Pentax Optio WP User Manual

Digital Camera

Operating Manual

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

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

Regarding copyrights

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

Regarding trademarks

• PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation.

• The SD logo is a trademark.

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

To users of this camera

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

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

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

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.

Regarding PictBridge

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

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

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA

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

Warning

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

Caution

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

About the Camera

Warning

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

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

• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery
D-LI8. 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 of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes, do not
rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention
immediately.

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

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

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

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

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.

• 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.

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• If lightning 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-LI8. This can cause overheating or malfunctions.

Care to be Taken During Handling

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

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

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

• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, 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 from case and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent
the camera from becoming moldy during storage.

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

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

• The liquid crystal display will become black at 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.

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

• Refer to “Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card” (p.30) regarding
the SD Memory Card.

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

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

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

• The AC plug cord supplied with the camera is for exclusive use with the
battery charger D-BC8. Do not use it with any other equipment.

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Waterproof Function

• This camera has a waterproof capability equivalent to JIS Class 8
protection (IPX8).

• 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.

• Do not place the camera directly on the sand at the beach or similar places.

• 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 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.

• Avoid opening the battery/card 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 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).

• Wipe off any dirt or sand on the waterproof packing or the packing contact
surface. The camera's 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 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’s accessories.

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Contents

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

Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................3

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

Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................11

Camera Features.................................................................................12

Checking the Contents of the Package ..........................................16

Names of Parts...............................................................................17

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

Monitor Indications .........................................................................18

Getting Started 21

Attaching the Strap.............................................................................21

Powering the Camera .........................................................................22

Charging the Battery.......................................................................22

Installing the Battery.......................................................................23

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

Using the AC Adapter.....................................................................27

Installing the SD Memory Card..........................................................28

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures........................31

Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate of Movies .................................. 33

Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................34

Playback Only Mode.......................................................................35

Initial Settings .....................................................................................36

Setting the Display Language.........................................................37

Setting the Date and Time ..............................................................38

Quick Start 40

Taking Still Pictures............................................................................40

Playing Back Still Pictures.................................................................42

Playing Back Images ......................................................................42

Playing Back the Previous or Next Image ......................................42

Rotating the Displayed Image ........................................................43

Common Operations 44

Understanding the Button Functions ...............................................44

A mode .........................................................................................44

Q mode ........................................................................................46

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Setting the Camera Functions...........................................................48

Setting with the Menus ...................................................................48

Menu List ........................................................................................51

Setting the Shooting Mode .............................................................53

Changing the Shooting Mode Icons ...............................................57

Calling Up a Specific Menu ............................................................58

Setting the Playback Mode.............................................................60

Taking Pictures 63

Taking Pictures ...................................................................................63

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings

(Program Mode) .............................................................................63

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode) ..........................64

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes

(Night Scene/Candlelight/Fireworks Mode) .................................... 66

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) ......................................... 67

Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist mode).....................68

Taking Underwater Pictures (Underwater Mode) ...........................70

Taking Still Pictures with Sound (Synchro Sound Record)............. 71

Framing Your Pictures....................................................................72

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

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) ...................................... 76

Using the Self-timer........................................................................77

Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting Mode/High

Speed Continuous Shooting Mode)................................................78

Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode .........................79

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

Selecting the Focus Mode ..............................................................81

Selecting the Flash Mode...............................................................83

Selecting the Recorded Pixels........................................................85

Selecting the Quality Level.............................................................87

Adjusting the White Balance...........................................................88

Setting the Autofocus Conditions ...................................................90

Setting the Sensitivity .....................................................................92

Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)..........................93

Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness).....................................94

Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)........................................95

Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)............................................96

Saving the Settings (Memory) ...........................................................97

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Recording Movies...............................................................................99

Recording a Movie..........................................................................99

Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies .................................... 101

Selecting the Frame Rate.............................................................102

Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones

(Color Mode).................................................................................103

Playing Back and Deleting Images 104

Playing Back Images ........................................................................104

To Switch Between A Mode and Q Mode ................................104

Playing Back Still Pictures............................................................104

Nine-Image Display and Folder Display .......................................105

Zoom Playback.............................................................................107

Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode .....................109

Slideshow .....................................................................................110

Playing Back Movies ........................................................................112

Playing Back a Movie ...................................................................112

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment...................................... 113

Deleting Images ................................................................................114

Deleting a Single Images/Sound Files..........................................114

Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files

(from Nine-Image Display)............................................................116

Deleting All Images.......................................................................118

Recovering Deleted Images .........................................................119

Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) ........120

Editing and Printing Images 122

Editing Images ..................................................................................122

Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize)............................122

Trimming Images..........................................................................124

Copying Images and Sound Files.................................................125

Using the Digital Filters.................................................................127

Using the Brightness Filter ...........................................................128

Red-eye Compensation................................................................129

Adding a Frame (Frame Composite)............................................130

Editing Movies ..............................................................................132

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)................................................136

Printing Single Images..................................................................136

Printing All Images........................................................................138

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Printing Using PictBridge ................................................................139

Connecting the Camera to the Printer..........................................139

Printing Single Images..................................................................140

Printing All Images........................................................................142

Printing Using the DPOF Settings ................................................143

Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer.....................................143

Recording and Playing Back Sound 144

Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)....................................144

Playing Back Sound .........................................................................146

Adding a Voice Memo to Images.....................................................147

Recording a Voice Memo .............................................................147

Playing Back a Voice Memo.........................................................148

Settings 149

Camera Settings................................................................................149

Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory ..............149

Changing the Date and Time........................................................150

Changing the Sound Settings .......................................................151

Setting the Alarm..........................................................................153

Setting the World Time.................................................................155

Changing the Display Language ..................................................157

Changing the Image Folder Name ...............................................158

Changing the USB Connection Mode...........................................159

Changing the Video Output Format..............................................160

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor................................161

Using the Power Saving Function ................................................162

Setting Auto Power Off.................................................................163

Changing the Start-up Screen ......................................................164

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ...........................................165

Displaying the Clock Mode ..............................................................166

Appendix 167

List of World Time Cities..................................................................167

Default Settings.................................................................................168

Optional Accessories .......................................................................171

Messages...........................................................................................172

Troubleshooting................................................................................174

Main Specifications ..........................................................................176

WARRANTY POLICY.........................................................................180

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

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A mode

Q mode

A, R, A, C,

O, F, q, <,

I, B, i, \, C,
E, x, X, y,

>, z, D, J

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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 the “Still Picture Capture mode”, the mode for
recording movies is referred to as the “C mode” and the mode for
recording sound files is referred to as the “O mode”.

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

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

Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

R F C

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. Refer to the ACDSee for PENTAX User Guide
for instructions on how to print or edit images using a computer.

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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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

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Camera Features

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

Forget Your Worries About Water Getting in the
Camera!

The OptioWP is the only camera of its class that lets you take pictures
continuously 1.5 m underwater for 30 minutes. The lock mechanism of
the battery/card cover is designed for underwater picture-taking. (

For taking pictures while snorkeling.
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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p.70)

Record Sound Before and After Taking Pictures!

With the OptioWP, not only can you add a voice memo to a still picture,
but by switching to Synchro Sound Record mode, the surrounding
sounds are automatically captured until you press the shutter release
button to take the picture. A total of 20 seconds of sound, 10 seconds
before and 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed, are
saved. (1p.71)

For recording yourself saying “Say cheese!” or “Look at

the camera”.

For including the cheers of the crowd at exciting

moments of a sporting event.

Choose a Frame Before Taking the Picture!

The OptioWP lets you choose a
frame and display it on the screen
before you take the picture, so you
can be sure that the frame
complements your subject perfectly.
(1p.72) Of course, you can still use
the editing functions to add a frame
afterwards. (1p.130)

For decorating your pictures

with a frame.

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Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback
Functions!

The user-friendly design of the OptioWP enables easy operation with the
minimum number of buttons on the camera body. Simply by choosing the
appropriate icon, you can select Capture mode (1p.53) and choose the

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optimal settings for the situation, or Playback mode (
enjoy the various playback and editing functions. Pressing the Green
button displays a guide on the LCD monitor to let you check the functions
available in each mode and how to use them. (

Press the Green button while the Mode Palette is

displayed to display the guide. (1p.62)

Use the Green mode to take pictures easily using

standard settings. (1p.64)

p.104, p.122) and

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p.62)

Perfect Size for Carrying Around With You!

With its compact, stylish design,
the OptioWP 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. (1p.166)

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Enjoy Playback and Editing Functions Without a
Computer!

The OptioWP lets you play back and edit 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.
(1p.122) And no more worries about accidentally deleting images,
because now, with the OptioWP, you can recover them again. (1p.119)

The wide range of editing functions includes resizing

(1p.122), trimming (1p.124), changing the color
(1p.127) and adjusting the brightness (1p.128).

If your subject’s eyes appear red in the picture, you can

correct them while the image is displayed in Playback
mode. (1p.129)

You can divide a movie into two, stitch two movies

together or select a frame from a movie to save as a still
picture. (1p.132)

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Checking the Contents of the Package

Camera

OptioWP

USB cable
I-USB7 (∗)

Battery charger

D-BC8 (∗)

Operating Manual

(this manual)

Items marked with an asterisk (∗) are also available as optional accessories.
For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.171).

Type of AC plug cord

D-CO2A Australia / D-CO24E Europe / D-CO2H Hong Kong, United Kingdom
/ D-CO24J Japan / D-CO2K Korea / D-CO24U North America, Canada

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Strap

O-ST20 (∗)

AV cable

I-AVC7 (∗)

AC plug cord (∗) PC Connection Manual

ACDSee for PENTAX

User Guide

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW30

Rechargeable lithium-ion

battery D-LI8 (∗)

Quick Guide

Names of Parts

Front

Back

Shutter release button

Power switch,
power indicator (green)

Microphone

Speaker

Self-timer lamp (red)

Flash

Lens

Strap lug

LCD monitor

Battery/card cover

Battery cover lock lever

Tripod socket

Battery lock lever

DC input terminal

PC/AV terminal

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Names of Operating Parts

03/25/2005

14:25

+1.0

3
4

2

0

Power switch

Shutter release button

Green/i button

Zoom/w/x/f/y button
Q button

Four-way controller

4/W button

3 button

Refer to Understanding the Button Functions (p.44 - p.47) for an
explanation of the function of each button.

Monitor Indications

Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode

The display shows information such as the shooting conditions.

6

7
1
2
3
4

383838

8

9

1
11

18

5

+1.0

03/25/2005

03/25/2005

14:25

14:25+1.0

1
1
1

Shooting mode (p.53)

F5.6

1/250

+1.0

200

ISO

5
6
7
8

9

1

Flash mode (p.83)

2

Drive mode (p.72, p.77, p.78)

3

Focus mode (p.81)

4

Camera shake icon (p.79)

5

Digital zoom icon (p.74)

6

Memory status (p.34)

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+ : Built-in memory

Remaining image storage

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capacity
Battery indicator (p.24)

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Key lock icon (p.64)

10

Focus frame (p.40)

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EV compensation (p.76)

12

Date and time (p.38)

13

World time setting (p.155)

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(without card)

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

Full Display in Still Picture Capture Mode

1
2

3

1/250

1/250
F5.6

F5.6

4

+1.0

+1.0

ISO

ISO

383838

5

M

200

200

Bright portion (blinks red)

1

Dark portion (blinks yellow)

2

Shutter speed

3

Aperture

4

Recorded pixels (p.85)

5

Quality (p.87)

6

White balance (p.88)

7

Sensitivity (p.92)

8

Histogram (p.80)

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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

F5.6

1/250

03/25/2005

100

0038

14:25

200

ISO

A

The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. B1 to B9
only appear when [Histogram + Info] is selected. (1p.109)

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-

100

100-0038

0038

B1
B2

5

M

B3
B4

B5
B6

1/250

1/250

B7

F5.6

F5.6

B8

Folder number (p.158)

A1

File number

A2

Protect icon (p.120)

A3

Voice memo icon (p.148)

A4

Battery indicator (p.24)

A5

Volume icon (p.148)

A6

Memory status (p.34)

A7

Built-in memory

+ :

(without card)

a : SD Memory Card
r : Card is write-protected
Key lock icon (p.65)

A8

Captured date and time (p.38)

A9

03/25/2005

03/25/2005

14:25

14:25

Four-way controller guide

A10

Bright portion (blinks red)

B1

(p.19)
Recorded pixels (p.85)

B2

Quality (p.87)

B3

White balance (p.88)

B4

Sensitivity (p.92)

B5

Dark portion (blinks yellow)

B6

(p.19)
Shutter speed

B7

Aperture

B8

Histogram (p.80)

B9

200

ISO

200

ISO

Guide Indications

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

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

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MENU

4 button

Green/i button |, i

A1
A2

A3
A4

A5
A6
A7

B9

A9

A10

OK

SHUTTER

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

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

1

2

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

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To power outlet

AC plug cord

3

2

Battery

Battery charger

1

Charging indicator

While charging:

Lights red

Charging finished:

Lights green

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.

1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger D-BC8.
2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
3 Place the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX

logo is visible.

The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging
and changes to green 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 100 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-LI8, 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.

Battery cover lock lever Battery lock lever

2

1

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 cover.

Press the battery cover lock lever in the direction of 1, slide the
battery/card cover in the direction of 2 and flip the cover open in the
direction of 3.

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

lever in the direction of 4, insert the battery with the 2
symbol pointing toward the lens.

Push the battery in until it is locked in place.

3 Close the battery/card cover.

Press the battery cover lock lever in the opposite direction to 1.

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Removing the Battery

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

battery lock lever in the direction of 4.

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

Do not apply excessive pressure to the front or back of the camera
when opening and closing the battery/card cover as this may dislodge
the waterproof packing. If the packing is not in the correct position, the
waterproof performance of the camera will be compromised.

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• This camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8. Use of
any other type of battery may damage the camera and cause
malfunction.

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

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

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

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

• Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time

(at 23°C with the LCD monitor on, the flash used for 50% of shots and the
battery fully charged)

Image Storage Capacity Playback Time

Approx. 180 pictures Approx. 230 min.

• The still picture storage capacity is based on measuring conditions in
accordance with CIPA standards. The playback time is based on
PENTAX measuring conditions. Some deviation from the above figures
may occur in actual use depending on shooting mode and shooting
conditions.

• 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 w indicator on the LCD monitor.

Screen Display Battery Status

(green) Adequate power remains.

w

(green) Battery is running low.

x

(yellow) Battery is running very low.

y

(red) Battery is exhausted.

z

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

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Recycling Batteries

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

Charging the Battery Abroad

The battery charger supplied with the camera is designed to switch
automatically to the voltage (100-240V) and frequency (50Hz, 60Hz) of
the electricity supply in the country or region where used.
However, electrical socket shapes differ from country to country. Before
traveling abroad, you are advised to check the socket shape in the
country of your destination (see “Main Socket Types in the Major
Countries and Regions of the World” (p.26)) and take an appropriately
shaped adapter plug with you.
The socket shape does not affect the charging method.

Adapter plug

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

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

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Type

Adapter

Shape

plug

A B BF C S

—

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

1

North America U.S.A., Canada

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Europe,
Former Soviet
Union

Asia Taiwan, Japan 9

Oceania Australia, Tonga, New Zealand, Fiji 9

Central and
South
America

Middle East Israel, Iran 9

Africa Canary Islands, Guinea, Mozambique, Morocco 9

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

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

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

Guam 9
Tahiti 9

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

Brazil, Peru 99
Chile 99
Argentina 999

Kuwait 99
Jordan 99

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

A B BF C S

9

9

9

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4

2

1

DC terminal

AC adapter

3

AC plug cord

Using the AC Adapter

Use of the AC adapter D-AC8 (optional) is recommended if you intend to
use the camera for a long time or connect it to a PC.

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

battery/card cover.

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

input terminal of the camera with the 2 symbol pointed
toward the LCD monitor.

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

• Make sure that the camera is turned off 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
be lost if either becomes disconnected while data 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 “FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA” (p.1)
before using the AC adapter.

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

• The battery inside the camera is not charged by connecting the AC
adapter to the camera.
Do not apply excessive pressure to the front or back of the camera

•
when opening and closing the battery/card cover as this may dislodge
the waterproof packing. If the packing is not in the correct position, the
waterproof performance of the camera will be compromised.

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Installing the SD Memory Card

Battery cover lock lever

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SD Memory Card
socket

2

1

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.
(1p.34)

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

• 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 or the Built-in Memory” (p.149) for instructions on formatting.

• 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.

• Do not apply excessive pressure to the front or back of the camera
when opening and closing the battery/card cover as this may
dislodge the waterproof packing. If the packing is not in the correct
position, the waterproof performance of the camera will be
compromised.

SD Memory Card

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• 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. (1p.31)
The power indicator blinks while the SD Memory Card is being

•
accessed (data is being recorded or read).

1 Open the battery/card cover.

Press the battery cover lock lever in the direction of 1, slide the
battery/card cover in the direction of 2 and flip the cover open in the
direction of 3.

2 Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card

socket so that the label is facing toward the LCD
monitor.

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

3 Close the battery/card cover.

Press the battery cover lock lever in the opposite direction to 1.

Removing the SD Memory Card

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

it.

Pull the card out.

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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

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prohibiting recording of new data,

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deletion of existing data or formatting of
the card.
r appears on the LCD monitor 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 the camera off while data is being
saved to the card, images or sound files are being played back, or the camera
is connected to a computer with the USB cable, as this may cause the data to
be lost or the card to be damaged.

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

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

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

interference.
(3) when the card has not been used for a long time.
(4) when the card is ejected or the battery is removed while the data on the

card is being recorded or accessed.

• The SD Memory Card has a limited service life. If it is not used for a long time,
the data on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to 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
or contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center.

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.
Higher quality levels and numbers of pixels produce clearer images for
printing, but the resulting increase in data volume reduces the total
number of pictures that can be 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, i (1600×1200) 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

f 2560×1920

g 2304×1728

h 2048×1536

i 1600×1200

l 1024× 768

m 640× 480

The default setting is f (2560×1920).

Appropriate Quality Level According to Use

Best Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints.

C

Better

D

Good

E

The default setting is D (Better).

For printing high quality photos or A4-size pictures, or
editing images on a PC.

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.85

Selecting the Quality Level 1p.87

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Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Image Storage Capacity

(Approximate numbers of pictures)

C (Best) D (Better) E (Good)

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f 2560×1920
g 2304×1728
h 2048×1536
i 1600×1200
l 1024× 768
m 640× 480

Built-in

Memory

64MB

3 18 6 35 10 60

4 24 8 46 11 66

5 30 9 55 14 80

8 50158620117

18 107 33 193 42 242

39 227 61 352 75 430

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

Built-in

Memory

64MB

Built-in

Memory

64MB

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Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate of Movies

Choose the recorded pixels and frame rate according to how you intend
to use the movies you have taken.
The number of recorded pixels indicates the resolution of the image. The
higher the number of recorded pixels, the clearer the image, but the
bigger the file size.
The frame rate indicates the number of frames per second. The more
frames per second, the better the quality of the movie, but the bigger the
file size.
Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and frame rate in
[Movie] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies 1p.101

Selecting the Frame Rate 1p.102

Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use

D

(320×240)

E

(160×120)

The default setting is D (320×240).

Appropriate Frame Rate According to Use

30fps

15fps

The default setting is 30 fps (frames per second).

Recorded Pixels, Frame Rate and Recording Time

D 320×240 16 sec.

E 160×120

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

Suitable for viewing the movie on a computer.

File size is smaller, but total recording time is increased. Suitable for
posting on a website or attaching to e-mail.

Produces high quality movies, but reduces the total recording time.

Increases the total recording time because the file size is smaller.

(Approximate recording time)

30fps 15fps Sound

Built-in

Memory

1 min.
1 sec.

64MB

1 min.

32 sec.

5 min.

52 sec.

Built-in

Memory

30 sec.

1 min.

52 sec.

64MB

2 min.

56 sec.

10 min.
45 sec.

Built-in

Memory

23 min.

2 sec.

64MB

132 min.

13 sec.

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Turning the Camera On and Off

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Press the power switch.

1

The camera turns on.
If the Initial Setting screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you
turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.36 to set the display
language and/or current date and time.

2 Press the power switch again.

The camera turns off and the power indicator turns off.

Taking Pictures 1p.63

Checking the Memory Card

The memory card is checked automatically
when the camera turns on. + appears on the
LCD monitor 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.

Power switch

Memory status

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Power switch

Q button

Playback Only Mode

Use this mode when you want to play back an image or sound file
straightaway without taking any more pictures.
Pressing the shutter release button does not change the mode to A
mode.

1 Press the power switch while holding down the Q

button.

The camera turns on in Playback Only Mode.

To switch from Playback Only mode to A mode, turn the camera off
and then turn it on again.

Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.42

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Initial Settings

OFF

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Four-way controller
4 button

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

If the Initial Setting screen appears

Initial Setting

Hometown
New York

English

1p.37 “Setting the Display Language”
1p.38 “Setting the Date and Time”

DST

OFF

OFF

MENU

Cancel

OK

OK

If the Date Adjust screen appears

Date Adjust

Date Style mm dd yy
Date 01/01/2005
Time

MENU

Cancel

//

0:00

If neither screen appears, setting is not required.

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1p.38 “Setting the Date and Time”

24h

OK

OK

Setting the Display Language

OFF

You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc.
are displayed.

1 Press the four-way controller (5).

The Language/ screen appears.

2 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to choose the display
language.

English
Francais
Deutsch
Español
Italiano
Nederlands

MENU

Cancel

Svenska

OK

OK

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3 Press the 4 button.

The screen for setting the city and daylight
saving time appears.

4 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Hometown].

5 Press the four-way controller (5).

The Hometown screen appears.

Initial Setting

English

Hometown
New York

MENU

Cancel

Daylight saving time

OK

DST

OFF

OFF

OK

6 Use the four-way controller (45)

to choose the city.

7 Press the four-way controller (3).

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

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

(Off).

9 Press the 4 button twice.

The Date Adjust screen appears.

You can change the display language. (1p.157)
The video output format is set to the format of the country or region selected in
[Language/ ] on the Initial Setting screen. You can change the setting.
(1p.160)

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Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time and the display style.

1 Press the four-way controller (5).

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

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to choose the date and time
display style.

Date Adjust

Date Style mm dd yy
Date 01/01/2005
Time

MENU

Cancel

//

0:00

24h

OK

OK

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).

Date Adjust

Date Style mm dd yy
Date 01/01/2005
Time

MENU

Cancel

The frame returns to [Date Style].

6 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Date].

7 Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to the month.

8 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the month.

Change the day and year in the same
manner.

Date Adjust

Date Style mm dd yy
Date 01/01/2005
Time

MENU

Cancel

Date Adjust

Date Style mm dd yy
Date 01/01/2005
Time

MENU

Cancel

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

//

0:00

//

0:00

//

0:00

24h

OK

OK

24h

OK

OK

24h

OK

OK

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9 Press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take pictures. If you set the date and time from
the [u Setting] menu, the screen will return to the menu. Press the 4
button again.

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.

• When you finish the settings and press the 4 button, the camera
clock is reset to 00 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4
button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00
seconds.

• You can change the language and date and time settings with the
menu operations. (1p.150, p.157)

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Power switch
Shutter release button

2

Zoom/w/x button

Quick Start

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. This is called Still Picture
Capture mode.

2 Confirm the subject and shooting

information on the LCD monitor.

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

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

Focus frame

3 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

4 Press the shutter release button fully.

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

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Press the Green button to switch to the Green mode and let the
camera set all the shooting functions automatically. Selecting the
Green mode is the easiest way to ensure that pictures come out
well. (1p.64)

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 halfway. The green focus frame lights on the LCD monitor when
the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is in focus.
If the subject is out of focus, the frame will light red.

Press fully

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

[Poor focusing conditions]

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

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

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

• Horizontal lines or intricate patterns

• Fast moving objects

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

• Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background)

Instant Review

The image appears on the LCD monitor for one second (Instant Review)
immediately after it is captured. You can change the Instant Review time.
(1p.93)
You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the

i button.

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Quick Start

Playing Back Images

Press the Q button after taking a

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picture.

The image appears on the LCD monitor. 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
return to A mode.

Quick Start

Shutter release button

Q button
Four-way controller

File number

-

100

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1 Press the Q button after taking a picture.

The image appears on the LCD monitor.

2 Press the four-way controller (45).

The previous or next image appears.

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i button

100

0017

All Images/Sounds

All Images/Sounds

Rotating the Displayed Image

1 Press the Q button after taking a picture.

The image appears on the LCD monitor.

2 Press the four-way controller (3).

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

3 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to select s (Image
Rotation).

4 Press the 4 button.

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

5 Press the Q button.

The rotated image appears.

• 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 [Deletion] and
press the 4 button. (1p.114)

Q button
Four-way controller

4 button

MENU OK

100

100-0017

Deletion

Cancel

All Images/Sounds

All Images/SoundsAll Images/Sounds

All Images/Sounds

-

0017

OK

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Common Operations

Understanding the Button Functions

3

Common Operations

A mode

1 Power switch

Turns the camera off. (1p.34)

2 Shutter release button

Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway. (Except in
s, 3 and \ modes) (1p.40)
Takes the still picture when pressed down fully. (1p.40)
Starts and stops movie recording in C mode. (1p.99)
Starts and stops sound file recording in O mode. (1p.144)

3 Green button

Switches to the Green mode. (1p.64)
Calls up the assigned menu. (1p.58)
Displays an explanation of the function selected on the Mode Palette.
(1p.62)

4 Zoom/w/x/f/y button

Changes the captured area. (1p.74)
Removes/adds a shooting mode on the Capture Mode Palette.
(1p.57)

1
2

3
4

5
6

7

8

44

5 Q button

Switches to the Q mode. (1p.104)

6 Four-way controller

(2) : Changes the drive mode. (1p.72, p.77, p.78)
(3) : Displays the Capture Mode Palette. (1p.53)
(4) : Changes the flash mode. (1p.83)
(5) : Changes the focus mode. (1p.81)
(23) : Adjusts \ in \ mode. (1p.82)

7 4/W button

Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.79)

8 3 button

Displays the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (1p.48)

3

Common Operations

45

1
2

3
4

5
6

3

Common Operations

Q mode

1 Power switch

Turns the camera off. (1p.34)

2 Shutter release button

Switches to A mode when pressed down halfway or fully. (1p.104)

3 Green/i button

Switches from single-image display to the Delete screen. (1p.114)
Switches from nine-image display to the Select & Delete screen.
(1p.116)
Displays a guide of the function selected on the Playback Mode
Palette. (1p.62)

4 Zoom/f/y button

Switches from single-image display to nine-image display when f is
pressed and to folder display when f is pressed again. Returns to the
previous display when y is pressed. (1p.105)
Enlarges the image when y is pressed during single-image display.
Returns to the previous display when f is pressed. (1p.107)
Can be used to adjust the volume during movie or sound file playback.
(1p.112, p.146)

5 Q button

Switches to A mode. (1p.104)

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8

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6 Four-way controller

(2) : Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file. (1p.112,

p.146)

(3) : Displays the Playback Mode Palette. (1p.61)

Stops a movie or sound file during playback. (1p.112,
p.146)

(45) : Displays the previous or next image and sound file

during single-image display. (1p.42)
Frame forwards, frame reverses and reverses a movie
during playback. (1p.112)
Fast forwards, reverses, and moves to the index in
sound file playback. (1p.146)

(2345) : Moves the display area during zoom display. (1p.107)

Selects an image in nine-image display and a folder in
folder display. (1p.105)

7 4/W button

Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.109)
Returns zoom display or nine-image display to single-image display.
(1p.105, p.107)
Changes to nine-image display of the selected folder during folder
display. (1p.106)

8 3 button

Displays the [A Rec. Mode] menu during single-image display.
(1p.48)
Returns to single-image display during Playback Mode Palette display.
(1p.60)
Returns zoom display or nine-image display to single-image display.
(1p.105, p.107)
Changes to nine-image display of the selected folder during folder
display. (1p.106)

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To change the camera settings, press the

u

Rec. Mode] menu or [

Setting] menu. Menus for playing back and editing

3

button to display the [A

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

Setting with the Menus

Pressing the 3 button displays the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

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Press halfway

During recording During playback

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SHUTTER

Rec. Mode

5

M

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance

AWB

AF Setting

AF

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

MENU

Exit

Exit

Rec. Mode

5

M

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level
White Balance

AWB

AF Setting

AF

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

MENU

Exit

Exit

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Format
Sound

Alarm
World Time

MENU

Exit

Exit

Setting

Format
Sound
Date Adjust
Alarm
World Time

MENU

Exit

Exit

or

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Change the
setting and go
to R mode

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setting and go
to Q mode

A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor

Exit

Exit

Canc e l

during 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).

Rec. Mode

5

M

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance

AWB

AF Setting

AF

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

MENU

Exit

Exit

The frame moves to [Recorded Pixels].

3 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Quality Level].

Rec. Mode

5

M

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

AWB

AF Setting

AF

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

MENU

Exit

Exit

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1/3

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.

Rec. Mode

5

M

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

AWB

AF Setting

AF

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

MENU OK

Cancel

Cancel

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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.

To Save the Setting and Begin Playback of Images

6 Press the Q button.

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

3

To Save the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations

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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 : Saves the current setting, exits the menu and returns

MENU

to the original screen.

MENU

Cancel : Cancels the current selection, exits the menu and

MENU

: Saves the current setting and returns to Step 3.

returns to Step 3.

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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
(1p.168) 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

Quality Level For choosing the quality level of still pictures p.87

White Balance

Focusing
Area

AF

Focus

Setting

Limiter

Sensitivity For setting the sensitivity p.92

EV Compensation For adjusting the overall brightness of the picture p.76

Recorded
Pixels

Frame Rate

Movie

Color Mode For choosing a color mode for movies p.103

Digital Zoom For choosing whether to use the digital zoom function p.75

Instant Review For setting the Instant Review time p.93

Memory

Sharpness For choosing sharp or soft outlines p.94

Saturation For setting the color saturation p.95

Contrast For setting the image contrast level p.96

For choosing the number of recorded pixels of still
pictures

For adjusting the color balance according to the light
conditions

For changing the area of the autofocus p.90

For limiting the lens movement area according to the
conditions

For choosing the number of recorded pixels of movies p.101

For setting the frame rate (number of frames per
second)

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

p.85

p.88

p.90

p.102

p.97

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• Use the Green mode to enjoy easy picture-taking using standard
settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
(1p.64)

• Assigning frequently used functions to the Green button enables
you to go straight to the menu. (1p.58)

[u Setting] Menu

Item Description Page

Format For formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory p.149

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Sound

Common Operations

Date Adjust For adjusting the date, time, and date and time styles p.150

Alarm For setting the alarm p.153

World Time For setting the world time p.155

Language/

Folder Name

USB Connection For setting the USB cable connection (to PC or printer) p.159

Video Out For setting the output format to the AV equipment p.160

Brightness Level For changing the brightness of the LCD monitor p.161

Power Saving

Quick Zoom

Auto Power Off

Green Button For assigning a function to the Green button p.58

Reset

For adjusting the 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 time until the camera enters power­saving mode

For displaying an image at maximum magnification by
pressing y on the Zoom/f/y button.

For setting the time until the camera turns off
automatically

For returning settings other than the date and time,
language, world time, video out and the shooting
modes assigned to the Capture Mode Palette and the
order in which they appear to their defaults

p.151

p.157

p.158

p.162

p.108

p.163

p.165

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Setting the Shooting Mode

The OptioWP 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.

Choose a shooting mode and press the
Green button to display a guide of the
shooting mode. (1p.62)

3 Press the 4 button.

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

In shooting modes other than R, C, O and F, the flash, focus,
saturation, contrast, sharpness, white balance etc. are automatically
set to the optimal settings for each mode.

Guide

Guide

Landscape

Landscape

Change

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There are 20 available shooting modes.

1 R Program

The basic picture-taking mode. You can let the camera set the
functions or choose various functions yourself.

2 A Night Scene

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

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3 C Movie

Use this mode for taking movies. Sound is recorded at the same time.

4 O Voice Recording

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

5 F Panorama Assist

For capturing images to make a panoramic image. Use the supplied
software to join images easily.

6 q Landscape

Use this mode for taking landscape views. The
focus encompasses a wide area.

7 < Flower

Use this mode for taking bright, colorful
pictures of flowers with soft outlines.

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8 I Portrait

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

9 B Underwater

Use this mode for taking pictures underwater.
Captures the blueness of the sea.

0 i Surf & Snow

For capturing images with dazzling
backgrounds, such as beaches or snowy
mountains.

a \ Sport

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

b C Synchro Sound Record

Automatically records the sound 10 sec. before and after the shutter is
released.

c E Pet

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

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d x Candlelight

Ideal for capturing a candlelit atmosphere. The
number of recorded pixels is set at 1280×960.

e X Soft

For taking pictures with soft, blurred outlines.

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f y Fireworks

Use this mode to take spectacular pictures of
fireworks. It is best to use a tripod as the
shutter speed is fixed at 4 sec.

g S Self-portrait

Use this mode to take pictures of yourself or
include yourself in pictures. The camera
adjusts the focus and color.

h z Natural Skin Tone

Adjusts the color and brightness to reproduce
skin tone more beautifully than Portrait mode.

i D Food

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

j J Museum

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Guid e

Prog r a m

Cancel

OK

Guid e

Prog r a m

Nigh t S c ene

For taking pictures in museums and art
galleries where flash photography is not
permitted. Take care to avoid camera shake.

Use the Capture mode to assign shooting modes to the Capture Mode

1

Palette. In default status, the 15 shooting modes from

to e are

assigned to the palette. You can change the modes on the palette.

Changing the Shooting Mode Icons

In addition to the Green mode, this camera has 20 shooting modes, of
which 15 are assigned to the Capture Mode Palette.
You can change the modes that appear on the Palette.

1 Press the four-way controller (3)

Program

Program

in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to choose the shooting
mode you want to remove.

3 Press y on the Zoom/f/y

button.

The shooting mode selection screen
appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (45)

to choose the mode icon you want
to add and press the 4 button.

The selected mode icon is added to the Mode Palette.

Guide

Guide

MENU

Program

Program

Night Scene

Night Scene

Cancel

Cancel

Guide

Guide

Change

Change

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

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• Choose a shooting mode and press the Green button to display a
guide of the shooting mode. (1p.62)

• The shooting modes assigned to the Capture Mode Palette and
the order in which they appear are not returned to their defaults by
selecting [Reset] on the [u Setting] menu.

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Calling Up a Specific Menu

When you assign functions to the Green button, pressing the Green
button displays the menus one after another. This is useful for going
straight to the setting screens of frequently used functions such as EV
Compensation, Sensitivity and White Balance.

• The following functions can be assigned to the Green button:
Green Mode, Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, White Balance,
Focusing Area, Focus Limiter, Sensitivity, EV Compensation,

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Sharpness, Saturation and Contrast.

• The default setting is Green mode in [1] and no function in [2], [3]
or [4].

• The setting is returned to the default setting by selecting [Reset]
on the [u Setting] menu.

•

The functions assigned to the Green button can be used in the usual
manner on the original menus ([

A

Rec. Mode] and [u Setting]).

• You cannot save different settings for the same function on the
Green button and on the original menu.

Assigning a Function to the Green Button

1 Select [Green Button] on the [u Setting] menu.
2 Press the four-way controller (5).

The Green Button screen appears.

3 Use the four-way controller (23)

to choose a number.

Green Button

1

Green Mode
2 Off
3 Off
4

Off

4 Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

5 Choose a function and press the

4 button.

6 Repeat Steps 3 to 5 to register the

necessary functions.

7 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

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MENU

Green Button

Green Mode

1
2 Recorded Pixels
3 Quality Level
4 White Balance

Focusing Area

Focus Limiter

MENU

Cancel

OK

OK

Using the Green Button

Green Mode

EV Compensation

EV Compensation

Recorded Pixels

0.0

1 Press the Green button in A mode.

The function assigned to [1] in [Green
Button] on the [u Setting] menu is called up.

Green Mode

Green Mode

EV Compensation

EV Compensation

2 Press the Green button again.

The function assigned to [2] is called up.
While the screen at right is displayed, use
the Green button to recall functions
allocated to [3] and [4].

3 Change the settings and press the

4 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

• If the Green mode has been assigned to the Green button, the
camera enters the Green mode one second after the Green button
is pressed (1p.64).

• If a function other than the Green mode has been assigned to the
Green button, the camera returns to the original screen if no
operation is performed for five seconds after the Green button is
pressed.

Next function assigned
to Green button

EV Compensation

EV Compensation

Recorded Pixels

Recorded Pixels

0.0

0.0

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Setting the Playback Mode

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Canc el

Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback 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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Slideshow

Resize

Resize

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Guide

Guide

SHUTTER OK

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OK

OK

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Recorded Pixels
Quality Level

MENU

Cancel

Cancel

Guide

Guide

OK

OK

OK

5

M

OK

OKOKOK

Go to screen for selected

playback function.

Playback Mode Palette

Item Description Page

Slideshow

u

Resize

n

Trimming For deleting the unneeded part of a picture p.124

o

Image/Sound Copy

p

Image Rotation For rotating still pictures p.43

s

Digital Filter For changing the color of still pictures p.127

D

Brightness Filter For changing the brightness of still pictures p.128

q

[

Y

Z

\

Z

r

]

^

Save as Still
Image

Divide Movies For dividing a movie into two p.134

Stitch Movies For joining two movies together p.135

Movie Edit
Frame Composite For adding a decorative frame to a still picture p.130

Red-eye
Compensation

Voice Memo For adding a voice memo to still pictures p.147

Protect

DPOF

Image Recovery For recovering deleted images p.119

Start-up Screen For setting the start-up screen p.164

For playing back recorded images one after
another

For changing the recorded pixels and quality of
images

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

For saving one frame from a movie as a still
picture

For correcting still pictures where the flash has
caused the subject to appear with red eyes

For protecting images and sound files from
accidental deletion

For setting the DPOF print order data for still
pictures

p.110

p.122

p.125

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p.133

p.129

p.120

p.136

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Viewing a Guide of the Shooting and Playback Modes

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Guid e

Land s c a p e

Land s c a p e

Selecting a mode on the Capture Mode Palette or Playback Mode
Palette and pressing the Green button displays an explanation of the
selected item.

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.
Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode to display the Playback
Mode Palette.

2 Use the four-way controller

3

Common Operations

(2345) to choose a shooting
mode.

Guide

Guide

Landscape

Landscape

Change

Change

OK

OKOKOK

3 Press the Green button.

A guide of the selected shooting mode
appears.

4 Press the 4 button.

The camera returns to capture status with
the selected shooting mode.

Press the Green button while the guide is displayed to return to the
Capture Mode Palette or Playback Mode Palette.

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Landscape

Landscape

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

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R

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings (Program Mode)

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

1 Press the power switch.

The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures.

2 Set the functions you want to use.

Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions”
(p.81 - p.96) for details of how to set the
functions.

3 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

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The picture is taken.

If a shooting mode other than R mode has been selected, select
R mode from the Capture Mode Palette. (1p.53)

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Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)

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

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1 Press the Green button in A

mode.

The camera switches to the Green mode.
Press the Green button again to return to
the status before the Green mode was
selected.

2 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

3 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

A

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• If any other functions have been assigned to the Green button, the
menus appear in sequence each time the button is pressed.
(1p.59)

• In Green mode, you cannot change the information displayed on
the LCD monitor by pressing the 4 button.

• You cannot use the [A Rec. Mode] menu or Capture Mode
Palette in Green mode. If you try to display the [A Rec. Mode]
menu or Capture Mode Palette, - (key lock icon) appears.

• If you switched to Q mode from Green mode, you cannot display
the [A Rec. Mode] menu by pressing the 3 button. If you try
to display the [A Rec. Mode] menu, - (key lock icon) appears.

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

∗

The Green mode settings are as shown below.

Flash Mode , (Auto)
Drive Mode 9 (Standard)
Focus Mode = (Autofocus)
Information Display Standard
Recorded Pixels f (h for Frame Composite function)
Quality Level D (Better)
White Balance F (Auto)
Focusing Area J (Multiple)
Focus Limiter O (On)
Sensitivity Auto
EV Compensation ±0.0
Digital Zoom O (On)
Instant Review 1sec
Sharpness G (Standard)
Saturation G (Standard)
Contrast G (Standard)

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Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Candlelight/Fireworks Mode)

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You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes,

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such as nightscapes.

Use this mode when taking pictures of night views.

A

This mode is ideal for capturing a candlelit atmosphere.

x

Use this mode to take spectacular pictures of fireworks.

y

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), x (Candlelight) 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 turns green if the subject is in focus.

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

• The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes.

• To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and the self-timer function.
(1p.77)

• The number of recorded pixels is set at 1280×960 in x mode.

• You can assign the y mode to the Capture Mode Palette if it does
not appear there already. (1p.57)

• The sensitivity is set at 50 in y mode.

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E F F (H G G)

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 E (Pet).
3 Press the 4 button.

The Pet mode selection screen appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

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

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

5 Press the 4 button.

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

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halfway.

The focus frame turns green if the subject is
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The picture is taken.

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Set s h i f t direction

1, 2, 4, 6
3

Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist mode)

4

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

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panorama picture. The panorama software (ACDSee for PENTAX, ACD
photostitcher) on the CD-ROM (S-SW30) supplied with the camera and
a computer are necessary for joining the images. The Panorama Assist
mode enables you to overlap the edges of the images so that they are
easier to join together later into a panorama picture.

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

(Panorama Assist).

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

choose the direction in which the
images will be joined.

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

The example shows the images when 5 is selected.

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Set shift direction

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

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take the second image.

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

The camera cannot join the images. Use the panorama software
supplied with the camera (ACDSee for PENTAX, ACD
photostitcher). Refer to the ACDSee for PENTAX User Guide for
instructions on stitching images.

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3

Taking Underwater Pictures (Underwater Mode)

This camera has a waterproof capability equivalent to JIS Class 8
protection (IPX8) and can be used to take pictures at a depth of 1.5 m

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continuously for 30 minutes.

Taking Pictures

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

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

(Underwater).

3 Press the 4 button.

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

4 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

• Before taking pictures underwater, make sure that there is no dirt
or sand on the waterproof packing of the battery/card cover and
check that the cover is securely locked. (1p.23)

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

B

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C

Taking Still Pictures with Sound (Synchro Sound Record)

This mode lets you record a total of 20 seconds of sound with a still
picture, 10 seconds before and 10 seconds after you press the shutter
release button.

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

(Synchro Sound Record).

3 Press the 4 button.

The Synchro Sound Record mode is selected and the camera returns
to capture status.

4 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

5 Press the shutter release button

fully.

The picture is taken.
A countdown of the recording time appears
on the Instant Review screen.

Recording

Recording

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• You can play back sound recorded in Synchro Sound Record
mode in the same way as playing a voice memo. (1p.148)

• If you press the shutter release button fully while the camera is
recording sound after taking the picture, the camera immediately
switches to capture status, so the time that sound is recorded may
be reduced.

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Framing Your Pictures

In this mode you can take pictures using the frames stored in the
camera. There are three frames already stored in the camera.

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

The drive mode selection screen appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (45)

to select Y (Frame Composite)
and press the 4 button.

Frame Composite

Frame Composite

The frame selection screen appears.

Select the frame

Select the frame

for composite

for composite

Drive Mode

Drive Mode

OK

OKOKOK

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to choose the frame you want to
use and press the 4 button.

The frame appears on the screen.

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Change

Change

OK

OK

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4 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

• The frame function is not available in C, F or O mode.

• Press the 3 button in the frame selection screen to display
the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

• The frames used in this function are stored in the camera’s built­in memory. They can be replaced with frames from the SD
Memory Card by pressing the Green button in the frame selection
screen. (1p.131)

• The number of recorded pixels is fixed at h when taking pictures
using the frame function.

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Using the Zoom

You can use the zoom to change the captured area.

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mode.

x Tele : enlarges the subject
w Wide : enlarges the area captured by

the camera
The zoom bar indicates the current level of
magnification.

Zoom bar

When the digital zoom function is set to P
(Off), you can take pictures at up to three
times magnification using the optical zoom.
When the digital zoom function is set to O
(On), you can combine it with the optical
zoom to enlarge the subject to a maximum
magnification equivalent to 12 times.

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Optical zoom
range

• 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.

Digital zoom
range

Setting the Digital Zoom

Exit

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).

4 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting 1p.97

Rec. Mode

0.0

EV Compensation
Movie

Digital Zoom

Instant Review

QUICK

Memory

MENU

Exit

Exit

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Rec. Mode

Exit

Exit

5

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MENU

2, 3

4

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance

AWB

AF Setting

AF

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

MENU

Exit

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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

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underexposed.

1

Press the

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [EV Compensation].

3 Press the four-way controller

(45).

3

button in A mode.

Rec. Mode

0.0

EV Compensation

Movie
Digital Zoom
Instant Review

QUICK

Memory

MENU

Exit

Exit

You can change the EV setting.
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 4 button.

The EV compensation value is saved and the camera returns to
capture status.

• If you use the EV compensation function frequently, you can save
time by assigning it to the Green button. (1p.58)

• When the histogram is displayed, bright portions and dark portions
are indicated on the LCD monitor, enabling you to check the
exposure. (1p.79)

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Using the Self-timer

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

Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture.
The picture is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release

g

button is pressed.

Use this mode to avoid camera shake when the shutter release button is pressed.
The picture is taken approximately two seconds after the shutter release button

Z

is pressed.

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

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

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

3 Press the shutter release button

Drive Mode

Drive Mode

Self-timer

Self-timer

OK

OKOKOK

halfway.

The focus frame 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 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.

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

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

4

release button is pressed.

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

1

image is taken. The higher the image quality, the longer the interval between shots.
Pictures are taken continuously at a speed of 3 frames per second until the

c

buffer memory is full.

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

Use the four-way controller (
to select

c

4

The camera is ready to take a series of pictures.

3

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

4

Press the shutter release button fully.

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

• The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting and High Speed

• The continuous shooting function is not available in A, C, F, x,

• You can continue shooting until the memory capacity of the SD

• The interval of continuous shooting will vary according to the

• The number of recorded pixels is fixed at 1280×960 in high speed

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

1

(Continuous Shooting) or

(HS Cont. Shooting) and press the

button.

Continuous Shooting mode.

X or y mode.

Memory Card or built-in memory is full.

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level settings.

continuous shooting mode.

453

)

HS

Drive Mode

Drive Mode

Continuous Shooting

Continuous Shooting

OK

OK

OK

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ISO

Capture Mode

The LCD monitor display changes in the following sequence each time
you press the 4 button: Normal Display, Histogram + Info, No Icons,
Backlight Off.
For details of each display mode, refer to “Monitor Indications” (p.18).

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

• e appears when camera shake is likely to occur. To prevent
camera shake, use a tripod and the self-timer function. (1p.77)

Normal Display

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Backlight Off

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OK

Histogram + Info

1/250

1/250
F5.6

F5.6

+1.0

+1.0

No Icons

OK

ISO

ISO

5

200

200

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Using the Histogram

A histogram is a graph showing the brightness distribution of the image,
with the brightness on the horizontal axis (darkest at the left and
brightest at the right) and the number of pixels on the vertical axis.
The shape of the histogram tells you whether the exposure of the image
is correct or not. If the exposure is correct, the graph peaks in the middle.
If the image is too dark, the peak is on the left side, and if it is too bright,
the peak is on the right side.
With the OptioWP, you can check the brightness distribution of the
image by displaying it on the LCD monitor as well as by referring to the
histogram. Bright portions (where the image is so bright that it is totally
white) blink red on the LCD monitor and dark portions (where the image
is so dark that it is totally black) blink yellow. (1p.19)

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Setting the Shooting Functions

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Selecting the Focus Mode

Focus Mode

Use this mode when the distance to the subject is 40cm

Autofocus

=

Macro mode

q

Infinity-landscape

s

mode

Pan focus

3

Manual

\

Focus

(16 in.) or more. The camera is focused on the subject in
the autofocus area when the shutter release button is
pressed halfway.

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is
approx. 1 cm to 60 cm (0.4 in. to 24 in.). The camera is
focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the
shutter release button is pressed halfway.

This mode is used for taking distant objects. The flash is
set to a (flash off).

This mode is used when you ask someone to take
pictures for you, or when taking pictures of the scenery
through the window of a car or train. The entire picture,
from the front to the back, is focused sharply.

This mode lets you adjust the focus manually.

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1 Press the four-way controller (5)

in A mode.

The focus mode changes each time the
button is pressed. You can also change the
setting using the four-way controller (23).

2 Press the 4 button.

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

Focus Mode

Focus Mode

Standard

Standard

OK

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•In y mode, the focus mode is set to s.

Focu s M o de

Manu a l F ocus

1m

•In A mode, you can only select = and q.

•In C mode, you can only select s, 3 or \.

Saving the Focus Mode 1p.97

Manual Focus

The procedure for setting the focus manually (\) is described below.

1 Press the four-way controller (5)

in A mode.

Focus Mode

Focus Mode

Manual Focus

Manual Focus

2 Use the four-way controller (5) to

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select \ and press the 4
button.

The central portion of the screen is
magnified to twice its size when focusing.

3 Press the four-way controller

(23).

The MF indicator appears on the LCD
monitor to indicate the approximate
distance to the subject. Use the four-way
controller (23) to adjust the focus using
the indicator as a guide.

2 : for distant focus
3 : for closer focus

2

2

1m

1m

MF indicator

4 Press the 4 button.

The focus is fixed and the camera returns to capture status.
The focus position is fixed five seconds after you remove your finger
from the four-way controller (5).

OK

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Selecting the Flash Mode

Flash Modes

Auto

,

Flash Off

a

Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.

b

Auto + Red-eye

c

Flash On + Red-eye

d

Soft Flash

b

• The flash will not discharge (Flash Off) in C mode or y mode, or
when the drive mode is set to 1 or c, or the focus mode is set to
s.

• A pre-flash discharges when using the red-eye reduction function.

•In A mode, you can only select , or a.

The flash discharges automatically depending on the
light conditions.

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

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

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

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

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1 Press the four-way controller (4)

Auto

Flas h M o de

OK

in A mode.

Flash Mode

The flash mode changes each time the
button is pressed. You can also change the
setting using the four-way controller (23).

Flash Mode

2 Press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take pictures in the
selected flash mode.

[About the red-eye phenomenon]

Taking pictures using the flash may cause the subject's eyes to
appear red in the resulting picture. This phenomenon occurs when

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reduced by illuminating the area around the subject or moving closer
to the subject and zooming out. Setting the flash mode to c (Auto +
Red-eye) or d (Flash On + Red-eye) is also an effective way of
preventing red eyes.
If the subject's eyes appear red despite such precautions, they can
be corrected by the red-eye compensation function (1p.129).

Saving the Flash Mode 1p.97

Auto

Auto

OK

OK

OK

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5

2, 3, 4

MENU

Rec. Mode

5

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Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance

AWB

AF Setting

AF

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

MENU

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Selecting the Recorded Pixels

You can choose from six recorded pixels settings for still pictures.
The larger your recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear when
you print your picture. As the quality of the printed picture also depends
on the image quality, exposure control, resolution of the printer and other
factors, you do not need to select more than the required number of
recorded pixels. i (1600×1200) is adequate for making postcard-size
prints. The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger
the file size. The data volume also varies depending on the quality level
setting (1p.87).

Recorded Pixels

Recorded Pixels Use

f 2560×1920

g 2304×1728

h 2048×1536

i 1600×1200

l 1024× 768

m 640× 480

For printing high quality photos or A4-size pictures, or
editing images on a PC.

For making postcard-size prints.

Clearer

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

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1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

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

Pixels].

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3 Press the four-way controller (5).

Canc e l

A pull-down menu appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the number of recorded
pixels.

5 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

If you use the [Recorded Pixels] function frequently, you can save
time by assigning it to the Green button. (1p.58)

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Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures 1p.31

Rec. Mode

5

M

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level
White Balance

AWB

AF Setting

AF

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

MENU

Cancel

Cancel

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5
4
3
2

1024

640

OK

M
M
M
M

OKOKOK

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2, 3, 4

MENU

Rec. Mode

5

M

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance

AWB

AF Setting

AF

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

MENU

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Selecting the Quality Level

You can select the quality (compression rate) of still pictures.
The more stars, the lower the compression rate and the clearer the
picture, but the file size becomes larger. The recorded pixels setting also
affects the file size (1p.85).

Quality Level

C

Best Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints.

D

E

Better

Good

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.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2

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

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the quality level.

5 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

Rec. Mode

5

M

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

AWB

AF Setting

AF

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

MENU OK

Cancel

Cancel

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

If you use the [Quality Level] function frequently, you can save time
by assigning it to the Green button. (1p.58)

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2, 3, 4

Rec. Mode

5

M

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance

AWB

AF Setting

AF

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

MENU

Exit

Exit

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Adjusting the White Balance

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

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White Balance

Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.

F

Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.

G

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

H

Tungsten Light

I

Fluores. Light

J

Manual Use this mode when adjusting the white balance manually.

K

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

Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent
light.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

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

Balance].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The White Balance screen appears.

White Balance

Auto

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the setting.

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MENU OK

Cancel

Cancel

OKOKOK

5 Press the shutter release button halfway.

Canc e l

The White Balance setting is saved and the camera returns to capture
status.
Refer to “Manual Setting” below for instructions on adjusting the white
balance manually.

If you use the [White Balance] function frequently, you can save time
by assigning it to the Green button. (1p.58)

Saving the White Balance 1p.97

Manual Setting

Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready.

1 Select K (manual) on the [White Balance] screen and

press the 4 button.

2 Point the camera at the blank

White Balance

sheet of paper or other material so
that it fills the screen of the LCD
monitor.

SHUTTER

3 Press the shutter release button

fully.

The white balance is automatically adjusted.

MENU

Cancel

Cancel

Adjust

4 Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved and the screen returns to the [A Rec. Mode]
menu.

5 Press the 3 button.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

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2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8

Rec. Mode

5

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Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance

AWB

AF Setting

AF

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

MENU

Exit

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Setting the Autofocus Conditions

You can set various conditions for autofocus.

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Changing the Focusing Area

You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).

Focusing Area

J

Multiple Normal range

Spot The autofocus range becomes smaller.

K

Setting the Focus Limiter

You can limit the lens movement area according to the conditions.
Set the [Focus Limiter] to O to limit the focus to far distances from
normal range during normal shooting and to close distances during
macro shooting. This enables quicker focusing.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

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

The AF Setting screen appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Focusing Area].

AF Setting
Focusing Area

Focus Limiter

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MENU OK

Cancel

Cancel

OKOKOK

5 Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

6 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the setting.
7 Use the four-way controller (4) and then the four-way

controller (3) to select [Focus Limiter].

8 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P.
9 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

If you use the [Focusing Area] and [Focus Limiter] functions
frequently, you can save time by assigning them to the Green
button. (1p.58)

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Canc e l

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2, 3, 4

Rec. Mode

5

M

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance

AWB

AF Setting

AF

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

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Setting the Sensitivity

You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.
The default setting is Auto.

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Sensitivity

Auto The camera sets the sensitivity automatically.

50 • The lower the sensitivity, the less noise that affects the image. The

100

200

400

shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.

• Higher sensitivity settings use faster shutter speeds in low light
conditions to reduce camera shake, but the image may be affected by
noise.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

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

A pull-down menu appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the sensitivity.

5 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

If you use the [Sensitivity] function frequently, you can save time by
assigning it to the Green button. (1p.58)

Rec. Mode

5

M

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance

AWB

AF Setting

AF

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

MENU

Cancel

Cancel

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Auto

50
100
200
400

OK

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Exit

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Canc e l

2, 3, 4

MENU

Rec. Mode

5

M

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance

AWB

AF Setting

AF

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

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Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)

You can choose the Instant Review time (the length of time the image is
displayed immediately after capture) from 0.5sec, 1sec, 2sec, 3sec,
5sec and Off (no display). The default setting is 1sec.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

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

Review].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the display time.

5 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

Rec. Mode

0.0

EV Compensation
Movie
Digital Zoom

Instant Review

QUICK

Memory

MENU

Cancel

Cancel

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

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3sec
2sec

1sec

0.5sec
Off

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2, 3

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5

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Quality Level
White Balance

AWB

AF Setting

AF

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

MENU

Exit

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Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

You can give the image sharp or soft outlines.

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1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

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The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sharpness].
3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the setting from
G [Normal] to H [Hard
(+)] or F [Soft (–)].

To soften the contours, choose (–) and to
sharpen the contours, choose (+).

Rec. Mode

Sharpness

S

Saturation
Contrast

MENU

Exit

Exit

4 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

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If you use the [Sharpness] function frequently, you can save time by
assigning it to the Green button. (1p.58)

Exit

4

Exit

2, 3

MENU

Rec. Mode

5

M

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance

AWB

AF Setting

AF

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

MENU

Exit

Exit

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Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)

You can set the color saturation.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Saturation].
3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the setting from
G [Normal] to H [High
(+)] or F [Low (–)].

To reduce the saturation, choose (–) and to
increase the saturation, choose (+).

Rec. Mode

Sharpness

S

Saturation

Contrast

MENU

Exit

Exit

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4 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

4

Taking Pictures

If you use the [Saturation] function frequently, you can save time by
assigning it to the Green button. (1p.58)

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Exit

4

Exit

MENU

2, 3

Rec. Mode

5

M

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance

AWB

AF Setting

AF

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

MENU

Exit

Exit

1

Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)

You can set the image contrast level.

4

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

Taking Pictures

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Contrast].
3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the setting from
G [Normal] to H [High
(+)] or F [Low (–)].

To reduce the contrast, choose (–) and to
increase the contrast, choose (+).

Rec. Mode

Sharpness

S

Saturation

Contrast

MENU

Exit

Exit

4 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

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If you use the [Contrast] function frequently, you can save time by
assigning it to the Green button. (1p.58)

Saving the Settings (Memory)

The Memory function is for saving the current camera settings when the
camera is turned off.
For some camera settings, the Memory function is always set to
(the settings are saved when the camera is turned off), while for others
you can choose On or Off (whether the settings are saved or not when
the camera is turned off). The items which can be set to On or Off in the
Memory function are shown in the table below. (Items not listed here will
be saved in the selected settings when the camera is turned off.) If you
select

O

(On), the settings will be saved in the status they were in
immediately before the camera was turned off. If you select P (Off), the
settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off. The
table below also shows whether the Memory default setting for each item
is On or Off.

Item Description

Flash Mode The flash mode set with the four-way controller (4) (1p.83) O

Drive Mode

Focus Mode

Zoom Position The zoom position set with the Zoom/w/x button (1p.74) P

MF Position

White Balance

Sensitivity

EV
Compensation

Digital Zoom

DISPLAY

File #

The drive mode set with the four-way controller (2) (1p.72,
p.77, p.78)

The focus mode set with the four-way controller (5)
(1p.81)

The manual focus position set with the four-way controller
(5) (1p.82)

The [White Balance] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu
(1p.88)

The [Sensitivity] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu
(1p.92)

The [EV Compensation] setting on the [A Rec. Mode]
menu (1p.76)

The [Digital Zoom] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu
(1p.75)

The LCD monitor information display mode set with the 4
button (1p.79, p.109)

If a new SD Memory Card is inserted when On has been
selected, file numbers are assigned sequentially.

O

(On)

Default
Setting

P

P

P

P

P

P

O

P

O

4

Taking Pictures

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Exit

6

MENU

2, 3, 4, 5

Rec. Mode

5

M

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance

AWB

AF Setting

AF

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

MENU

Exit

Exit

1

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

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

4

Taking Pictures

The Memory screen appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to choose an item.

5 Use the four-way controller (45)

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

6 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

Memory
Flash Mode

Drive Mode
Focus Mode
Zoom Position
MF Position
White Balance

MENU

Cancel

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

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OK

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