Pentax Optio S50 User Manual

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Digital Camera

Operating Manual

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

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Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Optio S50 Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities.

Regarding copyrights

Images taken using the Optio S50 that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, industrial enterprise or as items for display. Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also.

To users of this camera

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

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

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

Regarding trademarks

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

• The SD logo is a trademark.

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

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.

Regarding PictBridge

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

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

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FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA

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

Warning

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 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 accidentally swallowed.

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

• If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery 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 difficulties if the warnings are not heeded.

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

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Caution

• Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode.

• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The battery could explode or catch fire. Of the batteries that can be used in this camera, only the Ni-MH battery can be recharged.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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About the AC Adapter

Caution

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

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

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

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

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Care to be Taken During Handling

• Take the international warranty card with you when you travel abroad. Also take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Contents

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

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

Contents ...........................................................................................6

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

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

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

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

Getting Started 13

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

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

Installing the Batteries ....................................................................14

Using the AC Adapter (optional).....................................................16

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

Recorded Pixels and Quality ..........................................................19

Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................ 21

Playback Only Mode....................................................................... 21

Voice Recording Only Mode........................................................... 22

Initial Settings .....................................................................................23

Setting the Display Language......................................................... 23

Setting the Date and Time..............................................................24

Quick Start 26

Taking Still Pictures............................................................................ 26

Playing Back Still Pictures.................................................................28

Playing Back Images ......................................................................28

Playing Back the Previous or Next Image ......................................28

Rotating the Displayed Image ........................................................29

Common Operations 30

Using the Button Functions ............................................................... 30

Capture Mode.................................................................................30

Playback Mode ...............................................................................31

Voice Recording Mode ...................................................................32

Using the Menus .................................................................................33

How to Use the Menus ...................................................................33

Example of Menu Operation........................................................... 34

Enlarging a Menu Display............................................................... 36

Menu List ........................................................................................37

Taking Pictures 40

Setting the Shooting Functions......................................................... 40

Letting the Camera Set the Functions (Auto Select Mode) ............40

Using the Help Function .................................................................41

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Setting the Functions (Program Mode)........................................... 42

Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene

(Picture Mode) ................................................................................43

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) ....................45

Taking Landscape Views (Landscape Mode)................................. 46

Taking Portrait Pictures (Portrait Mode) .........................................46

Taking Movies (Movie Mode) .........................................................47

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

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

Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode) .......................53

Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) ....................................... 54

Taking Pictures with Color Filters (Digital Filter Mode)................... 55

Taking Two-in-One Pictures (Two-in-One Mode)........................... 56

Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)..................... 57

Setting the Shooting Functions......................................................... 59

Changing the Mode ........................................................................59

Selecting the Capture Mode ...........................................................59

Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode .........................60

Selecting the Focus Mode ..............................................................61

Selecting the Flash Mode ...............................................................63

Selecting the Recorded Pixels........................................................ 64

Selecting the Quality Level .............................................................65

Selecting the Image Quality............................................................ 66

Adjusting the White Balance........................................................... 67

Changing the Focusing Area ..........................................................69

Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure

(AE Metering) .................................................................................70

Setting the Sensitivity .....................................................................71

Setting the Frame Rate ..................................................................72

Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review) .......................... 73

Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)..................................... 74

Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)........................................ 75

Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)............................................76

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)...................................... 77

Saving the Settings............................................................................. 78

Saving the Menu Items (Memory) ..................................................78

Recording and Playback 80

Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) ...................................... 80

Playing Back Sound ...........................................................................81

Adding Sound (Voice Memo) to Images ...........................................82

Recording a Voice Memo ...............................................................82

Playing Back a Voice Memo...........................................................84

Playback/Deleting/Editing 86

Playing Back Images ..........................................................................86

Playing Back Still Pictures .............................................................. 86

Zoom Display.................................................................................. 86

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Playing Back Movies ......................................................................88

Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode .......................89

Nine Image Display ........................................................................90

Slideshow .......................................................................................91

Deleting................................................................................................92

Deleting Individual Images or Sounds ............................................ 92

Deleting All Images......................................................................... 94

Protecting Images and Sounds from Deletion (Protect) .................95

Viewing Images on a TV .....................................................................97

Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) to View

the Previous or the Next Image ......................................................98

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF).................................................. 99

Printing Single Images.................................................................... 99

Printing All Images........................................................................ 101

Direct Printing Using PictBridge .....................................................102

Connecting the Camera to the Printer ..........................................102

Printing Single Images.................................................................. 103

Printing All Images........................................................................ 104

Printing Using the DPOF Settings ................................................104

Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer .................................105

Editing Images ..................................................................................106

Changing the Image Size and Quality ..........................................106

Editing Pictures with Digital Filters ...............................................108

Copying Files ....................................................................................110

Settings 112

Camera Settings................................................................................ 112

Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory ..............112

Changing the Sound Settings.......................................................113

Changing the Date and Time........................................................ 114

Setting the World Time .................................................................114

Changing the Start-up Screen, Background Color and

Screen Effects ..............................................................................116

Changing the Display Language ..................................................118

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor................................ 118

Changing the Video Output Format.............................................. 119

Changing the USB Connection Mode........................................... 120

Setting Auto Power Off .................................................................121

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ...........................................121

Registering Functions...................................................................122

Appendix 124

List of City Codes .............................................................................124

Optional Accessories .......................................................................125

Messages...........................................................................................126

Troubleshooting................................................................................ 128

Main Specifications ..........................................................................130

WARRANTY POLICY......................................................................... 132

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Contents of the Operating Manual

This operating manual contains the following chapters.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and how to set the relevant functions, including how to change the Capture mode.

5 Recording and Playback –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

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

This chapter explains how to view images on the camera or on a TV, how to delete and resize images, and how to print images by connecting the camera directly to a printer.

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

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

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

This tells you about the messages displayed on the LCD monitor 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.

R, d, -, =,

H, ., C, O, +

indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera.

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

Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

R + .

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Checking the Contents of the Package

Camera

Optio S50

AV cable

I-AVC7 (∗)

Digital Camera

Operating Manual

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

Operating Manual

(this manual)

(PC Connection Manual)

Strap

O-ST20 (∗)

USB cable I-USB7 (∗)

(PC Connection Manual)

Enjoying Your Digital

Camera Images

On Your PC

Operating Manual

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW26

Two AA batteries

Items marked with an asterisk (∗) are also available as optional accessories. For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.125).

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Names of Parts

Front

Back

Shutter release button

Remote control receiver Self-timer lamp

Power switch

Flash

Speaker

Viewfinder Microphone

Lens

Terminal cover

PC/AV terminal

DC input terminal

Viewfinder

Focus status lamp (green)

Mode dial

Flash status lamp (red) Strap lug

Card cover

Battery cover

LCD monitor

Tripod socket

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Names of Operating Parts

i button

Power switch

Shutter release button

Zoom /w/x/f/y button

Q Playback button

OK button

Four-way controller

4 (b) 5 (zqs) 2 (gj) 3

DISPLAY button

MENU button

0 button

Guide Indications

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

Four-way controller (2) 2 Zoom /f/y button Four-way controller (3) 3 When digital zoom is enabled y Four-way controller (4) 4 DISPLAY button Four-way controller (5) 5i button

MENU button OK button

0 button

DISP

?/FN

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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

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Powering the Camera

Getting Started

(when using AA batteries)

(when using a CR-V3 battery)

Installing the Batteries

Insert the batteries in the camera. Use two AA alkaline, AA lithium, AA Ni-MH, or AA nickel manganese batteries or one CR-V3 battery.

1 Open the battery cover.

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

2 Insert the batteries according to the (+) and (–)

indicators on the battery chamber.

Close the battery cover and slide it back into place to lock it.

If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use of the AC adapter D-AC5 (optional) is recommended. (p.16)

• AA alkaline, AA lithium, AA nickel manganese and CR-V3 batteries are not rechargeable.

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

• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries, otherwise the batteries may leak.

• If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert new batteries after the camera has been left for a long time without batteries, follow the procedure for “Setting the Date and Time”. (p.24)

• Insert the batteries correctly. If the batteries are incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result.

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• Number of Recordable Images and Playback Time (at 23°C with new batteries)

Image Storage Capacity

(using the flash for 50% of shots)

CR-V3 Approx. 420 pictures Approx. 500 minutes

AA Ni-MH batteries Approx. 230 pictures Approx. 300 minutes

AA nickel manganese batteries

AA alkaline batteries Approx. 30 pictures Approx. 70 minutes

Approx. 100 pictures Approx. 200 minutes

• The still picture storage capacity is based on measuring conditions in

accordance with CIPA standards and the playback time is based on PENTAX measuring conditions. Some deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use depending on shooting conditions.

• 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.

• Due to the characteristics of AA alkaline batteries, camera performance may deteriorate at low temperatures. Use of other batteries (such as CR-V3) is recommended when using the camera at low temperatures.

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

• You can maximize battery life by turning the LCD monitor off and using the viewfinder to take pictures.

Playback Time

• Battery Level Indicator

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

(lit green) : Adequate power remains.

↓

(lit yellow) : Battery is running very low.

↓

(lit red) : Battery is exhausted.

↓

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

Getting Started

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Getting Started

DC terminal

AC adapter

To power outlet

∗

AC power cable

Using the AC Adapter (optional)

If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC, use of the AC adapter D-AC5 is recommended.

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.

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

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

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

• If the terminal cover on the camera gets caught in the grooves of the DC terminal (indicated by ∗ in the illustration), the DC terminal may become disconnected. Take care that the grooves on the DC terminal are not in a position to catch on the terminal cover when using the AC adapter.

• To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock when using the AC adapter, be sure to read “FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA” (p.1).

• Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter D-AC5 before using the adapter.

• The batteries inside the camera cannot be recharged by connecting the AC adapter.

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Installing the SD Memory Card

Card cover

This camera uses an SD Memory Card. Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted ( appears on the LCD monitor) or in the built-in memory if no card is inserted ( appears on the LCD monitor). Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.

SD Memory Card

1 Open the card cover. 2 Insert the SD Memory Card so the label is facing toward

the LCD monitor and push the card in until it clicks.

3 Close the 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.19)

Be sure to format unused cards or cards that have been used on another camera. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory” (p.112) for instructions on formatting.

Getting Started

Data Backup

Very occasionally, malfunction of the camera may cause data stored in the built-in memory to become unreadable. As a backup measure, we recommend that you download important data to a PC or store the data in a media other than the built-in memory.

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Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card

• Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the 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

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formatting of the card. Y appears on the LCD monitor when the card is write-protected.

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

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off while data is being recorded on the card, images or voice memos 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.

• 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 batteries

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

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

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

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

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

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

Write-protect switch

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Recorded Pixels and Quality

Choose the number of recorded pixels 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 data volume reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken.

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

Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.64

Getting Started

Selecting the Quality Level

Selecting the Image Quality

1p.65

1p.66

Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use

2560×1920

2304×1728

2048×1536 1600×1200 1024×7680

640×480

The default setting is 2560×1920.

High quality: for large prints or editing images

For postcard size prints

Higher quality

For use on the Internet/e-mail

Appropriate Quality According to Use

Best Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints.

Better

Good

The default setting is D (Better).

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

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

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Appropriate Quality According to Use (Auto Select Mode)

Superior

(5MB: 2560×1920 C)

Super

(5MB: 2560×1920 D)

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Normal

(3MB: 2048×1536 D)

Economy

(0.3MB: 640×480 D)

The default setting is Super.

The number of recorded pixels and quality are set together in - (Auto Select) mode. (1p.66)

High quality: for large prints or editing images

Higher quality

For postcard size prints For use on the Internet/e-mail

The Number of Recordable Images by Size and Quality

Quality Level

Recorded Pixels

2560×1920 2304×1728 2048×1536 1600×1200 1024×7680

640×480

• The above table indicates the approx. number of images when using the builtin memory (approx.11MB).

• The above table 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

Approx. 3 Approx. 6 Approx. 10

Approx. 4 Approx. 8 Approx. 12

Approx. 5 Approx. 9 Approx. 14

Approx. 8 Approx. 15 Approx. 21

Approx. 19 Approx. 36 Approx. 48

Approx. 44 Approx. 69 Approx. 92

Better

Good

Movie

×240)

(320

Approx. 49 sec.

(15 fps)

Approx. 25 sec.

(30 fps)

Approx. 11 min.

Sound

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Turning the Camera On and Off

Power switch

Q Playback button

Press the power switch.

The camera turns on. The lens cover opens and the lens extends when the camera is turned on.

2 Press the power switch again.

The camera turns off.

Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode 1p.59

Taking Pictures 1p.40

Playback Only Mode

When the camera is turned on in the Playback Only mode, the lens does not extend. Use this mode when you want to play back pictures one after another.

1 Press the power switch while pressing the Q Playback

button.

The camera turns on in the Playback Only mode. The lens does not extend.

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

Getting Started

• In the Playback Only mode, is displayed when playing back images.

• In the Capture mode, pressing and holding the Playback button for two seconds or more switches the mode to the Playback mode, and the lens is retracted. The Playback mode is different from the Playback Only mode, pressing the Playback or shutter release buttons again, or turning the mode dial switches the mode to the Capture mode.

Power switch

Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.86

ONLY

Mode Dial

Voice Recording Only Mode

Voice Recording Only mode is for recording sound only. The lens does not extend in this mode. You can use the camera as a voice recorder.

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

The camera turns on in Voice Recording Only mode. The lens does not extend.

When the mode dial is turned in Voice Recording Only mode, the lens extends and the camera switches to capture status.

Recording Sound 1p.80

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Initial Settings

O K

E x i t

Power switch

Q Playback button Four-way controller

OK button

DISPLAY button

MENU button

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

If the Initial Settings screen appears

1p.23, 24 “Setting the Display Language”, “Setting the Date and Time”

If the Date Adjust screen appears

1p.24 “Setting the Date and Time”

If neither screen appears, setting is not required.

Setting the Display Language

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

1 Turn the camera on. 2 Use the four-way controller (45)

to choose the display language.

The default setting is English.

3 Press the OK button.

The Date Adjust screen appears.

Initial Settings

City DST

Exit

English

NYC

Getting Started

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Setting the Date and Time

O K

E x i t

O K

E x i t

O K

E x i t

O K

E x i t

O K

E x i t

Set the current date and time and the display style.

1 Use the four-way controller (23)

Getting Started

to choose the date and time display style.

Date Adjust

Date Style

01 2004

Exit

mm/dd/yy

00 00

24H

2 Press the four-way controller (5).

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

3 Use the four-way controller (23)

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

4 Press the four-way controller (5).

2 and 3 appear above and below the month.

5 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the month.

6 Press the four-way controller (5).

2 and 3 appear above and below the day.

7 Use the four-way controller (23)

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

2 and 3 appear above and below the year.

Date Adjust

Date Style

01 2004

Exit

Date Adjust

Date Style

01 2004

Exit

Date Adjust

Date Style

01 2004

Exit

Date Adjust

Date Style

01 2004

Exit

mm/dd/yy

00 00

mm/dd/yy

00 00

mm/dd/yy

00 00

mm/dd/yy

00AM00

24H

12H

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8 Repeat Step 7 to change the [year], [hour] and

[minutes].

Choose AM or PM if you selected [12h] in Step 3.

9 Press the OK button when you have finished the

settings.

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

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

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

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

• You can change the settings after they have been made. Refer to “Changing the Date and Time” (p.114).

Getting Started

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Shutter release button

1 0 :2 5

0 4 /2 5/ 20 0 4

Quick Start

Power switch

Quick Start

Taking Still Pictures

Mode Dial

Viewfinder

LCD monitor

Zoom/f/y button

DISPLAY button

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

1 Press the power switch.

The camera turns on.

2 Set the mode dial to R. 3

Check the image on the LCD monitor.

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

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

You can check the captured area by looking through the viewfinder.

As there is no focus frame in the viewfinder, be sure to check the focusing area on the LCD monitor.

Focus frame

4 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The image appears on the LCD monitor for 0.5 second (Instant Review) and is recorded on the SD Memory Card or in the built-in memory. The green and red lamps on the right of the viewfinder blink alternately while the image is being recorded.

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Using the Shutter Release Button

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

Press halfway

The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway). The shutter speed and aperture settings only appear on the LCD monitor when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. The following information is indicated on the LCD monitor and by the focus status and flash status lamps when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

1. Focus frame

The focus frame lights green at the focus position if the subject is in focus. The frame does not appear if the subject is out of focus.

2. Status lamps

Focus status lamp (green) Flash status lamp (red)

Lit Subject is in focus Flash is charged

Blinks Subject is out of focus Flash is charging

Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging.

Press down fully

Press the shutter release button all the way down (fully) to take a picture.

[Poor focusing conditions] The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions. In

this case, lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject (by pressing the shutter release button halfway), then aim the camera at your subject and press the shutter release button fully.

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

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

• Horizontal lines or intricate patterns

• Fast moving objects

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

• Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background)

Quick Start

Instant Review

The Instant Review default setting is 0.5 second. When the display time is set to one second or longer, you can delete the image by pressing the

i button in the instant review display, selecting [Delete] when the

[Delete] menu appears and pressing the OK button. (1p.92)

Setting the Instant Review Time 1p.73

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Quick Start

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Playing Back Still Pictures

Q Playback button

Quick Start

LCD monitor

Four-way controller

Playing Back Images

You can display the still picture you have just taken.

1 Press the Q Playback button

after taking a picture.

The mode changes to the Playback mode and the image appears on the LCD monitor. Pressing and holding the Playback button for two seconds or more switches the mode to the Playback mode, and the lens is retracted. After viewing the image, press the Playback or shutter release button again or turning the mode dial to take another picture.

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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 Playback button after taking a picture.

The image appears on the LCD monitor.

2 Press the four-way controller (45).

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displays the previous image.

displays the next image.

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Rotating the Displayed Image

10 0-0 00 4

0 4 /2 5/ 20 0 4

1 0 :2 5

0 4 /2 5/ 20 0 4

O K

E x i t

A l l

1 Press the Q Playback button after taking a picture.

The image appears on the LCD monitor.

2 Press the four-way controller (3).

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

• Only still images taken with this camera can be rotated.

• Zoom display, nine-image display and voice memo recording/playing function can be used with rotated images. However, images rotated in zoom playback or nine image display are returned to their normal orientation.

Deleting the Displayed Image

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

All

Exit

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Delete Cancel

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Quick Start

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

• You can enlarge the image by pressing the Zoom /

f/y button.

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

Deleting 1p.92

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Common Operations

Using the Button Functions

Common Operations

Capture Mode

Q Playback button

Switches to the Playback mode. Press it and hold it down to retract the lens.

p.28)

(

Zoom button

You can change the shooting area by pressing the Zoom button. (1p.26)

0 button

Displays the Help screen in - mode. (1

Activates the function assigned by [Fn Setting] on the [BSet-up] menu in any mode other than

Four-way controller (452)

b (4 zqs

grihj (2) Selects self-timer mode, remote control mode and

Four-way controller (3)

Selects the shooting effect in + and d mode. (1

Four-way controller (23)

Adjusts the focus in z mode. (1

OK button

Selects a menu item. (1p.33)

DISPLAY button

Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1

MENU button

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

i button

Switches to X (Marine Movie mode) when pressed while U (Marine) is selected in d mode. (1p.44, p.48)

3 4 5 6

, ,

p.63

p.52

p.122

)

p.43, 55

)

p.61

)

p.54

)

57)

p.60)

p.33)

p.41)

-, C

or O mode. (1

)

(5)

Changes the flash mode. (1 Changes the focus mode as follows. (1

Macro mode Super Macro mode Infinity-Landscape mode Manual Focus mode

continuous shooting mode (1

p.62

)

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Playback Mode

i button

Deletes the image displayed on the LCD monitor. (1

Q Playback button

Switches to the Capture mode. (1

Zoom/f/y button

p.28

)

Press f during normal playback to display nine images at once. Press Zoom/f/y during zoom playback to change the size of the Zoom Display image displayed on the LCD monitor.

0 button

Displays the Help screen in - mode.

Four-way controller

(2) Plays back and pauses a movie. (1p.88)

Starts playback of a voice memo. (

(45) Displays the previous or next image. (1 (3) Rotates the image. (1p.29)

Stops the movie during playback. ( Stops the voice memo during playback. (

OK button

Selects a menu item. (1p.33)

p.82)

p.88)

Starts recording or playing back a voice memo.

DISPLAY button

Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1

Selects all images for printing or protecting on the DPOF screen and Protect screen. (1

MENU button

p.96, p.101)

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

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

p.28

)

p.84)

p.92

)

p.89

Common Operations

(1p.90)

)

(1p.33)

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Common Operations

Voice Recording Mode

Shutter release button

When pressed, starts recording, and when pressed again, stops recording.

Q Playback button

Switches to the Playback mode. When pressed again, returns to Voice Recording mode.

Four-way controller (in Playback mode)

(2) Starts playback. When pressed again, pauses playback. (1p.81) (

45)

(3)

MENU button

When pressed during standby or before playback, displays the [Q Playback] and [B Set-up] menus. (1p.37)

(1p.80)

Selects a file. Stops playback.

1 2

3 4

(1p.80)

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Using the Menus

O K

E x i t

O K

E x i t

O K

E x i t

When you press the MENU button, the menus appear on the LCD monitor. You can set functions, save the settings and change the camera settings on these menus.

How to Use the Menus

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

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

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu screen appears. The [A Rec. Mode] menu is selected.

2 Press the four-way controller (3).

You can choose an item.

3 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Quality Level].

4 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the setting.

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

5 Press the OK button or the shutter

release button.

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

• If you press any buttons before pressing the OK button or the shutter release button to exit the menu, any changes you have made to the settings will not be saved.

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

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

2560

AWB

Multi

Auto

2560

AWB

Multi

Auto

2560

AWB

Multi

Auto

Common Operations

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Example of Menu Operation

O K

E x i t

O K

E x i t

O K

E x i t

O K

E x i t

Common Operations

MENU button

[A Rec. Mode] Menu

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

2560

AWB

Multi

Auto

2560

AWB

Multi

Auto

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Rec. Mode

Exit

2560

AWB

Multi

400

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

To the next screen

2560

AWB

Multi

Auto

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O K

E x i t

[Q Playback] Menu

O K

E x i t

O K

E x i t

O K

E x i t

[B Set-up] Menu

Playback

Protect DPOF Slideshow Resize Copy image/sound Digital Filter

Exit

Playback

Protect DPOF Slideshow Resize Copy image/sound Digital Filter

Exit

To the next screen

3sec

Exit

Set-up

mm/dd/yy

English

Set-up

mm/dd/yy

English

Format Sound Date Adjust World Time

Screen Setting

Format Sound Date Adjust World Time

Screen Setting

To the next screen

Off

Common Operations

Off

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

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Enlarging a Menu Display

O K

E x i t

O K

E x i t

O K

E x i t

O K

E x i t

O K

E x i t

O K

E x i t

Pressing the zoom button (x) while a menu is displayed enlarges the menu. Press w to return to the original display.

Example of Menu Operation

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area

AE Metering

Common Operations

Sensitivity

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Rec. Mode

Exit

Rec. Mode

Exit

Rec. Mode

Exit

2560

AWB

Multi

Auto

2560

AWB

Multi

Auto

2560

AWB

Multi

Auto

Rec. Mode

Quality Level

Exit

Rec. Mode

White Balance

AWB

Exit

Rec. Mode

Focusing Area

Multi

Exit

If you turn the camera off while still in enlarged display mode, the next time you turn the camera on and press the MENU button, the menu will be enlarged.

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Menu List

[A Rec. Mode] Menu

Yes ... Adjustable # ... Any changes made are invalid in d, H and = modes. No ...Any changes made are invalid. You can change the setting on the

menu, but any changes you make are invalid in actual operation.

Item Description

Image Quality

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

Frame Rate

Digital Zoom

Instant Review

Memory

Sharpness

Saturation

Contrast For setting the contrast Normal

EV Compensation

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

For selecting the number of pixels and image compression rate

For selecting the number of pixels

For selecting the image compression rate

For adjusting the color balance according to lighting

For changing the area of the autofocus

For setting the metering method to determine the exposure

For setting the sensitivity

For setting the frame rate

For taking digital zoom pictures

For setting the Instant Review time

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

For setting the sharpness

For setting the saturation

For adjusting the exposure between –2.0 and +2.0

Default Setting

Super Yes

2560×1920

AWB

(Auto)

Multi

(Multiple)

(Multi-segment)

Auto

30 fps

0.5 sec

∗

Normal

±0.0

• There is no [A Rec. Mode] menu in O mode.

• [Image Quality] is the only menu available in - mode.

Rd=

H.+

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—

Yes 320×240 p.64

—

Yes No p.65

—

# Yes p.67

—

Yes No p.69

—

Yes Yes p.70

—

Yes No p.71

—

No Yes p.72

—

Yes Yes p.50

—

Yes No p.73

—

Yes Yes p.78

—

#Nop.74

—

#Nop.75

—

#Nop.76

—

Yes Yes p.77

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p.66

Common Operations

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[Q Playback] Menu

Item Description Page

Protect For protecting images from deletion p.95

DPOF For setting the printing service to print out images p.104

Slideshow For playing back recorded images successively p.91

Resize For changing the size of images p.106

Copy image/sound

Digital Filter

Record Voice Memo

Common Operations

Quick Zoom

Quick Delete

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

For creating a filter effect using color filters (red, blue, green, etc.)

For preventing the voice memo from being recorded while playing back still images, when OFF is selected

For playing back images at the maximum zoom size by pressing the Zoom button only once

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

[B Set-up] Menu

Item Description Page

Format For formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory p.112

Sound

Date Adjust For adjusting the date, time and date style p.114

World Time For setting the world time p.114

Language/

Screen Setting

Brightness Level For changing the brightness of the LCD monitor p.118

Video Out For setting the video output format p.119

USB Connection For changing the USB connection mode p.120

Auto Power Off For turning off the power automatically after a fixed time p.121

Fn Setting

Reset For returning the camera settings to defaults p.121

∗

The “Fn settings” is not available in the mode.

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

For changing the language in which menus and messages appear

For selecting the start-up screen, background color and screen effects

For registering a function on the four-way controller (2345)

p.110

p.108

p.82

p.87

p.93

p.113

p.118

p.116

p.122

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Memo

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Taking Pictures

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Setting the Shooting Functions

2, 3

Letting the Camera Set the Functions (Auto Select Mode)

Taking Pictures

- (Auto Select) mode is the simplest way to take pictures without having to set any functions. The camera automatically chooses the optimal settings for the shooting scene when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

1 Set the mode dial to -. 2 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor changes to green if the subject is in focus, the settings are selected for the shooting scene automatically recognized by the camera, and one of the following icons appears.

H : The camera chooses the optimal settings for a landscape view. = : The camera chooses the optimal settings for a portrait shot.

. : The camera chooses the optimal settings for a night view.

- : This icon appears in all other situations.

3 Press the shutter release button down fully.

The picture is taken.

• [Image Quality] is the only item that can be changed on the

[A Rec. Mode] menu in Auto Select Mode.

• You are recommended to set the mode dial to . and secure the

camera on a tripod etc. when taking night views. If the camera recognizes the scene as the . in the Auto Select Mode, pictures of night views may be dark because the shutter speed is controlled in a range to prevent camera shake.

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3, 4

Using the Help Function

You can display the Help screen while taking or viewing pictures in Auto Select mode. The Help screen describes the function of each button, such as the four-way controller keys and zoom button.

1 Set the mode dial to -. 2 Press the 0 button.

The Help screen appears on the LCD monitor.

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to select [Mode Dial], [Four-way Controller] or [Buttons on Back Cover].

Only [Four-way Controller] and [Buttons on Back Cover] are available in Playback mode.

Mode Dial

Auto Select

?/Fn

Exit

Four-way Controller

Right

Left

OK Button

Down

?/Fn

Exit

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to choose the button that you want to be explained.

This step is omitted if you selected [Mode Dial] in Step 3.

5 Press the OK button.

The explanation of the button appears.

6 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take or play back pictures.

This button changes the Focus mode.

AF Macro Super macro infinity Manual focus

?/Fn

Exit

Taking Pictures

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0 4 /2 5/ 20 0 4

3, 4

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

Taking Pictures

functions such as the flash mode or continuous shooting mode.

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

Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions” (p.59 to p.77) for details of how to set the functions.

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3 Press the shutter release button

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halfway.

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

4 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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2, 3

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

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

Flower (default setting) Lets you take brightly colored flower pictures.

Self-portrait

Surf

Snow

;

Sunset

Museum

Text Lets you take clear pictures of text or writing.

Food Lets you take appetizing pictures of prepared food.

Landscape Portrait

Marine

Lets you take pictures of yourself or be included in pictures.

Lets you take photos against dazzling backgrounds such as beaches.

Lets you take photos against dazzling backgrounds such as snow-covered mountains.

Lets you reproduce the beautiful colors of the sunrise or sunset.

Lets you take pictures in art galleries and museums where flash photography is prohibited.

Lets you take pictures where both the person in the foreground and the scenery in the background are in focus.

Lets you take clear pictures underwater using the waterproof case (optional).

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

The screen for choosing a Picture mode appears.

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3 Use the four-way controller

O K

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0 4 /2 5/ 20 0 4

(2345) to choose the Picture mode.

4 Press the OK button.

The Picture mode is selected.

5 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

6 Press the shutter release button fully.

Taking Pictures

The picture is taken.

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

• You can switch to X (Marine Movie) mode, the best mode for taking movies underwater, by selecting U (Marine) mode, then pressing i. (1p.48)

Flower

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2, 3

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode)

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

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

Taking Pictures

1 Set the mode dial to .. 2 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

3 Press the shutter release button

fully.

The picture is taken.

Using the Shutter Release Button 1p.27

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

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2, 3

Taking Landscape Views (Landscape Mode)

This mode lets you take landscape views using the optimal settings.

1 Set the mode dial to H.

Taking Pictures

2 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

3 Press the shutter release button

fully.

The picture is taken.

Using the Shutter Release Button 1p.27

Taking Portrait Pictures (Portrait Mode)

This mode lets you capture your subject in natural colors using the optimal settings.

1 Set the mode dial to =. 2 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

3 Press the shutter release button

fully.

The picture is taken.

Using the Shutter Release Button 1p.27

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2, 3

Taking Movies (Movie Mode)

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

1 Set the mode dial to C.

The following information appears on the LCD monitor.

Flash Off icon

2 Movie mode icon 3 Card/Built-in memory 4 Recordable time

2 Press the shutter release button.

Recording starts. The flash status lamp flashes during recording. You can change the captured area by pressing the Zoom/w/x button.

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

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3 Press the shutter release button.

Recording stops and the flash status lamp goes off.

• The flash will not discharge in Movie mode.

• Continuous shooting is not possible in Movie mode.

• The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Movie mode.

• The focus is fixed while recording in Movie mode.

• You cannot use the optical zoom while recording in Movie mode. You should compose the picture on the LCD monitor when you use the digital zoom function.

Taking Pictures

Playing Back Movies 1p.88

Enabling the Digital Zoom Function 1p.51

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Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed

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1 0 :2 5

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Recording starts when you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second. Pictures will be taken for as long as you keep the button pressed. Recording stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button.

Taking Movie Pictures Underwater (Marine Movie Mode)

You can take movies underwater using the waterproof case (optional). Use Marine Movie mode to take movies underwater.

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

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The screen for choosing a Picture mode appears.

3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select U. 4 Press the OK button.

The Marine mode screen appears.

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5 Press the i button.

The camera switches to Marine Movie mode.

6 Press the shutter release button.

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Recording starts. You can change the captured area, with the digital zoom, by pressing the Zoom/w/x button.

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

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7 Press the shutter release button.

Recording stops.

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• Sound will not be recorded in Marine Movie mode.

• The optical zoom is not available during shooting in Marine Movie mode. Only the digital zoom can be used during shooting.

• The flash will not discharge in Marine Movie mode.

• Self-timer mode, Continuous Shooting mode and Remote Control mode are not available in Marine Movie mode.

• The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Marine Movie mode. The histogram cannot be displayed.

Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode 1p.60

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Using the Zoom

You can use the zoom to change the shooting area.

Taking Pictures

1 Press the Zoom/w/x button in

Capture mode.

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

the camera.

- d R + C . H =

The digital zoom function is turned on in initial settings. When the digital zoom function is enabled, you can combine the digital zoom with the optical zoom to give a maximum zoom magnification equivalent to eight times. When you turn off the digital zoom in the “Rec. Mode” Menu, you can only take pictures at three times magnification with the optical zoom.

Saving the Zoom Position 1p.78

You cannot use the optical zoom in Movie mode or Marine Movie mode.

Digital zoom range

When digital zoom is enabled

Zoom bar

When digital zoom is disabled

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Disabling the Digital Zoom Function

O K

E x i t

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 P(Off).

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

Rec. Mode

Frame Rate Digital Zoom

Instant Review Memory Sharpness Saturation

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0.5sec

The digital zoom is disabled when you turn the LCD monitor off, even if the digital zoom function is set to On.

• You should compose the picture on the LCD monitor when you use the digital zoom function.

• The default setting for the digital zoom is O (On).

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

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display g or r on the LCD monitor.

2 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

3 Press the shutter release button

fully.

g The self-timer is engaged and the self-

timer lamp lights for about seven seconds. The picture is taken approximately three seconds after the self-timer lamp starts to blink.

r The self-timer is engaged and the picture is taken approximately

two seconds after the self-timer lamp starts to blink.

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Focusing position may shift if you move the camera while the self-timer lamp is blinking.

• The second count appears if you turn the LCD monitor on.

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

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Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode)

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

1 Press the four-way controller (2)

in Capture mode to display j on

the LCD monitor.

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2 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

3 Press the shutter release button fully.

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

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• You can continue shooting until the built-in memory or the SD Memory Card is full.

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

• The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode.

• Continuous shooting is not possible in Movie mode, Marine Movie mode, Panorama Assist or Two-in One.

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

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(Remote control unit F has no zoom button.)

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Using the Remote Control Unit (optional)

You can switch the Drive mode to Remote Control mode and take

pictures using the remote control unit for Pentax cameras (optional).

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The remote control receiver is on the front of the camera. Operate the remote control unit toward the camera lens.

1 Press the four-way controller (2)

in Capture mode to displayh on the LCD monitor.

Depending on the previous setting, h or i appears. The self-timer lamp blinks slowly and the camera is ready to take the picture.

2 Press the zoom button to adjust the zoom (for remote

control unit E).

The zoom position changes each time the zoom button is pressed in the following sequence: tele  middle  wide

3 Press the shutter release button on the remote control unit.

hThe picture is taken immediately. iThe self-timer lamp blinks rapidly and the picture is taken after

approximately three seconds.

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

• When the Focus mode is set to Super Macro mode, the zoom magnification does not change.

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

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

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Taking Pictures with Color Filters (Digital Filter Mode)

You can take pictures with digital filters in a variety of colors, such as red, blue and green.

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

The screen for choosing a digital effect mode appears.

3 Use the four-way controller (23)

to choose a color filter.

You can choose from eight color filters: blackand-white, sepia, red, green, blue, black-andwhite + red, black-and-white + green, and black-and-white + blue. You can check the filter effect on the LCD monitor when you choose a color.

Filter

B&W

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

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

6 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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You can take two images in succession and place them side by side to

form a single picture. The first image is positioned in the left half of the

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picture and the second image in the right half.

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

The screen for choosing a digital effect mode appears.

3 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select == (Two-in-One).

4 Press the OK button.

The screen for taking the first image appears.

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Shoot area by

halves & join

5 Take the first image.

Make sure that the subject is positioned in the left half of the screen and press the shutter release button. When you have taken the first image, it appears semi-transparent in the left half of the picture.

6 Take the second image.

Make sure that the subject is positioned in

the right half of the screen and press the shutter release button. When you have taken the second image, the two images are combined to form one picture and the screen returns to Step 5.

To cancel Two-in-One mode, change to another mode.

Shoot

2nd half

Shoot

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Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)

You can take a number of images and join them together to form a panorama picture. The software (ACDSee for PENTAX) on the CD-ROM (S-SW26) provided with the camera and a computer are necessary for joining the images. The Panorama Assist mode enables you to overlap the edges of the images so that they are easier to join together into a panorama picture.

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

The screen for choosing a digital effect mode appears.

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to select F (Panorama Assist).

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

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choose the direction in which the images will be joined.

4 Joins the images at the left. 5 Joins the images at the right. 2 Joins the images at the top. 3 Joins the images at the bottom. The example shows the images when 5 is selected.

Set shift

direction

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6 Take the first image.

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

7 Move the camera to the right and

take the second image.

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

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subsequent images.

8 Press the OK button.

The screen returns to Step 5.

To cancel Panorama Assist mode, change to another mode.

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

• Continuous shooting is not possible in Panorama Assist.

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Setting the Shooting Functions

Changing the Mode

Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing back or deleting images.

Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode

• To change from Capture mode to Playback mode, press the

Q Playback button.

• To change from Playback mode to Capture mode, press the

Q Playback button or press the shutter release button halfway.

In Capture mode, pressing and holding the Q Playback button for two seconds or more switches the mode to the Playback mode, and the lens is retracted.

Selecting the Capture Mode

Capture Modes

Program mode The basic picture-taking mode.

Picture mode

Auto Select mode

Portrait mode Lets you take portrait-type pictures.

Landscape mode Lets you take landscape views.

Night-Scene mode

Movie mode Lets you take movies.

Digital Effect mode

You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene.There are ten Picture modes to choose from.

Lets the camera set the functions automatically.

Lets you take dark scenes such as night views.

Lets you take pictures with a variety of special effects.

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1 Turn the mode dial and match the

indicator with one of the following: Rd-=.HC+.

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The LCD monitor display changes each time you press the DISPLAY button.

Display On

Shooting information is displayed when the power is turned on.

1 Flash mode 2 Drive mode 3 Focus mode 4 Capture mode 5 Focus frame 6 Card/Built-in memory 7 Remaining number of recordable images 8 Date and time

Battery level indicator

Histogram Display

The brightness distribution of the image is

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

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

Grid Display

A grid appears to help you compose your pictures.

Display Off

No shooting information is displayed.

• The focus frame appears in Autofocus mode.

• If any of the modes are changed, such as the flash mode, the mode you have changed appears for a few seconds.

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The LCD monitor turns off. The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in C, + or X mode.

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Selecting the Focus Mode

Focus mode

(No

Autofocus mode

icon)

Macro mode

Super Macro mode

Infinity-Landscape

mode

Manual Focus mode Adjust the focus manually with the four-way controller.

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 40 cm (16 in.).

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 18 cm - 50 cm (7 in. - 20 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 - 20 cm (2.4 in. - 8 in.). The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

This mode is used for taking distant objects.

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

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

• The default setting is Autofocus mode.

• The zoom is fixed at the middle position and only the digital zoom can be used in Super Macro mode.

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When the mode is set to

z (Manual Focus), the central portion of the

picture is enlarged to full screen on the LCD monitor for focus adjustment. Pressing the four-way controller (23) displays the indicator on the LCD monitor. Use the indicator as a guide while adjusting the focus with the four-way controller (23).

For distant focus

For closer focus

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

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

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Selecting the Flash Mode

Flash Modes

(No

Auto

icon)

Flash Off

Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.

Auto +

Red-eye reduction

Flash On +

Red-eye reduction

• The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to C or X, the Drive mode is set to Continuous Shooting or the Focus mode is set to H.

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

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.

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

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

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Selecting the Recorded Pixels

You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [2560×1920], [2304×1728], [2048×1536], [1600×1200], [1024×768] and [640×480].

The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file size.

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The data volume also varies depending on the quality level setting (1p.65).

Recorded Pixels

2560×1920

2304×1728

2048×1536

1600×1200

1024×768

640 ×480

High quality: for large prints or editing images

For postcard size prints

Higher quality

For use on the Internet/e-mail

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Recorded Pixels].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the size.

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

• The number of recorded pixels is fixed at [320×240] in Movie mode or Marine Movie mode.

• 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.

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Selecting the Quality Level

You can choose the image compression rate. The more stars, the clearer the quality and the larger the volume. The data volume also varies depending on the recorded pixels setting (1p.64).

Quality Levels

Best Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints.

Better

Good

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

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

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Quality Level].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the quality level.

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

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

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Image Quality

Recorded pixels: 2560x1920 (5M) Quality level:

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Selecting the Image Quality

You can set the recorded pixels and quality together in Auto Select Mode. The

combination of recorded pixels and quality for each setting is shown below.

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Image Quality

Setting

Superior 2560×1920 C Super 2560×1920 D 5M Normal 2048×1536 D 3M

Economy 640×480 D 0.3M

* The letter M on screen indicates megabytes (MB). 1 MB is 1 million pixels.

Recorded Pixels

Quality Volume* Use

For lage prints or editing images

For postcard size prints For use on the Internet/e-mail

Higher quality

1 Set the mode dial to -. 2 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

3 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Image Quality].

4 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the setting.

5 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

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Image Quality

Recorded pixels: 2560x1920 (5M) Quality level:

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Adjusting the White Balance

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

White Balance

Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.

Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.

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

Tungsten Light

Fluorescent Light

Manual

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

Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light.

Use this mode when taking pictures by adjusting the white balance manually.

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

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

[White Balance].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The White Balance screen appears.

White Balance

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4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the setting.

5 Press the OK button twice.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

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Manual Setting

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Have a blank sheet of white paper ready.

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

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

White Balance

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3 Press the OK button.

The white balance is automatically adjusted. [Adjusting] appears on the LCD monitor during adjustment. [Complete] appears on the LCD monitor when adjustment is finished

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and the display returns to the menu screen.

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

Any changes made to the White Balance setting are invalid in d, H and

= modes.

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Changing the Focusing Area

You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).

Focusing Area

Multi

Normal range

Spot

The autofocus range becomes smaller.

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Focusing Area].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the setting.

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

When the shutter release button is pressed while [Multi] is selected for the focusing area, the focus frame lights at the focus position.

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The autofocus area does not appear in the viewfinder. Always check the focusing area on the LCD monitor when using the autofocus area to focus on your subject.

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

You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the

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brightness and determine the exposure.

AE Metering Modes

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

Center-weighted

Spot

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

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

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [AE Metering].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the AE Metering mode.

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

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Setting the Sensitivity

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

Sensitivity

Auto

The camera sets the sensitivity automatically.

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

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shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.

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

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Sensitivity].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the sensitivity.

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

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Setting the Frame Rate

You can choose 30 fps (frames per second) or 15 fps for the frame rate.

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

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The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Frame Rate].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the frame rate.

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

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

Rec. Mode

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Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)

You can choose the Instant Review time from 0.5 sec., 1 sec., 2 sec., 3 sec., 5 sec. and Off (no display).

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Instant Review].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the display time.

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

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

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Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

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

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1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Sharpness].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the setting from

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

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4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

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

and

= modes.

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

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Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)

You can set the color saturation.

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Saturation].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the setting from

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

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4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

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

= modes.

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

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Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)

You can set the image contrast.

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

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The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Contrast].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the setting from

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

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

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

= modes.

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

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Contrast EV Compensation

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Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)

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

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [EV Compensation].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

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to change the EV setting.

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

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4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

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EV Compensation is registered on the four-way controller (45) in the Fn Setting default settings in Capture mode. ( can be changed with the four-way controller (

1p.122) The EV setting

45) when you press the

0 button.

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Saving the Settings

Saving the Menu Items (Memory)

You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the camera is turned off. If you select O (On), the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off. If you select

(Off), the settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off.

Item Description

Flash The flash mode setting on the b button is saved.

White Balance

Taking Pictures

EV Compensation

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

Digital Zoom

Focus Mode

Zoom Position The optical zoom position on the Zoom button is saved.

MF The manual focus position is saved.

DISPLAY The LCD monitor display mode is saved.

File #

The [White Balance] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu is saved.

The [EV Compensation] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu is saved.

The [Focusing Area] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu is saved.

The [AE Metering] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu is saved.

The [Sensitivity] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu is saved.

The [Digital Zoom] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu is saved.

The optical focus mode setting on the ) button is saved.

The file number is saved. If a new SD Memory Card is inserted, file numbers are assigned sequentially.

Default Setting

P P P

• Menu items not included in [Memory] will also be saved in the settings selected on the menus for each function when the camera is turned off.

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

• Setting [MF] to O (On) sets [Zoom Position] to O (On) at the same time. ([Zoom Position] can also be set to O (On) independently of [MF].)

O (On) in [Memory].

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Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

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1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Memory].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The [Memory] menu appears.

Rec. Mode

Frame Rate Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Sharpness Saturation

Exit

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Auto

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Taking Pictures

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to choose an item.

5 Use the four-way controller (45)

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

6 Press the OK button twice.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

Memory

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Recording and Playback

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Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)

You can record sound. The recordable time appears on the LCD monitor according to how much space is available on the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory.

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Microphone

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

Recording and Playback

The recordable time appears on the LCD monitor.

1 Remaining recordable time 2 Recording time

2 Press the shutter release button.

Recording starts. The self-timer lamp and flash status lamp blink during recording.

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3 Press the shutter release button.

Recording stops. The remaining recordable time appears.

4 To exit Voice Recording mode, turn the camera off.

• Sound is saved in WAVE monaural files.

• The microphone is located on the front of the camera. Aim the camera to obtain the best sound.

Speaker

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

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1 Press the Q Playback button. 2 Use the four-way controller (45)

to choose the recording to play back.

3 Press the four-way controller (2).

Playback starts.

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• The following operations can be performed during playback.

Four-way controller (2) Pauses playback Zoom/f/y button (x) Increases the volume Zoom/f/y button (w) Reduces the volume

4 Press the four-way controller (3).

Playback stops.

5 Press the Q Playback button.

The camera returns to the Voice Recording mode.

File recording time

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Adding Sound (Voice Memo) to Images

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You can add sound (voice memo) to a captured image.

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Recording a Voice Memo

1 Enter the Playback mode and use

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

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

2 Press the OK button.

Recording of the voice memo starts. You can record for up to 30 seconds.

3 Press the OK button.

Recording of the voice memo stops.

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Setting the Voice Memo Recording Function

You can set the camera not to record voice memos while playing back still images to prevent any voice memo from being recorded.

1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode.

The [Q Playback] menu appears.

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

Record Voice Memo

3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select [On] or [Off].

On : Voice memos can be recorded while playing back still images.

(Default setting)

Off : Voice memos cannot be recorded while playing back still images.

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take or play back images.

When voice memo recording is set to off, O is not displayed while playing back still images.

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Playing Back a Voice Memo

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1 Enter the Playback mode and use

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

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

2 Press the four-way controller (2).

The voice memo is played back.

3 Press the four-way controller (3).

Playback of the voice memo stops.

Deleting a Voice Memo 1p.93

A voice memo cannot be added to an image which already has a voice memo. Delete the old voice memo and record a new one. (1p.93)

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

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Q Playback button

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Playing Back Still Pictures

Press the Q Playback button. Refer to “Playing Back Images” (p.28) for instructions.

Zoom Display

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

Playback/Deleting/Editing

1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way

controller (45) to choose the image to magnify.

2 Press x/y on the Zoom/f/y

button.

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

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

Four-way controller (2345) Moves the position to be magnified Zoom/f/y button (x) Makes the image bigger Zoom/f/y button (w) Makes the image smaller

3 Press the MENU button.

Zoom playback ends.

• Movies cannot be magnified.

• Pressing the Q Playback button does not change the mode to the

Capture mode when the camera is turned on in Playback Only mode. Turn the camera off, then turn it on again.

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Setting the Quick Zoom Function

You can display the image at maximum magnification simply by pressing the Zoom/f/y button once during zoom playback.

1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode.

The [Q Playback] menu appears.

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

Quick Zoom

3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select [On] or [Off].

On : Pressing x/y on the Zoom/f/y button once displays the

image at maximum magnification.

Off : Pressing x/y on the Zoom/f/y button once magnifies the

image in steps.

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take or play back images.

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Playing Back Movies

You can play back movies. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during playback. You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode at the same time.

1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way

controller (45) to choose the movie to play back.

2 Press the four-way controller (2).

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Playback starts.

• The following operations can be

performed during playback.

Four-way controller (4) Four-way controller (5) Four-way controller (2)Pause Zoom button w/x

• The following operations can be performed while Pause is engaged.

Four-way controller (4) Frame reverse Four-way controller (5) Frame forward Four-way controller (2) Releases the Pause function

Reverse playback Forward playback

Adjusts the volume

Playback time

Recording time

3 Press the four-way controller (3).

Playback stops and the screen returns to the start playback screen.

4 Press the Q Playback button.

The camera returns to Capture mode.

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Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode

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Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in Playback mode. Pressing the DISPLAY button changes the display mode.

Display On

Shooting information is displayed.

1 Protect icon 2 Voice Memo icon 3 Folder name and file name 4 Card/Built-in memory icon 5 Four-way controller operation guide 6 Shooting date and time 7 Battery level indicator

Histogram Display

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

1 Sensitivity 2 Recorded pixels 3 Quality 4 White balance 5 Histogram 6 Shutter speed 7 Aperture 8 AE metering

Display Off

No shooting information is displayed.

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Nine Image Display

You can display nine images at the same time.

1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way

controller (45) to choose an image.

2 Press w/f on the Zoom/f/y

button.

Nine images appear.

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Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose an image. When ten or more images have been recorded, the previous nine images appear when you press the four-way controller (4) while image is selected. Similarly, the next nine images appear when you press the four-way controller (5) while image is selected.

3 Press w/f on the Zoom/f/y button.

The screen returns to full screen display of the selected image. Pressing the MENU button, returns the screen to full screen display of the selected image.

Q button, 0 button or OK button

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• Pressing the i button while selecting an image opens the Delete

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You can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card or in the builtin memory continuously.

1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way

controller (45) to choose the image with which to start the slideshow.

2 Press the MENU button.

The [Q Playback] menu appears.

3 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Slideshow].

4 Use the four-way controller (45)

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to change the playback interval.

Choose from the following: 3 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec, 20 sec, 30 sec.

5 Press the OK button.

[Start] appears on the LCD monitor and playback starts at the set interval. Press any button, such as the OK button or MENU button, to stop the slideshow. [Stop] appears on the LCD monitor.

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• The slideshow will continue until you press any button.

• Movies and pictures with a voice memo will be played through to the

end before the next picture is played back, regardless of the set playback interval.

• Recordings made in Voice Recording mode are not played back.

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Deleting Individual Images or Sounds

You can delete images and sound recordings one at a time.

• Once deleted, images cannot be restored.

• You cannot display the Delete screen from protected images. (1p.95)

1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way

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controller (45) to choose the image or sound to delete.

2 Press the i button.

The Delete screen appears.

3 Use the four-way controller (2) to

select [Delete].

4 Press the OK button.

The image and sound are deleted.

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Delete Cancel

• You can also delete images from Instant Review (1p.73). However,

you cannot delete images if the display time is set to 0.5 seconds.

• You can also delete images from the nine image display (1p.90).

However, you cannot delete protected images. (1p.95)

• If [Quick Delete] is set to [On] in the [

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If an image has a voice memo, you can delete the voice memo without deleting the image.

1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way

controller (45) to choose an image with a voice memo to delete.

2 Press the i button.

The Delete screen appears.

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Delete sound

Delete Cancel

3 Use the four-way controller (2) to

select [Delete sound].

4 Press the OK button.

The voice memo is deleted.

Select [Delete] in Step 3 above to delete both the image and the voice memo.

Setting the Quick Delete Function

When the Quick Delete function is set to On, the Delete screen appears with [Delete] already selected.

1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode.

The [Q Playback] menu appears.

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

3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select [On] or [Off]. 4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take or play back images.

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Deleting All Images

D e l et e al l im ag es &

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You can delete all the images and sounds at once.

• Once deleted, images cannot be restored.

• Protected images and sounds cannot be deleted.

1 Press the i button twice in Playback mode.

The Delete All screen appears.

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

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[All data deleted].

3 Press the OK button.

All the images and sounds are deleted.

Delete all images &

sounds on the memory

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You can also delete images from Instant Review (1p.73).

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Protecting Images and Sounds from Deletion (Protect)

You can protect images and sounds from being accidentally deleted.

1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode.

The [Q Playback] menu appears.

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

Press the four-way controller (5).

The Protect screen appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (45)

to choose the image or sound to protect.

5 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Protect].

Y appears on the image or sound. Select [Unprotect] to cancel the Protect setting.

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You can protect all the images and sounds.

1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode.

The [Q Playback] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Protect]. 3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The Protect screen appears.

Unprotect

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4 Press the DISPLAY button.

The Protect All screen appears.

5 Use the four-way controller (2) to

select [Protect].

6 Press the OK button.

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& sounds

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Select [Unprotect] in Step 5 to cancel the Protect setting on all the images and sounds.

Even protected images and sounds will be deleted by formatting the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory.

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Viewing Images on a TV

PC/AV terminal

By using the AV cable, you can capture and play back images on a TV or other equipment with a video IN jack. Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable.

1 Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable to

the PC/AV terminal.

2 Connect the other end of the AV cable to the image

input terminal and sound input terminal on the TV.

When using stereo sound equipment, insert the sound terminal into the L (white) terminal.

3 Turn the TV and camera on.

Changing the Video Output Format 1p.119

If you intend to use the camera for a long time, use of the AC adapter D-AC5 (optional) is recommended. Refer to the operating manual for the TV or equipment to which the camera is connected.

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Remote control receiver

Remote control unit E

(Remote control unit F has no zoom button.)

Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) to View the Previous or the Next Image

You can use the remote control unit to view the next image or the previous image while watching the images on a TV.

1 Press the shutter release button on the remote control

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unit.

The image following the current image is played.

2 Press the remote zoom button on the remote control

unit.

The image preceding the current image is played.

• Using the remote control unit to view the next or previous image is only

enabled when the AV cable is connected.

• You can only use the remote control unit to view the next or previous

image when playing back still images in the 1 image screen (normal). You cannot use the remote control unit to start or stop movies, still images with sound or sound only files, so use the buttons on the camera. Also, the remote control unit cannot be used at all while movies, still images with sound or sound only files are being played back or are paused.

• You need the remote control unit E (optional) to view the next or

previous image.

• You can only view the next image with the remote control unit F

(optional).

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