Pentax Optio P70 Quick Start Guide

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Thank you for purchasing
this PENTAX Digital Camera.

When you use this camera for the first
time, it is recommended you read this
Quick Guide first in order to gain
a feel for the basic operation of the
camera. Refer to the separately
supplied "Operating Manual" by CD
for further explanation of functions
and advanced operations of
the camera.

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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 data stored
on the memory card, 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.

• 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.

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USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY

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

Warning This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause

Caution This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause

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.

• To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory Card
out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if
a card is accidentally swallowed.

• Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous.
Please take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks.

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

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

serious personal injuries.

minor or medium personal injuries, or material losses.

Caution

•

Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI88.
The battery could explode or catch fire.

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

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

• 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.

• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or clothes,
it may cause irritation to the skin. Wash the affected areas thoroughly
with water.

• Precautions for D-LI88 Battery Usage:

- BATTERY MAY EXPLODE OR FIRE IF MISTREATED.

- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.

- DO NOT CHARGE EXCEPT SPECIFIED CHARGING CONDITION.

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

- DO NOT CRUSH OR MODIFY.

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

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

• Should the LCD 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

• Do not use the product at a voltage other than the specified voltage.
Use with a power source or voltage other than that designated can cause
a fire or electrical shock. The specified voltage is 100-240V AC.

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

•

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

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

• If a thunder storm should be present during use of the battery charger or
AC adapter, unplug the power cord and discontinue use. Continuing to use
the product can cause damage to the equipment, fire or electrical shock.

• Wipe off the plug of the power cord if it should become covered with dust.
This can cause a fire.

Caution

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

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

• Do not plug in the AC plug cord with wet hands. This can cause an electrical
shock.

• Do not subject the product to strong impacts or allow it to drop onto a hard
surface. This can cause a malfunction.

• Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than rechargeable
lithium-ion battery D-LI88. This can cause overheating, explosion or
malfunctions.

• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only 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.

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Care to be Taken During Handling

• 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 during traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be
guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer,
etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media
(SD Memory Card), etc.

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

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

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

• This camera is not waterproof. Do not use this camera where it might come
in contact with rain, water, or any other liquid.

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

• Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or
pressure as this may cause damage or malfunction. Place the camera on
a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the vibrations of
a motorbike, car, ship, etc. If the camera is subjected to substantial
vibrations, shocks or pressure, take your camera to your nearest PENTAX
Service Center and have it checked.

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

• The liquid crystal display will become black at a high temperature but will
return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to.

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

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

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

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• Please note that formatting an SD Memory Card or the built-in memory will
delete all data; however it may still be possible to recover that data using
off-the-shelf data recovery software. Please manage your camera memory
at your own risk.

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

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

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

•

The AC plug cord supplied with the camera is for exclusive use with the battery
charger D-BC88. Do not use it with any other equipment.

• Storing the battery fully charged may decrease the battery performance.
Avoid storing it especially 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 service life.

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

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Checking the Contents of the Package

Check that your camera comes complete with the items
listed below.

P Camera (Optio P70) P Strap (O-ST51)

P Software (CD-ROM) S-SW87 P USB cable (I-USB7)

P AV cable (I-AVC7) P Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

P Battery charger (D-BC88) P AC plug cord

P Operating Manual O Quick Guide (this guide)

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(D-LI88)

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Names of Parts and Monitor Indicators

Front

Self-timer lamp

Flash

Lens

Microphone

Speaker
Tripod socket
PC/AV terminal

Battery/Card cover

Back

Power switch
Shutter release button
Zoom lever
I button

Q button
4/W button

Strap lug

Four-way controller

3 button

Green/i button

Display

In this Quick Guide, the arrow keys
to be pressed are expressed as
indicated on the right.

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0 2 / 0 2 / 2 0 0 9

1 4 : 2 5

+ 1 . 0

3 8

F 3 . 5

1 / 2 5 0

AU T O

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zMonitor Indicators

Following indicators are displayed in the Still Picture Capture Mode.

Normal display in the Still Picture Capture Mode

Face Priority icon

Shooting mode

Flash mode

Drive mode

AUTO

1/250

1/250

1/250

1/250

F3.5

F3.5

F5.6

F5.6

Aperture

Shutter speed

Focus
mode

+1.0

Digital zoom icon

Memory status

+

?

r

38

38

02/02/2009

14:25+1.0

14:25

Date imprint setting

Built-in memory (without card)
SD Memory Card
Card is write-protected

Remaining image storage
capacity

Battery level indicator
Pixel Track SR

Focus Frame

EV Compensation

Date and time

World Time setting

No icon : Hometown

: Destination

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.

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Preparing the Camera for Use

Prepare your camera for use before you start using it.

zAttaching the Strap

Attach the strap supplied with
the camera as shown in
the illustration.

zInstalling the Battery and Card

Install the battery and SD
Memory Card as shown
in the illustration.

SD Memory Card socket

Battery lock lever

Battery

SD Memory Card

2

3

4

Battery/
Card cover

* The SD Memory Card is sold separately.

Before Using the battery

Charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time.

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2

Turning the Camera On

zPress the power switch

The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures.
Press the power switch again to turn the camera off.

zMake the Initial Settings

The [Language/ ] screen appears when the camera is turned on
for the first time. Select the desired language and then set the date
and time.

1

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

2

Press the 4 button.

English

Deutsch

Italiano
Nederlands

MENU

Cancel

Dansk
Svenska
Suomi
Polski

Magyar

OK

OK

10

OFF

OFF

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Memo

If you accidentally select another
language, press the four-way

Initial Setting

controller (5), use the four-way
controller (2345) to select the
language, and then press the 4

Hometown
New York

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

3

Press the four-way controller (3)
to move the frame to [Hometown].

MENU

Initial Setting

Hometown
New York

Cancel

English

DST

OFF

OFF

OK

English

DST

OFF

OFF

OK

MENU

Cancel

4

Press the four-way controller (5) to display the [Hometown]
screen.

5

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

6

Press the four-way controller (3) to move the frame to [DST]
(Daylight Saving Time).

7

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

8

Press the 4 button to display the [Initial Setting] screen.

OK

OK

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Press the 4 button.
The [Date Adjust] screen appears.

10

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Date Style].

11

Press the four-way controller (5)
to select [mm/dd/yy], then use
the four-way controller (23) to
choose the date display style.

12

Press the four-way controller (5)
to select [24h], then use the four­way controller (23) to select [24h]

Date Adjust

Date Style

Date

Time

MENU

Cancel

(24-hour display) or [12h] (12-hour
display).

13

Press the four-way controller (5), then press the four-way
controller (3) to move the frame to [Date].

14

Press the four-way controller (5) to select [01] (month),
[01] (day) or [2009] (year), then use the four-way controller
(23) to set the date to the current day.

dd y y

/

mm

01/01/2009

00:00

24h

/

OK

OK

12

15

Press the four-way controller (5), then press the four-way
controller (3) to move the frame to [Time].

16

Set the time in the same manner as in .

17

Press the 4 button.

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zSelecting Vertical Snap Setting

The “Vertical Snap” function enables you to take pictures and perform
the operations with the camera held vertically, as if it was a cellphone.
To use this function, first set “Vertical Snap” setting here.

1

Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [On] or [Cancel].

2

Press the 4 button.

This confirms the Vertical
Snap setting and completes
Initial Setting. The camera
returns to capture status.

Vertical Snap

Snaps vertical shots like a

cellphone, using OK button

On

Cancel

OK

OK

zFormatting an SD Memory Card

Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is
unused or has been used on another camera or digital device.
Be aware that formatting will delete all the data stored in
the SD Memory Card.

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F 4 . 6

1 / 2 5 0

1 4 : 2 5

3 8

0 2 / 0 2/ 2 0 09

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3

Aim the camera at the subject, then press the shutter release
button. The flash discharges automatically depending on
the brightness.

Taking Pictures

1

Frame the subject using the focus frame on the display.

2

Turn the zoom lever to change the captured area.

widens the area captured

3

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

4

Press the shutter release
button fully.

The picture is taken.

by the camera

enlarges the subject

38

38

14

1/250

1/250
F4.6

F4.6

02/02/2009

02/02/2009

14:25

14:25

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zSelecting the Flash Mode

Each time you press the four-way controller (4), the flash mode
switches between the following modes.

Auto

Flash Off

Flash On

Auto + Red-eye

Flash On + Red-eyeFlash On + Red-eye

Soft Flash

Memo

•In C (Movie) or S (Fireworks) mode, the flash mode cannot

be switched.

•In A (Night Scene) mode, , and c cannot be selected.

zSelecting the Drive Mode

Each time you press the four-way controller (2), the drive mode
switches between the following modes.

Standard (single-frame)

10 sec. Self-timer

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Memo

• You can select j (Continuous Shooting) or K (Burst Shooting)

depending on the shooting mode.

• You can select r (2 sec. Self-timer) by pressing the four-way

controller (3) and then (5) after selecting g (10 sec. Self-timer).

•In 9 (Green), C (Movie), S (Fireworks), N (Frame Composite)

X (Digital Wide) or F (Digital Panorama) mode, j and K
cannot be selected.

zSelecting the Focus Mode

Each time you press the four-way controller (5), the focus mode
switches between the following modes.

Standard

Macro

Pan Focus

16

Infinity

Manual Focus

OK

Cancel

Landscap e

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Selecting a Shooting Mode

You can choose the appropriate mode for your particular
situation from the Capture Mode Palette.

Press the four-way
controller (3).

Use the four-way
controller (2345)
to choose a shooting
mode, then press
the 4 button.

Landscape

For capturing landscape
views. Enhances colors
of sky and foliage

MENU

Cancel

OK

1/2

OK

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1 4 : 2 5

1 0 0

0 0 3 8

0 2 / 0 2 / 2 00 9

Edit

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4

Playing Back Images

You can play back the images taken on the display.

1

Press the Q button after taking a picture.

The image appears on the display.

-

0038

100

100-0038

02/02/2009

02/02/2009

14:25

Edit

Memo

• To playback the previous or next image, press the four-way

controller (45).

• Turning the zoom lever to the left during playback simultaneously

displays 4 thumbnail images at a time. Turn the zoom lever to
the left again while 4 thumbnail images are displayed to switch
to the nine-image display. Turn the zoom lever to the left once
again to switch to the folder display or calendar display screen.

14:25

18

OK

1 0 0

0 0 1 7

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zDeleting Images

Deleting a Single Image

You can delete a single image currently displayed on the display.

1

Playback the image you want to delete.

2

Press the i button.

The confirmation screen appears.

-

100

100-0017

0017

Delete

Cancel

OK

OK

3

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

4

Press the 4 button.

Memo

• You can delete several images selected from the four-image or

nine-image display.

• You can delete several images at once.

• You can protect stored images from being accidentally deleted.

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Slideshow

OK

Cancel

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Selecting a Playback Mode

You can choose the playback function you want to use
with the Playback Mode Palette.

Press the four-way controller
(3) while an image is displayed

Slideshow

in playback mode.

Use the four-way controller
(2345) to choose
a playback mode, then
press the 4 button.

For continuously playing
back images. Screen or
sound effects can be set.

MENU

Cancel

For details of how to use the Optio P70 or instructions on connecting
the camera to a computer, refer to the manual below.

Optio P70 Operating Manual

OK

1/2

OK

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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of
Old Equipment and Used Batteries

1. In the European Union

These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying
documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipments and
batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.

Used electrical/electronic equipments and batteries must be treated
separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper
treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.
Following the implementation by member states, private households
within the EU states may return their used electrical/electronic equipments
to designated collection facilities free of charge*.
In some countries your local retailer may also take back your old product
free of charge if you purchase a similar new one.
*Please contact your local authority for further details.

By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste
undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus
prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health
which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling.

2. In other countries outside the EU
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard
these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for
the correct method of disposal.

For Switzerland: Used electrical/electronic equipment can be returned
free of charge to the dealer, even when you don’t purchase a new product.
Further collection facilities are listed on the home page of www.swico.ch
or www.sens.ch.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples): This symbol
might be used in combination with a designation for the chemical element
or compound in use. In this case you have to comply with the requirement
set by the Directive for the chemicals involved.

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