Pentax Optio M90, Optio M900 Operating Manual
Digital Camera
Operating Manual
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To ensure the best performance
from your camera, please read
the Operating Manual before
using the camera.
Table of Contents
Preface ....................................................................................... i
About this Manual ............................................................................... i
Regarding Copyrights .............................................................................................. i
Trademark Recognition ........................................................................................... i
To users of this camera .......................................................................................... ii
Regarding Product Registration ............................................................................. ii
USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY ................................................................................ ii
About the Camera .................................................................................................. ii
Warning ................................................................................................................ ii
Caution ................................................................................................................ iii
About the Battery charger ..................................................................................... iv
Caution ................................................................................................................ iv
Introduction .............................................................................. 1
Camera Setup .......................................................................... 10
Care to be Taken During Handling .......................................................................... iv
System Requirements ........................................................................1
Package Contents ...............................................................................1
Main Features .....................................................................................1
Camera Views .....................................................................................2
LED Indicators ....................................................................................3
Camera Buttons ..................................................................................3
Navigation Buttons ................................................................................................. 3
The SCENE Button ................................................................................................. 6
Function Buttons .................................................................................................... 7
LCD screen ............................................................................................................ 7
Capture/Video Mode Display ...................................................................................8
Attaching the Wrist Strap .................................................................10
Inserting the Battery ........................................................................10
Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card ...............................................11
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Charging the Battery ........................................................................12
Turning On ........................................................................................12
First Time Use ...................................................................................13
Getting Started ........................................................................ 14
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Taking Photos ...................................................................................14
Anti-Shake Function ............................................................................................. 14
Using Macro Mode ............................................................................................... 14
Setting the Flash Mode ......................................................................................... 15
Using the Zoom in/out Function ............................................................................ 15
Using the Self-timer and Burst Photography ........................................................... 15
Using the AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) Function ............................................... 16
Face detection AF/AE Function .............................................................................. 17
Face Beautification Function ................................................................................. 17
Setting the SCENE Mode ....................................................................................... 18
Using Auto scene Mode ........................................................................................ 19
Using the Smile Catch Mode ................................................................................. 19
Using the Self Portrait Mode ................................................................................. 19
Using Frame Composite Mode ..........................................................20
Taking Auto Panoramic Pictures ......................................................20
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
AEB .................................................................................................................... 26
White Balance ...................................................................................................... 26
ISO Speed ........................................................................................................... 27
AE Metering ......................................................................................................... 27
Color ................................................................................................................... 27
Sharpness ........................................................................................................... 28
Contrast .............................................................................................................. 28
Video Capture Menu .........................................................................29
Video Resolution .................................................................................................. 29
White Balance ...................................................................................................... 29
Color ................................................................................................................... 29
Photo, Video & Audio Playback ............................................... 30
Playback Mode Display .....................................................................30
Viewing Photos/Videos on the LCD Screen ......................................31
Viewing M-Burst Photos ........................................................................................ 31
Listening to Audio Files ......................................................................................... 31
Listening to Voice Memo ....................................................................................... 32
Viewing Photos/Videos on your TV ..................................................32
Zooming In/Out During Playback ....................................................32
Deleting Images/Videos/Audios ......................................................33
Using the Playback Menu .................................................................33
DPOF .................................................................................................................. 34
Slideshow ............................................................................................................ 35
Resize ................................................................................................................. 35
Rotate ................................................................................................................. 36
Protect ................................................................................................................ 36
D-Lighting ........................................................................................................... 37
Red-Eye Removal ................................................................................................. 37
Fish Eye .............................................................................................................. 38
Frame Composite ................................................................................................. 38
Move ................................................................................................................... 40
Divide ................................................................................................................. 40
Transferring Photos/Videos to your PC ............................................41
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Camera Settings ...................................................................... 42
The Setup Menu ................................................................................42
LCD Brightness .................................................................................................... 42
File Number ......................................................................................................... 42
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Digital Zoom ........................................................................................................ 43
Quick View .......................................................................................................... 43
Camera Sound ..................................................................................................... 43
Power Saving ....................................................................................................... 44
Auto Power Off .................................................................................................... 44
Video Out ............................................................................................................ 44
Date Stamp ......................................................................................................... 45
Date and Time ..................................................................................................... 45
Language ............................................................................................................ 45
Image Storage ..................................................................................................... 46
Format ................................................................................................................ 46
Reset .................................................................................................................. 47
Voice Memo ......................................................................................................... 47
About .................................................................................................................. 47
Specifications .......................................................................... 48
Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 51
Preface
About this 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 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.
Trademark Recognition
• PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION.
• SDHC logo ( ) is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
• 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®, and its logo are either the registered trademark or trademark of ArcSoft Inc. in the United
States and/or other countries.
• All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
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To users o f t h i s 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 display is manufactured using extremely high precision
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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.
• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen in this manual are different from
the actual product.
• 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.
Regarding Product Registration
In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration 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 injuries.
Caution This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal
injuries, or material losses.
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.
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• 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.
• 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 the event of any other irregularity, stop using
the camera immediately, remove the battery and contact your nearest P ENTAX Service Center.
Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.
• During thunderstorms, unplug and discontinue use of the Battery charger. Continued use could
cause equipment failure, a fire, or electric shock.
Caution
• Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in a fire, as they
may explode.
• Do not charge any battery other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI108. The battery could
explode or catch fire.
• Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns.
• Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a risk of discoloring 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.
• Precautions for D-LI108 Battery Usage:
- BATTERY MAY EXPLODE OR FIRE IF MISTREATED.
- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.
- DO NOT CHARGE EXCEPT SPECIFIED CHARGING CONDITION.
- DO NOT HEAT ABOVE 140 °F/60 °C, OR SHORT CIRCUIT.
- DO NOT CRUSH OR MODIFY.
• 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 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.
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• 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.
About the Battery charger
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Caution
• Do not place heavy objects on the Battery charger, allow heavy objects to drop onto it or allow the
Battery charger to become damaged due to excessive bending. If the Battery charger 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 Battery charger 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.
Care to be Taken During Handling
• Take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package with you when traveling.
This will be useful if you experience problems abroad.
• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly,
particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or during 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 (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 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.
• 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 pressure as this may
cause damage or malfunction. Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is
subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, ship, etc. If the camera is subjected to substantial
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).
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• The liquid crystal display will become black at a high temperature but will return to normal when
normal temperatures are returned to.
• The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low temperatures. This is due to
the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault.
• Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high performance.
• If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation may form on the inside and
outside of the camera. Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out
when the difference in temperature has subsided.
• 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 careful not to over tighten the screw in the tripod socket
on the camera.
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About this Manual
1 Introduction
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.
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System Requirements
In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the following system
requirements:
• OS: Windows XP/Vista/7
• Memory: 512 MB or above
• HDD space: 500 MB or above
•USB port
Package Contents
Check the contents of your camera package. It should contain:
• Camera Optio M90/M900
•USB/AV 3-in-1 cable
•Wrist strap
• Rechargeable Li-ion battery
•Charger
•Quick start guide
• Application Software and Operating Manual (CD-ROM)
Main Features
• 12.1 mega pixels resolution
• 25X zoom (Up to 5X optical zoom and 5X digital zoom)
•1/2.3 inch CCD image sensor
•2.7 inch TFT LCD monitor
• 20 MB internal flash memory, support SD/SDHC memory card up to 32 GB
• Sleek and slim design
• Easy-to-use button interface
System Requirements
Camera Views
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1. Microphone 8. LCD screen
2. Shutter button 9. OK button
3. Flash 10. 4-way navigation buttons
4. Self-timer LED 11. Playback button
5. Power button 12. Zoom button
6. Zoom Lens 13. SCENE button
7. Spe ak er 14 . Trip od mo un t
Front View Rear View
15. Battery/SD card compartment
16. Delete/Face Beautification button
17. MENU button
18. Wrist strap loop
19. PC/AV port
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Camera Views
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LED Indicators
LED LED Status Camera Status
Off Self-timer off.
Self-timer LED
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Red (blinking) (10 sec) Timer count down, flash after 10 seconds.
Red (blinking) (2 sec) Timer count down, flash after 2 seconds.
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
your photos and videos.
Icon Button Function
1. Confirm a selection when using the OSD menus.
2. In Capture mode:
• Press to enab le/disable the Anti-Shake in Auto mode.
• Enable AF area selection when SELECTED AREA is selected in
OK OK/Anti-shake
FOCUS ZONE.
3. 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.
LED Indicators
Up/Flash
Right/
Self-timer/
Burst mode
Down/Screen
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1. Move up in the OSD menus.
2. In Capture mode:
• Scroll through the flash mode options (Auto, Off, Fill and
Red-eye Re duction) .
• Press to pan up in AF area selection.
3. In Playback mode:
• Press to pan up in zoom in mode.
• Press to move up in the thumbnail display.
1. Move right in the OSD menus.
2. In Capture mode:
• Press to scroll through the Self-timer/Burst/Multi-Burst mode.
• Press to pan right in AF area selection.
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.
1. Move down in the OSD menus.
2. In Capture mode:
• Press to enable the following functions: full icon, full icon with
histogram and simple display (hide all icons except the mode
icon). Press again to turn all icons back on the LCD screen.
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 enable the following functions: normal, information,
simple display. Press again to back normal display.
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Camera Buttons
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Left/Macro
1. Move left in the OSD menus.
2. Go up to the previous level in the OSD menus.
3. In Capture mode:
• Press to enable Macro mode. Macro icon displays 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.
Camera Buttons
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The SCENE Button
The camera is equipped with a convenient 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
Auto
Auto Scene
P-Mode (Program Mode)
Auto Panorama
Smile Catch
Sport
Landscape
Night Landscape
Portrait
Self Portrait
Night Portrait
Museum
Mode Type Icon
Snow
Sunset
Fireworks
Beach
Party
Foliage
Kids & Pets
Copy
Backlight
Frame Composite
Audio
Video
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Function Buttons
Icon Button Function
MENU Menu Press to display the Menu options.
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T /
W /
Playback
Delete/
/
Face
Beautification
button
Zoom in
Zoom out
Press to review photo/video/audio clips saved in the internal
memory or on the memory card.
In Capture mode:
• Press to enable/disable the Face Beautification function.
• Press to delete during mark appears on LCD
(QUICK VIEW has to be set “ON” at SETUP
mode).
In Playback mode:
• Press to delete image/s.
Note: Face Beautification function is not available in
auto panorama, sport, landscape, night landscape,
fireworks, foliage, copy and video mode.
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.
LCD screen
The 2.7’’ TFT LCD screen shows all important information regarding camera settings as well as the visual
image for your photo or video.
Use the SCENE button to switch between screen modes. Press the Down/Screen button to switch
among a Full display with histogram and without histogram or a Simple display (only mode icon and
focus area are shown while other icons are hidden).
Camera Buttons
Capture/Video Mode Display
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1. Scene indicator
Auto
Auto Scene
P-Mode
Auto Panorama
Smile Catch
Sport
Landscape
Night Landscape
Portrait
Self Portrait
Night Portrait
Museum
Snow
Sunset
Fireworks
Beach
Party
Foliage
Kids & Pets
Copy
Backlight
Frame Composite
Audio
2. Image Resolution
3. Flash
4. Self-Timer/Burst Mode
Video
Capture Mode
12M
10.7M 3:2
9M 16:9
8M
5M
3M
2M
VGA
Video Mode
640X480
320X240
Auto Flash
Flash Off
Fill Flash
Red-eye Reduction
Self Timer
10 Seconds
2 Seconds
Burst Mode
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5. AEB
6. Macro indicator
Capture Mode
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ISO
1600
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Video Mode
1 2 4
M-burst Mode
Macro Mode
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