Pentax Optio S12 User Manual

Digital Camera

Operating Manual

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

Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities.

Regarding copyrights

Images taken using the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performance 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.

To users of this camera

• There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely high

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

Regarding trademarks

• PENTAX, Optio and smc PENTAX are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation.

• SDHC logo is trademark.

• DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

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

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. Red Eye software © 2003-2006 FotoNation Inc. Face Tracker software © 20052006 FotoNation Inc. In Camera Red Eye -- covered by U.S. Patent No. 6,407,777 and 7,042,505. Other patents Pending.

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

• Both SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards are referred to as SD memory cards in this manual.

Using your camera safely

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

Warning

Caution

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.

• 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 memory card is accidentally swallowed.

• Use an AC adapter that is of the power source 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 or disconnect the AC adapter and contact your nearest PENTAX service center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.

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

These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience minor or medium personal injuries, or material losses if the warnings are not heeded.

Caution

• Do not attempt to disassemble, short, or place batteries in a fire or other high temperature location (above 60°C/140°F). Doing so may cause overheating, fire or explosion.

• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI68. The battery could explode or catch fire.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Should the 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 mouth.

• If you use the camera continuously for a long period of time, the battery will become hot. Be careful when removing the battery from the camera.

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 designed can cause a fire or electrical shock. The specified voltage is 100-240 V 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.

• 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 thunderstorm 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.

• Remove the battery and unplug the AC plug cord when not using the battery charger.

• 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.

• 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.

• Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI68. This can cause overheating or malfunctions.

Precautions for D-LI68 Battery Usage

- USE SPECIFIED CHARGER ONLY.

- DO NOT INCINERATE.

- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE.

- DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT.

- DO NOT EXPOSE TO HIGH TEMP. (60°C/140°F)

Care to be Taken During Handling

• Take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package with you when traveling. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad.

• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or during travelling). Contents of a recording such as images and sounds cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or data transfer from your camera to a computer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording medium (SD Memory Card), etc.

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

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

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

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

• Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant.

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

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

• The liquid crystal display will become black at 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.

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

• Refer to “Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card” (p.24) regarding the SD Memory Card.

• Please note that the formatting of the SD Memory Card or 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.

• The AC plug cord supplied with the camera is for exclusive use with the Battery charger D-BC68. Do not use it with any other equipment.

• 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.

• Depending on a user’s physical condition, some users may experience itching, break out in a rash or suffer from eczema. If an abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using the camera and seek medical attention.

LED Safety Standard This device is a digital still camera that conforms to the safety standard (IEC60825-1) for a Class 1 LED product.

Regarding Product Registration

To better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. Refer to the PC Connection Manual (bottom right of front side) for more information.

Contents

Using your camera safely ........................................................................ 1

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

Contents of the Operating Manual .......................................................... 9

Quick Lessons in Mastering the Camera............................................... 10

Checking the Contents of the Package ................................................. 12

Names of Parts...................................................................................... 13

Names of Operating Parts ..................................................................... 14

Getting Started 15

Attaching the Strap .................................................................................... 15

Powering the Camera ................................................................................ 16

Installing the Battery .............................................................................. 16

Removing the Battery ............................................................................ 16

Charging the Battery ............................................................................. 17

Charging the Battery Abroad................................................................. 19

Using household current ....................................................................... 21

Installing the SD Memory Card ................................................................. 23

Image Size and Quality of Still Pictures................................................. 25

Size and Quality of Movies .................................................................... 26

Initial Settings (Setting the Display Language

and the Date and Time).............................................................................. 28

Setting the Display Language ............................................................... 29

Setting the Date and Time..................................................................... 30

Quick Start 32

Taking Still Pictures ................................................................................... 32

Playing Back Still Pictures ........................................................................ 36

Playing Back an Image.......................................................................... 36

Playing Back the Previous or Next Image ............................................. 36

Common Operations 38

Turning the Camera On and Off................................................................ 38

Turning the Camera On in Capture Mode ............................................. 38

Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode ........................................... 39

Using the Button Functions ...................................................................... 40

Capture Mode........................................................................................ 40

Playback Mode...................................................................................... 41

Voice Recording Mode .......................................................................... 43

Setting the Menus ...................................................................................... 44

How to Set the Menus ........................................................................... 44

Menu List ............................................................................................... 47

Operating the Mode Palette....................................................................... 49

How to operate the Mode Palette .......................................................... 49

Taking Pictures 55

Taking Pictures .......................................................................................... 55

Changing the Mode ............................................................................... 55

Selecting the Capture Mode.................................................................. 55

Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode ................................ 55

Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function ..........................58

Focus on a “specific person” while pressing the button .................... 59

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)................................. 62

Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) .............................. 64

Setting the Functions (Program Mode).................................................. 66

Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene

(Picture Mode) ................................................................................... 67

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode) ........................... 77

Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring in Pictures (Digital SR Mode)... 78

Taking Movies (Movie Mode) ................................................................ 79

Taking Pictures in Frame Composite Mode .......................................... 81

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

Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode) .............................. 84

Shooting in Multi-exposure Mode .......................................................... 86

Using the Remote Control Unit (optional).............................................. 87

Using Zoom to Change the Subject Size .............................................. 89

Setting the Shooting Functions ................................................................ 91

Selecting the Focus Mode ..................................................................... 91

Selecting the Flash Mode ...................................................................... 94

Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Still Pictures...................................... 96

Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures ...........................................98

Adjusting the White Balance ............................................................... 100

Selecting the Autofocus Settings ......................................................... 102

Setting the Light Metering Mode to Determine the Exposure.............. 105

Setting the Sensitivity .......................................................................... 106

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

Selecting the Settings for Taking Movies ............................................ 109

Setting the Instant Review Time.......................................................... 112

Setting the D-Range Compensation.................................................... 113

Setting the One push PF function to On .............................................. 114

Setting the Green Button ..................................................................... 115

Setting the Image Sharpness .............................................................. 118

Setting the Color Saturation ................................................................ 119

Setting the Image Contrast.................................................................. 120

Setting the Date Imprint ....................................................................... 121

Saving the Settings .................................................................................. 122

Saving the Menu Items (Memory) ....................................................... 122

Recording and Playback of Sound 124

Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) ........................................... 124

Playing Back Sound................................................................................. 126

Adding a Voice Memo .............................................................................. 127

Recording a Voice Memo .................................................................... 127

Playing Back a Voice Memo................................................................ 128

Playback/Deleting/Editing 129

Playing Back Images ............................................................................... 129

Playing Back Still Pictures ................................................................... 129

Zoom Display ...................................................................................... 129

Enlarge and Display Faces ................................................................. 130

Calling Up the Images from the Built-in Memory................................. 132

Playing Back Movies ........................................................................... 133

Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode ............................ 134

Nine-Image Display/Calendar Display ................................................. 135

Slideshow ............................................................................................ 137

Deleting Images, Movies and Sounds.................................................... 139

Deleting a Single Image, Movie or Sound ........................................... 139

Deleting All Images ............................................................................. 141

Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files

(from Nine-Image Display) .............................................................. 142

Protecting Images, Movies and Sounds from Deletion (Protect)......... 144

Viewing Images on AV Equipment ......................................................... 146

Playing Back an Image Using the Remote Control Unit (optional)...... 147

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ....................................................... 148

Printing Single Images ........................................................................ 148

Printing All Images .............................................................................. 150

Direct Printing Using PictBridge............................................................. 151

Connecting the Camera to the Printer................................................. 151

Printing Single Images ........................................................................ 152

Printing All Images .............................................................................. 153

Printing Using the DPOF Settings ....................................................... 154

Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer ........................................ 154

Editing Images.......................................................................................... 155

Changing the Image Size and Quality................................................. 155

Cropping Images ................................................................................. 157

Rotating the Displayed Image ............................................................. 158

Editing Pictures with Color Filters ........................................................ 159

Editing Pictures with the Digital Filter .................................................. 161

Editing Pictures with Brightness Filter ................................................. 163

Editing Movies ..................................................................................... 165

Removing Red-eye.............................................................................. 168

Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) ................................................... 170

Copying Files............................................................................................ 172

Settings 174

Camera Settings ....................................................................................... 174

Setting Up the Start-up Screen ........................................................... 174

Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory ..................... 176

Changing the Sound Settings.............................................................. 177

Changing the Date and Time .............................................................. 180

Setting the World Time ........................................................................ 182

Changing the Display Language .........................................................184

Changing the Image Folder Name ...................................................... 185

Changing the USB Connection Mode ................................................. 186

Changing the Video Output Format..................................................... 187

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display............................................... 188

Setting Power Saving .......................................................................... 189

Setting Auto Power Off ........................................................................ 190

Setting the Guide Display .................................................................... 191

Resetting to Default Settings ............................................................... 191

Appendix 192

List of City................................................................................................. 192

Default Settings ........................................................................................ 193

Optional Accessories .............................................................................. 198

Messages .................................................................................................. 199

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 201

Main Specifications.................................................................................. 203

WARRANTY POLICY................................................................................ 206

Index .......................................................................................................... 211

Contents of the Operating Manual

This operating manual contains the following chapters.

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

This chapter expla ins what you need to do after pu rchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions.

2 Quick Start ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

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

This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the buttons and how to use the menus. For more details, refer to the respective “Taking Pictures”, “Recording and Playback of Sound”, “Playback/Deleting/Editing” and “Settings” chapters.

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

This chapter explains the various way of capturing images and how to set the relevant functions, including how to use the Capture Mode screen to select the capture mode best suited to the situation.

5 Recording and Playback of Sound–––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

6 Playback/Deleting/Editing ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains how to play back images on the camera or on a TV, how to delete, resize and crop images, and how to print images directly to the printer.

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

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

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

This tells you about the displayed messages and what to do in the event of trouble.

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

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.

Quick Lessons in Mastering the Camera

If you wish to master the camera soon after purchasing

the .... Go through all the basic operations from

preparation, photo-taking and reviewing as shown below. (For the operating instructions, see the pages in parenthesis.)

Check the package. (p.12)

Prepare the camera.

Attach the strap. (p.15) Power the camera.

Charge (p.17) and install the battery. (p.16) Install the SD Memory Card. (p.23) Make the initial settings. (p.28-31)

Mastering the

Let’s get used to the basic operations.

Turn the camera on and off. (p.38) Take still pictures. (p.32-35) Play back and delete the pictures. (p.36-37) Switch between Capture mode and Playback mode. (p.55)

shutter release is the key to taking good pictures.

This is the easiest way to take pictures.

Let’s take pictures in the Basic mode. (p.62-63)

Let’s use the menus.

Set menu items. (p.44-45) Select the recorded pixels and quality level for still pictures. (p.96-98)

Let’s use the Mode Palettes.

Select icons on the Mode Palettes. (p.49-54)

Let’s select a mode for capturing images.

Auto Picture Mode (p.64) Picture modes (p.67-76)

For availability of

Let’s use shooting functions.

Self-timer (p.83) Zoom (p.89)

functions for each Capture Mode, see p.196.

Flash (p.94) Shake Reduction (p.58)

Just by selecting icons, you can activate desired modes for image capture or editing.

Let’s enjoy reviewing the pictures you took.

Zoom display, nine-image display, and calendar display (p.129-136) Slideshow (p.137)

Once you get used to the basic operations, enjoy taking movies, editing pictures, or printing your favorite pictures.

Checking the Contents of the Package

Camera

Optio S12

AV cable

I-AVC7 (∗)

Battery charger

D-BC68 (∗)

Operating Manual

(PC Connection Manual)

Strap

O-ST20 (∗)

USB cable I-USB7 (∗)

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW80

Rechargeable

lithium-ion battery

D-LI68 (∗)

AC plug cord Operating Manual

(this manual)

Quick Guide

Items marked with an asterisk (∗) are also available as optional accessories. The Battery charger D-BC68 and the AC plug cord are not sold separately. They are available as the Battery charger kit K-BC68. For details on the optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.198).

Names of Parts

Front

Strap lug

Battery/Card/ Terminal cover

DC input terminal

PC/AV terminal

Back

Access lamp

Speaker

Shutter release button

Power switch, Power indicator (green)

Flash

button

Remote control receiver

Microphone

Lens

Self-timer lamp/Auxiliary AF light

Display

Tripod socket

Names of Operating Parts

button

Power switch

Zoom button

Q button

Four-way controller

OK/Display button

i button

Green/

MENU button

Four-way controller

In this operating manual, the four-way controller is described as shown below.

MODE

Button operation guide

The button operation guide appears at the bottom of the display during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below.

Four-way controller (2) 2 Zoom button Four-way controller (3) 3 Four-way controller (4) 4 Four-way controller (5) 5 Green/i button

MENU button

Shutter release button

OK button for deleting an image

Four-way controller (2) Four-way controller (5)

Four-way controller (3) Four-way controller (4)

SHUTTER

for cropping images and removing Red-eye

for operating as the Green button

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop.

Getting Started

Powering the Camera

Getting Started

Installing the Battery

Install the battery provided with the camera.

1 Open the battery/card cover.

Slide the battery/card cover in the direction . The cover will automatically open in the direction when you release your fingers from the cover.

Insert the battery with the 2 symbol facing toward the

display while using the side of the battery to press the battery lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow.

3 Close the battery/card cover.

Removing the Battery

1 Open the battery/card cover. 2 Release the battery by using your finger to press the

battery lock lever in the same direction as when you inserted the battery.

The battery will be ejected. Pull the battery out of the camera.

• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, it may cause a malfunction.

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

•

If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the battery.

• If the camera is left without the battery for a long time, the date and time settings may be reset.

•

Be careful when using the camera continuously for a long period of time

because the battery becomes very hot.

Battery

Battery lock lever

Charging indicator

While charging: Lights green Charging finished: Turns off

To power outlet

Getting Started

Battery charger

AC plug cord

Charging the Battery

Use the battery charger to charge the battery before installing it in the camera for the first time or after a long period of non-use, or when the message [Battery depleted] appears.

Note: AC plug cord “Listed, Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, 18/2 flexible cord, rated 125 V, 7A, minimum 6ft (1.8m)”

1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger D-BC68. 2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. 3 Place the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX

logo is visible.

The charging indictor lights green while the battery is charging and turns off when charging is finished.

4 Remove the battery from the battery charger when

charging is finished.

• The time required to fully charge the battery is about 115 minutes (max.). The appropriate ambient temperature for charging the battery is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). (The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions.)

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

• The battery has reached the end of its service life if it runs down soon after being charged. Replace with a new battery.

• Do not use the battery charger D-BC68 to charge batteries other than D-LI68 rechargeable lithium-ion battery, as the charger may overheat or be damaged.

• If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails to

Getting Started

light, the battery may be faulty. Replace it with a new battery.

• 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.

• Approximate Operating Time (when the D-LI68 battery is fully charged)

Number of recordable images : Approx. 270 (at 23°C with the display on and

the flash used for 50% of shots)* Playback time : Approx. 270 min.* Movie recording time : Approx. 90 min.* Sound recording time : Approx. 320 min.*

1 The number of recordable images are based on CIPA standard

measurement and may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions.

2 Measured based on PENTAX standard and may vary depending on

the condition of use.

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

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

• Battery Level Indicator

You can check the battery level by the symbol on the display.

(lit green):Adequate power remains.

↓

(lit green):Battery is running low.

↓

(lit yellow):Battery is running very low.

↓

(lit red):Battery is exhausted.

↓

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

Charging the Battery Abroad

The battery charger supplied with the camera is designed to switch automatically to the voltage (100-240V) and frequency (50Hz, 60Hz) of the electricity supply in the country or region where used. However, electrical socket shapes differ depending on the country or region. Before traveling abroad, you are advised to check the socket shape in your destination (see “Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the World” (p.20)) and take an appropriately shaped off-the-shelf adapter plug with you. (Electrical socket shapes may vary depending on every region in the country. Check the socket shape used in the region.) The socket shape does not affect the charging method.

• Use of an off-the-shelf transformer may lead to defective operation.

• Unplug the adapter plug from the power outlet when the battery charger is not in use.

Getting Started

Type A B BF C S

Shape

Adapter

plug

—

Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the World

North America U.S.A., Canada 9

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Europe, Former Soviet Union

Asia Taiwan, Japan 9

Oceania Australia, Tonga, New Zealand, Fiji 9

Central and South America

Middle East Israel, Iran 9

Africa Canary Islands, Guinea, Mozambique, Morocco 9

Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Ukraine, Austria, Netherlands, Kazakhstan, Greece, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Nor way, Hungary, Finland, France, Belarus, Belgium, Rumania, Russia

U.K. 99 Spain 99 Switzerland, Poland, Portugal 99

Sri Lanka, Maldives 9 Nepal, Bangladesh, Mongolia 9 Vietnam 99 India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Macau 99 Thailand 999 Korea 99 9 Philippines 999 Singapore, Hong Kong 99 China 99999 Malaysia 999

Guam 9 Tahiti 9

Colombia, Jamaica, Haiti, Panama, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Mexico

Brazil, Peru 99 Chile 99 Argentina 999

Kuwait 99 Jordan 99

Kenya, South Africa 99 Algeria 999 Egypt 999 Zambia, Tanzania 99

ABBFCS

4 marks

To power outlet

AC plug cord

AC adapter

Using household current

We recommend using the AC adapter kit K-AC63 (optional) if you intend to use the display for a long time or connect the camera to a PC.

1 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the

terminal cover.

2 Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC

input terminal on the camera, being sure to match the 4 marks.

3 Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. 4 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

Getting Started

• Make sure that the camera is turned off when connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.

• Make sure that the AC plug cord and connecting cable are inserted securely. The data may be lost if the cable becomes disconnected while you are taking pictures.

• Be sure to read the operating manual accompanying the AC adapter before using the adapter.

•

Be sure to match the 4 marks when connecting the DC terminals. Inserting the plugs with too much force may damage them.

Precautions When Using the Battery Charger or AC Adapter

To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock when using the battery charger or AC adapter, be sure to read the section on “Using your camera safely”

on page 1.

Getting Started

Installing the SD Memory Card

SD Memory Card

321

To remove the card, push in and pull out

You can use an SD Memory Card with this camera. Images are recorded on the SD Memory Card or in the built-in memory of the camera.

When shooting with an SD Memory Card installed

? appears in the upper right corner of the display and the images are recorded on the card.

When shooting with no SD Memory Card installed

@ appears in the upper right corner of the display and the images are recorded in the built-in memory.

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

• Be sure to format unused cards or cards that have been used in another camera. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory” (p.176) for instructions on formatting.

1 Open the battery/card cover.

Slide the battery/card cover in the direction . The cover will automatically open in the direction when you release your fingers from the cover.

2 Insert an SD Memory Card so the label (the side with the

2 symbol) is facing toward the display and push the card in until it clicks.

3 Close the battery/card cover.

To remove the card, eject the card by pressing it in the direction indicated by the arrow and pull it out.

• The number of recordable images varies depending on the capacity of the SD Memory Card or built-in memory and the selected image size and quality. (1p.26) If you store your favorite images and sounds in the built-in memory, you

• can play them back whenever you wish (My album function). (

p.132)

Getting Started

Data Backup

Very occasionally, data stored in the built-in memory becomes unreadable. As a backup measure, we recommend that you transfer important data to a PC or store the data in a medium other than the built-in memory.

Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card

Getting Started

• Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the battery/card cover.

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

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

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

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

• Be sure to format unused cards or cards that have been used in another camera. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory” (p.176) for instructions on formatting.

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

• The data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances. PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is deleted (1) when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user. (2) when the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference. (3) when the card has not been used for a long time. (4) when the card is ejected, the AC adapter is disconnected or the battery is

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

• 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 PC.

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

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

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

• Before purchasing an SD Memory Card, please check the PENTAX website to ensure that it is compatible with your camera.

• If you are going to discard, give away or sell your SD Memory Card, you should ensure that the data on the card is completely deleted or the card itself is destroyed if it contains any personal or sensitive information. Please note that formatting the SD Memory Card will not necessarily delete the data so that it cannot be recovered using off-the-shelf data recovery software. There are off-the-shelf secure data deletion software programs available that will completely delete the data. In any case, the data on your SD Memory Card should be managed at your own risk.

Write-protect switch

Image Size and Quality of Still Pictures

Select the image size and quality best suited to your purpose. Higher quality levels and numbers of recorded pixels produce clearer images for printing, but the resulting increase in file size reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken. When you select high image quality as well as a large image size, it may take ten seconds or more for the camera to finish recording after shooting. Select the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level on the [A Rec.Mode] menu.

How to Set the Menus 1p.44

Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Still Pictures 1p.96

Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures 1p.98

Appropriate Sizes According to Use

12M (4000×3000)

10M (3648×2736)

7M (3072×2304)

5M (2592×1944)

3M (2048×1536)

1024 (1024×768)

640 (640×480)

The default setting is 12M (4000×3000).

Appropriate Quality According to Use

C Best

Better

Good

The default setting is D.

For printing images with high-resolution settings in your printer, printing at A4 size or larger, or editing and processing images

For printing at postcard size For using as images on websites, or attaching images to e-mails

Clear, Fine

Lowest compression ratio. Suitable for large A4-size photo prints.

Standard compression ratio. Suitable for photo prints or viewing images on a computer screen.

Highest co mpression ratio. Suitable for attaching to e-mails or creating websites.

Getting Started

Approximate Number of Recordable Images by Size and Quality

Quality Level

Recorded Pixels

12M (4000×3000) 201 291 404

10M (3648×2736)

Getting Started

7M (3072×2304)

5M (2592×1944) 481 695 963

3M (2048×1536) 728 1053 1458

1024 (1024×768) 1856 2682 3714

640 (640×480) 3405 4918 6811

• The table above indicates the approximate number of images and recording time when using a 1GB SD Memory Card.

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

Best

242 350 486

342 495 685

Better

Good

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Size and Quality of Movies

Select the size and quality best suited to your purpose. The larger size and the higher quality level E are selected, the clearer moving images are produced, but the file size is increased. Select the appropriate size and quality on the [A Rec.Mode] menu.

Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Movies 1p.109

Selecting the Quality Level of Movies 1p.110

Appropriate Sizes (Recorded Pixels) According to Use

640 (640×480)

320 (320×240) Smaller file size allows a longer time recording.

The default setting is 640 (640×480).

Viewing high-quality movies at VGA size. The recordable time is shorter.

Sound

hr.

Approximate Recordable Time by Size (Recorded Pixels) and

Quality

Quality Level

Recorded Pixels

640 (640×480) 46 min. 0 sec. 57 min. 38 sec. 1 hr. 9 min. 11 sec.

320 (320×240) 2 hr. 57 min. 56 sec. 3 hr. 41 min. 3 sec. 4 hr. 14 min. 52 sec.

The default setting is C.

• The table above indicates the approximate recording times when using a 1GB SD Memory Card.

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

Best

Better

Good

Getting Started

Initial Settings (Setting the Display Language and the Date and Time)

Power switch

Getting Started

Four-way controller

OK button

In this operating manual, the four-way controller is described as shown below.

Four-way controller (2) Four-way controller (5)

Four-way controller (3) Four-way controller (4)

MODE

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

If the Language/ screen appears:

1p.29 - 30 “Setting the Display Language”, “Setting the

Date and Time”

If the Date Adjust screen appears:

1p.30 “Setting the Date and Time”

If you want to change the initial settings, refer to “Changing the Date and Time” (p.180) and “Changing the Display Language” (p.184).

Setting the Display Language

You can select the language in which the menus and error messages are displayed from the following: [English], [French], [German], [Spanish], [Portuguese], [Italian], [Dutch], [Danish], [Swedish], [Finnish], [Polish], [Czech], [Hungarian], [Turkish], [Russian], [Thai] and [Japanese].

1 Use the four-way controller

English

(2345) to select a language.

2 Press the OK button. 3 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [W].

Dansk Svenska

Deutsch

Suomi Polski

Italiano

Magyar

Nederlands

Cancel

4 Press the four-way controller (5)

to display the Hometown screen.

5 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the desired

city (Hometown).

6 Press the four-way controller (3).

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

7 Use the four-way controller (45) to select [O (On) /

P (Off)].

8 Press the OK button.

The Initial Setting screen appears.

9 Press the OK button.

The Date Adjust screen appears.

Getting Started

Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time and the display style.

1 Press the four-way controller (5).

Getting Started

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

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select the date display style.

Date Adjust

Date Style

Date

Time

Cancel

mm/dd/yy

24h

01/01/2008

0:00

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to [24h].

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

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

5 Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame returns to [Date Style].

6 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Date].

7 Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to the month.

8 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the month.

Change the day and year in the same manner. Next, change the time. If you have selected [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am

and pm corresponding to the time.

9 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready for taking pictures.

Date Adjust

Date Style

Date

Time

Cancel

Date Adjust

Date Style

Date

Time

Cancel

Date Adjust

Date Style

Date

Time

Cancel

mm/dd/yy

24h

01/01/2008

0:00

mm/dd/yy

24h

01/01/2008

0:00

mm/dd/yy

24h

01/01/2008

0:00

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

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

• You can cancel the settings for the Initial Setting by pressing the MENU button. If you take pictures without completing the Initial Setting, either the [Language/ ] screen or [Date Adjust] screen will appear next time you turn on the camera.

• You can change your settings for the Initial Setting later using the [H Set-up] menu. Language: “Changing the Display Language” (p.184) City, Daylight saving time: “Setting the World Time” (p.182) Date and Time: “Changing the Date and Time” (p.180)

• The video output format is automatically set according to the language you have selected. If the output format is different from the one used in your country or region, change the format following the procedures described in “Changing the Video Output Format” (p.187).

Language Video Output Format

English (English) NTSC

French ( ) PAL

German (Deutsch) PAL

Spanish ( ) PAL

Portuguese ( ) PAL

Italian (Italiano) PAL

Netherlands (Nederlands) PAL

Danish (Dansk) PAL

Swedish (Svenska) PAL

Finnish (Suomi) PAL

Polish (Polski) PAL

Czech ( ) PAL

Hungarian (Magyar) PAL

Turkish ( ) PAL

Russian ( ) PAL

Thai ( ) PAL

Japanese NTSC

Getting Started

Quick Start

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Taking Still Pictures

Power switch Shutter release button

Zoom button

Quick Start

OK/Display button

Green button

The simplest procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.

1 Press the power switch.

The camera turns on.

2 Compose the picture on the

display.

The camera AF will focus on the area within the focus frame. Press the zoom button to change the size of the subject. Zoom button(

Zoom button( While Face Priority is set to On, a yellow focus frame appears on the subjects’ faces when they are recognized by the camera. The position and the size of the frame change while the camera continues to adjust the focus on the moving subjects.

x) : Enlarges the subject.

w) : Diminishes the subject.

Focus frame

3 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display will light green when the camera is in focus.

4 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken. The image appears on the display for 0.5 seconds (Instant Review). The image is recorded on the SD Memory Card installed in the camera, or in the built-in memory of the camera.

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Pressing the shutter release button

Press the shutter release button slowly in two steps. This allows for exact focusing as well as preventing camera shake.

Basic way of shutter release

1 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

Lightly press the shutter release button until you feel the click on your finger.

2 Confirm the focus frame on the

display turns green.

Hold the shutter release button and wait until the focus frame turns green. The camera is in focus.

The camera is in focus.

3 Press the shutter release button

fully.

Press it down slowly until the shutter is released.

The picture is taken.

You can press the shutter release button all the way down (single step) when Focus Mode is set to Standard (Autofocus) and One push PF in the [A Rec.Mode] menu is set to On. (1 p.114) This allows you to release the shutter at the right moment. The pictures are taken as deep-focus (pan focus) shots.

Quick Start

Even if you press the shutter button all the way down when using the flash, you cannot take a picture until the flash is charged.

Focus lock

When you have difficulty in auto focusing on a subject, try the procedures below.

You may have difficulty in auto focusing on such subjects as:

• Subject contrast is very low. (a blue sky, solid white walls, etc.)

• Dark places, black objects, or subjects that cannot reflect light.

• Areas of strongly reflected light or backlit subjects

• Fine patterns

Quick Start

• Rapidly moving objects

• When a distant object and a close object are both in the focus frame.

1 Find an alternate subject that is at the same distance

from the camera as the desired subject.

2 Focus on the alternate subject.

Locate it in the focus frame on the display.

3 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame turns green when the camera is in focus.

4 While holding the shutter release button halfway, move

the camera to obtain the desired composition.

The focus is locked at the point you set in step 3 even if you recompose. (Focus lock)

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

Instant Review

By default, the image is displayed on the display for 0.5 seconds right after shooting (Instant Review). You can change the display time for the Instant Review. (1p.112) If you set it longer, you can delete the image while it is displayed on the display.

1 Press the Green/i button while the image is displayed.

The screen for deleting the image appears.

2 Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete] and

press the OK button.

The displayed image is deleted.

Brightening the Display

You can temporarily brighten the display to improve viewing. (LCD Bright Mode) It is useful when you view the display outdoors or in brighter places.

1 In Capture mode, press and hold the OK/Display button

for more than 1 second.

The display turns brighter for a certain amount of time.

You can cancel the function by doing either of the followings.

- Switch the display mode to LCD Backlight Off. (

- Turn off the camera.

1 p.56)

Quick Start

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Playing Back Still Pictures

Quick Start

Q button

Four-way controller

OK/Display button

Green button

Playing Back an Image

You can display the still picture you have just taken.

1 Press the Q button after taking a

picture.

The image appears on the display. When you press and hold the OK/Display button for more than 1 second, the LCD Bright Mode is activated. The display turns brighter for a certain amount of time. ∗ (Face Priority icon) is displayed only for images that were taken

with Face Priority and that have Face Priority data embedded.

Zoom Display 1p.129

Playing Back the Previous or Next Image

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

1 Press the Q button after taking a picture.

The image appears on the display.

2 Press the four-way controller (45).

Four-way controller (4): Displays the previous image. Four-way controller (5): Displays the next image.

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Deleting the Displayed Image

Delete

100-00 10

All

1 Press the Green/i button when

playing back an image.

File No.

100-0010

The screen for deleting the image appears.

2 Press the four-way controller (2)

to select [Delete] and press the OK button.

The displayed image is deleted.

All

Delete

Cancel

OKOKOKAll

3 Press the Q button again or press the shutter release

button halfway.

The camera is ready for taking pictures.

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

• You can enlarge the displayed image by pressing the zoom button. (If you press the zoom button to enlarge a rotated image, the enlarged image will return to its original position. If you stop enlarging the image, the image will be rotated again.)

• If there is no image stored, the message [No image/sound] appears.

Zoom Display 1p.129

Quick Start

Deleting a Single Image, Movie or Sound

1p.139

Common Operations

Turning the Camera On and Off

Power switch, Power indicator

Q button

Common Operations

Turning the Camera On in Capture Mode

Press the power switch.

The power indicator lights up in green. The lens extends and the camera turns on in the “Capture mode”. The camera is ready for taking pictures by pressing the shutter release button. You can switch to other modes by pressing the Q button.

• Press the Q button once to switch to the “Playback mode”. (The

lens is not retracted.)

• Press and hold the Q button for 2 seconds to switch to the

“Playback mode”. (The lens is retracted.)

• Press and hold the Q button for more than 4 seconds to show the

images stored in the built-in memory with the SD memory card installed.

2 Press the power switch again.

The camera turns off with the lens retracted.

If you press and hold the power switch for a while, the camera will be turned off.

Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode 1p.55

Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode

1 Press the power switch while pressing the Q button.

The power indicator lights green and the camera turns on in the “Playback mode” with the lens retracted. To switch to the “Capture mode”, press the Q button again.

Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.36

Common Operations

Using the Button Functions

(4)

Common Operations

Capture Mode

w/x Zoom button

Changes the size of the subject. (1p.32, p.89)

Q button

Switches to the Playback mode. When pressed again, returns to Capture mode. (1p.36)

Four-way controller (2345)

(q5) Changes the focus mode. (1p.91) (g2) Changes the drive mode. (1p.83 to p.88) (X 3) Displays the Capture Mode Palette. (1p.50) (

b4) Changes the flash mode. (1p.94)

OK/Display button

Changes the information displayed on the display. (1p.55) When you press and hold the button for more than 1 second, the LCD Bright Mode is activated. The display turns brighter for a certain amount of time. (

Green/i button

Enters Green Mode. (1 You can assign a different function to the Green button by selecting [Green Button] in the [A Rec.Mode] menu. (1p.115)

MENU button

Displays the [A Rec.Mode] menus. (1 You can enter Demo Mode when you press and hold the button for more than 5 seconds, even if the [A Rec.Mode] menu is displayed. Pressing any button while in Demo Mode will return you to Capture Mode.

In this operating manual, the four-way controller is described as shown below.

MODE

button

Turns the Face Priority on and off.

p.62)

p.44)

Four-way controller (2) Four-way controller (5)

Four-way controller (3)

Four-way controller

p.35)

Playback Mode

w/x Zoom button

Press w/f in single-image display to switch to nine-image display. Press x/y to return to the previous display. (1p.135)

Press x/y to enlarge the image in single-image display. Press w/f to return to the previous display. (1p.129) Press w/f in nine-image display to switch to the calendar display. (1p.135)

Q button

Switches to Capture mode. When switched to the Playback mode by pressing the Q button in Voice Recording mode, pressing the Q button again switches to the Voice Recording mode.

Four-way controller (2345)

For playing back still images

(45) : Displays the previous or next image in single-image display.

(

1p.36)

When rotating the displayed image, the image is rotated 90 degrees clockwise each time you press the (5), and 90 degrees

(3) : Displays the Playback Mode Palette. (

counter clockwise each time you press the (4). (

(2345) : Moves the display area of the enlarged image. (

Selects an image in nine-image display. ( Selects a date in calendar display. (

1p.54)

1p.135)

For playing back movies

(2) : Plays back and pauses a movie. (1p.133) (45) : Frame forwards, frame reverses, fast forwards, fast rewinds and

rewinds a movie during playback. (1p.133)

(3) : Stops a movie during playback. (

1p.133)

1p.158)

1p.135)

Common Operations

1p.129)

Common Operations

For playing back voice recording files (1p.126)

(

2) : Starts playback. When pressed again, pauses playback.

(

45) : Selects a recorded file before playback. Performs the following

operations during playback. Files with no recorded indexes:

4) Rewinds five seconds.

(

5) Advances five seconds.

( Files with recorded indexes: (

4) Starts playback from the previous index.

5) Starts playback from the next index.

(

OK/Display button

Changes the information displayed on the display. (1p.134) When you press and hold the button for more than 1 second, the LCD Bright Mode is activated. The display turns brighter for a certain amount of time. (1p.36) Returns to a single-image display in nine-image display. ( Displays the selected image full screen in calendar display. (

Green/i button

Deletes an image, sound or movie during playback. (1p.139)

MENU button

Displays the You can enter Demo Mode when you press and hold the button for more than 5 seconds, even if the [H Set-up] menu is displayed. Pressing any button while in Demo Mode will change the mode to Capture Mode.

[H Set-up]

menus

. (1p.44)

1p.135)

Voice Recording Mode

Shutter release button

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

Q button

Switches to Playback mode. (1p.126) When pressed again, returns to Voice Recording mode.

OK/Display button

Turns the display on and off.

MENU button

When pressed during recording, an index can be added. Pressing this button while in recording standby displays the [A Rec.Mode] menu, while in playback standby the [H Set-up] menu is displayed.

(1p.44)

Common Operations

Setting the Menus

Press the MENU button to display the menu on the display. There are two different menus, [A Rec.Mode] menu and [H Set-up] menu.

How to Set the Menus

The button operation guide appears at the bottom of the display while you are making settings for the menus.

Common Operations

1 Press the MENU button.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. The selected area is highlighted. (Pressing the MENU button in Playback mode displays the

Set-up] menu.)

2 Press the four-way controller (45).

Each press switches between [A Rec.Mode] menu and [H Set-up] menu.

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

Moves the highlight up or down.

4 Press the four-way controller (5).

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

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

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

To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures

6 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The setting is saved and the camera enters the “Capture mode”. When the shutter release button is pressed fully, the picture is taken.

To Save the Setting and Begin Playback of Images

6 Press the Q button.

The setting is saved and the camera enters the “Playback mode”.

To Save the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations

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

The setting is saved and the screen returns to Step 3.

To Cancel the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations

6 Press the MENU button.

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

The MENU button functions differ depending on the screen activated at the time. See the button operation guide displayed at the bottom of the display.

Exit : Saves the current setting, exit the operation and return

Cancel: Cancels the current selection, exit the operation and

•

If you press the MENU button with the pull-down menu displayed, the setting is cancelled.

• If you press the OK button, the MENU button or the four-way controller (4) with the pull-down menu displayed, the menu returns to the screen used for selecting an item.

• The menu is exited automatically one minute after the last operation.

to the original screen (Capture or Playback mode).

: Saves the current setting and return to Step 1.

return to Step 3.

Common Operations

Example of Menu Operation

MENU button

[A Rec.Mode] Menu [H Set-up] Menu

Rec.Mode

Common Operations

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

Rec.Mode

Memory Green Button Sharpness Saturation Contrast Date Imprint

12M

AWB

AUTO 800

Exit

OK OK

12M

AWB

AUTO 800

Exit

12M

AWB

AUTO 800

Exit

Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ Folder Name Date

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

4’

Memory

Face Priority Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode Zoom Position MF Position

Set-up

English

Exit

12M

AWB

Auto

Cancel

Select Screen

Cancel

To the next screen

Menu List

[A Rec.Mode] Menu

Item Description Page

Recorded Pixels For selecting the number of pixels p.96

Quality Level For selecting the image compression ratio p.98

White Balance For adjusting the color balance according to lighting p.100

AF Setting

Focusing Area For changing the area of the autofocus p.102

Focus Limiter

Aux.AF Light

AE Metering

Sensitivity For setting the sensitivity p.106

EV Compensation For adjusting the exposure between –2.0EV and +2.0EV

Recorded Pixels For selecting the recorded pixels of the movie p.109

Movie

Quality Level For selecting the quality level of the movie p.110

Movie SR

Digital Zoom For taking digital zoom pictures p.90

Instant Review For setting the Instant Review time p.112

D-Range Comp.

One push PF

Memory

Green Button

Sharpness

Saturation For setting the saturation p.119

Contrast For setting the contrast

Date Imprint For imprinting the date on still pictures.

For limiting the focusing range of the lens in accordance with the shooting conditions

For focusing with auxiliary AF light when the subject is dim and the autofocus does not function properly

For setting the metering method to determine the exposure

For compensating for camera shake of the movie automatically

For making dark portions brighter while keeping the exposure level for the entire image

For pressing the shutter release button all the way down (single step) to shorten the shutter delay when taking a picture

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

For registering a function on the Green button p.115

For setting the sharpness

p.103

p.104

p.105

p.108

p.111

p.113

p.114

p.122

p.118

p.120

p.121

Common Operations

[H Set-up] Menu

Item Description Page

Format For formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory p.176

Sound

Date Adjust For adjusting the date, time, and display style p.180

World Time For setting the world time p.182

Language/

Folder Name For selecting the way of naming image folders p.185

USB Connection For changing the USB connection mode p.186

Video Out For setting the video output format p.187

Common Operations

Brightness Level For changing the brightness of the display p.188

Power Saving For setting the Power Saving function p.189

Quick Zoom

Auto Power Off For turning off the power automatically p.190

Guide Display

Reset For returning the camera settings to defaults p.191

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

For changing the language in which menus and messages appear

For displaying the image at the maximum magnification by pressing the zoom button once

For showing the mode selected on the screen in Capture mode, and the function of the Green button. For showing the description for the selected item on the Mode Palette.

p.177

p.184

p.130

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Operating the Mode Palette

Press the four-way controller (3) to display the Mode Palette on the display. There are two different Mode Palettes, the “Capture Mode Palette” and the “Playback Mode Palette.” You can activate the Capture mode most appropriate for the shooting conditions or edit the taken images just by selecting the icons.

How to operate the Mode Palette

The button operation guide appears at the bottom of the display while you are using the Mode Palette.

1 Press the four-way controller (3).

In Capture mode, the “Capture Mode Palette” appears. In Playback mode, the “Playback Mode Palette” appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select an icon. 3 Press the OK button.

The screen for the selected mode appears.

Common Operations

Mode Palette List

Capture Mode Palette

Auto Picture

OKMENU

Cancel

Common Operations

• Some functions may not be available or may not function fully depending on the shooting mode. For details, refer to “Available functions for each Capture mode” (1p.196).

• When you select an icon on the Mode Palette, waiting for about 3 seconds, the description for the selected mode appears. You can set whether or not the description appears with the “Guide Display” on the “u Set-up” menu. (1p.191)

•For z/ / and /i, press the OK button to switch to the selected icon. Only the icon of the selected mode is displayed on the Mode Palette. If you change the selection, the newly selected icons replace the previous ones.

There are 18 available shooting modes.

1 b Auto Picture

Use this mode to select the best shooting mode automatically. (p.64)

2 R Program

The basic shooting mode. You can let the camera set the functions or choose various functions yourself. (p.66)

3 A Night Scene

Ideal for taking night views. It is best to use a tripod in this mode. Use the flash if including people in your picture. (p.77)

4 C Movie

Use this mode for taking movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. (p.79)

5 O Voice Recording

Use this mode to record sound files. Be careful not to cover the microphone on the top of the camera with your hand. (p.124)

6 q Landscape

Use this mode for taking landscape views. The depth of field encompasses a wide area. (p.67)

7 < Flower

Use this mode for taking bright, colorful pictures of flowers with soft outlines. (p.67)

8 z Natural Skin Tone

Adjusts the color and brightness to reproduce skin tone more beautifully than Portrait mode. (p.69)

9 Portrait

Use this mode for taking pictures of people. Gives your subject a bright, healthy look. (p.69)

0 Half-length Portrait

Use this mode for taking pictures of people from the chest up. (p.69)

a C Kids

Ideal for taking pictures of children who are moving around. Gives your subject a bright, healthy look. (p.71)

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b Sport

Ideal for taking fast-moving action shots. The camera keeps the moving subject in focus until the shutter release button is pressed. (p.73)

c i Surf & Snow

For capturing images with dazzling backgrounds, such as beaches or snowy mountains. (p.73)

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d E Pet

Ideal for taking pictures of pets. The camera keeps the moving pet in focus until the shutter release button is pressed. You can select settings according to the color of your pet’s coat. (p.75)

e B Text

Use this mode to take clear pictures of text. You can change the image to black and white or reverse the colors. (p.76)

f D Food

Use this mode for taking pictures of food. The increased saturation gives pictures a bright, vivid finish. (p.67)

g 4 Digital SR (Blur Reduction)

Use this mode to take pictures indoors or in low light conditions. The camera reduces camera shake by increasing shutter speed and sensitivity. (p.78)

h Y Frame Composite

Use this mode to take pictures with a frame. The number of recorded pixels is fixed at h. (p.81)

Face Recognition

Face Priority is always on in b (Auto Picture mode), (Portrait mode), z (Natural Skin Tone mode), (Half-length Portrait mode) and C (Kids mode). This function recognizes faces, focuses, and performs exposure compensation when capturing images. In modes other than Voice Recording mode, pressing the button turns on Face Priority displaying the (Face Priority icon) on the display.

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If the camera cannot recognize the location of the subject’s face, the camera focuses using the normal Focusing Area (Multiple).

• The Face Recognition function may not work if the subject is wearing sunglasses, has part of the face covered, or is not looking toward the camera.

Common Operations

Playback Mode Palette

Slideshow

OKMENU

Cancel

Icon Item Description Page

Common Operations

Slideshow For playing recorded images successively

Resize For changing the size and quality level of images

Cropping

Image/ Sound Copy

Image

Rotation

Color Filter For processing images using the color filter

Digital Filter

Brightness

Filter

Movie Edit For editing movies

Red-eye

Compensation

Voice Memo

Protect

DPOF

Start-up Screen

Frame

Composite

For cropping images and saving them as separate images

For copying files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa

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For applying special effects such as the illustration effect or the slim effect to still pictures according to your taste

For adjusting the brightness of images using a filter

For retouching red-eyes, a phenomenon that can happen when shooting with a flash

For adding a voice memo to an image

For protecting images and sounds to avoid accidental erasure

For printing images from a DPOF compatible printer or at a printing service

For setting the Start-up screen

For adding a decorative frame to a still picture

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When you select an icon on the Mode Palette, waiting for about 3 seconds, the description for the selected mode appears.

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Changing the Mode

In the “Capture mode”, you can take pictures. In the “Playback mode”, you can play back or delete pictures.

Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode

To switch from the “Capture mode” to the “Playback mode”

Press the Q button.

To switch from the “Playback mode” to the “Capture mode”

Press the Q button or press the shutter release button halfway.

Selecting the Capture Mode

Display the “Capture Mode Palette” and select the icon for a desired mode. (1p.50)

Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode

In the Capture mode, press the OK/Display button to switch the “display modes”. There are 5 display modes for the Capture mode.

Normal Display

Shooting information is displayed when the power is turned on.

1 Capture mode 2 D-Range Comp. 3 Flash mode 4 Drive mode 5 Focus mode 6 Focus frame 7 Digital zoom 8 Card/Built-in memory 9 Battery indicator 10 Remaining number of recordable images 11 Date and time 12World time setting 13 Date icon 14 Camera shake warning 15 Shutter speed 16 Aperture 17 Face Priority icon

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ISO AUTO

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

1 Recorded Pixels 2 Quality Level 3 White Balance 4 AE Metering 5 Sensitivity 6 Histogram

Grid Display

The grids divide the screen into nine parts. These grids will help you to improve composition.

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No icons

No shooting information is displayed.

• The focus frame appears in Autofocus mode.

• If any of the settings are changed, the icon of the setting appears for a few seconds.

LCD Backlight Off

The display is turned off.

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• If you press and hold the OK/Display button for more than 1 second, the LCD Bright Mode is activated. The display turns brighter for a certain amount of time. (1p.35)

• Under shooting conditions where camera shake is likely to occur,

(Anti-shake warning) will be displayed. Take pictures with

the camera secured on a tripod or other stable surface.

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All the camera buttons function as usual even when the LCD backlight is off. Press the shutter release button to take pictures as usual.

Using Histogram

A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image on the horizontal axis and the number of pixels on the vertical axis (distribution chart of the brightness). The histogram will help you detect the brightness of the image you have taken. For instance, the graph peak tends to appear on the left side for a darker image, and the graph peak

Number of pixels

Brightness

(Dark) (Bright)

tends to appear on the right side for a brighter image. In general, when the exposure metering of your image is well-balanced, the graph peaks tend to appear in the middle. On the contrary, when the exposure metering of the subject is imbalanced, that is with dark areas and/or bright areas, the peaks will appear on the sides rather than in the middle.

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Dark Neutral Bright

Shutter release button

Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function

“Camera shake” occurs when you jiggle your hands while taking pictures. “Blurring” is likely to occur when you take pictures of moving subject. This

camera features image compensation systems and functions that work

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for both “camera shake” and “blurring”. Enjoy taking still pictures and movies without worrying about image blur.

Digital SR mode

The mode allows you to set the sensitivity to maximum ISO3200. The higher shutter speed enables the reduction of both “camera shake” and “blurring”.

“Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring in Pictures (Digital SR Mode)” 1p.78

Movie SR function (Movie Shake Reduction)

The Movie Shake Reduction function electronically compensates for image blur. It allows you to take smooth movies without worrying about camera shake.

“Compensating for Camera Shake While Taking Movies (Movie SR)” 1p.111

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Shutter release button

Four-way controller

OK button

Focus on a “specific person” while pressing the

button

When taking pictures of multiple people, you can focus on a specific person. After turning on Face Priority, press the button to use Face Selector.

Turn on Face Priority

Face Priority is on if is shown in the upper left of the display in Capture mode.

If is not shown, press the button so that appears.

Face Priority icon

Using Face Selector

Use this function to select a single person to focus on from within a group.

1 Compose the picture with Face

Priority on.

A frame appears over recognized faces.

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This activates the Face Selector function. There are triangles on the top, bottom, left, and right of the frame around the person currently in focus.

3 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to select the person you want to focus on.

4 Press the OK button.

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The main frame (yellow) appears over the face you want to focus on. The face recognized by the main frame continues to be recognized as long as it remains within the composition. ∗ When a face is recognized by the main

frame, the triangles on the frame turn to face inward.

5 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display will light green when the camera is in focus.

6 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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• Up to 15 faces can be recognized.

• When you turn on Face Selector, the person closest to the center with the most visible face shown on the display is initially selected.

• If the person moves or the arrangement is changed after selecting a face with Face Selector, you must reselect a face. This avoids focusing on the wrong person.

• The face of the person selected with Face Selector is shown first while enlarging faces in Playback mode.

• If you switch to Face Selector and either press OK or do nothing for 5 seconds, the selection information at that point is saved and the Face Priority screen appears.

• When Face Priority is on, both “Face Recognition AF (Auto Focus)” and “Face Recognition AE (Auto Exposure)” are active during shooting regardless of the Capture mode or whether Face Selector is used.

• “Face Recognition AF” and “Face Recognition AE” may not work if the subject’s face is partly covered, for example, with sunglasses, or when the subject does not face the camera.

• During Continuous Shooting, face information is recorded for the first image only.

Face Priority is always on and pressing the button switches between Face Priority and Face Selection in the following modes.

• Auto Picture

• Natural Skin Tone

•Portrait

• Half-length Portrait

•Kids You can also turn Face Priority on or off and switch to Face Selection by pressing the button in the other modes.

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Shutter release button

Green button

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)

In the Green Mode, you can enjoy easy picture taking just by pressing the shutter release button.

“Face Recognition AF” and “Face Recognition AE” are activated in Face

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Priority. When you point the camera at your subject’s face, the camera automatically recognizes it, adjusting both focus and exposure.

1 Press the Green button in Capture

mode.

The camera enters the Green Mode. Press the Green button again to return to the previous status.

2 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The focus frame on the display will light green when the camera is in focus.

3 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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In the Green Mode, you cannot change the information displayed on the display by pressing the OK/Display button.

• In the Green Mode, you cannot display the [A Rec.Mode] menu or the Capture Mode Palette. If you try to show them, the message [Green mode must be canceled to use this function.] and - (key lock icon) appear.

• When the camera switches from the Green Mode to Playback Mode, you cannot display the [H Set-up] menu by pressing the MENU button. If you try to show it, the message [Green mode must be canceled to use this function.] and - (key lock icon) appear.

• When the camera is turned off in the Green Mode, it starts up in the Green Mode next time you turn on the camera.

You can assign other functions to the Green button. (1p.115)

The list below shows the settings for the Green Mode.

Flash mode Drive mode

Focus mode

Recorded Pixels Quality level D White Balance F Focusing Area J Focus Limiter O Aux.AF Light O AE Metering [ Sensitivity EV Compensation Digital Zoom O Instant Review D-Range Comp. P One push PF O Sharpness Saturation Contrast Date Imprint P

The default is , (Auto). a (Flash Off) can be selected. The default is 9 (Standard). g (Self-timer) can be selected. The default is = (Standard). q (Macro mode) or 3 (Pan focus)

can be selected.

(Better)

(Auto)

(Multiple) (On) (On)

(Multi-segment) AUTO 800 ±0.0

(On)

0.5sec

(Off)

(On)

(Standard) (Standard) (Standard)

(Off)

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OK button

Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode)

In b (Auto Picture mode), the camera selects the most appropriate capture mode from - (Normal mode), A (Night Scene mode), q

(Landscape mode) and (Portrait mode) just by pressing the shutter

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release button. Face Priority must be on for “Face Recognition AF” and “Face Recognition AE” to be active. When you point the camera at your subject’s face, the camera automatically recognizes it, adjusting both focus and exposure. Face Priority is always on in Auto Picture mode.

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

The Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller

Auto Picture

(2345) to select b (Auto Picture mode).

3 Press the OK button.

4 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The focus frame on the display will light green when the camera is in focus, and the selected mode icon will appear on the top left of the display.

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5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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• In Auto Picture mode, the exposure is fixed to ±0.0. (1p.108)

• When the camera selects Portrait mode, “Face Recognition AF” and “Face Recognition AE” are activated. When you point the camera at your subject’s face, the camera automatically recognizes it, adjusting focus and exposure to take a high-quality picture. (1p.69)

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Shutter release button

Four-way controller

OK button

Setting the Functions (Program Mode)

In R (Program mode), the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can select other

functions such as the Flash Mode or Continuous Shooting mode.

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

The Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller

Program

(2345) to select R (Program mode).

3 Press the OK button. 4 Set the functions you want to use.

Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions” (p.91 - 121) for details of how to set the functions.

5 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display will light green when the camera is in focus.

6 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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Cancel

OKMENU

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

OK button

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

You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene. There are 11 available modes in Picture mode.

Landscape Lets you capture the natural colors of landscape views.

Flower Lets you take brightly colored flower pictures.

Natural Skin

Tone

Portrait

Half-length Portrait

Kids

Sport

Surf & Snow

E Pet Lets you take clear pictures of pets to fit their hair color.

Text

K Food Lets you take appetizing pictures of prepared food.

1 Press the four-way controller (3)

in Capture mode.

The Mode Palette appears.

Lets you take pictures with the soft flash to produce beautiful skin tones.

Lets you take portraits with spatial effect, by emphasizing the person.

Ideal for taking pictures of people from the chest up.

Ideal for taking pictures of moving children. Also gives them a healthy look.

Lets you take clear pictures of moving subjects with a high shutter speed.

Lets you take photos against dazzling backgrounds like beaches or snow-covered mountains.

Lets you take clear pictures of text or writing. Also lets you turn colored text black/white or reverse color.

Auto Picture

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Cancel

OKMENU

Use the four-way controller ( to select a desired mode.

For example, select q (Landscape mode).

Press the OK button.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display will light green when the camera is in focus.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

In Picture modes, Saturation, Contrast, Sharpness, White Balance

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and AE Metering are automatically set to their default settings. You cannot change these settings.

2345

)

Landscape

Cancel

Picture modes

OKMENU

Shutter release button

Portrait

Half-length Portrait

Natural Skin Tone

Cancel

Four-way controller

OK button

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

In z (Natural Skin Tone mode), (Portrait mode) and (Half-length Portrait mode), “Face Recognition AF” and “Face Recognition AE” are activated. When you point the camera at your subject’s face, the camera automatically recognizes it, adjusting both focus and exposure. Face Priority is always on in these 3 modes.

Natural Skin

Tone

Portrait

Half-length Portrait

Lets you take pictures with the soft flash for more beautiful skin tones.

Lets you take portraits with spatial effect, by emphasizing the person.

Lets you take more beautiful half-length portraits.

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

The Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select

(Natural Skin Tone mode).

If the (Portrait mode) or (Half-length Portrait mode) icons are displayed, select one and press the OK button.

3 Press the OK button.

The selected icon is displayed.

Natural Skin Tone

Half-length Portrait

Portrait

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4 Press the four-way controller (23) to select

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(Portrait mode), z (Natural Skin Tone mode) or (Halflength Portrait mode).

5 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready for taking pictures in the selected mode. When the camera recognizes the subject’s face, a yellow focus frame appears on it. The position and the size of the frame change while the camera continues to adjust the focus on the moving subject.

6 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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The focus frame on the display will light green when the camera is in focus. Using Face Priority in Half-length Portrait mode automatically zooms to show the shooting area.

7 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken. “Data being processed” may appear in Natural Skin Tone mode. When Natural Skin Tone processing is complete, the normal capture screen appears.

• If the camera cannot recognize the subject’s face, the camera focuses using the Focusing Area (Multiple).

• “Face Recognition AF” and “Face Recognition AE” may not work if the subject’s face is partly covered, for example, with sunglasses, or when the subject does not face the camera.

• The AE metering mode is fixed to Multi-segment.

• When you select Auto Picture mode and the camera automatically switches to Portrait mode, “Face Recognition AF” and “Face Recognition AE” are activated.

• Software rendering is ineffective when the face recognition function (p.53) does not operate in Natural Skin Tone mode.

• Red-eye reduction is automatically performed when using Facial Recognition in Natural Skin Tone mode, Portrait mode, or HalfLength Portrait mode with the flash mode set to Auto or Flash On.

• The recordable image size is fixed to h in Half-Length Portrait mode.

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OK button

Taking Pictures of Kids (Kids Mode)

C (Kids mode) is ideal for taking pictures of moving children. Also gives them a healthy look. “Face Recognition AF” and “Face Recognition AE” are activated. When you point the camera at your subject’s face, the camera automatically recognizes it, adjusting both focus and exposure. Face Priority is always on in Kids mode.

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

The Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to select C (Kids mode).

Press the OK button.

When the camera recognizes the subject’s face, a yellow focus frame appears on it. The position and the size of the frame change while the camera continues to adjust the focus on the moving subject.

Cancel

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4 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display will light green when the camera is in focus.

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

• “Face Recognition AF” and “Face Recognition AE” may not work if the subject’s face is partly covered, for example, with sunglasses, or when the subject does not face the camera.

• The AE metering mode is fixed to Multi-segment.

• The automatic tracking AF function is activated. The camera continues to adjust the focus on the moving subject even after you press the shutter release button halfway.

• Red-eye reduction is automatically performed when using Facial Recognition in Kids mode with the flash mode set to Auto or Flash On.

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Shutter release button

Surf & Snow

Sport

Cancel

Four-way controller

OK button

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

Sport Lets you take pictures of fast moving subjects.

Surf & Snow

Lets you take photos against dazzling backgrounds like ocean beaches or ski slopes.

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

The Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select

(Sport mode).

When i (Surf & Snow mode) is previously selected, is displayed on the Mode Palette. Select (Surf & Snow mode) then.

3 Press the OK button.

The selected icon is displayed.

Sport

Cancel

4 Press the four-way controller

(23) to select (Sport mode) or i (Surf & Snow mode).

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5 Press the OK button.

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The camera is ready for taking pictures in the selected mode.

6 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display will light green when the camera is in focus.

7 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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• The fixed settings for White Balance, AE Metering, Saturation, Contrast, and Sharpness for each mode are permanent and cannot be changed.

• In the Sports mode, the flash cannot be used, the AF light is off, and the AF area is set to automatic tracking AF, but these settings can be changed.

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OK button

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

In E (Pet mode), you can take pictures that show natural hair color of your pet. Select the appropriate icon depending on what color your pet is (closer to black or white or in between).

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

The Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller (

2345

) to select E (Pet mode).

3 Press the OK button.

The screen for selecting the pet mode appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select E, F, F, H, G or G.

There are two types of pet icon; dogs’ and cats’. Selecting either the cat or dog icon does not affect the resulting picture. Select whichever you prefer.

5 Press the OK button.

The desired Pet mode is selected and the camera is ready for taking pictures.

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halfway.

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

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7 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

When you select Pet mode or Sport mode, the automatic tracking AF function is activated and the camera continues to adjust the focus on the moving subject even after the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

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This 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.

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

The Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select

(Text mode).

3 Press the OK button.

The screen for selecting the Text mode appears.

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Text Contrast

Cancel

4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select , , , .

Color Maintains original colored text.

Neg. Color Reverses colored text.

B&W Turns colored text black/white.

Neg. B&W Reverses black/white text.

Press the four-way controller (45) to adjust the contrast.

5 Press the OK button.

The desired text mode is selected and the camera is ready for taking pictures.

6 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

7 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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Four-way controller

OK button

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode)

You can take pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes, with the appropriate settings.

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

The Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to select

A (Night Scene

Night Scene

mode).

3 Press the OK button. 4 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The focus frame on the display will light green when the camera is in focus.

Cancel

OKMENU

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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Total recording time will be longer when the picture is taken at slower shutter speed (approximately 1/4 second or slower), because the noise reduction function is activated to reduce noise.

The shutter speed becomes slower when taking pictures of dark scenes. The camera shake is likely to occur under such condition. Take pictures with the camera secured on a tripod or other stable surface to prevent it from shaking.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

OK button

Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring in Pictures (Digital SR Mode)

(Digital SR) mode allows you to set the sensitivity higher than other

modes to reduce camera shake and blurring. Shutter speed and

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aperture are set automatically according to the sensitivity value you set. Use the mode under the shooting conditions that camera shake or blurring tend to occur.

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

The Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller

Digital SR

(2345) to select (Digital SR mode).

3 Press the OK button. 4 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The focus frame on the display will light green when the camera is in focus.

Cancel

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

• The recorded pixels are fixed to 5M and cannot be changed.

• In Digital SR mode, the sensitivity can now be set to 3200. When using the auto settings, sensitivity is automatically set within a range of 64 to 1600. (1p.106)

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Four-way controller

OK button

Taking Movies (Movie Mode)

This mode enables you to take movies with sound.

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

The Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to select mode).

C (Movie

3 Press the OK button.

The following shooting information appears on the display and the camera is ready for taking movies.

1 Movie mode icon 2 3

Card/Built-in memory

5 Movie SR On

Flash Off icon

4 Recordable time 6 Face Priority icon

4 Press the shutter release button.

Shooting starts. Press the zoom button to change the size of the subject using Digital Zoom. Zoom button (x) : Enlarges the subject.

Zoom button (

5 Press the shutter release button.

Shooting ends.

w): Diminishes the subject.

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Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed

If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second, the movie will be taken for as long as you keep the button pressed. Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button.

When you enter Movie mode, the Face Priority setting is the same as that used last in Capture mode. The settings can be changed.

• The followings are not available in Movie mode.

-Flash

- Continuous Shooting

- Multi-exposure

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- Operating with a remote control unit

- Optical zoom and Intelligent Zoom

• Set Movie SR to Off in [A Rec.Mode] menu to use Digital Zoom in Movie mode. (1p.111)

• The Focusing Area is fixed to Spot, and the Focus Limiter and the auxiliary AF light are set to Off in Movie mode. When Focus Mode is set to Standard (Autofocus), Macro, or Super Macro, the AF operation is performed once right before starting taking a movie.

• You can continuously record a movie until its file size reaches 2GB on a high-capacity SD Memory Card.

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Shutter release button

Select the frame

for composite

Change

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Four-way controller

OK button

Green button

Taking Pictures in Frame Composite Mode

You can take pictures with a decorative frame added using the Frame Composite function. There are three frames already stored in the camera.

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

The Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to select Y (Frame Composite).

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3 Press the OK button.

The frame selection screen appears with the subject displayed in the frame.

4 Use the four-way controller (45)

to select a frame.

5 Press the OK button. 6 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The focus frame on the display will light green when the camera is in focus.

Cancel

Select the frame

for composite

Change

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1/80 F2.8

F2.8

OKMENU

OKOKOK

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7 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

• The Recorded Pixels is fixed to h, and cannot be changed to any other size.

• Continuous Shooting and Multi-exposure are not possible in Frame Composite mode.

To Register a New Frame

To switch to the screen for registering a frame, press the Green button in Step 3. You can register frames which you have downloaded from the internet, etc. When you register a new frame, it replaces one of the existing frames in the built-in memory. Before you register a new frame, copy it to the SD Memory Card.

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When a new frame on the SD Memory Card is registered in the builtin memory, it replaces one of the existing frames in the built-in memory. The replaced frame is deleted from the built-in memory.

1 In the frame selection screen, select the frame you want

to remove and press the Green button.

A message appears and the frames on the SD Memory Card that you can register in the built-in memory appear.

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

you want to register and press the OK button.

The frame is registered in the built-in memory instead of the frame selected in Step 1.

Shutter release button

Drive Mode

Self-timer

Cancel

Four-way controller

OK button

Using the Self-timer

In self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

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

(45) to select g (Self-timer) or

(2 sec. Self-timer).

Drive Mode

Self-timer

3 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready for taking pictures using the Self-timer.

Cancel

4 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display will light green when the camera is in focus.

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The self-timer starts running. g (Self-timer) : The picture is taken after the self-timer lamp

(2 sec. Self-timer): The picture is taken after the self-timer lamp

Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the self-timer is running.

• The countdown appears on the display when you press the shutter release button.

• If you press the shutter release button halfway during a countdown, the countdown stops. Press the shutter release button fully to restart the countdown.

lights for about seven seconds, then blinks for about three seconds.

blinks for about two seconds.

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Shutter release button

Drive Mode

Continuous Shooting

Cancel

Four-way controller

OK button

Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode)

You can switch the Drive mode to [Continuous Shooting] mode. Pictures

are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed.

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

(45) to select j (Continuous Shooting).

Drive Mode

Continuous Shooting

3 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready for continuous shooting.

4 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The focus frame on the display will light green when the camera is in focus.

Cancel

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

Pictures are taken continuously while pressing the shutter release button. Shooting stops when you release the shutter release button.

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

• The interval will vary depending on the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level settings.

• Under the following conditions, the continuous shooting interval becomes longer.

- When the sensitivity is 1600

- When using Intelligent Zoom

- When using Digital SR mode, Natural Skin Tone mode, Half-

Length Portrait mode, or Night mode

- When using D-Range Compensation

- When using Date Imprint

• The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode.

• Continuous shooting is not available in Movie and Frame Composite mode.

• The focus, exposure and white balance are determined in the first frame.

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Shutter release button

Number of Shot 3

Drive Mode

Multi-exposure

Cancel

Four-way controller

OK button

Shooting in Multi-exposure Mode

You can switch the Drive mode to Multi-exposure mode. You can overlap multiple frames while creating a single picture.

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

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2 Press the four-way controller (45)

to select (Multi-exposure).

3 Use the four way controller (23) to

specify the number of shots.

You can specify between 2 and 9 pictureshots.

Multi-exposure

Cancel

Drive Mode

Number of Shot 3

4 Press the OK button. 5 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display will light green when the camera is in focus.

6 Press the shutter release button fully. 7 Repeat step 5 and 6 for the specified number of shots.

• When you select , you can use (2 sec. Self-timer), which enables you to take a picture two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed, or use the Remote Control (optional) to release the shutter, to reduce camera shake and blurring. To cancel Multi-exposure shooting halfway, change the Drive mode.

•

• When you cancel Multi-exposure shooting before the specified number of shots are taken, the pictures already taken will not be recorded.

• When shooting in Multi-exposure mode, the recorded pixels are

fixed to 5M. (When using the Half-length Portrait together with Multi-exposure, the recorded pixels are fixed to 3M.)

Shutter release button

Drive Mode

0 sec remote control

Cancel

Four-way controller

OK button

Zoom button

Remote control unit E (Remote control unit F has no zoom button.)

Using the Remote Control Unit (optional)

You can switch the Drive Mode to Remote Control mode to take pictures using the remote control unit E or F (optional).

Taking Pictures Using the Remote Control

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

(45) to select i (Remote control) or h(0 sec remote control).

3 Press the OK button.

The self-timer lamp blinks slowly and the camera is ready for taking pictures.

Drive Mode

0 sec remote control

Cancel

4 Press the shutter release button on the remote control

unit.

i (Remote control) : The picture is taken after the self-timer

lamp blinks quickly for about three seconds.

h (0 sec remote control): The picture is taken immediately.

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• Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the self-timer lamp is blinking.

• You cannot use the remote control unit in Movie mode.

Changing the Magnification Using the Remote Control Unit

You can not only shoot images with the shutter release button, but also change the zoom magnification with the zoom button using the remote control unit E (optional).

1 Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode. 2 Press the four-way controller (45) to select i(Remote

control) or h(0 sec remote control).

The function is same either in i (Remote control) or h(0 sec remote control).

3 Press the zoom button on the remote control unit.

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Each time you press the zoom button, the zoom position will change among tele, middle, and wide.

You cannot change the zoom magnification with the remote control unit in Super Macro mode. You can change it in Macro mode.

• The buttons on the camera can be used in the normal way.

• Be sure that the remote control unit is no more than about four meters away from the front of the camera.

• When operating with the remote control unit, only the optical zoom is available. Digital Zoom and Intelligent Zoom are not available with the remote control unit.

Life of the Battery for the Remote Control Unit

A signal can be sent from the remote control unit to the camera approximately 30,000 times. Contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center if the battery needs changing. (A charge is made for changing the battery.)

Shutter release button

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2. 1 x

Zoom button

Four-way controller

MENU button

Using Zoom to Change the Subject Size

The camera allows you to zoom in the subject at distance or zoom out to capture the expansive scenery.

1 Press the zoom button in Capture mode.

Zoom button (w) : Diminishes the subject

(Wide).

Zoom button (x) : Enlarges the subject

(Tele). When you press and hold the button, the camera automatically switches from optical zoom to Intelligent Zoom, and Intelligent Zoom to Digital Zoom.

The zoom bar is displayed as follow.

Zoom in with high image quality.

Zoom bar

Zoom in with some degree of image deterioration.

2.1 x

Zoom ratio

198

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Optical zoom range*

Intelligent Zoom range*

Digital Zoom

range

*1 You can zoom in maximum 3× optically. *2 The Intelligent Zoom range differs depending on the recorded pixels.

See the following table.

Recorded pixels and zoom ratio

Recorded

pixels

12M 1× to 3× 3.3× to 17.9×

10M 1× to 3× 3.3× 3.9× to 17.9×

1024 1× to 3× 3.3× to 11.4× 13.9× to 17.9×

Optical Zoom Range Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom Range

7M 1× to 3× 3.3× to 3.9× 4.6× to 17.9×

5M 1× to 3× 3.3× to 4.6× 5.7× to 17.9×

3M 1× to 3× 3.3× to 5.7× 11.4× to 17.9×

640 1× to 3× 3.3× to 17.9×

• Intelligent Zoom is not available under the following conditions.

- When Digital Zoom is set to Off.

- When the recorded pixels is 12M. (3× optical zoom and digital

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zoom available.)

- In Digital SR Mode or Movie mode

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

• Only the Digital Zoom is available in Movie mode. Set Movie SR to Off in [A Rec.Mode] menu to use the Digital Zoom in Movie mode. (1p.111)

Setting the Digital Zoom

The [Digital Zoom] is set to [O(On)] by default. To take pictures using only the optical zoom, set the [Digital Zoom] to [P(Off)].

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Digital Zoom].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to select [O (On)/P (Off)].

4 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The camera is ready for taking pictures.

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Rec.Mode

EV Compensation Movie Digital Zoom Instant Review 0.5sec0.5sec D-Range Comp. One push PF

Exit

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Off

Setting the Shooting Functions

Four-way controller

OK button

Selecting the Focus Mode

Focus Mode

Standard

(Autofocus mode)

Macro mode

Super Macro mode

Pan Focus mode

Infinity mode

Manual Focus mode

The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Use this mode when the distance to the subject is more than approx. 35 cm (16 in.).

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 12 cm – 40 cm (4.7 in. – 16 in.). The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 6 cm – 15 cm (2.3 in. – 5.9 in.). The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

This mode is used when shooting close and distant subjects together or the subject is hard to focus on. You can adjust the focus on a subject in the following ranges. When taking still pictures: approx. 2.3 m (7.55 ft.) –

9.3 m (30.51 ft.) – When taking movies: approx. 0.9 m (2.95 ft.) –

3.7 m (12.14 ft.) –

This mode is used for taking distant objects.

Adjust the focus manually with the four-way controller.

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∞ (full wide-angle), approx.

∞ (full telephoto)

∞ (full wide-angle), approx.

∞ (full telephoto)

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

Focus Mode

Standard

Cancel

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2 Press the four-way controller

(23) to select the focus mode.

Focus Mode

Standard

3 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready for taking pictures in the selected focus mode.

Auxiliary AF light

• The auxiliary AF light may be activated under low lighting in Autofocus mode.

• The auxiliary AF light of this camera conforms to the safety standard

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(IEC60825-1) for Class 1 LED product. Looking at the light directly will not create safety hazard. However, do not look into the emitter from a very short distance since you may feel dazzled.

• The default setting is Standard (Autofocus).

• The zoom is fixed at the full wide-angle in Super Macro mode.

• When Focus Mode is set to Standard (Autofocus), Macro, or Super Macro in Movie mode, the AF operation is performed once just before starting to take the movie.

Manual Focus

In z (Manual Focus) mode, press the OK button to enlarge the central portion of the image full screen for focus adjustment. Press the four-way controller (23) to adjust the focus while watching the indicator.

Cancel

Four-way controller (2): Focuses farther. Four-way controller (3): Focuses closer.

0.4

0.2

0.2 .12

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.08 .06

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Indicator

After you determine the focus point, press the

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OK button to set the focus position and return to the normal capture screen. Press the four-way controller (5) to readjust the focus position.

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

• When you use Manual Focus in Movie mode, adjust the focus right before starting taking a movie. You cannot adjust the focus while taking the movie.

• To change Focus Mode from Manual Focus to another one, press the four-way controller (5) while the indicator is displayed on the display.

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Selecting the Flash Mode

Flash Mode

Auto

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Flash Off

Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.

Auto + Red-eye

Flash On

+ Red-eye

Soft Flash

• The Flash Mode is fixed to Flash Off under the following conditions.

- In Movie mode

- In Continuous Shooting

- When Focus Mode is set to Infinity mode

• The picture is taken when the last flash is discharged after the preflash. (The interval between the flashes is longer when using the red-eye reduction function.)

The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.

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

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

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

This mode reduces the intensity of the flash so that the flash is not too bright even when fired at close range. The flash will discharge regardless of the light conditions.

Four-way controller

OK button

1 Press the four-way controller (4)

Flash Mode

Auto

Cancel

in Capture mode.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select the flash mode.

Flash Mode

Auto

3 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready for taking pictures in the selected flash mode.

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• Using the flash in Macro mode may cause the image to be overexposed.

• The flash is automatically set to Off in Super Macro mode; however you can still select the desired flash mode.

• Firing the flash in Super Macro mode causes vignetting in the bottom left corner of the image.

• The shutter speed becomes slower when taking pictures with the flash in Night Scene mode. We recommend placing the camera on a tripod or other stable surface.

• Red-eye reduction is automatically performed when using Facial Recognition in Natural Skin Tone mode, Portrait mode, or HalfLength Portrait mode with the flash mode set to Auto or Flash On. (This is the same for Portrait in Auto Picture mode.)

Cancel

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Shutter release button

Four-way controller

MENU button

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

12M

AWB

AUTO 800

Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Still Pictures

Select the number of the recorded pixels for still images according to how the images will be used. The larger the number of recorded pixels, the higher the quality of

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images, but the file size becomes larger. The selected Quality Level also affects the size of the image file (1p.98).

Number of Recorded Pixels

12M (4000×3000)

10M (3648×2736)

7M (3072×2304)

5M (2592×1944)

3M (2048×1536)

1024 (1024×768)

640 (640×480)

For printing images with high-resolution settings in your printer, printing at A4 size or larger, or editing and processing images

For printing at postcard size

Clear, Fine

For using as images on websites, or attaching images to e-mails

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Recorded Pixels].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The pull-down menu appears.

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

12M

AWB

AUTO 800

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the recording pixels.

The number of shots for the selected recording pixels appears.

5 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The camera is ready for taking pictures.

•

Selecting a large size produces a clear picture when it is printed out.

•

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

•

The Intelligent Zoom range differs depending on the selected recorded pixels. (

p.90)

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Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting

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AE Metering

images

Sensitivity

Cancel

12M 10M

AWB

5M 3M

1024

Auto

640

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Shutter release button

Four-way controller

MENU button

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

12M

AWB

AUTO 800

Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures

Select the quality (data compression ratio) for still images according to how the images will be used. The more

becomes larger. The selected Recorded Pixels also affects the size of

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the image file (1p.96).

E’s, the higher the quality of the image, but the file size

Quality Levels

Best Lowest compression ratio. Suitable for photo prints.

E Good

Better

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

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

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Quality Level].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The pull-down menu appears.

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

12M

AWB

AUTO 800

Pentax Optio S12 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Using your camera safely

Care to be Taken During Handling

Contents of the Operating Manual

Quick Lessons in Mastering the Camera

Checking the Contents of the Package

Names of Parts

Names of Operating Parts

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Powering the Camera

Installing the Battery

Removing the Battery

Charging the Battery

Charging the Battery Abroad

Using household current

Installing the SD Memory Card

Image Size and Quality of Still Pictures

Size and Quality of Movies

Initial Settings (Setting the Display Language and the Date and Time)

Setting the Display Language

Setting the Date and Time

Quick Start

Taking Still Pictures

Playing Back Still Pictures

Playing Back an Image

Playing Back the Previous or Next Image

Common Operations

Turning the Camera On and Off

Turning the Camera On in Capture Mode

Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode

Using the Button Functions

Capture Mode

Playback Mode

Voice Recording Mode

Setting the Menus

How to Set the Menus

Menu List

Operating the Mode Palette

How to operate the Mode Palette

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Taking Pictures

Changing the Mode

Selecting the Capture Mode

Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode

Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)

Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode)

Setting the Functions (Program Mode)

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

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode)

Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring in Pictures (Digital SR Mode)

Taking Movies (Movie Mode)

Taking Pictures in Frame Composite Mode

Using the Self-timer

Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode)

Shooting in Multi-exposure Mode

Using the Remote Control Unit (optional)

Using Zoom to Change the Subject Size

Setting the Shooting Functions

Selecting the Focus Mode

Selecting the Flash Mode

Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Still Pictures

Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures