Pentax Optio NB1000 Operating Manual

Digital Camera

Operating Manual

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

Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most

out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera's capabilities.

Regarding copyrights

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

Regarding trademarks

PENTAX, Optio and smc PENTAX are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION.

SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

ArcSoft Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Trademarks of is a trademark of KAWADA CO., LTD. This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved. PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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

Regarding Product Registration

In order to serve you better, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. Refer to chapter 7 for more information.

To users of this camera

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

• The liquid crystal panel used in the display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. However, this has no effect on the recorded image.

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

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

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

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

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

USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY

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

Warning

Caution

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

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

About the Camera

Warning

• Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera. High voltages are present within the camera, and there is therefore a danger of electric shocks if the camera is taken apart.

• If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of, for example, the camera being dropped, please do not under any circumstances touch such exposed portions, as there is a danger of receiving an electric shock. Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous. Please

• take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks.

• If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.

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

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

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

• Depending on your inherent factors or physical condition, the use of the camera may cause itching, rashes or blisters. In case of any abnormality, stop using the camera and get medical attention immediately.

About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter

Warning

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

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

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

• If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric shock.

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

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

Caution

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

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

• Do not use the battery charger to charge a battery other than a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI108. Attempting to charge other types of batteries may cause an explosion, or heating, or may damage the battery charger.

• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only a CSA/UL certified power supply cord set, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper, one end with a molded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified NEMA configuration), and the other is provided with a molded-on female connector body (with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration) or the equivalent.

About the Battery

Warning

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

• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, it may cause a loss of sight. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately. Do not rub them.

Caution

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Precautions for D-LI108 Battery Usage: BATTERY MAY EXPLODE OR FIRE IF MISTREATED.

- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.

- DO NOT CHARGE EXCEPT SPECIFIED CHARGING CONDITION.

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

- DO NOT CRUSH OR MODIFY.

Keep the Camera and Accessories Out of the Reach of Small Children

Warning

• Be sure to keep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of small children.

1. Injuries may result from the product falling or from unexpected movement.

2. Suffocation may result from wrapping the strap around the neck.

3. Small accessories such as battery or an SD Memory Card may be

swallowed. Seek medical attention immediately if an accessory is accidentally swallowed.

Care to be Taken During Handling

Before Using Your Camera

• When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad. When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still

• working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or when traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc.

About the Battery and Charger

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

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

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

Precautions on Carrying and Using Your Camera

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

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

• As this camera is not waterproof, do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other liquid.

• Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships. If the camera is subjected to strong vibrations, shocks or pressure, take your camera to your nearest PENTAX Service Center and have it checked.

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

• The monitor may appear black under high temperatures, but will return to normal as temperatures normalize. 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.

•

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

• Be careful not to allow dirt, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases or salt to enter the camera as this may damage the camera. Wipe away any raindrops or water droplets and allow the camera to dry.

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

• Be careful not to sit down with the camera in your back pocket as this may damage the exterior of the camera or the display.

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

Cleaning Your Camera

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

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

Storing Your Camera

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

Other Precautions

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

• Refer to “Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card” (p.37) regarding the SD Memory Card.

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

Using the Camera

• Optio NB 1000 can be used with , the building block product made by KAWADA CO., LTD. Using a commercially available

• If you install the blocks near the lens, make sure that the lens does not make contact with them when it extends. If the lens hits the blocks when it extends, the camera power may turn off, or it may cause a malfunction.

• Do not attach blocks over the flash or in a nearby area. Not only may the light be blocked when the flash discharges, but the blocks may also be deformed if the flash discharges repeatedly.

• Be careful because depending on the position and size of the attached blocks, they may inhibit the flash or lens and cause shadowing on the recorded image.

• Do not attach blocks over the self-timer lamp. Doing so will obscure the lighting and blinking of the lamp when the self-timer is operating.

• The camera is a precision instrument. Be careful when removing and attaching the blocks.

can further increase your enjoyment of the camera.

• Depending on how the blocks are attached, it may be easy for some of them to fall off. Be careful not to drop or lose the blocks.

• The blocks are designed to be easy to attach and remove. When using the camera, hold it firmly, for example, by wrapping the camera strap around your hand, so that you will not drop the camera even if some blocks fall off unexpectedly.

• If you take your camera for repair or another service, first remove all the blocks.

USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY....................................................1

Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................4

Contents ...........................................................................................8

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

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

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

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

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

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

Getting Started 27

Attaching the Strap.............................................................................28

Powering the Camera .........................................................................29

Charging the Battery.......................................................................29

Installing the Battery.......................................................................30

Using the AC Adapter .....................................................................33

Installing the SD Memory Card..........................................................35

Number of Images Recordable on an SD Memory Card................38

Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................39

Starting-up in the Playback Mode...................................................40

Initial Settings .....................................................................................41

Setting the Display Language.........................................................41

Setting the Date and Time ..............................................................45

Common Operations 47

Understanding the Button Functions ...............................................48

A Mode .........................................................................................48

Q Mode ........................................................................................50

Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode...................................52

Setting the Camera Functions...........................................................53

Operating the Menus ......................................................................53

Menu List ........................................................................................57

Taking Pictures 59

Taking Still Pictures............................................................................60

Taking Pictures...............................................................................60

Setting the Shooting Mode .............................................................63

Using the Face Detection Function ................................................65

Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) ....................... 67

Taking Pictures in the Custom Settings (Program Mode) ..............68

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode) ..........................70

Using the Zoom ..............................................................................71

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/

Night Scene Portrait/Digital SR/Sunset/Candlelight Mode)......74

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

Natural Skin Tone Mode) .........................................................75

Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode) ........................................76

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) ......................................... 77

Taking Pictures of Sports and Leisure Activities

(Surf & Snow/Sport Mode) .......................................................78

Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode) ..............................................80

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode) .......................... 81

Using the Self-timer........................................................................83

Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting/

Burst Shooting/16-frame Shooting Mode) ................................ 84

Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode).................... 87

Setting the Shooting Functions.........................................................90

Selecting the Flash Mode...............................................................90

Selecting the Focus Mode..............................................................92

Selecting the Recorded Pixels........................................................94

Adjusting the White Balance...........................................................96

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) ......................................97

Correcting the Shadows .................................................................98

Setting the Sensitivity .....................................................................99

Setting the Digital Blur Removal Function....................................100

Setting the Date Imprint Function .................................................101

Calling Up a Specific Function......................................................102

Recording Movies.............................................................................104

Recording a Movie........................................................................104

Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies ....................................106

Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function............107

Saving the Settings (Memory) .........................................................108

Playing Back and Deleting Images 111

Playing Back Images ........................................................................112

Playing Back Still Pictures............................................................112

Playing Back a Movie ...................................................................113

Four-Image Display, Nine-Image Display, Folder Display and

Calendar Display....................................................................114

Using the Playback Function........................................................116

Slideshow .....................................................................................118

Rotating the Image .......................................................................120

Zoom Playback.............................................................................121

Zoom In on the Subject’s Face Automatically

(Face Close-up Playback)......................................................122

Deleting Images ................................................................................123

Deleting a Single Image ...............................................................123

Deleting Selected Images.............................................................124

Deleting All Images.......................................................................126

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ...................................127

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment......................................130

Editing and Printing Images 133

Editing Images ..................................................................................134

Changing the Image Size (Resize) ...............................................134

Cropping Images ..........................................................................135

Processing Images to Make Faces Look Smaller ........................137

Processing Images to Smooth Blemishes on the Skin.................138

Using the Digital Filters.................................................................140

Compensating for an Unwanted Red-eye Effect ..........................144

Adding a Frame (Frame Composite)............................................145

Editing Movies ..............................................................................148

Copying Images............................................................................151

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)................................................153

Printing Single Images..................................................................153

Printing All Images........................................................................155

Settings 157

Camera Settings................................................................................158

Formatting an SD Memory Card...................................................158

Changing the Sound Settings .......................................................159

Changing the Date and Time........................................................160

Setting the World Time.................................................................163

Changing the Display Language ..................................................165

Changing the Naming System of the Folder.................................166

Changing the Video Output Format..............................................167

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display ........................................ 168

Using the Power Saving Function ................................................169

Setting the Auto Power Off Function ............................................170

Changing the Start-up Screen ......................................................171

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ...........................................172

Viewing Images on a Computer 175

Setting Up Your Computer...............................................................176

Provided Software ........................................................................176

System Requirements ..................................................................176

Installing the Software ..................................................................178

Setting the USB Connection Mode ...............................................181

Connecting to Your Computer.........................................................183

Connecting the Camera and Your Computer ...............................183

Transferring Images .....................................................................184

Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer.......................... 187

Starting “MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX”................................188

Details on How to Use “MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX”......... 190

Appendix 191

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode................................192

Messages...........................................................................................194

Troubleshooting................................................................................196

Default Settings.................................................................................198

List of World Time Cities..................................................................202

Optional Accessories .......................................................................203

Main Specifications ..........................................................................204

WARRANTY POLICY.........................................................................208

Index...................................................................................................212

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

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

A mode

Q mode

indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation.

indicates information that is useful to know.

indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera.

This is the mode for capturing still pictures and recording movies. In this manual, the mode for taking still pictures is referred to as the “Still Picture Capture Mode” and the mode for recording movies is referred to as the “C mode”.

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

Composition of the Operating Manual

This Operating Manual contains the following chapters.

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

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

2 Common Operations ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

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

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

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

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

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

This chapter explains the various ways of printing still pictures and how to edit images with the camera. For information on transferring images to a computer and installing the provided application software, see “Connecting with Computers” in chapter 7. For details on editing and printing images on a computer, see the Help menu of the application software.

6 Settings –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

7 Viewing Images on a Computer –––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains how to connect the camera to your computer, install the supplied CD-ROM S-SW111, etc.

8 Appendix––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter deals with troubleshooting and lists the optional accessories.

Camera Features

In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio NB1000 has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section describes how to make the most of the key features of your camera. Together with the explanations of camera operations, it will enable you to enjoy your camera to the full.

Advanced Movie Recording and Picture Taking Functions

The Optio NB1000 has a shake reduction function to reduce camera shake during movie recording (p.107).

Use the camera to shoot fun-filled movies of your

children or pets as a visual diary of their development (p.104).

Perfect for Portrait Shots!

The Optio NB1000 comes with a “Face Detection” function that spots the faces in your shot and automatically adjusts the focus and exposure for the faces. It can detect up to 10 people per shot (*), so it will help you take perfect group shots too. It will automatically release the shutter when people are smiling, so you can always get the best shot. It also has a feature that lets you enlarge each person’s face in sequence during playback so you can quickly check their facial expressions. * Up to 10 face detection frames are displayed on the monitor.

Face Detection function (p.65) Modes for taking stunning pictures of people (p.75) Face Close-up Playback for easy checking during

playback (p.122)

Add Various Frames to Your Pictures!

When you take a picture with the Optio NB1000, you can choose from a wide range of fun frames to create attractive framed shots (p.81). You can also add frames to pictures you have taken and adjust the position of the subject in the picture or reduce or enlarge the picture size to match the frame shape and size. Now you no longer have to worry about the subject not fitting into the frame (p.145).

For decorating your pictures

with a frame.

Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions!

The user-friendly design of the Optio NB1000 enables easy operation with only a few buttons. Simply by choosing the appropriate icon, you can select the shooting mode (p.63) and choose the optimal settings for the situation, or the playback mode (p.116, p.134) and enjoy the various playback and editing functions. A guide on the display lets you check the functions available in each mode and how to use them.

A shooting mode guide is displayed in the Capture Mode

Palette and a playback mode guide in the Playback Mode Palette (p.63, p.116).

Use the Green Mode to take pictures easily using

standard settings (p.70).

Display Images in Calendar Format!

With the Optio NB1000, you can display recorded images by date in calendar format (p.115). This lets you quickly find the image you want to play back.

A multitude of functions inside the camera for enjoying images without a Computer!

The Optio NB1000 has a variety of functions to let you enjoy playing back and editing images without having to connect the camera to your computer and transfer the images first. The camera is all you need to take and edit still pictures and movies(p.134).

Resize (p.134), Cropping (p.135) and Red-eye

Compensation (p.144) can be used, while the image is displayed in the playback mode.

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

movie to save as a still picture (p.148).

Checking the Contents of the Package

Camera

Optio NB1000

USB cable

I-USB98 (*)

Operating Manual

Rechargeable lithium-ion

Strap

O-ST86 (*)

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW111

Battery charger

battery D-LI108 (*)

D-BC108 (*)

Quick Guide nanoblock pack

HARGE

(this manual)

Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories. For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.203).

Names of Parts

Front

Back

Flash

Self-timer lamp

Ring plate (removable)

Lens

Microphone

Tripod socket

Speaker

Battery/card cover

Power switch

Shutter release button

Strap lug

PC/AV terminal

Display

Names of Operating Parts

Power switch

Shutter release button

Zoom/f/y button

Q button

I button

Four-way controller 4/W button

Green/i button

3 button

Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.48 - p.51) for an explanation of the function of each button.

Monitor Indications

10 / 1 0 / 2 0 1 0

AWB

3 8

Display in A Mode

The display shows information such as the camera settings in the capture mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: Normal Display, Detailed Display, No Info.

Normal Display

3838

Detailed Display

AWB

200

3838

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No Info

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• To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and/or the self-timer function (p.83). When the shooting mode is set to 9 (Green)

• mode, the monitor display is as shown on the right. You cannot change the information on the display by pressing the

4/W

button.

• While shooting in C (Movie) mode, you cannot change the information on the display by pressing the 4/W button. The display is fixed at Normal Display.

Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode

1 0 / 1 0 / 2 0 1 0

1 2 3

4 5

1/250

1/250 F3.5F3.5

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181716

3838

10 11

12 13

1 Shooting mode (p.63) 10 2 Face Detection icon (p.65) 3

Shadow Correction icon (p.98)

Digital Blur Removal icon (p.100)

5 Shutter speed 15 Date and time (p.45) 6 Aperture 16 EV Compensation (p.97) 7 Flash mode (p.90) 17 Date Imprint setting (p.101) 8 Drive mode (p.83, p.84) 18 World time setting (p.163) 9 Focus mode (p.92)

* 5 and 6 appear only when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. * As to 9, when the focus mode is set to = and the Auto-Macro function

is activated, the q appears on the display (p.92).

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

Digital Zoom/Intelligent Zoom icon (p.71)

11 Memory status (p.39) 12 Remaining image storage capacity 13 Battery level indicator (p.32) 14 Focus frame (p.60)

Detailed Display/No Info Display in Still Picture Capture Mode

AWB

F 3 . 5

1 / 2 5 0

3 8

200

+ 1 . 0

1 4 : 2 5

1 0 / 1 0 / 2 0 1 0

A1 to A16 and B1 appear when “Detailed Display” is selected. Only B1 appears when “No Info” is selected.

A5 A6 A7 A9A8

200

A10 A11

A12 A13 A14

A1 A2 A3

AWB

A4 B2

1/250

1/25 F3.

F3.5

+1.

+1.0

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14:2

14:25

A15 A16

A1 Shooting mode (p.63) A10 A2 Face Detection icon (p.65) A3

Shadow Correction icon (p.98)

Digital Blur Removal icon (p.100)

Remaining image storage capacity

A11 Battery level indicator (p.32)

A12 Recorded pixels (p.94) A5 Flash mode (p.90) A13 White Balance (p.96) A6 Drive mode (p.83, p.84) A14 Sensitivity (p.99) A7 Focus mode (p.92) A15 EV Compensation (p.97) A8

Digital Zoom/Intelligent Zoom icon (p.71)

A9 Memory status (p.39) B2 Shutter s

A16 Date Imprint setting (p.101)

B1 Focus frame (p.60)

peed

B3 Aperture

* B2 and B3 appear only when the shutter release button is pressed

halfway.

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

shutter release button halfway, the selected shooting mode appears in A1 even when “No Info” is selected (p.67).

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

Display in Q Mode

10 / 1 0 / 2 0 1 0

AWB

The display shows the shooting information of the image in Q mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: Normal Display, Detailed Display, No Info.

Normal Display

100-0026100-0026

1/1000

1/1000 F2.6

F2.6

Edit

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Detailed Display

100-0026100-0026

AWB

200200

1/250

1/250 F3.5

F3.5

Edit

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No Info

Edit

During movie playback, you cannot change the information on the display by pressing the 4/W button. The display is fixed at Normal Display.

Normal Display/Detailed Display in Still Picture Playback Mode

1 0 / 1 0 / 2 0 1 0

AWB

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

The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to

“

A10 appear when

Normal Display” or “

to B5 appear only when “

Detailed Display”

is selected.

is selected. B1

A3 A4

A1 A2

B1 B2

AWB

1/250

F3.5

200200

Edit

100-0038100-0038

10/10/2010

14:2514:25

A5 A6

A7 A8

A10

A1 Playback mode A8 Volume icon

Q : Still Picture Playback

Mode (p.116)

A9 Captured date and time (p.45)

A10 Four-way controller guide A2 Face Detection icon (p.65) B1 Recorded pixels (p.94) A3 Protect icon (p.127) B2 White Balance (

p.96

)

A4 Memory status (p.39) B3 Sensitivity (p.99) A5 Folder number (p.166) B4 Shutter speed A6 File number B5 Aperture A7 Battery level indicator (p.32)

* A2 appears only if the Face Detection function worked when the image

was shot.

* In “Normal Display

”

, A7 and A9 disappear if no operation is performed

for two seconds.

* A8 appears only when the volume is being adjusted during playback of

movies. (p.113)

* A10 appears even when “No Info” is selected, but disappears if no

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

Guide Indications

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

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

4/W button

Green/i button X/i I button I/

SHUTTER

Memo

1 Getting Started

Attaching the Strap ...................................28

Powering the Camera ...............................29

Installing the SD Memory Card ................ 35

Turning the Camera On and Off .............. 39

Initial Settings ........................................... 41

Attaching the Strap

Attach the strap (O-ST86) supplied with the camera.

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Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug.

Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and pull tight.

Powering the Camera

CHA

Charging the Battery

Use the supplied battery charger (D-BC108) to charge the supplied rechargeable lithium-ion battery (D-LI108) before using it in the camera for the first time or after a long period of non-use, or when the [Battery depleted] message appears.

Charging indicator While charging: Lights (Red)

To power outlet

Battery charger

Battery

Plug the AC plug into the power outlet.

Place the battery in the battery charger so that the

PENTAX logo is facing up.

The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging and lights green when charging is finished.

Remove the battery from the battery charger when charging is finished.

Charging finished: Lights (Green)

CHARGE

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• Do not use the supplied battery charger (D-BC108) to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI108, as the battery charger may overheat or be damaged.

• The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run

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down soon after being charged. Replace it with a new battery.

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

The time required to fully charge the battery is about 120 minutes (max.). (The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions.) The appropriate ambient temperature for charging the battery is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

Installing the Battery

Use the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI108 that is provided with the camera. Charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time.

Battery lock lever

Open the battery/card cover.

Slide the battery/card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 and flip the cover open 2.

Battery

Battery/ card cover

Press the battery lock lever in the direction of 3 and insert the battery so that the PENTAX logo is facing toward the screen display.

Match the marks on the battery to the marks inside the battery compartment and push the battery in until it is locked in place.

Make sure that the battery is inserted with the PENTAX logo facing toward the screen display. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result.

Close the battery/card cover.

Close the battery/card cover and slide it inward.

Removing the Battery

Open the battery/card cover.

Press the battery lock lever in the direction of 3.

The battery will be ejected. Take care not to drop the battery when removing it.

• This camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI108. Use of any other type of battery may damage the camera and cause a malfunction.

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

• Do not remove the battery while the camera is turned on.

• When storing the battery for more than 6 months, charge the battery for 30 minutes using the battery charger and store the battery separately. Be sure to recharge the battery every 6 to 12 months. Storing the battery at or below room temperature is ideal. Avoid storing it at high temperature.

• The date and time may be returned to the default setting if the camera is left without the battery for a long time.

• Be careful as the camera or the battery may become hot when the camera is used continuously for a long period of time.

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Use the AC adapter kit K-AC108 (optional) if you intend to use the camera for a long time. (p.33)

Recordable Image No., Movie Recording Time, and Playback Time

(at 23°C with the display on and the battery fully charged)

Recordable Image No.

(flash used for 50% of shots)

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Approx. 210 pictures Approx. 70 min. Approx. 260 min.

Movie Recording

Time

Playback Time

*1 Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during

CIPA-compliant testing (with display on, flash used for 50% of the shots, and 23 degrees centigrade). Actual performance may vary according to operating conditions.

*2 According to the result of in-house testing.

• In general, battery performance may temporarily deteriorate as the temperature decreases.

• 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 indicator on the display.

Screen Display Battery Status

(green) Adequate power remains.

(green) Battery is running low.

(yellow) Battery is running very low.

(red) Battery is exhausted.

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

Using the AC Adapter

Use of the AC adapter kit K-AC108 (optional) with a household power supply is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a computer.

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AC plug cord

AC adapter

Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the

DC terminal

DC coupler cable

battery/card cover.

Remove the battery.

Refer to p.30 - p.31 on how to open/close the battery/card cover and remove the battery.

Insert the DC coupler while holding down the battery lock lever.

Confirm the DC coupler is locked in place.

Extract the DC coupler cord.

Pull out the tab at the joint of the camera and the battery/card cover so that the DC coupler cord is extracted from there.

DC coupler

Close the battery/card cover.

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

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Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.

Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

• Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or

• Make sure that the AC plug cord and the DC terminal connecting the

• Use the AC adapter with due care to avoid fire or electric shock.

• Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter

• When connecting the AC adapter, you cannot set the camera upright

disconnecting the AC adapter.

AC adapter to the camera are inserted securely. Data may be lost if either becomes disconnected while data is being recorded on the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory.

Be sure to read “About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter” (p.2) before using the AC adapter.

kit K-AC108 before using the adapter.

on the table because the cord from the DC coupler comes out of the bottom of the camera. Additionally, do not place the camera with the lens facing down because the lens extends when the camera turns on. Hold the camera in your hand or use a tripod when using the AC adapter.

Installing the SD Memory Card

This camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card. (Both cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.) Captured images are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera. They are saved in the built-in memory if a card is not inserted (p.39).

• Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used in other cameras or digital devices. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card” (p.158) for instructions on formatting.

• Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.

• The still picture storage capacity varies depending on the capacity of the SD Memory Card and the selected number of recorded pixels (p.38).

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

Backing Up Data

The camera may not be able to access data in the built-in memory in the case of a malfunction. Use a computer or other device to back up important data in another location.

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SD Memory Card socket

Open the battery/card cover.

Slide the battery/card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 and flip the cover open 2.

Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the front of the camera (the side with the lens).

Push the card in until it clicks. Images may not be recorded correctly if the card is not inserted all the way.

Close the battery/card cover and slide it in the opposite direction of 1.

To Remove the SD Memory Card

Open the battery/card cover.

Battery/ card cover

SD Memory Card

Push the card into the SD Memory Card socket to eject it.

Pull the card out.

Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card

• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a writeprotect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK prevents new data from being recorded on the card, the stored data from being deleted, and the card from being formatted by the camera or computer. r appears on the display when the card is write-protected.

• Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera, as the card may be hot. Keep the card cover closed and d

• the camera off while images are being played back or saved to the card, or the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable, as this may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged.

• Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away from water and store away from high temperature. Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the

• card and render it unusable.

• The data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances. We do 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 or the battery is removed while the data on the

card is being recorded or accessed.

• If it is not used for a long time, the data on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to regularly make a backup of important data on a computer.

• 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.

• Be sure to format an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on another camera. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card” (p.158).

o not remove the SD Memory Card or turn

Write-protect

switch

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Number of Images Recordable on an SD Memory Card

The file sizes of the recorded images vary depending on the number of

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recorded pixels of the images, so the number of images that can be saved on an SD Memory Card also varies.

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

Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.94

Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels in [Movie] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu.

Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies 1p.106

For an approximate guide to the number of images or the length of recorded movies that can be saved on an SD Memory Card, see “Main Specifications” (p.205).

Turning the Camera On and Off

3 8

1 4 : 2 5

1 0 / 1 0 / 2 0 1 0

Power switch

Press the power switch.

The camera turns on and the display turns on. When you turn the camera on, the lens cover opens and the lens extends. If the [Language/ ] screen or [Date Adjustment] screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.41 to set the display language and/or current date and time.

Press the power switch again.

The display turns off, the lens closes, and the camera turns off.

Taking Still Pictures 1p.60

Checking the Memory Card

The memory card is checked when the camera turns on and the memory status is displayed.

Memory status

a : The SD Memory Card is inserted.

Images will be saved on the SD Memory Card.

+: The SD Memory Card is not inserted.

Images will be saved in the built-in memory.

r : The write-protect switch on the SD

Memory Card is in the LOCK position (p.37). Images cannot be recorded.

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Starting-up in the Playback Mode

Use this mode when you want to play back an image straightaway without taking any pictures.

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Press the power switch while holding down the Q button.

The display turns on with the lens retracted and the camera turns on in the playback mode.

To switch from the playback mode to the capture mode, press the Q button or press the shutter release button halfway.

Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.112

Power switch

Q button

Initial Settings

The [Language/ ] screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time. Perform the operations in “Setting the Display Language” below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.45) to set the current date and time.

Language, Date, and Time can be changed later. Refer to the pages below for instructions.

• To change the language, follow the steps in “Changing the Display

Language” (1p.165).

• To change the date and time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date

and Time” (1p.160).

Setting the Display Language

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

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Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the desired display language.

English

Dansk

Deutsch

Svenska Suomi

Polski Italiano Nederlands

Magyar

Cancel

OFF

Press the 4 button.

The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language. If the desired settings

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for [Hometown] and [DST] (Daylight Saving Time) appear, press the four-way controller (3) twice to select [Settings complete] and press the 4 button to display the [Date Adjustment] screen. Go to “Setting the Date and Time” (p.45). Go to Step 3 in “To Set Hometown and DST” (p.44) if the desired settings do not appear.

Initial Setting

English

Hometown New York

Settings complete

Cancel

Daylight saving time

DST

OFF

If you accidentally select another language and go to the next procedure, perform the following operation to set the language back.

When Another Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected

Press the four-way controller (5).

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the language and press the 4 button.

The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language.

When the Screen After Step 2 Appears in Another Language

Press the 4 button.

Press the 3 button.

Press the four-way controller (5).

Use the four-way controller (32) to select [Language/

Press the four-way controller (5).

The [Language/ ] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the language.

Press the 4 button.

The [W Setting] menu appears in the selected language.

The language is now switched to your desired language. To reset [Hometown], [Date] and [Time], refer to the pages below for instructions.

• To change [Hometown], follow the steps in “Setting the World Time”

(1p.163).

• To change the [Date] and [Time], follow the steps in “Changing the Date and

Time” (1p.160).

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To Set Hometown and DST

Press the four-way controller (3).

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The frame moves to [Hometown].

Press the four-way controller (5).

The [Hometown] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a city.

Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time).

Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).

Press the 4 button.

The [Initial Setting] screen appears.

Initial Setting

Hometown New York

Settings complete

Cancel

Hometown

City New York DST

Cancel

English

Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings complete].

Press the 4 button.

The [Date Adjustment] screen appears. Next, set the date and time.

Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time and the display style.

Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy].

Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date format.

Choose from [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].

Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to [24h].

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [24h] (24-hour display) or [12h] (12-hour display).

Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame returns to [Date Format].

Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Date].

Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to the month.

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Cancel

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

MENUMENU

Cancel

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Cancel

mm dd y y

01/01/2010

00:00

Settings complete

mm dd y y//

01/01/2010

00:00

Settings complete

mm dd y y// 24h

01/01/2010

00:00

Settings complete

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// 24h

24h

Use the four-way controller (23) to change the month.

Change the day and year in the same

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manner. Next, change the time. If you selected [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time.

Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings complete].

Press the 4 button.

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

[Language/ ], [Date], [Time], [Hometown], and [DST] can be changed. Refer to the pages below for instructions.

• To change the language, follow the steps in “Changing the Display

• To change the date and time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date

• To change the city or turn DST on and off, follow the steps in “Setting

When the [Initial Setting] or [Date Adjustment] screen is displayed, you can cancel the setting operation and switch to the capture mode by pressing the 3 button. In this case, the [Initial Setting] screen will appear next time you turn the camera on.

If you press the 4 button in Step 10, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds.

Language” (1p.165).

and Time” (1p.160).

the World Time” (1p.163).

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Cancel

mm dd y y//

01/01/2010

00:00

Settings complete

24h

The video output format (NTSC/PAL) is set to the format of the city selected in [Hometown] on the [Initial Setting] screen. Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.202) for the video output format of each city that is set at the time of the initial setting, and “Changing the Video Output Format” (p.167) for changing the video output format.

2 Common Operations

Understanding the Button Functions .....48

Setting the Camera Functions ................. 53

Understanding the Button Functions

A Mode

Common Operations

1 Power switch

Turns the camera on and off (p.39).

2 Shutter release button

Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture Mode (except in 3 and s modes). Takes a still picture when pressed down fully (p.61). Starts and stops movie recording in C (Movie) mode (p.104).

3 Zoom button

Changes the captured area (p.71).

4 Q button

Switches to the Q mode (p.52).

5 I button

Switches the Face Detection function (p.65). The Face Detection function is switched as follows each time the

Smile Capture

Face Detection Off ´ Face Detection On

button is pressed:

1 2

5 6

8 9

6 Four-way controller

(2) Changes the drive mode (p.83, p.84). (3) Displays the Capture Mode Palette (p.63). (4) Changes the flash mode (p.90). (5) Changes the focus mode (p.92).

7 4/W button

Changes the information on the display (p.20).

8 Green button

Switches to the 9 (Green) mode (p.70). Calls up the assigned function (p.102).

9 3 button

Displays the [A Rec.Mode] menu (p.53).

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Q Mode

1 2

Common Operations

1 Power switch

Turns the camera on and off (p.39).

2 Shutter release button

Switches to A mode (p.52).

3 Zoom/f/y button

Press f during single-image display to change to four-image display, and press f again to change to nine-image display. Returns to the previous display when y is pressed (p.114). Enlarges the image when y is pressed during single-image display. Returns to the previous display when f is pressed (p.121). Press f during nine-image display to change to folder or calendar display (p.115). Press y during folder display to change to the normal nine-image display (p.115). Press y during calendar display to change to the normal nine-image display (p.115). Adjusts the volume during playback of movies (p.113).

4 Q button

Switches to A mode (p.52).

5 6

8 9

5 I button

Zooms in on the subjects’ faces in a face-detected image in the order the faces were detected when the picture was taken. (Face Close-up Playback)

(p.122)

6 Four-way controller

(2) Plays back and pauses a movie (p.113). (3) Displays the Playback Mode Palette (p.116).

(

2345

Stops a movie during playback (p.113).

) Displays the previous or next image during single-image

display (p.112). Frame forwards, frame reverses, plays back in reverse, plays back normally, plays back in fast-forward, and plays back in reverse fast-forward when playing back movies (p.113).

) Moves the display area during zoom display (p.121).

Selects an image in four-image/nine-image display, a folder in folder display, and a date in calendar display (p.114, p.115). Moves the image when using the Frame Composite function (p.145).

7 4/W button

Changes the information on the display (p.20). Returns zoom display or four-image/nine-image display to singleimage display (p.114, p.121). Changes to nine-image display of the selected folder during folder display (p.115). Changes to single-image display of the selected date during calendar display (p.115).

8 Green/i button

Switches from single-image display to the Delete screen (p.123). Switches from four-image/nine-image display to the Select & Delete screen (p.124). Switches from folder display to the calendar display screen (p.115). Switches from calendar display to the folder display screen (p.115). Saves the paused frame as a single image during the playback of a series of successive images taken with 16-frame shooting function. (p.113)

9 3 button

Displays the [W Setting] menu during single-image display (p.53). Returns to single-image display during Playback Mode Palette display (p.116). Returns zoom display or four-image/nine-image display to singleimage display (p.114). Changes to nine-image display of the selected folder during folder display (p.115). Changes to nine-image display of the selected date during calendar display (p.115).

Common Operations

Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode

In this manual, the capture mode, such as for taking still pictures, is referred to as “

mode” (the capture mode). The playback mode, such as for

displaying captured images on the display, is referred to as “

playback mode). In

mode, you can perform simple editing operations on

the images that are played back.

Follow the procedure below to switch between A mode and Q mode.

Common Operations

To Switch from A Mode to Q Mode

Press the Q button.

The camera switches to Q mode.

To Switch from Q Mode to A Mode

Press the Q button or the shutter release button halfway.

The camera switches to A mode.

Displaying data stored in the built-in memory

When an SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera, images and movies on the SD Memory Card are displayed. If you want to display images and movies in the built-in memory, turn the camera off and remove the SD Memory Card, or follow the procedure below to use the “Built-in memory display” function.

Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.

Viewing images in the built-in memory while the SD Memory Card is

inserted (built-in memory display)

• When you press and hold down the Q button for more than 1.2 seconds

in A mode or while a menu is being displayed, the lens is retracted. After the message [Plays back stored images in the built-in memory] appears, images and movies stored in the built-in memory are displayed. In the built-in memory display, you can play back still pictures (including

• enlarged display) (p.112, p.121) and movies (p.113), and switch between fourimage display, nine-image display, folder display, and calendar display (p.114).

• In the built-in memory display, you cannot delete data, delete a selection, display the Playback Mode Palette, or display the menu. If you want to perform any of these operations on images or movies in the built-in memory, do so after removing the SD Memory Card.

mode” (the

Setting the Camera Functions

To change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the [A Rec.Mode] menu or [W Setting] menu. Menus for playing back and editing images are displayed from the Playback Mode Palette.

Operating the Menus

Press the 3 button in A mode to display the [A Rec.Mode] menu. Press the 3 button in Q mode to display the [W Setting] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to switch between [A Rec.Mode] menu and [W Setting] menu.

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During recording During playback

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The setting is complete and the camera returns to mode

SHUTTER

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels White Balance

AWB

Focusing Area

Auto

Sensitivity EV Compensation Movie

Exit

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels White Balance

AWB

Focusing Area

Auto

Sensitivity EV Compensation Movie

Exit

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1/2

0.0

Sound Date Adjustment World Time

Folder Name USB

Sound Date Adjustment World Time

Folder Name USB

Edit

Setting

Connection MSC

Exit

Setting

Connection MSC

Exit

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1/3

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Press halfway

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Available button operations appear on the display during menu operation.

The setting is complete and the camera returns to

mode

Ex.) To set the [Focusing Area] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Recorded Pixels].

Press the four-way controller (3).

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels White Balance Focusing Area Sensitivity EV Compensation Movie

Exit

The frame moves to [Focusing Area].

Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears with the items that can be selected. The pull-down menu displays only those items that can be selected with the current camera settings.

Use the four-way controller (23) to change the setting.

The focusing area changes each time the four-way controller (23) is pressed.

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels White Balance Focusing Area Sensitivity EV Compensation Movie

Exit

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels White Balance Focusing Area Sensitivity EV Compensation Movie

Cancel

14 AWB

Auto

0.0

14 AWB

Auto

0.0

14 AWB

Auto

0.0

1/2

Common Operations

1/2

Press the 4 button or the four-way controller (4).

The setting is saved and then the camera is ready for setting the other functions. To exit the settings, press the 3 button.

To use another operation, refer to the following alternate Step 6 options on the next page.

To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. When the shutter release button is pressed fully, the picture is taken.

Common Operations

When the [W Setting] menu is displayed from Q mode, you can switch to A mode by pressing the Q button.

To Save the Setting and Start Playback of Images

Press the Q button.

When the [A Rec.Mode] menu is displayed from A mode, the setting is saved and the camera returns to playback status.

To Cancel the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations

Press the 3 button.

The changes are canceled and the screen returns to Step 3.

The 3 button function differs depending on the screen. Refer to the guide indications.

Exit : Exits the menu and returns to the original screen.

Cancel : Cancels the current selection, exits the menu and

: Returns to the previous screen with the current

setting.

returns to the previous screen.

Menu List

This displays the items that can be set with the menus and provides descriptions of each item. See the list of default settings in the Appendix “Default Settings” (p.198) to check whether the settings are saved when the camera is turned off and whether the settings return to the defaults when the camera is reset.

[A Rec.Mode] Menu

This menu shows the functions related to taking still pictures and recording movies.

Item Description Page

Recorded Pixels

White Balance

Focusing Area For changing the autofocus area p.93 Sensitivity For setting the sensitivity p.99 EV Compensation For adjusting the overall brightness of the picture p.97

Recorded Pixels

Movie SR

Movie

Shadow Correction Digital Blur Removal

Digital Zoom

Memory

Green Button

Date Imprint

For choosing the number of recorded pixels of still pictures

For adjusting the color balance according to the light conditions

For choosing the number of recorded pixels of movies p.106 For choosing whether or not to use the movie shake

reduction function Adjusts the dark areas when the image is too dark. For correcting camera shake during shooting. For choosing whether or not to use the Digital Zoom

function For choosing whether to save the set values of the

shooting function or return to the defaults when the camera is turned off

For assigning a function to the Green button so that you can go straight to it in A mode.

For choosing whether to imprint the date and/or time when taking still pictures

p.94

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p.108

p.102

p.101

Common Operations

• Use the 9 (Green) mode to enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec.Mode] menu (p.70).

• Assigning a frequently used function to the Green button enables you to go straight to the desired function (p.102).

[W Setting] Menu

Item Description Page

Sound

Date Adjustment For adjusting the date and time p.160

World Time For setting the Hometown and Destination p.163

Language/

Common Operations

Folder Name

USB Connection

Video Out For setting the output format to AV equipment p.167

Brightness Level For changing the brightness of the display p.168

Power Saving

Auto Power Off

Reset

Delete all For deleting all images at once. p.126

Format For formatting the SD Memory Card p.158

For adjusting the operation volume and playback volume, and setting the start-up sound, shutter sound, key operation sound and self-timer sound

For setting the language in which menus and messages appear

For choosing how names are assigned to folders for storing images

For setting the method for connecting to a computer (MSC or PTP).

For setting the time until the camera enters powersaving mode

For setting the time until the camera turns off automatically

For returning settings other than the date and time, language, world time and video out to their defaults

p.159

p.165

p.166

p.181

p.169

p.170

p.172

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Taking Still Pictures ..................................60

Setting the Shooting Functions ............... 90

Recording Movies ...................................104

Saving the Settings (Memory) ............... 108

Taking Still Pictures

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The Optio NB1000 features a wide range of shooting modes and functions to suit almost any subject or scene. This chapter describes how to take pictures with the most commonly used standard settings (the factory default settings).

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Press the power switch.

The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures. In this manual, this is called Still Picture Capture Mode.

Confirm the subject and shooting information on the display.

The focus frame in the middle of the display indicates the zone of automatic focusing.

Shutter release buttonPower switch

Zoom button

When the camera detects a face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.65).

You can change the captured area by pressing the Zoom button to the left or right (p.71).

x (Right) enlarges the subject. w(Left) widens the area that is

captured by the camera.

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Press the shutter release button

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halfway.

The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken. The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. The image appears on the display for two seconds (Instant Review) and is saved to the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory.

Press the Green button to switch to the 9 (Green) mode and let the camera set all the shooting functions automatically (p.70).

Using the Shutter Release Button

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

Press halfway

This refers to pressing the shutter release button gently to the first position. This locks the focus setting and the exposure. The green focus frame lights on the display when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is in focus. If the subject is out of focus, the frame turns white.

Press fully

This refers to pressing the shutter release button all the way down to the fully depressed position. This takes a picture.

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Not pressed Pressed halfway

(first position)

Pressed fully

(second position)

Poor focusing conditions

The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions. In these cases, lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject (by pressing and holding 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 captured area

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• Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background)

Setting the Shooting Mode

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The Optio NB1000 has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures or record movies in different situations simply by choosing the appropriate mode for the particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette.

Four-way controller 4 button

Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a shooting mode.

When an icon is selected in the Capture Mode Palette, the selected shooting mode guide appears.

Press the 4 button.

The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.

Landscape

For capturing landscape views. Enhances colors of sky and foliage

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Some functions may not be available or may not function fully depending on the selected shooting mode. For details, refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.192).

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There are 22 available shooting modes.

Shooting Mode Description Page

Auto Picture Automatically selects the best capture mode. p.67

Used for basic shooting. Various functions can also be set with this mode.

For images of people. Enhances skin tone while smoothing blemishes.

For images of people at night. Use of a tripod or other support is advised.

For night time images. Use of a tripod or other support is suggested.

For capturing landscape views. Enhances colors of sky and foliage.

Emphasizes saturation of the sky to produce a bright image.

For images of flowers. The outline of the flower is softened.

For a fast moving subject. Tracks the subject until the picture is taken.

For capturing moving kids. Reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone.

For capturing moving pets. Select the color according to the pet's coat.

For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone.

For images of food and prepared dishes. Enhances saturation and contrast.

For bright images such as sand or snow. Accurately meters for bright scenes.

For portraits with proper framing by automatic zoom. Fixed at h pixels.

For capturing images with a frame. Recorded pixels is fixed at h.

Captures text in an easy to read manner. Text contrast can be adjusted.

Stitches images taken with the camera to create a panoramic photograph.

Program

Natural Skin

Tone

Night Scene

Portrait

Night Scene

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Movie For recording movies. p.104

Landscape

Blue Sky

Sunset For images of sunsets and warm lighting. p.74

Flower

Sport

Digital SR Higher sensitivity reduces blur. p.74

Kids

Pet

Portrait

Food

Candlelight For capturing scenes in candlelight. p.74

Surf & Snow

Half-length

Portrait

Frame Composite

Text

Digital Panorama

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Using the Face Detection Function

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With the Optio NB1000, the Face Detection function is available with all shooting modes. When the camera detects a person’s face in the

image, the Face Detection function displays a yellow face detection frame around the face on the display screen, sets the focus (Face Detection AF) and compensates the exposure (Face Detection AE). If the subject in the face detection frame

moves, the frame also moves and changes size as it tracks the face.

The Face Detection function can detect up to 10 people’s faces. If it detects multiple faces, the camera displays a yellow frame over the main face and white frame(s) over the other face(s). It can display up to a total of 10 frames, including a main frame and white frame(s).

• Face Detection AF and AE may not work if the subject is wearing sunglasses, has part of their face covered or is not looking toward the camera.

• If the camera cannot detect the subject's face, the camera focuses using the setting currently selected in [Focusing Area].

• When the Smile Capture function is on, the shutter may not be released automatically because the Smile Capture function may not work in some situations, such as when the detected face is too small. In this case, press the shutter release button to take the picture.

Face detection frame

When multiple faces are

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To Switch the Face Detection Function

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By default, the Face Detection function is set to Face Detection On. You can switch to Smile Capture, which automatically releases the shutter when your subject smiles. The Face Detection function is switched as follows each time the I button is pressed: Smile Capture ´ Face Detection Off ´ Face Detection On

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I button

An icon indicating Face Detection On or Smile Capture appears when switched to either face detection function. (The icon does not appear when the Face Detection function is not activated.)

Face Detection On Face Detection OffSmile Capture

The Smile Capture function cannot be set in F (Digital Panorama) mode.

• The Face Detection function cannot be set to be off in b (Auto Picture), B (Night Scene Portrait), C (Half-length Portrait), F (Portrait), G (Kids) or C (Natural Skin Tone) mode. In these modes, the Face Detection function is always activated, and only either Face Detection On or Smile Capture can be selected.

• Face Detection On is automatically selected in 9 (Green), b (Auto Picture), B (Night Scene Portrait), C (Half-length Portrait), C (Movie), F (Portrait), G (Kids) or C (Natural Skin Tone) mode. When switching to another mode from one of these modes, the Face Detection setting returns to the previous setting.

Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode)

In b (Auto Picture) mode, the camera automatically selects the most appropriate mode depending on the situations and subjects.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller 4 button

Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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Use the four-way controller (2345) to select b.

Press the 4 button.

The b (Auto Picture) mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera detects a face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.65).

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Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green and the selected shooting mode is displayed on the top left of the screen when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Standard Night Scene Night Scene Portrait

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Landscape Flower Portrait

Sport Candlelight Portrait × Blue Sky

Portrait × Backlight

Text Blue Sky Sunset

Portrait × Sunset Group Photo

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

The following restrictions apply in b mode:

• You cannot turn the Face Detection function off.

• The Focusing Area setting is fixed at J (Multiple).

• If the (Night Scene) mode is selected when the flash mode is , (Auto), the flash mode automatically changes to a (Flash Off).

• The EV Compensation function cannot be used.

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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 and recorded pixels.

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Four-way controller 4 button

Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select R.

Press the 4 button.

The R (Program) mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera detects a face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.65).

Set the functions you want to change.

Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions” (p.90 - p.103) for details on how to set the functions.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

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Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)

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In the 9 (Green) mode, you can enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec.Mode] menu. 9 mode settings are as shown below.

Flash Mode , (Auto) Focusing Area J (Multiple) Drive Mode 9 (Standard) Sensitivity Auto Focus Mode = (Standard) EV Compensation ±0.0 Face Detection On Digital Zoom O (On) Information Display Normal Date Imprint Off

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Recorded Pixels White Balance

Press the Green button in A

W (4288×3216)

mode.

The camera switches to 9 mode.

Press the Green button again to return to the status before 9 mode was selected.

When the camera detects a face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.65).

Shadow Correction Off Digital Blur Removal Off

Shutter release button

Green button

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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• Press the 3 button in 9 mode to display the [W Setting] menu. The [A Rec.Mode] menu cannot be displayed.

• When the camera is turned off in 9 mode, it turns on in 9 mode next time the power switch is pressed.

Using the Zoom

You can use the zoom to change the captured area.

Zoom button

Four-way controller 4 button

Press the Zoom button in A mode.

x (Right) enlarges the subject. w(Left) widens the area that is

captured by the camera.

When you press and hold the x button, the camera automatically switches from optical zoom to Intelligent Zoom. Once the button is released and pressed again, the camera switches to Digital Zoom.

Zoom bar

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Zoom ratio

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The zoom bar is displayed as follows.

Zoom in with high image quality.

Optical zoom range

*1 You can zoom in to a maximum of 4× optically.

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*2 The Intelligent Zoom range differs depending on the recorded

pixels. See the following table.

Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio

Recorded

pixels

W Not Available (4× optical zoom only)

B Not Available (4× optical zoom only)

6 Approx. 5.6× f Not Available (4× optical zoom only) h Approx. 8.4×

A Approx. 8.9×

i Approx. 10.7× m

(Zoom magnification includes 4× optical)

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

• Pictures taken in the Digital Zoom range appear grainier than pictures taken in the optical zoom range.

• The image enlarged using Intelligent Zoom may appear rough on the display. This does not affect the quality of recorded image.

• While recording in C (Movie) mode, only Digital Zoom is available.

Intelligent Zoom

Approx. 26.8×

(Same as 26.8×

Digital Zoom)

Zoom in with some degree of image deterioration.

Intelligent Zoom range

Equivalent to approx.

Digital Zoom

range

Digital Zoom

26.8×

Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.94

To Set the Digital Zoom

The Digital Zoom is set to O (On) in the default setting. To take pictures using only the optical zoom and Intelligent Zoom, set the Digital Zoom to P (Off).

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Zoom].

Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).

The setting is saved.

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

Saving the Digital Zoom Function setting 1p.108

Rec. Mode

Shadow Correction Digital Blur Removal Digital Zoom Memory Green Button Date Imprint Off

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Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/ Night Scene Portrait/Digital SR/Sunset/ Candlelight Mode)

You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes.

Night Scene

Night Scene Portrait

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Digital SR Higher sensitivity reduces blur.

Sunset For images of sunsets and warm lighting.

Candlelight For capturing scenes in candlelight.

Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

For night time images. Use of a tripod or other support is suggested.

For images of people at night. Use of a tripod or other support is advised.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller 4 button

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select A, B, c, K or U.

Press the 4 button.

The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera detects a face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.65).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

• The shutter speed tends to be slower when taking pictures of dark scenes.

• To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and/or the self-timer function (p.83).

•In c mode, sensitivity is automatically fixed at Auto.

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

(Half-length Portrait), F (Portrait) and C (Natural Skin Tone) modes are suitable for taking pictures of people. Face Detection (p.65) operates for each shooting mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures.

Half-length Portrait

Portrait

Natural Skin Tone

Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

For portraits with proper framing by automatic zoom. Fixed at h pixels.

For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone.

For images of people. Enhances skin tone while smoothing blemishes.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller 4 button

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Use the four-way controller (2345) to select C, F or C and press the 4 button.

The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera detects a face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.65). If the camera detects a person’s face in C mode, an orange frame

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appears showing the area to be zoomed in.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. If the camera detects a person's face in C mode, the camera automatically zooms in to enlarge the area in the orange frame shown in Step 2.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode)

G (Kids) mode is suitable for taking pictures of moving children. It also reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone. Face Detection (p.65) operates automatically for this mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures.

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Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Shutter release button

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Use the four-way controller (2345) to select G.

Press the 4 button.

The G (Kids) mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera detects a face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.65).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

Use H (Pet) mode to keep your moving pet in focus and capture the color of your pet's coat when you take a picture. Choose the appropriate icon depending on what color your pet is (closer to black or white or in between).

Shutter release button

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Four-way controller 4 button

Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select H.

Press the 4 button.

The H mode selection screen appears.

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Use the four-way controller (23) to select H, K, K, L, M or M.

There are two types of icons: a cat and dog icon. Choosing either the cat or dog icon does not affect the resulting picture. Choose whichever you prefer. Choose an icon (white, gray, or black) whose tone best matches your pet’s coat or fur.

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Press the 4 button.

The H mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. The focus frame follows the subject while the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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

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Sport

For bright images such as sand or snow. Accurately meters for bright scenes.

For a fast moving subject. Tracks the subject until the picture is taken.

Shutter release button

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Four-way controller 4 button

Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Q or \.

Press the 4 button.

The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera detects a face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.65).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. When the \ mode is selected, the focus frame follows the subject while the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode)

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The c (Text) mode allows you to take clear pictures of written text. This is convenient for capturing a digital copy of an important document or enhancing legibility of small print.

Color Maintains original colored text.

Neg. Color Reverses the color of the text.

B & W Turns the color of the text into black and white.

Neg. B & W Turns the color of the text into reversed black and white.

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Shutter release button

Four-way controller 4 button

Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select c.

Press the 4 button.

The c mode selection screen appears.

Cancel

Use the four-way controller (23) to select c, d, c or d.

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Press the 4 button.

The selected icon appears and the camera returns to capture status.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)

In N (Frame Composite) mode, you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera.

Shutter release button

Zoom/f/y button

Four-way controller 4 button

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Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select N and press the 4 button.

A 9-frame display of the frame selection screen appears.

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Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the frame you want to use.

Press y on the Zoom/f/y button.

The selected frame appears in single-image display.

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You can choose another frame using either of the following operations.

Four-way controller (45) Press to choose a different frame. Zoom/f/y button (f) Press to return to the 9-frame display of

the frame selection screen, and then perform Step 3 to choose a different frame.

Press the 4 button.

The frame appears on the display. When the camera detects a face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.65).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

•In N mode, recorded pixels is fixed at h (2048 × 1536).

• At shipment, the camera includes 3 default frames and 17 optional frames built-in. (The CD-ROM supplied with the camera contains a total of 90 frames, including the default frames.)

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The optional frames are stored in the built-in memory in the Optio NB1000. These optional frames are deleted if the built-in memory is formatted or if the built-in memory files are deleted with a computer. To reload the optional frames into the built-in memory, copy the files from the CD-ROM (S-SW111) supplied with the camera (p.147).

Adding a Frame to a captured image 1p.145

Using the Self-timer

In Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Stabilize the camera with a tripod when taking a picture with the self-timer.

Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture. The picture

is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

Use this mode to avoid camera shake. The picture is taken approximately two

seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller 4 button

Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode.

Use the four-way controller (453) to select g or Z and press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take the picture using the self-timer.

Drive Mode

Self-timer

Cancel

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When the camera detects a face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.65).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

When set to g, the self-timer lamp lights. The self-timer lamp blinks during the last 3 seconds before shooting or when set to Z.

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The picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds later.

• Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the selftimer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures.

• The self-timer lamp does not light up or blink in H (Pet) mode.

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In C (Movie) mode, recording will start after ten seconds (or two seconds).

•

Press the shutter release button halfway while the self-timer is engaged to stop the countdown and press fully to restart the countdown.

• Z

cannot be selected while 9 (Green) mode is in default setting. Select

in another shooting mode and then switch the shooting mode to 9.

Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting/ Burst Shooting/16-frame Shooting Mode)

In these modes, pictures are taken continuously as long as the shutter release button is pressed.

Continuous Shooting

Burst Shooting

16-frame shooting

Each time a picture is taken, the image is saved in the memory before the next image is taken. The higher the image quality, the longer the interval between shots.

The number of recorded pixels is fixed at f (2592×1944) and the interval between shots is shorter than “Continuous Shooting”.

16 pictures are taken continuously at 1/7.5 second intervals.

Shutter release button

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C o n t i n u ou s S h o ot i n gC o n t i n u ou s S h o ot i n g

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Four-way controller 4 button

Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode.

Use the four-way controller (45) to select j, K or I and press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take a series of pictures.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

In j or K mode, pictures are taken continuously as long as you keep the shutter release button pressed. In I mode, 16 pictures are taken continuously with one press of the shutter release button.

Drive Mode

Continuous Shooting

Cancel

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• The flash does not discharge in j, K or I mode.

• j, K and I cannot be selected in 9 (Green), b (Auto Picture), C (Natural Skin Tone), A (Night Scene), C (Movie), N (Frame Composite) or F (Digital Panorama) mode. I cannot be selected in C (Half-length Portrait) or c (Digital SR) mode.

• The focus and exposure are locked with the first shot.

• When the Face Detection is activated (p.65), it works only when taking the first shot.

•In I mode, pictures are taken with the following settings.

- Sensitivity is fixed at Auto.

- EV Compensation and Auto Focus are adjusted when taking the first

picture and are fixed for subsequent pictures.

- The flash is not available (a appears).

- The last shot taken is displayed in Instant Review.

•In I mode, the recorded pixels is fixed at m (640×480) per one frame and will be saved as a single image in 4 × 4 rows of the 16

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images with the recorded pixels of f (2560×1920).

• When you play back the images taken with I mode, they will be displayed as follows.

- When played back on this camera, 16 images are continuously

played back like a movie. You can save one of a series of images taken with I mode as a single image. The available operations during playback are the same as when playing back the movies. (p.113)

- When played back on a computer, the16 images are arranged in 4

× 4 rows and displayed as a single image.

Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama

Set s hi ft di re ct io n

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In F (Digital Panorama) mode, you can stitch two or three captured frames to create a panoramic photograph with the camera.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller 4 button

Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select F.

Press the 4 button.

The camera enters the F mode and the message [Set shift direction] is displayed.

Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the direction in which the images will be joined.

The screen for taking the first frame is displayed.

When the camera detects a face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.65).

Set shift direction

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2nd F ra me

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The screen for taking the second frame is displayed after you take the first frame.

If you select right (5) in Step 4:

The right edge of the first frame appears in semi-transparent form on

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the left edge of the display.

If you select left (4) in Step 4:

The left edge of the first frame appears in semi-transparent form on the right edge of the display.

Move the camera so that the alignment icons for the semitransparent image and the actual

Alignment icon

1 2

view overlap.

The shutter is automatically released when the icons overlap. If the actual view is not aligned with the semi-transparent image, an arrow indicating the direction the camera must be moved (either up or down) appears. If the shutter is not released automatically, press the shutter release button to take the picture.

SHUTTER

2nd Frame

Exit

Exit2nd Frame

Take the third frame.

Repeat Step 7 to take the third frame. The panorama stitching starts and a stitched image appears.

• Some distortion may result from moving objects, repeating patterns, or if nothing exists when overlapping the first and second frames or the second and third frames on the preview guide.

• When the Face Detection is activated (p.65), it works only when taking the first frame. The Smile Capture function cannot be set.

To Cancel after Taking the First or Second Frame

Sav e th e ima ge (s ) and

exi t th is sc re en ?

O K

After shooting the first frame in Step 6 or second frame in Step 7, press the 4 button or the four-way controller (3).

A confirmation dialog appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select an option and press the 4 button.

Save: Saves the captured image(s)

and you can retake the first frame. When this option is selected after shooting the second frame, the first and the second frames are stitched and saved as a panoramic photograph.

Discard: Discards the captured image(s) and you can retake the first

frame.

Cancel: Returns to the previous shooting screen.

Save the image(s) and

exit this screen?

Save

Discard

Cancel

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Setting the Shooting Functions

Selecting the Flash Mode

Auto

Flash Off

Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.

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Flash On + Red-eye

• The flash does not discharge (a) in C (Movie) mode, or when the drive mode is set to j (Continuous Shooting), K (Burst Shooting) or I (16-frame shooting), or the focus mode is set to s (Infinity).

• A pre-flash discharges when using the red-eye reduction function.

•In 9 (Green) mode, you can only select , or a.

•In A (Night Scene) mode, you cannot select ,.

•In B (Night Scene Portrait) mode, or when the Face Detection function is activated and the flash is set to ,, the flash mode will automatically change to d when a face is detected.

Using the flash when capturing images at a close distance may cause uneven exposure of the image due to the light distribution.

The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.

The flash does not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Use this mode to take pictures 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 regardless of the light conditions.

Four-way controller 4 button

Aut o

Fla sh M ode

Can ce l

Press the four-way controller (4) in A mode.

The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23).

Press the 4 button.

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

About the red-eye phenomenon

Taking pictures using the flash may cause the subject’s eyes to appear red in the resulting picture. This phenomenon occurs when the light from the flash is reflected in the subject’s eyes. It can be reduced by illuminating the area around the subject or moving closer to the subject and zooming out to a wider angle. Setting the flash mode to d (Flash On + Red-eye) is also an effective way of reducing red eyes. If the subject’s eyes appear red despite such precautions, they can be corrected by the red-eye compensation function (p.144).

Saving the Flash Mode setting 1p.108

Flash Mode

Cancel

Auto

OKOKOK

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Selecting the Focus Mode

F o c u s M od e

S t a n d a r d

O K

C a n c e l

Use this mode when the distance to the subject is 40 cm (16 in.) or more. The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 15 cm to 50 cm (6 in. to 20 in.). The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 8 cm to 25 cm (3 in. to 10 in.). The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

This mode is used when you ask someone to take pictures for you, or when taking pictures of the scenery through the window of a car or train. The entire picture, from the front to the back, is focused.

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

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Standard

Macro

Super Macro

Pan Focus

Infinity

Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode.

The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23).

Press the 4 button.

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

•In 9 (Green) mode, you can only select =, q or 3.

• When = (Standard) is selected and the subject is closer than 25 cm, the camera automatically focuses from 15 cm (Auto-Macro function). In this case, q appears on the display.

• When shooting with q selected, if the subject is further than 50 cm away, the camera automatically focuses to

• When shooting with q selected, even if the subject is not in focus, the camera is able to shoot the image. In this case, a blurred image will be shot.

Cancel

∞ (Infinity).

Focus Mode

Standard

Saving the Focus Mode setting 1p.108

To Set the Focusing Area

You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).

Multiple Normal autofocus area

Spot The autofocus area becomes smaller.

Automatic Tracking AF Keeps moving subjects in focus.

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Focusing Area].

Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to change the Focusing Area setting.

Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels White Balance Focusing Area Sensitivity EV Compensation Movie

Cancel

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Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

•In C (Movie) and N (Frame Composite) modes, the Focusing Area cannot be set to W.

•In 9 (Green) and b (Auto Picture) modes, the Focusing Area is fixed at J.

Selecting the Recorded Pixels

1 0 / 1 0 / 2 01 0

1 4 : 2 5

3 8

You can choose from five recorded pixels settings for still pictures. The larger your recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear when you print your picture. As the quality of the printed picture also depends on the image quality, exposure control, resolution of the printer and other factors, you do not need to select more than the required number of recorded pixels. 6 (3072×2304) is adequate for making postcard-size prints. The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file size.

Refer to the following table for the appropriate settings according to use.

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Recorded Pixels Use

W 4288×3216

B 4224×2376

6 3072×2304

A 1920×1080

(16 : 9)

m 640× 480

The default setting is W (4288×3216).

For printing high quality photos or A4-size pictures or larger, or editing images on a computer.

For making postcard-size prints.

Clearer

For posting on a website or attaching to e-mail.

Shooting/Playback screen when B or A is selected

If you select B or A as the Recorded Pixels setting, the aspect ratio of the image is 16:9 and the monitor display is as shown on the right.

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

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Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels].

Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels.

Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

• The number of recorded pixels for images captured in 9 (Green) mode is fixed at W.

• The number of recorded pixels for images captured in C (Half-length Portrait) or N (Frame Composite) is fixed at h.

• If you exit the F (Digital Panorama) mode after taking the first frame, the number of recorded pixels for the captured image is fixed at i (1600x1200).

• The number of recorded pixels for images captured with I (16-frame shooting) is fixed at m for one frame and f (2560×1920) for one image.

• If you change the [Recorded Pixels] setting frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button (p.102).

Recordable Image No.

Recorded Pixels White Balance Focusing Area Sensitivity EV Compensation Movie

Cancel

640

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Adjusting the White Balance

C a n c e l

A u t o

O K

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

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.

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Fluores. Light Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light.

Manual Use this mode when adjusting the white balance manually.

• Set another white balance if you are not satisfied with the color balance of pictures taken with the White Balance set to F.

• Depending on the selected shooting mode, the white balance setting may not be changed. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.192) for details.

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [White Balance].

Press the four-way controller (5).

The [White Balance] screen appears.

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

Use the four-way controller (23) to change the setting.

You can check the result of selected white balance setting on the preview image each time you press the four-way controller (23).

Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

White Balance

Auto

Cancel

OKCancel

C a n c e l

O K

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status. Refer to the section “To Set the White Balance Manually” for instructions on adjusting the white balance manually.

Saving the White Balance setting 1p.108

To Set the White Balance Manually

Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready.

In the [White Balance] screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select K (Manual).

Point the camera at the blank

White Balance

sheet of paper or other material so that it fills the frame displayed in the center of the screen.

SHUTTER

Press the shutter release button fully.

The white balance is automatically adjusted.

Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved and the [A Rec. Mode] menu reappears.

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

Adjust

Cancel

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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.

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [EV Compensation].

Use the four-way controller (45) to select the EV value.

To brighten, select a positive (+) value. To darken, select a negative (–) value. You can choose the EV setting in the range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps.

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Press the 3 button.

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels White Balance Focusing Area Sensitivity EV Compensation Movie

Exit

The camera returns to capture status.

• The EV Compensation function cannot be used in 9 (Green) or b (Auto Picture) mode.

• If you change the [EV Compensation] setting frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button (p.102).

Saving the EV Compensation value setting 1p.108

Correcting the Shadows

Expands the dynamic range and prevents dark areas from occurring when the image is too dark.

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

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Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Shadow Correction].

Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P.

Rec. Mode

Shadow Correction Digital Blur Removal Digital Zoom Memory Green Button Date Imprint Off

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Pentax Optio NB1000 Operating Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY

Care to be Taken During Handling

Contents

Composition of the Operating Manual

Camera Features

Checking the Contents of the Package

Names of Parts

Names of Operating Parts

Monitor Indications

1 Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Powering the Camera

Charging the Battery

Installing the Battery

Using the AC Adapter

Installing the SD Memory Card

Number of Images Recordable on an SD Memory Card

Turning the Camera On and Off

Starting-up in the Playback Mode

Initial Settings

Setting the Display Language

Setting the Date and Time

2 Common Operations

Understanding the Button Functions

Setting the Camera Functions

Operating the Menus

Menu List

3 Taking Pictures

Taking Still Pictures

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Setting the Shooting Mode

Using the Face Detection Function

Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode)

Taking Pictures in the Custom Settings (Program Mode)

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)

Using the Zoom

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/ Night Scene Portrait/Digital SR/Sunset/ Candlelight Mode)

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

Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode)

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

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

Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode)

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)

Using the Self-timer

Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting/ Burst Shooting/16-frame Shooting Mode)

Setting the Shooting Functions

Selecting the Flash Mode

Selecting the Focus Mode

Selecting the Recorded Pixels

Adjusting the White Balance

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)

Correcting the Shadows