Pentax Optio VS20 Operating Manual

Digital Camera

Operating Manual

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

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

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

Regarding copyrights

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

Regarding trademarks

SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. ArcSoft, and its logo are either the registered trademark or trademark of ArcSoft Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved. PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. In this manual, the ™ and ® marks are not specified.

Regarding Product Registration

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

To users of this camera

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY

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

Warning

Caution

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

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

About the Camera

Warning

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

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

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

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

Caution

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

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

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

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

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

About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter

Warning

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

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

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

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

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

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

Caution

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

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

• Do not use the battery charger to charge a battery other than a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI122. Attempting to charge other types of batteries may cause an explosion, or heating, or may damage the battery charger.

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

About the Battery

Warning

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

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

Caution

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Precautions for D-LI122 Battery Usage: USE SPECIFIED CHARGER ONLY.

- DO NOT INCINERATE.

- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE.

- DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT.

- DO NOT EXPOSE TO HIGH TEMP. (140°F/60°C) RISK OF FIRE AND BURNS. SEE MANUAL.

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

Warning

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

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

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

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

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

Care to be Taken During Handling

Before Using Your Camera

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

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

About the Battery and Charger

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

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

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

Precautions on Carrying and Using Your Camera

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

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

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

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

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

• The monitor may appear black under high temperatures, but will return to normal as temperatures normalize. The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low

• temperatures. This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault.

•

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

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

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

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

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

Cleaning Your Camera

Write-protect

switch

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

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

Storing Your Camera

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

• 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.

• Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain high performance.

Other Precautions

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

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

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

• Keep the battery/card cover closed and do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off while the data is being played back or saved to the card, or the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable, as this may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged.

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

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

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

interference. (3) when the SD Memory Card has not been used for a long time. (4) when the SD Memory Card is ejected or the battery is removed while

the data on the card is being recorded or accessed.

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

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

• Be sure to format SD Memory Cards that are unused or have been used on another camera. Refer to “Formatting the Memory” (p.176).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Getting Started 29

Attaching the Strap............................................................................. 30

Powering the Camera ......................................................................... 31

Charging the Battery....................................................................... 31

Installing the Battery .......................................................................32

Using the AC Adapter..................................................................... 35

Installing the SD Memory Card.......................................................... 37

Number of Images Recordable on an SD Memory Card ................ 39

Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................ 40

Starting-up in the Playback Mode................................................... 41

Initial Settings .....................................................................................42

Setting the Display Language......................................................... 42

Setting the Date and Time.............................................................. 46

Common Operations 49

Understanding the Button Functions ............................................... 50

A Mode .........................................................................................50

Q Mode ........................................................................................52

Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode................................... 54

Setting the Camera Functions ...........................................................55

Operating the Menus ......................................................................55

Menu List ........................................................................................58

Taking Pictures 63

Taking Still Pictures............................................................................ 64

Taking Pictures...............................................................................64

Setting the Shooting Mode .............................................................67

Using the Face Detection Function ................................................69

Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) .......................70

Taking Pictures in the Custom Settings (Program Mode) ..............71

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)..........................72

Using the Zoom ..............................................................................74

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Handheld Night Snap/Night Scene

Portrait/Night Scene/Sunset/Digital SR/Fireworks Mode) ........77

Taking Pictures of People (Portrait/Natural Skin Tone Mode) ........ 78

Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode) ........................................79

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) .........................................80

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

Sport Mode) .............................................................................81

Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode) ..............................................83

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode) .......................... 84

Taking Pictures Using the Filters (Fish-eye/Sketch/Miniature).......86

Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode).................... 88

Using the Self-timer ........................................................................90

Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting/Burst Shooting/

16-frame Shooting Mode) ........................................................92

Taking Pictures Using the Remote Control Unit (Optional) ............93

Shooting while the Exposure is Automatically Changed (Auto

Bracketing) ...............................................................................95

Setting the Shooting Functions......................................................... 97

Selecting the Flash Mode ...............................................................97

Selecting the Focus Mode ..............................................................99

Selecting the Recorded Pixels...................................................... 103

Adjusting the White Balance......................................................... 105

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation).................................... 107

Correcting the Brightness (D-Range Setting) ...............................108

Setting the Sensitivity ...................................................................109

Setting the AUTO ISO Range....................................................... 110

Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)................................... 111

Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)...................................... 111

Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)..........................................112

Setting the Shake Reduction Function .........................................112

Registering a Face to be Detected Preferentially .........................113

Switching the Face Detection Function ........................................117

Setting the Date Imprint Function .................................................118

Setting for Displaying the Electronic Level ...................................119

Calling Up a Specific Function...................................................... 120

Recording Movies .............................................................................122

Recording a Movie........................................................................ 122

Selecting the Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies .........124

Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function............ 125

Setting the Screen Effect for Recording a Movie.......................... 126

Saving the Settings (Memory) .........................................................128

Playing Back and Deleting Images 131

Playing Back Images ........................................................................132

Playing Back Still Pictures ............................................................ 132

Playing Back a Movie ...................................................................133

Multi-Image Display ......................................................................134

Using the Playback Function ........................................................136

Slideshow .....................................................................................138

Rotating the Image .......................................................................140

Zoom Playback............................................................................. 141

Deleting Images ................................................................................142

Deleting a Single Image ...............................................................142

Deleting Selected Images............................................................. 143

Deleting All Images....................................................................... 145

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ...................................146

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment...................................... 149

Editing and Printing Images 151

Editing Images ..................................................................................152

Changing the Image Size (Resize)...............................................152

Cropping Images ..........................................................................153

Stretching a User-Selected Area of an Image (Stretch Filter) ......154

Processing Images to Make Faces Look Smaller ........................156

Using the Digital Filters................................................................. 158

Compensating for an Unwanted Red-eye Effect ..........................162

Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) ............................................163

Editing Movies ..............................................................................166

Copying Images............................................................................ 168

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)................................................ 171

Printing Single Images.................................................................. 171

Printing All Images........................................................................ 173

Settings 175

Camera Settings................................................................................ 176

Formatting the Memory ................................................................176

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

Changing the Date and Time........................................................ 178

Setting the World Time .................................................................181

Changing the Display Language ..................................................183

Changing the Naming System of the Folder................................. 184

Changing the Video Output Format.............................................. 185

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display ........................................186

Using the Power Saving Function ................................................187

Setting the Auto Power Off Function ............................................188

Changing the Start-up Screen ......................................................189

Correcting Defective Pixels in the CCD Sensor (Pixel Mapping) .190

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ...........................................191

Viewing Images on a Computer 193

Setting Up Your Computer............................................................... 194

Provided Software ........................................................................194

System Requirements ..................................................................194

Installing the Software ..................................................................196

Setting the USB Connection Mode............................................... 199

Connecting to Your Computer.........................................................201

Connecting the Camera and Your Computer ...............................201

Transferring Images .....................................................................202

Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer.......................... 205

Starting “MediaImpression” ..........................................................206

Details on How to Use “MediaImpression” ...................................207

Appendix 209

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode................................210

Messages........................................................................................... 212

Troubleshooting................................................................................ 214

Default Settings................................................................................. 216

List of World Time Cities.................................................................. 221

Optional Accessories .......................................................................222

Main Specifications ..........................................................................223

WARRANTY POLICY......................................................................... 227

Index................................................................................................... 232

In this manual, the method for operating the four-way controller is shown

in illustrations, such as in the ones below.

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

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

indicates information that is useful to know.

A mode

Q mode

indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera.

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

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

Composition of the Operating Manual

This Operating Manual contains the following chapters.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This chapter deals with troubleshooting and lists the optional accessories.

Camera Features

A built-in electronic level (p.26) indicates the tilt of the

camera.

Use the camera to shoot fun-filled movies of your

children or pets as a visual diary of their development (p.122).

In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio VS20 has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section describes how to make the most of the key features of your camera. Together with the explanations of camera operations, it will enable you to enjoy your camera to the full.

Shooting Pictures by Holding the Camera Vertically

The Optio VS20 has a shutter release button and a zoom lever for shooting with the camera held vertically, which enables you to shoot naturally. When you hold the camera vertically, indications on the display are automatically displayed in vertical orientation.

Advanced Movie Recording

VS20

The Optio shake during movie recording (p.125).

has a Shake Reduction function to reduce camera

Perfect for Portrait Shots!

Face Detection function (p.69) Modes for taking stunning pictures of people (p.78)

For decorating your pictures

with a frame.

The Optio faces in your shot and automatically adjusts the focus and exposure for the faces. It can detect up to 10 people per shot, so it will help you take perfect group shots too. It will automatically release the shutter when people are smiling, so you can always get the best shot.

VS20

comes with a “Face Detection” function that spots the

Add Various Frames to Your Pictures!

When you take a picture with the Optio VS20

, you can choose from a wide range of fun frames to create attractive framed shots (p.84). You can also add frames to pictures you have taken and adjust the position of the subject in the picture or reduce or enlarge the picture size to match the frame shape and size. Now you no longer have to worry about the subject not fitting into the frame (p.163).

Display Images in Calendar Format!

With the Optio VS20, you can display recorded images by date in calendar format (p.135). This lets you quickly find the image you want to play back.

Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback

A shooting mode guide is displayed in the Capture Mode

Palette and a playback mode guide in the Playback Mode Palette (p.67, p.136).

Use the Green Mode to take pictures easily using

standard settings (p.72).

Resize (p.152), Cropping (p.153) and Red-eye

Compensation (p.162) can be used, while the image is displayed in the playback mode.

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

movie to save as a still picture (p.166).

Functions!

The user-friendly design of the Optio VS20 enables easy operation with only a few buttons. Simply by choosing the appropriate icon, you can select the shooting mode (p.67) and choose the optimal settings for the situation, or the playback mode (p.136, p.152) and enjoy the various playback and editing functions. A guide on the display lets you check the functions available in each mode and how to use them.

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

The Optio VS20 has a variety of functions to let you enjoy playing back and editing images without having to connect the camera to your computer and transfer the images first. The camera is all you need to take and edit still pictures and movies (p.152).

Checking the Contents of the Package

Camera

Optio VS20

Strap

O-ST122 (*)

Operating Manuals &

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW122

CHARGE

USB cable

I-USB122 (*)

Rechargeable lithium-ion

battery D-LI122 (*)

Battery charger

D-BC122 (*)

Quick Guide

Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories. For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.222).

Names of Parts

Self-timer lamp/ Focus assist light

Flash

Lens

Battery/card cover

Microphone

Tripod socket

Remote control receiver

Tripod socket

Battery/card cover lock lever

Display

Shutter release button

Power switch

PC/AV terminal cover

Strap lug

Speaker

Shutter release button for vertical shooting

Strap lug

Front

Back

Names of Operating Parts

Shutter release button

4/W button

3 button

Four-way controller

Green/i button

Zoom lever

Q button

Power switch

C button

Shutter release button for vertical shooting

Zoom lever for vertical shooting

Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.50) for an explanation of the function of each button.

Monitor Indications

Detailed Display

No Info

Normal Display

Show GridElectronic Level Display

3 8

Display in A Mode

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

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When the shooting mode is set to 9 (Green) mode, the monitor display is as shown on the right. You cannot change the information on the display by pressing the

4/W

• The electronic level display appears only

when the electronic level on the [A Rec. Mode] menu is set to O (On) (p.119).

button.

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Horizontal display Vertical display

1 2

3 4

5 6

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Digital Zoom/Intelligent Zoom icon (p.74)

3 Tilt icon (p.119) 12 Memory status (p.40) 4 D-range setting icon (p.108) 13 Remaining image storage capacity 5 Shake Reduction icon (p.112) 14 Battery level indicator (p.34) 6 Shutter speed 15 Focus frame (p.64) 7 Aperture 16 Date and time (p.46) 8 Flash mode (p.97) 17 EV Compensation (p.107) 9 Drive mode (p.90) 18 Date Imprint setting (p.118) 10 Focus mode (p.99) 19 World time setting (p.181)

* 6 and 7 appear only when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. * As to 10, when the focus mode is set to = and the Auto-Macro

function is activated, the q appears on the display (p.99).

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

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Switching the Display for Shooting between Vertical and Horizontal Orientation

When you hold the camera vertically for shooting a still picture, the display is automatically switched to vertical orientation.

• When you hold the camera horizontally, you cannot use the shutter release button/ zoom lever for vertical shooting.

• While you are recording movies and playing back still pictures/movies, the display is not switched to vertical orientation.

Detailed Display/No Info Display in Still Picture Capture Mode

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1 / 2 5 0

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A12 A13 A14 A15

Horizontal display Vertical display

A1 to A18 and B1 appear when “Detailed Display” is selected. Only B1 (Focus Frame)

A1 A2

A3 A4 B1

A5 B2

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F3.5

appears when “No Info” is selected.

A6 A7 A8 A10A9

A11 A12

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A1 Shooting mode (p.67) A12 Battery level indicator (p.34) A2 Face Detection icon (p.69) A13 Recorded pixels (p.103) A3

Tilt icon (p.119)

D-range setting icon (p.108)

Shake Reduction icon (p.112) A16 Histogram (p.25)

A14 White Balance (p.105) A15 Sensitivity (p.109)

A6 Flash mode (p.97) A17 EV Compensation (p.107) A7 Drive mode (p.90) A18 Date Imprint setting (p.118) A8 Focus mode (p.99) A9

Digital Zoom/Intelligent Zoom icon (p.74)

A10 Memory status (p.40)

Remaining image storage capacity

A11

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

halfway.

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

shutter release button halfway, the selected shooting mode appears in A1 even when “No Info” is selected (p.70).

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

B1 Focus frame (p.64) B2 Shutter s

peed

B3 Aperture

Display in Q Mode

02 /0 2/ 201 2

14 :2 5

02 /0 2/ 201 2

AWB

Normal Display

Detailed Display

No Info

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

100-0026100-0026

1/1000

1/1000 F2.6

F2.6

AWB

200200

1/250

1/250 F3.5

F3.5

EditEdit

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100-0026100-0026

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Normal Display/Detailed Display in Playback Mode

0 2 / 0 2 / 2 01 2

I S O 2 0 0

AWB

Edit

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

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

“

A10 appear when

Normal Display” or “

to B5 appear only when “

Detailed Display”

is selected.

100-0038100-0038

is selected. B1

A4 A5

A6 A7

B1 B2 B3 B4 B5

AWB

ISO 200

1/250

1/250 F3.5

F3.5

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A10

A1 Playback mode A8 Histogram (p.25)

Q: Still Picture Playback A9 Captured date and time (p.46) Mode (p.136) A10 Four-way controller guide

A2 Protect icon (p.146) A3 Memory status (p.40) B1 Recorded pixels (p.103) A4 Folder number (p.184) B2 White Balance (

p.105

)

A5 File number B3 Sensitivity (p.109) A6 Battery level indicator (p.34) B4 Shutter speed A7 Volume icon B5 Aperture

”

* In “Normal Display

, A6 and A9 disappear if no operation is performed

for two seconds.

* A7 appears only when the volume is being adjusted during playback of

movies. (p.133)

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

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

Guide Indications

Number of pixels→

←Brightness→(Dark) (Bright)

Dark image Correct image Bright image

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

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

4/W button

Green/i button X/i

SHUTTER

Using the Histogram

A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image. The horizontal axis represents brightness (dark at the left and bright at the right) and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels. The shape of the histogram before and after shooting tells you whether the brightness and contrast are correct or not, and lets you decide if you need to adjust the exposure and take a picture again.

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) 1p.107

Understanding Brightness

If the brightness is correct, the graph peaks in the middle. If the image is too dark, the peak is on the left side, and if it is too bright, the peak is on the right side.

When the image is too dark, the part to the left is cut off (dark portions)

Horizontally and vertically

level (green)

Tilted 1° to the right (yellow)

Vertically level (green)

Outside horizontal level

display (red)

Tilted 5° up (red)

Horizontally level (green)

Outside vertical level

display (red)

and when the image is too bright, the part to the right is cut off (bright portions).

Understanding Contrast

The graph peaks gradually for images in which contrast is balanced. The graph peaks on both sides but sinks in the middle for images with a large difference in contrast and low amounts of mid-level brightness.

Electronic level display

This camera is equipped with an electronic level for detecting whether the camera is level. When [Electronic Level] is set to O (On), the electronic level can be displayed by pressing the 4/W button. A bar graph indicating the horizontal camera angle appears at the bottom of the screen, and a bar graph indicating the vertical camera angle appears on the right side.

Example:

If the camera angle cannot be detected, both ends and the center of the bar graphs flash red.

Memo

1 Getting Started

Attaching the Strap ................................... 30

Powering the Camera ...............................31

Installing the SD Memory Card ................ 37

Turning the Camera On and Off .............. 40

Initial Settings ........................................... 42

Attaching the Strap

Attach the strap (O-ST122) supplied with the camera.

Getting Started

Pass the thin string of the strap through the strap lug of the camera.

Pass the other end of the strap through the loop of thin string, and fasten the loop.

Remove the top at the other end of the strap, and attach it to the other strap lug in the same way.

Attach the strap to the top attached to the strap lug in Step 3.

The top of the strap can be removed from the strap.

Powering the Camera

Battery charger

Charging indicator While charging: Lights (Orange) Charging finished: Lights (Green)

Battery

To power outlet

Charging the Battery

Use the supplied battery charger (D-BC122) to charge the supplied rechargeable lithium-ion battery (D-LI122) before using it in the camera for the first time or after a long period of non-use, or when the [Battery depleted] message appears.

CHARGE

Plug the AC plug into the power outlet.

Place the battery in the battery charger so that the PENTAX logo is facing up.

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

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

Getting Started

• Do not use the supplied battery charger (D-BC122) to charge batteries

Battery/ card cover

Battery lock lever

Battery

Battery/card cover lock lever

other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI122, as the battery charger may overheat or be damaged.

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

Getting Started

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

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

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

Installing the Battery

Use the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI122 that is provided with the camera. Charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time.

Open the battery/card cover.

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

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

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

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

Close the battery/card cover.

After closing the battery/card cover, slide the cover lock lever in the opposite direction indicated by 1. When you hear a click, the cover is securely closed.

Removing the Battery

Open the battery/card cover.

Press the battery lock lever in the direction of 3.

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

• This camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI122. Use of any other type of battery may damage the camera and cause a malfunction.

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

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

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

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

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

Getting Started

Use the AC adapter kit K-AC122 (optional) if you intend to use the camera for a long time. (p.35)

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

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

Getting Started

Recordable Image No.

(flash used for 50% of shots)

Approx. 200 pictures Approx. 100 min. Approx. 180 min.

Movie Recording

Time

Playback Time

*1 Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during

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

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

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

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

Battery Level Indicator

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

Screen Display Battery Status

(green) Adequate power remains.

(green) Battery is running low.

(yellow) Battery is running very low.

(red) Battery is exhausted.

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

Using the AC Adapter

AC plug cord

AC adapter

DC coupler

DC terminal

DC coupler cord

Use of the AC adapter kit K-AC122 (optional) with a household power supply is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a computer.

Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/card cover.

Remove the battery.

Refer to p.32 - p.33 on how to open/close the battery/card cover and remove the battery.

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

Confirm the DC coupler is locked in place.

Getting Started

Extract the DC coupler cord.

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

Close the battery/card cover.

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

Getting Started

Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.

Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

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

• Make sure that the AC plug cord and the DC terminal connecting the AC adapter to the camera are inserted securely. Data may be lost if either becomes disconnected while data is being recorded on the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory.

• Use the AC adapter with due care to avoid fire or electric shock. Be sure to read “About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter” (p.2) before using the AC adapter.

• Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter kit K-AC122 before using the adapter.

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

Installing the SD Memory Card

This camera uses an SD Memory Card, an SDHC Memory Card, or an SDXC Memory Card. (All cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.) Captured images are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera. They are saved in the built-in memory if a card is not inserted (p.40).

• Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used in other cameras or digital devices. Refer to “Formatting the Memory” (p.176) for instructions on formatting.

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

The still picture storage capacity varies depending on the capacity of the SD Memory Card and the selected number of recorded pixels (p.39).

Backing Up Data

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

Read the precautions on handling the SD Memory Card 1p.6

Getting Started

SD Memory Card socket

Battery/card cover SD Memory Card

Battery/card cover lock lever

Getting Started

Open the battery/card cover.

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

Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the lens of the camera.

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

Close the battery/card cover.

After closing the battery/card cover, slide the cover lock lever in the opposite direction indicated by 1. When you hear a click, the cover is securely closed.

To Remove the SD Memory Card

Open the battery/card cover.

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

Pull the card out.

Number of Images Recordable on an SD Memory Card

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

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

Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.103

Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels for movies on the [C Movie] menu.

Selecting the Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies 1p.124

For an approximate guide to the number of images or the length of recorded movies that can be saved on an SD Memory Card, see “Main Specifications” (p.223).

Getting Started

Turning the Camera On and Off

Power switch

0 2 / 0 2 / 2 0 1 2

Memory status

Getting Started

Press the power switch.

The camera turns on and the display turns on. When you turn the camera on, the lens cover opens and the lens extends. If the [Language/ ] screen or [Date Adjustment] screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.42 to set the display language and/or current date and time.

Press the power switch again.

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

Taking Still Pictures 1p.64

Checking the Memory Card

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

a : The SD Memory Card is inserted.

Images will be saved on the SD Memory Card.

+: The SD Memory Card is not inserted.

Images will be saved in the built-in memory.

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r : The write-protect switch on the SD Memory Card is in the LOCK

Q button

Power switch

position (p.6). Images cannot be recorded.

Starting-up in the Playback Mode

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

Press the power switch while holding down the Q button.

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

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

Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.132

Getting Started

Initial Settings

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

The [Language/ ] screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time. Perform the operations in “Setting the Display Language”

Getting Started

below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.46) to set the current date and time.

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

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

Language” (1p.183).

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

and Time” (1p.178).

Setting the Display Language

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

English

Dansk

Deutsch

Svenska Suomi

Polski Italiano Nederlands

Magyar

Cancel

OFF

Daylight saving time

Press the 4 button.

The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language. If the desired settings for [Hometown] and [DST] (Daylight Saving Time) appear, press the four-way controller (3) twice to select [Settings complete] and press the 4 button to display the [Date Adjustment] screen. Go to “Setting the Date and Time” (p.46). Go to Step 3 in “To Set Hometown and DST” (p.45) if the desired settings do not appear.

Initial Setting

Hometown New York

Settings complete

Cancel

English

DST

OFF

Getting Started

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

When Another Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected

Getting Started

Press the four-way controller (5).

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

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

When the Screen After Step 2 Appears in Another Language

Press the 4 button.

Press the 3 button.

Press the four-way controller (5).

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

Press the four-way controller (5).

The [Language/ ] screen appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

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

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

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

(1p.181).

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

Time” (1p.178).

To Set Hometown and DST

Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Hometown].

Press the four-way controller (5).

The [Hometown] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (45)

Initial Setting

Hometown New York

Settings complete

Cancel

Hometown

to choose a city.

City New York DST

Cancel

Press the four-way controller (3).

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

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

Press the 4 button.

The [Initial Setting] screen appears.

English

Getting Started

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

Press the 4 button.

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

Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time and the display style.

Getting Started

Press the four-way controller (5).

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

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

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

Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to [24h].

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

Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame returns to [Date Format].

Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Date].

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Cancel

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

MENUMENU

Cancel

mm dd y y

01/01/2012

00:00

Settings complete

mm dd y y//

01/01/2012

00:00

Settings complete

// 24h

24h

Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to the month.

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Cancel

mm dd y y// 24h

01/01/2012

00:00

Settings complete

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

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

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

Cancel

corresponding to the time.

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

Press the 4 button.

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

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

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

Language” (1p.183).

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

and Time” (1p.178).

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

the World Time” (1p.181).

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

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

mm dd y y// 24h

01/01/2012

00:00

Getting Started

The video output format (NTSC/PAL) is set to the format of the city selected in [Hometown] on the [Initial Setting] screen. Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.221) for the video output format of each city that is set at the time of the initial setting, and “Changing the Video Output Format” (p.185) for changing the video output format.

Memo

2 Common Operations

Understanding the Button Functions ..... 50

Setting the Camera Functions ................. 55

Understanding the Button Functions

4 5

8 9

0 a

A Mode

Common Operations

1 Power switch

Turns the camera on and off (p.40).

2 Zoom lever

Changes the captured area (p.74).

3 Shutter release button

Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture Mode (except in s and \ modes). Takes a still picture when pressed down fully (p.65).

4 C button

Starts and stops movie recording (p.122)

5 Q button

Switches to the Q mode (p.54).

6 Four-way controller

(2) Changes the drive mode (p.90). (3) Displays the Capture Mode Palette (p.67). (4) Changes the flash mode (p.97). (5) Changes the focus mode (p.99).

7 4/W button

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

8 Zoom lever for vertical shooting

Used as a zoom lever when you hold a camera vertically. The function is the same as with 2 zoom lever.

9 Shutter release button for vertical shooting

Used as a shutter release button when you hold a camera vertically. The function is the same as with 3 shutter release button.

0 3 button

Displays the [A Rec.Mode] menu (p.55).

a Green button

Switches to 9 (Green) mode (p.72). Calls up the assigned function (p.120).

Common Operations

Q Mode

4 5

8 9

Common Operations

1 Power switch

Turns the camera on and off (p.40).

2 Zoom/f/y lever

Turn to the left (f) during single-image display to change to four-image display. Changes to nine-image display when turned to the left again. Returns to the previous display when turned to the right ( Enlarges the image when display. Returns to the previous display when (p.141). Turn to the left (f) during nine-image display to change to folder or calendar display (p.135). Turn to the right (y) during folder/calendar display to change to nineimage display (p.135). Adjusts the volume during playback of movies (p.133).

3 Shutter release button

Switches to A mode (p.54).

4 Q button

Switches to A mode (p.54).

turned to

) (

p.134

the right (y) during single-image

turned to

the left (f)

5 Four-way controller

(2) Plays back and pauses a movie (p.133).

) Displays the Playback Mode Palette (p.136).

(

2345

(

Stops a movie during playback (p.133).

) Displays the previous or next image during single-image

display (p.132). Frame forwards, frame reverses, plays back in reverse, plays back normally, plays back in fast-forward, and plays back in reverse fast-forward when playing back movies (p.133).

) Moves the display area during zoom display (p.141).

Selects an image in four-image/nine-image display, a folder in folder display, and a date in calendar display (p.134). Moves the image when using the Frame Composite function (p.163).

6 4/W button

Changes the information on the display (p.20). Returns zoom display or four-image/nine-image display to singleimage display (p.134, p.141). Changes to nine-image display of the selected folder during folder display (p.135). Changes to single-image display of the selected date during calendar display (p.135).

7 Zoom/f/y lever for vertical shooting

Used as a zoom/f/y lever when you hold a camera vertically. The function is the same as with 2 zoom/f/y lever.

8 Shutter release button for vertical shooting

Switches to A mode. The function is the same as with 3 shutter release button.

9 3 button

Displays the [W Setting] menu during single-image display (p.55). Returns to single-image display during Playback Mode Palette display (p.136). Returns zoom display or four-image/nine-image display to singleimage display (p.134). Changes to nine-image display of the selected folder during folder display (p.135). Changes to nine-image display of the selected date during calendar display (p.135).

0 Green/i button

Switches from single-image display to the Delete screen (p.142). Switches from four-image/nine-image display to the Select & Delete screen (p.143).

Common Operations

Switches from folder display to the calendar display screen (p.135).

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

Switches from calendar display to the folder display screen (p.135). Saves the paused frame as a single image during the playback of a series of successive images taken with 16-frame shooting function. (p.134)

Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode

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

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

Common Operations

displaying captured images on the display, is referred to as “Q mode” (the

playback mode). In the images that are played back. Follow the procedure below to switch between A mode and Q mode.

To Switch from A Mode to Q Mode

Press the Q button.

The camera switches to Q mode.

To Switch from Q Mode to A Mode

Press the Q button or the shutter release button halfway.

The camera switches to A mode.

Displaying data stored in the built-in memory

When an SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera, images and movies on the SD Memory Card are displayed. If you want to display images and movies in the built-in memory, turn the camera off and remove the SD Memory Card.

mode, you can perform simple editing operations on

Setting the Camera Functions

To change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the menu screens. Functions for playing back and editing images are called up from the Playback Mode Palette (

p.136

Operating the Menus

There are three menus available with the camera: [A Rec. Mode], [C Movie], and [W Setting]. Press the 3 button in A mode to display the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Press the 3 button in Q mode to display the [W Setting] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) or zoom lever (w/x) to switch between the menus.

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels White Balance AF Setting Sensitivity AUTO ISO Range EV Compensation

Exit

Setting

Sound Date Adjustment World Time

Folder Name Date USB Connection MSC

Exit

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English

Available button operations appear on the display during menu operation (p.25).

1/4

AWB

AUTO ISO100-800

0.0

Movie

Recorded Pixels Movie SR Filter

Exit

Off

Common Operations

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

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

Common Operations

Press the four-way controller (3).

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels White Balance AF Setting Sensitivity AUTO ISO Range EV Compensation

Exit

The frame moves to [Recorded Pixels].

Press the four-way controller (3) twice.

The frame moves to [AF Setting].

Press the four-way controller (5).

The [AF Setting] screen appears.

Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears with the items that can be selected.

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels White Balance AF Setting Sensitivity AUTO ISO Range

EV Compensation

Exit

AF Setting

Focusing Area Focus Assist

AF Setting

Focusing Area Focus Assist

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

MENU OK

Cancel

1/4

AWB

AUTO ISO ±0.0

1/4

AWB

AUTO ISO ±0.0

100-800

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

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

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

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

To use another operation, refer to the following alternate Step 7 options.

To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

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

To Save the Setting and Start Playback of Images

Press the Q button.

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

To Cancel the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations

Press the 3 button.

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

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

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

Cancel : Cancels the current selection, exits the menu and

: Returns to the previous screen with the current

setting.

returns to the previous screen.

Common Operations

Menu List

This displays the items that can be set with the menus and provides descriptions of each item. See the list of default settings in the Appendix “Default Settings” (p.216) to check whether the settings are saved when the camera is turned off and whether the settings return to the defaults when the camera is reset.

[A Rec.Mode] Menu

Common Operations

Item Description Page

Recorded Pixels

White Balance

Focusing Area

AF Setting

Focus Assist

Sensitivity For setting the sensitivity p.109

AUTO ISO Range

EV Compensation

Highlight Correction

D-Range Setting

Shadow Correction

Shake Reduction For setting Shake Reduction when taking still pictures. p.112

Face Recall For registering a face to be detected preferentially p.113

Face Detection

Blink Detection

Digital Zoom

Memory

Green Button

Sharpness For choosing sharp or soft outlines p.111

Saturation For setting the color saturation p.111

For choosing the number of recorded pixels of still pictures

For adjusting the color balance according to the light conditions

For changing the autofocus area p.101

For setting whether to use the focus assist light p.102

For setting the adjustment range when sensitivity is set to AUTO

For adjusting the overall brightness of the picture p.107

Adjusts the bright areas when the image is too bright

Adjusts the dark areas when the image is too dark

For choosing whether to use the Face Detection function to spot the faces in your shot and to automatically adjust the focus and exposure for the faces

For choosing whether to use the Blink Detection function when the Face Detection function is activated

For choosing whether to use the Digital Zoom function

For choosing whether to save the set values of the shooting function or return to the defaults when the camera is turned off

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

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p.105

p.110

p.108

p.117

p.118

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p.128

p.120

Contrast For setting the image contrast level p.112

[A Rec. Mode] Menu 1

[A Rec. Mode] Menu 2

[A Rec. Mode] Menu 3

[A Rec. Mode] Menu 4

Date Imprint

Electronic Level

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

For choosing whether to display the electronic level for detecting the tilt of the camera.

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p.119

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Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels White Balance AF Setting Sensitivity AUTO ISO Range EV Compensation

Exit

Rec. Mode

Memory Green Button Sharpness Saturation Contrast Date Imprint Off

Exit

•Use 9 (Green) mode to enjoy easy picture-taking using standard

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AUTO ISO ±0.0

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100-800

Rec. Mode

D-Range Setting Shake Reduction Face Recall Face Detection Blink Detection Digital Zoom

Exit

Rec. Mode

Electronic Level

Exit

settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec.Mode] menu (p.72).

• Assigning a frequently used function to the Green button enables you to go straight to the desired function (p.120).

[C Movie] Menu

Item Description Page

Recorded Pixels For choosing the number of recorded pixels of movies p.124

Movie SR

Filter For setting a screen effect in movie recording p.126

For choosing whether to use the Movie Shake Reduction function

Common Operations

p.125

Movie

Recorded Pixels

Exit

Movie SR Filter Off

Common Operations

[W Setting] Menu

Item Description Page

Sound

Date Adjustment For adjusting the date and time p.178

World Time For setting the Hometown and Destination p.181

Language/

Folder Name

USB Connection

Video Out For setting the output format to AV equipment p.185

Brightness Level For changing the brightness of the display p.186

Power Saving

Auto Power Off

Reset

Delete all For deleting all images at once. p.145

Pixel Mapping

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

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

For setting the language in which menus and messages appear

For choosing how names are assigned to folders for storing images

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

For setting the time until the camera enters powersaving mode

For setting the time until the camera turns off automatically

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

For mapping out and correcting any defective pixels in the CCD sensor

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p.183

p.184

p.199

p.187

p.188

p.191

p.190

[W Setting] Menu 1

Setting

[W Setting] Menu 2

[W Setting] Menu 3

Sound Date Adjustment World Time

Folder Name Date USB Connection MSC

Exit

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Setting

Video Out Brightness Level Power Saving Auto Power Off Reset Delete All

Exit

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Setting

Pixel Mapping Format

Exit

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Memo

3 Taking Pictures

Taking Still Pictures .................................. 64

Setting the Shooting Functions ............... 97

Recording Movies ................................... 122

Saving the Settings (Memory) ............... 128

Taking Still Pictures

Zoom lever Shutter release button

Power switch

Shutter release button for vertical shooting

Zoom lever for vertical shooting

1 4 : 2 5

3 8

0 2 / 0 2 / 2 01 2

Focus frame

1 4 : 2 5

3 8

0 2 / 0 2 / 2 0 12

Face detection frame

Taking Pictures

The Optio VS20 features a wide range of shooting modes and functions to suit almost any subject or scene. This chapter describes how to take pictures with the most commonly used standard settings (the factory default settings).

Taking Pictures

Press the power switch.

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

Confirm the subject and shooting information on the display.

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

When the camera detects a face, the Face

Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.69).

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When you hold the camera vertically, indications

0 2 / 0 2 / 2 0 1 2

1 4 : 2 5

3 8

1 / 2 5 0 F 4 . 6

0 2 / 0 2 / 2 0 1 2

1 4 : 2 5

3 8

on the display are automatically displayed in vertical orientation. Use the shutter release button/zoom lever for vertical shooting. (In this manual, they are generally described as the shutter release button/zoom lever.)

• When you hold the camera horizontally, you cannot use the shutter release button/ zoom lever for vertical shooting.

• While you are recording movies and playing back still pictures/movies, the display is not switched to vertical orientation.

You can change the captured area by turning either of the two zoom levers to the left or right (p.74).

x(Right) Enlarges the subject.

w (Left)

Press the shutter release button

Widens the area that is captured by the camera.

halfway.

The camera emits focus assist light in dark shooting situations. The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

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

Press the Green button to switch to 9 (Green) mode and let the camera set all the shooting functions automatically (p.72).

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Taking Pictures

Using the Shutter Release Button

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

Press halfway

This refers to pressing the shutter release button gently to the first position. This locks the focus setting and the exposure. The green focus

frame lights on the display when the shutter release button is pressed

Not pressed Pressed halfway

(first position)

Pressed fully

(second position)

halfway and the subject is in focus. If the subject is out of focus, the frame turns white.

Press fully

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

Taking Pictures

Poor focusing conditions

The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions. In these cases, lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject (by pressing and holding the shutter release button halfway), then aim the camera at your subject and press the shutter release button fully.

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

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

• Intricate patterns

• Fast moving objects

• When there is an object in the foreground and an object in the background in the captured area

• Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background)

Instant Review and Blink Detection

The image appears on the display immediately after it is captured (Instant Review). If the camera detects that the subject’s eyes are closed while the Face Detection function (p.69) is activated, the message [Closed eyes have been detected] appears for 3 seconds (Blink Detection).

• When the Face Detection function does not work, Blink Detection also does not function. Even if the subjects’ faces are detected, Blink Detection may not function depending on the condition of the detected faces.

• You can also disable the Blink Detection function (p.117).

Setting the Shooting Mode

Four-way controller

4 button

O K

C a n c e l

L a n d s c a p e

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The Optio VS20 has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures in different situations simply by choosing the appropriate mode for the particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette.

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

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

Press the 4 button.

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

Landscape

For capturing landscape views. Enhances colors of sky and foliage

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Some functions may not be available or may not function fully depending on the selected shooting mode. For details, refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.210).

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There are 24 available shooting modes.

Shooting Mode Description Page

Auto Picture Automatically selects the best capture mode. p.70

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

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

Minimizes camera shake for shooting at night. p.77

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

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

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

For capturing landscape views. En hances colors of sky and foliage.

Emphasizes saturation of the sky to produce a bright image.

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

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

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

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

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

For capturing fireworks. Use of a tripod or other support is suggested.

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

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

Simulates a fish-eye lens’s barrel distortion curvature.

Taking Pictures

Program

Natural Skin

Tone

Handheld Night

Snap

Night Scene

Portrait

Night Scene

Digital Panorama

Landscape

Blue Sky

Sunset For images of sunsets and warm lighting. p.77

Flower

Digital SR Higher sensitivity reduces blur. p.77

Kids

Pet

Portrait

Food

Fireworks

Surf & Snow

Sport

Fish-eye

Sketch Simulates an artistic pencil drawing. p.86

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p.77

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p.79

p.80

p.78

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p.77

p.81

p.86

Shooting Mode Description Page

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Face detection frame

0 2 / 0 2 / 2 0 12

1 4 : 2 5

3 8

When multiple faces are detected

Main frame White frame

Miniature

Text

Frame Composite

For capturing an image with the subject looks like miniature objects.

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

For capturing images with a frame. Recorded pixels is fixed at h (2048×1536).

Using the Face Detection Function

When the camera detects a person’s face in the image, the Face Detection function displays a yellow face detection frame around the face on the display screen, sets the focus (Face Detection AF) and compensates the exposure (Face Detection AE). If the subject in the face detection frame moves, the frame also moves and changes size as it tracks the face.

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

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Taking Pictures

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

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

• You can register up to three faces to be detected preferentially.

1Registering a Face to be Detected Preferentially (p.113)

• The default setting is On. You can switch to Off or Smile for automatic release of the shutter when the subject smiles. 1Switching the Face Detection Function (p.117)

Taking Pictures Automatically

Four-way controller 4 button

Shutter release button

Shutter release button for vertical shooting

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0 2 / 0 2 / 2 0 12

1 4 : 2 5

3 8

(Auto Picture Mode)

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

Taking Pictures

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

b (Auto Picture) mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera detects a face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.69).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green and the selected shooting mode is

displayed on the top left of the screen when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Standard Night Scene Night Scene Portrait

Landscape Flower Portrait

Sport Candlelight Portrait × Blue Sky

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Portrait ×

Four-way controller 4 button

Shutter release button

Shutter release button for vertical shooting

Backlight

Text Blue Sky Sunset

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

The following restrictions apply in b mode:

• You cannot turn the Face Detection function off.

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

• If (Night Scene) mode is selected when the flash mode is , (Auto)

or c (Auto + Red-eye), the flash mode automatically changes to a (Flash Off).

• If (Night Scene Portrait) mode is selected when the flash mode is

, (Auto), the flash mode automatically changes to d (Flash On + Red-eye) when the camera detects a face and determines that the flash is needed.

• The EV Compensation function cannot be used.

Portrait × Sunset Group Photo

Taking Pictures in the Custom Settings (Program Mode)

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

Taking Pictures

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

0 2 / 0 2 / 2 01 2

3 8

1 4 : 2 5

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

Press the 4 button.

R (Program) mode is selected and the

camera returns to capture status. When the camera detects a face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.69).

Taking Pictures

Set the functions you want to change.

Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions” (p.97) for details on how to set the functions.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)

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

Flash Mode , (Auto) Drive Mode 9 (Standard) Shake Reduction O (On) Focus Mode = (Standard) Information Display Normal Face Detection O (On) Recorded Pixels m (4608×3456) Blink Detection O (On) White Balance F (Auto) Digital Zoom O (On) Focusing Area J (Multiple) Sharpness G (Normal) Focus Assist O (On) Saturation G (Normal) Sensitivity AUTO Contrast G (Normal) AUTO ISO Range ISO100-800 Date Imprint Off EV Compensation ±0.0 Highlight Correction

P (Off)

Shadow Correction

Face Recall Functional

Electronic Level O (On)

P (Off)

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Green button

Shutter release button

Shutter release button for vertical shooting

3 8

Press the Green button in A mode.

The camera switches to 9 mode. Press the Green button again to return to the status before 9 mode was selected. When the camera detects a face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.69).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

¥ The 9 mode is available only when it is assigned to [Green Button] of

the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.120). By default, the 9 mode is assigned to the Green button.

•In 9 mode, you cannot change the information on the display by

pressing the 4/W button.

• Press the 3 button in 9 mode to display the [W Setting] menu.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu cannot be displayed.

• When the camera is turned off in 9 mode, it turns on in 9 mode next

time the power switch is pressed.

Taking Pictures

Using the Zoom

Four-way controller

4 button

Zoom lever

Zoom lever for vertical shooting

3 8

130 x

1.3 m-

Zoom bar

Zoom ratio

Focus range (during zooming only)

You can use the zoom to change the captured area.

Taking Pictures

Turn the zoom lever or the zoom lever for vertical shooting in A mode.

x(Right) Tele

w (Left) Wide

Enlarges the subject.

Widens the area that is captured by the camera.

When you continue to turn to the right (x), the camera automatically switches from optical zoom to Intelligent Zoom and stops at the point where the zoom switches to Digital Zoom. Once the lever is released and turned again, the camera switches to Digital Zoom.

* The focus range is not displayed when the focus mode is set to s,

or the shooting mode is set to S (Fireworks).

1.3 m-

1.3 m- 130 x

130 x

The zoom bar is displayed as follows.

Zoom in with high image quality.

Zoom in with some degree of image deterioration.

Optical zoom range

Intelligent Zoom range

Digital Zoom range

*1 You can zoom in to a maximum of 20× optically. *2 The Intelligent Zoom range differs depending on the recorded

pixels. See the following table.

Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio

Recorded

pixels

m Not Available (20× optical zoom only)

n/o Not Available (20× optical zoom only)

6 Approx. 30× h Approx. 45×

A Approx. 48×

i Approx. 57.6× m

(Zoom magnification includes 20× optical)

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

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

• Intelligent Zoom and Digital Zoom cannot be used in the following situations:

•In c (Digital SR) and N (Handheld Night Snap) modes

• When the sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400

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

• In movie recording mode, optical zooming is only available before recording starts, while digital zooming is available during recording.

Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.103

Intelligent Zoom

Equivalent to approx.

Approx. 144×

(Same as Digital Zoom)

Taking Pictures

Digital Zoom

144×

To Set the Digital Zoom

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

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

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

Taking Pictures

Zoom].

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

The setting is saved.

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

Saving the Digital Zoom Function setting 1p.128

Rec. Mode

D-Range Setting

Shake Reduction

Face Recall

Face Detection Blink Detection Digital Zoom

Exit

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Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Handheld Night

Four-way controller 4 button

Shutter release button

Shutter release button for vertical shooting

Snap/Night Scene Portrait/Night Scene/Sunset/ Digital SR/Fireworks Mode)

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

Handheld Night Snap

Night Scene Portrait

Night Scene

Sunset For images of sunsets and warm lighting.

Digital SR

Fireworks

Minimizes camera shake for shooting at night. The number of recorded pixels is fixed at f (2592×1944).

For images of people at night. Use of a tripod or other support is advised. If the Face Detection function is activated when the flash mode is set to , (Auto), the flash mode automatically changes to d (Flash On + Red-eye).

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

Higher sensitivity reduces blur. The sensitivity is automatically set to AUTO and the number of recorded pixels is fixed at f (2592×1944).

For capturing fireworks. Use of a tripod or other support is suggested. The shutter speed is fixed at 4 sec. and the sensitivity is fixed at the minimum value.

Taking Pictures

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

Four-way controller 4 button

Shutter release button

Shutter release button for vertical shooting

Press the 4 button.

The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera detects a face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.69).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

Taking Pictures

The picture is taken.

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

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

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

(Portrait) and C (Natural Skin Tone) modes are suitable for taking pictures of people. Face Detection (p.69) operates automatically for each shooting mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures.

Portrait

Natural Skin Tone

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

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

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3 8

Four-way controller 4 button

Shutter release button

Shutter release button for vertical shooting

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller

(2345) to select F or C and press the 4 button.

The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera detects a face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.69).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode)

G (Kids) mode is suitable for taking pictures of moving children. It also reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone. Face Detection (p.69) operates automatically for this mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures.

Taking Pictures

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

0 2 / 0 2 / 2 01 2

1 4 : 2 5

3 8

Four-way controller 4 button

Shutter release button

Shutter release button for vertical shooting

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

Press the 4 button.

G mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera detects a face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.69).

Taking Pictures

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

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

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

0 2 / 0 2 / 2 01 2

1 4 : 2 5

3 8

Press the 4 button.

H mode selection screen appears.

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

There are two types of icons: a cat and dog icon. Choosing either the cat or dog icon does not affect the resulting picture. Choose whichever you prefer.

Press the 4 button.

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

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

CancelCancel

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

OKOK

Taking Pictures

Surf & Snow

Sport

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

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

Four-way controller 4 button

Shutter release button

Shutter release button for vertical shooting

0 2 / 0 2 / 2 01 2

1 4 : 2 5

3 8

Taking Pictures

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera detects a face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.69).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode)

Four-way controller 4 button

Shutter release button

Shutter release button for vertical shooting

Can ce l

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

Color Maintains original colored text.

Neg. Color Reverses the color of the text.

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

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

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

c mode selection screen appears.

Taking Pictures

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

Cancel

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0 2 / 0 2 / 2 0 1 2

Four-way controller 4 button

Zoom lever Shutter release button

Zoom lever for vertical shooting Shutter release button for

vertical shooting

Press the 4 button.

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

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses

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on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)

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

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

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

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0 2 / 0 2 / 2 0 1 2

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

Turn the zoom lever to the right (y).

The selected frame appears in single-image display. You can choose another frame using either of the following operations.

Four-way controller (45) Press to choose a different frame. Zoom lever to the left (f) Returns to the 9-frame display of the frame

Press the 4 button.

The frame appears on the display. When the camera detects a face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.69).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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

• When the camera leaves the factory, it includes 3 default frames builtin.

selection screen, and then lets you choose a different frame in the same way as Step 3.

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Optional Frames

The CD-ROM (S-SW122) contains optional frames. Copy these frames to the camera to use them (p.165). These optional frames are deleted if the files on the built-in memory are deleted with a computer or if the built-in memory is formatted.

Adding a Frame to a captured image 1p.163

Taking Pictures

Taking Pictures Using the Filters (Fish-eye/

Four-way controller 4 button

Shutter release button

Shutter release button for vertical shooting

Sketch/Miniature)

You can take impressive pictures using the filters.

P Fish-eye For simulating a fish-eye lens’s barrel distortion curvature Q Sketch For simulating an artistic pencil drawing

o Miniature

Taking Pictures

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select P, Q or

Press the 4 button.

When P mode is selected, the bar to adjust the effect is displayed. When Q mode is selected, go to Step 6. When o mode is selected, the screen for selecting the area to be blurred is displayed.

For capturing an image with the subject looks like a miniature object.

Use the four-way controller (45) to select an option.

In P (Fish-eye) mode

F Fish-eye effect weak

G Fish-eye effect standard

H Fish-eye effect strong

In o (Miniature) mode

Focuses on the bottom of the image and blurs the top.

Focuses on the center of the image and blurs the top and bottom.

Focuses on the top of the image and blurs the bottom.

Press the 4 button.

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

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Processing the captured images by using the digital filter 1 p.158

Taking Pictures

Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama

Four-way controller 4 button

Shutter release button

Shutter release button for vertical shooting

Set s hi ft di re ct ion

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Mode)

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

Taking Pictures

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

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

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

The screen for taking the first frame is displayed.

Set shift direction

When the camera detects a face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.69).

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Alignment icon

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

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

If you select right (5) in Step 4:

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

If you select left (4) in Step 4:

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

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

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view overlap.

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

Take the third frame.

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

SHUTTER

2nd Frame

Taking Pictures

Exit

Exit2nd Frame

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

• When the Face Detection is activated (p.69), it works only when taking the first frame. The Smile Capture function cannot be set.

To Cancel after Taking the First or Second Frame

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

A confirmation dialog appears.

Use the four-way controller (23)

Taking Pictures

to select an option and press the 4 button.

Save: Saves the captured image(s)

and you can retake the first frame. When this option is selected after shooting the second frame, the first and the second frames are stitched and a stitched image appears.

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

frame.

Cancel: Returns to the previous shooting screen.

Save the image(s) and

exit this screen?

Save

Discard

Cancel

Using the Self-timer

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

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

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

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

seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

Four-way controller 4 button

Shutter release button

Shutter release button for vertical shooting

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

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

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Drive Mode

Self-timer

Cancel

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

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

When set to g, the self-timer lamp lights. The self-timer lamp blinks during the last 3 seconds before shooting or when set to Z. The picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds later.

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

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

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

•

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

• Z

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

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

Taking Pictures

Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting/

Four-way controller 4 button

Shutter release button

Shutter release button for vertical shooting

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Burst Shooting/16-frame Shooting Mode)

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

Taking Pictures

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

Use the four-way controller (453) to select j, A, C or I and press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take a series of pictures.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Continuous Shooting

Burst Shooting (L)

Burst Shooting (H)

16-frame Shooting

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

The number of recorded pixels is fixed at f (2592×1944) and pictures are taken consecutively. The interval between shots becomes shorter in the following sequence: A and C.

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

Drive Mode

Continuous Shooting

Cancel

Press the shutter release button fully.

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

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

, C and I cannot be selected in 9 (Green), b (Auto Picture),

• j, A C (Natural Skin Tone), A (Night Scene), N (Frame Composite) or F (Digital Panorama) and movie recording modes. I cannot be selected in c (Digital SR) mode.

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

• When the Face Detection is activated (p.69), it works only when taking the first shot.

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

- Sensitivity is fixed at AUTO.

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

picture and are fixed for subsequent pictures.

- The flash is not available (a appears).

- The last shot taken is displayed in Instant Review.

•In I mode, the recorded pixels is fixed at m (640×480) per one frame and will be saved as a single image in 4 × 4 rows of the 16 images with the recorded pixels of f (2560×1920).

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

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

played back like a movie. You can save one of a series of images taken with I mode as a single image. The available operations during playback are the same as when playing back the movies. (p.133)

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

× 4 rows and displayed as a single image.

Taking Pictures

Taking Pictures Using the Remote Control Unit (Optional)

You can use the remote control (optional) to take pictures while you are away from the camera.

Remote Control

The shutter will be released after about three seconds when the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed.

Four-way controller 4 button

Shutter release button

Shutter release button for vertical shooting

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Taking Pictures

0-sec Remote Control

The shutter will be released immediately when the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed.

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

The [Drive Mode] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (45) to select i and press the four-way controller (3).

Use the four-way controller (45) to select i or h and press the 4 button.

The self-timer lamp begins to blink slowly and the camera is ready to take a picture with the remote control.

Drive Mode

Remote Control

Cancel

Point the remote control at the remote control receiver and press the shutter release button on the remote control.

The focus frame turns green when the subject is in focus and the camera takes a picture at the following timing.

When i (Remote Control) is selected:

The self-timer lamp blinks quickly and the camera takes a picture after about three seconds.

When h (0-sec Remote Control) is selected:

The camera takes a picture immediately.

• The operating range is approx. 4 m (13 ft) from the front of the camera

Four-way controller 4 button

Shutter release button

Shutter release button for vertical shooting

when using the remote control unit.

• When using the REMOTE CONTROL WATERPROOF O-RC1, you can record a movie by pressing the { button on the remote control or the C button on the camera.

• The camera takes a picture even if the focus is not achieved.

• If the shutter release button on the camera is pressed halfway during the countdown, the countdown stops. If the shutter release button on the remote control is pressed again, the camera starts the countdown again.

• i/hcannot be selected in 9 (Green) mode.

• The self-timer lamp does not flash in e (Pet) mode.

Shooting while the Exposure is Automatically Changed (Auto Bracketing)

You can take three continuous pictures with different exposures when the shutter release button is pressed and select the best one. In Auto Bracketing, you can select the exposure change from ±0.3 EV, ±0.7 EV, and ±1.0EV. When you select ±1.0 EV, the first image is exposed with no compensation, the second image is –1.0 EV (underexposed) and the third image is +1.0 EV (overexposed).

Taking Pictures

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

The [Drive Mode] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (45) to select a (Auto Bracketing).

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Taking Pictures

Press the four-way controller (3).

Use the four-way controller (45) to select the amount of exposure change.

Select from.[ ±0.3 EV], [±0.7 EV], and [±1.0EV]

Press the OK button.

The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status in Auto Bracketing mode.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

Three pictures with different exposure are taken

•In b (Auto Picture), 9 (Green), S (Fireworks), F (Digital Panorama), or N (Frame Composition), you cannot select Auto Bracketing.

• In Auto Bracketing mode, Blink Detection is fixed at Off.

Drive Mode

Auto Bracketing

Cancel

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±0.7EV

0.7EV

Setting the Shooting Functions

Selecting the Flash Mode

Auto

Flash Off

Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.

Auto + Red-eye

Flash On + Red-eye

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

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

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

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

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

The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. If the Face Detection function is activated, the flash mode is automatically set to d.

The flash does not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Use this mode to take pictures where flash photography is prohibited.

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

This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes. The flash discharges regardless of the light conditions. A pre-flash discharges before the main flash.

Taking Pictures

Four-way controller

4 button

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Can ce l

Taking Pictures

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

The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the

Flash Mode

Auto

setting using the four-way controller (23).

Cancel

Press the 4 button.

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

About the red-eye phenomenon

Taking pictures using the flash may cause the subject’s eyes to appear red in the resulting picture. This phenomenon occurs when the light from the flash is reflected in the subject’s eyes. It can be reduced by illuminating the area around the subject or moving closer to the subject and zooming out to a wider angle. Setting the flash mode to c (Auto + Red-eye) or d (Flash On + Red-eye) is also an effective way of reducing red eyes. If the subject’s eyes appear red despite such precautions, they can be corrected by the red-eye compensation function (p.162).

Saving the Flash Mode setting 1p.128

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Pentax Optio VS20 Operating Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY

Care to be Taken During Handling

Contents

Composition of the Operating Manual

Camera Features

Checking the Contents of the Package

Names of Parts

Names of Operating Parts

Monitor Indications

1 Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Powering the Camera

Charging the Battery

Installing the Battery

Using the AC Adapter

Installing the SD Memory Card

Number of Images Recordable on an SD Memory Card

Turning the Camera On and Off

Starting-up in the Playback Mode

Initial Settings

Setting the Display Language

Setting the Date and Time

2 Common Operations

Understanding the Button Functions

Setting the Camera Functions

Operating the Menus

Menu List

3 Taking Pictures

Taking Still Pictures

Taking Pictures

Setting the Shooting Mode

Using the Face Detection Function

Taking Pictures in the Custom Settings (Program Mode)

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)

Using the Zoom

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

Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode)

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

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

Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode)

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)

Using the Self-timer

Taking Pictures Using the Remote Control Unit (Optional)

Shooting while the Exposure is Automatically Changed (Auto Bracketing)

Setting the Shooting Functions

Selecting the Flash Mode