Pentax P70 User Manual

Digital Camera

Operating Manual

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

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

Regarding copyrights

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

Regarding trademarks

• The SD logo is a trademark.

• PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.

• Optio is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.

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

• This product supports PRINT Image Matching II.

When used in combination, PRINT Image Matching II enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved. PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA

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

Warning

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

Caution

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

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

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

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

• Use an AC adapter that are 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 or disconnect the AC adapter and contact your nearest Pentax service center.Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.

• Discontinue use of the AC adapter during thunderstorms.This can cause a fire or electrical shock.

Caution:

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

• 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.

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

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

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

Care to be Taken During Handling

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

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

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

• Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid, wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth.

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

• The liquid crystal display will become black at temperatures of approximately 60°C (140°F) 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.

• Remove dust from the lens and viewfinder using a blower or clean off dust using a lens brush.

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

• 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 travelling).Pentax is not responsible for consequential damages (costs incurred as a result of taking pictures, loss of benefits that were to be obtained through taking pictures) arising from failure of this product.

• 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.

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

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

• Refer to “Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard” (p.17) regarding the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.

• Be sure to use the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8 provided for this camera. If you use any other battery the camera may be damaged or malfunction.

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.

• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the

LCD monitor in this manual are different form the actual product.

Contents

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA ····················································1 Care to be Taken During Handling ··························································2 Contents ··································································································4 Contents of the Operating Manual ··························································7 Checking the Contents of the Package ··················································8 Name of Parts ·························································································9 Names of Operating Parts ···································································10

Getting Started ············································································11

Attaching the Strap ···············································································11 Powering the Camera ···········································································12

Charging the Battery ····································································12 Installing the Battery ·····································································13

Using the AC Adapter (optional) ··················································15 Installing the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard ··································16 Initial Settings ························································································18

Setting the Display Language ······················································18

Setting the Home Town ································································19

Setting the D.S.T.Mode ································································19

Setting the Date and Time ····························································20

Quick Start····················································································22

Taking Still Pictures ···············································································22 Playing Back Still Pictures ····································································24 How to View the Recorded Images ······················································26

Common Operations ···································································28

Turning the Camera On and Off ···························································28

Playback Only Mode ·····································································28

Voice Recorder Mode ···································································28 Using the Button Functions····································································29

Capture Mode ···············································································29

Playback Mode ·············································································30

Voice Recorder Mode ···································································31 Setting the Menus ·················································································32

How to Set the Menus ··································································32

Menu List ······················································································34

Taking Pictures ············································································36

Setting the Shooting Functions······························································36

Changing the Mode ······································································36

Selecting the Focus Mode ····························································37

Selecting the Flash Mode ·····························································39

Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode ·······················40

Selecting the Recorded Pixels ·····················································41

Selecting the Quality Levels ·························································42

Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting

(White Balance) ············································································43

Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) ·······································45 Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering) ···············································································46 Setting the Sensitivity ···································································47 Setting the Instant Review time (Instant Review) ·························48 Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) ··································49 Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) ·····································50 Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) ·········································51 EV Compensation ········································································52

Taking Pictures·······················································································53

Setting the Functions (Standard Mode) ·······································53 Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture mode) ··············································································54 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) ··················55 Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode) ·······························56 Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode) ···················58 Taking Pictures with Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode) ···············60 Using Preset Function Settings (User Mode) ·······························62 Taking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode) ····································63 Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode) ·····················68 Using the Self-Timer ·····································································69 Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) ····································70 Using the Zoom ············································································71 Taking Time-lapse Movie Pictures (Fast Fwd Movie) ···················73

Saving the Settings (Memory) ·······························································74

Saving the Menu Items (Memory) ················································74 Register Functions in User Mode ·················································75

Recording and Playback ····························································76

Recording Sound (Voice Recorder Mode)·············································76 Playing Back Sound···············································································77 Adding a Voice Memo············································································78

Playback/Erasing/Editing ···························································79

Playing Back Images ············································································79

Playing Back Still Pictures ····························································79 Zoom Display ················································································79 Playing Back Movie Pictures ························································80 Displaying shooting information in Playback mode ······················81 Nine-image Display ······································································82 Slideshow ·····················································································83

Erasing Images ·····················································································84

Erasing a Single Image or Voice Memo ·······································84 Erasing All Images ·······································································86

Protecting Images/sound from Deletion (Protect) ························87 Viewing Images on a TV········································································88 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ·····················································89

Printing Single Image ···································································89

Printing All Images ·······································································91

Editing Images ······················································································92

Changing the Image Size ·····························································92

Trimming Images ··········································································94 Copying Files·························································································95 Viewing Images with your PC ·······························································96

About the included software ·························································96

System environment ·····································································96

Installing the software ···································································97

Displaying and copying images using ACDSee™ ······················100

Joining Panorama Images Using ACD Photostitcher ·················101

Disconnecting your camera from your PC ·································104 Viewing Images with your Macintosh ··················································106

About the included software ·······················································106

System environment ···································································106

Installing the software ·································································107

Displaying and copying images using ACDSee™ ······················108

Disconnecting the camera from your Macintosh ························109

Settings ······················································································110

Camera Settings ·················································································110

Formatting a SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard and the Built-in

memory ······················································································110

Changing the Sound Settings ····················································111

Changing the Start-up Screen ···················································112

Setting the Date Style ································································113

Changing the Date/Time ····························································114

Setting the World Time ·······························································114

Changing the Display Language ················································116

Changing the Video Output Format ············································117

Sleep Timeout ············································································118

Setting Auto Power Off ·······························································118

Setting the Quick Delete Function ··············································119

Setting the Quick Zoom Function ···············································119

Registering Functions ·································································120

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ·········································121 Setting the Alarm ················································································122

Checking the Alarm ····································································122

Setting the Alarm ········································································122

Turning the Alarm Off ·································································123

Appendix ····················································································124

List of City Names ···············································································124 Optional Accessories···········································································125 Messages·····························································································126 Troubleshooting····················································································128 Main Specifications··············································································130 WARRANTY POLICY··········································································132

Picture Mode

Contents of the Operating Manual

This Operating manual contains the following chapters.

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

☞

indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera.

The icons above the title show the Capture modes, that can activate the function.

indicates information that is useful to know.

 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.

 Quick Start

This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images.Use it if you want to start taking pictures straightaway.It also tells you how to use the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.

 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 [Taking Pictures], [Recording and Playback], [Playback/Erasing/Editing] and [Settings] chapters.

 Taking Pictures

This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and how to set the relevant functions, including how to use the virtual mode dial to change the shooting mode and how to select the Picture mode best suited to the shooting scene.

 Recording and Playback

This chapter explains how to record sound only or add a voice memo to an image, and how to play back voice memos.

 Playback/Erasing/Editing

This chapter explains how to play back images on the camera or on a TV and how to delete images.

 Settings

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

 Appendix

This tells you about the messages displayed on the LCD monitor and what to do in the event of trouble.

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

memo

Caution

Checking the Contents of the Package

Camera

Optio S

USB cable I-USB7 (∗)

AV cable

I-AVC7 (∗)

3D Image Viewer

O-3DV1 (∗)

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW8

Strap

O-ST5 (∗)

Rechargeable

Lithium-ion battery

D-LI8 (∗)

Battery charger

D-BC8 (∗)

Operating Manual

this manual

About items marked with (

∗)

∗ Items marked with (∗) are also available as optional accessories.For other option-

al accessories, refer to the list on page 130.

✽Type of AC plug cord

D-CO2A Australia / D-CO2B United Kingdom / D-CO2E Europe / D-CO2H Hong Kong / D-CO2J Japan / D-CO2K Korea / D-CO2U North America, Canada

Digital Camera

Operating Manual

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

Name of Parts

Front

Back

Power switch Remote control receiver Shutter release button

Built-in flash

Flashlight sensor

Lens Self-timer lamp DC input terminal Microphone Strap lug PC/AV terminal Terminal cover

Viewfinder LCD monitor

Battery/Card cover

Tripod socket

Focus status lamp (green) Flash status lamp (red)

/ button

/ / / button Shutter release button Power switch

Zoom / / button

Four-way controller (OK button in the center)

Speaker

Playback button Display button

Menu button

Names of Operating Parts

 Guide indications

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

Four-way controller ()



Four-way controller () 



Four-way controller ()

Four-way controller ()

MENU button

Display button

Zoom / / button (Only for digital zoom and magnified playback)

button

Getting Started

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

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Getting Started

Powering the Camera

Charging the Battery

When using the camera for the first time or when the [Battery depleted.] message is displayed, charge the battery.

z Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger. x Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. c

Place the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX name is visible.

The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging and changes to green when charging is completed.

v When charging is completed, remove the battery from the

battery charger.

•

The time required for full charge is about 100 minutes maximum. The appropriate ambient temperature range for charging the battery is 0°C-40°C (32°F to 104°F).

• The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions.

• When the battery reaches the end of its service life, the time that the camera can be operated becomes shorter even when the battery is fully charged. In this event, replace the battery.

• Always charge the battery after purchasing or when it has not been used for a long time.

• Do not use the battery charger D-BC8 to charge the battery other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8, as the charger may overheat or be damaged.

•

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

memo

Charging indicator

Battery

AC plug cord

To power outlet

Battery charger

Caution

Getting Started

Installing the Battery

Install the battery provided. When using the camera for the first time, charge the battery before installing.

z Slide the batter y/card cover in the direction indicated by

the arrow and flip the cover open.

x Inser t the battery with  symbol facing toward the LCD

monitor while using the side of the battery to press the battery lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow.

c Close the batter y/card cover.

To remove the battery, release the battery by using your finger to press the battery lock lever in the same direction as when you inserted the battery, and pull the battery out.

If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use of the AC adapter D-AC8 (optional) is recommended.(

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p.15)

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

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

• If the camera is left without the battery for a long time, the date setting will be reset.

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

• Do not twist the battery/card cover more than is necessary when it is open. Doing so may damage the cover.

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Battery/Card cover

Battery

Battery lock lever

Caution

Getting Started

● Approximate Operating Time (when the D-LI8 battery is fully

charged)

Number of recordable images : Approx. 160 (when 50% shooting

uses flash, LCD monitor ON)

Playback time : Approx. 110 min.

* The description above is based on Pentax measuring conditions and

may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions.

Generally, battery performance is temporarily deteriorate as temperature decreases.When the camera is used in a cold environment, keep this product warm by holding it in some protection against cold or inside the clothes. Battery performance once deteriorated due to low temperature will be recovered when the batteries are returned to room temperature.

● Battery Level Indicator

You can check the battery level by the symbol displayed on the LCD monitor.

(lit green) : Adequate power remains.

↓

(lit green) : Battery is running low.

↓

(lit yellow) : Battery is running very low.

↓

(lit red) : Battery is exhausted.

↓

[Battery depleted.] : After the message is displayed,

the camera will turn off.

Caution

Getting Started

Using the AC Adapter (optional)

If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC, use of the AC adapter D-AC8 (optional) is recommended.

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

terminal cover.

x Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC

input terminal on the camera, being sure to match the  symbols.

c Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. v Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

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

• Make sure that the AC plug cord and connecting cord are inserted securely.If the cord becomes disconnected while you are taking pictures, the data may be lost.

• When using the AC adapter D-AC8, be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter.

• When connecting the DC terminals, be sure to match the  symbols. Inser ting the plugs with too much force may damage them.

To power outlet

AC plug cord

AC adapter

Caution

Getting Started

This camera uses an SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card/ MultiMediaCard if a card is inserted ( icon on the LCD monitor), or in the Built-in memory if no card is inserted ( icon on the LCD monitor). Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.

Open the battery/card cover.

Insert SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard so the label (the side with the



symbol) is facing toward the LCD

monitor and push the card in until it clicks.

Close the battery/card cover.

To remove the card, eject the card by pressing it in the direction indicated by the arrow and pull it out.

 Approximate Number of Recordable Images and

Recorded pixels/Quality levels

• The above table indicates the number of images when using a 16MB SD Memory Card.

• The above table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capture mode, SD Memory Card, etc.

Installing the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard

Battery/Card cover SD Memory Card/

MultiMediaCard

To remove the card, push and pull out

Quality levels

Recorded pixels

Best

()

Better ()

Movie images

(320 × 240)

1600 × 1200 1024 × 768

30 sec. × 3

sets

640 × 480

2048 × 1536

Good

()

28 62

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 Precautions When Using a SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard

•Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the battery/Card cover.

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

•Care should be taken if you remove the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard immediately after using the camera, as the card may be hot.

•Do not remove the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard or tur n the camera off while data is being recorded on the card or transferred to PC using USB cable as this may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged.

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

•Be sure to format unused SD Memor y Card/MultiMediaCard or SD Memor y Card/MultiMediaCard that have been used on another camera.Refer to “Formatting a SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard and the Built-in memory” (p.110) for instructions on formatting.

•Never remove the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard during formatting as this may cause the card to be damaged and become unusable.

•The data on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard may be erased in the following circumstances. Pentax does not accept any liability for data that is erased

• when the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard is mishandled by the user.

• when the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard is exposed to static electricity

or electrical interference.

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

• when the card is ejected, the AC adapter is disconnected or the battery is

removed while the data on the card is being accessed.

• The SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard has a limited ser vice life. If it is not used for a long time, the data on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to make a backup of important data on a PC.

•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.

Write-protect switch

 Data Backup

Very occasionally, data stored in the Built-in memory becomes unreadable. As a backup measure, we recommend that you download important data to a PC or store the data in a media other than the Built-in memory

Getting Started

If the initial settings screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure below to set the display language, Home Town, DST, video output format and current date and time. If the date and time that appear at the bottom right of the LCD monitor when you turn the camera on for the first time is not the current time, follow the instructions for “Changing the Date/Time” (p.114) to set the correct date and time.

Setting the Display Language

You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed from the following: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese.

Turn the camera on.

Use the four-way controller () to select the display language.

The default setting is English.

Press the four-way controller ().

The screen for setting the next item will be displayed.

• You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to “Changing the Display Language” (p.116).

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Language/

Initial settings

NYC

English

City

D.S.T

Exit Ok

Initial Settings

Power switch

Menu button

Four-way controller (

button in the center

) Playback button Display button

Getting Started

Setting the Home Town

You can choose the city (Home Town) in which you will use the camera.

Press the four-way controller () to select the desired city (Home To wn).

Press the four-way controller ().

The screen for setting the next item will be displayed.

• See p.124 for the list of cities and corresponding code names.

• You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to “Setting the World Time” (p.114).

Setting the D.S.T. Mode

You can choose whether or not to display the D.S.T (Daylight Saving Time) mode.

Use the four-way controller () to select (On) or (Off).

The default setting is (Off).

Press the four-way controller ().

The screen for setting the next item will be displayed.

• You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to “Setting the World Time” (p.114).

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Initial Setting

Language/

Exit Ok

Initial Setting

Language/

Exit Ok

City

D.S.T

City

D.S.T

English

NYC

Getting Started

Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time.

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

Press the four-way controller ().

 and  will be displayed above

and below the day.

Use the four-way controller () to change the day and press the four-way controller (

).



and  will be displayed above

and below the year.

Repeat Step cto change the [year] [hour] and [minutes].

Use the Display button to select the 12-hour or 24-hour display format.

1 / 1 / 2003

0 : 00

Date Adjust

Exit Ok

MENU DISP

12/24

1 / 1 / 2003

0 : 00

Date Adjust

Exit Ok

MENU DISP

12/24

Exit

Date Adjust

10 / 20 / 2003

Exit

Date Adjust

10 / 20 / 2003

Exit

0 : 00

DISP

Exit

12/24

DISP

Exit

12/24

Date Adjust

10 / 20 / 2003

Exit

11 : 19 PM

DISP

12/24

Exit

Getting Started

When you have finished the settings, press the OK button when the clock reaches 00 seconds.

The camera is ready to take a picture. When you set date and time except the initial settings, press the OK button again after pressing the OK button when the clock reaches 00 seconds to return to capture mode.

• When the initial settings screen is displayed, you can cancel the settings operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing the MENU button. If this is done, the initial settings screen will be displayed next time you turn the camera on.

• You can change the settings after they have been made. Refer to “Changing the Date/Time”(p.114).

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Quick Start

Taking Still Pictures

For the simplest procedure to take still pictures: The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions.

Press the power switch.

The camera will turn on.

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 size of the subject by pressing the Zoom button.

: makes the subject bigger. : makes the subject smaller.

You can check the size of the subject by looking through the viewfinder.

As there is no focus frame in the viewfinder, be sure to check the focusing area on the LCD monitor.

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Focus Frame

Zoom / / button

Viewfinder

LCD monitor

Display button

Shutter release button Power switch

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Quick Start

Press the shutter release button.

The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 1 second (Instant Review) and recorded on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard or the Built-in memory.(The green and red lamps on the right of the viewfinder blink alternately while the image is being recorded on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard or the Built-in memory.)

Using the Shutter Release Button

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

 Press halfway

When the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway), the focus, exposure and white balance are locked. The shutter speed and aperture settings are only displayed when the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway). You can find the following information on the LCD monitor, the status lamp and the flash lamp.



Autofocus frame

If the subject is in focus, the frame will light green.If the subject is out of focus, the frame will not be displayed.



Focus

status lamp & Flash status lamp

status Focus status lamp (green) Flash status lamp (red) lit Subject is in focus Flash is charged blink Subject is out of focus Flash is charging

You cannot take a picture while the flash is charging.

 Pressed down fully

The picture is taken.

Instant Review

The Instant Review default setting is 1 second.During this time you can delete the image by pressing the button (The [Delete] menu will be displayed.), and selecting [Delete], and then pressing the OK button. You can also record a voice memo by pressing the OK button during Instant Review (☞p.78).

Setting the Instant Review Time

☞

p.48

Quick Start

Playing Back Still Pictures

Quick Start

Playing Back Images

You can display the still picture.

Press the Playback button after taking a picture.

The image taken will be dis-played on the LCD monitor.

Playing Back Previous or Next Images

Still images can be played back one at a time, proceeding either forward or backward.

Press the Playback button after taking a picture.

An image will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

Press the four-way controller ().

displays the previous image.

displays the next image.

LCD monitor

Playback button

Four-way controller (OK button)

Quick Start

Deleting the displayed image.

During this time you can erase the image by pressing the button (The Delete screen will be displayed.), press the four-way controller () to select [Delete], and then pressing the OK button. Press the Playback button again or press the shutter release button halfway to return to capture mode.

• When the screen is changed to the playback screen, the image with the largest file number will be displayed first

• You can enlarge the image displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the Zoom /

button.

• In the case of movie pictures, the first frame will be displayed.

• If there are no images stored, the [No image&sound] message will be displayed.

Zoom Display

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p.79

Exit

File No.

Exit

Exit Ok

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Delete

Cancel

All Images SoundAll Images Sound

100-0020100-0020

Quick Start

How to View the Recorded Images

Instead of using the Built-in memory, images taken with this camera can be recorded on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.You can view the images recorded on the card on the camera itself, transfer them to your PC and print them out.

Viewing images on the camera

One of the advantages of a digital camera is that it enables you to view your pictures immediately after you have taken them.You can check the composition and brightness and take the picture again if you are not satisfied.

Playing Back Still Pictures

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p.79

Viewing images on a TV

If you want to show your pictures to friends, you can display them on your TV monitor.To view images on your TV, connect the camera to the TV with the video cable.

Viewing Images on a TV

☞

p.88

Quick Start

Viewing images on a PC

Once you have installed the USB driver on your PC, you can view recorded images and edit them on your PC just by connecting the camera to the PC with the USB cable and downloading the images. Or you can remove the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard from the camera and transfer the data to your PC using a card reader. If you use a laptop computer, you can transfer the image data by fitting the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard into the card adapter and inserting the card adapter into the card slot. (To remove the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard from the camera and transfer images using another device, refer to the operating manual for the device.)

Viewing Images with your PC ☞p.96 Viewing Images with your Macintosh

☞

p.106

Printing images by a printing service

Prints of images recorded on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard can be ordered in the same way as with conventional photographs by taking the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard to a store that performs printing. The number of prints can be specified and dates can be included in the prints if DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is set before taking the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard to a store that performs DPOF printing.

Setting the Printing Service ☞p.89

Common Operations

Turning the Camera On and Off

Press the power switch. (The power switch is illuminated by a green light.)

The camera will turn on. When the camera is turned on, the lens extends. Press the power switch again to turn the camera off.

Playback Only Mode

Press the power switch on while pressing the Playback button activates the Playback Only mode.

• When the camera turns on in Playback Only mode, the lens does not extend.

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

Playing Back Still Pictures

☞

p.79

Voice Recorder Mode

Holding the power switch down for more than 2 seconds activates the Voice Recording Only mode.(The power switch is illuminated by a red light.)

• To switch from Voice Recording Only mode to Capture Only mode or Playback Only mode, turn the camera off and then turn it on again.

Recording Sound Only

☞

p.76

Power switch

Playback button

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