Pentax Optio Z10 User Manual

Digital Camera

Operating Manual

To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the 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 even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display. Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also.

To users of this camera

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

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

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

Regarding trademarks

• PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation.

• SDHC logo ( ) is trademark.

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

This product supports PRINT Image Matching III, PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant.

Regarding PictBridge

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

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

Regarding Product Registration

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

USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY

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

Warning

Caution

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

This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or material losses.

About the Camera

Warning

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

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

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

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

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

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

Caution

• Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in a fire, or leave the battery in a high-temperature location (above 140°F/60°C). The battery could heat up, catch fire, or explode.

• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI72. The battery could explode or catch fire.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter

Warning

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

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

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

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

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

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

Caution

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

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

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

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

• Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI72. This can cause overheating or malfunctions.

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

Care to be Taken During Handling

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

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

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

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

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

• This camera is not waterproof. Do not use this camera where it might come in contact with rain, water, or any other liquid.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Refer to “Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card” (p.28) regarding the SD Memory Card.

• Please note that formatting an SD memory card or built-in memory will delete all data; however it may still be possible to recover that data using off-the-shelf data recovery software. Please manage your camera’s memory at your own risk.

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

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

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

• The AC plug cord supplied with the camera is for exclusive use with the battery charger D-BC72. Do not use it with any other equipment.

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

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

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

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

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

Checking the Contents of the Package ..........................................15

Names of Parts...............................................................................16

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

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

Getting Started 21

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

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

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

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

Using the AC Adapter..................................................................... 25

Installing the SD Memory Card.......................................................... 26

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures ........................ 29

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies ...........30

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

Playback Mode ...............................................................................33

Initial Settings .....................................................................................34

Setting the Display Language......................................................... 34

Setting the Date and Time.............................................................. 36

Quick Start 39

Taking Still Pictures............................................................................ 39

Playing Back Still Pictures.................................................................41

Playing Back Images ......................................................................41

Playing Back the Previous or Next Image ......................................41

Rotating the Displayed Image ........................................................42

Common Operations 43

Understanding the Button Functions ............................................... 43

A Mode .........................................................................................43

Q Mode ........................................................................................45

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

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

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

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

Calling Up a Specific Menu ............................................................57

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

Taking Pictures 62

Taking Pictures ...................................................................................62

Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) .......................62

Setting The Functions (Program Mode) .........................................63

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

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes

(Night Scene/Digital SR (Blur Reduction) Mode)............................ 66

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite) .................................... 67

Taking Pictures of People (Natural Skin Tone/Portrait)..................68

Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode) ........................................70

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) .........................................72

Using the Self-timer ........................................................................74

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

Continuous Shooting Mode) ...........................................................75

Using the Zoom ..............................................................................76

Using the Digital Wide Function .....................................................79

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) ...................................... 82

Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode .........................83

Setting the Shooting Functions......................................................... 85

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

Selecting the Flash Mode ...............................................................87

Selecting the Recorded Pixels........................................................ 89

Selecting the Quality Level .............................................................91

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

Setting the AE Metering.................................................................. 94

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

Setting the Autofocus Conditions ...................................................98

Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review) ........................ 100

Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)................................... 101

Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)...................................... 102

Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)..........................................103

Setting the Date Imprint Function .................................................104

Saving the Settings (Memory) .........................................................105

Recording Movies .............................................................................107

Recording a Movie........................................................................ 107

Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies ....................................109

Selecting the Quality Level of Movies........................................... 110

Selecting the Frame Rate............................................................. 111

Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones

(Color Mode)................................................................................. 112

Setting the Movie SR (Movie Anti-Shake) Function .....................113

Selecting the Focusing Method for Recording Movies .................114

Setting the Optical Zoom ..............................................................115

Playing Back and Deleting Images 116

Playing Back Images ........................................................................116

Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode................................. 116

Playing Back Still Pictures ............................................................116

Nine-Image Display, Folder Display and Calendar Display .......... 117

Zoom Playback............................................................................. 119

Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode .....................120

Correcting Camera Shake with Digital SR.................................... 121

Slideshow .....................................................................................123

Playing Back Movies ........................................................................125

Playing Back a Movie ...................................................................125

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment......................................126

Deleting Images ................................................................................127

Deleting a Single Image/Sound File .............................................127

Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files

(from Nine-Image Display)............................................................ 129

Deleting All Images and Sound Files............................................ 131

Recovering Deleted Images .........................................................132

Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) ........133

Editing and Printing Images 135

Editing Images ..................................................................................135

Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize)............................ 135

Cropping Images ..........................................................................137

Copying Images and Sound Files................................................. 138

Using the Digital Filters................................................................. 140

Red-eye Compensation................................................................143

Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) ............................................144

Editing Movies ..............................................................................146

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)................................................ 150

Printing Single Images.................................................................. 150

Printing All Images........................................................................ 152

Printing Using PictBridge ................................................................153

Connecting the Camera to the Printer ..........................................153

Printing Single Images.................................................................. 154

Printing All Images........................................................................ 156

Printing Using the DPOF Settings ................................................157

Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer.....................................157

Recording and Playing Back Sound 158

Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) .................................... 158

Playing Back Sound .........................................................................160

Adding a Voice Memo to Images ..................................................... 161

Recording a Voice Memo .............................................................161

Playing Back a Voice Memo.........................................................162

Settings 163

Camera Settings................................................................................ 163

Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory ..............163

Changing the Date and Time........................................................ 164

Changing the Sound Settings.......................................................166

Setting the Alarm ..........................................................................168

Setting the World Time .................................................................170

Changing the Display Language ..................................................172

Changing the Image Folder Name ...............................................173

Changing the USB Connection Mode........................................... 174

Changing the Video Output Format.............................................. 175

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor................................ 176

Using the Power Saving Function ................................................177

Setting Auto Power Off .................................................................178

Setting the Guide Display .............................................................179

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ...........................................180

Changing the Start-up Screen ......................................................181

Displaying the Clock Mode ..............................................................182

Appendix 183

List of World Time Cities.................................................................. 183

Default Settings................................................................................. 184

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode................................188

Optional Accessories .......................................................................190

Messages........................................................................................... 191

Troubleshooting................................................................................194

Main Specifications ..........................................................................196

WARRANTY POLICY......................................................................... 200

Index................................................................................................... 205

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

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

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

indicates information that is useful to know.

A mode

Q mode

indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera.

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

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

Composition of the Operating Manual

This operating manual contains the following chapters.

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

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

2 Quick Start ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

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

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

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

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

5 Playing Back and Deleting Images –––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

6 Editing and Printing Images ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains the various ways of printing still pictures and how to edit images with the camera. For information on transferring images to a PC and installing ACDSee for PENTAX, see the supplied “PC Connection Manual”. For details on editing and printing images on a PC, see the Help section in the ACDSee for PENTAX software.

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

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

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

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

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

This section deals with troubleshooting and lists the optional accessories.

Camera Features

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

Z10

has a variety of shooting

Advanced Movie Recording and Picture Taking Functions

The Optio Z10 has an anti-shake function to prevent camera shake during movie recording. (p.113) You can also take pictures while recording a movie. (p.108)

For recording the action of sporting events as a movie

while capturing the winning shot in a picture.

Add Fun Frames to Your Pictures!

With the Optio Z10, you can add a fun frame when taking a picture of a child or your pet, for example. (p.67) You can also add frames to pictures you have taken. Adjust the position of the subject in the picture or reduce or enlarge the picture size to match the frame shape and size. Now you no longer have to worry about the subject not being aligned in the frame. (p.144)

For decorating your pictures

with a frame.

Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions!

The user-friendly design of the Optio Z10 enables easy operation with only a few buttons. Simply by choosing the appropriate icon, you can select Shooting mode (p.53) and choose the optimal settings for the situation, or Playback mode (p.116, p.135) and enjoy the various playback and editing functions. A guide on the LCD monitor lets you check the functions available in each mode and how to use them. (p.53, p.60)

A shooting mode guide is displayed in the Capture Mode

Palette and a playback mode guide in the Playback Mode Palette for a few seconds after each mode is selected. (p.53, p.60)

Use the Green Mode to take pictures easily using

standard settings. (p.64)

Display Images and Sound Files in Calendar Format!

With the Optio Z10, you can display recorded images and sound files by date in calendar format. (p.118) This lets you quickly find the image or sound file you want to play back.

Perfect Size for Carrying Around With You!

With its sporty and sharp design and excellent portability, the Optio Z1

0 is just right to slip into a pocket of your bag or hang round your neck, so you always have it with you, like your cell phone. It has a useful clock function, “Clock Mode” for telling the time too. (p.182)

Enjoy Playback and Editing Functions Without a Computer!

The Optio Z10 lets you play back and edit images without having to connect the camera to your computer and transfer the images first. The camera is all you need to take and edit still pictures and movies. (p.135) And no more worries about accidentally deleting images, because now, with the Optio Z10, you can recover them again. (p.132)

Resize (p.135) , Cropping (p.137) , and Red-eye Compensation (p.143) can be used, while the image is displayed in Playback mode. You can divide a movie into two, stitch two movies together or select a frame from a movie to save as a still picture. (p.146)

Checking the Contents of the Package

Camera

Optio Z10

USB cable

I-USB7 (*)

Battery charger

D-BC72 (*)

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-BC72). For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.190).

Strap

O-ST20 (*)

AV cable

I-AVC7 (*)

AC plug cord (*) PC Connection Manual

Quick Guide

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW70

Rechargeable lithium-ion

battery D-LI72(*)

Names of Parts

Front

Back

Shutter release button

Self timer lamp (red)

Speaker

Microphone

Lens

Flash Lens cover/power switch

LCD monitor

Power indicator

Tripod socket

DC input terminal

PC/AV terminal

Terminal cover Terminal cover

Card cover Battery cover

Names of Operating Parts

Lens cover/power switch

Shutter release button

Zoom/w/x/f/y button

Q button

Four-way controller

4/W button

Green/i button 3 button

Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.43 - p.47) for an explanation of the function of each button.

Monitor Indications

1 4 : 2 5

+ 1 . 0

3 8

0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 7

Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode

The display shows information such as the shooting conditions.

6 7

1 2 3 4

8 9

Shooting mode (p.53)

Flash mode (p.87)

Drive mode (p.74, p.75)

Focus mode (p.85)

Camera shake warning (p.83)

Digital zoom icon (p.76)

Intelligent zoom icon (p.76) Memory status (p.32)

+ : Built-in memory

(without card)

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

+1.0

01/01/2007

14:25

14:25+1.0

13 14

Remaining image storage

capacity Battery indicator (p.24)

Focus frame (p.39)

EV compensation (p.82)

Date and time (p.36)

World time setting (p.170)

Date Imprint icon (p.104)

Histogram + Info Display in Still Picture Capture Mode

F 3 . 3

1 / 2 5 0

3 8

200

+ 1 . 0

6 7

3 4

1/250

1/250 F3.3

F3.3

+1.0

200

8 9

Bright portion (blinks red)

Dark portion (blinks yellow)

Shutter speed

Aperture

Recorded pixels (p.89)

Quality (p.91)

White balance (p.92)

AE Metering (p.94)

ISO sensitivity (p.96)

Histogram (p.84)

About the Bright and Dark Portions

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

Full Display in Still Picture Playback Mode

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

The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A11 appear when [Normal Display] or [Histogram + Info] is selected. B1 to B10 only appear when [Histogram + Info] is selected. (p.120)

F 3 . 3

1 / 2 5 0

1 0 0

0 0 3 8

1 4 : 2 5

200

0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 7

A11

A1 B1 B2

B3 B4 B5 B6 B7

1/250

F3.3

Playback mode (p.60)

w : Still Picture Playback

Mode (p.59)

P : Digital SR (p.121) Folder number (p.173)

File number

Protect icon (p.133)

Voice memo icon (p.162)

Battery indicator (p.24)

Volume icon (p.162)

Memory status (p.32)

+ :

Built-in memory (without card)

a : SD Memory Card

0038

100

100-0038

200

01/01/2007

14:25

Captured date and time (p.36)

Four-way controller guide

A10

Key lock icon (p.65)

A11

Bright portion (blinks red)

Recorded pixels (p.89)

Quality (p.91)

White balance (p.92)

AE Metering (p.94)

ISO sensitivity (p.96)

Dark portion (blinks yellow)

(p.19) Shutter speed

Aperture

Histogram (p.84)

B10

A2 A3

A4 A5

A6 A7 A8

B10

A9 A10

(p.19)

r : Card is write-protected

In Normal Display, A6 and A9 disappear if no operation is performed in two seconds.

Guide Indications

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

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

4/W button

Green/i button X , i

SHUTTER

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

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

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

pull tight.

Getting Started

Powering the Camera

Charging indicator

While charging:

Getting Started

Lights red Charging finished: Turns off

Battery charger

Battery

AC plug cord

Charging the Battery

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

1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger D-BC72. 2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. 3 Place the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX

logo is facing down.

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

4 Remove the battery from the battery charger when

charging is finished.

•

The time required to fully charge the battery is about 90 minutes (max.). The appropriate ambient temperature for charging the battery is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). (The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions.)

•

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

To power

outlet

•

Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI72, as the charger may overheat or be damaged.

•

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

Battery cover Battery

Installing the Battery

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

Open the battery cover.

When you slide the battery cover out, it springs open.

Insert the side of the battery with the PENTAX logo pointing toward the back of the camera.

Close the battery cover.

Removing the Battery

Open the battery cover.

Slide the battery out.

Getting Started

• This camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI72. Use of any other type of battery may damage the camera and cause malfunction.

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

Getting Started

malfunction may result.

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

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

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

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

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

Image Storage

(flash used for 50%

180 pictures 65 min. 190 min. 150 min.

Capacity

of shots)

Movie Recording

Time

Sound Recording

Time

Playback Time

*1: Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during

CIPA-compliant testing (with LCD monitor 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 LCD monitor.

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.

AC plug cord

Getting Started

DC terminal

AC adapter

Using the AC Adapter

Use of the AC adapter kit K-AC63 (optional) is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a PC.

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

terminal cover.

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

terminal of the camera with the 2 marks facing the same direction.

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

• Make sure that the lens cover is closed (the camera is turned off) before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.

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

• Use the AC adapter with due care to avoid fire or electric shock. Be sure to read “USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY” (p.1) before using the AC adapter.

• Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter kit K-AC63 before using the adapter.

• The battery cannot be charged inside the camera even when the AC adapter is connected.

Installing the SD Memory Card

Getting Started

SD Memory Card

This camera uses an SD Memory Card. Captured images and sound files are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera. They are saved in the built-in memory if a card is not inserted. (p.32)

• 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 or the Built-in Memory” (p.163) for instructions on formatting.

• Make sure that the lens cover is closed (the camera is turned off) before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.

• The still picture storage capacity varies depending on the capacity of the SD Memory Card and the selected number of recorded pixels and quality level. (p.29)

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

SD Memory Card socket

Card cover

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.

1 Open the card cover.

When you slide the battery cover out, it springs open.

2 Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card

socket so that the label is facing toward the back of the camera (the side with the LCD monitor).

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

3 Close the card cover.

Close the card cover in the opposite direction of 2, and slide it in the opposite direction of 1 to fasten it closed.

Removing the SD Memory Card

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

it.

Pull the card out.

Getting Started

Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card

• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK protects the existing data by

prohibiting recording of new data, deletion

Getting Started

of existing data or formatting of the card. r appears on the LCD monitor when the card is write-protected.

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

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

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

•

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

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

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

card is being recorded or accessed.

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

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

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

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

• For information on compatible SD Memory Cards, visit the PENTAX website or contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center.

Write-protect

switch

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures

Choose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (data compression rate) of still pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken. Higher quality levels and numbers of pixels produce clearer images, but the resulting increase in data volume reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken (stored in the camera’s built-in memory or on the SD Memory Card). The quality of the captured photo or printed picture also depends on the quality level, exposure compensation, resolution of the printer and a variety of other factors, so you do not need to select more than the required number of pixels. As a rough guide, i (1600×1200) is adequate for making postcard-size prints. Refer to the table below for the appropriate settings according to use.

Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use

Recorded Pixels Use

E 3264×2448

f 2592×1944 g 2304×1728 h 2048×1536 i 1600×1200 l 1024× 768 m 640× 480

The default setting is E (3264×2448).

Appropriate Quality Level According to Use

Best Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints.

Better

Good

The default setting is D (Better).

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

For making postcard-size prints.

Clearer

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

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

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

Getting Started

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

Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.89

Selecting the Quality Level 1p.91

Getting Started

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Image Storage Capacity

(Approximate numbers of pictures)

E3264×2448

f 2592×1944 g 2304×1728 h 2048×1536 i 1600×1200 l 1024× 768 m 640× 480

(Best)

Built-in

Memory

13 pictures 62 pictures 26 pictures

21 pictures 97 pictures 40 pictures

26 pictures

33 pictures

52 pictures

104 pictures 476 pictures 175 pictures 802 pictures 222 pictures

208 pictures 953 pictures 303 pictures

256 MB

121 pictures

151 pictures

242 pictures

D (Better) E (Good)

Built-in

Memory

52 pictures

65 pictures

87 pictures

256 MB

121 pictures

186 pictures

242 pictures

299 pictures

401 pictures 128 pictures 586 pictures

1386 pictures

Built-in

Memory

40 pictures

58 pictures

75 pictures

95 pictures

416 pictures

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

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies

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

Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies 1p.109

256 MB

186 pictures

267 pictures

346 pictures

435 pictures

1016 pictures

1906 pictures

Selecting the Quality Level of Movies 1p.110

Selecting the Frame Rate 1p.111

Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use

(640×480)

(320×240)

The default setting is m (640×480).

Suitable for viewing on a TV or computer screen.

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

Appropriate Quality Level According to Use

Best Clearer images

Better

Good Grainier images

The default setting is C (Best).

Appropriate Frame Rate According to Use

30fps

15fps

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

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

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

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, Frame Rate and Recording Time

(Approximate recording time)

30fps 15fps

Built-in

Memory

C 49 sec.

640×480

320×240

•

The above figures are based on PENTAX standard shooting conditions and may vary

1 min. 6 sec.

1 min.

41 sec.

1 min.

19 sec.

1 min.

47 sec.

2 min.

31 sec.

256 MB

3 min.

47 sec.

5 min. 5 sec.

7 min.

42 sec.

6 min. 3 sec.

8 min.

12 sec.

11 min.

33 sec.

Built-in

Memory

1 min.

38 sec.

2 min.

13 sec.

3 min.

16 sec.

2 min.

31 sec.

3 min.

28 sec.

5 min. 3 sec.

256 MB

7 min.

28 sec.

10 min.

10 sec.

14 min.

57 sec.

11 min.

33 sec.

15 min.

53 sec.

23 min.

6 sec.

depending on the subject, shooting conditions and type of SD Memory Card used.

•

Recording can continue until the built-in memory/SD memory card is full, or the size of the recorded movie reaches 2 GB (when using an SDHC card). If recording stops at 2 GB, start recording again to continue to record the rest of the movie in blocks of 2 GB.

Built-in

Memory

41 min.

17 sec.

Sound

256 MB

3 hr.

8 min.

53 sec.

Getting Started

Turning the Camera On and Off

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Lens cover/power switch

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Open the lens cover.

The camera turns on and the power indicator turns on. If the Initial Setting screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.34 to set the display language and/or current date and time.

2 Close the lens cover.

The camera turns off and the power indicator turns off.

Taking Pictures 1p.62

Checking the Memory Card

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

Power indicator

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Playback Mode

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

1 Press and hold the playback button for two seconds.

The LCD monitor turns on and the camera starts in Playback mode.

To switch from Playback Mode to A mode, open the lens cover.

Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.41

Getting Started

Initial Settings

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

Getting Started

Four-way controller

4 button 3 button

The Language/ screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time. Perform the operations in “Setting the Display Language” below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.36) to set the current date and time.

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

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

Language” (1p.172).

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

and Time” (1p.164).

Setting the Display Language

1 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to choose the display language.

English

Dansk Svenska

Deutsch

Finnish Polish Czech

Italiano

Hungarian

Nederlands

Cancel

2 Press the 4 button.

OFF

The Initial Setting screen appears in the selected language. If the desired settings for [Hometown] and daylight saving time appear, press the 4 button again to display the [Date Adjust] screen. Go to “Setting the Date and Time” (p.36). Go to Step 3 in “Setting Hometown and DST” if the desired settings do not appear.

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

When Another Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected

Initial Setting

English

Hometown New York

Cancel

Daylight saving time

DST

OFF

1 Press the four-way controller (5). 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the

language and press the 4 button.

The Initial Setting screen appears in the selected language.

When the Screen After Step 2 Appears in Another Language

1 Press the 4 button. 2 Press the 3 button. 3 Press the four-way controller (5).

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

5 Press the four-way controller (5).

The Language/ screen appears.

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

language.

7 Press the 4 button.

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

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

• To change Hometown, follow the steps in “Setting the World Time” (p.170).

• To change the Date and Time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date and Time” (p.164).

Setting Hometown and DST

OFF

3 Press the four-way controller (3).

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The frame moves to [Hometown].

4 Press the four-way controller (5).

The Hometown screen appears.

5 Use the four-way controller (45)

to choose the city.

Initial Setting

Hometown New York

Cancel

6 Press the four-way controller (3).

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

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

P (Off).

8 Press the 4 button.

The Initial Setting screen appears.

9 Press the 4 button.

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

Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time and the display style.

1 Press the four-way controller (5).

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

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to choose the date and time display style.

Date Adjust

Date Style

Date

Time

Cancel

English

DST

OFF

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3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to [24h].

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

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

5 Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame returns to [Date Style].

6 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Date].

Date Adjust

Date Style

Date

Time

Cancel

Date Adjust

Date Style

Date

Time 0:00

Cancel

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24h

7 Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to the month.

8 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the month.

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

Date Adjust

Date Style

Date

Time 0:00

Cancel

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

9 Press the 4 button.

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

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

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

Language” (1p.172).

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

and Time” (1p.164).

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

the World Time” (1p.170).

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When the Initial Setting or Date Adjust screen is displayed, you can cancel the setting operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing the 3 button. In this case, the Initial Setting screen will appear

Getting Started

next time you turn the camera on.

If you press the 4 button in Step 9, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds. To set the exact time, press the

button when the time

signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds.

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.183) for the video output format of each city set as the Initial Setting, and “Changing the Video Output Format” (p.175) for changing the setting of the video output format.

Quick Start

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Taking Still Pictures

Shutter release button

Zoom/w/x button

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

1 Open the lens cover.

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

2 Confirm the subject and shooting

information on the LCD monitor.

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

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

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3 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

4 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken. The image appears on the LCD monitor for one second (Instant Review) and is saved to the SD Memory Card or built-in memory. (p.40)

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

Quick Start

Using the Shutter Release Button

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

Press halfway

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

pressed halfway. The green focus frame lights on the LCD monitor when

Quick Start

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

Press fully

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

[Poor focusing conditions] The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions. In 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 same picture

• Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background)

Instant Review

The image appears on the LCD monitor for one second (Instant Review) immediately after it is captured. You can change the Instant Review time. (p.100) You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the i button.

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Playing Back Still Pictures

Shutter release button

Q button

Four-way controller

Playing Back Images

Press the Q button after taking a

picture.

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

Playing Back the Previous or Next Image

1 Press the Q button after taking a picture.

The image appears on the LCD monitor.

2 Press the four-way controller (45).

The previous or next image appears.

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All Images/Sounds

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Rotating the Displayed Image

1 Press the Q button after taking a picture.

The image appears on the LCD monitor.

2 Press the four-way controller (3).

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller (

) to select s (Image Rotation) and

press the

button.

234

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

4 Use the four-way controller

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

The rotated image appears.

• Movies cannot be rotated.

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

Deleting the Displayed Image

Press the i button while the image is displayed to display the Delete screen. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete] and press the 4 button. (p.127)

Q button

Four-way controller 4 button

i button

Cancel

Cancel OK

Delete

Cancel

All Images/Sounds

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Common Operations

Understanding the Button Functions

Common Operations

A Mode

1 Lens cover/power switch

Turns the camera on and off. (p.32)

2 Shutter release button

Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture mode. (Except in 3, s and \ modes) (p.39) Takes the still picture when pressed down fully. (p.39) Starts and stops movie recording in C mode. (p.107) Starts and stops sound file recording in O mode. (p.158)

3 Zoom/w/x/f/y button

Changes the captured area. (p.76)

4 Q button

Common Operations

Switches to the Q mode. (p.116)

5 Four-way controller

(2) : Changes the drive mode. (p.74, p.75) (3) : Displays the Capture Mode Palette. (p.53) (4) : Changes the flash mode. (p.87) (5) : Changes the focus mode. (p.85) (23) : Adjusts \ in \ mode. (p.86)

6 4/W button

Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (p.83)

7 Green button

Switches to the Green Mode. (p.64) Calls up the assigned menu. (p.57) Takes a still picture during movie recording. (p.108)

8 3 button

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

Common Operations

Q Mode

1 Lens cover/power switch

Turns the camera on and off. (p.32)

2 Shutter release button

Switches to A mode. (p.116)

3 Zoom/f/y button

Press f during single-image display to change to nine-Image display. Returns to the previous display when y is pressed. (p.117) Enlarges the image when y is pressed during single-image display. Returns to the previous display when f is pressed. (p.119) Press f during nine-image display to change to folder or calendar display. (p.118) Press y during folder display to change to nine-image display of the selected folder. (p.118) Press y during calendar display to change to nine-image display for

Common Operations

the selected date. (p.118) Can be used to adjust the volume during playback of movies or sound files. (p.125, p.160)

4 Q button

Switches to A mode. (p.116)

5 Four-way controller

(2) : Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file. (p.125,

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

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

(2345) : Moves the display area during zoom display. (p.119)

p.160)

Stops a movie or sound file during playback. (p.125, p.160)

single-image display. (p.41) Frame forwards, frame reverses, reverses a movie and makes a movie play forwards during playback. (p.125) Fast forwards, reverses, and moves to the index in sound file playback. (p.160)

Selects an image in nine-image display, a folder in folder display, and a date in calendar display. (p.117, p.118) Moves the image when using the Frame Composite function. (p.144)

6 4/W button

Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (p.120) Returns zoom display or nine-image display to single-image display. (p.117, p.119) Changes to nine-image display of the selected folder during folder display. (p.118) Changes to single-image display of the selected date during calendar display. (p.118)

7 Green/i button

Switches from single-image display to the Delete screen. (p.127) Switches from nine-image display to the Select & Delete screen. (p.129) Switches from folder display to the calendar display screen. (p.118) Switches from calendar display to the folder display screen. (p.118)

8 3 button

Displays the [W Setting] menu during single-image display. (p.48) Returns to single-image display during Playback Mode Palette display. (p.60) Returns zoom display or nine-image display to single-image display. (p.117) Changes to nine-image display of the selected folder during folder display. (p.118) Changes to nine-image display of the selected date during calendar display. (p.118)

Common Operations

Setting the Camera Functions

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To change the camera settings, press the

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.

Setting with the Menus

Press the 3 button in A mode to display the [A Rec.Mode] menu. Press the 3 button in Q mode to display the [W Setting] menu.

Common Operations

Press halfway

During recording During playback

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Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

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Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

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Setting

Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time

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Setting

Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time

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The setting is complete and the camera returns to

mode

A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor

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during menu operation.

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

1 Press the 3 button in A

mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

2 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Recorded Pixels].

3 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Quality Level].

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

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Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

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4 Press the four-way controller (5).

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

5 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the setting.

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

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

Storage Capacity

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

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Cancel

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To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures

6 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

To Save the Setting and Begin Playback of Images

6 Press the Q button.

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

To Save the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations

Common Operations

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

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

To Cancel the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations

6 Press the 3 button.

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

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

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

Cancel : Cancels the current selection, exits the menu and

: Returns to the previous screen with the current

setting.

returns to the previous screen.

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

[A Rec.Mode] Menu

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

Item Description Page Recorded Pixels Quality Level For choosing the quality level of still pictures p.91

White Balance

Focusing Area For changing the area of the autofocus p.98

Focus Limiter

Setting

AE Metering

Sensitivity For setting the ISO sensitivity p.96 EV Compensation For adjusting the overall brightness of the picture p.82

Recorded Pixels Quality Level For choosing the quality level of movies p.110 Frame Rate Color Mode For choosing a color mode for movies p.112 Movie SR

Movie

AF w/ recording

Optical Zoom

Digital Wide For choosing whether to use the Digital Wide function. p.81 Digital Zoom For choosing whether to use the digital zoom function p.78 Instant Review For setting the Instant Review time p.100

Memory

Green Button

Sharpness For choosing sharp or soft outlines p.101 Saturation For setting the color saturation p.102 Contrast For setting the image contrast level p.103

Date Imprint

For choosing the number of recorded pixels of still pictures

For adjusting the color balance according to the lighting conditions

For limiting the focusing range according to the conditions

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

For choosing the number of recorded pixels of movies p.109

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

For choosing whether to use the movie anti-shake function For choosing the focusing method for recording movies For choosing whether to use the optical zoom function

for movies

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

For assigning a function to the Green button in Capture mode

For choosing whether to imprint the date when taking still pictures.

p.89

p.92

p.99

p.94

p.111

p.113 p.114

p.115

p.105

p.57

p.104

Common Operations

• Use the Green Mode to enjoy easy picture-taking using standard

settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec.Mode] menu. (p.64)

• Assigning frequently used functions to the Fn settings menu of the Green button enables you to go straight to the menu. (p.57)

[W Setting] Menu

Item Description Page

Format For formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory p.163

Sound

Common Operations

Date Adjust For adjusting the date, time, and date style p.164

Alarm For setting the alarm p.168

World Time For setting the world time p.170

Language/

Folder Name

USB Connection For setting the USB cable connection (to PC or printer) p.174

Video Out For setting the output format to the AV equipment p.175

Brightness Level For changing the brightness of the LCD monitor p.176

Power Saving

Auto Power Off

Guide Display

Reset

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

For setting the language in which menus and messages appear

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

For setting the time until the camera enters powersaving mode

For setting the time until the camera turns off automatically

For displaying a guide for the function selectable in the Capture Mode Palette and the Playback Mode Palette.

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

p.166

p.172

p.173

p.177

p.178

p.179

p.180

Four-way

Can ce l

Lan ds ca pe

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4 button

Setting the Shooting Mode

The Optio Z10 has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures or record movies and sound in different situations simply by choosing the right mode for the particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette.

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller

Landscape

(2345) to choose a shooting mode.

A shooting mode guide appears about 2 seconds after the shooting mode is chosen. You can turn off the shooting mode guide by operating the menu. Refer to “Setting the Guide Display” (p.179) for details of how to operate the menu.

Cancel

3 Press the 4 button.

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

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• In shooting modes other than R, C, O, Y and 4, saturation, contrast, sharpness, white balance, etc. are automatically set to the optimal settings for each mode. Some functions may not be available or may not function fully

• depending on the shooting mode. For details, refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.188).

•

You can turn off the shooting mode guide on the Capture Mode Palette. (p.179)

OKOKOK

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Common Operations

There are 16 available shooting modes.

1 5 Auto Picture

Use this mode to select the best shooting mode automatically.

2 R Program

The basic picture-taking mode. You can let the camera set the functions or choose various functions yourself. (p.63)

3 A Night Scene

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Ideal for taking night views. It is best to use a tripod in this mode. Use the flash if including people in your picture. (p.66)

4 C Movie

Use this mode for taking movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. (p.107)

5 O Voice Recording

Use this mode to record sound files. Be careful not to cover the microphone on the top of the camera with your hand. (p.158)

6 q Landscape

Use this mode for taking landscape views. The depth of field encompasses a wide area.

7 < Flower

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

8 z Natural Skin Tone

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

9 e Portrait

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

0 i Surf & Snow

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

a \ Sport

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

b 4 Digital SR (Blur Reduction)

Use this mode to take pictures indoors or in low light conditions. The camera reduces camera shake by increasing shutter speed and sensitivity.

Common Operations

c Q Kids

Ideal for taking pictures of children who are moving around. Gives your subject a bright, healthy look.

d E Pet

Ideal for taking pictures of pets. The camera keeps the moving pet in focus until the shutter release button is pressed. You can select settings according to the color of your pet’s coat. (p.72)

e D Food

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

Common Operations

f Y Frame Composite

Use this mode to take pictures with a frame. The number of recorded pixels is fixed at h. (p.67)

Calling Up a Specific Menu

If you set the Green Mode in the Green button, the camera enters the Green Mode when you press the Green button. If you set Fn Setting in the Green button, the menu assigned to the four-way controller is displayed when you press the Green button. This is useful for going straight to the setting screens of frequently used functions such as EV Compensation, Sensitivity and White Balance.

• The functions you can register in Fn Setting are Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, White Balance, Focusing Area, Focus Limiter, AE Metering, Sensitivity, EV Compensation, Sharpness, Saturation, and Contrast when the Still Picture Capture Mode is selected, and Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, Frame Rate, Color Mode, Movie SR, White Balance, Focusing Area, EV Compensation, Sharpness, Saturation, and Contrast when the C Mode is selected.

• The Green Button setting can be returned to the default setting by selecting [Reset] on the [W Setting] menu.

•

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

Rec.Mode] and [W Setting]).

Registering the Green Mode in the Green Button

1 Select [Green Button] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

3 Use the four-way controller (23)

to choose Green mode.

4 Press the 4 button.

The camera returns to the [A Rec.Mode] menu.

Green Button

9Green Mode

Fn Setting

Cancel

5 Press the MENU button once.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

Common Operations

Registering Fn Setting in the Green Button

1 Select [Green Button] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

3 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Fn Setting].

Green Button

9Green Mode

Fn Setting

4 Press the 4 button.

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5 Use the four-way controller (23)

to choose the four-way controller key to set.

6 Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

7 Use the four-way controller (23)

to choose a function and press the 4 button.

8 Repeat Steps 5 to 7 to register the

necessary functions.

9 Press the 3 button twice.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

Cancel

Green Button

Fn Setting

EV Compensation Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance

Green Button

Sensitivity EV Compensation Sharpness Saturation Contrast

Cancel

Using the Green Button

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1 Press the Green button in A

mode.

The function assigned to [Green Button] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu is called up. When [Fn Setting] is called up, the functions assigned to the four-way controller (2345) are displayed.

2 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to select the function you want to change.

3 Change the settings and press the

4 button or the Menu button.

The camera returns to capture status.

• If the Sensitivity function has been assigned to a four-way controller key for [Fn Setting], the automatically adjusted range for AUTO cannot be changed using the operation described here. If the White Balance function has been assigned to a four-way controller key, the white balance setting cannot be changed using the operation described here. Use the menu to manually select a setting in advance.

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

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Common Operations

Setting the Playback Mode

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Canc el

Digi tal SR

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Canc el

Can cel

Qua lity L evel

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

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0038

Common Operations

Digital SR

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Resize

Cancel

OKOKOK

Cancel

OKOKOK

SHUTTER OK

Press halfway

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Closes the Playback Mode

Palette and goes to A mode.

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Recorded Pixels Quality Level

Quality Level

Cancel

OKOKOKCancel

Goes to the screen for

selected playback function.

• When the frame is placed over the various icons of the Playback Mode Palette, a playback mode guide appears for about 2 seconds.

• You can turn off the playback mode guide on the Playback Mode Palette. (p.179)

Playback Mode Palette

Item Description Page

Digital SR

Slideshow

Resize

Cropping

Image/Sound

Copy

Image Rotation For rotating still pictures p.42

Digital Filter For processing still pictures as you desire p.140

[

Y Z

r ]

Save as Still image

Divide Movies

Stitch

Movie Edit

Movies

Frame Composite For adding a decorative frame to a still picture p.144

Red-eye Compensation

Voice Memo For adding a voice memo to still pictures p.161

Protect

DPOF

Image Recovery For recovering deleted images p.132

Start-up Screen For setting the start-up screen p.181

For reducing the camera shake in recorded images

For playing back recorded images one after another

For changing the recorded pixels and quality of images

Creates an image from a selected portion of the image

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

For saving one frame from a movie as a still picture

For dividing a movie into two p.148

For joining two movies together p.149

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

For protecting images and sound files from accidental deletion

For setting the DPOF print order data for still pictures

p.121

p.123

p.135

p.137

p.138

p.147

p.143

p.133

p.150

Common Operations

Taking Pictures

Shutter release button

Four-way controller 4 button

Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture

Taking Pictures

Mode)

In 5 (Auto Picture mode), when you press the shutter release button, the camera selects the most appropriate mode from four shooting modes:

- (Standard mode), A (Night Scene mode), q (Landscape mode) and e (Portrait mode).

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select 5

(Auto Picture mode).

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

The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus, and the selected mode icon will appear on the top left of the LCD monitor.

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

In Auto Picture mode, the exposure compensation is fixed to ±0.0. (1 p.82)

Taking Still Pictures 1p.39

Shutter release

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button

Four-way controller

4 button

Setting The Functions (Program Mode)

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

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

(Program mode).

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

Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions” (p.85 - p.104) for details of how to set the functions.

5 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

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6 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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

Taking Still Pictures 1p.39

Shutter release

3 8

button

Green button

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)

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

Taking Pictures

1 Press the Green button in A

mode.

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

2 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

3 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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

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

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

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

* The Green Mode settings are as shown below.

Green mode must be canceled to use this function.

Key lock icon

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Flash Mode , (Auto) Drive Mode 9 (Standard) Focus Mode = (Standard) Information Display Normal Recorded Pixels

Quality Level D (Better) White Balance F (Auto) Focusing Area J (Multiple) Focus Limiter P (Off) AE Metering L Multi-segment metering Sensitivity Auto 64-800 EV Compensation ±0.0 Digital Wide P (Off) Digital Zoom O (On) Instant Review

1sec

Sharpness G (Normal) Saturation G (Normal) Contrast G (Normal) Date Imprint P (Off)

Taking Pictures

Shutter release button

Four-way controller 4 button

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

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

such as nightscapes.

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Use this mode when taking pictures of night views.

Use this mode to take pictures indoors or in low light conditions.

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

(Night Scene) or 4 (Digital SR (Blur Reduction)).

3 Press the 4 button.

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

4 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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

• To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and the self-timer function. (p.74)

•In 4 mode, ISO sensitivity is automatically set to auto (64 to

3200). (p.96)

Shutter release

O K

button Zoom/f/ y button

Four-way controller

4 button 3 button

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite)

In this mode you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera.

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to select Y (Frame Composite).

3 Press the 4 button.

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

4 Use the four-way controller

OKMENU

(2345) to choose the frame you want to use.

5 Press the 4 button.

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

• Use the four-way controller (45) to

choose a different frame.

• Press the 3 button or f on the Zoom/f/y button to return to the 9-frame display of the frame selection screen, and then perform Step 4 to choose a different frame.

OKMENU

6 Press the 4 button.

The frame appears on the screen.

7 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

8 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

In frame composite mode, recorded pixels is set to h (2048 × 1536).

Taking Pictures

Shutter release

Portrait

Natural Skin Tone

Can ce l

button

Four-way controller

4 button

Taking Pictures of People (Natural Skin Tone/ Portrait)

In z or e mode, Face Recognition AF and Face Recognition AE are

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activated. Simply point the camera toward your subject’s face and the camera automatically recognizes the location of the subject’s face, adjusts the focus (using Face Recognition AF) and the exposure (using Face Recognition AE) and allows you to take a picture.

Use this mode when you want to enhance the natural skin tone of the people

in your pictures.

Use this mode when taking pictures of people.

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

(Natural Skin Tone) or c (Portrait).

3 Press the 4 button.

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

Natural Skin Tone

Portrait

Cancel

4 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

OKOKOK

• If the camera cannot recognize the location of the subject’s face, the camera focuses using the normal Focusing Area (Multiple).

• Continuous Shooting and HS Cont. Shooting cannot be used in z or e mode.

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

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

Taking Pictures

Shutter release

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button

Four-way controller

4 button

Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode)

C(Kids mode) is ideal for taking pictures of moving children. Also gives them a healthy look. “Face Recognition AF” and. “Face Recognition AE”

are activated. When you point the camera at your subject’s face, the

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camera automatically recognizes it, adjusting both focus and exposure.

Ideal for taking pictures of moving children. Also gives them a healthy look.

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

mode).

3 Press the 4 button.

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

4 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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• Continuous Shooting and High Speed Continuous Shooting cannot be used in C mode.

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

• AE metering is set to multi-segment metering.

• The focus frame of the W(Automatic Tracking AF) follows the movement of the subject while the shutter release button is pressed halfway when the location of the subject’s face is not recognized.

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Shutter release

Can ce l

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button

Four-way controller

4 button

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

Use this mode to keep your moving pet in focus while you take the picture and capture the color of your pet’s coat. Choose the appropriate icon

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

Taking Pictures

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

The Pet mode selection screen appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

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

There are two 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.

Cancel

5 Press the 4 button.

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

6 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

OKOKOK

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7 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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

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Shutter release

D r i v e M o de

S e l f - t i m er

Can ce l

button

Four-way controller

4 button

Using the Self-timer

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

Stabilize the camera with a tripod when taking a picture with the self-timer.

Taking Pictures

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

button is pressed.

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

seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

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

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

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

3 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

Drive Mode

Self-timer

Cancel

4 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds later.

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

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

•

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

• Z

cannot be selected while 9 is in default setting. Select Z in

another shooting mode and then switch the shooting mode to

OKOKOK

Shutter release

D r i v e M o de

C o n t i n u o us S h o o ti n g

O K

C a n c e l

button

Four-way controller

4 button

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

In this mode, pictures are taken continuously for as long as the shutter release button is pressed.

Continuous Shooting

HS Cont. Shooting

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

Pictures are taken continuously at a speed of 4 frames per second until the buffer memory is full.

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

Use the four-way controller ( select

(HS Cont. Shooting) and press

the

(Continuous Shooting) or

button.

The camera is ready to take a series of pictures.

3 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

) to

Drive Mode

Continuous Shooting

Cancel

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

4 Press the shutter release button fully.

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

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

• The continuous shooting function is not available in 5, A, C, O, Y, z, e , Q,

• You can continue shooting until the memory capacity of the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is full.

• The interval of continuous shooting will vary according to the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level settings.

• The number of recorded pixels is fixed at h in high speed continuous shooting mode. The focus, exposure and white balance are locked with the first image.

•

S mode.

Taking Pictures

Using the Zoom

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You can use the zoom to change the captured area.

1 Press the Zoom/w/x button in A

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mode.

Zoom button (w) : Diminishes the subject

(Wide).

Zoom button (x) : enlarges the subject. When you press and hold the button, the camera automatically switches from optical zoom to intelligent zoom. Once the button is released and pressed again, the camera switches to Digital Zoom.

The zoom bar is displayed as follow.

Zoom in with high image quality.

Zoom/w/x button

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

35.7 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 maximum 7x optically. *2 The Intelligent Zoom range differs depending on the recorded

pixels. See the following table.

Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio

Recorded

pixels

8M Not Available (7× optical zoom available) 5M Approx. 8.1× 4M Approx. 8.8× 3M Approx. 9.9× 2M Approx. 11.2×

1024 Approx. 22.3×

640

Approx. 35.7× (Same as 35.7× Digital

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

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

• If you use the optical zoom when shooting with C, the sound of the lens moving may be audible in the recorded sound, depending on the shooting environment.

• Intelligent Zoom is not available under the following conditions.

Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom

Equivalent to approx.

Zoom)

- When Digital Zoom is set to Off.

- When the recorded pixels is 8M. (7x optical zoom available)

-In C mode

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

• Only the Digital Zoom is available in

C mode. Set Movie SR to Off in

[A Rec.Mode] menu to use the Digital Zoom in Movie mode. (p.113)

35.7×

Taking Pictures

Setting the Digital Zoom

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

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

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

Zoom].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

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

The selected setting is saved.

4 Press the 3 button.

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

Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting 1p.105

Rec.Mode

EV Compensation Movie Digital Wide Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory

Exit

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2/3

0.0

1sec

Zoom/w/x

ขᶖ

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button

Four-way controller Green button

4 button 3 button

Using the Digital Wide Function

Capturing a Wide Image Using the Digital Wide Function Digital wide can stitch two pictures taken into a 35 mm film conversion (equivalent to approx. 28 mm).

Press the w side of the Zoom/w/

button when in A mode.

Press and hold the w side of the Zoom/ w/x button to set the zoom to the widest

position, release the button, and then press it again.

Press the four-way controller (2).

Press the 4 button.

The camera enters the digital wide mode and an explanation is displayed for approx. 5 sec. in the center of the screen. Turn the camera 90º counterclockwise and align your first picture.

Enter the Digital Wide

mode?

Digital Wide

Cancel

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Composites two images. Overlap the background and the guide on the left of the screen for the 2nd shot.

OKOKOK

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Press the shutter release button.

The first captured image is saved, and the shooting screen for the second image is displayed. Overlap the image on the preview guide on the left of the screen to compose your picture. If you want to stop capturing images in the digital wide mode, go to step 6.

Press the shutter release button.

The combined first image and second image are displayed on the LCD monitor for one second (Instant Review), and then saved to the built-in memory or SD Memory Card.

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

•

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

Guide

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Press the button, or Zoom/

button, 4

w/x

button.

Exit the Digital Wide

mode?

7 Press the four-way controller (2).

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Exit

Cancel

OKOKOK

8 Press the 4 button.

The Digital Wide mode stops.

Setting the Digital Wide Function

The Digital Wide function is set to O (On) in the default settings. Use the A mode to set whether the camera enters the Digital Wide mode when

the w side of the Zoom/w/x button is pressed.

1 Press the MENU button in A mode.

[A Rec.Mode] appears.

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

Wide].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

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

The selected setting is saved.

4 Press the 3 button.

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

Rec.Mode

EV Compensation Movie Digital Wide Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory

Exit

ၭ

2/3

0.0

1sec

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Rec.Mode

ၭ

Four-way controller

3 button

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

ၭၭExit

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)

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

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underexposed.

Press the

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [EV Compensation].

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

button in A mode.

Rec.Mode

EV Compensation Movie Digital Wide Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory

Exit

ၭ

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

4 Press the 3 button.

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

• If you use the EV compensation function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the { Setting of Green button. (p.57)

• When the histogram is displayed, bright portions and dark portions are indicated on the LCD monitor, enabling you to check the exposure. (p.84)

• The EV compensation function cannot be used in 5 or 9 mode.

1/3

AWB

AUTO

2/3

0.0

1sec

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Saving the EV Compensation Value 1p.105

Displaying Shooting Information in

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14 :2 5

+1 .0

F3 .3

1/ 25 0

+1 .0

200

+ 1 . 0

F3 .3

1/ 25 0

F3 .3

1/ 25 0

Capture Mode

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

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

• Y appears when camera shake is likely to occur. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and the self-timer function. (p.74)

•

In 9 mode, you cannot change the information displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the

4/W

button.

Normal Display

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+1.0

01/01/2007

1/250

1/250 F3.3

F3.3

Backlight Off

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14:25

14:25+1.0

Histogram + Info

1/250

+1.0

F3.3

+1.0

No Info

1/250

1/250 F3.3

F3.3

200

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Using the Histogram

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

Number of pixels→

Dark portions Bright portions

←Brightness→(Dark) (Bright)

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.

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Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) 1p.82

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). Bright portions blink red on the LCD monitor and dark portions blink yellow.

Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode 1p.83 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode 1p.120

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.

Setting the Shooting Functions

F o c u s M o de

S t a n d a r d

O K

C a n c e l

Four-way controller

4 button

Selecting the Focus Mode

Focus Mode

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

Standard

Macro

Pan Focus

Infinity

Manual Focus This mode lets you adjust the focus manually.

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

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 8 cm to 50 cm (3.2 in. to 24 in.). The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

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

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

1 Press the four-way controller (5)

in A mode.

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

2 Press the 4 button.

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

Focus Mode

Standard

Cancel

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•In 9 mode, you can only select =, 3 and q.

F o c u s M o de

M a n u a l F oc u s

O K

C a n c e l

• If you select something other than,3 or s for the focus mode when shooting with C the sound of the camera focusing may be audible in the recorded sound, depending on the shooting environment.

• When shooting with = selected, if the subject is closer than 40 cm, the camera automatically focuses from 8 cm (when the focus limit is off).

• When shooting with q selected, if the subject is further than 50 cm away, the camera automatically focuses to infinity (when the focus limit is off).

Saving the Focus Mode 1p.105

Manual Focus

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

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1 Press the four-way controller (5)

in A mode.

Use the four-way controller (5) to select

and press the 4 button.

Focus Mode

Manual Focus

The central portion of the image is magnified to fill the screen of the LCD monitor when focusing.

Press the four-way controller (23).

The \ indicator appears on the LCD monitor to indicate the approximate distance to the subject. Use the four-way

Cancel

controller (23) to adjust the focus using

the indicator as a guide.

2 : for distant focus 3 : for closer focus

Press the 4 button.

\ indicator

The focus is fixed and the camera returns to capture status. In addition, the focus position is fixed five seconds after you remove your finger from the four-way controller (5). After the focus is fixed, you can press the four-way controller (5) again to display the \ bar and readjust the focus.

To switch from \ to another focus mode, press the four-way controller (5) while the \ bar is displayed.

Capture mode and drive mode cannot be changed while the \ bar is displayed.

Selecting the Flash Mode

Flash Modes

Auto

Flash Off

Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.

Auto + Red-eye

Flash On + Red-eye

Soft Flash

•

The flash will not discharge (a Flash Off) in C mode, or when the drive mode is set to

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

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

•In A mode, you cannot select , and c.

The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.

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

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

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

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

or c, or the focus mode is set to s.

Four-way controller

4 button

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Using the flash when capturing images at a close distance may cause irregularities in the image due to the light distribution.

1 Press the four-way controller (4)

Aut o

Fla sh M ode

Can ce l

in A mode.

Flash Mode

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

2 Press the 4 button.

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

[About the red-eye phenomenon] Taking pictures using the flash may cause the subject’s eyes to appear red in the resulting picture. This phenomenon occurs when the light from the flash is reflected in the subject’s eyes. It can be

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reduced by illuminating the area around the subject or moving closer to the subject and zooming out to a wider angle. Setting the flash mode to c (Auto + Red-eye) or d (Flash On + Red-eye) is also an effective way of reducing red eyes. If the subject’s eyes appear red despite such precautions, they can be corrected by the red-eye compensation function (p.143).

Saving the Flash Mode 1p.105

Flash Mode

Auto

Cancel

OKOKOK

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AWB

AUTO

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Four-way controller

4 button 3 button

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

ၭၭExit

Selecting the Recorded Pixels

You can choose from seven recorded pixels settings for still pictures. The larger your recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear when you print your picture. As the quality of the printed picture also depends on the image quality, exposure control, resolution of the printer and other factors, you do not need to select more than the required number of recorded pixels. i (1600×1200) is adequate for making postcard-size prints. The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file size. The data volume also varies depending on the quality level setting (p.91).

Recorded Pixels

Recorded Pixels Use

E 3264×2448

f 2592×1944 g 2304×1728 h 2048×1536 i 1600×1200 l 1024× 768 m 640× 480

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

For making postcard-size prints.

Clearer

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

Taking Pictures

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

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

Pixels].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

Can ce l

A pull-down menu appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the number of recorded pixels.

5 Press the 4 button.

The Recorded Pixels setting is saved.

6 Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

• When shooting mode is set to Y, the number of recorded pixels

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is set to h and quality level is set to D.

• When drive mode is set to c, the number of recorded pixels is set to h.

• The number of recorded pixels for Images captured in the Digital Wide Mode is fixed to f. (However, the number of recorded pixels will be h if a second picture is not taken.)

• If you use the [Recorded Pixels] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the { Setting of Green button. (p.57)

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures 1p.29

Storage Capacity

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

Cancel

8 5 4 3 2

1024

640

1/3

%CP EG N

AWB

AUTO

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Four-way controller

4 button 3 button

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

ၭၭExit

Selecting the Quality Level

You can select the quality (compression rate) of still pictures. The more stars, the lower the compression rate and the clearer the picture, but the file size becomes larger. The recorded pixels setting also affects the file size (p.89).

Quality Level

C Best Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints.

D Better

E Good

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

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

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the quality level.

5 Press the 4 button.

The Quality Level setting is saved.

) to select [Quality Level].

Storage Capacity

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

%CPEGN

Cancel

AUTO

800 ً

6 Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

• If you use the [Quality Level] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the { Setting of Green button. (p.57)

•

Quality level is set at D when shooting mode is set to Y.

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures 1p.29

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Rec.Mode

C a n c e l

A u t o

O K

Four-way controller

4 button

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

ၭၭExit

3 button

Adjusting the White Balance

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

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White Balance

Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.

Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.

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

Tungsten Light

Fluores. Light

Manual Use this mode when adjusting the white balance manually.

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

Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light.

Set another white balance if you are not satisfied with the color balance of pictures taken with white balance set to AWB (Auto).

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

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

Balance].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The White Balance screen appears.

White Balance

Auto

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the setting.

Cancel

1/3

AWB

AUTO

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OKCancel

5 Press the 4 button.

C a n c e l

O K

The White Balance setting is saved.

6 Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Refer to “Manual Setting” below for instructions on adjusting the white balance manually.

If you use the [White Balance] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the { Setting of Green button. (p.57)

Saving the White Balance 1p.105

Manual Setting

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

1 In the White balance screen, use the four-way controller

(23) to select K (Manual).

2 Point the camera at the blank

White Balance

sheet of paper or other material so that it fills the frame displayed in the center of the screen.

SHUTTER

3 Press the shutter release button

fully.

The white balance is automatically adjusted.

Cancel

Adjust

OKCancel

4 Press the 4 button.

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

5 Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

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Rec.Mode

Can ce l

Four-way controller

4 button 3 button

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

ၭၭExit

Setting the AE Metering

You can set the area of the screen where the brightness is metered to determine the exposure.

AE metering

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Multi-segment metering

Centerweighted metering

Spot AE metering

The camera divides the image into 256 areas, meters the brightness and determines the exposure.

The camera takes a reading of the overall brightness of the picture with the center of the image having more influence on the exposure.

The camera determines the exposure by metering the brightness only at the center of the image.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select the AE Metering setting.

Press the 4 button.

The AE Metering setting is saved.

Press the

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

button.

) to select [AE Metering].

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

Cancel

1/3

AWB

AUTO

1/3

AWB

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• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the brightness is metered and the exposure is determined.

• When the subject is outside the focusing area and you want to use spot AE metering, aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter release button halfway to lock the exposure, then compose your picture again and press the shutter release button fully.

• If you use the [AE Metering] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.57)

•

In 5, C, q, <, i, \, E, Q, D, z or e mode, AE metering is set to multi-segment metering.

Saving the AE Metering 1p.105

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Rec.Mode

Four-way controller

4 button 3 button

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

ၭၭExit

Setting the ISO Sensitivity

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

ISO Sensitivity

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AUTO

The sensitivity is automatically adjusted in the range set in the procedures described in “Setting Automatic Sensitivity” (p.97).

100

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

200 400

800 1600 3200

shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.

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

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

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

A pull-down menu appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the ISO sensitivity.

5 Press the 4 button.

The ISO sensitivity setting is saved.

6 Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

• When you set the shooting mode to 4, the AUTO range is set

to 64-3200.

• If you use the [Sensitivity] function frequently, you can save time

by assigning it to the { Setting of Green button. (p.57)

Saving the ISO sensitivity 1p.105

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

৾ક৾કCancel

1/3

AWB

AUTO

1/3

AUTO

64 100 200 400 800 1600 3200

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OKOKOK

Setting Automatic Sensitivity

You can choose an automatically adjusted range of ISO sensitivity from among six ranges: 64 to 100, 64 to 200, 64 to 400, 64 to 800, 64 to 1600 and 64 to 3200. The initial setting for the AUTO range is ISO 64 to 800.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

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

A pull-down menu appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AUTO]. 5 Press the four-way controller (5).

The ISO Correction in AUTO screen appears.

6 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose an ISO

sensitivity range.

7 Press the 4 button twice.

The ISO sensitivity range setting is saved.

8 Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

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Rec.Mode

Can ce l

Four-way controller

4 button 3 button

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity

ၭၭExit

Setting the Autofocus Conditions

You can set various conditions for autofocus.

Setting the Focusing Area

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You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).

Focusing Area

Multiple Normal autofocus area

Spot The autofocus area becomes smaller.

Automatic Tracking AF

Keeps moving subjects in focus.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

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

The AF Setting screen appears.

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

Area].

5 Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

6 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the AF setting.

AF Setting

Focusing Focus Limiter

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AWB

AUTO

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OKOKOK

Pentax Optio Z10 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY

Care to be Taken During Handling

Contents

Composition of the Operating Manual

Camera Features

Checking the Contents of the Package

Names of Parts

Names of Operating Parts

Monitor Indications

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Powering the Camera

Charging the Battery

Installing the Battery

Using the AC Adapter

Installing the SD Memory Card

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies

Turning the Camera On and Off

Playback Mode

Initial Settings

Setting the Display Language

Setting the Date and Time

Quick Start

Taking Still Pictures

Playing Back Still Pictures

Playing Back Images

Playing Back the Previous or Next Image

Rotating the Displayed Image

Common Operations

Understanding the Button Functions

A Mode

Q Mode

Setting the Camera Functions

Setting with the Menus

Menu List

Setting the Shooting Mode

Calling Up a Specific Menu

Setting the Playback Mode

Taking Pictures

Taking Pictures

Setting The Functions (Program Mode)

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)

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

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite)

Taking Pictures of People (Natural Skin Tone/ Portrait)

Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode)

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

Using the Self-timer

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

Using the Zoom

Using the Digital Wide Function

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)

Setting the Shooting Functions

Selecting the Focus Mode

Selecting the Flash Mode

Selecting the Recorded Pixels

Selecting the Quality Level

Adjusting the White Balance

Setting the AE Metering

Setting the ISO Sensitivity

Setting the Autofocus Conditions