Pentax Optio W60 Operating Manual

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Digital Camera

Operating Manual

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

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Thank you for purchasing 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 capabilities.

Regarding copyrights

Images taken using the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are 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.

To users of this camera

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

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

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

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

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

Regarding trademarks

• PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION.

• SDHC logo ( ) is trademark.

• 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.

Regarding PictBridge

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

Regarding Product Registration

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

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USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY

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

Warning

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 material losses.

About the Camera

Warning

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Caution

• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI78. The battery could explode or catch fire.

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

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

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

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

• Precautions for D-LI78 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)

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

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

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

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

About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter

Warning

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

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

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

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

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

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

Caution

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

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

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

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

• Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI78. This can cause overheating or malfunctions.

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

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Care to be Taken During Handling

• When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• The temperature range in which the camera can be used is -10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F).

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

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

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

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

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• Refer to “Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card” (p.33) regarding the SD Memory Card.

• Please note that commercially available recovery software may be able to read the data on an SD Memory Card even if the format or delete function of a camera or computer was used to delete the data. Please manage your camera memory at your own risk.

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

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

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

• The AC plug cord supplied with the camera is for exclusive use with the battery charger D-BC78. Do not use it with any other equipment.

• Storing the battery fully charged may decrease the battery performance. Avoid storing it especially in high temperatures. If the battery is left inserted and the camera is not used for a long time, the battery will over-discharge and shorten the battery’s service life.

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

Waterproof and Dustproof Function

• This camera is provided with a waterproof/dustproof design complying with JIS waterproof grade 8 and JIS dustproof grade 5 (equivalent to IP58).

• To enhance the waterproof performance of the camera, the front of the lens is protected by glass. As any dirt or water on the glass will affect the quality of pictures taken, the glass should be kept clean at all times.

• Leaving the camera on the sand at the beach may cause the camera to exceed its operating temperature or cause the speaker or microphone to become blocked with sand.

• The camera will sink if dropped in water, so be sure to attach the strap and slip the strap over your wrist when using the camera in or near water.

• Be sure to check that the battery/card/terminal cover is securely locked before using the camera in an environment where it is likely to get wet or dirty, such as underwater or at the beach. Water, sand or dirt inside the camera may cause failure of the camera. Wipe off any water or dirt with a dry cloth as soon as possible after using the camera.

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• Avoid opening the battery/card/terminal cover at the beach or by the sea. Wait until the camera is completely dry before changing the battery or the SD Memory Card. Avoid changing the battery or card where the camera is likely to get wet or dirty, and make sure that your hands are dry.

• If the camera is very dirty or after it has been used in the sea, make sure that it is turned off and the battery/card/terminal cover is firmly closed before rinsing it under running tap water or leaving it in a bowl of clean water for a short time (2 or 3 minutes).

• Avoid cleaning with agents such as soapy water, mild detergents, and alcohol as this may compromise the waterproof performance of the camera.

• Wipe off any dirt or sand on the waterproof packing or the packing contact surface. The camera waterproof function may be compromised by loose packing or cracks or dents in the packing or packing contact surface. If there is any such damage, contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center.

• To maintain the waterproof performance of the camera, you are recommended to change the waterproof packing once a year. Contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center regarding changing the packing. (A charge will be made.)

• Avoid subjecting the camera to substantial vibrations, shocks, or pressure as this may cause a loss in waterproof performance. If the camera is subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure, take your camera to your nearest PENTAX Service Center and have it checked.

• Avoid getting sunscreen or sun oil on the camera as it may cause discoloration of the surface. If any oil gets on the camera, wash it off immediately with warm water.

• The waterproof function does not apply to the camera accessories.

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

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

Contents ...........................................................................................7

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

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

Checking the Contents of the Package ..........................................18

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

Names of Operating Parts..............................................................20

Monitor Indications .........................................................................21

Getting Started 24

Attaching the Strap.............................................................................24

Powering the Camera .........................................................................25

Charging the Battery.......................................................................25

Installing the Battery.......................................................................26

Using the AC Adapter.....................................................................29

Installing the SD Memory Card..........................................................31

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures........................34

Recorded Pixels for Movies/Frame Rate ........................................35

Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................37

Playback Mode...............................................................................38

Initial Settings .....................................................................................39

Setting the Display Language.........................................................39

Setting the Date and Time ..............................................................41

Quick Start 43

Taking Still Pictures............................................................................43

Playing Back Still Pictures.................................................................45

Playing Back Images ......................................................................45

Playing Back the Previous or Next Image ......................................45

Rotating the Displayed Image ........................................................46

Common Operations 47

Understanding the Button Functions ...............................................47

A Mode .........................................................................................47

Q Mode ........................................................................................49

Setting the Camera Functions...........................................................51

Setting with the Menus ...................................................................51

Menu List ........................................................................................54

Setting the Shooting Mode .............................................................56

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Setting the Face Recognition function ............................................59

Setting Blink Detection ...................................................................61

Using the Playback Function..........................................................62

Taking Pictures 64

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

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

Setting The Functions (Program Mode) .........................................65

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode) ..........................66

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Digital SR

(Blur Reduction)/Fireworks Mode)..................................................68

Taking Underwater Pictures

(Underwater Mode/Underwater Movie Mode) ................................ 69

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite)....................................71

Taking Pictures of People (Portrait/Night Scene Portrait Mode) ....73

Zooming and Taking Pictures of People

(Half-length Portrait Mode) .............................................................75

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) ......................................... 77

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

Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode) ..............................................81

Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode).................... 82

Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode) ..................... 84

Using the Self-timer........................................................................87

Taking a Series of Pictures

(Continuous Shooting/High Speed Continuous Shooting Mode)....88

Taking Pictures at a Set Interval (Interval Shoot) ........................... 90

Taking Pictures with Automatic Exposure Adjustment

(Auto Bracket).................................................................................93

Using the Zoom ..............................................................................94

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) ...................................... 97

Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode .........................98

Setting the Shooting Functions.......................................................100

Selecting the Focus Mode ............................................................100

Selecting the Flash Mode.............................................................102

Selecting the Recorded Pixels......................................................104

Selecting the Quality Level...........................................................107

Adjusting the White Balance.........................................................108

Setting the AE Metering................................................................110

Setting the Sensitivity ...................................................................112

Setting the Autofocus Conditions .................................................115

Setting Interval Shoot ...................................................................117

Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)........................ 120

Setting the Green Button..............................................................121

Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)...................................124

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Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)......................................125

Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)..........................................126

Setting the Date Imprint Function .................................................127

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

Recording Movies.............................................................................130

Recording a Movie........................................................................130

Selecting the Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies .........133

Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones

(Color Mode).................................................................................135

Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function............ 136

Recording a Movie from Pictures Taken at a Set Interval

(Interval Movie).............................................................................137

Selecting the Focusing Method for Recording Movies .................140

Setting the Optical Zoom..............................................................141

Playing Back and Deleting Images 142

Playing Back Images ........................................................................142

Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode.................................142

Playing Back Still Pictures............................................................142

Nine-Image Display, Folder Display and Calendar Display.......... 143

Zoom Playback.............................................................................145

Zoom Up on the Subject’s Face Automatically

(Face close-up playback) .............................................................146

Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode .....................148

Correcting Camera Shake with Digital SR....................................149

Slideshow .....................................................................................151

Playing Back Movies ........................................................................153

Playing Back a Movie ...................................................................153

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment...................................... 154

Deleting Images ................................................................................156

Deleting a Single Image/Sound File .............................................156

Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files

(from Nine-Image Display)............................................................158

Deleting All Images and Sound Files............................................160

Recovering Deleted Images .........................................................161

Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) ........162

Editing and Printing Images 164

Editing Images ..................................................................................164

Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize)............................164

Cropping Images ..........................................................................166

Copying Images and Sound Files.................................................167

Using the Digital Filters.................................................................169

Red-eye Compensation................................................................172

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Adding a Frame (Frame Composite)............................................173

Editing Movies ..............................................................................175

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)................................................177

Printing Single Images..................................................................177

Printing All Images........................................................................179

Printing Using PictBridge ................................................................180

Connecting the Camera to the Printer..........................................180

Printing Single Images..................................................................181

Printing All Images........................................................................183

Printing Using the DPOF Settings ................................................184

Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer.....................................184

Recording and Playing Back Sound 185

Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)....................................185

Playing Back Sound .........................................................................187

Adding a Voice Memo to Images.....................................................188

Recording a Voice Memo .............................................................188

Playing Back a Voice Memo.........................................................189

Settings 190

Camera Settings................................................................................190

Formatting an SD Memory Card...................................................190

Changing the Sound Settings .......................................................191

Changing the Date and Time........................................................193

Setting the Alarm..........................................................................195

Setting the World Time.................................................................197

Changing the Display Language ..................................................199

Changing the Image Folder Name ...............................................200

Changing the USB Connection Mode...........................................201

Changing the Video Output Format..............................................202

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display ........................................ 203

Using the Power Saving Function ................................................204

Setting Auto Power Off.................................................................205

Setting the Quick Zoom Function.................................................206

Setting the Guide Display.............................................................207

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ...........................................208

Changing the Start-up Screen ......................................................209

Displaying the Clock Mode ..............................................................210

Appendix 212

List of World Time Cities..................................................................212

Default Settings.................................................................................213

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode................................218

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

Messages...........................................................................................223

Troubleshooting................................................................................226

Main Specifications ..........................................................................228

WARRANTY POLICY.........................................................................232

Index...................................................................................................237

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In this manual, the method for operating the four-way controller is shown in illustrations, such as in the one below.

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

A mode

Q mode

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

indicates information that is useful to know.

indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera.

This is the mode for capturing still pictures and recording movies and sound files. In this manual, the mode for taking still pictures is referred to as “Still Picture Capture Mode”, the mode for recording movies is referred to as “Cmode”, and the mode for recording sound is referred to as “O mode”.

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

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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 Quick Start ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

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

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

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

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

5 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 images from the camera.

6 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 software, see the supplied “PC Connection Manual”. For details on editing and printing images on a computer, see the Help menu of the software.

7 Recording and Playing Back Sound –––––––––––––––––––––––

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

8 Settings –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

9 Appendix––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This section deals with troubleshooting and lists the optional accessories.

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Camera Features

In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio 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.

W60

has a variety of shooting

Forget Your Worries About Water Getting in the Camera!

The Optio W60 is waterproof/ dustproof, and the water resistant coating on the lens cover glass enables you to take pictures underwater for two hours at a depth of 4 meters (13 ft.). It also allows you to let the camera get hit by sprays of water, and use the camera in locations where it will be exposed to dust and dirt such as the beach, a kitchen, a

workshop, etc. Because it utilizes a lock mechanism for the battery/card/terminal cover, when the cover is firmly locked, you can use it underwater safe in the knowledge that the batteries and card are also secure.

For taking pictures while snorkeling. (p.69) For taking pictures at the pool or while playing in a river

or lake.

For taking pictures while enjoying various outdoor

activities without worrying about your camera getting a bit dirty. A quick wipe with a wet cloth is all it needs!

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Advanced Movie Recording and Picture Taking Functions

The Optio W60 can record in 16:9 high definition with a frame rate of 15 fps and a resolution of 1280×720. In addition, it comes complete with features to enhance your enjoyment of movies such as image stabilization (Movie SR) during recording and capturing still pictures of important scenes while recording.

Preserve the beauty of scenery, such as spectacular

natural landscapes, by recording them in high definition. [Selecting the Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies (p.133)]

Record the intense action of sporting events without

worrying about blurry images. For example, record the player running and capture still shots of the memorable moment when they cross the finish line. [Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function (p.136)] [Taking Still Pictures during Movie Recording (p.132)]

Add Assorted Frames to Your Pictures!

When you take pictures with the Optio W60, you can add a frame to your pictures by selecting one from the wide assortment available. (p.71) You can also add frames to pictures you have taken. 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 being aligned in the frame. (p.173)

For decorating your pictures

with a frame.

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Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions!

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXX

The user-friendly design of the Optio W60 enables easy operation with only a few buttons. Simply by choosing the appropriate icon, you can select the shooting mode (p.56) and choose the optimal settings for the situation or the playback mode (p.142, p.164) 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. (p.56, p.62)

A shooting mode guide is displayed in the Capture Mode

Palette and a playback mode guide in the Playback Mode Palette for a few seconds after each mode is selected. (p.56, p.62)

Use the Green Mode to take pictures easily using

standard settings. (p.66)

Display Images and Sound Files in Calendar Format!

With the Optio W60, you can display recorded images and sound files by date in calendar format. (p.144) This lets you quickly find the image or sound file you want to play back.

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Perfect Size for Carrying Around With You!

With its sporty and sharp design and excellent portability, the Optio W60 is just right to slip into a pocket of your bag or hang round your neck, so you always have it with you, like your cell phone. It has a useful clock function, “Clock Mode” for telling the time too. (p.210)

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

The Optio W60 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.164) And no more worries about accidentally deleting images, because now, with the Optio W60, you can recover them again. (p.161)

Resize (p.164) , Cropping (p.166) , and Red-eye

Compensation (p.172) can be used, while the image is displayed in Playback mode.

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

movie to save it as a still picture. (p.175)

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Checking the Contents of the Package

Camera

Optio W60

USB cable

I-USB7 (*)

Battery charger

Strap

O-ST20 (*)

AV cable

I-AVC7 (*)

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW81

Rechargeable lithium-ion

battery D-LI78(*)

AC plug cord PC Connection Manual

D-BC78 (*)

Operating Manual

Quick Guide

(this manual)

Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories. The battery charger and AC plug cord are only sold as a set (Battery Charger Kit K-BC78). For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.222).

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Names of Parts

Front

Power switch/Power lamp (green)

Shutter release button

Back

Battery/Card/Terminal cover lock lever

Speaker

Microphone

Flash

Self timer lamp

Lens

Display

Battery/Card/Terminal cover

Tripod socket

PC/AV terminal

Battery lock lever

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Names of Operating Parts

Power switch

Shutter release button

Zoom/w/x/f/y button

Q button

I button

Four-way controller 4/W button

Green/i button

3 button

Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.47 - p.50) for an explanation of the function of each button.

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Monitor Indications

1 4 :2 5

+ 1 .0

3 8

0 7 /0 7 / 2 0 0 8

F 3 .5

1 / 25 0

Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode

The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. (p.98)

16 15

1/250

1/250 F3.5

F3.5

432

+1.0

07/07/2008

14:25

14:25+1.0

5 6

7 8

11 12

Shooting mode (p.56)

Flash mode (p.102)

Drive mode (p.87 - p.93)

Focus mode (p.100)

Digital zoom icon (p.94)

Intelligent zoom icon (p.94) Memory status (p.37)

+ : Built-in memory

(without card)

a : SD Memory Card r : SD Memory Card is write

protected

Storage capacity

* 14, 15 and 16 appear only when the shutter release button is pressed

halfway.

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

Battery level indicator (p.28)

Focus frame (p.43)

Date and time (p.41)

World time setting (p.197)

Date Imprint setting (p.127)

EV compensation (p.97)

Aperture

Shutter speed

Camera shake warning (p.98)

(shown when blurring caused by vibration is likely to occur) Face Priority icon (p.59)

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Histogram + Info Display in Still Picture Capture Mode

F 3 .5

1 / 25 0

3 8

200

+ 1 .0

7 8

2 3 4 5

1/250

1/250 F3.5

F3.5

+1.0

200

Bright portion (blinks red)

Dark portion (blinks yellow)

Camera shake warning (p.98)

(shown when blurring caused by vibration is likely to occur) Shutter speed

Aperture

Recorded pixels (p.104)

Quality level (p.107)

White balance (p.108)

AE Metering (p.110)

Sensitivity (p.112)

Histogram (p.99)

* 3, 4 and 5 appear only when the shutter release button is pressed

halfway.

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

About the Bright and Dark Portions

When there is an area in the frame that is so bright it appears white, the indicated area blinks red as a warning. Similarly, when there is an area that is so dark it appears black, the indicated area blinks yellow as a warning.

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Full Display in Still Picture Playback Mode

F 3 .5

1 / 25 0

1 0 0

0 0 38

1 4 :2 5

200

0 7 /0 7 / 2 0 0 8

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

The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A11 appear when [Normal Display] or [Histogram + Info] is selected. B1 to B10 only appear when [Histogram + Info] is selected. (p.148)

1 B1 B2

B3 B4 B5 B6 B7

1/250

F3.5

Playback mode

w : Still Picture Playback

Mode (p.62)

P : Digital SR (p.149) Face Priority icon (p.59)

Folder number (p.200)

File number

Protect icon (p.162)

Voice memo icon (p.189)

Battery level indicator (p.28)

Volume icon

Memory status (p.37)

: Built-in memory (without card)

200

EditEdit

A10 A11 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10

0038

100

100-0038

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Captured date and time (p.41) Four-way controller guide Bright portion (blinks red) Recorded pixels (p.104) Quality level (p.107) White balance (p.108) AE Metering (p.110) Sensitivity (p.112) Dark portion (blinks yellow) (p.22) Shutter speed Aperture Histogram (p.99)

A3 A4

A5 A6

A7 A8 A9

B10

A10

A11

a : SD Memory Card

r : Card is write-protected

• In Normal Display, A7 and A10 disappear if no buttons are operated for two seconds.

• A11 is also displayed when [No Info] is displayed but disappears if no buttons are operated for two seconds. If no buttons are operated for 2 seconds during [Normal Display] or [Histogram + Info], only the [Edit] characters disappear.

Guide Indications

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

2 3 4 5

Zoom button 4/W button Shutter release button Green/i button X, I button

Four-way controller (2) Four-way controller (3) Four-way controller (4) Four-way controller (5) 3 button

(p.22)

SHUTTER

I, J

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Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Attach the strap (O-ST20) supplied with the camera.

Getting Started

1 Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug. 2 Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and

pull tight.

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Powering the Camera

Charging indicator

Battery

While charging: Lights Charging finished: Turns off

Battery charger

AC plug cord

To power outlet

Charging the Battery

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

1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger D-BC78. 2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. 3 Place the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX

logo is facing up.

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

4 Remove the battery from the battery charger when

charging is finished.

•

The time required to fully charge the battery is about 150 minutes (max.). The appropriate ambient temperature for charging the battery is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). (The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions.)

•

The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run down soon after being charged. Replace with a new battery.

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•

Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI78, as the charger may overheat or be damaged.

•

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

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Battery lock lever

Battery/Card/Terminal cover lock lever

Getting Started

Battery/Card/Terminal cover

Battery

Installing the Battery

Use the battery that is provided with the camera. Charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time.

1 Open the battery/card/terminal cover.

Press the battery/card/terminal cover lock lever towards 1, slide the cover towards 2 and open it towards 3.

2 Using the side of the battery to press the battery lock

lever in the direction of 4, insert the battery with the PENTAX logo pointing toward the lens.

Push the battery in until it is locked in place.

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

3 Close the battery/card/terminal cover.

Slide the battery/card/terminal cover in the opposite direction indicated by 2. If you hear a click, the cover is securely closed.

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Removing the Battery

1 Open the battery/card/terminal cover. 2 Press the battery lock lever towards 4.

The battery pops out slightly. Be careful not to drop it during removal.

• Do not use excessive force when sliding the battery/card/terminal cover open and closed because the waterproof packing may peel off. If the packing is not in the correct position, the waterproof performance of the camera will be compromised.

• If the battery/card/terminal cover is not locked securely when you close it, water, sand, or dirt may get into the camera.

• This camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI78. Use of any other type of battery may damage the camera and cause 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 below room temperature is ideal. Avoid storing it in high temperatures.

• 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.

• Allow the camera to dry completely before changing the battery. Avoid changing the battery where the camera is likely to get wet or dirty, and make sure that your hands are dry.

• Battery performance may deteriorate as temperature decreases. When using the camera in cold regions, we recommend carrying a spare battery in your pocket to keep it warm. Battery performance will return to normal in normal temperatures.

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• Image Storage Capacity, Movie Recording Time, Sound Recording Time, and Playback Time

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

Image Storage

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(flash used for 50%

Approx. 205

Capacity

of shots)

pictures

Movie Recording

Approx. 75 min. Approx. 240 min. Approx. 200 min.

Time

Sound 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.

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Getting Started

DC coupler

DC terminal

Using the AC Adapter

Use of the AC adapter kit K-AC78 (optional) is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a computer.

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

battery/card/terminal cover.

2 Remove the Battery.

Refer to p.26 - p.27 on how to open the battery/card/terminal cover and remove the battery.

3 Insert the DC coupler.

Using the side of the DC coupler to press the battery lock lever, insert the DC coupler. Confirm that the DC coupler is locked in place. The battery/card/terminal cover will not close while the DC coupler is inserted. Leave the cover open when using the AC adapter and do not attempt to close it.

4 Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC

terminal of the DC coupler.

5 Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. 6 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

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

• Make sure that the AC plug cord and the power cord connecting the AC adapter to the camera are inserted securely. The data may

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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 “USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY” (p.1) and “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-AC78 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 is extracted from the bottom side of the camera.

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Installing the SD Memory Card

Getting Started

SD Memory Card socket

SD Memory Card

Battery/Card/Terminal cover

This camera uses an SD Memory Card. Captured images and sound files 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.37)

• Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card” (p.190) for instructions on formatting.

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

• Allow the camera to dry completely before changing the SD Memory Card. Avoid changing the card where the camera is likely to get wet or dirty, and make sure that your hands are dry.

• The still picture storage capacity varies depending on the capacity of the SD Memory Card and the selected number of recorded pixels and quality level. (p.34)

• The power lamp blinks while the SD Memory Card is being accessed (data is being recorded or read).

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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.

Getting Started

1 Open the battery/card/terminal cover.

Press the battery/card/terminal cover lock lever towards 1, slide the cover towards 2 and open it towards 3.

2 Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card

socket so that the label is facing toward the front of the camera (the side with the lens).

Push the card in all the way. Images and sound may not be recorded correctly if the card is not inserted all the way.

3 Close the battery/card/terminal cover.

Slide the battery/card/terminal cover lock lever in the opposite direction indicated by 2. If you hear a click, the cover is securely closed.

Removing the SD Memory Card

1 Open the battery/card/terminal cover. 2 Push the card into the SD Memory Card socket to eject

it.

Pull the card out.

If the battery/card/terminal cover is not locked securely when you close it, water, sand, or dirt may get into the camera.

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Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card

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

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn off the camera while images or sound files are being recorded or played back, or while connected to a computer with the USB cable. Doing so may result in data corruption or damage to the card.

• 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 card has not been used for a long time. (4) when the 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.

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

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

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

• For information on compatible SD Memory Cards, visit the PENTAX website.

• Be sure to format an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on another camera. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card”. (p.190) Please note that formatting the SD Memory Card will not necessarily delete the

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

Write-protect

switch

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Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures

Choose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (data compression rate) of still pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you

have taken.

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Higher quality levels and numbers of pixels produce clearer images, but the resulting increase in data volume reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken (stored in the camera’s built-in memory or on the SD Memory Card). The quality of the captured photo or printed picture also depends on the quality level, exposure compensation, resolution of the printer and a variety of other factors, so you do not need to select more than the required number of pixels. As a rough guide, h (2048×1536) is adequate for making postcard-size prints. Refer to the table below for the appropriate settings according to use.

Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use

Recorded Pixels Use

J 3648×2736

(16:9)

7.5

3648×2056

a 3072×2304

f 2592×1944 h 2048×1536

V 1280× 960

l 1024× 768 m 640× 480

The default setting is J (3648×2736).

• Selecting changes the horizontal aspect ratio of the image to 16:9.

7.5

•Only V (1280×960) can be set for recorded pixels when (Report) mode

(p.58) is set.

Appropriate Quality Level According to Use

The default setting is D (Better).

Best Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints.

Better

Good

For printing high quality photos or A4-size pictures, or editing images on a computer. Matching the aspect ratio to HDTV produces undistorted pictures.

For making postcard-size prints.

Clearer

For posting on a website or attaching to e-mail.

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

Highest compression rate. Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e-mail.

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

Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.104

Selecting the Quality Level 1p.107

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Image Storage Capacity

(Approximate numbers of pictures)

J 3648×2736

(16:9)

7.5

3648×2056

a 3072×2304

f 2592×1944 h 2048×1536

V 1280× 960

l 1024× 768 m 640× 480

(Best)

Built-in

Memory

9 pictures 117 pictures 17 pictures 228 pictures 24 pictures 321 pictures

12 pictures 156 pictures 22 pictures 287 pictures 29 pictures 377 pictures

12 pictures 157 pictures 22 pictures 287 pictures 29 pictures 377 pictures

14 pictures 188 pictures 27 pictures 355 pictures 38 pictures 503 pictures

22 pictures 293 pictures 44 pictures 570 pictures 63 pictures 816 pictures

49 pictures 643 pictures 86 pictures 1119 pictures 116 pictures 1511 pictures

75 pictures 974 pictures 122 pictures 1590 pictures 155 pictures 2014 pictures

155 pictures 2014 pictures 233 pictures 3022 pictures 259 pictures 3358 pictures

512 MB

D (Better) E (Good)

Built-in

Memory

512 MB

Built-in

Memory

512 MB

• The above figures may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, shooting mode and SD Memory Card, etc.

•Only V (1280×960) can be set for recorded pixels when (Report) mode (p.58) is set.

Recorded Pixels for Movies/Frame Rate

You can set the recorded pixels and frame rate (number of frames per second) to suit the intended use of your movie. The higher the number of recorded pixels, the clearer the picture and the bigger the file size. The more frames per second, the better the quality of the movie, but the bigger the file size. The recorded pixels and frame rate for movies are set in [Recorded Pixels] under [Movie] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu.

Selecting the Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies 1p.133

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Combinations of Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate, and

Suggested Uses

1280

(1280×720) : 15fps HD movies with a horizontal aspect ratio of 16:9 (*).

151515

640

(640×480) : 30fps

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640

(640×480) : 15fps

320

(320×240) : 30fps

320

(320×240) : 15fps

For watching on a TV and other AV equipment.

For posting on websites or attaching to e-mails.

* Playback requires a computer.

Combinations of Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate, and

Estimated Recording Times

Rec. time

Memory

1280

(1280×720) : 15fps 34 sec.

151515

640

(640×480) : 30fps 34 sec.

640

(640×480) : 15fps 1 min. 8 sec.

320

(320×240) : 30fps 55 sec.

320

(320×240) : 15fps

46 sec.

Built-in

1 min.

512 MB

7 min.

31 sec.

7 min.

31 sec.

14 min. 48 sec.

11 min. 59 sec.

22 min. 53 sec.

• The above figures are based on our standard shooting conditions and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions and type of SD Memory Card used.

• Movies can be continuously recorded until the built-in memory or SD Memory Card is full, or when using a high capacity SDHC card until the size of the movie reaches 2 GB. If recording stops at 2 GB, start recording again to continue to record the rest of the movie in blocks of 2 GB.

• The quality level is fixed at C (Best).

Available Sound

Recording Time

Built-in

Memory

28 min. 53 sec.

6 hr. 14 min.

512 MB

15 sec.

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Turning the Camera On and Off

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Power switch/Power lamp

Press the power switch.

The camera turns on and both the power lamp and display turn on. If the Language Selection screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.39 to set the display language and/or current date and time.

2 Press the power switch again.

The camera turns off and both the power lamp and display turn off.

Taking Pictures 1p.64

Checking the Memory Card

The memory card is checked automatically when the camera turns on. + appears on the display when there is no SD Memory Card inserted in the camera. In this case, images and sound files will be saved in the built-in memory. r appears instead of a when the write-protect switch on the SD Memory Card is in the locked position. Images and sound cannot be recorded when the write-protect switch is locked.

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Power switch

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Q button

Playback Mode

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

1 Press the power switch while holding down the Q

button.

The display turns on and the camera starts up in playback mode.

To switch from Playback Mode to A mode, press the Q button or press the shutter release button halfway.

Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.45

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Initial Settings

Set the language, time, and date after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures.

3 button

Four-way controller

4 button

The [Language/ ] screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time. Perform the operations in “Setting the Display Language” below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.41) 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.199).

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

and Time” (1p.193).

Setting the Display Language

Getting Started

1 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to choose the display language.

English

Dansk

Deutsch

Svenska Suomi

Polski Italiano Nederlands

Magyar

Cancel OK

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2 Press the 4 button.

OFF

The Initial Setting screen appears in the selected language. If the desired settings for

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[Hometown] and daylight saving time appear, press the display the [Date Adjust] screen. Go to “Setting the Date and Time” (p.41). Go to Step 3 in “Setting Hometown and DST” (p.41) if the desired settings do not appear.

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

button again to

Initial Setting

Hometown New York

Cancel

Daylight saving time

1 Press the four-way controller (5). 2 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

1 Press the 4 button. 2 Press the 3 button. 3 Press the four-way controller (5). 4 Use the four-way controller (32) to select [Language/

5 Press the four-way controller (5).

The [Language/ ] screen appears.

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

language.

7 Press the 4 button.

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

English

DST

OFF

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

• To change Hometown, follow the steps in “Setting the World Time” (p.197).

• To change the Date and Time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date and Time” (p.193).

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Setting Hometown and DST

OFF

3 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Hometown].

4 Press the four-way controller (5).

The Hometown screen appears.

5 Use the four-way controller (45)

to choose the city.

Initial Setting

Hometown New York

Cancel

English

DST

OFF

6 Press the four-way controller (3).

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

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

P (Off).

8 Press the 4 button.

The Initial Setting screen appears.

9 Press the 4 button.

The Date Adjust screen appears. Next, set the date and time.

Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time and the display style.

1 Press the four-way controller (5).

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

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to choose the date and time display style.

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to [24h].

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

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

5 Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame returns to [Date Style].

Date Adjust

Date Style

Date

Time

Cancel

Date Adjust

Date Style

Date

Time

Cancel

24h

mm/dd/yy

01/01/2008

00:00

24h

mm/dd/yy

01/01/2008

00:00

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6 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Date].

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Date Adjust

Date Style

Date

Time

Cancel

mm/dd/yy

24h

01/01/2008

00:00

7 Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to the month.

8 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the month.

Change the day and year in the same manner. Next, change the time.

Date Adjust

Date Style

Date

Time

Cancel

If you selected [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time.

9 Press the 4 button.

The setting is set 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.199).

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

and Time” (1p.193).

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

the World Time” (1p.197).

When the Initial Setting or Date Adjust screen is displayed, you can cancel the setting operation and switch to 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 9, the camera clock is reset to

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

button when the time

mm/dd/yy

24h

01/01/2008

00:00

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.212) for the video output format of each city set as the Initial Setting, and “Changing the Video Output Format” (p.202) for changing the setting of the video output format.

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Taking Still Pictures

Power switch

Shutter release button

Zoom/w/x button

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

1 Press the power switch.

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

2 Confirm the subject and shooting

information on the display.

The focus frame in the middle of the display indicates the zone of automatic focusing. You can change the captured area by pressing the Zoom/w/x button to the left or right.

x : enlarges the subject w : widens the area that is captured by the camera

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3 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

4 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken. The image appears on the display for one second (Instant Review) and is saved to the SD Memory Card or built-in memory. (p.44)

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Press the Green button to switch to the 9 (Green) mode and let the camera set all the shooting functions automatically. (p.66)

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Using the Shutter Release Button

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

Press halfway

The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release button is

pressed down half-way. The green focus frame lights on the display

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when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is in focus. If the subject is out of focus, the frame turns red.

Press fully

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

[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, objects, or conditions that prevent light being reflected back

• Horizontal lines or intricate patterns

• Fast moving objects

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

• Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background)

Instant Review

The image appears on the display for one second (Instant Review) immediately after it is captured. You can change the Instant Review time. (p.120) Pressing the i button during Instant Review displays the delete image confirmation screen. Select [Delete] with the four-way controller (23) and press the 4 button to delete the image.

• When the camera detects that the subject’s eyes are closed, the message “Closed eyes have been detected.” appears during Instant Review (This function is called “Blink Detection”).

• Even when Instant Review is set shorter than [3sec], the message appears for 3 seconds.

• When the Face Recognition function (p.59) does not work, “Blink Detection” also does not function. Even if the subject’s faces are recognized, “Blink Detection” does not function depending on the condition of the recognized faces.

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Playing Back Still Pictures

Playing Back Images

Press the Q button after taking a

picture.

The image appears on the display. In this manual, this is called Q mode (Playback mode). Displaying one image in full in Q mode (Q mode default setting) is called single-image display. Press the Q button again in Q mode or press the shutter release button halfway to switch to A mode.

Shutter release button

button

Four-way controller

File number

100

100-0038

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Playing Back the Previous or Next Image

1 Press the Q button after taking a picture.

The image appears on the display.

2 Press the four-way controller (45).

The previous or next image appears.

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C a n cel

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O K

All Images/Sounds

Quick Start

Rotating the Displayed Image

1 Press the Q button after taking a picture.

The image appears on the display.

2 Press the four-way controller (3).

The Playback Mode Palette appears. (p.62)

Use the four-way controller (

) to select s (Image Rotation) and

press the

button.

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The rotation selection screen (0°, Right 90°, Left 90°, or 180°) appears.

4 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to choose the rotation direction and press the 4 button.

The rotated image appears. The image is saved in the orientation displayed.

• Movies cannot be rotated.

• Protected images can be rotated, but they cannot be saved in a rotated state.

Deleting the Displayed Image

Press the i button while the image is displayed to display the Delete screen. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete] and press the 4 button. (p.156)

Q button

Four-way controller

4 button i button

Cancel

Cancel OK

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Common Operations

Understanding the Button Functions

4 6

7 8

Common Operations

A Mode

1 Power switch

Turns the camera on and off. (p.37)

2 Shutter release button

Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture mode. (Except in 3, s and \ modes) (p.43) Takes the still picture when pressed down fully. (p.43) Pressing down fully starts and stops movie recording in C (Movie) and

(Underwater Movie) modes. (p.69, p.130)

Pressing down fully starts and stops sound file recording in O (Voice Recording) mode. (p.185)

3 Zoom/w/x button

Changes the captured area. (p.94)

4 Q button

Switches to the Q mode. (p.142)

5 3 button

Displays the [A Rec.Mode] menu. (p.51)

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6 I button

Switches the Face Recognition function (p.59). The Face Recognition function is switched as follows each time the Smile Capture

7 Four-way controller

(2) : Changes the drive mode. (p.87 - p.93) (3) : Displays the Capture Mode Palette. (p.56) (4) : Changes the flash mode. (p.102) (5) : Changes the focus mode. (p.100)

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(23):Adjusts \ in \ mode. (p.101)

8 4/W button

Changes the information on the display. (p.98)

9 Green button

Switches to the 9 (Green) mode. (p.66) Takes a still picture during movie recording. (p.132)

button is pressed:

Face Priority Off ´ Face Priority On

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4 6

7 8

Common Operations

Q Mode

1 Power switch

Turns the camera on and off. (p.37)

2 Shutter release button

Switches to A mode. (p.142)

3 Zoom/f/y button

In single-image display, pressing towards f switches to nine-image display. Press In single-image display, pressing towards

to return to the previous display. ( In nine-image display, pressing towards calendar display. ( In folder display, pressing towards the selected folder. ( In calendar display, pressing towards for the selected date. ( Adjusts the volume during playback of movies or sound files. (

4 Q button

Switches to A mode. (p.142)

to return to the previous display. (

p.145

)

displays either folder or

p.144

)

switches to nine-image display of

p.144

)

switches to nine-image display

p.144

)

p.143

enlarges the image. Press

)

p.153, p.187

)

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5 3 button

Displays the [W Setting] menu during single-image display. (p.51) Returns to single-image display during Playback Mode Palette display. (p.62) Returns zoom display or nine-image display to single-image display. (p.143) Changes to normal nine-image display during folder display. (p.144) Changes to normal nine-image display during calendar display. (p.144)

6 I button

Zooms up on the subjects’ faces in the order in which they were recognized during shooting. (Face close-up playback) (p.146)

7 Four-way controller

Common Operations

(2) : Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file. (p.153, p.187) (3) : Displays the Playback Mode Palette. (p.63)

(

) : Displays the previous or next image and sound file during

(

2345

Stops a movie or sound file during playback. (p.153, p.187)

single-image display. (p.45) Frame forwards, frame reverses, reverses a movie and makes a movie play forwards during playback. (p.153) Fast forwards, reverses, and moves to the next index in sound file playback. (p.187)

) : Moves the display area during zoom display. (p.145)

Selects an image in nine-image display, a folder in folder display, and a date in calendar display. (p.143, p.144) Moves the image when using the Frame Composite function. (p.173)

8 4/W button

Changes the information on the display. (p.148) Returns zoom display or nine-image display to single-image display. (p.143, p.145) Changes to nine-image display of the selected folder during folder display. (p.144) Changes to single-image display of the selected date during calendar display. (p.144)

9 Green/i button

Switches from single-image display to the Delete screen. (p.156) Switches from nine-image display to the Select & Delete screen. (p.158) Switches from folder display to the calendar display screen. (p.144) Switches from calendar display to the folder display screen. (p.144)

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Setting the Camera Functions

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To change the camera settings, press the Rec.Mode] menu or [

Setting] menu. Menus for playing back and editing

button to display the [A

images and sound files are displayed from the Playback Mode Palette.

Setting with the Menus

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.

During recording During playback

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Exit

Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time Language/

Exit

Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time Language/

Exit

Setting

Common Operations

The setting is complete and the camera returns to

mode

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A guide to available button operations appears on the display during

Can ce l

menu operation.

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

1 Press the 3 button in A

mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

2 Press the four-way controller (3).

Common Operations

The frame moves to [Recorded Pixels].

3 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Quality Level].

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

1/3

AWB

AUTO

1/3

AWB

AUTO

800

4 Press the four-way controller (5).

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

5 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the setting.

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

Refer to the following page for instructions on saving settings and canceling changes.

Storage Capacity

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

Cancel

AUTO

800

OKOKOK

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To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures

6 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 Begin Playback of Images

6 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 Save the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations

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

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

To Cancel the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations

6 Press the 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.

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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.213) to decide whether you want the settings saved when the camera is turned off and whether you want the settings returned to the defaults when the camera is reset.

[A Rec.Mode] Menu

This menu shows the functions related to taking still pictures and recording movies.

Item Description Page

Recorded Pixels You can set the recorded pixels of still pictures p.104

Quality Level You can set the quality level of still pictures p.107

Common Operations

White Balance

AF Setting For setting the specified range of the autofocus p.115

AE Metering

Sensitivity For setting the sensitivity p.112 EV Compensation For adjusting the overall brightness of the picture p.97

Recorded Pixels

Color Mode You can set the color mode of movies p.135

Movie SR

Interval Shoot

Movie

AF w/ recording

Optical Zoom

Interval For setting the interval between shots p.90 Number of Shot For setting the number of shots to be taken p.90

Shoot

Start delay For setting the start time for interval shooting p.90

Interval Blink Detection For setting whether to enable Blink Detection p.61 Digital Zoom For setting whether to use the digital zoom p.96 Instant Review For setting the Instant Review time p.120

Memory

Green Button

Sharpness For setting either sharp or soft outlines for images p.124

For adjusting the color balance according to the lighting conditions

For setting the area of the screen that is metered to determine the exposure

For choosing the combination of recorded pixels and the frame rate (number of frames per second) for the movie

For choosing whether to use the shake reduction function

For recording multiple still pictures taken at a set interval as a movie file

For setting the focusing method used while recording movies

For setting whether to use the optical zoom while recording movies

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 in Capture mode

p.108

p.110

p.133

p.136

p.137

p.140

p.141

p.128

p.121

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Item Description Page Saturation For setting the color saturation p.125 Contrast For setting the image contrast level p.126

Date Imprint

For setting whether to imprint the date when taking still pictures

p.127

Use the 9 (Green) mode to enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec.Mode] menu. (p.66)

[W Setting] Menu

Item Description Page

Format For formatting the SD Memory Card p.190

Sound

Date Adjust For adjusting the date, time, and date style p.193

Alarm For setting the alarm p.195

World Time For setting the world time p.197

Language/

Folder Name

USB Connection

Video Out For setting the output format to the AV equipment p.202

Brightness Level For changing the brightness of the display p.203

Power Saving

Auto Power Off

Quick Zoom

Guide Display

Reset

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 and sound files

For setting the USB cable connection (to computer or printer)

For setting the time until the camera enters powersaving mode

For setting the time until the camera turns off automatically

For setting whether to use the Quick Zoom function (p.145) when playing back images

For setting whether to display a guide for selectable functions in the Capture Mode Palette and the Playback Mode Palette displays

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

p.191

p.199

p.200

p.201

p.204

p.205

p.206

p.207

p.208

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Four-way controller

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Setting the Shooting Mode

Common Operations

The Optio W60 has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures or record movies and sound in different situations simply by choosing the right mode for the particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette.

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to choose a shooting mode.

A guide of the selected shooting mode is displayed in the lower part of the display.

Landscape

For capturing landscape views. The camera focuses on a wide range.

Cancel

1/2

OKOKOK

3 Press the 4 button.

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

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• In shooting modes other than R, A, C, 4, F, and Y,

saturation, contrast, sharpness, white balance, etc. are automatically set to the optimal settings for the selected mode. 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.218 - p.221).

•

You can turn off the shooting mode guide on the Capture Mode Palette. (p.207)

There are 24 available shooting modes.

Item Description Page

Auto Picture Automatically selects the best capture mode. p.64

Program

Night Scene

Movie For capturing movies. Sound is also recorded. p.130

Underwater For capturing images under water. p.69

Underwater Movie Use this mode for taking underwater movie. p.69

Landscape

Flower

Portrait

Digital Wide Composites two images to capture a wider area. p.84

Surf & Snow

Digital SR

(Blur Reduction)

Kids

Pet

Half-length Portrait

Sport

Fireworks

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

Used for night scenes. Use a tripod, etc. to prevent image shake.

For capturing landscape views. The camera focuses on a wide range.

For capturing flowers. Reproduces the outline of the flower softly.

For capturing portraits. Makes the skin tone brighter and look healthy.

For capturing images with dazzling backgrounds, snowy scenes or beaches.

Higher sensitivity reduces blur. p.68

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

For capturing pets in motion. Select the color of the pet's coat.

For portraits with proper framing by automatic zoom. Fixed at h pixels.

For fast moving subjects. Keeps the camera in focus until the shutter release.

For capturing fireworks. Use a tripod, etc. to prevent image shake.

Common Operations

p.65

p.68

—

p.73

—

p.79

p.77

p.75

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Voice Recording

Night Scene Portrait

Text

Food

Digital Panorama

Frame Composite

Report

Item Description Page

For recording sound only. Be careful not to cover the microphone with your hands.

For portraits in night scenes. Use a tripod, etc. to prevent image shake.

For taking clear pictures of text in color or B/W, normal or reversed.

For capturing food. Saturation is higher to make it look appetizing.

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

For capturing image with frame composite. Recorded pixels is fixed at h.

For capturing an image with fixed 1280×960 pixels for reports.

p.185

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p.81

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p.82

p.71

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I button

Setting the Face Recognition function

With the Optio W60, the Face Recognition function is available with all shooting modes except O mode. In the Face Recognition function, you can choose the Face Priority function that recognizes the subject’s face, focuses (Face Recognition AF) and performs exposure compensation (Face Recognition AE), and the Smile Capture function* that recognizes the subject’s face, focuses (Face Recognition AF), performs exposure compensation (Face Recognition AE) and captures an image automatically.

* Depending on the condition of the recognized faces, an image may not be

captured automatically because the Smile Capture function will not work. If this happens, press the shutter release button to capture an image.

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Switching the Face Recognition Function

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Recognition function is switched as follows each time the

button is pressed:

Smile Capture ´ Face Priority Off ´ Face Priority On

Face Priority On Smile Capture Face Priority Off

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The following icons are displayed on the upper left of the shooting screen while Face Priority On and Smile Capture are set to on.

Face Priority On Smile Capture

An icon indicating either Face Priority On or Smile Capture appears on the display. (The icon does not appear when the Face Recognition function is not activated.)

• The Face Recognition function cannot be set to off in b (Auto Picture), (Portrait), (Night Scene Portrait), (Kids) or (Half-length Portrait) mode. You can select either the Face Priority On or Smile Capture function.

• Face Priority On is automatically selected in b (Auto Picture), (Portrait), (Night Scene Portrait), (Kids), (Half-length Portrait) or C (Movie) mode. When switching to another mode from one of these modes, the Face Recognition setting returns to the previous setting.

• Refer to p.73 and p.79 on how to shoot with the Face Recognition function.

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3 button

Exit

Four-way controller

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

1/3

AWB

AUTO

800

Setting Blink Detection

For setting whether to use Blink Detection. If the subject’s eyes are closed and a picture is taken while both Blink Detection and Face Priority are on, the “Closed eyes have been detected.” message appears in Instant Review.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] appears.

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

Detection].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

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

The selected setting is saved.

4 Press the 3 button.

• When Face Priority is off, Blink Detection is also turned off, regardless of the setting.

• When the Face Recognition function (p.59) does not work, “Blink Detection” also does not function. Even if the subject’s faces are recognized, “Blink Detection” might not function depending on the condition of the recognized faces.

• Even when Instant Review is set shorter than [3sec], the message “Closed eyes have been detected.” appears for 3 seconds.

Rec.Mode

EV Compensation Movie Interval Shoot Blink Detection Digital Zoom Instant Review

Exit

2/3

0.0

1sec

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Using the Playback Function

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Canc el

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Resize

Quality Level

Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode to display the Playback Mode Palette. You can display the playback function you want to use simply by using the four-way controller (2345) to choose an icon and pressing the 4 button.

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Changes Recorded Pixels and Quality Level to make the file size smaller.

Cancel OKOKOK

Cancel

For saving images after Shake Reduction process.

Cancel

SHUTTER OK

Press halfway

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Cancel

OKMENU

Goes to the screen for

selected playback function.

• When the frame is placed over each icon of the Playback Mode Palette, a guide for each function appears.

• You can turn off the guide for each function on the Playback Mode Palette. (p.207)

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Playback Mode Palette

Item Description Page

Digital SR

Slideshow

Resize

Cropping

Image/Sound

Copy

Image Rotation

Digital Filter

Movie Edit

[

Frame Composite

Red-eye

Compensation

Voice Memo

Protect

DPOF

Image Recovery

]

Start-up Screen

For saving images after Shake Reduction process.

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

Changes Recorded Pixels and Quality Level to make the file size smaller.

For cropping images to the size you like. Saved as a new image.

For copying images and sounds between the built-in memory and SD Memory Card.

Rotates captured images. Useful when viewing vertical images on a TV.

For modifying images with a Color filter or Soft filter.

For cutting out a still image from a movie or dividing a movie.

For composing an image with a frame. Select Overwrite or Save as to save.

For compensating red-eye. May not work due to the condition of the image.

Attaches sound to images. Recording is possible till the memory card is full.

Protects images and sounds from accidental deletion. Formatting will delete.

For the print settings. Useful when printing at a printing service.

For recovering image and sound files which were accidentally deleted.

For setting a captured image as the Start-up Screen.

p.149

p.151

p.164

p.166

p.167

p.46

p.169

p.175

p.173

p.172

p.188

p.162

p.177

p.161

p.209

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Taking Pictures

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

4 button

Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture

Taking Pictures

Mode)

In b (Auto Picture) mode, when the subject simply turns towards the camera, the camera selects the most appropriate shooting mode from (Night Scene), (Landscape), (Portrait), (Night Scene Portrait), (Sport), (Flower), (Standard) for the scene.

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

(Auto Picture).

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

The focus frame on the display turns green when the subject is in focus, and the icon for selected shooting mode will appear on the top left of the display.

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

In b mode, the exposure compensation is not available.

Taking Still Pictures 1p.43

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4 button

Setting The Functions (Program Mode)

In R (Program) mode, the shutter speed and the aperture are set automatically by the camera during shooting. However, you can select other functions such as the flash mode and recorded pixels.

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

(Program).

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

Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions” (p.100 - p.127) for details of how to set the functions.

5 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

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The picture is taken.

Taking Pictures

Taking Still Pictures 1p.43

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Shutter release button

3 8

Green button

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)

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

menu.

Taking Pictures

1 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.

2 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

3 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

• To use 9 mode, you must set it to the Green button on the Shooting menu. (p.121) * 9 mode is set as the default.

•In 9 mode, you cannot change the information on the display by pressing the 4/W button.

• When the camera is turned off in 9 mode, it turns on in 9 mode next time the power switch is pressed.

• The Shooting menu cannot be displayed in 9 mode.

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* 9 mode settings are as shown below.

Flash Mode , (Auto) Drive Mode 9 (Standard) Focus Mode = (Standard) Information Display Normal Recorded Pixels Quality Level D (Better) White Balance F (Auto) Focusing Area J (Multiple) AE Metering L Multi-segment metering Sensitivity AUTO 800 EV Compensation ±0.0 Blink Detection O (On) Digital Zoom O (On) Instant Review Memory Sharpness G (Normal) Saturation G (Normal) Contrast G (Normal) Date Imprint Off

1sec

Default

Taking Pictures

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Shutter release button

Four-way controller

4 button

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/ Digital SR (Blur Reduction)/Fireworks Mode)

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

Taking Pictures

Use this mode when taking pictures of night views.

Use this mode to reduce blurring when taking pictures indoors or in low-light

conditions. Use this mode to take spectacular pictures of fireworks.

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

(Night Scene), 4 (Digital SR (Blur Reduction)) or y (Fireworks).

3 Press the 4 button.

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

4 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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

• To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and/or the self-timer function. (p.87)

•In 4 mode, the number of recorded pixels is fixed at f (2592 ×1944).

•In 4 mode, the sensitivity is fixed at AUTO 6400 (50 to 6400).

•For y mode, the sensitivity is fixed at 50, the focus mode is s, and the flash mode is a. Also, the shutter speed is fixed at 4 seconds and the aperture is left open.

•In y mode, AE metering is set to multi-segment metering.

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Shutter release button

Four-way controller

4 button

Taking Underwater Pictures (Underwater Mode/ Underwater Movie Mode)

This camera has been proven to comply with JIS waterproof grade 8 and can be used to take pictures at a depth of 4 m continuously for 2 hours. In addition, this camera complies with JIS dustproof grade 5 (IP58).

Use the Underwater mode to take underwater still pictures that capture the blueness of the sea.

Use the Underwater Movie mode to record movies underwater.

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

(Underwater) or (Underwater Movie).

3 Press the 4 button.

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

4 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

If you selected , the picture is taken. If you selected , recording starts. To stop recording, press the shutter release button fully. Perform the same steps as C to record movies.

Taking Pictures

Recording a Movie 1p.130

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• Before taking pictures underwater, make sure that there is no dirt or sand on the waterproof packing of the battery/card/terminal cover and check that the cover is securely locked.

• Before opening the battery/card/terminal cover after using the camera underwater, make sure that there is no water, dirt or sand on the battery/card/terminal cover or anywhere else on the camera. Wipe the camera before opening the cover.

• In mode, AE metering is set to multi-segment metering.

Waterproof and Dustproof Function 1p.5

• The flash will not discharge in mode.

• When the Focus Mode is set to =, q, or , pictures are taken

Taking Pictures

by pressing the shutter release button half-way down to lock the focus before shooting. However from the menu settings, you can select to continue adjusting the focus after focusing on a subject while recording movies (p.140).

• When the Focus Mode is set to \, you can adjust the focus before recording starts and during recording.

• Optical and digital zoom in Underwater Movie are only available before recording starts. (Only digital zoom is available during recording.) However, optical zoom can also be made available by selecting it from the menu settings (p.141).

• You cannot change what is shown on the display by pressing the 4/W button while recording a movie.

Setting the Optical Zoom 1p.141

Although the camera is provided with waterproof and dustproof functions, avoid using the camera under the following conditions. It may momentarily be subjected to water pressure beyond that covered in the guarantee and water may enter the interior of the camera.

• Jumping into the water while holding the camera

• Swimming while holding the camera in your hand

• Using the camera in environments where water is applied forcefully, such as strong river currents and waterfalls

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Shutter release button

Zoom/f/y button

3 button Four-way controller

4 button

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite)

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

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to select Y (Frame Composite).

3 Press the 4 button.

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

OKOKOK

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

frame you want to use.

5 Press the Zoom/f/y button

towards y.

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

• Use the four-way controller (45) to

choose a different frame. Press the Zoom/f/y button towards f to return to 9-frame display of

• the selection screen, and then perform Step 4 to choose a different frame.

If no buttons are operated in single-image display, the displayed frame is selected. Repeat from Step 1 to select another frame.

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6 Press the 4 button.

The frame appears on the screen.

7 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

8 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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

• 3 default frames and 77 optional frames are pre-installed at the factory. (the supplied CD-ROM provides over 80 frames, including the default frames.)

Optional Frame Images

Optional frames are stored in the Optio W60 built-in memory using the

image, movie, and sound recording areas.

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These optional frames may be deleted from built-in memory when file operations (delete, etc.) are performed from a computer. If these frames are deleted, recopy them from the supplied CD-ROM.

Copy procedure:

1. Remove the SD memory card from the camera. (If the SD Memory Card is left in the camera, data is copied to the SD Memory Card instead of the built-in memory.)

2. Connect the camera to the computer using a USB cable (I-USB7) while referring to the PC Connection Manual.

3. When the camera is connected, the device detection screen automatically appears. Press [Cancel].

4. Insert the supplied CD-ROM (S-SW81) into a computer.

5. The install window automatically opens. Press the [EXIT] button to close the window.

6. If the FRAME folder does not exist in the root directory of the camera (removable disk), create one from the computer.

7. Perform file operations on the computer and copy the desired files from the FRAME folder in the root directory of the CD-ROM to the FRAME folder on the camera (removable disk). (For more information on computer file operations, refer to the user guide for your computer.)

8. Disconnect the camera referring to the PC Connection Manual.

* The 3 default frames are copied over and restored. * To copy files to the SD memory card, leave the SD memory card inserted

in Step 1 above.

* Frames can be recorded to both built-in memory and the SD memory card,

but too many frames slows down processing.

* You can also copy only the frame files you need.

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Taking Pictures of People (Portrait/Night Scene Portrait Mode)

(Portrait) and (Night Scene Portrait) modes are suitable for taking pictures of people. Face Recognition (p.59) operates for each shooting mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures.

Use this mode when taking pictures of people.

Use this mode when capturing portraits at night or in dark areas.

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

(Portrait) or (Night Scene Portrait).

3 Press the 4 button.

The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the subject’s face is recognized, a yellow focus frame appears on the display at the location of the face (when multiple faces are recognized, the main face is indicated in yellow). As the subject moves, the size and location of the focus frame change to match the location of the subject’s face.

4 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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• If the camera cannot recognize the subject’s face, the camera focuses using the Focusing Area currently selected.

• When Smile Capture is activated, the shutter will be released automatically when the camera recognizes the subject's smile. However, depending on the condition of the recognized faces, an image may not be captured automatically because the Smile Capture function will not work.

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Zooming and Taking Pictures of People (Halflength Portrait Mode)

With (Half-length Portrait), when a face is recognized within the image, the intelligent zoom works to zoom in for a portrait picture based on the position of the face and the size to give a photograph with the subject recorded from the waist up. Face Priority is always on in this mode.

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

length Portrait).

3 Press the 4 button.

When the camera recognizes the subject’s face, a yellow focus frame appears on the face and an orange frame indicating the area that will be enlarged appears.

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The focus frame on the display will light green when the camera is in focus. When a face is recognized, the camera automatically zooms to show the shooting area.

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5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

• When a subject's face cannot be recognized, an orange frame indicating the area to be enlarged is not displayed and the camera focuses using the selected Focusing Area.

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

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

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Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

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

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select (Pet). 3 Press the 4 button.

The Pet mode selection screen appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select , , , , or .

There are two types of icons: a cat and dog

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icon. (Choosing either the cat or dog icon does not affect the resulting picture. Choose whichever you prefer.) Choose an icon (white, gray, or black) whose tone best matches your pet’s coat or fur.

Cancel

5 Press the 4 button.

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

OKMENU

OKOKOK

6 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green if the subject is in focus. The focus frame follows the pet while the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

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7 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode)

(Kids) mode is suitable for taking pictures of moving children. It also reproduces healthy and bright skin tone. Face Recognition (p.59) operates automatically for this mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures.

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

(Kids).

3 Press the 4 button.

When the subject’s face is recognized, a yellow focus frame appears on the display at the location of the face (when multiple faces are recognized, the main face is indicated in yellow). As the subject moves, the size and location of the focus frame change to match the location of the subject’s face.

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

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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

• If the camera cannot recognize the subject’s face, the camera focuses using the Focusing Area currently selected.

• When Smile Capture is activated, the shutter will be released automatically when the camera recognizes the subject's smile. However, the Smile Capture function may not work and an image may not be captured depending on the condition of the recognized faces, such as the faces being too small.

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Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode)

You can take pictures of text in documents or on a whiteboard so that the text is easy to read. Choose from four text modes.

Color A picture of the text is taken in its original color.

Reversed Color

Black and White

Negative

A picture of text is taken with the colors reversed.

A picture of the text is taken in black and white.

A picture of text is taken with the black and white portions reversed.

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

(Text).

3 Press the 4 button.

The text mode selection screen appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select . 5 Press the 4 button.

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

6 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

7 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode)

In F (Digital Panorama) mode, take two or three frames in sequence

overlapping their edges by moving the camera horizontally. When the third

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frame is taken, the images taken in sequence are automatically stitched and the panoramic photograph is saved.

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

(Digital Panorama).

3 Press the 4 button.

The shooting mode is selected and the message “Set shift direction” is displayed.

Set shift direction

4 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.

5 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

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2nd frame

fully.

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

1 2

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.

SHUTTER

2nd frame

Exit

7 Move the camera horizontally to the selected direction

and take the second frame.

Move the camera so that the semi-transparent image and the actual view overlap and press the shutter release button. Repeat Steps 5 to 7 to take the third frame.

8 The panorama stitching starts when the third frame is

taken and the stitched image appears.

The stitched image does not appear when the Instant Review (p.44, p.120) is off.

• When the Face Recognition is activated (p.59), it works only when taking the first frame.

• If you press the 4 button after shooting the first or second frame, you can save the captured image(s). (If you press the 4 button after shooting the second frame, you can save the first and the second frames as a stitched image.)

• When you cancel shooting after shooting the first frame, the frame is saved at i (1600×1200).

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3 button Four-way controller 4 button Green button

Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode)

(Digital Wide) mode can stitch two pictures taken into a 35 mm film

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conversion equivalent to a maximum of approx. 21 mm.

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller (

2345

Press the 4 button.

Turn the camera 90º counterclockwise and compose your first picture.

Press the shutter release button

) to select (Digital Wide).

halfway.

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

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Press the shutter release button

fully.

The first captured image is saved, and the shooting screen for the second image is displayed. Overlap the image on the preview guide on the left of the screen to compose your picture. If you want to stop capturing images in the

mode, go to step 7.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The combined image of the first and the second shot appears on the display for one second (Instant Review), and then it is saved in the built-in memory or on the SD Memory Card. The stitched image does not appear when the Instant Review is off.

• For less distortion when taking the second picture, turn the camera to overlap the background and the preview guide on the left of the screen.

• Some distortion may result from moving objects, repeating patterns, or no objects in the overlapping area of the first and the second shot.

• When the Face Recognition is activated (p.59), it works only when taking the first image.

• The number of recorded pixels for images captured with mode is fixed at f (2592×1944).

• (1cm Macro) is unavailable in mode.

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Save only the first image/Discard the first image and reshoot

Discard

Cancel

Without taking a second image, you can save only the first image or discard it and take pictures starting with a new first image.

7 Press the 4 button or the four-

way controller (3).

A confirmation dialog appears.

8 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select a process.

Save: Save the first image and start

shooting from a new first image. The first image is saved in h.

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Discard: Discard the first image and start shooting from a new first

image.

Cancel: Return to the second image to be taken.

Save the image(s) and

exit this screen?

Save

Discard

Cancel

9 Press the 4 button.

Either the first or second image taken is displayed depending on the selected process.

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Self-timer

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4 button

Using the Self-timer

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

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

(453) to select g or Z and press the 4 button.

Drive Mode

Cancel

Self-timer

OKOKOK

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

3 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

4 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds later.

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

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In C (Movie) 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.

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Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting/ High Speed Continuous Shooting Mode)

In this mode, pictures are taken continuously as long as the shutter

release button is pressed.

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Each time a picture is taken, the image is saved in the memory

Continuous Shooting

HS Cont. Shooting

before the next image is taken. The higher the image quality, the longer the interval between shots. You can continue shooting until the memory capacity of the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is full.

Seven pictures are taken consecutively at 3.5 frames per second (5.3 frames per second when sensitivity is 3200 or

6400).

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

(453) to select 1 (Continuous Shooting) or c (HS Cont. Shooting) and press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take a series of pictures.

Drive Mode

Driveve Mode

Continuous Shooting

Continuous

Cancel

3 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

4 Press the shutter release button fully.

Pictures are taken continuously as long as you keep the shutter release button pressed.

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• The flash does not discharge in Continuous Shooting/HS Cont. Shooting.

• 1 (Continuous Shooting) and c (HS Cont. Shooting) are unavailable in b (Auto Picture), A (Night Scene), C (Movie), (Underwater Movie), y (Fireworks), O (Voice Recording), F (Digital Panorama), and (Digital Wide) modes.

• The interval of Continuous Shooting varies according to the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level settings.

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

• When the Face Recognition is activated (p.59), it works only when taking the first image.

• The number of recorded pixels is fixed at f in HS Cont. Shooting. When the shooting mode is set to , the number of recorded pixels is set to V (1280×960).

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Taking Pictures at a Set Interval (Interval Shoot)

In this mode, a set number of pictures can be taken automatically at a set interval from a set time.

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Interval 10 sec. – 99 min.

Number of Shot

Start Delay 0 min. – 24 hours

2 shots – number of recordable images

Set the camera to take pictures in one second increments from ten seconds to four minutes intervals or in one minute increments from four minutes to 99 minutes intervals. You cannot set the camera to take interval shots at intervals of less than ten seconds.

You can set this to up to 1000 shots. However, this cannot exceed the number of recordable images.

You can set one minute increments for the first 59 minutes and one hour increments from there. If the start time is set to 0 min., the first picture is taken as soon as the shutter release button is pressed.

1 Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode. 2 Use the four-way controller (45)

to select k (Interval Shoot) and press the 4 button.

The current interval shoot setting appears for approximately 1 minute. To take pictures with the current setting, go to Step 10.

Driveve Mode

Drive Mode

Interva

Interval Shoot

Cancel

3 Press the 4 button while the

setting is displayed.

The Interval Shoot setting screen appears. [Interval] is marked with the frame.

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4 Set the interval.

1 Press the four-way controller (5). 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to

set the minute, then press the fourway controller (5).

3 Use the four-way controller (23) to

set the seconds, then press the fourway controller (5).

The frame returns to [Interval].

Interval Shoot

Interval

Number of Shot

Start Delay

5 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Number of Shot].

6 Set the number of shots.

1 Press the four-way controller (5). 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to set [Number of Shot], then

press the four-way controller (5).

The frame returns to [Number of Shot].

7 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Start Delay].

8 Set the start delay.

1 Press the four-way controller (5). 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to set the hour, then press

the four-way controller (5).

3 Use the four-way controller (23) to set the minute, then press

the four-way controller (5).

The frame returns to [Start Delay].

9 Press the 4 button.

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

10 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

11 Press the shutter release button fully.

Interval shooting starts. The camera turns off between shots (during standby). Press the power switch during standby to display the remaining number of shots and interval on the display. The [Stop interval shooting?] message is displayed when the power switch and then the 3 button are pressed during standby. Pressing the 4 button cancels interval shooting.

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• Interval shooting is not available in b, 9, O, y, F, or mode.

• Refer to p.137 to p.139 for instructions on interval shooting for C,

• Even if an alarm is set, the alarm will not ring while interval shooting is being performed.

The Interval Shoot settings can also be configured from the [A Rec.Mode] menu. (p.117)

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Taking Pictures with Automatic Exposure Adjustment (Auto Bracket)

Press the shutter release button once to automatically adjust the exposure and take three pictures in succession. After taking the pictures, you can select the best one. The shooting order is best exposure → –1.0 EV → +1.0 EV.

1 Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode. 2 Use the four-way controller (45)

to select a (Auto Bracket) and press the 4 button.

The camera can now take pictures with Auto Bracket.

3 Press the shutter release button

Drive Mode

Driveve Mode

Auto Bracket

Auto Bracke

Cancel

OKOKOK

halfway.

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

4 Press the shutter release button fully.

Press the shutter release button once to automatically adjust the exposure and take three pictures.

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• When the Instant Review time is set (p.120), the third image taken is shown in Instant Review after shooting (p.44). However, the image cannot be deleted while in Instant Review even if the i button is pressed.

• Auto Bracket is unavailable in C (Movie), (Underwater Movie), O (Voice Recording), b (Auto Picture), 9 (Green), y (Fireworks), F (Digital Panorama), (Digital Wide), and Y (Frame Composite) modes.

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You can use the zoom to change the captured area.

1 Press the Zoom/w/x button in A

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mode.

Zoom lever (w) : Diminishes the subject

(Wide).

Zoom lever (x) : Enlarges the subject. If you continue to press the button, the camera automatically switches from optical zoom to intelligent zoom. Once the button is released and pressed again, the camera switches to Digital Zoom. If the Digital Zoom is set to off on the menu, the Optical Zoom and the Intelligent Zoom ranges are available for use. The zoom ratio of the intelligent zoom changes depending on the number of recorded pixels.

The zoom bar is displayed as follow.

Zoom in with high image quality.

Zoom/w/x button

3 button Four-way controller

4 button

28.5 x

Zoom bar

Zoom in with some degree of image deterioration.

Zoom ratio

Optical zoom range

Intelligent Zoom range

Digital Zoom

range

*1 You can zoom in to a maximum of 5× optically. *2 The Intelligent Zoom range differs depending on the recorded

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Recorded

pixels

10M Not Available (5× optical zoom available)

7.5M Not Available (5× optical zoom available) 7M Approx. 5.9× 5M Approx. 7.0× 3M Approx. 8.9×

1280 Not Available (5× optical zoom available) 1024 Approx. 17.8×

640

Approx. 28.5× (Same as 28.5×

Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom

Digital

Zoom)

Equivalent to approx.

28.5×

• You are 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 is not available under the following conditions.

7.5

- When the recorded pixels is set to J, . (5× optical zoom

available)

-In C (Movie) mode

- In (Underwater Movie) mode

-In 4 (Digital SR) mode

- In (Report) mode

- 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.

• The types of zoom available in C and modes are Optical Zoom + Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom only, and Digital Zoom only (depends upon the menu settings).

• Intelligent Zoom is available regardless of whether Digital Zoom is turned on or off.

• The noise from the optical zoom is recorded if it is used when shooting in C and

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Setting the Digital Zoom

The digital zoom is set to O (On) in the default settings. To take pictures using only the optical zoom, set the digital zoom to P (Off).

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

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

Zoom].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

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

The selected setting is saved.

4 Press the 3 button.

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

Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting 1p.128

Even if the digital zoom is set to off, intelligent zoom is available depending on the recorded pixels setting.

Rec.Mode

EV Compensation Movie Interval Shoot Blink Detection Digital Zoom Instant Review

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Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)

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

Press the

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [EV Compensation].

Use the four-way controller (45) to select the EV value.

button in A mode.

Rec.Mode

EV Compensation Movie Interval Shoot Blink Detection Digital Zoom Instant Review

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

4 Press the 3 button.

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

•

When the histogram is displayed, bright portions and dark portions are indicated on the display, enabling you to check the exposure. (p.99)

• The EV compensation function cannot be used in b (Auto Picture) or 9 (Green) mode.

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The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: Normal Display, Histogram + Info, No Info, Backlight Off. For details of each display mode, refer to “Monitor Indications” (p.21).

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

• Y appears if you press the shutter release button halfway when camera shake is likely to occur. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and/or the self-timer function. (p.87)

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Pentax Optio W60 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

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Powering the Camera

Charging the Battery

Installing the Battery

Using the AC Adapter

Installing the SD Memory Card

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures

Recorded Pixels for Movies/Frame Rate

Turning the Camera On and Off

Playback Mode

Initial Settings

Setting the Display Language

Setting the Date and Time

Quick Start

Taking Still Pictures

Playing Back Still Pictures

Playing Back Images

Playing Back the Previous or Next Image

Rotating the Displayed Image

Common Operations

Understanding the Button Functions

Setting the Camera Functions

Setting with the Menus

Menu List

Setting the Shooting Mode

Setting the Face Recognition function

Setting Blink Detection

Using the Playback Function

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Setting The Functions (Program Mode)

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/ Digital SR (Blur Reduction)/Fireworks Mode)

Taking Underwater Pictures (Underwater Mode/ Underwater Movie Mode)

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite)

Taking Pictures of People (Portrait/Night Scene Portrait Mode)

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode)

Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode)

Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode)

Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode)

Using the Self-timer

Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting/ High Speed Continuous Shooting Mode)

Taking Pictures at a Set Interval (Interval Shoot)

Taking Pictures with Automatic Exposure Adjustment (Auto Bracket)

Using the Zoom

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)