Pentax Optio MX User Manual

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PENTAX Corporation

PENTAX Europe GmbH (European Headquarters)

PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks

PENTAX France S.A.S. PENTAX Benelux B.V. (for Netherlands)

PENTAX (Schweiz) AG

PENTAX Scandinavia AB P.O. Box 650, 75127 Uppsala, SWEDEN

PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc.

PENTAX Canada Inc. 1770 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3S7,

http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp

2-36-9,Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.co.jp/)

Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - http://www.pentax.de)

SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) 12/14, rue Jean Poulmarch, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE

Spinveld 25, 4815 HR Breda, NETHERLANDS (http://www.pentax.nl) (for Belgium & Luxembourg) Weiveldlaan 3-5, 1930 Zaventem, BELGIUM (http://www.pentax.be) Widenholzstrasse 1 Postfach 367 8305 Dietlikon, SWITZERLAND (http://www.pentax.ch)

(http://www.pentax.se)

600 12th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401, U.S.A. (http://www.pentax.com)

CANADA (http://www.pentaxcanada.ca)

Digital Camera

Operating Manual

• Printed on recycled paper

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

03-200406 Printed in Japan

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

Thank you for buying the PENTAX Optio MX 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 Optio MX that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, industrial enterprise or as items for display. Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also.

To users of this camera

• There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.

• The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is

99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. However, this has no effect on the recorded image.

Regarding trademarks

• The SD logo is a trademark.

• PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.

• Optio is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.

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

• This product supports PRINT Image Matching II.

• When used in combination, PRINT Image Matching II enables digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved. PRINT Image Matching II is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

• PictBridge allows the user to connect the printer and digital camera directly, using the unified standard for the direct printout of images. You can print images directly from the camera through a few simple operations.

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

Declaration of Conformity

According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for

Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals

We: PENTAX Imaging Company

A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc.

Located at: 600 12 Street, Suite 300

Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A. Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131

Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR §2.909. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR §15.101 to §15.109.

Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera

Model Number: Optio MX

Contact person: Customer Service Manager

Date and Place: May, 2004, Colorado

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA

Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but please pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the following symbols during use.

Warning

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

Caution

These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience minor or middling difficulties or physical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded.

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 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 SD Memory Card out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if 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.

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

• If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery and disconnect the AC adapter 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 battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode.

• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI7. The battery could explode or catch fire.

• Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns.

• Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a risk of discoloring.

• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately.

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

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

• Some portions of the camera heat up during use, so please take care, as there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time.

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

About the AC Adapter

Caution

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

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

• Do not plug in the AC power cable 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 international warranty card with you when you travel abroad. Also take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad.

• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or during traveling). PENTAX is not responsible for consequential damages (costs incurred as a result of taking pictures, loss of benefits that were to be obtained through taking pictures) arising from failure of this product.

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

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

• Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot inside.

• Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided. Remove from case and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage.

• Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid, wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth.

• Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure. Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, or ship, etc.

• The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

• The liquid crystal display will become black at temperatures of approximately 60°C (140°F) but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to.

• The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low temperatures. This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault.

• Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high performance.

• If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided.

• Avoid contact with garbage, dirt, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, salt, etc. as this may cause damage to the camera. If rain or drops of water get onto the camera, please wipe dry.

• Refer to “Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card” (p.18) regarding the SD Memory Card.

• Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor. This could cause breakage or malfunction.

• When using a tripod with the camera, be careful not to overtighten the screw in the tripod socket on the camera.

Contents

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA .............................................1

Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................3

Contents ...........................................................................................5

Composition of the Operating Manual ..............................................9

Checking the Contents of the Package ..........................................10

Names of Parts...............................................................................11

Names of Operating Parts ..............................................................12

Getting Started 13

Attaching the Strap.............................................................................13

Powering the Camera .........................................................................14

Charging the Battery.......................................................................14

Installing the Battery .......................................................................15

Installing the SD Memory Card..........................................................17

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level for Still Pictures....................... 19

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level for Movies ...............................20

Operating the Camera Parts ..............................................................22

Using the Grip.................................................................................22

Opening the LCD Monitor...............................................................23

Holding the Camera........................................................................24

Using the Flash...............................................................................24

Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................25

Playback Only Mode.......................................................................25

Voice Recording Only Mode...........................................................26

Initial Settings .....................................................................................27

Setting the Display Language.........................................................28

Setting the Date and Time..............................................................28

Quick Start 30

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

Playing Back Still Pictures.................................................................32

Playing Back Images ......................................................................32

Playing Back the Previous or Next Image ......................................32

Rotating the Displayed Image ........................................................33

Taking Movies .....................................................................................34

Playing Back Movies ..........................................................................35

Playing Back Movies ......................................................................35

Common Operations 36

Understanding the Button Functions ...............................................36

Capture Mode.................................................................................36

Playback Mode ...............................................................................38

Voice Recording Mode ...................................................................40

Using the Menus .................................................................................41

How to Use the Menus ...................................................................41

Example of Menu Operation...........................................................42

Menu List ........................................................................................44

Taking Still Pictures 46

Taking Still Pictures............................................................................46

Selecting a Still Picture Mode.........................................................46

Setting the Functions (Program Mode)...........................................47

Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene

(Picture Mode) ................................................................................48

Using the Zoom ..............................................................................50

Using the Self-Timer.......................................................................52

Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting Mode) ...53

Taking Pictures with Color Filters (Digital Filter Mode)................... 54

Varying the Settings Automatically (Auto Bracketing) ....................56

Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist)............................... 58

Shutter Priority Shooting.................................................................60

Aperture Priority Shooting ..............................................................61

Manual Shooting.............................................................................62

Using a Wide Angle Conversion Lens (Optional) ...........................63

Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode .........................64

Setting the Still Picture Shooting Functions....................................65

Shooting and Playback...................................................................65

Selecting the Focus Mode ..............................................................66

Selecting the Flash Mode ...............................................................68

Adjusting the Flash Intensity...........................................................69

Selecting the Recorded Pixels........................................................70

Selecting the Quality Level .............................................................71

Adjusting the White Balance...........................................................72

Changing the Focusing Area ..........................................................74

Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure

(AE Metering) .................................................................................75

Setting the Sensitivity .....................................................................76

Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)..........................77

Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness).....................................78

Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)........................................79

Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)............................................80

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)......................................81

Saving the Settings (Memory) ...........................................................82

Taking Movies 84

Recording Movies ...............................................................................84

Recording Movies...........................................................................84

Adding a Color Effect to Movies (Color Mode) ...............................86

Taking Time-Lapse Movies ............................................................87

Setting the Movie Shooting Functions .............................................88

Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies ......................................89

Selecting the Quality Level of Movies.............................................90

Selecting the Frame Rate...............................................................91

Recording and Playback Sound 92

Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)......................................92

Playing Back Sound ...........................................................................93

Adding a Voice Memo to Images.......................................................94

Recording a Voice Memo ...............................................................94

Playing Back a Voice Memo...........................................................95

Playing Back and Deleting Still Pictures/Movies 96

Playing Back Still Pictures.................................................................96

Playing Back Still Pictures ..............................................................96

Nine Image Display ........................................................................96

Zoom Display..................................................................................97

Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode .......................99

Slideshow .....................................................................................100

Playing Back Movies ........................................................................101

Playing Back Movies ....................................................................101

Viewing Still Pictures and Movies on a TV .....................................102

Deleting..............................................................................................103

Deleting Single Images and Sound Files...................................... 103

Deleting All Images.......................................................................105

Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) ........106

Editing and Printing Still Pictures 108

Editing Still Pictures .........................................................................108

Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize)............................ 108

Trimming Images..........................................................................110

Editing Pictures with Digital Filters ...............................................111

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)................................................ 113

Printing Single Images..................................................................113

Printing All Images........................................................................115

Direct Printing Using PictBridge .....................................................116

Connecting the Camera to the Printer ..........................................116

Printing Single Images..................................................................117

Printing All Images........................................................................118

Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings ...................................118

Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer .................................119

Settings 120

Camera Settings................................................................................120

Formatting an SD Memory Card................................................... 120

Changing the Sound Settings.......................................................121

Changing the Date and Time........................................................ 122

Setting the World Time .................................................................122

Changing the Display Language ..................................................124

Changing the Display Mode .........................................................124

Changing the Background Color and Screen Effects ...................125

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor................................ 126

Changing the Video Output Format..............................................127

Changing the USB Connection Mode........................................... 128

Setting Sleep Timeout ..................................................................129

Setting Auto Power Off .................................................................129

Registering a Function on the OK Button .....................................130

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ...........................................131

Appendix 132

List of City Codes .............................................................................132

Optional Accessories .......................................................................133

Using the AC Adapter...................................................................134

Messages...........................................................................................135

Troubleshooting................................................................................136

Main Specifications ..........................................................................138

WARRANTY POLICY.........................................................................140

The meanings of the symbols used in this operating manual are explained below.

d, R, b,

c, a, O, C

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.

The icons above the title show the Capture modes that can activate the function. Ex.

Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

R b c a C

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 Quick Start –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if you want to start taking pictures straightaway.

3 Common Operations –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the buttons and how to use the menus. For more details, refer to the respective chapters below.

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

This chapter explains the various ways of taking still pictures and how to set the relevant functions.

5 Taking Movies–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains the various ways of recording movies and how to set the relevant functions.

6 Recording and Playback Sound ––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

7 Playing Back and Deleting Still Pictures/Movies–––––––––––––

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

8 Editing and Printing Still Pictures–––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains the various ways of printing still pictures and how to edit images with the camera. For instructions on how to print or edit images using a computer, refer to the “PC Guide – Enjoying Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC”.

9 Settings ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

10 Appendix –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains troubleshooting, and introduces optional accessories.

Checking the Contents of the Package

Camera

Optio MX

AV cable I-AVC7 (∗) USB cable I-USB17 (∗) Lens cap/Cap holder

Lithium-ion battery D-LI7

Rechargeable (∗)

SD Memory Card

(16 MB)

• Items marked with an asterisk (∗) are also available as optional accessories. For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.133).

• Type of AC plug cord D-CO2A Australia/D-CO2B United Kingdom/D-CO2E Europe/D-CO2H Hong Kong/D-CO2J Japan/D-CO2K Korea/D-CO2U North America, Canada

Strap

O-ST17 (∗)

Battery charger

D-BC7 (∗)

Operating Manual

(this manual)

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW17

AC plug cord

D-CO2 (∗)

Operating Manual

(PC Guide)

Names of Parts

Front

f button

Flash

Self-timer lamp

Battery cover

Lens

Microphone

Terminal cover

PC/AV terminal

DC input

terminal

Back

Mode dial

Power switch

Speaker

Strap lug

Tripod socket

SD Memory Card cover lever

SD Memory Card cover

Flexible LCD

monitor

Grip

Shutter release button

Names of Operating Parts

Zoom/w/x/f/y lever

Shutter release button

OK button

Four-way controller

(2345)

Guide Indications

A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below.

Four-way controller (2) 2 Zoom/f/y lever Four-way controller (3) 3 When trimming an image y Four-way controller (4) 4 DPOF button Four-way controller (5) 5i button MENU button Z button

Shutter release button OK button Q button C button

SHUTTER

PLAY

C button

Mode dial

Power switch MENU button

Q button

)/i button

m/g button

b/Z button

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Cap holder

Attach the cap holder to the lens cap and thread the cord onto the camera strap. Remove the lens cap by pressing the tabs on either side of the cap.

1 Attach the strap to the camera.

Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop. Do not tighten the strap until the cap holder has been attached.

2 Attach the cap holder to the lens

cap.

Pass the short end of the cap holder through the hole in the lens cap.

3 Attach the cap holder to the

camera strap as shown.

Pass the lens cap through the loop and tighten the cap holder and camera strap.

Getting Started

Powering the Camera

Battery

To power outlet

AC plug cord

Charging

Getting Started

indicator

Battery charger

Charging the Battery

When using the camera for the first time or when the [Battery depleted.] message is displayed, charge the battery.

1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger. 2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. 3

Place the battery in the charger with the label facing up.

The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging and changes to green when charging is completed.

4 When charging is completed, remove the battery from

the battery charger.

• The time required for full charge is about 180 minutes maximum. The appropriate ambient temperature range for charging the battery is 0°C-40°C (32°F to 104°F).

• The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions.

• When the battery reaches the end of its service life, the time that the camera can be operated becomes shorter even when the battery is fully charged. In this event, replace the battery.

• Always charge the battery after purchasing or when it has not been used for a long time.

• Use the Battery charger D-BC7 to charge the rechargeable Lithiumion battery D-LI7 only as the charger may overheat or be damaged.

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

Getting Started

Battery lock lever

(when using a D-LI7 battery)

Installing the Battery

Insert the battery in the camera. Use one D-LI7 rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

AA batteries or AA rechargeable batteries cannot be used in this camera.

1 Open the battery cover on the end of the grip.

Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and flip the cover open .

2 Insert the battery with the 2 symbol facing toward the

battery lock lever.

Push the battery in until the battery lock lever clicks.

3 Close the battery cover and slide it back into place to

lock it.

Remove the battery by pressing the battery lock lever outward to release the lock.

• If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use of the AC adapter D-AC7 (optional) is recommended. (p.134)

• The D-LI7 lithium-ion battery cannot be recharged in the camera.

• CR-V3 battery can be used but camera performance may deteriorate at low temperatures. Use the D-LI7 lithium-ion battery when using the camera at low temperatures.

• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result.

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

Getting Started

• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the battery to avoid the risk of leakage.

• If the camera is left without the battery for a long time, the date and time may be reset. If this happens, follow the procedure in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.28).

• Image Storage Capacity, Recording Time and Playback Time (at 23°C, LCD monitor on with fully charged battery)

The image storage capacity, recording time and playback time for each type of battery are shown below.

Battery Type

D-LI7 Approx. 200 pictures Approx. 100 min. Approx. 200 min.

• The still picture storage capacity is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards and the movie recording time and playback time are based on PENTAX measuring conditions. Some deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use depending on shooting mode and shooting conditions.

Image Storage Capacity

(using the flash for 50% of shots)

Recording Time Playback Time

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

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

• Battery Level Indicator

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

# (lit green) : Adequate power remains.

↓

$ (lit yellow) : Battery is running very low.

↓

% (lit red) : Battery is exhausted.

↓

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

Installing the SD Memory Card

SD Memory Card

This camera uses an SD Memory Card to record captured images. Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.

1 Push the card cover lever toward the LCD monitor.

The card cover opens.

2 Insert the SD Memory Card so the label is on the grip

side and push the card in until it clicks.

3 Close the card cover.

To remove the card, press the card in to eject it and pull it out.

• The image storage capacity varies depending on the capacity of the SD Memory Card and the selected number of recorded pixels and quality level. (1p.19)

• The power switch lamp blinks while the SD Memory Card is being accessed (data is being recorded or accessed).

• Use a high-speed type SD Memory Card (10MB/S) for recording movies. If a standard-speed card (2MB/S) is used, [Stop] may appear on the LCD monitor and recording may be terminated.

Getting Started

Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card

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

or formatting of the card.

Getting Started

o appears on the LCD monitor when the card is write-protected.

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

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

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

• Be sure to format unused cards or cards that have been used on another camera. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card” (p.120) for instructions on formatting.

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

• The data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances. PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is deleted (1) when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user. (2) when the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical

interference. (3) when the card has not been used for a long time. (4) when the card is ejected, the AC adapter is disconnected or the battery is

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

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

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

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

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

• For information on compatible memory cards, visit the PENTAX website or contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center.

Write-protect switch

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level for Still Pictures

Choose the number of recorded pixels and quality level best suited to your purpose. Higher quality levels and numbers of recorded pixels produce clearer images for printing, but the resulting increase in data volume reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken.

Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for still pictures on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.70

Selecting the Quality Level 1p.71

Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use

2048 (2048×1536) 1600 (1600×1200) 1024 (1024×768 )0

640 ( 640×480 )

The default setting is 2048×1536.

Appropriate Quality Level According to Use

Best Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints.

Better

Good

The default setting is D.

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Recordable Images

Recorded pixels

2048 (2048×1536) 1600 (1600×1200) 1024 (1024×768 )0

640 ( 640×480 )

• The above table shows the approximate number of images when using a 64MB SD Memory Card.

• The above figures are based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards. It may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, shooting mode, SD Memory Card, etc.

Suitable for printing on A4 paper Suitable for printing on paper slightly larger than a postcard Suitable for printing on postcards Suitable for attaching to e-mails or creating websites

Standard compression rate. Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen.

Highest compression rate. Suitable for attaching to e-mails or creating websites.

Quality level

Best 29 pictures 55 pictures 81 pictures 50 pictures 87 pictures 120 pictures

109 pictures 202 pictures 257 pictures 241 pictures 386 pictures 483 pictures

Better

Good

Getting Started

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level for Movies

Choose the number of recorded pixels and quality level best suited to your purpose.

The number of recorded pixels indicates the image resolution. Larger

Getting Started

sizes produce clearer images, but results in larger filesizes. The frame rate indicates the number of images that are displayed per second. Higher numbers produce smoother motion, but also results in larger filesizes. Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for movies on the [C Rec. Mode] menu.

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Selecting the Quality Level for Movies

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Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use

640 (640×480)

320 (320×240) Suitable for viewing on a PC.

160 (160×120) Low quality, but small filesize.

The default setting is 640×480.

VGA size. Produces high quality movies for viewing on a TV. Large filesize.

Appropriate Quality Level According to Use

Best Produces high quality movies for viewing on a TV.

Better Suitable for sending by high-speed Internet circuit.

Good Suitable for attaching to e-mails.

The default setting is Best.

Appropriate Frame Rate According to Use (frames/sec.)

30fps Produces high quality images for viewing on a TV.

15fps Suitable for viewing on a PC or on the camera.

The default setting is 30 frames/sec. (fps).

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Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Recording Time

Frame rate: 30fps (15fps)

Quality level

Recorded pixels

640 (640×480)

160 (160×120)

• The above table shows the approximate recording time when using a 64MB SD Memory Card.

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

Best

2.5 min. (5 min.)

6 min.

(11 min.)

16 min.

(25 min.)

Better

4 min.

(7 min.)

9 min.

(16 min.)

20 min.

(31 min.)

Good

5 min.

(9 min.)

16 min.

(25 min.)

31 min.

(42 min.)

Sound

4 hr. 22 min.320 (320×240)

Getting Started

Operating the Camera Parts

The following is an explanation of how to operate the camera parts.

Getting Started

Using the Grip

Pull the grip out from the camera and rotate it in the direction indicated by the arrow. Adjust the grip to a comfortable position for holding the camera (about 120°).

about 120°

Take hold of the grip near the hinge and extend it.

You can rotate the grip to a maximum of 180 degrees to the lens. Do not apply excessive force to the grip.

• You can use the camera without extending the grip.

• For greater stability, leave the grip unextended when attaching the camera to a tripod.

Rotate the grip to the desired position.

Opening the LCD Monitor

You can swivel the LCD monitor 210 degrees vertically and 180 degrees horizontally to ensure easy viewing from different angles.

Do not apply excessive force when swiveling the LCD monitor.

Lift

Open the LCD monitor from the bottom.

Swivel

Swivel the LCD monitor anticlockwise.

Lower

Lower the LCD monitor into the viewing position.

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• When you aim the LCD monitor at yourself to take a picture of yourself, the image you see in the LCD monitor will be a mirror image, but the resulting picture will be the view seen through the lens. To protect the LCD monitor when the camera is not in use, return the

• LCD monitor to the position it was in when the camera was purchased.

Holding the Camera

Holding the camera in your right hand by the grip, operate the shutter release button and the Zoom/w/x lever with your index finger and the C button with your thumb.

To prevent camera shake when using the zoom or taking movies, hold

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the camera steady with your left hand. Position the LCD monitor at an angle of 45 degrees for easy viewing.

• When recording movies, sound is recorded at the same time. Be careful not to cover the microphone or the holes at the side of the microphone with your finger.

• You are recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake when taking pictures at a high magnification rate.

Shutter release button

Zoom/w/x lever

C button

Using the Flash

f button

1 Press the f button on the side of the camera.

The flash pops up. Press the area around the PENTAX logo on the cover softly to close the flash.

Turning the Camera On and Off

P ro g ra m

Press the power switch.

The camera turns on and the power switch lights green. The shooting mode icon and name appear for one second. If the Initial Settings screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on page 27 to set the display language and/or current date and time.

2 Press the power switch again.

The camera turns off and the power switch turns light off.

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Power switch

OK button

Program

Getting Started

Playback Only Mode

Use this mode when you want to play back pictures one after another. Pressing the shutter release button does not change the mode to the Capture mode.

1 Press the power switch while pressing the Q button.

The camera turns on in Playback Only mode.

To switch from Playback Only mode to Capture mode, turn the camera off, then turn it on again.

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Power switch

Getting Started

Voice Recording Only Mode

This mode lets you use the camera as a voice recorder. Voice Recording Only mode is exclusively for recording sound; you cannot take still pictures or movies in this mode.

1 Set the mode dial to O and press the power switch.

The camera turns on in Voice Recording Only mode.

To switch to capture status, set the mode dial to any mode other than O.

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Initial Settings

Power switch

OK button

MENU button

Q button

Four-way controller

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

If the Initial Settings screen appears

Initial Settings

City DST Video Out

EnglishEnglish

NYC

NTSC

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Exit

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If the Date Adjust screen appears

Date Adjust

Date Style

Exit

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If neither screen appears, setting is not required.

Setting the Display Language

You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed from the following: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Korean and Japanese.

Getting Started

1 Use the four-way controller (45)

to choose the display language.

The default setting is English.

2 Press the four-way controller (3).

The screen for setting the city appears.

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

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City DST Video Out

Exit

to choose the desired city (Home Town).

4 Press the four-way controller (3).

The screen for setting DST (Daylight Saving Time) appears.

5 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or

P (Off).

6 Press the four-way controller (3).

The screen for setting the video output format appears.

7 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose NTSC or

PAL.

8 Press the OK button.

The Date Adjust screen appears.

Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time and the display style.

1 Use the four-way controller (23)

to choose the date and time display style.

2 Press the four-way controller (5).

2 and 3 appear above and below [24h].

3 Use the four-way controller (23)

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

[12h] (12-hour display).

Date Adjust

Date Style

Exit

Date Adjust

Date Style

2004

Exit

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NYC

NTSC

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4 Press the four-way controller (5).

2 and 3 appear above and below the

Date Adjust

Date Style

month.

5 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the month.

6 Press the four-way controller (5).

2 and 3 appear above and below the day.

7 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the day and press the four-way controller (5).

2 and 3 appear above and below the year.

Exit

Date Adjust

Date Style

Exit

Date Adjust

Date Style

Exit

8 Repeat Step 7 to change the [year],

[hour] and [minutes].

If you select [12h] in Step 3, the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time.

Press the OK button when you have finished the settings.

The camera is ready to take pictures. If you set the date and time using the MENU button, you will return to the Menu screen. Press the OK button again.

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

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

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• When the Initial Settings or Date Adjust screen is displayed, you can cancel the setting operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing the MENU button. In this case, the screen will appear next time you turn the camera on.

• You can change the settings after they have been made. Refer to “Changing the Date and Time” (p.122).

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Taking Still Pictures

Shutter release

Zoom/w/x lever

button

Mode dial

Quick Start

Power switch

f button

i button

The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below. If the flash has been opened, it will fire automatically depending on the light conditions.

1 Pull the grip out and rotate it into

position.

2 Open the LCD monitor. 3 Press the power switch.

The camera turns on.

4 Set the mode dial to R. 5 Check the image on the LCD

monitor.

The focus frame in the middle of the LCD monitor indicates the zone of automatic focusing. You can change the captured area by pressing the Zoom/w/x lever to the right or left.

x : enlarges the subject. w : enlarges the area captured by the camera.

Focus frame

6 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

7 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken. The image appears on the LCD monitor for one second (Instant Review) and is recorded on the SD Memory Card.

You are recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake when taking pictures at a high magnification rate.

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Using the Shutter Release Button

The shutter release button works in a two-step action.

Press halfway

The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway). The shutter speed and aperture settings only appear on the LCD monitor when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. The focus frame lights green at the focusing position if the subject is in focus. The frame does not appear if the subject is out of focus.

Press fully

The picture is taken.

[Poor focusing conditions]

The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions. In this case, lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject (by pressing the shutter release button halfway), then aim the camera at your subject and press the shutter release button fully.

• Objects that lack contrast such as a blue sky or white wall

• Dark places or objects, or conditions that prevent light being reflected back

• Horizontal lines or intricate patterns

• Fast moving objects

• When there is an object in the foreground and an object in the background in the same picture

• Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background)

Instant Review

The image appears on the LCD monitor for one second (Instant Review) immediately after it is captured. You can change the Instant Review time. (

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Playing Back Still Pictures

Quick Start

Four-way controller

Q button

Playing Back Images

You can display the still pictures you have taken.

1 Press the Q button after taking a

picture.

The image appears on the LCD monitor.

For instructions on how to view images on a computer, refer to the “PC Guide – Enjoying Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC”.

Playing Back the Previous or Next Image

Still pictures can be played back one at a time, proceeding either forward or backward.

1 Press the Q button after taking a picture.

The image appears on the LCD monitor.

2 Press the four-way controller (45).

displays the previous image.

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displays the next image.

Rotating the Displayed Image

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1 Press the Q button after taking a picture.

The image appears on the LCD monitor.

2 Press the four-way controller (3).

The image is rotated 90 degrees clockwise each time the button is pressed.

The zoom display and nine-image display functions cannot be used with rotated images, nor can DPOF or delete/protect settings be made.

Deleting the Displayed Image

You can delete the image displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the i button, using the fourway controller (2) to select [Delete] and pressing the OK button. (1p.103) Press the Q button again or press the shutter release button halfway to return to shooting status.

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

• You can enlarge the image by pressing the Zoom/f/y lever. (1p.97)

• If there are no images stored, the [No image & sound] message appears.

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Exit

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Quick Start

Taking Movies

Zoom/w/x lever

C button

Quick Start

The standard procedure for recording movies is described below.

Power switch

1 Pull the grip out and rotate it into position. 2 Open the LCD monitor. 3 Press the power switch.

The camera turns on.

4 Press the C button.

Recording starts. You can change the captured area by pressing the Zoom/ Press the lever gently to change the captured area slowly and press it all the way to change the area quickly.

x : enlarges the subject. w : enlarges the area captured by the

w/x

camera.

lever to the right or left.

5 Press the C button again.

Recording stops.

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• You are recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake when taking pictures at a high magnification rate.

• The self-timer lamp lights during movie recording to show that recording is in process.

• The LCD monitor swivel mechanism (1p.23) does not function during movie recording.

• The zoom bar does not appear on the LCD monitor when zooming in or out during movie recording.

• When the shutter release button is pressed during movie recording, the focus is locked.

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Playing Back Movies

Four-way controller

Q button

Playing Back Movies

You can play back the movies you have taken.

1 Press the Q button after taking a

movie.

The image appears on the LCD monitor. The first frame appears on the monitor and h appears on the movie.

2 Press the four-way controller (2).

Playback starts. Press the four-way controller (3) to stop playback.

You can also play back movies on a TV. (1p.102) For instructions on how to play back movies on a computer, refer to the “PC Guide – Enjoying Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC”.

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Quick Start

Common Operations

Understanding the Button Functions

Common Operations

Capture Mode

Shutter release button

Starts taking still pictures. (1p.30)

C button

Starts recording movies. When pressed again, stops recording.

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OK button

Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1 Displays the Digital Filter options screen. (1 Saves your current menu selection if you have a menu open.

MENU button

Displays the [A Rec. Mode], [C Movie Mode], [Q Playback] and [B Set-up] menus.

Q button

Switches to the Playback mode. (1p.32)

Four-way controller

(3) Selects the shooting effect in d mode. (1 (45) Adjusts the exposure. (23) Adjusts the focus in

(1p.41)

z mode. (1

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) button

Changes the shooting mode in the following sequence. (1 Macro mode, Super Macro mode, Infinity-Landscape mode, Manual Focus mode

m button

Selects self-timer mode, continuous shooting mode and auto bracketing mode. (1

b button

Changes the flash mode. (1

Zoom/w/x lever

Changes the shooting area. (1p.50)

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Common Operations

Playback Mode

Shutter release button

Stops playback and switches to the Capture mode. (1

C button

Stops playback and switches to the Capture mode. (1

OK button

Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.99) Saves your current menu selection. (1p.41)

MENU button

Displays the [A Rec. Mode], [C Movie Mode], [Q Playback] and [B Set-up] menus. (1p.41)

Q button

Stops playback and switches to the Capture mode. (1p.30)

Four-way controller

(2) Plays back and pauses a movie. (1p.101)

Records or plays back a voice memo for a still picture. (1p.94, p.95)

(45) Displays the previous or next image. (1p.32) (3) Rotates the image. (1p.33)

Stops a movie during playback. (1p.101)

i button

Deletes the image displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.103)

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g button

Sets the items for printing images. (1p.113)

Z button

Protects images from deletion. (1p.106)

Zoom/f/y lever

Press toward f during normal playback to display nine images at once. (1p.96) Press toward y for zoom display and to change the size of the image displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.97)

Pressing the C button or the Q button does not change the mode to the Capture mode when the camera was turned on in Playback Only mode. To switch to the Capture mode, turn the camera off and then turn it on again.

Common Operations

Voice Recording Mode

Common Operations

Shutter release button

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

C button

When pressed during recording, an index can be added to the sound being recorded. (1p.92)

Four-way controller (in Playback Only mode)

(2) Starts playback. When pressed again, pauses playback. (1p.93) (45) Selects a sound file before playback.

Performs the following operations during playback.

If there are no recorded indexes:

When ( seconds. When ( seconds.

If there are recorded indexes:

When ( previous index. When ( next index.

MENU button

Displays the [A Rec. Mode], [C Movie Mode], [Q Playback] and [B Set-up] menus. (1p.41)

Q button

Switches to the Playback mode. When pressed again, returns to Voice Recording mode. (1p.93)

4) is pressed during playback, rewinds five

5) is pressed during playback, advances five

4) is pressed during playback, returns to the

5) is pressed during playback, returns to the

Using the Menus

When you press the MENU button, a menu appears on the LCD monitor. The menu varies depending on the camera mode. You can set functions, save the settings and change the camera settings on these menus.

How to Use the Menus

When you are making settings from a menu, a guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor.

Ex.) To set the [Quality Level] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu

1 Press the MENU button in Capture

mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Press the four-way controller (3).

You can choose an item.

3 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Quality Level].

4 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the setting.

The quality changes each time the four-way controller is pressed.

5 Press the OK button or the shutter

release button.

The setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status.

Even after pressing the OK button or the shutter release button to exit the menu, if you turn the camera off incorrectly (such as by removing the battery while the camera is turned on), any changes you have made to the settings will not be saved.

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

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AWB

AUTO

2048

AWB

AUTO

2048

AWB

AUTO

Common Operations

Example of Menu Operation

Capture mode

[A Rec. Mode] Menu

[C Movie Mode] menu

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area

AE Metering

Common Operations

Sensitivity

Exit

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

2048

AUTO

2048

AUTO

2048

AUTO

To the next screen

AWB

Movie Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level Frame Rate Color Mode Fast Fwd Movie

Exit

Movie Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level Frame Rate Color Mode Fast Fwd Movie

Exit

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

640

30fps

OffOff

640

30fps

OffOff

2048

AWB

100

Playback mode

[Q Playback] Menu

[B Set-up] Menu

Playback

Slideshow Resize Trimming Digital Filter Quick Zoom Quick Delete

Exit

Playback

Slideshow Resize Trimming Digital Filter Quick Zoom Quick Delete

Exit

3 sec

OffOff

3 sec

OffOff

Start

Format Sound Date Adjust World Time

DISPLAY

Format Sound Date Adjust World Time

DISPLAY

Exit

Set-up

OffOff

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To the next screen

•The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears when you press the MENU button in Capture mode, and the [Q Playback] menu appears when you press the MENU button in Playback mode.

• You can change the menu displayed on the LCD monitor to the [A Rec. Mode], [C Movie Mode], [Q Playback] or [B Set-up] menu by pressing the zoom lever.

Common Operations

Menu List

[A Rec. Mode] Menu

This menu shows the functions related to taking still pictures. Some of the functions are also used for taking movies.

Yes.....Adjustable

No ......Any changes made are invalid. You can change the setting on the menu,

but any changes you make are invalid in actual operation.

— .......Set on the [C Movie Mode] menu.

Common Operations

Item Description

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

Flash Exp. Comp.

Digital Filter

Digital Zoom

Instant Review

Memory

Sharpness

Saturation

Contrast For setting the contrast Normal

For selecting the number of pixels

For selecting the image compression rate

For adjusting the color balance according to the light conditions

For changing the area of the autofocus

For setting the metering method to determine the exposure

For setting the sensitivity

For adjusting the flash intensity

For taking pictures with a color filter effect

For taking digital zoom pictures

For setting the Instant Review time

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

For setting the sharpness

For setting the saturation

* Only the flash and digital zoom settings and the file number are saved.

Default

Setting

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AWB

(Auto)

[

(Multiple)

(Multi-segment)

AUTO

No digital filter

×4 Yes

1 sec

Normal

selectable

Yes

Not

Yes

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Yes — p.71

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Yes Yes p.75

Yes Yes p.76

Yes Yes p.69

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Yes Yes p.80

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[C Movie Mode] menu

This menu is only for movies.

Item Description

Recorded Pixels For selecting the number of pixels 640×480 Quality Level For selecting the quality level for movies C

Frame Rate

Color Mode For selecting a color filter when taking a movie Color

Fast Fwd Movie

For selecting the number of frames (still pictures) per second

For setting a delayed frame rate to give the impression of speeded up action when played back

Default

Setting

30fps

Off

[Q Playback] Menu

Item Description Page

Slideshow For playing back recorded images one after another

Resize For changing the size of images

Trimming For trimming images

Digital Filter For creating a color filter effect using red, blue, green filters etc.

Quick Zoom

Quick Delete

For playing back images at the set zoom size by pressing the Zoom/f/y lever only once

For displaying the Delete screen with [Delete] highlighted when [On] is selected

[B Set-up] Menu

Item Description Page

Format For formatting SD Memory Cards

Sound

Date Adjust For adjusting the date, time and date style

World Time For setting the world time

Language/

DISPLAY For changing the information displayed on the LCD monitor

Screen Setting For selecting the background color and screen effects

Brightness Level For changing the brightness of the LCD monitor

Video Out For setting the video output format

USB Connection For changing the USB connection mode

Sleep Timeout For setting the power-saving function

Auto Power Off For turning off the power automatically after a fixed time

OK Button

Reset

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

For changing the language in which menus and messages appear

For registering a function on the OK button during capture/playback

For returning the settings other than the date adjust, language/ and world time to defaults

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Taking Still Pictures

Selecting a Still Picture Mode

There are various ways of capturing images, from modes where the camera automatically sets the shooting functions to obtain the best pictures, to modes where settings are made manually to achieve a particular effect.

Capture Modes

There are ten Picture modes to choose from. The

Picture mode

Taking Still Pictures

Program mode

Shutter Priority

mode

Aperture Priority

mode

Manual mode

camera selects the optimal exposure, white balance, etc. according to the shooting conditions. This mode lets you take pictures in a variety of situations.

This is the basic picture-taking mode. It offers a wide range of camera functions for you to enjoy.

This mode lets you set the shutter speed manually and the camera automatically adjusts the aperture.

This mode lets you set the aperture manually and the camera automatically selects the shutter speed.

In this mode you can set the shutter speed and aperture manually.

1 Turn the mode dial until the desired

mode is located at the position of the indicator. Choose one of the following modes: d, R, b, c, a.

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Setting the Functions (Program Mode)

In R (Program) mode, the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can select other functions such as the flash mode or continuous shooting mode.

1 Set the mode dial to R. 2 Set the functions you want to use.

Refer to “Setting the Still Picture Shooting Functions” (p.65 to p.81) for details of how to set the functions.

3 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

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4 Press the shutter release button down fully.

The picture is taken.

Taking Still Pictures

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

You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene.

There are ten available modes in Picture mode.

Landscape

Flower

Portrait

Taking Still Pictures

Self-

portrait

Surf&Snow

Sunset

Night Scene

mode

Soft

Illustration Lets you take illustration-type pictures.

Panorama

Assist

Lets you capture the bright colors of landscape views by emphasizing the contours and saturation of green trees, blue sky, etc.

Lets you capture the vivid colors of flowers. The brightness of the image is maintained while the background is moderately blurred.

Lets you take portrait shots in natural tones. (Natural skin tone is captured by reducing the contrast.)

Lets you take pictures of yourself or include yourself in pictures. (The focus is regulated to take into account the shooting distance <arm length>.)

Lets you take bright, vivid pictures of the sea, lakes or snow-covered landscapes in bright sunshine. (Views are vividly reproduced by slightly increasing the contrast.)

Lets you reproduce the beautiful colors of the sunrise or sunset. (Brilliant hues are captured by adjusting the exposure to create a slightly dark, twilight atmosphere and increasing the saturation a little.)

Lets you capture evening or night views or take pictures of people against a nightscape. (The camera features a max. slow shutter speed of 4 seconds and has slow synchronization and noise reduction functions.)

Lets you take pictures with the soft flare effect of a soft lens.

Lets you overlap the edges of your images so that they can be joined to form a panorama picture using the software supplied with the camera. (1p.58)

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1 Set the mode dial to d. 2 Press the four-way controller (3).

The Picture mode options screen appears.

3 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to choose a Picture mode.

4 Press the OK button.

The Picture mode is selected.

5 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

6 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes. To prevent camera shake, secure the camera on a tripod or other surface.

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Landscape

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• In Picture mode, the saturation, contrast, sharpness and white balance are automatically set to the optimal settings for each mode. You cannot change the settings.

• Total recording time will be longer when the picture is taken at a slower shutter speed, because the noise reduction function activates to reduce noise.

Using the Shutter Release Button 1p.31

Using the Zoom

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You can use the zoom to change the shooting area.

1 Press the Zoom/w/x lever in

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Capture mode.

x (Tele) : enlarges the subject. w (Wide) : enlarges the area captured by

the camera. The zoom bar indicates the current level of magnification.

When the digital zoom function is disabled, you can take pictures at up to 10-times magnification using the optical zoom. When the digital zoom function is set to ×10, you can combine the digital zoom with the optical zoom to give a maximum zoom magnification equivalent to 100 times.

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Digital zoom range

• You are recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake when taking pictures at a high magnification rate.

• The zoom bar does not appear on the LCD monitor when zooming in or out during movie recording.

Two-Speed Zoom Operation

The zoom can be operated at high speed or at low speed. Pressing the zoom lever gently toward w or x slowly changes the zoom magnification (low-speed zoom). Zoom adjustment stops when you remove your finger from the lever. Pressing the zoom lever all the way toward w or x quickly changes the zoom magnification (high-speed zoom). Zoom adjustment stops when you remove your finger from the lever.

• To ensure smooth motion, avoid rapid zoom adjustment when recording movies.

• The high-speed zoom ensures that you capture the best snapshots.

Saving the Zoom Position 1p.82

Setting the Digital Zoom

The default setting for the digital zoom is [×4]. To take pictures at the maximum magnification, set the digital zoom to [×10] and to take pictures using only the optical zoom, set the digital zoom to [Off].

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Digital Zoom].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to select [×4], [×10], [OFF].

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

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Using the Self-Timer

In self-timer mode, the picture is taken a fixed time after the shutter release button is pressed.

Use the 10-second self-timer when you want to be included in a group

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picture. Use the 2-second self-timer to avoid camera shake when you press the shutter release button.

1 Press the m button in Capture mode to display g or

Z on the LCD monitor.

2 Press the shutter release button.

The picture is taken approximately ten

seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. The self-timer lamp lights for about seven seconds, then blinks for about three seconds.

Z The self-timer lamp blinks for about two

seconds after the shutter release button is pressed and the picture is taken.

Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the self-timer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures.

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• If you press the C button, recording movies will start after ten seconds (or two seconds).

• To cancel the self-timer, press any button, such as the MENU button, while the second count is displayed.

Taking Pictures of Yourself 1p.48

Troubleshooting: “Subject is not in focus”

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Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting/ High-Speed Continuous Shooting Mode)

Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed.

1 Press the m button in Capture

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2 Press the shutter release button

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

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Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button.

j Each image is saved separately in the memory before the next

image is taken. The higher the image quality, the longer the interval between shots.

p Up to three images are taken one after another while the shutter

release button is pressed and are saved together in the memory. This action is repeated as long as the shutter release button is pressed, enabling high-speed continuous shooting in groups of up to three images.

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

• The interval will vary according to the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level settings.

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• The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode and High-Speed Continuous Shooting mode. Continuous shooting is not possible in Panorama Assist in

•

The focus, exposure and white balance are locked with the first image.

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Taking Pictures with Color Filters (Digital Filter Mode)

You can take pictures using digital filters in a variety of colors, such as

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red, blue and green.

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

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

[Digital Filter].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The digital filter options screen appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to choose a digital filter.

Digital Filter

Red

You can choose from eight color filters:

B&W, Sepia, Red, Pink, Purple, Blue,

OKOKOK

Green and Yellow.

5 Press the OK button.

The color filter is selected and the camera returns to still picture capture status.

6 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

7 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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• These digital filters are used for still pictures. Color filters for movies can be selected from [Color Mode] on the [C Movie Mode] menu. (1p.86)

• You can register the digital filter options screen on the OK button. This will enable you to display the digital filter options screen simply by pressing the OK button while taking pictures.

• You can also edit captured images using the digital filters.

• When Capture mode is changed, the digital filter setting is released.

Registering a Function on the OK Button 1p.130

Editing Pictures with Digital Filters 1p.111

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Varying the Settings Automatically (Auto Bracketing)

Auto bracketing can be used to automatically vary settings such as the

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exposure and white balance over a series of three shots when the shutter release button is pressed. This simple operation ensures that you are able to get the best shots.

Auto Bracket Settings

Ex.

Bracketing

White

Balance

c Saturation

d Sharpness

e Contrast

Pictures are taken in the following sequence: normal, underexposed (dark), overexposed (bright). Choose the bracketing steps from 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.25, 1.50,

1.75, 2.00. Pictures are taken in the following sequence: normal, red

tinge (low color temperature), blue tinge (high color temperature). Choose the bracketing steps from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

Pictures are taken in the following sequence: normal, low (–), high (+).

Pictures are taken in the following sequence: normal, soft (–), hard (+).

Pictures are taken in the following sequence: normal, low (–), high (+).

1 Set the mode dial to other than d and O. 2 Press the m button to display a. 3 Press the four-way controller (3).

The auto bracketing options screen appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to choose a function.

Auto Bracket

Ex. Bracketing

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way controller (45) to choose the bracketing steps.

6 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take pictures. The function chosen for auto bracketing appears on the LCD monitor.

7 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

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8 Press the shutter release button fully.

Three pictures are taken in succession when a is selected and the shutter release button is pressed down fully in Step 8. Only one picture is taken when any other auto bracketing option is selected and the shutter release button is pressed down fully in Step 8, and the camera creates the series of three shots internally.

With the exception of the function selected for auto bracketing, the second and third pictures are taken under the same conditions as the first picture.

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Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist)

You can take a number of images and join them together to form a panorama picture. The panorama software on the CD-ROM (S-SW17)

supplied with the camera (ACDSee for PENTAX) and a computer are

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necessary for joining the images. The Panorama Assist enables you to overlap the edges of the images so that they are easier to join together into a panorama picture.

1 Set the mode dial to d. 2 Press the four-way controller (3).

The Picture mode options screen appears.

3 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to select F (Panorama Assist).

Picture Mode

Panorama Assist

OKOKOK

4 Press the OK button. 5 Use the four-way controller to

choose the direction in which the images will be joined.

4 Joins the images at the left. 5 Joins the images at the right. 2 Joins the images at the top. 3 Joins the images at the bottom.

The example shows the images when 5 is selected.

Set shift direction

6 Take the first image.

Press the shutter release button to take the first image. The right edge of the image appears in semi-transparent form on the left of the LCD monitor.

7 Move the camera to the right and

take the second image.

Move the camera until the semi-transparent image and the actual view overlap and press the shutter release button. Repeat Steps 6 and 7 to take the third and subsequent images.

8 Press the OK button.

The screen returns to Step 5.

To cancel Panorama Assist, change to another mode.

• The camera cannot join the images. Use the panorama software supplied with the camera (ACDSee for PENTAX, ACD Photostitcher). Refer to the “PC Guide – Enjoying Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC” for instructions on creating panorama pictures.

• Continuous shooting is not possible in Panorama Assist.

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Shutter Priority Shooting

In this mode, you can set the shutter speed manually. The camera automatically sets the aperture to obtain the optimal exposure at the

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shutter speed you have chosen. Use this mode when you want to emphasize movement by setting a slow shutter speed to take a moving subject, or when you want to set a fast shutter speed in dim light to prevent camera shake.

1 Set the mode dial to b. 2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the shutter speed.

Pressing 2 increases the speed and pressing 3 reduces the speed.

3 Press the shutter release button

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The camera adjusts the aperture value accordingly. If the appropriate exposure cannot be obtained, the aperture value displayed on the LCD monitor turns orange. The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus.

4 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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Aperture Priority Shooting

In this mode, you can set the aperture manually. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure at the aperture value you have chosen. Decreasing the aperture value will produce a picture with a blurred background. Increasing the value will produce a picture in which both the foreground and the background are in focus. Use this function when you want to intentionally change the focusing range (depth of field).

1 Set the mode dial to c. 2 Use the four-way controller (23)

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Pressing 2 increases the aperture and pressing 3 reduces the aperture.

3 Press the shutter release button

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halfway.

The camera adjusts the shutter speed accordingly. If the appropriate exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed displayed on the LCD monitor turns orange. The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus.

4 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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Manual Shooting

In this mode, you can set the shutter speed and aperture manually. This mode allows you to produce different creative effects in your pictures.

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1 Set the mode dial to a. 2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the aperture value.

Pressing 2 increases the aperture and pressing 3 reduces the aperture.

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

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Pressing 5 increases the speed and pressing 4 reduces the speed. If the exposure you have set is unsuitable within the range of ± 2EV, o or n and the range appears in the center at the bottom of the LCD monitor. If the exposure you have set is unsuitable by more than ± 2EV, o or n blinks.

4 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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Total recording time will be longer when the picture is taken at a slower shutter speed, because the noise reduction function activates to reduce noise.

Wide angle conversion lens (optional)

Using a Wide Angle Conversion Lens (Optional)

The L-WC17 wide angle conversion lens is available as an optional accessory. (1p.133) Simply screwing this useful accessory onto the front of the camera provides a wide angle equivalent to 28.5 mm on a 35 mm camera.

• The L-WC17 wide angle conversion lens is designed for use with the camera zoom at the maximum wide position (w). Using the lens with the zoom in the x position will result in poor quality images and is not recommended.

• Do not use a filter with the wide angle conversion lens as this may cause vignetting in the corners of the picture.

• Vignetting may occur at the bottom of the picture if the camera is too close to the subject when using the built-in flash.

The L-WC17 wide angle conversion lens can be used in Movie mode. In that case, use it with the camera zoom at the maximum wide position (w) as in Still Picture mode.

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The LCD monitor display changes each time you press the OK button. If [FILT.] has been registered on the OK button, change the setting to [DISPLAY] on the [B Set-up] menu. (1p.124)

Norm. (Normal display)

Shooting information appears when the camera is turned on.

1 Flash mode 2 Drive mode 3 Focus mode 4 Capture mode 5 Digital filter 6 Digital zoom 7

Remaining image count

9 Card status 11

EV compensation

Battery level indicator

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Aperture

8 Remaining time 10

Date and time

Focus frame

Shutter speed

H+inf (Histogram and information)

The brightness distribution of the image is displayed. The horizontal axis of the histogram shows the brightness (darkest at the left end and brightest at the right end) and the vertical axis shows the number of pixels.

1 White balance 2 Recorded pixels 3 Quality level 4 Sensitivity 5 Histogram 6 AE metering

Grid (Grid display or Normal display in Playback mode)

A grid appears to help you compose your pictures.

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No shooting information is displayed.

• The focus frame appears in Autofocus mode.

• If any of the modes are changed, such as the flash mode, the new setting appears on the LCD monitor for a few seconds.

Saving the Display Mode 1p.82

Norm. (Normal display)

Setting the Still Picture Shooting Functions

Shooting and Playback

Capture mode is for taking and recording images. The shutter release button is for taking still pictures in Capture mode and the C button is for taking movies. Playback mode is for viewing captured pictures. The displayed picture can be edited in Playback mode. Follow the procedure below to switch between Still Picture mode and Movie mode and between Capture mode and Playback mode.

To Change from Capture Mode to Playback Mode

1 Press the Q button in Capture mode.

The camera switches to Playback mode.

To Change from Playback Mode to Capture Mode

1 Press the Q button or the C button.

1 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The camera switches to Capture mode.

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Selecting the Focus Mode

Focus Modes

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(No

Autofocus mode

icon)

Macro mode

Super Macro

mode

Infinity-Landscape

mode Manual Focus

mode

The camera focuses on the object in the focusing area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Use this mode when the distance to the subject is more than 40 cm (16 in) when zoomed out and more than 120 cm (47 in) when zoomed in.

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 10 cm – 50cm (4 in –20 in) when zoomed out and approx. 60 cm – 150cm (24 in – 59 in) when zoomed in. The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 0 cm – 15 cm (0 in – 6 in). The camera focuses on the object in the focusing area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

This mode is used for taking distant objects. The flash is automatically set to a (flash off).

This mode lets you adjust the focus manually with the four-way controller.

1 Press the ) button in Capture mode.

The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon appears on the LCD monitor. The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected focus mode.

Make sure that the surface of the lens is clean as any dirt on the lens in r mode may cause the camera to focus on the dirt rather than on the subject.

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• The default setting is Autofocus mode.

• Only the digital zoom can be used in r mode.

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The procedure for setting the focus manually is described below.

1 Press the ) button in Capture mode to display z.

The central portion of the screen is magnified twice as large when focusing.

2 Press the four-way controller (23).

The indicator appears on the LCD monitor. Using the indicator as a guide, adjust the focus with the four-way controller (23).

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After the focus is set, press any button except the four-way controller (23) or take your finger off the four-way controller (23). The screen returns to the normal display about two seconds later.

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

quickly.

• You cannot adjust the shutter speed or aperture when a, b or c is selected in \ mode.

Saving the Focus Mode 1p.82

Taking Still Pictures

Selecting the Flash Mode

Flash Modes

(No

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Auto

icon)

Flash Off

Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.

Auto +

Red-eye reduction

Flash On +

Red-eye reduction

The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.

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

This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes. The flash discharges automatically.

This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes. The flash will discharge regardless of the light conditions.

• To use the flash, press the f button to make the flash pop up. When the flash is closed, it will not discharge (Flash Off).

• The flash will not discharge (Flash Off) when the drive mode is set to j or p or the focus mode is set to s or r.

• The flash discharges twice, first a pre-flash and then a second time to take the picture. In the red-eye reduction modes, the interval between the pre-flash and the main flash is longer.

• You cannot select Auto or Auto + Red-eye Reduction in a, b or c mode.

• Use the flash to prevent camera shake if a blinks when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

1 Press the b button in Capture mode.

The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon appears on the LCD monitor. The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected flash mode.

Saving the Flash Mode 1p.82

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Adjusting the Flash Intensity

You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash.

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Flash Exp. Comp.].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the light emission.

To increase the light emission, set a positive (+) value. To decrease the light emission,

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set a negative (–) value. When a positive value has been set, the flash icon appears as j, and when a negative value has been set, the flash icon appears as k.

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

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Selecting the Recorded Pixels

You can choose the number of recorded pixels of still pictures from [2048×1536], [1600×1200], [1024×768] and [640×480].

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The more pixels, the bigger the picture and the larger the filesize. The quality level setting also affects the filesize of your pictures (1p.71).

Recorded Pixels

2048 (2048×1536)

1600 (1600×1200)

1024 (1024×768 )0

640 ( 640×480 )

Suitable for printing on A4 paper

Suitable for printing on paper slightly larger than a postcard

Suitable for printing on postcards

Suitable for attaching to e-mails or creating websites

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Recorded Pixels].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the recorded pixels.

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

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• The larger your recorded pixels, the finer the details will appear when you print your picture.

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

Recorded Pixels and Quality of Still Pictures 1p.19

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Selecting the Quality Level

Image quality refers to the compression rate of still pictures. The more stars, the higher the quality and the larger the filesize. The recorded pixels setting also affects the filesize of your pictures (1p.70).

Quality Levels

Best Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints.

Better

Good

Standard compression rate. Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen.

Highest compression rate. Suitable for attaching to e-mails or creating websites.

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Quality Level].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the quality level.

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

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

Recorded Pixels and Quality of Still Pictures 1p.19

Adjusting the White Balance

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E xi t

You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting.

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White Balance Settings

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

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

[White Balance].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The White Balance screen appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the setting.

5 Press the OK button twice.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

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Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.

Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.

Shade Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade.

Tungsten Light

Fluorescent Light

Manual Use this mode when adjusting the white balance manually.

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

Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light.

White Balance

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Auto Bracketing 1p.56

Manual Setting

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E xi t

Have a blank sheet of white paper ready.

1 Select K (manual) on the White Balance screen. 2 Point the camera at the blank

sheet of paper so that it fills the screen of the LCD monitor.

White Balance

3 Press the Q button.

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Adjust

The shutter is released and the white balance is automatically adjusted.

Adjust

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The display returns to the [A Rec. Mode] menu when adjustment is finished.

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

Any changes made to the White Balance setting are invalid in d mode.

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Changing the Focusing Area

You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).

Focusing Area

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Multiple Normal range

[

Spot The autofocus range becomes smaller.

]

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Focusing Area].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the setting.

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

Saving the Focusing Area Setting 1p.82

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Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering)

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

AE Metering Modes

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

Center-weighted

Spot

The exposure is determined mainly by the center of the screen.

The exposure is determined by the small area in the center of the screen only.

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [AE Metering].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the AE Metering mode.

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

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AUTO

Taking Still Pictures

Saving the AE Metering Mode 1p.82

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Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

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Setting the Sensitivity

You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.

Sensitivity Settings

Taking Still Pictures

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The camera sets the sensitivity automatically.

• The lower the sensitivity, the sharper the image and the less noise. The

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200

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shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.

• The higher the sensitivity, the faster the shutter speed in low light conditions to reduce camera shake, but the image may be affected by noise.

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Sensitivity].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the sensitivity.

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

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AUTO

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AUTO

Saving the Sensitivity 1p.82

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Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

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AUTO

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Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)

You can choose the Instant Review time from 1 sec, 2 sec, 3 sec, 5 sec and Off (no display).

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Instant Review].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the display time.

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

The Instant Review setting is saved when the camera is turned off.

Rec. Mode

Flash Exp. Comp. Digital Filter Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Sharpness

Exit

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Taking Still Pictures

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Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

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AUTO

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Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines.

Taking Still Pictures

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Sharpness].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the setting from

x [Normal] to z [Hard (+)] or y [Soft (–)].

Rec. Mode

Flash Exp. Comp. Digital Filter Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Sharpness

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To soften the contours, choose (–) and to sharpen the contours, choose (+).

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

• Any changes made to the Sharpness setting are invalid in d

mode.

• The Sharpness setting is saved when the camera is turned off.

Auto Bracketing 1p.56

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Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

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Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)

You can set the color saturation.

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Saturation].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

Rec. Mode

Saturation Contrast

to change the setting from

x [Normal] to z [High (+)] or y [Low (–)].

To reduce the saturation, choose (–) and to increase the saturation, choose (+).

Exit

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

• Any changes made to the Saturation setting are invalid in d

mode.

• The Saturation setting is saved when the camera is turned off.

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Taking Still Pictures

Auto Bracketing 1p.56

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Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)

You can set the image contrast.

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

Taking Still Pictures

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Contrast].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the setting from

x [Normal] to z [High (+)] or y [Low (–)].

To reduce the contrast, choose (–) and to increase the contrast, choose (+).

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

• Any changes made to the Contrast setting are invalid in d

mode.

• The Contrast setting is saved when the camera is turned off.

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

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Rec. Mode

Saturation Contrast

Exit

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AUTO

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Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)

You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture. Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed.

1 Press the four-way controller

(45) in Capture mode.

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2 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

3 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Taking Still Pictures

Saving the EV Compensation Value 1p.82

Auto Bracketing 1p.56

Saving the Settings (Memory)

You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the camera is turned off or returned to the defaults. The items that can be saved or reset are listed below. If you select O (On), the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off. If you select P (Off), the settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off. Items not listed here will also be saved in the selected settings when the camera is turned off.

Item Description

Flash Mode The flash mode set with the b button (1p.68) Drive Mode The drive mode set with the m button (1p.52, 53, 56)

Focus Mode The focus mode set with the ) button (1p.66)

Taking Still Pictures

Zoom Position The optical zoom position set with the Zoom lever (1p.50)

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

EV Compensation

Flash Exp. Comp.

Digital Zoom

DISPLAY The LCD monitor display mode (1p.64, 99)

File #

The manual focus position set with the The [White Balance] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu

(1p.72) The [Focusing Area] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu

(1p.74) The [AE Metering] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu

(1p.75) The [Sensitivity] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu

(1p.76)

The EV compensation value set with the four-way controller (45) (1p.81)

The [Flash Exp. Comp.] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu (1p.69)

The [Digital Zoom] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu (1p.51)

The file number is saved. If a new SD Memory Card is inserted when On has been selected, file numbers are assigned sequentially.

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button (1p.67)

Default

Setting

O P P P P

The zoom position setting in the digital zoom range will not be saved even if [Zoom Position] is set to On in [Memory].

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Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Memory].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The Memory screen appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to choose an item.

5 Use the four-way controller (45)

to select O(On) or P (Off).

6 Press the OK button twice.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

Rec. Mode

Flash Exp. Comp. Digital Filter Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Sharpness

Memory

Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode Zoom Position MF White Balance

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Exit OK

Taking Still Pictures

Taking Movies

Recording Movies

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Recording Movies

This mode lets you take movies. Sound is recorded at the same time.

Press the C button in Capture mode.

Recording starts.

Taking Movies

The following information appears on the LCD monitor. 1 Movie mode icon

Recording indicator (blinks during recording)

2 3 Remaining recording time

You can change the captured area by pressing the Zoom/

x : enlarges the subject. w : enlarges the area captured by the camera.

• The zoom bar does not appear on the LCD monitor by pressing the zoom lever while recording movies.

• When the shutter release button is pressed during movie recording, the focus is locked for as long as the button is held down.

w/x

lever to the right or left.

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2 Press the C button.

Recording stops.

• You cannot change from Voice Recording mode to Movie mode.

• The flash will not discharge in Movie mode.

• The maximum movie recording time is 120 minutes.

• The self-timer lamp lights while recording movies.

• When recording movies, sound is recorded at the same time. Be careful not to cover the microphone or the holes at the side of the microphone with your finger.

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Playing Back Movies 1p.101

Keeping the C Button Pressed

Recording starts when you keep the C button pressed for more than one second. Recording will continue for as long as you keep the button pressed. Recording stops when you take your finger off the C button.

Using the Zoom When Taking Movies

If you use the zoom when taking movies, hold the camera steady and zoom in and out slowly using the low-speed zoom. Operating the zoom too quickly or failing to hold the camera steady will affect the quality of your movies.

You are recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake when taking pictures at a high magnification rate.

Forcusing Range When Taking Movies

Focus mode Wide Tele

Autofocus (Normal) Macro Super Macro

Landscape ∞∞ Manual Focus 0cm – ∞ 60cm – ∞

Using the Zoom 1p.50

Holding the Camera 1p.24

0.1m – ∞ 1.2m – ∞

Taking Movies

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Movie Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level Frame Rate Color Mode Fast Fwd Movie

Exit

Adding a Color Effect to Movies (Color Mode)

You can add a color effect to movies by using color filters. As well as recording in normal colors, you can choose a B&W filter or a Sepia filter.

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

Taking Movies

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

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

[C Movie Mode] menu.

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

[Color Mode].

4 Use the four-way controller (45)

to choose a color.

5 Press the OK button.

The selected color mode is enabled. The camera is ready to record.

Movie Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level Frame Rate Color Mode Fast Fwd Movie

Exit

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30fps

OffOff

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30fps

OffOff

Digital filters are available for use with still pictures. (1p.54)

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Movie Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level Frame Rate Color Mode Fast Fwd Movie

Exit

640

30fps

OffOff

Taking Time-Lapse Movies

This mode lets you take movies at a delayed frame rate so that when you play the movie back at the normal frame rate, the action appears speeded up. For example, if you choose the ×2 setting, half the normal number of frames will be taken, so that when you play the movie back at the normal frame rate, the subject will move at twice the normal speed.

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

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

[C Movie Mode] menu.

3 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Fast Fwd Movie].

4 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the time-lapse setting.

5 Press the OK button.

The camera switches to Capture mode.

6 Press the C button.

Recording starts. The selected time-lapse setting appears on the LCD monitor.

Movie Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level Frame Rate Color Mode Fast Fwd Movie

Exit

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30fps

OffOff

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Taking Movies

• When the frame rate is set to [30fps], you can choose from [×2], [×5], [×10] and [×20].

• When the frame rate is set to [15fps], you can choose from [×2], [×5] and [×10].

• It may take some time to exit Fast Fwd Movie mode depending on when you stop recording.

Setting the Movie Shooting Functions

There are a number of functions that you can set for recording movies. However, the following functions use the settings for taking still pictures. Refer to the relevant reference pages listed below.

Adjusting the White Balance 1p.72 Setting the Light Metering Mode to Determine the Exposure 1p.75 Setting the Sensitivity 1p.76 Setting the Image Sharpness 1p.78 Setting the Color Saturation 1p.79 Setting the Image Contrast 1p.80 Setting the Exposure 1p.81

Taking Movies

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Movie Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level Frame Rate Color Mode Fast Fwd Movie

Exit

640

30fps

OffOff

Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies

You can choose the number of recorded pixels for movies from [640×480], [320×240] and [160×120]. The more pixels, the bigger the picture and the larger the filesize. The quality level setting also affects the filesize of your pictures (1p.90).

Recorded Pixels for Movies

640 (640×480)

320 (320×240) Suitable for viewing on a PC.

160 (160×120)

VGA size. Produces high quality images for viewing on a TV. Large filesize.

Small filesize. Suitable for attaching to e-mails or displaying on websites.

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

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

[C Movie Mode] menu.

3 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Recorded Pixels].

4 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the number of recorded pixels.

5 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to record.

Movie Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level Frame Rate Color Mode Fast Fwd Movie

Exit

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30fps

OffOff

Taking Movies

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

Recorded Pixels and Quality of Movies 1p.20

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Movie Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level Frame Rate Color Mode Fast Fwd Movie

Exit

Selecting the Quality Level of Movies

The more stars, the higher the quality and the larger the filesize. The recorded pixels setting also affects the filesize of your pictures (1p.89).

Quality Levels of Movies

Best Produces high quality movies for viewing on a TV.

Taking Movies

Better Suitable for sending by high-speed Internet circuit.

Good Suitable for attaching to e-mails.

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

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

[C Movie Mode] menu.

3 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Quality Level].

4 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the quality level.

5 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to record.

Movie Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level Frame Rate Color Mode Fast Fwd Movie

Exit

640

30fps

OffOff

640

30fps

OffOff

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

Recorded Pixels and Quality of Movies 1p.20

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Movie Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level Frame Rate Color Mode Fast Fwd Movie

Exit

640

30fps

OffOff

Selecting the Frame Rate

The frame rate refers to the number of frames taken per second. The higher the frame rate, the better the quality and the larger the filesize. There are two frame rates to choose from: 30fps and 15fps.

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

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

[C Movie Mode] menu.

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

[Frame Rate].

4 Use the four-way controller (45) to select [30fps] or

[15fps].

5 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to record.

Taking Movies

The Frame Rate setting is saved when the camera is turned off.

Recorded Pixels and Quality of Movies 1p.20

Recording and Playback Sound

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Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)

You can record sound with the camera.

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Microphone

1 Set the mode dial to O and press

the power switch.

The remaining recording time and the recording time of the current file appear on the LCD monitor.

Recording and Playback Sound

1 Current recording time 2 Remaining recording time

2 Press the shutter release button.

Recording starts. The self-timer lamp lights during recording. When the shutter release button is pressed for more than one second, recording continues for as long as the button is held down and stops when the button is released. When the C button is pressed during recording, an index can be added to the current sound file.

3 Press the shutter release button.

Recording stops.

• Sound is saved in WAV monaural files.

• The microphone is located at the side of the lens. Aim the camera to obtain the best sound.

• Pressing the OK button turns the LCD monitor off and pressing the OK button again turns the monitor back on.

Index

Speaker

SHUTTER

REC

SHUTTER

REC

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You can play back the sound files you made in Voice Recording mode.

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1 Press the Q button. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a sound

file to play back.

3 Press the four-way controller (2).

Playback starts.

1 Index position 2 Total file recording time 3 Playback time

The following operations can be performed during playback.

Four-way controller (2) Pauses playback

If there are no recorded indexes:

Four-way controller (4) Rewinds approx. 5 seconds Four-way controller (5) Advances approx. 5 seconds

If there are recorded indexes:

Four-way controller (4) Plays back from the previous index Four-way controller (5) Plays back from the next index Zoom/f/ Zoom/f/

y lever (x) Increases the volume y lever (w) Reduces the volume

Press again to resume playback

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4 Press the four-way controller (3).

Playback stops.

5 Press the Q button.

The camera switches to Voice Recording mode.

Recording and Playback Sound

Adding a Voice Memo to Images

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You can add a voice memo to your still pictures.

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Recording a Voice Memo

1 Enter the Playback mode and use

the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture to which you want to add a voice memo.

Recording and Playback Sound

O appears on the four-way controller operation guide on the LCD monitor if there is no voice memo attached to the displayed image.

2 Press the four-way controller (2).

Recording starts. You can record for up to 30 seconds.

3 Press the four-way controller (2).

Recording stops.

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Playing Back a Voice Memo

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1 Enter the Playback mode and use

the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture with the voice memo that you want to play back.

If U appears on the displayed image, a voice memo has been recorded.

2 Press the four-way controller (2).

Playback starts.

The following operations can be performed during playback.

Zoom/f/y lever (x) Increases the volume Zoom/f/

y lever (w) Reduces the volume

3 Press the four-way controller (2).

Playback stops.

Deleting a Voice Memo 1p.104

A voice memo cannot be added to a still picture which already has a voice memo. Delete the old voice memo and record a new one. (1p.104)

A voice memo cannot be added to protected (Z) images. (1p.106)

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Recording and Playback Sound

Playing Back and Deleting Still Pictures/Movies

Playing Back Still Pictures

Press the Q button. Refer to “Playing Back Images” (p.32) for instructions.

Nine Image Display

You can display nine images at the same time.

1 Press the Zoom/f/y lever toward

f in Playback mode.

Playing Back and Deleting Still Pictures/Movies

Nine images appear with the selected image at the bottom center. Use the four-way controller ( choose one of the images. If you choose

image and press the four-way controller

) when ten or more images have been

( recorded, the previous nine images appear. Similarly, if you choose image and press the four-way controller ( The icons that appear on the images indicate the following:

No icon : Still picture without voice memo

O (with image) : Still picture with voice memo C : Movie (first frame appears) O (without image) : Sound file only

2345

), the next nine images appear.

) to

2 Press the Zoom/f/y lever toward y.

The screen returns to full screen display of the selected image. Pressing the OK button also returns the screen to full screen display of the selected image.

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Zoom Display

You can display images magnified up to 12 times. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during magnification.

1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way

controller (45) to choose an image to magnify.

2 Press the Zoom/f/y lever toward

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The image is magnified (1× to 12×). Holding down the button changes the magnification continuously.

The following operations can be performed while the magnified image is displayed.

Four-way controller (2345) Changes the magnified portion of the

Zoom/f/y lever (x) Makes the image bigger Zoom/f/y lever (w) Makes the image smaller

image

3 Press the OK button.

Zoom playback ends.

Playing Back and Deleting Still Pictures/Movies

Movies cannot be magnified.

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Playback

Slideshow Resize Trimming Digital Filter Quick Zoom Quick Delete

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Setting the Quick Zoom Function

You can display the image at set magnification simply by pressing the Zoom/f/y lever toward y once during zoom playback.

1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode.

The [Q Playback] menu appears.

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

[Quick Zoom].

3 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the

magnification.

×2.0 to ×12.0 : Pressing the Zoom/f/y lever once toward y takes

Playing Back and Deleting Still Pictures/Movies

Off : Pressing the Zoom/f/y lever toward y once

the image straight to the selected magnification and after that magnifies the image in steps.

magnifies the image in steps in the range of ×1.2 to ×12.0.

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take or play back images.

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