunset Scroll to Sunset mode.
Fireworks Scroll to Fireworks mode.
Beach Scroll to Beach mode.
Party Scroll to Party mode.
Foliage Scroll to Foliage mode.
Aquarium Scroll to Aquarium mode.
Kids & Pets Scroll to Kids & Pets mode.
Scroll to Program mode.
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Copy Scroll to Copy mode.
Backlight Scroll to Backlight mode.
Video Scroll to Video mode.
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Audio Scroll to Audio mode.
Function Buttons
Icon Button Function
MENU Menu Press to display the Menu options
Playback
T /
W /
LCD screen
The 2.4” TFT LCD screen shows all important information regarding came ra settings a s well as the visual
image for your photo or video.
Zoom in
Zoom out
Use the SCENE button to switch between screen modes. Press the Down/Screen / Face
Detection / Smile Detection button to switch among a Full display with histogram and without
histogram, Face detection, Smile detection or a Simple display (only mode icon and focus area are
shown while other icons are hidden).
Press to review photo/video/audio clips saved in the internal
memory or on the memory card
In Capture mode:
Press to zoom in on the subject to be taken
In Playback mode:
Press to zoom in on saved photos
In Capture mode:
Press to zoom out from the subject to be taken
In Playback mode:
Press to zoom out of saved photos
Press to view thumbnails of all current saved media
Camera Buttons
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