Pentax Optio WS80 Operating Manual

Digital Camera

Operating Manual

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

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

Regarding copyrights

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

Regarding trademarks

• PENTAX, Optio and smc PENTAX are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION.

• SDHC logo ( ) is a trademark.

• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved. PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

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

Regarding Product Registration

In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. Refer to “Connecting to a Computer” (p.211) for more information.

To users of this camera

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

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

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

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

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

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

Using Your Camera Safely

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

Warning

Caution

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

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

About the Camera

Warning

• Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are present inside the camera, with the risk of electric shock.

• If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging the camera, never touch the exposed portion. There is a risk of electric shock.

• Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks.

• If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use immediately, remove the battery or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric shock.

Caution

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

• Do not cover the flash with clothing when discharging the flash. Discoloration may occur.

• Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is a risk of low temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods.

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

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

About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter

Warning

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

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

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

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

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

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

Caution

• Do not place or drop heavy objects on or forcefully bend the AC plug cord. Doing so may damage the cord. Should the AC plug cord be damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center.

• Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while the cord is plugged in.

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

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

• Do not use the battery charger to charge a battery other than a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI88. Attempting to charge other types of batteries may cause an explosion, or heating, or may damage the battery charger.

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

About the Battery

Warning

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

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

Caution

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

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

• The battery should be inserted correctly, observing (+) and (-) marks on the battery and the camera. Inserting the battery incorrectly may cause an explosion or fire.

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

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

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

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

• Precautions for D-LI88 Battery Usage:

- BATTERY MAY EXPLODE OR FIRE IF MISTREATED.

- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.

- DO NOT CHARGE EXCEPT SPECIFIED CHARGING CONDITION.

- DO NOT HEAT ABOVE 140°F / 60°C, OR SHORT CIRCUIT.

- DO NOT CRUSH OR MODIFY.

About the SD Memory Card

Warning

• To avoid the risk of SD Memory Cards from being swallowed by mistake, keep them out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if an SD Memory Card is accidentally swallowed.

Care to be Taken During Handling

Before Using Your Camera

• When traveling, 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 when traveling). Pictures and sound cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc.

About the Battery and Charger

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

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

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

• The AC plug cord provided with this camera is developed exclusively for the battery charger D-BC88. Do not use it with other devices.

Precautions on Carrying and Using Your Camera

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

• Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships.

• The temperature range for camera use is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

• The monitor may appear black at high temperatures, but will return to normal at normal temperatures.

• The monitor may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due to liquid crystal properties, and is not a malfunction.

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

• Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salts. These could cause the camera to breakdown. Wipe dry any rain or water drops on the camera.

• Please do not press forcefully on the monitor. This could cause it to break or malfunction.

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

• Be careful not to overtighten the tripod screw when using a tripod.

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

Waterproof and Dustproof Function

• This camera is provided with a waterproof/dustproof design complying with JIS waterproof grade 8 and JIS dustproof grade 6 (equivalent to IP68).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• The camera’s accessories are not waterproof.

Cleaning Your Camera

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

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

Storing Your Camera

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

Other Precautions

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

• Refer to “Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card” (p.44) regarding the SD Memory Card.

• Please note that deleting the data recorded on an SD Memory Card or formatting an SD Memory Card using a camera or computer will not necessarily delete the data so that it cannot be recovered using off the shelf data recovery software. Such data should be handled and managed at your own risk.

Using Your Camera Safely...............................................................1

Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................5

Contents ...........................................................................................9

Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................15

Camera Features.................................................................................16

Checking the Contents of the Package ..........................................20

Names of Parts...............................................................................21

Names of Operating Parts..............................................................22

Monitor Indications .........................................................................23

Getting Started 33

Attaching the Strap.............................................................................34

Powering the Camera .........................................................................35

Charging the Battery.......................................................................35

Installing the Battery.......................................................................36

Using the AC Adapter.....................................................................40

Installing the SD Memory Card..........................................................42

Number of Images Recordable on an SD Memory Card................45

Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................46

Starting-up in the Playback Mode...................................................47

Initial Settings .....................................................................................48

Setting the Display Language.........................................................48

Setting the Date and Time ..............................................................52

Common Operations 55

Understanding the Button Functions ...............................................56

A Mode .........................................................................................56

Q Mode ........................................................................................58

Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode...................................60

Setting the Camera Functions...........................................................61

Operating the Menus ......................................................................61

Menu List ........................................................................................64

Taking Pictures 69

Taking Still Pictures............................................................................70

Taking Pictures...............................................................................70

Setting the Shooting Mode .............................................................73

Using the Face Recognition Function.............................................76

Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) .......................78

Taking Pictures in the Custom Settings (Program Mode) ..............79

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode) ..........................80

Using the Zoom ..............................................................................82

Taking Underwater Pictures (Underwater Mode/Underwater Movie

Mode) .......................................................................................84

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Night Scene Portrait/

Digital SR/Fireworks/Candlelight Mode) ..................................86

Taking Pictures of People (Portrait/Half-length Portrait/Natural Skin

Tone Mode)..............................................................................88

Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode) ........................................ 89

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) ......................................... 90

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

Mode) .......................................................................................91

Taking Pictures Indoors (Party Mode) ............................................92

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode) ..........................93

Using the Self-timer........................................................................95

Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting/Burst Shooting

Mode) .......................................................................................96

Taking a Series of Pictures at a Set Interval (Interval Shoot) ......... 98

Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode) ................... 100

Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode).................. 102

Setting the Shooting Functions.......................................................105

Selecting the Flash Mode.............................................................105

Selecting the Focus Mode............................................................107

Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels....................................110

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) .................................... 112

Correcting the Brightness (D-Range Setting) ...............................113

Adjusting the White Balance.........................................................114

Setting the AE Metering................................................................116

Setting the Sensitivity ...................................................................117

Setting Blink Detection .................................................................118

Setting Pixel Track SR..................................................................119

Setting the Instant Review............................................................120

Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)...................................121

Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)......................................122

Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)..........................................122

Setting the Date Imprint Function.................................................123

Calling Up a Specific Function......................................................124

Recording Movies.............................................................................126

Recording a Movie........................................................................126

Selecting the Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies .........128

Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function............ 129

Recording a Movie from Pictures Taken at a Set Interval (Interval

Movie) ....................................................................................130

Saving the Settings (Memory) .........................................................133

Playing Back and Deleting Images 135

Playing Back Images ........................................................................136

Playing Back Still Pictures............................................................136

Playing Back a Movie ...................................................................137

Multi-Image Display ......................................................................138

Using the Playback Function........................................................140

Slideshow .....................................................................................143

Rotating the Image .......................................................................145

Zoom Playback.............................................................................146

Zoom In on the Subject’s Face Automatically (Face Close-up

Playback) ...............................................................................148

Deleting Images and Sound Files....................................................150

Deleting a Single Image ...............................................................150

Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files..................................152

Deleting All Images and Sound Files............................................154

Recovering Deleted Images .........................................................155

Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) ........156

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment...................................... 159

Editing and Printing Images 161

Editing Images ..................................................................................162

Changing the Image Size (Resize) ...............................................162

Cropping Images ..........................................................................163

Processing Images So That Faces Look Smaller.........................164

Using the Digital Filters.................................................................166

Red-eye Compensation................................................................170

Adding a Frame (Frame Composite)............................................171

Editing Movies ..............................................................................174

Copying Images and Sound Files.................................................176

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)................................................179

Printing a Single Image ................................................................179

Printing All Images........................................................................181

Recording and Playing Back Sound 183

Recording Sound (Voice Recording) ..............................................184

Setting the Voice Recording Function ..........................................184

Recording Sound..........................................................................185

Playing Back Sound .....................................................................186

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

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

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

Settings 191

Camera Settings................................................................................192

Formatting an SD Memory Card...................................................192

Changing the Sound Settings .......................................................193

Changing the Date and Time........................................................194

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

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

Changing the Naming Rule of the Folder .....................................200

Changing the Video Output Format..............................................201

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display ........................................ 202

Using the Power Saving Function ................................................203

Setting Auto Power Off.................................................................204

Changing the Start-up Screen ......................................................205

Correcting Defective Pixels in the CCD Sensor (Pixel

Mapping) ................................................................................206

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ...........................................207

Using the Clock Function.................................................................208

Displaying the Time......................................................................208

Setting the Alarm..........................................................................208

Connecting to a Computer 211

Setting Up Your Computer...............................................................212

Provided Software ........................................................................212

System Requirements ..................................................................213

Installing the Software ..................................................................214

Setting the USB Connection Mode ...............................................218

Connecting to a Windows PC..........................................................220

Connecting the Camera and Your Windows PC ..........................220

Transferring Images .....................................................................221

Disconnecting the Camera from Your Windows PC .....................224

Starting “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” .............................................225

Viewing Images ............................................................................227

Details on How to Use “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0”......................228

Connecting to a Macintosh..............................................................229

Connecting the Camera and Your Macintosh...............................229

Transferring Images .....................................................................230

Disconnecting the Camera from Your Macintosh ......................... 230

Starting “ACDSee 2 for Mac”........................................................231

Viewing Images ............................................................................232

Details on How to Use “ACDSee 2 for Mac”.................................232

Appendix 233

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode................................234

Messages...........................................................................................236

Troubleshooting................................................................................238

Default Settings.................................................................................240

List of World Time Cities..................................................................245

Optional Accessories .......................................................................246

Main Specifications ..........................................................................247

WARRANTY POLICY.........................................................................251

Index...................................................................................................256

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

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

A mode

Q mode

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

indicates information that is useful to know.

indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera.

This is the mode for capturing still pictures and recording movies. In this manual, the mode for taking still pictures is referred to as the “still picture capture mode” and the mode for recording movies is referred to as the “C mode”.

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

Composition of the Operating Manual

This Operating Manual contains the following chapters.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This chapter explains the various ways of printing still pictures and how to edit images with the camera.

6 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 them.

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

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

8 Connecting to a Computer –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains how to connect the camera to a computer, and includes installation instructions and a general overview of the provided software.

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

This chapter deals with troubleshooting and lists the optional accessories.

Camera Features

In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio WS80 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 Optio WS80 is waterproof/ dustproof, and the water resistant coating on the lens protective glass enables you to take pictures underwater for two hours at a depth of 1.5 meters (4.9 ft.). It also allows the camera to be sprayed by water, and you can use the camera in locations where it will be exposed to dust and dirt such as beaches, kitchens, and workshops. Because it utilizes a lock mechanism for the battery/card/ terminal cover, when the cover is firmly locked, you can use the camera underwater safely, with the knowledge that the battery and card are also secure.

For taking pictures while snorkeling (p.84) 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!

Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions!

The user-friendly design of the Optio WS80 enables easy operation with only a few buttons. Simply by choosing the appropriate icon, you can select the shooting mode (p.73) and choose the optimal settings for the situation, or the playback mode (p.140, p.162) and enjoy the various playback and editing functions. A guide on the display lets you check the functions available in each mode and how to use them.

A shooting mode guide is displayed in the Capture Mode

Palette and a playback mode guide in the Playback Mode Palette (p.73, p.140).

Use the Green Mode to take pictures easily using

standard settings (p.80).

Perfect for Portrait Shots!

The Optio WS80 comes with a “Face Recognition” function that spots the faces in your shot and automatically adjusts the focus and exposure for the faces. It can recognize up to 32 people per shot (*), so it will help you take perfect group shots too. It will automatically release the shutter when people are smiling, or if anyone blinked, it will tell you that so you can take the shot again until it is perfect. It also has a feature that lets you enlarge each person’s face in sequence during playback so you can quickly check their facial expressions. * Up to 31 face recognition frames (up to 30 frames in Half-length

Portrait mode) are displayed on the monitor.

Face Recognition function (p.76) Modes for taking stunning pictures of people (p.88) Close-ups of people’s faces for easy checking during

playback (p.148)

Add Various Frames to Your Pictures!

When you take a picture with the Optio WS80, you can choose from a wide range of fun frames to create attractive framed shots (p.93). You can also add frames to pictures you have taken. Adjust the position of the subject in the picture or reduce or enlarge the picture size to match the frame shape and size. Now you no longer have to worry about the subject not fitting into the frame (p.171).

For decorating your

pictures with a frame

Display Images and Sound Files in Calendar Format!

With the Optio WS80, you can display recorded images and sound files by date in calendar format (p.139). This lets you quickly find the image or sound file you want to play back.

Advanced Movie Recording Functions

The Optio WS80 has a shake reduction function (Movie SR) to reduce camera shake during movie recording (p.129). And it enables you to record movies in 1280×720 pixel (16:9) HDTV format (*) (p.128). * When connecting to and playing back images on AV equipment,

image data is output at normal screen resolution. To view movies in HDTV, transfer the data to a computer and play it back on the computer.

Use the camera to shoot fun-filled movies of your children or pets as a visual diary of their development (p.126).

Perfect Size for Carrying Around With You!

With its design and excellent portability, the Optio WS80 is just right to slip into a pocket of your bag or hang around 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. You can also set the alarm to ring at a specified time (p.208).

A Multitude of Functions Inside the Camera for Enjoying Images Without a Computer!

The Optio WS80 has a variety of functions to let you enjoy playing back and editing images without having to connect the camera to your computer and transfer the images first. The camera is all you need to take and edit still pictures and movies (p.162). And no more worries about accidentally deleting images, because now, with the Optio WS80, you can recover them again (p.155).

Resize (p.162), Cropping (p.163) and Red-eye

Compensation (p.170) can be used, while the image is displayed in the playback mode.

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

movie to save it as a still picture (p.174).

Checking the Contents of the Package

Camera

Optio WS80

USB cable

I-USB7 (*)

Battery charger

D-BC88 (*)

Operating Manual

(this manual)

Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories. The battery charger and AC plug cord are only sold as a set (Battery Charger Kit K-BC88). For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.246).

Strap

O-ST51 (*)

AV cable

I-AVC7 (*)

AC plug cord Quick Guide

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW87

Rechargeable lithium-ion

battery D-LI88 (*)

Names of Parts

Front

Back

Self-timer lamp

Flash

Lens (with a protective glass attached)

Microphone

Tripod socket

Battery/card/terminal cover

Battery/card/terminal cover lock lever

Battery lock lever

PC/AV terminal

Speaker

Power switch

Shutter release button

Strap lug

Display

Names of Operating Parts

Power switch

Shutter release button

Zoom button

Q button

3 button

I button

Four-way controller 4/W button

Green/i button

Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.56 - p.59) for an explanation of the function of each button.

Monitor Indications

08 /0 8/ 200 9

14 :2 5

200

3 8

Display in A Mode

The display shows information such as the shooting conditions in the capture mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: “Normal Display”, “Histogram + Info” and “No Info”.

Normal Display

08/08/2009

383838

14:25

Histogram + Info

383838

200

No Info

When the shooting mode is set to 9 (Green) mode, the monitor display is as shown on the right. You cannot change the information on the display by pressing the 4/W button. (p.80)

Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode

1 4 :2 5

+ 1 .0

3 8

0 8 /0 8 / 2 0 0 9

F 3 .5

1 / 25 0

1 2 3

4 5

1/250

1/250 F3.5

F3.5

+1.0

08/08/2009

14:25

14:25+1.0

181716

10 11

12 13

Shooting mode (p.73)

Face Priority icon (p.76)

D-Range Setting (p.113)

Camera shake warning (p.119)13Battery level indicator (p.39)

Shutter speed

Aperture

Flash Mode (p.105)

Drive Mode (p.95, p.96, p.98)

Focus Mode (p.107)

Digital Zoom/Intelligent Zoom

icon (p.82)

* 3 depends on the [D-Range Setting] setting in the [A Rec. Mode]

menu.

P When [Highlight Correction] is set to O Q When [Shadow Correction] is set to O O When [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow Correction] are set

to O

If [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow Correction] are both set to P (Off), nothing appears in 3.

Memory status (p.46)

Remaining image storage

capacity

Focus frame (p.70)

Date and time (p.52)

EV Compensation (p.112)

Date Imprint setting (p.123)

World Time setting (p.197)

* 4 varies depending on the following conditions.

f When the shutter release button is pressed halfway with the

[Pixel Track SR] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu set to P (Off) and camera shake is likely to occur

M When [Pixel Track SR] is set to O

* 5 and 6 appear only when the shutter release button is pressed

halfway.

* For 9, when the focus mode is set to = and the Auto-Macro function

is activated, the q appears on the display (p.107).

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

Histogram + Info/No Info Display in Still Picture Capture Mode

F 3 .5

1 / 25 0

3 8

200

+ 1 .0

A A A

A1 to A18 and B1 appear when “Histogram + Info” is selected. Only B1 appears when “No Info” is selected.

A5 A6 A7 A9A8

200

A10 A11

A12 A13 A14 A15

1 2 3

1/250

1/250 F3.5

F3.5

+1.0

A16

A17 A18

Shooting mode (p.73)

Face Priority icon (p.76)

D-Range Setting (p.113)

Camera shake warning (

Flash Mode (p.105)

Drive Mode (p.95, p.96, p.98)

Focus Mode (p.107)

Digital Zoom/

Intelligent Zoom icon (p.82) Memory status (p.46)

Remaining image storage

A10

p.119

)

Battery level indicator (p.39)

A11

Recorded Pixels (p.110)

A12

White Balance (p.114)

A13

AE Metering (p.116)

A14

Sensitivity (p.117)

A15

Histogram (p.30)

A16

EV Compensation (p.112)

A17

Date Imprint setting (p.123)

A18

Focus frame (p.70)

B1 B2 B3

Shutter s Aperture

peed

capacity

* A3 depends on the [D-Range Setting] setting in the [A Rec. Mode]

menu.

P When [Highlight Correction] is set to O Q When [Shadow Correction] is set to O O When [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow Correction] are set

to O

If [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow Correction] are both set to P (Off), nothing appears in A3.

* A4 varies depending on the following conditions.

f When the shutter release button is pressed halfway with the

[Pixel Track SR] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu set to P (Off) and camera shake is likely to occur

M When [Pixel Track SR] is set to O

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

halfway.

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

shutter release button halfway, the automatically selected shooting mode appears in A1 even when “No Info” is selected (p.78).

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

Display in Q Mode

F3 .5

1/ 25 0

10 0

00 38

14 :2 5

200

E d it

08 /0 8/ 200 9

10 0

00 38

14 :2 5

E d it

08 /0 8/ 200 9

E d it

The display shows the shooting information of the image in the playback mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: “Normal Display”, “Histogram + Info” and “No Info”.

Normal Display

100

100-0038

0038

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Edit

Histogram + Info

100

100-0038

0038

200

1/250

1/250 F3.5

F3.5

Edit

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No Info

Edit

Normal Display/Histogram + Info Display in Playback Mode

F 3 .5

1 / 25 0

1 0 0

0 0 38

1 4 :2 5

200

E d it

0 8 /0 8 / 2 0 0 9

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

The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A11 appear when “Normal Display” or “Histogram + Info” is selected. B1 to B7 appear only when “Histogram + Info” is selected.

3 2

A4 A5

0038

100

100-0038

A6 A7

A8 A9

B2 B3 B4

B5 B6

200

1/250

1/250 F3.5

F3.5

Edit

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A10

A11

Face Priority icon (p.76)

Playback mode

Q : Still Picture (p.136)

K : Movie (p.137) L : Sound (p.186)

Protect icon (p.156)

Voice memo icon (p.189)

Memory status (p.46)

Folder number (p.200)

File number

Battery level indicator (p.39)

Volume icon

Captured date and time (p.52)

A10

Four-way controller guide

A11

Recorded Pixels (p.110)

White Balance (p.114)

AE Metering (p.116)

Sensitivity (p.117)

Shutter speed

Aperture

Histogram (p.30)

* A1 appears only if the Face Recognition function worked when the

image was shot.

* In “Normal Display”, A8 and A10 disappear if no operation is performed

for two seconds.

* A9 appears only when the volume is being adjusted during playback of

movies, sound files or voice memo (p.137, p.186, p.189).

* A11 appears even when “No Info” is selected, but disappears if no

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

Guide Indications

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

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

3 button

4/W button

SHUTTER

i Green/i button

J I button

Using the Histogram

A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image. The horizontal axis represents brightness (dark at the left and bright at the right) and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels. The shape of the histogram

Number of pixels→

←Brightness→(Dark) (Bright)

before and after shooting tells you whether the brightness and contrast are correct or not, and lets you decide if you need to use EV compensation and take the picture again.

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) 1p.112

Understanding Brightness

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

Dark image Correct image Bright image

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

Understanding Contrast

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

Memo

1 Getting Started

Attaching the Strap ...................................34

Powering the Camera ...............................35

Installing the SD Memory Card ................ 42

Turning the Camera On and Off .............. 46

Initial Settings ........................................... 48

Attaching the Strap

Attach the strap (O-ST51) supplied with the camera.

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Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug.

Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and pull tight.

Powering the Camera

Charging the Battery

Use the supplied battery charger (D-BC88) to charge the supplied rechargeable lithium-ion battery (D-LI88) before using it in the camera for the first time or after a long period of non-use, or when the [Battery depleted] message appears. Note: AC plug cord “Listed, Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, 18/2 flexible cord, rated 125 V, 7A, minimum 6 ft (1.8 m)”

Charging indicator While charging: Lights Charging finished: Turns off

Battery

Battery charger

Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.

Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

Place the battery in the battery charger so that the

PENTAX logo is facing up.

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

To power outlet

AC plug cord

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

• Do not use the supplied battery charger (D-BC88) to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI88, as the battery charger may overheat or be damaged.

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

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

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

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

Installing the Battery

Use the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI88 that is provided with the camera. Charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time.

Battery lock lever

Battery

Open the battery/card/terminal cover.

Battery/card/terminal cover lock lever

Battery/card/terminal cover

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

Press the battery lock lever in the direction of 4 and insert the battery so that the PENTAX logo is facing toward the lens.

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

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

Close the battery/card/terminal cover.

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

Removing the Battery

Open the battery/card/terminal cover.

Press the battery lock lever in the direction of 4.

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

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• This camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI88. Use of any other type of battery may damage the camera and cause malfunction.

• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented,

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malfunction may result.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Image Storage

(flash used for 50%

200 pictures

Capacity

of shots)

Approx.

Movie Recording

Approx. 70 min. Approx. 270 min. Approx. 240 min.

Time

Sound Recording

Time

Playback Time

*1 Recording capacity shows the approximate number of shots recorded

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

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

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

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

• Battery Level Indicator

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

Screen Display Battery Status

(green) Adequate power remains.

(green) Battery is running low.

(yellow) Battery is running very low.

(red) Battery is exhausted.

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

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Using the AC Adapter

Use of the optional AC adapter kit (K-AC88) is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a computer.

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AC plug cord

DC coupler

AC adapter

DC terminal

Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the

battery/card/terminal cover.

Remove the battery.

Refer to p.36 - p.37 on how to open/close the battery/card/terminal cover and remove the battery.

Insert the DC coupler, as shown in the illustration, while holding down the battery lock lever.

Confirm the DC coupler is locked in place. The battery/card/terminal cover will not close while the DC coupler is inserted. Leave the cover open when using the AC adapter and do not attempt to close it.

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

Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.

Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

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

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

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

• Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter kit K-AC88 before using the adapter.

• When connecting the AC adapter, you cannot set the camera upright on the table because the cord from the DC coupler comes out of the bottom of the camera.

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Installing the SD Memory Card

This camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card. (Both cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.) Captured

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images and sound files are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera. They are saved in the built-in memory if a card is not inserted (p.46).

• Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card” (p.192) for instructions on formatting.

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

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

• The still picture storage capacity varies depending on the capacity of the SD Memory Card and the selected number of recorded pixels and quality level (p.45).

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

Backing Up Data

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

SD Memory Card socket

Open the battery/card/terminal cover.

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

Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card

Battery/card/terminal cover

SD Memory Card

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

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

Close the battery/card/terminal cover.

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

To Remove the SD Memory Card

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Open the battery/card/terminal cover.

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

Pull the card out.

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

Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card

• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a writeprotect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK prevents new data from being recorded on the

card, the stored data from being deleted, and

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the card from being formatted by the camera or computer. r appears on the display when the card is write-protected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

data on the card is being recorded or accessed.

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

• 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.

• Be sure to format SD Memory Cards that are unused or have been used on another camera. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card” (p.192).

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

Write-protect

switch

Number of Images Recordable on an SD Memory Card

The sizes of the recorded images differ depending on the number of recorded pixels of the images, so the number of images that will be saved on an SD Memory Card also differs.

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

Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels 1p.110

Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and frame rate in [Movie] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

Selecting the Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies 1p.128

For an approximate guide to the number of images or the length of recorded movies that can be saved on an SD Memory Card, see “Main Specifications” (p.248).

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Turning the Camera On and Off

3 8

1 4 : 25

0 8 /08/200 9

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Press the power switch.

The camera turns on and the display turns on. If the [Language/ ] screen or [Date Adjustment] screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.48 to set the display language and/or current date and time.

Press the power switch again.

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

Taking Still Pictures 1p.70

Checking the SD Memory Card

The SD Memory Card is checked when the camera turns on and the memory status is displayed.

The SD Memory Card is inserted. Images and sound files will be saved on the SD Memory

Card.

The SD Memory Card is not inserted. Images and sound files will be saved in the built-in

memory.

The write-protect switch on the SD Memory Card is in the LOCK position (p.44).

Images and sounds cannot be recorded.

Power switch

Memory status

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Starting-up in the Playback Mode

If you want to play back images or sound files straightaway without taking any pictures, you can start up the camera in the playback mode.

Power switch

Q button

Press the power switch while holding down the Q button.

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

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

Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.136

Getting Started

Initial Settings

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

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below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.52) to set the current date and time.

The language, date, and time can be changed later. Refer to the pages below for instructions.

• To change the language, follow the steps in “Changing the Display Language” (1p.199).

• To change the date and time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date and Time” (1p.194).

Setting the Display Language

3 button Four-way controller

4 button

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

English

Dansk

Deutsch

Svenska Suomi

Polski Italiano Nederlands

Magyar

Cancel

OFF OFF

Press the 4 button.

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

Initial Setting

for [Hometown] and [DST] (Daylight Saving Time) appear, proceed to Step 3. Proceed to “To Set Hometown and DST” (p.51) if the desired settings do not appear.

Hometown New York

Settings complete

Cancel

Daylight saving time

Press the four-way controller (3)

Initial Setting

twice to select [Settings complete].

Press the 4 button.

The [Date Adjustment] screen appears. Set the date and time by following the procedure in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.52).

Hometown New York

Settings complete

Cancel

English

DST

English

DST

OFF

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If you accidentally select the wrong language and proceed to the next procedure, perform the following operation to set the desired language.

When the Wrong Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected

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Press the four-way controller (5).

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

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

When the Screen After Step 2 Appears in the Wrong Language

Press the 3 button.

The setting screen is ended and the camera returns to capture status.

Press the 3 button.

The [A Rec. mode] menu appears.

Press the four-way controller (5).

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

Press the four-way controller (5).

The [Language/ ] screen appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

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

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

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

(1p.197).

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

Time” (1p.194).

To Set Hometown and DST

OFF

Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [W Hometown].

Press the four-way controller (5).

Initial Setting

The [W Hometown] screen appears.

Hometown New York

Cancel

Use the four-way controller (45)

Hometown

to choose a city.

City DST

Cancel

Press the four-way controller (3).

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

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

Press the 4 button.

The [Initial Setting] screen reappears.

Press the four-way controller (3)

Initial Setting

to select [Settings complete].

Hometown New York

Cancel

English

Settings complete

New York

English

DST

OFF

Settings complete

OFF

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Press the 4 button.

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

The video output format (NTSC/PAL) is set to the format of the city selected in [Hometown] on the [Initial Setting] screen. Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.245) for the video output format of each city set as the initial setting, and “Changing the Video Output Format” (p.201) for changing the setting of the

video output format.

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Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time and the display style.

Press the four-way controller (5).

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

Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date and time display style.

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

Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to [24h].

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

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

Cancel

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

MENUMENU

Cancel

mm dd y y

/ / 24h

01/01/2009

00:00

24h

mm dd y y//

01/01/2009

00:00

Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame returns to [Date Format].

Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Date].

Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to the month.

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

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

Date Adjustment

Date Format

ate

Time

Settings complete

Cancel

Date Adjustment

Date Format

ate

Time

Settings complete

Cancel

corresponding to the time.

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

Press the 4 button.

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

Cancel

This confirms the date and time and completes the initial setting. The camera returns to capture status.

mm dd y y/ / 24h

01/01/2009

00:00

mm dd y y//

24h

01/01/2009

00:00

mm/dd/yy

24h

01/01/2009

00:00

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

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

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

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

(1p.199).

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

Time” (1p.194).

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

World Time” (1p.197).

2 Common Operations

Understanding the Button Functions .....56

Setting the Camera Functions ................. 61

Understanding the Button Functions

A Mode

Common Operations

1 Power switch

Turns the camera on and off (p.46).

2 Shutter release button

Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in still picture capture mode (except in 3, s and \ modes). Takes a still picture when pressed down fully (p.71). Starts and stops movie recording in C (Movie) and V (Underwater Movie) modes (p.126). Starts and stops sound file recording in Voice Recording (p.185).

3 Zoom button

Changes the captured area (p.82).

4 Q button

Switches to the Q mode (p.60).

5 3 button

Displays the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.61).

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

6 I button

Switches the Face Recognition function (p.76). The Face Recognition function is switched as follows each time the I button is pressed: Smile Capture ´ Face Priority Off ´ Face Priority On

7 Four-way controller

2 Changes the drive mode (p.95, p.96, p.98). 3 Displays the Capture Mode Palette (p.73). 4 Changes the flash mode (p.105). 5 Changes the focus mode (p.107). 23 Adjusts the focus when the focus mode is set to \ (p.108).

8 4/W button

Changes the information on the display (p.23).

9 Green button

Switches to the 9 (Green) mode (p.80). Calls up the assigned function (p.124).

Common Operations

Q Mode

Common Operations

1 Power switch

Turns the camera on and off (p.46).

2 Shutter release button

Switches to A mode (p.60).

3 Zoom button

Press towards the left (f) during single-image display to change to four-image display. Changes to nine-image display when pressed towards the left again. Returns to the previous display when pressed towards the right (y) (p.138). Enlarges the image when pressed towards the right (y) during singleimage display. Returns to the previous display when pressed towards the left (f) (p.146). Press towards the left (f) during nine-image display to change to folder or calendar display (p.139). Press towards the right (y) during folder/calendar display to change to nine-image display (p.139). Adjusts the volume during playback of movies, sound files or voice memo (p.137, p.186, p.189).

4 Q button

Switches to A mode (p.60).

5 3 button

Displays the [W Setting] menu during single-image display (p.61).

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Returns to single-image display during Playback Mode Palette display (p.140). Returns to single-image display during four-/nine-image display or zoom display (p.138). Changes to nine-image display of the selected folder during folder display (p.139). Changes to nine-image display of the selected date during calendar display (p.139).

6 I button

Zooms in on the subject’s faces in the face-recognized image in the order the faces were recognized when the picture was taken. (Face close-up playback) (p.148).

7 Four-way controller

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2345

Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file (p.137, p.186). Displays the Playback Mode Palette (p.140). Stops a movie or sound file during playback (p.137, p.186). Displays the previous or next image or sound file during single-image display (p.136). Fast-forwards, fast-reverses, frame forwards, frame reverses, reverses a movie and makes a movie play forwards during playback (p.137). Fast-forwards, fast-reverses, and moves to the next index in sound file playback (p.186).

Selects an image in four-/nine-image display, a folder in

folder display, and a date in calendar display (p.138, p.139). Moves the display area during zoom display (p.146). Moves the image when using the Frame Composite function (p.171).

8 4/W button

Changes the information on the display (p.28). Returns to single-image display during four-/nine-image display or zoom display (p.138, p.146). Changes to nine-image display of the selected folder during folder display (p.139). Changes to single-image display of the selected date during calendar display (p.140).

9 Green/i button

Switches from single-image display to the Delete screen (p.150). Switches from four-/nine-image display to the Select & Delete screen (p.152). Switches from folder display to the calendar display screen (p.139). Switches from calendar display to the folder display screen (p.139).

Common Operations

Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode

In this manual, the capture mode, such as for taking still pictures, is referred to as “A mode” (the capture mode). The playback mode, such as for displaying captured images on the display, is referred to as “Q mode” (the playback mode). In Q mode, you can perform simple editing operations on the captured images.

Follow the procedure below to switch between A mode and Q mode.

Common Operations

To Switch from A Mode to Q Mode

Press the Q button.

The camera switches to Q mode.

To Switch from Q Mode to A Mode

Press the Q button or the shutter release button halfway.

The camera switches to A mode.

Displaying data stored in the built-in memory

When an SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera, images, movies, and sounds on the SD Memory Card are displayed. If you want to display images, movies and sounds in the built-in memory, turn the camera off and remove the SD Memory Card, or follow the procedure below to use the “Built-in memory display” function.

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

Viewing images in the built-in memory while the SD Memory Card is

inserted (built-in memory display)

When you press and hold down the Q button for more than one second in A mode, the message [Display image/sound from built-in memory] appears, and the images, movies and sound files stored in the built-in memory are displayed.

• In the built-in memory display, you can play back still pictures (including enlarged display) (p.136, p.146), movies (p.137) and sounds (p.186), and switch between four-/nine-image display, folder display and calendar display (p.138).

• In the built-in memory display, you cannot delete data, delete a selection, display the Playback Mode Palette or display the menu. If you want to perform any of these operations on images, movies or sounds in the builtin memory, do so after removing the SD Memory Card.

Setting the Camera Functions

To change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the [A Rec. Mode] menu or [W Setting] menu. Menus for playing back and editing images and sound files are displayed from the Playback Mode Palette (p.140).

Operating the Menus

Press the 3 button in A mode to display the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Press the 3 button in Q mode to display the [W Setting] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to switch between [A Rec. Mode] menu and [W Setting] menu.

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Sound Date Adjustment Alarm World Time

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Available button operations appear on the display during menu operation (p.30).

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

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Pixel Track SR].

Press the four-way controller (3) three times.

Rec. Mode

Pixel Track SR Recorded Pixels White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

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Auto

The frame moves to [Focusing Area].

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.

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

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

Rec. Mode

Pixel Track SR Recorded Pixels White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

Rec. Mode

Pixel Track SR Recorded Pixels White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Cancel

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

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

To use another operation, refer to the alternate Step 6 options on the next page.

To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

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

To Save the Setting and Start Playback of Images

Press the Q button.

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

To Cancel the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations

Press the 3 button.

The changes are canceled and the screen shown in Step 3 reappears.

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

Exit Exits the menu and returns to the original screen.

Cancel Cancels the current selection, exits the menu and

Returns to the previous screen with the current setting.

returns to the previous screen.

Menu List

This displays the items that can be set with the menus and provides descriptions of each item. See the list of default settings in the Appendix “Default Settings” (p.240) to check whether the settings are saved when the camera is turned off and whether the settings return to the defaults when the camera is reset.

[A Rec. Mode] Menu

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

Item Description Page

Pixel Track SR For correcting camera shake during shooting p.119

Recorded Pixels For choosing the number of recorded pixels of still pictures p.110

White Balance

Focusing Area For changing the area of the autofocus p.109

AE Metering

Sensitivity For setting the sensitivity p.117

EV Compensation

Recorded Pixels

Movie SR

Movie

Interval Shoot

Highlight Correction

Shadow Correction

D-Range Setting

Interval For setting the interval between shots

Number of Shots

Start Delay For setting the start time for interval shooting

Interval Shoot

Blink Detection

Digital Zoom

Instant Review For choosing whether to display Instant Review p.120

Memory

Green Button For assigning a function to the Green button in A mode p.124

Sharpness For choosing sharp or soft outlines p.121

Saturation For setting the color saturation p.122

Contrast For setting the image contrast level p.122

Date Imprint

For adjusting the color balance according to the lighting conditions

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

For adjusting the overall brightness of the picture p.112

For choosing the number of recorded pixels of movies p.128

For choosing whether or not to use the movie shake reduction function

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

Adjusts the bright areas when the image is too bright

Adjusts the dark areas when the image is too dark

For setting the number of shots to be taken

For choosing whether to use the Blink Detection function when the Face Recognition function worked

For choosing whether or not to use the Digital Zoom function

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

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

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p.113

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p.118

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p.123

Common Operations

[A Rec. Mode] Menu 1

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Auto

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EV Compensation Movie D-Range Setting Interval Shoot Blink Detection Digital Zoom

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Rec. Mode

Date Imprint Off

Exit

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Rec. Mode

Pixel Track SR Recorded Pixels White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

[A Rec. Mode] Menu 3

Rec. Mode

Instant Review Memory Green Button Sharpness Saturation Contrast

Exit

• Use the 9 (Green) mode to enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.80).

• Assigning frequently used functions to the Green button enables you to go straight to the desired function (p.124).

[W Setting] Menu

Item Description Page

Sound

Date Adjustment For adjusting the date and time p.194

Alarm For setting the alarm p.208

World Time For setting the Hometown and Destination p.197

Language/

Folder Name

USB Connection

Video Out For setting the output format to AV equipment p.201

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

For setting the language in which menus and messages appear

For choosing how names are assigned to folders for storing images and sound files

For setting the USB connection mode (MSC or PTP) when connected to a computer via the USB cable

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Item Description Page

Brightness Level For changing the brightness of the display p.202

Power Saving

Auto Power Off

For setting the time until the camera enters powersaving mode

For setting the time until the camera turns off automatically

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Reset For returning settings to their defaults p.207

Delete All

Pixel Mapping

For deleting all the saved images and sound files at once

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

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p.206

Format For formatting the SD Memory Card p.192

Common Operations

[W Setting] Menu 1

Setting

Sound Date Adjustment Alarm World Time

Folder Name

Exit

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Setting

Delete All Pixel Mapping Format

Exit

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USB Connection MSC Video Out Brightness Level Power Saving Auto Power Off Reset

Exit

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Setting the Shooting Functions ............. 105

Recording Movies ................................... 126

Saving the Settings (Memory) ...............133

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Taking Pictures

The Optio WS80 features a wide range of shooting modes and functions to suit almost any subject or scene. This chapter describes how to take pictures with the most commonly used standard settings (the factory default settings).

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Shutter release button

Power switch Zoom button

Press the power switch.

The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures. In this manual, this is called “still picture capture mode”.

Confirm the subject and shooting information on the display.

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

Focus frame

When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.76).

You can change the captured area by pressing the zoom button (p.82).

Right (x) Enlarges the subject. Left (w) Widens the area that is

captured by the camera.

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Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame (or face recognition frame) on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken. The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. The image appears on the display (Instant Review: p.73) and is saved to the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory.

Press the Green button to switch to the 9 (Green) mode and let the camera set all the shooting functions automatically (p.80).

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Using the Shutter Release Button

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

Press halfway

This refers to pressing the shutter release button gently to the first position. This locks the focus setting and the exposure. The green focus frame lights on the display when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is in focus. If the subject is out of focus, the frame turns white.

Press fully

This refers to pressing the shutter release button all the way down to the

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fully depressed position. This takes a picture.

Not pressed Pressed halfway

(first position)

Pressed fully

(second position)

Poor focusing conditions

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

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

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

• Horizontal lines or intricate patterns

• Fast moving objects

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

• Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background)

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The image appears on the display immediately after it is captured (Instant Review). If the camera detects that the subject’s eyes are closed while the Face Recognition function (p.76) is activated, the message [Closed eyes have been detected] appears for 3 seconds (Blink Detection).

• When the Face Recognition function does not work, Blink Detection also does not function. Even if the subject’s faces are recognized, Blink Detection could not function depending on the condition of the recognized faces.

• You can also disable the Blink Detection function (p.118).

Setting the Shooting Mode

The Optio WS80 has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures or record movies in different situations simply by choosing the appropriate mode for the particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette.

Four-way controller 4 button

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

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

Landscape

For capturing landscape views. Enhances colors of sky and foliage

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Press the 4 button.

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

There are 24 shooting modes which can be selected from the Capture Mode Palette.

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Shooting Mode Description Page

Auto Picture Automatically selects the best capture mode. p.78

Program

Night Scene

Movie For recording movies. p.126

U Underwater For capturing images underwater p.84 V Underwater Movie Use this mode for taking underwater movie. p.84

Landscape

Flower

Portrait

Digital Wide

Surf & Snow

Digital SR Higher sensitivity reduces blur. p.86

Kids

Pet

Half-length

Portrait

Sport

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

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

For capturing landscape views. Enhances colors of sky and foliage.

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

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

Stitches two pictures together to create a wider image.

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

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

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

For portraits with proper framing by automatic zoom.

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

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Shooting Mode Description Page

Fireworks

Candlelight For capturing scenes in candlelight. p.86

Night Scene

Portrait

Natural Skin Tone

Food

Digital Panorama

Frame Composite For capturing images with a frame. p.93

Party

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

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

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

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

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

For capturing images at parties or in dim light. Increases ISO and clarity.

* In addition to the modes listed above, 9 (Green) mode (p.80) and Voice

Recording (p.184) are also available.

• In shooting modes other than R, A, C, V, X, c, F and N, saturation, contrast, sharpness, white balance, etc. are automatically set to the optimal settings for the selected mode.

• Some functions may not be available or may not work fully depending on the selected shooting mode. For details, refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.234).

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Using the Face Recognition Function

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With the Optio WS80, the Face Recognition function is available with all shooting modes. When the camera detects a person’s face in the image, the Face Recognition function displays a yellow face recognition frame around the face on the display screen, sets the focus (Face Recognition AF) and compensates the exposure (Face Recognition AE).

If the subject in the face recognition frame moves,

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the frame also moves and changes its own size as it tracks the face.

The Face Recognition function can recognize up to 32 people’s faces. If it recognizes multiple faces, the camera displays a yellow frame over the main face and white frames over the other face(s). It can display up to a total of 31 frames (up to 30 frames in Half-length Portrait mode), including a main frame and white frame(s).

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

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

When the Smile Capture function is activated, the shutter may not be

• released automatically because the Smile Capture function may not work in some situations, such as when the recognized face is too small.

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To Switch the Face Recognition Function

By default, the Face Recognition function is set to Face Priority On. You can switch to the Smile Capture function, which automatically releases the shutter when your subject smiles. The Face Recognition function is switched as follows each time the I button is pressed: Smile Capture ´ Face Priority Off ´ Face Priority On

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

Face Priority On Smile Capture Face Priority Off

• The Face Recognition function cannot be set to off in b (Auto Picture), P (Portrait), R (Kids), C (Half-length Portrait), B (Night Scene Portrait) or V (Natural Skin Tone) mode. You can select either Face Priority On or Smile Capture in these modes.

• Even if the Face Recognition function is set to off, it is automatically turned on when 9 (Green), b (Auto Picture), C (Movie), V (Underwater Movie), P (Portrait), R (Kids), C (Half-length Portrait), B (Night Scene Portrait) or V (Natural Skin Tone) mode is selected. When switching to another mode from one of these modes, the Face Recognition setting returns to the previous setting.

• If you use the Face Recognition function when the flash mode is set to , (Auto), the flash mode automatically changes to d (Flash On + Red-eye) when shooting.

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(Auto Picture Mode)

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

Shutter release button

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Four-way controller 4 button

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

The b mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.76).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The selected shooting mode is displayed on the top left of the screen.

Standard Night Scene Landscape

Flower Portrait Sport

Candlelight Night Scene Portrait

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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The following restrictions apply in b mode:

• You cannot turn the Face Recognition function off.

• The focusing area setting is fixed at J (Multiple).

• The (Flower) mode cannot be selected when using Digital Zoom or Intelligent Zoom.

• If the (Night Scene) mode is selected when the flash mode is , (Auto) or c (Auto + Red-eye), the flash mode automatically changes to a (Flash Off).

• If the (Night Scene Portrait) mode is selected when the flash mode is , (Auto), the flash mode automatically changes to d (Flash On + Red-eye) when the camera recognizes a face and determines that the flash is needed.

• The camera automatically focuses on the subject when the focus mode is set to = (Standard) or q (Macro).

Taking Pictures in the Custom Settings (Program Mode)

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

Shutter release button

Four-way controller 4 button

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

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Press the 4 button.

The R mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.76).

Set the functions you want to change.

Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions” (p.105 - p.125) for details on how to set the functions.

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Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)

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

Flash Mode , (Auto) Sensitivity Auto Drive Mode 9 (Standard) EV Compensation ±0.0 Focus Mode = (Standard) Face Recognition On Information Display Normal Blink Detection O (On) Pixel Track SR P (Off) Digital Zoom O (On) Recorded Pixels White Balance F (Auto) Sharpness G (Normal) Focusing Area J (Multiple) Saturation G (Normal)

AE Metering

N (3648×2736)

L (Multi-segment metering)

Highlight Correction Shadow Correction

Instant Review O (On)

Contrast G (Normal) Date Imprint Off

P (Off) P (Off)

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Green button

Press the Green button in A mode.

The camera switches to 9 mode.

Press the Green button again to return to the status before 9 mode was selected.

When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.76).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

• Assign 9 mode to the [Green Button] on the [A Rec. Mode] for using 9 mode (p.124). The default setting is 9 mode.

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

• If you press the 3 button in 9 mode, the [W Setting] menu appears. The [A Rec. Mode] menu cannot be displayed.

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

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Press the zoom button in A mode.

Right (x) Enlarges the subject. Left (w) Widens the area that is

captured by the camera.

When you continue to press the button towards the right (x), the camera automatically switches from optical zoom to Intelligent Zoom. Once the button is released and pressed again, the camera switches to Digital Zoom.

The zoom bar is displayed as follows.

Zoom in with high image quality.

Zoom button

Four-way controller 4 button

28.5 x

Zoom bar

Zoom in with some degree of image deterioration.

Zoom ratio

Optical zoom range

Intelligent Zoom range

Digital Zoom

range

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

recorded pixels. See the following table.

Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio

Recorded

Pixels

G/N Not Available (5× optical zoom only)

6 Approx. 5.9× f Approx. 7.0× h Approx. 8.9×

L Approx. 9.5×

l Approx. 17.8× m

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

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

• Intelligent Zoom is not available under the following conditions:

- When the number of recorded pixels is set to G/N (5× optical

zoom available)

-In c (Digital SR) mode

- When the sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400

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

•In C (Movie) and V (Underwater Movie) modes, only Digital Zoom is available while recording.

Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom

Equivalent to approx.

Approx. 28.5×

(Same as

Digital Zoom)

28.5×

To Set the Digital Zoom

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

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Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

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

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

O Uses Digital Zoom P Uses only optical zoom and

Intelligent Zoom

The setting is saved.

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

Rec. Mode

EV Compensation Movie D-Range Setting

Interval Shoot Blink Detection Digital Zoom

Exit

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Saving the Digital Zoom Function setting 1p.133

Taking Underwater Pictures (Underwater Mode/Underwater Movie Mode)

This camera has been proven to comply with JIS waterproof grade 8 and can be used to take pictures at a depth of 1.5 m continuously for 2 hours. In addition, this camera complies with JIS dustproof grade 6 (IP68).

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Underwater Movie Use this mode for taking underwater movie

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

For capturing images under water. The blue color of water is reproduced beautifully

Shutter release button

Four-way controller 4 button

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select U or V.

Press the 4 button.

The camera enters U or V mode and returns to capture status. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.76).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame (or face recognition frame) on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

If you selected U, a picture is taken. If you selected V, movie recording starts. To stop recording, press the shutter release button fully again. Perform the same steps as C (Movie) to record movies.

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

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

•In U mode, AE metering is fixed at L (Multi-segment metering).

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• The flash will not discharge in V mode.

• When the focus mode is set to = or q in V mode, press the shutter release button halfway to lock the focus before recording a movie. When the focus mode is set to \, you can only adjust the focus before recording starts.

• Optical and digital zoom in V mode are only available before recording starts. Only digital zoom is available during recording.

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

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may enter the interior of the camera.

- Jumping into the water while holding the camera

- Swimming while holding the camera in your hand

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

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

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

Night Scene

Digital SR

Fireworks

Candlelight For capturing scenes in candlelight.

Night Scene Portrait

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

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

For capturing fireworks. Use of a tripod or other support is suggested. The sensitivity is fixed at its minimum setting.

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

Shutter release button

Four-way controller 4 button

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

The A, c, S, U or B mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.76).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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

• To prevent camera shake, set the Pixel Track SR function (p.119) or use a tripod and/or the self-timer function (p.95).

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The P (Portrait), C (Half-length Portrait) and V (Natural Skin Tone) modes are suitable for taking pictures of people. The Face Recognition function (p.76) operates for each shooting mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures.

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Portrait

Half-length Portrait

Natural Skin Tone

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

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

For portraits with proper framing by automatic zoom. The number of recorded pixels is fixed to h (2048×1536).

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

Shutter release button

Four-way controller 4 button

Press the 4 button.

The P, C or V mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.76). If the camera recognizes a person’s face in C mode, an orange frame appears showing the area to be zoomed in.

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Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. If the camera recognizes a person’s face in C mode, the camera automatically zooms in to enlarge the area in the orange frame shown in Step 3.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode)

The R (Kids) mode is suitable for taking pictures of moving children. It also reproduces healthy and bright skin tone. The Face Recognition function (p.76) operates automatically for this mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller 4 button

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

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Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

Use Y (Pet) mode to keep your moving pet in focus and capture the

color of your pet’s coat when you take a picture. Choose the appropriate

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icon depending on what color your pet is (closer to black or white or in between).

Shutter release button

Four-way controller 4 button

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

The Y mode selection screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select Y, Z, Z, a, b or b.

There are two types of icons: a cat and dog icon. Choosing either the cat or dog icon does not affect the resulting picture. Choose whichever you prefer. Choose an icon (white, gray, or black) whose tone best matches your pet’s coat or fur.

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Press the 4 button.

The selected icon appears and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera recognizes a person’s

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activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.76).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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

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Surf & Snow

Sport

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

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

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

Shutter release button

Four-way controller 4 button

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Press the 4 button.

The Q or \ mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.76).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Taking Pictures Indoors (Party Mode)

The B (Party) mode is perfect for taking pictures indoors, such as snapshots at parties.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller 4 button

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

The B mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.76).

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Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)

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

Shutter release button

Zoom button

Four-way controller 4 button

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

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

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

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Press the zoom button towards the right (y).

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

Four-way controller (45) Press to choose a different frame.

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Zoom button towards the left (f)

Press the 4 button.

The framed image appears on the display. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.76).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

• The number of recorded pixels is fixed at h (2048×1536).

• At shipment, the camera includes 3 default frames and 87 optional frames built-in. (The CD-ROM supplied with the camera contains a total of 90 frames, including the default frames.)

Press to return to the 9-frame display of the frame selection screen, and then perform Step 4 to choose a different frame.

Optional Frames

The optional frames are stored in the built-in memory in the Optio WS80. These optional frames are deleted if the files on the built-in memory are deleted with a computer or the built-in memory is formatted. To reload the optional frames into the built-in memory, copy the files from the CD-ROM (S-SW87) supplied with the camera (p.173).

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Using the Self-timer

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

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Self-timer

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

The [Drive Mode] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (45) to select g and press

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

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

Shutter release button

Four-way controller 4 button

the four-way controller (3).

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

The camera is ready to take the picture using the self-timer. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.76).

Drive Mode

Self-timer

Cancel

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Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds later.

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

•In C (Movie) and V (Underwater Movie) modes, 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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• Z cannot be selected while 9 (Green) mode setting remains the default. Select Z in another shooting mode and then switch the shooting mode to 9.

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

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

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

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Burst Shooting

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

The number of recorded pixels is fixed at f (2592×1944) and up to 7 pictures are taken consecutively at 3.3 frames per second (5.6 frames per second when the sensitivity is 3200 or 6400).

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

The [Drive Mode] screen appears.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller 4 button

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

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

The camera is ready to take a series of pictures.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

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

• The flash does not discharge in j and K modes.

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

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(Night Scene), C (Movie), V (Underwater Movie), X (Digital Wide),

(Fireworks), F (Digital Panorama) or N (Frame Composite) mode.

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

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

• When the Face Recognition function is activated (p.76), it works only when taking the first shot.

• The Blink Detection function works only for the last shot.

Drive Mode

Continuous Shooting

Cancel

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Taking a Series of Pictures at a Set Interval

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(Interval Shoot)

In k (Interval Shoot) mode, pictures can be taken automatically at a certain interval from a set time. Specify the following settings.

Set the camera to take pictures in intervals from 10 seconds to 99 minutes. You can set the camera to take pictures in one second increments from ten seconds to four minutes intervals or in one minute increments from four minutes to 99 minutes intervals.

Set the number of shots to be taken. You can take pictures from 2 to the number of recordable images. However, 1000 shots is the maximum.

Set the start delay from 0 minutes to 24 hours. The start delay can be set in increments of 1 minute for a delay time up to 59 minutes, and increments of 1 hour for a delay time longer than one hour. When set to 0 min., the first picture is taken as soon as the shutter release button is pressed.

Drive Mode

Interval Shoot

Cancel

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Interval

Number of Shots

Start Delay

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

The [Drive Mode] screen appears.

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

The current settings for interval shooting appear for approximately 1 minute. To take pictures with the current settings, proceed to Step 7.

Press the 4 button.

The [Interval Shoot] screen appears.

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Pentax Optio WS80 Operating Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Using Your Camera Safely

Care to be Taken During Handling

Contents

Composition of the Operating Manual

Camera Features

Checking the Contents of the Package

Names of Parts

Names of Operating Parts

Monitor Indications

1 Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Powering the Camera

Charging the Battery

Installing the Battery

Using the AC Adapter

Installing the SD Memory Card

Number of Images Recordable on an SD Memory Card

Turning the Camera On and Off

Starting-up in the Playback Mode

Initial Settings

Setting the Display Language

Setting the Date and Time

2 Common Operations

Understanding the Button Functions

Setting the Camera Functions

Operating the Menus

Menu List

3 Taking Pictures

Taking Still Pictures

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Setting the Shooting Mode

Using the Face Recognition Function

Taking Pictures in the Custom Settings (Program Mode)

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)

Using the Zoom

Taking Underwater Pictures (Underwater Mode/Underwater Movie Mode)

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

Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode)

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

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

Taking Pictures Indoors (Party Mode)

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)

Using the Self-timer

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