Pentax Optio SV User Manual

Digital Camera

Operating Manual

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

Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Optio SV 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 SV 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 from the actual product.

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA

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

Warning

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

Caution

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

About the Camera

Warning

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

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

• 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.

Caution

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

• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery DLI8. The battery could explode or catch fire.

• 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.

• 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.

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

About the Battery Charging Stand D-BC23 and the AC Adapter D-AC8

Warning

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

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

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

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

• If lightning should be present during using, unplug the power cord and discontinue using. Continuing to use the product can cause damage to the equipment, fire or electrical shock.

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

Caution

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Do not use the battery charging stand to charge batteries other than the ones specified. This can cause overheating or malfunctions.

Care to be Taken During Handling

• 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 travelling). Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording, playing back 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 but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned.

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

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

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

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

• Refer to “Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card” (p.22) 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.

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 Battery.............................................................................. 14

Removing the Battery............................................................................ 14

Charging the Battery ............................................................................. 15

Using the AC Adapter (optional)............................................................ 19

Installing the SD Memory Card ................................................................. 21

Image Size and Quality ......................................................................... 23

Initial Settings............................................................................................. 24

Setting the Display Language ............................................................... 24

Setting the Date and Time..................................................................... 25

Quick Start 27

Taking Still Pictures................................................................................... 27

Playing Back Still Pictures ........................................................................ 29

Playing Back an Image.......................................................................... 29

Playing Back the Previous or Next Image ............................................. 29

Rotating the Displayed Image ............................................................... 30

Common Operations 32

Turning the Camera On and Off................................................................ 32

Turning the Camera On in the Playback Mode ..................................... 33

Turning the Camera On in the Voice Recording Mode.......................... 33

Using the Button Functions ...................................................................... 34

Capture Mode........................................................................................ 34

Playback Mode...................................................................................... 36

Voice Recording Mode .......................................................................... 37

Setting the Menus ...................................................................................... 38

Operation of the FULL Menu................................................................. 38

Operation of the SIMPLE Menu ............................................................ 44

Taking Pictures 48

Taking Pictures .......................................................................................... 48

Setting the Functions (Program Mode).................................................. 48

Setting the Exposure Manually (Manual Exposure Mode) .................... 49

Setting the Shutter Speed (Shutter-Priority Mode)................................ 51

Setting the Aperture Value (Aperture-Priority Mode)............................. 52

Using Preset Function Settings (User Mode) ........................................ 54

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) ........................... 55

Taking Movies (Movie Mode) ................................................................ 56

Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene

(Picture Mode)....................................................................................... 58

Taking 3D Pictures (3D Image Mode) ................................................... 60

Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)............................ 66

Using the Zoom ..................................................................................... 68

Using the Self-Timer.............................................................................. 70

Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode) .............................. 71

Using the Remote Control Unit (optional).............................................. 72

Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions (Auto Bracket).......... 74

Taking Pictures at Fixed Intervals (Interval Shooting)........................... 76

Taking Time-lapse Movies..................................................................... 79

Setting the Shooting Functions ................................................................ 81

Changing the Mode ............................................................................... 81

Selecting the Capture Mode.................................................................. 81

Displaying Shooting Information in the Capture Mode .......................... 82

Selecting the Flash Mode...................................................................... 84

Selecting the Focus Mode..................................................................... 85

Selecting the Recorded Pixels .............................................................. 88

Selecting the Quality Level.................................................................... 90

Adjusting the White Balance ................................................................. 92

Changing the Focusing Area................................................................. 94

Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure .............. 95

Setting the Sensitivity ............................................................................ 96

Adjusting the Focus Limit ...................................................................... 97

Setting the Noise Reduction.................................................................. 98

Setting the Instant Review Time............................................................ 99

Setting the Image Sharpness .............................................................. 100

Setting the Color Saturation ................................................................ 101

Setting the Image Contrast.................................................................. 102

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)........................................... 103

Saving the Settings.................................................................................. 104

Saving the Menu Items (Memory) ....................................................... 104

Registering Functions in the User Mode ............................................. 106

Recording and Playback 108

Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) ........................................... 108

Playing Back Sounds............................................................................... 109

Adding a Voice Memo.............................................................................. 110

Playback/Deleting/Editing 111

Playing Back Images ............................................................................... 111

Playing Back Still Pictures................................................................... 111

Zoom Display ...................................................................................... 111

Playing Back Movies ........................................................................... 113

Displaying Shooting Information in the Playback Mode ...................... 114

Nine Image Display ............................................................................. 115

Slideshow ............................................................................................ 116

Deleting Images, Movies and Sounds.................................................... 118

Deleting a Single Image or Sound....................................................... 118

Deleting Selected Images ................................................................... 120

Deleting All Images ............................................................................. 121

Protecting Images and Sounds from Deletion (Protect) ...................... 122

Viewing Images on a TV .......................................................................... 124

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ....................................................... 125

Printing Single Images ........................................................................ 125

Printing All Images .............................................................................. 127

Direct Printing Using PictBridge............................................................. 129

Connecting the Camera to the Printer................................................. 129

Printing Single Images ........................................................................ 130

Printing All Images .............................................................................. 131

Printing Using the DPOF Settings ....................................................... 132

Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer ........................................ 133

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

Changing the Image Size and Quality................................................. 134

Trimming Images................................................................................. 136

Using Digital Filters to Edit Images...................................................... 138

Settings 142

Camera Settings....................................................................................... 142

Formatting an SD Memory Card.......................................................... 142

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor....................................... 143

Changing the Start-up Screen, Background Color and

Screen Effects ..................................................................................... 144

Changing the Date and Time .............................................................. 147

Changing the Sound Settings.............................................................. 148

Setting the World Time........................................................................ 150

Changing the Display Language ......................................................... 152

Setting the Folder Name ..................................................................... 152

Changing the Video Output Format..................................................... 153

Changing the USB Connection Mode ................................................. 153

Sleep Timeout ..................................................................................... 154

Setting Auto Power Off........................................................................ 155

Registering a Function (Fn Setting)..................................................... 156

Resetting to Default Settings............................................................... 159

Appendix 160

List of Cities.............................................................................................. 160

Optional Accessories .............................................................................. 161

Messages .................................................................................................. 162

Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 164

Main Specifications.................................................................................. 166

WARRANTY POLICY................................................................................ 169

Index.......................................................................................................... 173

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This tells you about the 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.

indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera.

Checking the Contents of the Package

Camera

Optio SV

AV cable

I-AVC7 (∗)

Battery charging stand

D-BC23 (∗)

Operating Manual

(this manual)

Items marked with an asterisk (∗) are also available as optional accessories. For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.161).

(PC Connection Manual)

Strap

O-ST20 (∗)

USB cable

I-USB17 (∗)

AC plug cord

D-CO2 (∗)

Operating Manual

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW23

Rechargeable

lithium-ion battery

D-LI8 (∗)

32 MB SD Memory Card

Names of Parts

Front

Back

Shutter release button

Remote control receiver/ Self-timer lamp

Power switch

Flash

Speaker

Lens

USB/AV terminal

Microphone

Strap lug

DC input terminal

Terminal cover

Viewfinder

Focus status lamp (green)

Mode dial

Flash status lamp (red)

LCD monitor

Battery charging stand terminal

Battery/Card cover

Tripod socket

Names of Operating Parts

Mode dial b button

Power switch

i button

qs/ Shutter release button

Q Playback button

f/y button

Zoom /

gh button

Four-way controller (2345)

OK button

Fn button

MENU 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 Shutter release button Four-way controller (3) 3 Zoom /f/y button Four-way controller (4) 4i button Four-way controller (5) 5 OK button

MENU button Fn button

SHUTTER

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

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

Getting Started

Powering the Camera

Getting Started

Battery lock lever

Battery

Battery/Card cover

Installing the Battery

Install the battery provided with the camera.

1 Open the battery/card cover.

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

Insert the battery with the 2 symbol facing toward the LCD

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

3 Close the battery/card cover.

Removing the Battery

1 Release the battery by using your finger to press the

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

Pull the battery out.

If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use of the AC adapter D-AC8 (optional) is recommended. (1p.19)

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

• Do not remove the battery when the camera is turned on. If you do not intend to use the camera for an extended period of time,

• remove the battery.

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

Battery charging stand D-BC23

To power outlet

AC plug cord

Charging indicator (CAMERA)

Charging indicator (BATTERY)

Charging the Battery

Use the supplied D-BC23 battery charging stand to charge the battery before using the camera for the first time or when the [Battery depleted] message appears. You can charge the battery without removing it from the camera.

Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charging stand D-BC23.

2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

Charging the Battery in the Camera

3 Place the camera in the charger.

Turn the camera off and position the camera so that the lens rests in the depression in the case. When charging the battery, the charging indicator of the battery charging stand indicates the following information.

Battery is charging Lit

Battery is charged Off

Battery error Blinks

4 Remove the camera from the battery charging stand

when charging is completed.

Getting Started

Battery

Charging indicator (CAMERA)

Charging indicator (BATTERY)

Charging the Battery by Itself

You can remove the battery from the camera and charge it.

3 Place the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX

name is visible.

The charging indicator (BATTERY) lights red while the battery is charging and turns off when charging is completed.

4 Remove the battery from the battery charging stand

when charging is completed.

• The time required for full charge is about 100 minutes. The appropriate ambient temperature range for charging the battery is 0°C – 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

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

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

• the charger at the same time. This is useful when you have spare battery. When the camera and battery is placed in the charger, the charging indicator (CAMERA) and charging indicator (BATTERY) light red. When the battery inserted in the camera is fully charged, the charging of the spare battery starts automatically. When the charging of the spare battery starts, the charging indicator (CAMERA) turns off and the charging indicator (BATTERY) lights red.

• You can also remove the battery from the camera and charge it using the optional D-BC8 battery charger.

• Always charge the battery before using the camera for the first time or when the battery has not been used for an extended period of time.

• Do not use the D-BC23 battery charging stand to charge batteries other than D-LI8 rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, as the charger may overheat or be damaged as a result.

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

• Approximate Operating Time (when the D-LI8 battery is fully charged)

Number of recordable images: Approx. 100 (at 23°C with the LCD

monitor on and the flash used for 50% of shots, based on the CIPA standard.)

Playback time: Approx. 130 min.

(based on PENTAX measuring conditions.)

• The above figures may vary according to the conditions in which the

camera is used.

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

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

Getting Started

• Battery Level Indicator

You can check the battery level by the

(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.

# symbol on the LCD monitor.

• Recycling Batteries

Getting Started

This symbol indicates that the battery is recyclable. Cover the terminals with insulating tape and take the battery to a store displaying this symbol.

To power outlet

AC plug cord

AC adapter

4 symbol

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-AC8 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, being sure to match the

4 symbols.

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

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

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

• Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter before using the adapter. Be sure to match the 4 symbols when connecting the DC terminals.

• Inserting the plugs with too much force may damage them.

Getting Started

Precautions When Using the Battery Charging Stand or AC Adapter

To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock when using the battery charging stand or AC adapter, be sure to read the section on “FOR SAFE USE OF

YOUR CAMERA” on page 1. Refer to page 166 for the specifications of

Getting Started

the battery charging stand and AC adapter.

Installing the SD Memory Card

SD Memory Card

To remove the card, push in and pull out

An SD Memory Card can be used with this camera. Captured images and recorded sounds are recorded on the SD Memory Card.

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

• Do not use a new SD memory card or one used with another camera without formatting it with your camera before use. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card” (p.142) for instructions on formatting.

1 Open the battery/card cover.

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

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

2 symbol) is facing toward the LCD monitor and push

the card in until it clicks.

3 Close the battery/card cover.

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

The number of recordable images varies depending on the capacity of the SD Memory Card or built-in memory and the selected image size and quality. (1p.23)

Getting Started

Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card

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

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

formatting of the card.

Getting Started

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

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

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

• Be sure to format unused cards or cards that have been used on another camera. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card” (p.142) for instructions on formatting.

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

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

interference. (3) when the card has not been used for an extended period of time. (4) when the card is ejected, the AC adapter is disconnected or the battery is

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

• The SD Memory Card has a limited service life. If it is not used for an extended period of 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.

• When you purchase the SD Memory Cards, access the PENTAX website and confirm beforehand if they have compatibility with your camera. Inquiries on the card compatibility can also be answered by your nearest PENTAX service center.

Write-protect switch

Image Size and Quality

Choose the image size and quality best suited to your purpose. Higher quality levels and numbers of recorded pixels produce clearer images for printing, but the resulting increase in 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.

Setting the Menus 1p.38

Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.88

Selecting the Quality Level 1p.90

Appropriate Sizes According to Use

Size Appropriate Use

2560×1920

2048×1536

1600×1200

1024×7680

640×480

The default setting is 2560×1920.

Appropriate Quality According to Use

C Best

Better

Good

The default setting is D.

Approximate Number of Recordable Images by Size and Quality

Quality Level

Recorded Pixels

2560×1920 Approx. 42 Approx. 66 Approx. 93

2048×1536 Approx. 61 Approx. 95 Approx. 132

1600×1200 Approx. 81 Approx. 127 Approx. 174

1024×7680 Approx. 132 Approx. 202 Approx. 274

640×480 Approx. 192 Approx. 295 Approx. 349

•

The above table indicates the number of images when using the SD Memory Card (64MB).

•

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.

Fine printing such as photo printing, large-sized printing, editing

Postcard-sized printing, using on homepage, attaching

Sharp, Clear

to E-mail

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

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

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

Best

Better

Good

Movie

(320×240)

Approx.

158 sec.

Getting Started

Initial Settings

Getting Started

Power switch

Q Playback button

Four-way controller

OK 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.24, 25 “Setting the Display Language”, “Setting the

Date and Time”

If the Date Adjust screen appears:

1p.25 “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 Press the four-way controller (23)

to select [Language/ ].

The default setting is English.

2 Press the four-way controller (5).

The Language Setting screen appears.

Initial Settings

Language/ English

New York

DST

Exit

3 Press the four-way controller (23)

to select the language.

4 Press the OK button.

Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time and the display style.

1 Press the four-way controller (5).

2 and 3 appear above and below “mm/dd/ yy”.

Date Adjust

Date Style

Date

Time

mm/dd/yy 12h

Cancel OK

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2 Press the four-way controller (23) to select the date

style.

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

2 and 3 appear above and below “12h”.

4 Press the four-way controller (23) to select [24h] (24-

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

5 Press the four-way controller (5). 6 Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Date]. 7 Press the four-way controller (5).

2 and 3 appear above and below the month.

8 Press the four-way controller

(23) to change the month.

Date Adjust

Date Style

Date

Time

mm/dd/yy 12h

Cancel OK

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Getting Started

9 Repeat Step 7 and 8 to change the date and year. 10 Press the four-way controller (5). 11 Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Time]. 12 Press the four-way controller (5).

2 and 3 appear above and below the hour.

Date Adjust

Date Style

Date

Time

mm/dd/yy 12h

Cancel OK

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13 Press the four-way controller (23) to change the hour.

AM/PM switches automatically as you change the hour if you selected [12h] in Step 3.

14 Repeat Step 12 and 13 to change the minute.

Getting Started

15 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 MENU button.

• 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 screen is displayed, you can cancel the setting operation and switch to the 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.147).

Quick Start

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Taking Still Pictures

Viewfinder

Mode dial

LCD monitor

Power switch Shutter release button

Zoom/f/y button

The simplest 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.

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2 Set the mode dial to A. 3 Confirm the subject and shooting

information on the LCD monitor.

The focus frame in the middle of the LCD monitor indicates the zone of automatic focusing. You can change the size of the subject by pressing the Zoom/f/y button.

x : makes the subject bigger. w : makes the subject smaller.

You can check the size of the subject 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.

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Focus frame

4 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

5 Press the shutter release button.

The image appears on the LCD monitor for one 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.)

Quick Start

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 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.

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1. Focus frame

The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus. The frame does not appear if the subject is out of focus.

2. Status lamps

Lit Subject is in focus Flash is charged Blinks Subject is out of focus Flash is charging

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

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) and aim the camera at your subject with the shutter release button kept pressed halfway 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

• Finely patterned object

• Fast moving objects

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

• Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background)

Instant Review

The Instant Review default setting is one second. During this time, you can delete the image by pressing the the [Delete] menu appears and pressing the OK button. (

i button, selecting [Delete] when

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You can also record a voice memo by pressing the OK button during Instant Review.

Setting the Instant Review Time 1p.99

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Playing Back Still Pictures

LCD monitor

Playing Back an Image

You can display the still picture you have just taken.

1 Press the Q Playback button

after taking a picture.

The image appears on the LCD monitor.

Q Playback button

Four-way controller

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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).

displays the previous image.

displays the next image.

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Rotating the Displayed Image

100-0015

100-vvv0004

Delete

All

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

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time the button is pressed.

• An image which is rotated cannot be magnified.

• When you switch to the Capture mode or menus while the image is rotated, the rotation information of the image is saved.

• The image captured with other camera or created with computer cannot be rotated.

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 shutter release button halfway or turn the mode dial to return to the Capture mode.

All OK

All

Delete

Cancel

100-0015

File No.

100-vvv0004

100-0004

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

• You can enlarge the image displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the Zoom /

f/y button. (The image cannot be magnified

when rotated.)

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

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Quick Start

Common Operations

Turning the Camera On and Off

Mode dial

Common Operations

Press the power switch.

The lens extends and the camera turns on in the Capture mode. The camera is ready to take pictures by pressing the shutter release button.

• Press the Q Playback button to switch to the Playback mode and

view pictures while the lens is extended.

• Hold down the Q Playback button for more than two seconds to

activate the Playback mode with the lens unextended.

2 Press the power switch again.

The camera turns off.

Switching between the Capture Mode and Playback Mode 1p.81

Power switch

Q Playback button

Taking Pictures 1p.48

Turning the Camera On in the Playback Mode

Use the Playback mode with the lens unextended 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 mode with the lens unextended.

Perform the following operations to switch between the Playback mode with the lens unextended and the Capture mode.

Playback mode with the lens unextended Ö Capture mode

•Press the Q Playback button or shutter release button.

• Turn the mode dial.

Capture mode Ö Playback mode with the lens unextended

• Hold down the Q Playback button for more than two seconds.

•Press the Q Playback button. (for Voice Recording mode).

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Turning the Camera On in the Voice Recording Mode

The Voice Recording 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 the Voice Recording mode. The lens does not extend.

Common Operations

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

Recording Sound 1p.108

Using the Button Functions

Common Operations

Capture Mode

b button

Changes the flash mode. (1p.84)

Q Playback button

Switches to the Playback mode. When pressed again, returns to the Capture mode. (

Shutter release button

Press halfway: Adjusts and locks the AF and AE.

Press down fully: Takes picture.

Zoom button

Changes the size of the subject. (1p.27)

qs button

Changes the focus mode as follows

Macro mode (1p.85) Super Macro mode (1p.85) Infinity-Landscape mode (1p.85) Manual Focus mode (1p.86) Focusing Area mode (1p.87)

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Changes to the Capture mode after selecting a menu item.

Starts and ends shooting movie. Changes to the Capture mode after selecting a menu item.

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gh button

Changes the drive mode as follows

Self-timer Shooting (1p.70) Continuous Shooting (1p.71) Auto Bracket Shooting (1p.74) Interval Shooting (1p.76) Remote Control Shooting (1p.72)

OK button

Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.114) Sets the menu item.

Four-way controller (45)

Sets the exposure.

Fn button

Displays the Fn Setting screen.

MENU button

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

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(

Common Operations

Playback Mode

Q Playback button

Switches to the Capture mode.

Shutter release button

Press halfway: Changes to the Capture mode and adjusts and locks the

Press down fully: Changes to the Capture mode and takes picture.

Zoom/f/y button

Press f during normal playback to display nine images at once. ( Press Zoom/f/y button during zoom playback to change the size of the Zoom Display image displayed on the LCD monitor. (1

button

Deletes the image displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.118)

OK button

Changes the information displayed on the monitor as follows. (1p.82) Still picture, Movie: Display On, Histogram Display, Display Off Sound: Display On, Display Off

Four-way controller

(2) Replays the movie and voice memo. (1p.109, 113)

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

(

3) Rotates the image. (1p.30)

(

Stops playback of the movie.

Fn button

Displays the Fn Setting screen.

MENU button

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

6 7 8

AF and AE.

Changes to the Capture mode and Starts and ends shooting movie.

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. (1p.38)

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Voice Recording Mode

Q Playback button

Switches to the Playback mode with the lens unextended. (1p.36) When pressed again, returns to the Voice Recording mode.

Shutter release button

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

OK button

Changes the information displayed on the monitor as follows. Display On, Display Off

Four-way controller (in the Playback mode with the lens

unextended)

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

45)

Performs the following operations during playback. Selects a recorded

(

file before playback.

When (4) is pressed during playback, rewinds five seconds.

5) is pressed during playback, advances five seconds.

When (

MENU button

When pressed during standby or before recording or playing back, displays the [Q Playback] and [B Set-up] menus. (1p.38)

Common Operations

Setting the Menus

When you press the MENU button, the menus are displayed on the LCD monitor. You can set functions, save the settings, and change the camera settings on these menus. This camera has two types of menus: SIMPLE menu, which can set commonly used functions, and FULL menu, which can set all functions.

Operation of the FULL Menu

When you are making settings from a menu, a guide to button operations

Common Operations

appears on the LCD monitor.

1 Press the MENU button.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears when you display the menu in the Capture mode, and the [Q Playback] menu appears when you display the menu in the Playback mode. The selected area appears in a frame.

2 Press the four-way controller (45).

Changes the menu screen.

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

Moves the frame up or down.

4 Change the setting of the selected item.

There are three ways to change the settings.

Press the four-way controller (5) to display the settings and change them. (Pop up menu)

Press the OK button to return to the menu when you have finished changing the settings.

Press the four-way controller (5) to move to another select screen and change the settings.

Press the OK button to return to the menu when you have finished changing the settings.

Press the four-way controller (45) and change the settings.

5 Press the MENU button.

The settings are saved and the camera switches to capture or play back status.

Cancel

White Balance

MENU button

[A Rec.Mode] Menu [Q Playback] Menu

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

2560

AWB

AUTOAUTO

SIMPLE

Playback

Protect DPOF Slideshow Resize Trimming Digital Filter

Exit

SIMPLE

sec

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

Auto Bracket Interval Shoot Focus Limiter Time-lapse Movie Digital Zoom Instant Review

Exit

2560

AWB

AUTOAUTO

SIMPLE

2560

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AUTOAUTO

SIMPLE

Off

sec

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

White Balance

AWB

Auto Bracket Interval Shoot Focus Limiter Time-lapse Movie Off Digital Zoom Instant Review

Pop Up Menu

Rec. Mode

Cancel

2560 2048 1600 1024 640

AUTOAUTO

Select Screen

Cancel

Cancel OK

Rec. Mode

Exit

SIMPLE

sec

[B Set-up] Menu

Exit

Set-up

English

SIMPLE

Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ Folder Std.

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To the next screen

If you perform the following without pressing the OK button in Step 4, the settings are saved and the camera switches to capture or play back status.

Switch to capture status

Switch to playback status Press the playback button.

Switch to capture or playback status

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•

If you press the MENU button to exit the select screen or , any changes you have made to the settings will not be saved.

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

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

Press the shutter release button half way. Press the shutter release button fully. Turn the mode dial.

Press the { button, b button, qs button, or gh button after finishing the setting.

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FULL Menu List

[A Rec.Mode] Menu

Item Description

Recorded Pixels For selecting the number of pixels

Quality Level For selecting the image compression ratio

White Balance

Focusing Area For changing the area of the autofocus

AE Metering

Sensitivity For setting the sensitivity

Auto Bracket

Interval Shoot

Focus Limiter

Time-lapse Movie

Digital Zoom For taking digital zoom pictures

Instant Review For setting the Instant Review time

3D Mode For taking 3D pictures

Memory

USER

Noise Reduction

Sharpness

Saturation For setting the saturation

Contrast For setting the contrast

For adjusting the color balance according to lighting

For setting the metering method to determine the exposure

For setting the shooting conditions such as exposure, saturation and sharpness

For taking pictures in specified interval of time

For switching between limiting and not limiting lens movement during normal shooting and macro shooting

For setting the frame rate when recording movies

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

For setting the capture modes to register for the Manual Exposure mode

For setting the functions registered in the USER mode

For reducing noise

For setting the sharpness

Default

Setting

2560 × 1920

AWB

(Auto)

[]

(Multiple)

(Multi-segment)

Auto

Exposure

(±0.3)

—

Off

1 sec.

(Parallel mode)

—

Normal

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p.54

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p.100

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[Q Playback] Menu

Item Description Page

Protect For protecting images and sounds from deletion p.122

DPOF For setting the printing service to print out images p.125

Slideshow For playing recorded images successively p.116

Resize For changing the size of images p.134

Trimming For trimming images p.136

Digital Filter

Quick Zoom

Quick Delete

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[

B Set-up] Menu

Item Description Page

Format For formatting the SD Memory Card p.142

Sound

Date Adjust For adjusting the date and time p.147

World Time For setting the world time p.150

Language/

Folder setting

Screen Setting

Brightness Level For changing the brightness of the LCD monitor p.143

Video Out For setting the video output format p.153

USB Connection Mode

Sleep Timeout For setting the power saving function p.154

Auto Power Off For turning off the power automatically p.155

Fn Setting

Reset For returning the camera settings to defaults p.159

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

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

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

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

For changing the language in which menus and messages appear

For changing the name of the folder to save the images and sounds

For setting the start-up screen, background screen and screen effects

For changing the USB connection mode p.153

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

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Common Operations

Operation of the SIMPLE Menu

The SIMPLE menu displays only commonly used menus. The same menu will be displayed in both Capture mode and Playback mode.

1 Press the MENU button.

FULL menu appears. In the Capture mode, the [A Rec.Mode] menu appears and in the Playback mode, the [ The selected area appears in a blue frame.

Playback] menu appears.

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

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The SIMPLE menu appears.

3 Press the four-way controller (23) to choose an item.

Moves the frame up or down.

4 Change the setting of the selected item.

There are two ways to change the setting.

Press the four-way controller (5) to display the settings and change the setting. (Pop up menu)

Press the four-way controller (5) to move to another select screen and change the setting.

Press the OK button to return to the menu when you have finished the settings.

5 Press the MENU button.

The settings are saved and the camera switches to capture or play back status.

Return to FULL Menu

1 Press x/y on the Zoom/f/y button.

The FULL menu appears.

MENU button

FULL Menu

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

SIMPLE

SIMPLE Menu

Image Quality Super DPOF Slideshow Format Sound Date Adjust USB Connection

Exit

FULL

Image Quality Super DPOF Slideshow Format Sound Date Adjust USB Connection

FULLExit

Image Quality Super DPOF Slideshow Format Sound Date Adjust USB Connection

Exit FULL

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AUTOAUTO

sec

Image Quality Super DPOF Slideshow Format Sound Date Adjust USB Connection

Sound

Operation Vol. Playback Volume Start-up Sound Shutter Sound Operation Sound Self-timer

Pop Up Menu

sec

PCPC

Cancel OK

Select Screen

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Common Operations

• The menu setting is saved even when the camera is turned off or switched to the Capture or Playback mode. If the camera is turned off or switched to the Capture or Playback mode while the SIMPLE menu displayed, the SIMPLE menu will be displayed the next time you press the MENU button.

• Interval shooting and bracket shooting is available even when the camera is set to display the SIMPLE menu. (When they are set to On.)

•

If you press the MENU button before pressing the OK button to

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leave the menu, any changes to the settings will not be saved.

• You cannot return to the FULL menu display in the process of setting in the SIMPLE menu. Finish the setting and close the setting screen and settings before you return to the FULL menu.

• When displaying the SIMPLE menu, the items not included in the menu are set to their default setting (excluding language/ , folder, start-up screen, screen effect, brightness of the LCD monitor, video output format, and world time). These settings will be reset to their status before displaying the SIMPLE menu when you return to the FULL menu display.

• The image quality setting in the SIMPLE menu is invalid in the FULL menu.

• You cannot display the SIMPLE menu in the USER mode.

SIMPLE Menu List

Item Description Page

Image quality

DPOF

Slideshow For playing recorded images successively p.116

Format For formatting the SD Memory Card p.142

Sound

Date Adjust For adjusting the date style, date and time p.147

USB Connection For changing the USB connection p.153

For setting the recorded pixels and quality level of still pictures

For setting which image and how many copies to print in advance before going to a print service

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

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p.148

Common Operations

Taking Pictures

Mode dial Shutter release button

Setting the Functions (Program Mode)

Taking Pictures

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

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

Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions” (p.81 to p.103) for details of how to set the functions.

3 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

4 Press the shutter release button.

The picture is taken.

If the USER mode has been set to P, the Program Mode Setting screen will appear by setting the mode dial to USER.

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Mode dial

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Four-way controller

OK button

MENU button

Setting the Exposure Manually (Manual Exposure Mode)

You can set the shutter speed and aperture value manually.

1 Select b on the [A Rec.Mode] menu and press the

four-way controller (

5).

2 Press the four-way controller (23) to select M. 3 Press the OK button and then the MENU button. 4 Set the mode dial to b.

The camera is ready to take pictures in the Manual Exposure mode.

5 Use the four-way controller to

change the shutter speed and aperture value.

4 Increases the shutter speed. 5 Reduces the shutter speed. 2 Makes the aperture larger.

(Reduces the aperture value.)

3 Makes the aperture smaller.

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Aperture Shutter speed

(Increases the aperture value.)

If the combination of shutter speed and aperture value do not give an appropriate exposure, a warning will be displayed.

(Lit)

(Blinking)

p (Lit) Metering is not possible.

If the deviation from the appropriate exposure is between –0.3 EV and –2.0 EV, n will light, and if between +0.3 EV and +2.0 EV m will light, and the value will be displayed.

If the picture is underexposed at a setting lower than –2.0 EV,

n blinks, and if overexposed at a setting higher than +2.0 EV, m blinks.

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6 Press the shutter release button.

The picture will be taken at the set shutter speed and aperture value.

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• The shutter speed and aperture value will be saved when the camera is turned off.

• If the [USER] or b in the [ARec.Mode] menu has been set to [a], the camera will be ready to make settings or take pictures in the Manual Exposure mode by setting the mode dial to E or b.

• EV compensation is not available in this mode.

• [AUTO] cannot be selected for the sensitivity or flash mode when

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in the Manual Exposure mode.

• When the focus mode is set to the Manual Focus or Focusing Area mode, press the OK button to use the four-way controller to adjust the focus. Press the OK button again to adjust the shutter speed or aperture value.

Mode dial

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Shutter release button

Four-way controller

OK button

MENU button

Setting the Shutter Speed (Shutter-Priority Mode)

In this mode the shutter speed is set manually and the camera automatically sets the aperture value.

1 Select b on the [A Rec.Mode] menu and press the

four-way controller (

5).

2 Press the four-way controller (23) to select Tv. 3 Press the OK button and then the MENU button. 4 Set the mode dial to b.

The camera is ready to take pictures in the Shutter-Priority mode.

5 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the shutter speed.

2 Reduces the shutter speed. 3 Increases the shutter speed.

6 Press the shutter release button.

The picture will be taken.

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• The set shutter speed will be saved when the camera is turned off.

• If the [USER] or b in the [ARec.Mode] menu has been set to [b], the camera will be ready to make settings or take pictures in the Shutter-Priority mode by setting the mode dial to E or b.

•

When the focus mode is set to the Manual Focus or Focusing Area mode, press the OK button to use the four-way controller to adjust the shutter speed or the focus. (The function of the four-way controller changes each time you press the OK button.)

•

[Auto] cannot be selected for the flash when in the Shutter-Priority mode.

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Shutter release button

Four-way controller

OK button

MENU button

Setting the Aperture Value (Aperture-Priority Mode)

In this mode the aperture value is set manually and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed.

Taking Pictures

1 Select b on the [A Rec.Mode] menu and press the

four-way controller (

5).

2 Press the four-way controller (23) to select Av. 3 Press the OK button and then the MENU button. 4 Set the mode dial to b.

The camera is ready to take pictures in the Aperture-Priority mode.

5 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the aperture value.

2 Makes the aperture larger.

(Reduces the aperture value.)

3 Makes the aperture smaller.

(Increases the aperture value.)

6 Press the shutter release button.

The picture will be taken.

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• The aperture value will be saved when the camera is turned off.

• If the [USER] or b in the [ARec.Mode] menu has been set to [c], the camera will be ready to make settings or take pictures in the Aperture-Priority mode by setting the mode dial to E or b.

• When the focus mode is set to the Manual Focus or Focusing Area mode, press the OK button to use the four-way controller to adjust the aperture value or the focus. (The function of the four-way controller changes each time you press the OK button.)

• [AUTO] cannot be selected for the sensitivity when in the Manual Exposure mode.

Taking Pictures

Mode dial

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Shutter release button

Four-way controller

OK button

MENU button

Using Preset Function Settings (User Mode)

In the User mode, you can take pictures using the functions and settings registered in advance in the User mode.

Taking Pictures

1 Select [USER] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu and press

the four-way controller (

5).

2 Press the four-way controller (23) to choose the

capture mode.

You can register P, M, Tv, Av, and Night-Scene for the USER mode.

3 Press the OK button and then the MENU button. 4 Set the mode dial to USER.

The camera is ready to take pictures in the set the capture mode.

5 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

6 Press the shutter release button.

The picture is taken.

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Mode dial Shutter release button

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode)

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

1 Set the mode dial to ..

The Capture Mode screen appears.

2 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

3 Press the shutter release button.

The picture is taken.

• The total recording time will be longer when the noise reduction activates in the Night-Scene mode.

• If the USER mode has been set to the Night-Scene mode, the camera will be ready to take pictures in the Night-Scene mode by setting the mode dial to USER.

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

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This mode enables you to shoot movies and sounds.

1 Set the mode dial to C.

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The following shooting information appears on the LCD monitor and the camera is ready to take movies. 1

Movie mode icon

Flash Off icon 3 Time-lapse Movie setting 4 Recordable time

Press the shutter release button halfway to focus.

2 Press the shutter release button.

Shooting starts. You can change the size of the image using the Zoom button.

: makes the subject bigger.

w: makes the subject smaller.

3 Press the shutter release button.

Shooting ends.

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You cannot move the focusing area in the Movie mode.

Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed

If 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. Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button.

• The number of recorded pixels is fixed at 320 × 240 in the Movie mode.

• The file format of the movie is AVI (Motion JPEG), approx. 30 fps.

• Shooting also stops when you press the shutter release button fully after starting to shoot a movie with the self-timer.

• The flash will not discharge in the Movie mode.

• Continuous shooting, bracket shooting and interval shooting is not possible in the Movie mode.

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

• Sound cannot be recorded when [Time-lapse Movie] is set to On.

• Only the digital zoom can be used to change the size of the image in the Movie mode. Use the LCD monitor when recording movies using the digital zoom.

• The optical zoom can be used to change the size of the image in the Movie mode if it is before shooting.

• The zoom cannot be used when shooting movies in the Remote Control mode.

• The movie will be recorded on the SD Memory Card after shooting. This will take some time to get the camera ready for the next shooting.

• The recording time of the movie will be longer when [Time-lapse Movie] is set to on. This will take some time to get the camera ready for next shooting.

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Mode dial Shutter release button

Four-way controller

OK button

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

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

are twelve available modes in the Picture mode.

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Landscape Lets you capture the natural colors of landscape views.

Flower Lets you take brightly colored flower pictures.

Portrait

Self-Portrait Lets you take pictures of yourself or be included in pictures.

Sports Lets you take sports scenes.

Surf & Snow

Autumn Colors Lets you take colorful pictures of trees in autumn.

Sunset

Museum Lets you take pictures of works of art in museums and galleries.

Food Lets you take appetizing pictures of prepared food.

3D Lets you take 3D pictures. Panorama

Assist

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

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

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

Lets you take pictures to form a panorama picture.

1 Set the mode dial to PICT and press the four-way

controller (

The Picture Mode screen appears.

23).

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

desired mode.

For example, select H (Landscape mode).

3 Press the OK button.

Landscape

4 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

Landscape

5 Press the shutter release button.

The picture is taken.

In the Picture mode, the exposure chart, EV compensation, white balance, sharpness, saturation, contrast and flash are automatically set to their default settings. (You can change the EV compensation and flash settings.)

Landscape OK

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Shutter release button

Four-way controller

OK button

Taking 3D Pictures (3D Image Mode)

You can take 3D pictures and view them by the parallel method or cross method.

The default setting is [Parallel]. If you print out 3D pictures for viewing by

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the parallel method and look at them through the optional 3D image viewer, the image will appear in three dimensions. You can also take 3D pictures for viewing by the cross method. Refer to “Selecting the Viewing Mode” (p.62) for instructions on taking pictures by the cross method.

1 Set the mode dial to PICT and press the four-way

controller (

The Picture Mode screen appears.

Use the four-way controller ( Image mode).

23).

2345

) to select G (3D

3 Press the OK button.

The screen for taking the first image appears on the left of the LCD monitor.

4 Take the first image.

Hold the camera so that the subject is in the middle of the left half of the screen and press the shutter release button. The image appears in the left half of the LCD monitor. The right half of the screen is for taking the second image.

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6 Take the second image.

Make sure that the subject is in the middle of the right half of the screen and press the shutter release button.

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Four-way controller

OK button

MENU button

Selecting the Viewing Mode

1 Press the MENU button in the Capture mode.

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The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [3D Mode] and press the four-way controller (

5).

3 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select e(Parallel) or f(Cross).

To view pictures with the 3D image viewer, select e. You can view both e and f pictures without the image viewer.

3D Mode Memory

USER Noise Reduction Sharpness

Cancel OK

4 Press the OK button and then the MENU button.

The camera returns to the Capture Mode screen.

• To cancel the 3D Image mode, change to another Capture mode.

• A three-dimensional effect will not be achieved if the subject moves before the second image is taken. When taking a person, you are recommended to ask your model to stay as still as possible and to take the second picture as quickly as you can. It is easier to take the pictures if you use a tripod or appropriate base. As a guide, the camera should be moved about 1/40 of the distance

• between the camera and the subject. For example, if the subject is 3m away, the distance the camera should be moved will be 3m÷40=7.5cm. However, as the way people see three-dimensional images differs from person to person, there is no need to be too concerned. Refer to the table below for a simple guide to how far to move the camera.

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Distance to subject

Camera movement

0.1m 0.3m 0.5m 1m 3m 5 m

0.5cm 1cm 1.5cm 2.5cm 7.5cm 13cm

Viewing 3D Pictures by the Parallel Method and Cross Method

As our eyes are positioned about 6 cm or 7 cm apart, there is a very slight deviation between what we see with our right eye and what we see with our left eye. The difference is processed by our brain to produce a three-dimensional image. This principle is applied to taking and viewing 3D pictures. 3D pictures can be viewed by the parallel method where the left and right lines of vision are virtually parallel, as when looking at a distant scene, or the cross method where the left and right lines of vision are crossed, as when you cross your eyes. A certain amount of practice may be necessary to view 3D pictures without using the viewer.

How to Assemble the 3D Image Viewer

Assemble the 3D image viewer (optional) as shown below.

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How to View 3D Pictures Using the 3D Image Viewer

Print out the pictures so that they are about 11 cm or 12 cm wide and place the divider of the 3D image viewer in the middle of the two.

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As the distance between the left and right eyes differs from person to person, some people may have difficulty obtaining a threedimensional effect even when looking at prints that are the same size. It may be especially difficult if the pictures are very large or very small. Try different sizes until the right effect is achieved.

• Never look at the sun through the 3D image viewer.

• Do not leave the 3D image viewer where it is exposed to direct sunlight as this may lead to fire.

Example of a 3D Picture (Parallel Method)

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Panorama Assist

Set shift direction

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

OK button

Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)

You can take a number of images and join them together to form a

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panorama picture. The panorama softwares supplied with the camera (ACDSee for PENTAX and ACD photostitcher) 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 later into a panorama picture.

1 Set the mode dial to PICT and press the four-way

controller (

The Picture Mode screen appears.

23).

2 Use the four-way controller

(

2345) to select F (Panorama

Assist mode).

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

choose the direction in which the images will be joined.

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

The example shows the images when

Panorama Assist

Panorama Assist OK

5 is selected.

Set shift direction

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

6 Move the camera to the right and

take the second image.

Move the camera until the half-transparent image and the actual view overlap and press the shutter release button. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 to take the third and subsequent images.

7 Press the OK button.

The screen returns to Step 4.

To cancel the Panorama Assist mode, change to another mode.

• The camera cannot join the images. Use the panorama softwares supplied with the camera (ACDSee for PENTAX and ACD photostitcher). Refer to “Viewing Digital Camera Images on a PC” for instructions on creating panorama pictures.

• Continuous shooting is not possible in the Panorama Assist mode.

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Zoom button

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MENU button

Using the Zoom

You can use the zoom to change the size of the subject and take pictures in the Tele or Wide mode.

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1 Press the Zoom button in the

Capture mode.

x : makes the subject bigger. w: makes the subject smaller.

When the digital zoom function is disabled, you can take pictures at up to five times magnification using the optical zoom. When the digital zoom function is enabled, you can further enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equivalent to 20 times.

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When digital zoom is enabled

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You cannot use the optical zoom while shooting in the Movie mode.

Setting the Digital Zoom Function to Off

1 Press the MENU button in the 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 MENU button.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

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Auto Bracket Interval Shoot Focus Limiter Time-lapse Movie Digital Zoom Instant Review

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Off

sec

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.

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gh button

Using the Self-Timer

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

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1 Press the gh button in the Capture mode to display g

or r on the LCD monitor.

2 Press the shutter release button.

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.

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

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

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

• In the 3D Image mode, both the first and second images will be taken with the self-timer engaged.

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gh button

Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode)

You can switch the drive mode to Continuous Shooting mode. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed.

1 Press the gh button in the

Capture mode to display

j on the

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

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• You can continue shooting until 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 the Continuous Shooting mode.

• Continuous shooting is not available for the Movie, Panorama Assist or 3D Image mode.

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

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Using the Remote Control Unit (optional)

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

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1 Press the gh button in the

Capture mode to display

i or h

on the LCD monitor.

The self-timer lamp blinks slowly and the camera is ready to take pictures.

2 Press the shutter release button

on the remote control unit.

i The self-timer lamp blinks quickly and the picture is taken after

approximately three seconds.

h The picture is taken immediately.

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

• 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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Life of the Battery for the Remote Control Unit

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

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With the remote control unit E (sold separately), you can change the magnification using the Zoom button and take pictures using the shutter button.

1 Press the gh button in the Capture mode to display i

or h on the LCD monitor.

The self-timer lamp blinks slowly and the camera is ready to take pictures using the remote control unit.

2 Press the Zoom button on the

remote control unit.

The zoom bar is displayed. The zoom magnification changes each time the zoom button is pressed.

• The digital zoom cannot be used in the Remote Control mode.

• The zoom cannot be used in the Remote Control mode when the camera is set to the Movie or Super Macro mode.

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Shutter release button

gh button Four-way controller OK button

MENU button

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

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Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions (Auto Bracket)

You can take pictures automatically with three different exposure, white

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balance, sharpness, saturation and contrast settings.

1 Press the gh button in the Capture mode to display a

on the LCD monitor.

[Auto Bracket] is set to On by default. However, when the setting is changed to Off, a will not appear even if you press gh button. Set [Auto Bracket] to On in the [ARec. Mode] menu in this case.

2 Press the shutter release button.

The bracket shooting will start. The Bracket Shooting screen appears when the shooting is finished.

• Check the pictures you have taken using the Playback mode.

• The flash will not discharge when [Exposure] is selected for the bracket shooting condition.

• In bracket shooting, the shooting will start from the standard value setting. Then the camera shoots with the [Negative (–)] and [Positive (+)] value.

• You cannot add the voice memo to the image shot in bracket shooting.

• Bracket shooting is not possible in the

C F or G mode.

Setting the applied photo and bracket mount

1 Press the Menu button in the Capture mode.

The [ARec. Mode] menu appears.

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

[Auto Bracket].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The Auto Bracket Setting screen appears.

4 Press the four-way controller (45) to select O (On)/

P (Off) and press the four-way controller (

5 Press the four-way controller (5).

Go to bracket setting.

3).

Auto Bracket

Exposure White Balance Sharpness Saturation Contrast

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Cancel OK

6 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select the condition for bracket shooting and press the OK button.

If you selected [Sharpness], [Saturation] or [Contrast], skip to step 9.

7 Press the four-way controller (3)

to select [Exposure] or [White Balance].

Go to [Bracket Amount].

8 Use the four-way controller (45)

to set the bracketing steps.

Auto Bracket

Exposure

+0.3EV

Cancel OK

9 Press the OK button and then the MENU button.

The camera switches to the Bracket Shooting mode.

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Shutter release button

gh button Four-way controller OK button

MENU button

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

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Taking Pictures at Fixed Intervals (Interval Shooting)

In this mode still pictures are taken automatically at a fixed interval.

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1 Press the gh button in the Capture mode to display k

on the LCD monitor.

[Interval Shoot] is set to On by default. However, when the setting is changed to Off, [Interval Shoot] to On in the [

will not appear even if you press gh button. Set

Rec. Mode] menu in this case.

2 Press the shutter release button.

Interval shooting will start with the following settings.

• Interval 0min 10sec

• Number of shot 02

• Start time 0hr 0min

The camera turns off automatically when shooting is finished.

• Interval shooting can be set at intervals of 10 seconds to 4 minutes in units of 1 second, and intervals of 4 minutes to 99 minutes in units of 1 minute. Intervals of less than 10 seconds cannot be set.

• The number of pictures can be set in the range of 2 to 99 pictures.

• The start time can be set between 0 min. and 23 hr. 59 min. in units of 1 minute.

• If the start time is set to 0 min., the first picture will be taken as soon as the shutter release button is pressed.

•

The remaining number of pictures and interval time will be displayed on the LCD monitor when you press the power switch on during standby. If you press the Menu button, the message “Stop interval shooting?” will be displayed. To cancel interval shooting, press the OK button.

• Interval shooting stops and the camera turns off automatically when the SD Memory Card runs out of memory space.

• You cannot add a voice memo to an image shot in interval shooting.

• Interval shooting is not possible in the

C F or G mode.

Setting the interval, number of shot, and start time

1 Press the Menu button in the Capture mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed.

Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Interval Shoot].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The Interval Shooting menu will be displayed.

Interval Shoot

Interval

Number of Shot Start Time

4 Press the four-way controller (45)

to select O (On)/P (Off) and press the four-way controller (

3).

5 Press the four-way controller (5).

[Interval] is selected.

00min 10sec

hr 00min

OKCancel

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6 Set the interval time.

1. Press the four-way controller (5).

23 will be displayed above and below the minutes.

2. Use the four-way controller ( press (

5).

23 will be displayed above and below the seconds.

3. Use the four-way controller (

5).

press (

4. Press the four-way controller (

The frame will move to [Number of shoot].

23) to change the minutes, then

23) to change the seconds, then

3).

7 Press the four-way controller (5).

23 will be displayed above and below the number of pictures.

8 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the number

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of pictures and press the four-way controller (

5).

9 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame will move to [Start Time].

10 Set the time to start shooting.

1. Press the four-way controller (5).

23 will be displayed above and below the hours.

2. Use the four-way controller ( press (

5).

23 will be displayed above and below the minutes.

3. Use the four-way controller ( press (

5).

23) to change the hours, then

23) to change the minutes, then

11 Press the OK button and then the MENU button.

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Four-way controller

OK button

MENU button

Taking Time-lapse Movies

This mode lets you take movies at a delayed frame rate so that when you play back the movie, the action appears speeded up.

1 Set the mode dial to C. 2 Press the MENU button.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

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

Movie] and press the four-way controller (

5).

4 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose

[Off], [×2], [×5], [×10] or [×20].

5 Press the OK button and then the MENU button.

The camera is ready to take movies.

6 Press the shutter release button.

Shooting in the Time-lapse Movie mode starts.

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• Off (×1) is the normal setting for movies (30 frames per second). Each time ×2 or ×5 is selected, the number of frames taken per second is reduced to 1/2 or 1/5.

• As movies are normally played back at the rate of 30 frames per second, movies taken at ×2 appear to be played back at twice the normal speed and movies taken at ×5 appear to be played back at five times the normal speed.

• Sound cannot be recorded.

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Setting the Shooting Functions

Changing the Mode

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

Switching between the Capture Mode and Playback Mode

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

Q Playback button.

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

Q Playback button or press the shutter release button halfway.

Selecting the Capture Mode

Capture Modes

A Program mode The basic picture-taking mode.

Manual Exposure

mode

USER mode Lets you activate the preset function settings.

Voice Recording

mode

Movie mode Lets you take movies and sounds.

. Night-Scene mode

Picture mode

Lets you set the shutter speed and aperture value manually. You can also allocate Tv (Shutter-Priority) and Av (Aperture-Priority) using the [ARec. Mode] menu.

Lets you use the camera as a voice recorder.

Lets you take dark scenes such as night views.

Lets you take pictures with settings appropriate for the shooting scene. There are 12 available modes in the Picture mode.

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1 Turn the mode dial and match the

indicator with one of the following:

AbEOC.d

Indicator

Displaying Shooting Information in the Capture Mode

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You can display shooting information on the LCD monitor when taking pictures. The display mode can be changed by pressing the OK button.

Display On

Shooting information is displayed when the power is turned on.

1 Capture mode 2 Flash mode 3 Focus mode 4 Drive mode

Focus frame

5 7

Remaining number of recordable images Battery indicator

8 10

Exposure

Shutter speed

Histogram Display

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6 Card warning

9 Date and time 11

Aperture

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

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

Grid Display

A Grid appears to help you compose your pictures.

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Display Off

No shooting information is displayed.

• The focus frame appears in the Autofocus mode.

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

LCD Monitor Off

The LCD monitor turns off.

• The display cannot be turned off in the C, G or F mode.

• Histogram Display, Grid Display and Display Off cannot be selected in the Voice Recording mode.

Display On

Shooting information will be displayed on the LCD monitor for a few seconds when the shutter release button or Zoom button is pressed or settings are changed (such as turning the mode dial).

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Selecting the Flash Mode

Flash Modes

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Auto

icon)

Flash off

Flash on The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.

Auto +

red-eye reduction

Flash On +

red-eye reduction

The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.

The flash will not discharge, regardless of the 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.

• The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to the Movie, Super Macro, Continuous Shooting, Infinity-Landscape or Auto Bracket Shooting (Exposure) mode.

• The flash discharges a total of two times, one pre-flash and the second time to take the picture. (In the flash modes with red-eye reduction, the interval between the pre-flash and the main flash is longer.)

1 Press the b button in the 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 the flash mode.

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b button

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qs/i button

Four-way controller

OK button

Selecting the Focus Mode

Focus modes

(No

Autofocus mode

icon)

Macro mode

Super Macro mode

Infinity-Landscape

mode

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

Focusing Area mode The position of the autofocus area is changed.

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 60 cm (24 in.).

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 12 cm – 70 cm (5 in. – 28 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. 3 cm – 14 cm (1 in. – 5.6 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.

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1 Press the qs/i button in the 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 the focus mode.

• The default setting is the Autofocus mode.

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

• The Focusing Area mode cannot be selected in the Movie ( and 3D Image (

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• The flash will not discharge in the Super Macro and InfinityLandscape modes.

• The Focus Limit setting is saved when the focus mode is changed.

If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder when the focus mode is set to the Macro or Super Macro, the range of the resulting picture will differ from what was seen in the viewfinder. Be sure to check the image on the LCD monitor.

Taking Pictures

Manual Focus

When the mode is set to the z (Manual Focus) mode, a frame appears in the center of the display. Then press the four-way controller (

) to enlarge the frame to full screen and display the indicator. Use the four-way controller (

) to adjust the focus while watching the indicator on the LCD monitor.

For distant focus

For closer focus

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Indicator

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After the focus is set, press the OK button or take your finger off the fourway controller (

23). The screen returns to the normal display about two

seconds later.

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

Changing the Focusing Point

In the Autofocus mode, you can change the focusing point by moving the focus frame.

1 In the u (Focusing Area) mode, press the four-way

controller (

Moves the focus frame [ ] (Focusing area).

2345).

2 Press the OK button.

The focus frame is fixed in its new position. To return the focus frame to its original location, press the qs/i button again.

Troubleshooting “Subject is not in focus” 1p.165

The display mode cannot be changed in the Focusing Area mode.

Taking Pictures

Zoom/f/y button

Four-way controller OK button Fn button

MENU button

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit SIMPLE

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AWB

AUTOAUTO

Selecting the Recorded Pixels

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

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

Taking Pictures

The data volume also varies depending on the quality level setting (

Number of Recorded Pixels

Size Appropriate Use

2560×1920

2048×1536

1600×1200

1024×7680

640×480

Fine printing such as photo printing, large-sized printing, editing

Postcard-sized printing, using on homepage, attaching

Sharp, Clear

to E-mail

1 Press the MENU button in the Capture mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Press x/y of the Zoom/f/y button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Recorded Pixels] and press the four-way controller (

5).

3 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the size.

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Cancel OK

4 Press the OK button and then the

MENU button.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

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2560 2048 1600 1024 640

AUTOAUTO

• The number of recorded pixels is fixed at 320×240 in the 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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Taking Pictures

Zoom/f/y button

Four-way controller OK button

MENU button

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit SIMPLE

2560

AWB

AUTOAUTO

Selecting the Quality Level

You can choose the image compression ratio (Quality levels). The more stars, the clearer the quality and the larger the volume. The

recorded pixels setting also changes the picture volume (1p.88).

Taking Pictures

Quality Levels

C Best Lowest compression ratio. Suitable for photo prints.

D Better

E Good

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

Highest compression ratio. Suitable for use such as creating websites.

1 Press the MENU button in the Capture mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Press x/y of the Zoom/f/y button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Quality Level] and press the four-way controller (

5).

3 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the quality level.

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Cancel OK

4 Press the OK button and then the

MENU button.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

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

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AUTOAUTO

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Setting in the SIMPLE Menu

In the SIMPLE menu, the recorded pixels and quality level are set by the Image Quality. You can choose from the following four qualities.

Image Quality Recorded Pixels Quality Level

Superior

Super

Normal

Economy

2560×1920

2048×1536

640×480

D D D

Taking Pictures

Rec. Mode

Cancel

White Balance

Four-way controller OK button

MENU button

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit SIMPLE

Adjusting the White Balance

You can take pictures in natural colors by selecting the white balance best suited to the light conditions at the time of shooting.

Taking Pictures

White Balance Modes

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 the 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

AWB

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the setting.

Cancel

Cancel OK

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AWB

AUTOAUTO

5 Press the OK button and then the MENU button.

Adjust

Cancel

White Balance

The camera is ready to take pictures.

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The white balance is adjusted to match the flash, regardless of the white balance setting, when the flash is discharged.

Manual Setting

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 in the center of the screen.

3 Press the Fn button.

The white balance is automatically adjusted. [Adjusting] appears on the LCD monitor while adjusting. [Complete] appears on the LCD monitor when adjusting is complete and the display returns to the White Balance screen.

White Balance

AWB

SHUTTER

Adjust

Cancel

Cancel OK

4 Press the OK button and then the MENU button.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

Taking Pictures

Four-way controller OK button

MENU button

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit SIMPLE

Changing the Focusing Area

You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).

Focusing Area

Taking Pictures

Multiple

Normal range

Spot

The autofocus range becomes smaller.

1 Press the MENU button in the Capture mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Focusing Area] and press the four-way controller (

5).

3 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the setting.

4 Press the OK button and then the

MENU button.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

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AWB

AUTOAUTO

Rec. Mode

Cancel OK

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AWB

AUTOAUTO

The autofocus area does not appear in the viewfinder. Always check the focusing area on the LCD monitor.

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Four-way controller OK button

MENU button

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit SIMPLE

2560

AWB

AUTOAUTO

Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure

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

AE Metering Modes

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

Center-weighted

Spot

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

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

1 Press the MENU button in the Capture mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [AE Metering] and press the four-way controller (

5).

3 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the AE metering mode.

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Cancel OK

2560

AWB

AUTOAUTO

4 Press the OK button and then the

MENU button.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

Taking Pictures

When N is selected, the AE metering point moves in correspondence with movement of the focusing area. (

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1p.87)

Four-way controller OK button

MENU button

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit SIMPLE

2560

AWB

AUTOAUTO

Setting the Sensitivity

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

Sensitivity

Taking Pictures

Auto

The camera sets the sensitivity automatically.

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

100

200

400

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 the Capture mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Sensitivity] and press the four-way controller (

5).

3 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the sensitivity.

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Cancel OK

4 Press the OK button and then the

MENU button.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

2560 AUTO 50 100 200 400

AUTOAUTO

[AUTO] cannot be selected in the Manual Exposure mode.

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Four-way controller OK button

MENU button

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit SIMPLE

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AWB

AUTOAUTO

Adjusting the Focus Limit

You can adjust the focus quickly by setting the focus limit to O (On). This limits the movement of the lens to only long range in the Autofocus mode and only close range in the Macro mode. By setting the focus limit to P (Off), you can adjust the focus from approximately 12 cm to

∞, however focusing takes a longer time.

1 Press the MENU button in the Capture mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Focus Limiter].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

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

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

The picture will be out of focus in the Super Macro mode if the Focus Limit is set to P (Off).

Rec. Mode

Auto Bracket Interval Shoot Focus Limiter Time-lapse Movie Digital Zoom Instant Review

Exit

SIMPLE

Off

sec

Taking Pictures

Four-way controller

MENU button

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit SIMPLE

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AWB

AUTOAUTO

Setting the Noise Reduction

Noise Reduction reduces the noise of the image after shooting. This function is available only in the Night-Scene, Manual Exposure, Shutter-

Priority, and Aperture-Priority modes.

Taking Pictures

1 Press MENU button in the Capture Mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

2 Press the four-way controller (23)

to select [Noise Reduction].

3 Press the four-way controller (45)

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

• The Noise Reduction setting is valid when the shutter speed is below 1/4 seconds in the Manual Exposure, Shutter-Priority, and Aperture-Priority modes.

• When Noise Reduction is set to O (On), processing images for recording requires twice as much time as when Noise Reduction is set to P (Off).

Rec. Mode

3D Mode Memory

USER Noise Reduction Sharpness

Exit SIMPLE

Pentax Optio SV User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA

Care to be Taken During Handling

Contents

Contents of the Operating Manual

Checking the Contents of the Package

Names of Parts

Names of Operating Parts

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Powering the Camera

Installing the Battery

Removing the Battery

Charging the Battery

Using the AC Adapter (optional)

Installing the SD Memory Card

Image Size and Quality

Initial Settings

Setting the Display Language

Setting the Date and Time

Quick Start

Taking Still Pictures

Playing Back Still Pictures

Playing Back an Image

Playing Back the Previous or Next Image

Rotating the Displayed Image

Common Operations

Turning the Camera On and Off

Turning the Camera On in the Playback Mode

Turning the Camera On in the Voice Recording Mode

Using the Button Functions

Capture Mode

Playback Mode

Voice Recording Mode

Setting the Menus

Operation of the FULL Menu

Operation of the SIMPLE Menu

Taking Pictures

Taking Pictures

Setting the Functions (Program Mode)

Setting the Exposure Manually (Manual Exposure Mode)

Setting the Shutter Speed (Shutter-Priority Mode)

Setting the Aperture Value (Aperture-Priority Mode)

Using Preset Function Settings (User Mode)

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode)

Taking Movies (Movie Mode)

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

Taking 3D Pictures (3D Image Mode)

Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)

Using the Zoom

Using the Self-Timer

Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode)

Using the Remote Control Unit (optional)

Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions (Auto Bracket)

Taking Pictures at Fixed Intervals (Interval Shooting)

Taking Time-lapse Movies

Setting the Shooting Functions

Changing the Mode

Selecting the Capture Mode

Displaying Shooting Information in the Capture Mode

Selecting the Flash Mode

Selecting the Focus Mode

Selecting the Recorded Pixels

Selecting the Quality Level

Adjusting the White Balance

Changing the Focusing Area

Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure

Setting the Sensitivity

Adjusting the Focus Limit

Setting the Noise Reduction