Pentax Optio I-10 Operating Manual

Digital Camera

Operating Manual

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

Thank you for purchasing 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 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.

Regarding trademarks

• PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION.

• SDHC logo ( ) is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

• ArcSoft

• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in

• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and

• This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching

• Eye-Fi, the Eye-Fi connected are trademarks of Eye-Fi,Inc.

• All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of

ArcSoft Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

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.

other countries.

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.

their respective companies.

, and its logo are either the registered trademark or trademark of

Regarding Product Registration

In order to better serve you, 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 “Connecting to a Computer” (p.213) for more information.

To users of this camera

• Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage the stored data, or affect the product’s internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation.

• The liquid crystal panel used in the 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.

• If you point the camera toward an object that is bright, a band of light may appear on the screen display. This phenomenon is referred to as “smear” and is not a malfunction of the camera.

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

• In this manual, both an SD Memory Card and an SDHC Memory Card are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.

• In this manual, the generic term “computer(s)” refers to either a Windows PC or a Macintosh hereafter.

• In this manual, the term “battery” refers to any type of batteries used for this camera and accessories.

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

Caution

This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injuries.

This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or loss of property.

About the Camera

Warning

• Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are present inside the camera, with the risk of electric shock.

• If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging the camera, never touch the exposed portion. There is a risk of electric shock.

• Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks.

• If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use immediately, remove the battery or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric shock.

Caution

• Do not place your finger over the flash when discharging the flash. You may burn yourself.

• Do not cover the flash with clothing when discharging the flash. Discoloration may occur.

• Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is a risk of low temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods.

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

• Depending on your individual 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.

About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter

Warning

• Always use the battery charger and AC adapter exclusively developed for this product, with the specified power and voltage. Using a battery charger or AC adapter not exclusive to this product, or using the exclusive battery charger or AC adapter with an unspecified power or voltage can cause a fire, electric shock, or camera breakdown. The specified voltage is 100 240V AC.

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

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

• If a thunder storm should occur while using the battery charger, unplug the AC plug cord and discontinue use. Continuing to use the product can cause damage to the equipment, fire, or electric shock.

• Wipe off the plug of the AC plug cord if it becomes covered with dust. Dust on the plug may cause a fire.

Caution

• Do not place or drop heavy objects on or forcefully bend the AC plug cord. Doing so may damage the cord. Should the AC plug cord be damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center.

• Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while the cord is plugged in.

• Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands. This can cause an electric shock.

• Do not drop the product, or subject it to violent impact. This can cause equipment breakdown.

• Do not use the battery charger to charge a battery other than a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI92. Attempting to charge other types of batteries may cause an explosion, or heating, or may damage the battery charger.

• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only a 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.

About the Battery

Warning

• Be sure to store the battery out of the reach of small children. Placing it in their mouths may cause an electric shock.

• 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.

Caution

• Only use the specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries may cause an explosion or fire.

• Do not disassemble the battery. Disassembling the battery may cause an explosion or leakage.

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

• Keep wires, hairpins, and other metal objects away from the + and contacts of the battery.

• Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. This can cause an explosion or fire.

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

• Precautions for D-LI92 Battery Usage:

- BATTERY MAY EXPLODE OR CATCH FIRE IF MISTREATED.

- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE THE BATTERY OF IN A FIRE.

- DO NOT CHARGE EXCEPT UNDER SPECIFIED CHARGING

CONDITIONS.

- DO NOT HEAT ABOVE 140°F / 60°C, OR SHORT CIRCUIT.

- DO NOT CRUSH OR MODIFY.

Keep the Camera and Supplied Accessories out of the Reach of Small Children

Warning

• Do not place the camera and supplied accessories within the reach of small children.

1. If the product falls or is operated accidentally it may cause serious

personal injuries.

2. Wrapping the strap around a neck may cause suffocation.

3. To avoid the risk of a small accessory such as the battery or SD Memory

Cards from being swallowed by mistake, keep them out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if an accessory is accidentally swallowed.

Care to be Taken During Handling

Before Using Your Camera

• When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing 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 when traveling). Pictures and sound 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.

About the Battery and Charger

• Storing the battery fully charged may decrease the battery performance. Avoid storing in high temperatures.

• If the battery is left inserted and the camera is not used for a long time, the battery will over-discharge and shorten the battery’s usage span.

• Charging the battery a day before use or on the day of use is recommended.

• The AC plug cord provided with this camera is developed exclusively for the battery charger D-BC92. Do not use it with other devices.

Precautions on Carrying and Using Your Camera

• Do not subject the camera to high temperatures or high humidity. Do not leave the camera in a vehicle, as the temperature can get very high.

• Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships.

• The temperature range for camera use is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

• The monitor may appear black at high temperatures, but will return to normal at normal temperatures.

• The monitor may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due to liquid crystal properties, and is not a malfunction.

• Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, and remove it after temperature of the camera and surroundings are equalized.

• Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salts. These could cause the camera to breakdown. Wipe the camera dry off any rain or water drops.

• Please do not press forcefully on the monitor. This could cause it to break 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.

• Be careful not to overtighten the tripod screw when using a tripod.

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

Cleaning Your Camera

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

• Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens. Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens.

Storing Your Camera

• Do not store the camera with preservatives or chemicals. Storage in high temperatures and high humidity can cause mold to grow on the camera. Remove the camera from its case and store it in a dry and well-ventilated location.

Other Precautions

• Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain high performance.

• Refer to “Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card” (p.39) regarding the SD Memory Card.

• Please note that deleting images or sound files, or formatting the SD Memory Cards or the built-in memory does not completely erase the original data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered using commercially available software. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure the privacy of such data.

Using Your Camera Safely ...............................................................1

Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................5

Contents ...........................................................................................7

Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................13

Camera Features.................................................................................14

Checking the Contents of the Package ..........................................17

Names of Parts...............................................................................18

Names of Operating Parts ..............................................................19

Monitor Indications .........................................................................20

Getting Started 29

Attaching the Strap............................................................................. 30

Powering the Camera ......................................................................... 31

Charging the Battery....................................................................... 31

Installing the Battery ....................................................................... 32

Using the AC Adapter..................................................................... 35

Installing the SD Memory Card.......................................................... 37

Number of Images Recordable on an SD Memory Card ................ 40

Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................ 41

Starting-up in the Playback Mode................................................... 42

Initial Settings .....................................................................................43

Setting the Display Language......................................................... 43

Setting the Date and Time.............................................................. 47

Common Operations 49

Understanding the Button Functions ............................................... 50

A Mode .........................................................................................50

Q Mode ........................................................................................52

Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode................................... 54

Setting the Camera Functions ...........................................................56

Operating the Menus ......................................................................56

Menu List ........................................................................................60

Taking Pictures 63

Taking Still Pictures............................................................................ 64

Taking Pictures...............................................................................64

Setting the Shooting Mode .............................................................67

Using the Face Detection Function ................................................70

Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) .......................72

Taking Pictures in the Custom Settings (Program Mode) ..............73

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)..........................74

Using the Zoom ..............................................................................76

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Night Scene Portrait/

Digital SR/Fireworks/Candlelight Mode) ..................................78

Taking Pictures of People (Half-length Portrait/ Portrait/Natural Skin

Tone Mode).............................................................................. 80

Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode) ........................................81

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) .........................................82

Taking Pictures of Sports and Leisure Activities (Surf & Snow/Sport

Mode) .......................................................................................85

Taking Pictures Indoors (Party Mode) ............................................86

Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode) ..............................................87

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode) .......................... 88

Using the Self-timer ........................................................................90

Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting/Burst Shooting

Mode) .......................................................................................91

Taking Pictures Using the Remote Control Unit (Optional) ............93

Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode) ..................... 94

Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode).................... 97

Setting the Shooting Functions....................................................... 100

Selecting the Flash Mode .............................................................100

Selecting the Focus Mode ............................................................102

Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels .................................... 106

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation).................................... 108

Correcting the Brightness (D-Range Setting) ...............................109

Adjusting the White Balance......................................................... 110

Setting the AE Metering................................................................ 112

Setting the Sensitivity ...................................................................114

Setting Blink Detection .................................................................115

Setting Shake Reduction ..............................................................116

Setting the Instant Review............................................................117

Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)................................... 117

Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)...................................... 118

Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)..........................................119

Setting the Date Imprint Function .................................................119

Calling Up a Specific Function...................................................... 120

Recording Movies .............................................................................123

Recording a Movie........................................................................ 123

Selecting the Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies .........125

Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function............ 126

Saving the Settings (Memory) .........................................................128

Playing Back and Deleting Images 131

Playing Back Images ........................................................................132

Playing Back Still Pictures ............................................................ 132

Playing Back a Movie ...................................................................133

Multi-Image Display ......................................................................134

Using the Playback Function ........................................................136

Slideshow .....................................................................................139

Rotating the Image .......................................................................141

Zoom Playback............................................................................. 142

Zoom In on the Subject’s Face Automatically (Face Close-up

Playback) ...............................................................................144

Deleting Images and Sound Files.................................................... 146

Deleting a Single Image ...............................................................146

Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files.................................. 148

Deleting All Images and Sound Files............................................ 150

Recovering Deleted Images .........................................................151

Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) ........152

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment...................................... 155

Editing and Printing Images 157

Editing Images ..................................................................................158

Changing the Image Size (Resize)...............................................158

Cropping Images ..........................................................................159

Processing Images So That Faces Look Smaller......................... 160

Using the Digital Filters................................................................. 162

Red-eye Compensation................................................................166

Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) ............................................167

Overlaying Your Original Frame on an Image ..............................171

Editing Movies ..............................................................................176

Copying Images and Sound Files................................................. 179

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)................................................ 181

Printing a Single Image ................................................................181

Printing All Images........................................................................ 183

Recording and Playing Back Sound 185

Recording Sound (Voice Recording) ..............................................186

Setting the Voice Recording Function ..........................................186

Recording Sound.......................................................................... 187

Playing Back Sound .....................................................................188

Adding a Voice Memo to Images ..................................................... 190

Recording a Voice Memo .............................................................190

Playing Back a Voice Memo.........................................................191

Settings 193

Camera Settings................................................................................ 194

Formatting an SD Memory Card................................................... 194

Changing the Sound Settings.......................................................195

Changing the Date and Time........................................................ 196

Setting the World Time .................................................................198

Setting the Text Size on the Menu ...............................................201

Changing the Display Language ..................................................202

Changing the Naming System of the Folder................................. 203

Changing the Video Output Format.............................................. 204

Setting the Eye-Fi Communication ...............................................205

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display ........................................206

Using the Power Saving Function ................................................206

Setting Auto Power Off .................................................................207

Registering the Subscreen Image

(Subscreen Input)................................................................... 208

Changing the Start-up Screen ......................................................209

Correcting Defective Pixels in the CCD Sensor (Pixel Mapping) .210

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ...........................................211

Connecting to a Computer 213

Setting Up Your Computer............................................................... 214

Provided Software ........................................................................214

System Requirements ..................................................................214

Installing the Software ..................................................................216

Setting the USB Connection Mode...............................................219

Connecting to a Windows PC ..........................................................221

Connecting the Camera and Your Windows PC ..........................221

Transferring Images .....................................................................222

Disconnecting the Camera from Your Windows PC.....................224

Starting “MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX” ................................ 226

Viewing Images ............................................................................229

Details on How to Use “MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX”......... 230

Connecting to a Macintosh ..............................................................231

Connecting the Camera and Your Macintosh............................... 231

Transferring Images .....................................................................232

Disconnecting the Camera from Your Macintosh .........................233

Starting “MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX” ................................ 233

Viewing Images ............................................................................236

Details on How to Use “MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX”......... 236

Transferring Images Using an Eye-Fi Card ....................................237

Appendix 239

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode................................240

Messages........................................................................................... 242

Troubleshooting................................................................................ 244

Default Settings................................................................................. 246

List of World Time Cities.................................................................. 251

Optional Accessories .......................................................................252

Main Specifications ..........................................................................253

WARRANTY POLICY......................................................................... 258

Index................................................................................................... 263

In this manual, the method for operating the four-way controller is shown in illustrations, such as in the ones below.

The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below.

A mode

Q mode

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.

This is the mode for capturing still pictures and recording movies. In this manual, the mode for taking still pictures is referred to as the “still picture capture mode” and the mode for recording movies is referred to as the “C mode”.

This is the mode for viewing still pictures and playing back movies and sound files.

Composition of the Operating Manual

This Operating Manual contains the following chapters.

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

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

2 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 chapters below.

3 Taking Pictures ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and how to set the relevant functions.

4 Playing Back and Deleting Images –––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains how to view still pictures and movies on the camera or on a TV screen and how to delete images from the camera.

5 Editing and Printing Images ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains the various ways of printing still pictures and how to edit images with the camera.

6 Recording and Playing Back Sound –––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains how to record sound files or add sound (a voice memo) to an image, and how to play back them.

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

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

8 Connecting to a Computer –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains how to connect the camera to a computer, and includes installation instructions and a general overview of the provided software.

9 Appendix ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter deals with troubleshooting and lists the optional accessories.

Camera Features

In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio I-10 has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section describes how to make the most of the key features of your camera. Together with the explanations of camera operations, it will enable you to enjoy your camera to the full.

Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions!

The user-friendly design of the Optio 10

enables easy operation with only a few buttons. Simply by choosing the appropriate icon, you can select the shooting mode (p.67) and choose the optimal settings for the situation, or the playback mode (p.136, p.158) and enjoy the various playback and editing functions. A guide on the display lets you check the functions available in each mode and how to use them.

A shooting mode guide is displayed in the Capture Mode

Palette and a playback mode guide in the Playback Mode Palette (p.67, p.136).

Use the Green Mode to take pictures easily using

standard settings (p.74).

I-

Resistant to Camera Shake!

The Optio I-10 is equipped with an optical camera shake reduction feature (Shake Reduction). This feature prevents camera shake when you take a picture in dark locations or at the moment you release the shutter.

Perfect for Portrait Shots!

The Optio faces in your shot and automatically adjusts the focus and exposure for the faces. It can detect up to 32 people per shot (*), so it will help you take perfect group shots too. It will automatically release the shutter when people are smiling, or if anyone blinked, it will tell you that so you can take the shot again until it is perfect. It also has a feature that lets you enlarge each person’s face in sequence during playback so you can quickly check their facial expressions. * Up to 31 face detection frames (up to 30 frames in Half-length Portrait

mode) are displayed on the monitor.

I-10

comes with a “Face Detection” function that spots the

Face Detection function (p.70) Modes for taking stunning pictures of people (p.80) Close-ups of people’s faces for easy checking during

playback (p.144)

Add Various Frames to Your Pictures!

When you take a picture with the Optio I-10

, you can choose from a wide range of fun frames to create attractive framed shots (p.88). You can also add frames to pictures you have taken. Adjust the position of the subject in the picture or reduce or enlarge the picture size to match the frame shape and size. Now you no longer have to worry about the subject not fitting into the frame (p.167).

For decorating your pictures

with a frame

Display Images and Sound Files in Calendar Format!

With the Optio date in calendar format (p.135). This lets you quickly find the image or sound file you want to play back.

I-10

, you can display recorded images and sound files by

Advanced Movie Recording Functions

The Optio camera shake during movie recording (p.126). And it enables you to record movies in 1280×720 pixel (16:9) HDTV format (*) (p.125). * When connecting to and playing back images on AV equipment,

image data is output at normal screen resolution. To view movies in HDTV, transfer the data to a computer and play it back on the computer.

I-10

has a shake reduction function (Movie SR) to reduce

Use the camera to shoot fun-filled movies of your children or pets as a visual diary of their development (p.123).

A Multitude of Functions Inside the Camera for Enjoying Images Without a Computer!

I-10

The Optio functions to let you enjoy playing back and editing images without having to connect the camera to your computer and transfer the images first. The camera is all you need to take and edit still pictures and movies (p.158). And no more worries about accidentally deleting images, because now, with the Optio you can recover them again (p.151).

has a variety of

I-10

Resize (p.158), Cropping (p.159) and Red-eye

Compensation (p.166) can be used, while the image is displayed in the playback mode.

You can divide a movie into two or select a frame from a

movie to save it as a still picture (p.176).

Checking the Contents of the Package

Camera

Optio I-10

USB cable

I-USB7 (*)

Battery charger

D-BC92 (*)

Operating Manual

(this manual)

Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories. The battery charger and AC plug cord are only sold as a set (Battery Charger Kit K-BC92). For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.252).

Strap

O-ST20 (*)

AV cable

I-AVC7 (*)

AC plug cord Quick Guide

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW102

Rechargeable lithium-ion

battery D-LI92 (*)

Names of Parts

Front

Back

Flash

Self-timer lamp/Focus assist light

Remote control receiver

Lens

Tripod socket

PC/AV terminal

Battery/card cover

Speaker

Microphone

Power switch/Power lamp Shutter release button

Strap lug

Display

Names of Operating Parts

Power switch

Shutter release button

Zoom lever

Q button I button Four-way controller

4/W button Green/i button

3 button

Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.50 - p.54) for an explanation of the function of each button.

Monitor Indications

02/02/'10

14:25

ISO

200

AWB

Display in A Mode

The display shows information such as the shooting conditions in the capture mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: “Normal Display”, “Histogram + Info”, “No Info” and “Simple Display + Subscreen”.

Normal Display

02/02/'10

14:25

02/02/'1038

14:25

Simple Display +

Subscreen

When the shooting mode is set to 9 (Green) mode, the monitor display is as shown on the right. You cannot change the information on the display by pressing the 4/W button (p.74).

Histogram + Info

AWB

No Info

200

ISO

Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode

02/02 /'10

14:25

11 12 13 14 15

2 3

DATE

4 5

6 7

+1.0 1/250 F3.5

02/02/'10

02/02/'10 14:25

18 19

Shooting mode (p.67)

Battery level indicator (p.34)

Face Detection icon (p.70)

Date Imprint setting (p.119)

EV Compensation (p.108)

Shutter speed

Aperture

Camera shake reduction icon

(p.116) Memory status (p.41)

Remaining image storage

Flash Mode (p.100)

Drive Mode (p.90, p.91)

Focus Mode (p.102)

Eye-Fi communication status

(p.205) Digital Zoom/Intelligent Zoom

icon (p.76) Focus frame (p.64)

Date and time (p.47)

World Time setting (p.198)

D-Range Setting (p.109)

capacity

14:25

* 6 and 7 appear only when the shutter release button is pressed

halfway.

* 8 varies depending on the following conditions.

When the shutter release button is pressed halfway with [Shake

Reduction] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu set to O (On). When [Shake Reduction] is set to P (Off) (If the camera shake is likely to

occur, f is indicated when the shutter button is pressed halfway.)

* For 13, when the focus mode is set to = and the Auto-Macro function

is activated, the q appears on the display (p.102).

* 14 changes as follows depending on the [Eye-Fi] setting in [W Setting]

AWB

ISO

20 0

menu.

During Eye-Fi communication. The camera is communicating or

searching for the access point when [Eye-Fi] is set to O (on).

Eye-Fi communication waiting. The camera is not communicating when

[Eye-Fi] is set to O (on).

Eye-Fi communication prohibited. [Eye-Fi] is set to P (off).

Eye-Fi version error. The version of the Eye-Fi card is out of date.

* 17 disappears if any operation is not performed for two seconds. * 19 depends on the [D-Range Setting] setting in the [A Rec. Mode]

menu.

P When [Highlight Correction] is set to O Q When [Shadow Correction] is set to O O When [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow Correction] are both set to O

If [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow Correction] are both set to P (Off), nothing appears in 19.

* Some indications may not appear depending on the shooting mode.

Histogram + Info/No Info Display in Still Picture Capture Mode

A1 to A18 and B3 appear when “Histogram + Info” is selected. Only B3 appears when “No Info” is selected.

A9 A10 A11

A12 A13

A1 A2

A3 A4

A5 B1 B2 A6 A7 A8

DATE

+1.0 1/250 F3.5

A16 A17 A18 A19 A20

12M

AWB

ISO

200

A14

A15

Shooting mode (p.67)

Battery level indicator (p.34)

Face Detection icon (p.70)

Date Imprint setting (p.119)

EV Compensation (p.108)

Camera shake reduction icon

(

)

p.116

Memory status (p.41)

Remaining image storage

capacity Flash Mode (p.100)

Drive Mode (p.90, p.91)

A10

Focus Mode (p.102)

A11

Eye-Fi communication

A12

status ( Digital Zoom/

A13

p.205

)

Intelligent Zoom icon (p.76) Histogram (p.28)

A14

Sensitivity (p.114)

A15

World time setting (

A16

D-Range Setting (p.109)

A17

Recorded Pixels (p.106)

A18

White Balance (p.110)

A19

AE Metering (p.112)

A20

Shutter s

Aperture

Focus frame (p.64)

peed

p.198

)

* A6 varies depending on the following conditions.

When the shutter release button is pressed halfway with [Shake

Reduction] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu set to O (On). When [Shake Reduction] is set to P (Off) (If the camera shake is likely to

occur, f is indicated when the shutter button is pressed halfway.)

* A12 changes as follows depending on the [Eye-Fi] setting in [W

Setting] menu.

During Eye-Fi communication. The camera is communicating or

searching for the access point when [Eye-Fi] is set to O (on).

Eye-Fi communication waiting. The camera is not communicating when

[Eye-Fi] is set to O (on).

Eye-Fi communication prohibited. [Eye-Fi] is set to P (off).

Eye-Fi version error. The version of the Eye-Fi card is out of date.

* A17 depends on the [D-Range Setting] setting in the [A Rec. Mode]

menu.

P When [Highlight Correction] is set to O Q When [Shadow Correction] is set to O O When [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow Correction] are both set to O

If [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow Correction] are both set to P (Off), nothing appears in A17.

* B1 and B2 appear only when the shutter release button is pressed

halfway.

* When the shooting mode is b (Auto Picture) and if you press the

shutter release button halfway, the automatically selected shooting mode appears in A1 even when “No Info” is selected (p.72).

* Some indications may not appear depending on the shooting mode.

Simple Display + Subscreen in Still Picture Capture Mode

789 10

5 6

Subscreen image (

Battery level indicator (p.34)

Current time (p.47)

Camera shake reduction icon

(

)

p.116

Memory status (p.41)

Remaining image storage

capacity Flash Mode (p.100)

p.208

)

Drive Mode (p.90, p.91)

Focus Mode (p.102)

Eye-Fi communication status

(

)

p.205

Face Detection icon (p.70)

Focus frame (p.64)

Digital Zoom/

Intelligent Zoom icon (p.76)

* 4 varies depending on the following conditions.

When the shutter release button is pressed halfway with [Shake

Reduction] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu set to O (On). When [Shake Reduction] is set to P (Off) (If the camera shake is likely to

occur, f is indicated when the shutter button is pressed halfway.)

* For 9, when the focus mode is set to = and the Auto-Macro function

is activated, the q appears on the display (p.102).

* Some indications may not appear depending on the shooting mode.

Display in Q Mode

100

003 8

100

003 8

02/ 02/ '10

14: 25

AWB

ISO

200

The display shows the shooting information of the image in the playback mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: “Normal Display”, “Histogram + Info”, “No Info” and “Simple Display + Subscreen”.

Normal Display

100

0038

100-0038

Edit

Histogram + Info

1/250 F3.5

Edit

No Info

02/02/'10

14:25

02/02/'10 14:25

100

0038

100-0038

AWB

ISO

200

ISO

200

AWB

Edit

Simple Display + Subscreen

Edit

Normal Display/Histogram + Info Display in Playback Mode

10 0

00 38

AWB

ISO

20 0

(All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.)

The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A11 appear when “Normal Display” or “Histogram + Info” is selected. B1 to B7 appear only when “Histogram + Info” is selected.

A1 A2 A3

A4 A5 B1 B2

1/250 F3.5

Edit

12M

AWB

100-0038

ISO

200

ISO

200

A7 A8 A9 A10 A11

100

0038

B5 B6 B7

Face Detection icon (p.70)

Playback mode

Q : Still Picture (p.132)

K : Movie (p.133) L : Sound (p.188)

Battery level indicator (p.34)

Protect icon (p.152)

Voice memo icon (p.191)

Four-way controller guide

File number

Folder number (p.203)

Memory status (p.41)

Eye-Fi communication status

A10

(

)

p.205

Volume icon

A11

Shutter speed

Aperture

Histogram (p.28)

Sensitivity (p.114)

Recorded Pixels (p.106)

White Balance (p.110)

AE Metering (p.112)

* A1 appears only if the Face Detection function worked when the image

was shot.

* In “Normal Display”, A3 disappears if no operation is performed for two

seconds.

* A6 appears even when “No Info” is selected, but disappears if no

operation is performed for two seconds. When no operation is performed for two seconds in “Normal Display” or “Histogram + Info”, only “Edit” disappears.

* A11 appears only when the volume is being adjusted during playback

of movies, sound files or voice memo (p.133, p.188, p.191).

Simple Display

Subscreen in Playback Mode

Edit

Next image

Previous image

Four-way controller guide

Volume icon

Eye-Fi communication status

(

)

p.205

Face Detection icon (p.70)

Guide Indications

A guide for each available button operation appears as follows on the display during operation.

2 Four-way controller (2) Zoom lever 3 Four-way controller (3) 4 Four-way controller (4) Shutter release button 5 Four-way controller (5)

3 button

SHUTTER

4/W button

i Green/i button

I, J I button

Using the Histogram

A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image. The horizontal axis represents brightness (dark at the left and bright at the right) and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels. The shape of the histogram

Number of pixels→

←Brightness→(Dark) (Bright)

before and after shooting tells you whether the brightness and contrast are correct or not, and lets you decide if you need to use EV compensation and take the picture again.

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) 1p.108

Understanding Brightness

If the brightness is correct, the graph peaks in the middle. If the image is too dark, the peak is on the left side, and if it is too bright, the peak is on the right side.

Dark image Correct image Bright image

When the image is too dark, the part to the left is cut off (dark portions) and when the image is too bright, the part to the right is cut off (bright portions).

Understanding Contrast

The graph peaks gradually for images in which contrast is balanced. The graph peaks on both sides but sinks in the middle for images with a large difference in contrast and low amounts of mid-level brightness.

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Pentax Optio I-10 Operating Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Using Your Camera Safely

Care to be Taken During Handling

Contents

Composition of the Operating Manual

Camera Features

Checking the Contents of the Package

Names of Parts

Names of Operating Parts

Monitor Indications