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.(

☞

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

119

Getting Started

 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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11:1911:19

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

☞

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

☞

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

Common Operations

Using the Button Functions

Capture Mode



button

Changes the flash mode. (☞p.39)



button

Changes the focus mode as follows. (☞p.37) Macro mode (☞p.37) Super macro mode (☞p.37) Infinity-landscape mode (☞p.37) Manual focus mode (☞p.38) Move focusing area (

☞

p.38)



Zoom button

Changes the size of the subject. (☞p.22)



Four-way controller ()

Changes the EV compensation in all modes. (☞p.52) The function registered on the four-way controller can be changed in the Fn settings. (☞p.120) Adjusts the ratio when the digital filter is set to Slim Filter on the virtual mode dial. (☞p.60)



Four-way controller ()

()

Selects self-timer mode, remote control mode and continuous shooting mode. ()

Displays the virtual mode dial and changes the shooting mode Adjusts the focus in mode. (☞p.38)



OK button

Determines the Menu items. (☞p.32)



MENU button

Displays the active menus in [Rec.Mode], [Playback] and [Set-up]. (☞p.32)



Display button

Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (☞p.40, 81)



Playback button

Switches to Playback mode.(☞p.24).

  

  

 



Common Operations

Playback Mode



button

Deletes the image. (☞p.84)



button

Protects the image from erasure.(☞p.87)



Zoom / / button

displays nine images at once.(☞p.82) – + changes the size of the Zoom Display image, displayed on the LCD monitor. (☞p.79)



Four-way controller ()

() Sets the DPOF (☞p.89) for the print service. () Displays the image you wish to view. (☞p.25)



MENU button

Displays the active menus in [Playback] and [Set-up]. (☞p.32)



OK button

Determines the Menu items. (☞p.32)



Display button

Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (☞p.40, 81)



Playback button

Switches to Playback mode.(☞p.24)

• When the camera is turned on in Playback Only mode, pressing the Playback button does not change the mode to the Capture mode. Turn the camera off and turn it on again to switch from playback only mode to capture mode.







  





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Common Operations

Voice Recorder Mode



Shutter release button

When pressed, starts recording, and when pressed again, stops recording.



Four-way controller

() Starts playback. When pressed during playback,

pauses playback. () Selects a recorded file before playback. If there are no recorded indexes:

When () is pressed during playback, rewinds 5 sec-

onds.

When () is pressed during playback, advances 5

seconds. If there are recorded indexes:

When () is pressed during playback, plays back

starting from the previous index.

When () is pressed during playback, plays back

starting from the next index.



Playback button

Switches between Voice Recorder Mode and Playback mode.



MENU button

When pressed during recording, an index can be added.

When the shutter release button is pressed for more than 1 second, recording continues for as long as the button is held down and stops when the button is released.





 

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Common Operations

When you press the MENU button, the menus are displayed on the LCD monitor. You can set functions, save the settings, and change the camera settings on these menus.

How to Set the Menus

When you are making settings from a menu, a guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Press the MENU button.

The menu screen will be displayed.The selected area will be displayed in a green frame.

Press the four-way controller ().

Use the four-way controller () to select the menu screen.

Use the four-way controller () to select an item.

Use the four-way controller () to move the frame up or down.

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

’

If there is a Select screen, use the four-way controller (

)

to move to the Select screen.

When you have finished making the settings, press the OK button to return to the menu.

Press the OK button.

The settings will be saved and the screen will return to capture or playback status.

• If you press any buttons except the OK button before press the OK button and leave the menu screen, any changes to setting will not be saved.

• Even if you press the OK button and leave the menu screen, if you remove the battery before turning off the camera or do not otherwise turn off the camera correctly, any changes to setting will not be saved.

Setting the Menus

Caution

Common Operations

• If you press the shutter release button halfway to leave the menu screen and switch to Capture mode (playback mode in playback only mode), any changes to the setting will not be saved.

• When you display the menu from Capture mode, the [Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed, and when you display the menu from Playback mode, the [Playback] menu will be displayed.

Example of menu operation

MENU button

’

[ Rec.Mode] menu

To the next screen

Select screen

[ Set-up] menu

[ Playback] menu

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels

2048 1556

Quality Level

AWB

White Balance

Multiple

Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Auto

Exit

1/3

Playback

Copy image&Sound Resize Trimming Alarm Slideshow

Exit

1/1

Set-up

Format Sound Start-up Screen

Off

3sec

Date Style Date Adjust World Time

1/3

On On

mm/dd/yy

1/ 1/2003

Off

Exit

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels

2048 1556

Quality Level

AWB

White Balance

Multiple

Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Auto

Exit

2048 1556

AWB

Multiple

Auto

2sec

Off

Parallel Mode

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels

2048 1556 Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

1/3

Alarm

Flash White Balance EV Compensation Digital Zoom AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

1/2

AWB

Multiple

1/3

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

1/3

Rec. Mode

Digital Zoom Instant Review Fast Fwd Movie 3D Mode Memory Sharpness

2/3

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Common Operations

Menu List

 [ Rec.Mode] Menu

: Adjustable

: Any changes made are invalid.

•For “” items, you can change the setting on the menu screen, however, any changes are invalid in actual operation.

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p.41

p.43

p.45

p.46

p.47

p.71

p.63

p.73

p.74

p.49

p.50

p.51

p.52

p.42

p.48

Recorded Pixels

For selecting the size of recorded pixels.

Quality Level

For selecting the image compression rate.

White Balance

For adjusting the color balance according to lighting.

Focusing Area

For changing the Area of the autofocus.

Digital Zoom

For taking digital zoom pictures.

Sensitivity

For setting the Sensitivity.

Instant Review

For setting the instant review time.

Sharpness

For setting the sharpness.

Saturation

For setting the saturation.

Contrast

For setting the contrast.

3D Mode

For taking 3D pictures.

Memory

For saving the shooting function settings when the camera is turned off.

AE Metering

For setting the metering method to determine the exposure.

Fast Fwd Movie

For setting the startup, shutter and button operation sounds.

EV Compensation

For adjusting the exposure between –2.0 and +2.0.

Item

Reference

Description

2048 × 1536



AWB (Auto) [ ]

(Multiple)

Auto

1 sec

Off

Parallel mode

Normal

±0.0

Default Setting







(3D only)



Panorama Picture Mode

320 × 240

























 [ Set-up] Menu

Item Description Reference

Format For formatting the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard

p.110

World Time For setting the world time

p.114

Sound

For setting the startup, shutter, button operation sounds, and the volume

p.111

Date Adjust For adjusting the date and time

p.114

Language/

For changing the language in which menus and messages are displayed

p.116

Video Out For setting the video output format

p.117

Sleep Timeout

For setting the power saving function

p.118

Auto Power Off For turning off the power automatically

p.118

Quick Delete

When this option is turned on, the Delete screen is displayed with [Delete] or [All Images] selected.

p.119

Quick Zoom

For playing back images at the maximum zoom size with the Zoom button pressed only once

p.119

Reset For returning the camera settings to defaults

p.120

p.121

Fn Setting

For registering a function on the four-way controller (

 

)

Start-up Screen For setting the Start-up screen when the camera is turned on.

p.112

Date Style For setting the date style

p.113

 [ Playback] Menu

Item Description Reference

Common Operations

Copy image & Sound

For copying files between the Built-in memory and the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.

Alarm For setting the alarm to ring at a specific time

Slideshow

Recorded images are played successively.

Resize Changes the size of images

Trimming For trimming images

p.95

p.122

p.83

p.92

p.94

Taking Pictures

Changing the Mode

Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing back or erasing images.

Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode

• To change from Capture mode to Playback mode, press the

Playback button.

• To change from Playback mode to Capture mode, press the

Playback button or the shutter release button halfway.

Selecting the Capture Mode

Display the virtual mode dial and select the shooting mode. There are 8 modes to choose from.

Press the four-way controller () in Capture mode.

The virtual mode dial appears.

Move the icon for the desired mode to the top of the dial using the four-way controller (

 ).

The icon will be surrounded by a green frame.

Press the OK button.

Taking Pictures

Setting the Shooting Functions

Standard mode Lets you set all the functions. p.22 Picture mode Lets you set the functions accord-

ing to the situation.There are 7 available modes in Picture mode.

p.54

Night-Scene mode Lets you take dark scenes such as

night views.

p.55

Movie Picture mode Lets you take movies. p.56 Panorama Assist

mode

Lets you take panorama pictures. p.58

3D Image mode Lets you take 3D pictures. p.63 Digital Filter mode Lets you set a color filter. p.60

(Default

setting)

USER mode

Lets you activate the preset function settings simply by turning the camera on.

p.62

Taking Pictures

Selecting the Focus Mode

 Focus Mode

Press the or button in Capture mode.

The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed and the setting is displayed on the LCD monitor. The camera is ready to take the picture in the set focus mode.

• The default setting of the focus mode is [Autofocus mode].

• The zoom position is fixed at the middle and the flash will not discharge in [Super Macro Mode].

• When the movie picture mode (

☞

p.56) is selected, the focus mode is set to Autofocus mode, Infinity-landscape mode and Manual focus mode.

• The flash does not fire in Super Macro mode.

(No icon)

Autofocus mode

The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Use this mode when the distance to the subject is more than 40 cm (1.3 ft).

Macro mode

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx.18 cm – 50 cm (7 inch – 20 inch). When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the camera is focused on the object in the autofocus area.

Infinity-landscape mode Manual focus mode

This mode is used for taking distant objects.

Adjust focus manually by the four-way controller ().

Super macro mode This mode is used when the distance to the subject

is approximately 6 cm – 20 cm.(2.4 inch – 8 inch). The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area continuously pressing with the shutter release button halfway.

Focusing area mode The position of the autofocus area is changed.

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If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder when the focus mode is set on Macro and Super Macro, the range of the resulting picture will differ from what was seen in the viewfinder. Be sure to check the image on the LCD monitor.

Manual Focus

When the mode is set to , the central por tion of the picture is enlarged to full screen on the LCD monitor for focus adjustment. Use the four-way controller to adjust the focus while watching the indicator on the monitor.

For distant focus For closer focus

After the focus is set, press any buttons except the four-way controller () or take a finger off from the four-way controller (). The screen returns to the normal display two seconds later.

• The central portion of the picture is not enlarged when the digital zoom is enabled.

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Changing the Focusing Point

In autofocus mode, you can change the focusing point by moving the autofocus area.

In focusing area mode, press the four-way controller (

) to move the autofocus area.

Press the shutter release button.

To return the autofocus area to its original location, press the button again.

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Selecting the Flash Mode

• The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to , continuous shooting or infinity-landscape.

• In [Auto flash + Red-eye Reduction] and [Flash On + Red-eye Reduction] modes, the flash discharges once to make the pupils of the subject’s eyes smaller shortly before the main flash discharges to take the picture.

Press the button in Capture mode.

The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon is displayed on the LCD monitor. The camera is ready to take the picture in the set flash mode.

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Using the flash in Macro mode may cause the image to be overexposed.

(No icon)

Auto flash

The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.

Auto flash + Red-eye Reduction

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 lighting conditions.

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.

Flash Off

The flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness.

Flash On + Red-eye Reduction

Flash On

The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.

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Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode

You can display information on the LCD monitor when shooting. The display mode can be changed by pressing the Display button.

Display On

Shooting information is displayed.

q Flash mode w Shooting mode e Focus mode r Capture mode t AF frame y Number of recordable images u Date & time i Battery indicator o Card/Built-in memory

Histogram Display

The brightness distribution of the image is displayed. The x-axis shows the brightness (darkest at the left end and brightest at the right end) and the y-axis shows the pixel numbers.

q Histogram w Recorded pixels e Quality level r White balance t AE meter ing y Sensitivity u Card/Built-in memory

Display Off

No shooting information is displayed.

• The AF frame is displayed in Autofocus mode.

• If any of the modes are changed such

as Flash mode, the mode you have changed is displayed for a few seconds.

LCD Monitor Off

Turn off the LCD monitor.

(The LCD monitor is not turned off in Playback mode.)

• The display cannot be turned off in , , and mode.

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Selecting the Recorded Pixels

You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [2048 × 1536], [1600 × 1200], [1024 × 768] and [640 × 480].

Select [Recorded Pixels] on the [ Rec.Mode] menu.

Use the four-way controller () to change the size.

Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

• The recorded pixels is fixed at 320 × 240 pixels in the movie picture mode.

• If you select a large size, the picture may appear distinct when it is printed out.

Recorded Pixels

2048 × 1536 Suited for printing on A4 paper (8 1/2 × 11) 1600 × 1200 Suited for printing on A5 paper 1024 × 768 Suited for printing on postcards

640 × 480 Suited for attaching to E-mails or for creating

websites

Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

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Selecting the Quality Levels

You can choose the image compression rate.The more stars, the clearer the quality and the larger the volume. The recorded pixels setting also changes the picture volume.

Select [Quality Level] on the [ Rec.Mode] menu.

Use the four-way controller () to select the size.

Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

BEST Lowest compression ratio. Suited for photo prints.

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GOOD

Highest compression ratio.Suited for attaching to emails or creating webpages.

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BETTER Standard compression ratio. Suited for viewing the

image on a computer screen.

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Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance)

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

Select [White Balance] on the [ Rec.Mode] menu.

Press the four-way controller ().

The white balance screen will be displayed.

Use the four-way controller () to select the setting.

Press the OK button twice.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

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Rec. Mode

Auto

The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. Daylight Shade

T ungsten Light

Fluorescent Light

Manual

Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.

Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade.

Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or

other tungsten light.

Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent

light.

Use this mode when taking pictures by adjusting the

white balance manually.

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White Balance

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Select [ ] (manual) on the white balance screen.

Point your camera at a blank sheet of paper so that it fills the screen.

Press the Display button.

The white balance is automatically adjusted, [Adjust] is displayed on the LCD monitor and the display returns to the menu screen.

Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

White Balance

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Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area)

You can change the angle of the autofocus area.

Select [Focusing Area] on the [ Rec.Mode] menu.

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

Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

The AF area does not appear in the viewfinder.Always check the focusing area on the LCD monitor.

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Normal range

The autofocus range becomes smaller.(Spot)

Multiple Spot

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Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering)

You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure.

Select [AE Metering] on the [ Rec.Mode] menu.

Use the four-way controller () to change the metering mode.

Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

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When is selected, the metering point moves in correspondence with movement of the focusing area.

Rec. Mode

Multi segment

The exposure is determined by the entire screen.

Center-weighted

The exposure is determined mainly by the center of the screen.

Spot

The exposure is determined by the small area in the center of the screen only.

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Setting the Sensitivity

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

 Sensitivity

Select [Sensitivity] on the [ Rec.Mode] menu.

Use the four-way controller () to select the sensitivity.

Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

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Rec. Mode

Auto

The camera sets the sensitivity automatically.

100 200

• The lower the sensitivity, the sharper the image and the less noise.The shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.

• The higher the sensitivity, the faster the shutter speed in low light conditions to reduce camera shake, but the image may be affected by noise.

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Setting the Instant Review time (Instant Review)

You can choose the Instant Review time from 0.5sec., 1sec., 2sec., 3sec., 4sec., 5sec. or off (no display).

Select [Instant Review] on the [ Rec.Mode] menu.

Use the four-way controller () to select the display time.

Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

The Instant Review setting is saved when the camera is turned off.

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Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

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Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines.

Select [Sharpness] on the [ Rec.Mode] menu.

Use the four-way controller () to change the setting from [Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)].

Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

Rec. Mode

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Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)

You can set the color saturation.

Select [Saturation] on the [ Rec.Mode] menu.

Use the four-way controller () to change the setting from [Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)].

Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

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Saturation Contrast EV Compensation

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Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)

You can set the image contrast.

Select [Contrast] on the [ Rec.Mode] menu.

Use the four-way controller () to change the setting from [Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)].

Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

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EV Compensation

You can take pictures that are intentionally over-exposed or under-exposed.

Select [EV Compensation] on the [ Rec. Mode] menu.

Use the four-way controller () to select the EV setting in the range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps.

To brighten, set positive +. To darken, set negative

–.

Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

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)

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The light metering method is either center-weighted or spot when the EV setting is adjusted.

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area

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Setting the Functions (Standard Mode)

In Standard mode ( ), you can set all the camera functions.

Press the four-way controller () in Capture mode.

The virtual mode dial appears.

Use the four-way controller () to select Standard mode (

Press the OK button.

Set the functions you want to use.

Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions”(p.36 to p.52) for details of how to set the functions.

Press the shutter release button.

The picture is taken.

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Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture mode)

You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene.

 Picture mode

There are nine available modes in Picture mode.

Press the four-way controller () in Capture mode.

The virtual mode dial appears.

Use the four-way controller () to select the Picture mode dial ( ).

The default setting is ( ). The Picture mode dial appears.

Press the four-way controller () to select the desired mode.

Use the four-way controller () to move the icon for the Picture mode you want to set at the top of the dial.

Press the OK button.

The Picture mode is selected.

Press the shutter release button.

The picture is taken.

In Picture mode, the EV compensation, saturation, contrast, sharpness and white balance are automatically set to their default settings.You can change the settings.

Landscape Enables to take landscape photos with bright colors. Flower Enables to take flower photos bright in color.

Surf & Snow Enables to take clear photos at dazzling places like beaches and

snow covered mountains.

Sunset

Enables to reproduce beautiful colors for sunrise and sunset photos.

Portrait Self-Portrait

Enables to take portraits with spatial effect, by emphasizing the person. Enables you to take pictures of yourself or to be included in pictures.

Autumn Colors

Enables you to take colorful photos of trees in autumn.

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Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode)

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

Press the four-way controller () in Capture mode.

The virtual mode dial appears.

Use the four-way controller () to move the icon for night-scene mode ( ) at the top of the dial.

Press the OK button.

Press the shutter release button.

The picture is taken.

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The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes.To prevent camera shaking, secure the camera on a tripod or other surface.

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Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode)

This mode enables you to take moving images and sound. The maximum length of one recording (1 set) is approximately 30 seconds.

Press the four-way controller () in Capture mode.

The virtual mode dial appears.

Use the four-way controller () to display the Movie Picture mode

at the top of the dial.

Press the OK button.

q Flash off mar k w Movie picture mode icon e Recordable time for next set r Number of remaining sets t Card/Built-in memory

Press the shutter release button.

Shooting will start.You can change the size of the image using the Zoom button.

: makes the image bigger. : makes the image smaller.

Press the shutter release button.

Shooting will end.

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Keeping the shutter release button pressed

If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second, pictures will be taken for as long as you keep the button pressed. Shooting stops when you take a finger off from the shutter release button.

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• The flash will not discharge in Movie Picture mode.

• Infinity-landscape shooting is not possible in Movie Picture mode.

• The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Movie Picture mode.

• Sound cannot be recorded when [Fast Fwd Movie] is set to ON.

• Autofocus mode, Infinity-landscape mode and Manual focus mode can be set in Movie Picture mode.

• Only the digital zoom can be used to change the size of the image in Movie Picture mode.Use the LCD monitor when recording a movie picture.

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Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)

You can take a number of images and join them together to form a panorama picture.The panorama software provided with the camera and a computer that supports Windows are necessary for joining the images.

Press the four-way controller () in Capture mode.

The virtual mode dial appears.

Use the four-way controller () to display the Panorama Assist mode (

) at the top of the dial.

Press the four-way controller ().

Use the four-way controller to choose the direction in which the images will be joined.

 Joins the images at the left.  Joins the images at the right.  Joins the images at the top.  Joins the images at the bottom.

The example shows the images when

 is selected.

Take the first picture.

Press the shutter release button to take the first image.The right edge of the image is displayed in transparent form on the left of the LCD monitor.

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Move the camera to the right and take the second picture.

Repeat the above procedure to take the third and subsequent pictures.

Press the OK button.

The screen returns to Step v.

To cancel Panorama mode, change to another mode.

• The camera cannot join the images.Use the panorama software provided with the camera.

• Continuous shooting is not possible in Panorama Assist mode.

• A computer that supports Windows is necessary for joining images to form a panorama picture.(The software provided with the camera is not supported by Macintosh.)

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Taking Pictures with Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode)

You can take pictures using digital filters.The filters consist of color filters such as red, blue and green, and a slim filter that produces a slim effect.

 Color Filters

Eight color filters are provided: black-and-white, sepia, red, pink, violet, blue, green and yellow.When you select a color filter in the Digital Filter mode, the display on the LCD monitor is filtered with the selected color, and the pictures are taken in that color.

 Slim Filter

You can set the degree of slimness in 8 steps vertically or horizontally.

Press the four-way controller () in Capture mode.

The virtual mode dial is displayed.

Use the four-way controller () to select the Digital Filter mode .

Press the four-way controller ().

The filter options screen is displayed.

Use the four-way controller () to select the filter you want to use.

Press the OK button.

Press the shutter release button.

The picture is taken.

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Setting the slim filter

When you select the slim filter in Digital Filter Mode, the slimness setting screen is displayed.

Use the four-way controller () to set the slimness.

Decreases slimness. Increases slimness.

Press the OK button.

The camera returns to digital filter mode.

• The digital zoom cannot be used when the slim filter is selected.

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Using Preset Function Settings (User Mode)

In User mode, you can take pictures using the functions and settings registered in advance in User mode.

Press the four-way controller () in Capture mode.

The virtual mode dial appears.

Use the four-way controller () to select User mode ( ).

Press the OK button.

Press the shutter release button.

The picture is taken.

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Taking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode)

You can take 3D pictures using the LCD monitor and view them by the parallel method or cross method (p.65).If you print out the 3D pictures and look at them through the 3D image viewer provided, the image will appear in three dimensions.

Select the viewing mode.

The default setting is [Parallel].If you do not need to switch to [Cross], go to Step b.

Press the MENU button.

The [ Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.

Press the four-way controller () to select [3D Mode].

Use the four-way controller () to select [Parallel].

To view the picture with the 3D image viewer, select [Parallel]. You can also view it without the image viewer.

Press the OK button.

The 3D image mode screen appears again.

Take the pictures

Press the four-way controller () in Capture mode.

The virtual mode dial appears.

Use the four-way controller () to select the 3D mode

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Press the OK button.

The screen for taking the first image appears in the left half of the LCD monitor.

Take the first image.

Hold the camera so that the subject is in the middle of the left half of the screen and press the shutter release button.The image is displayed in the left half of the LCD monitor.The right half of the screen is for taking the second image.

Move the camera to the right without changing your stance.

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Take the second image.

Make sure that the subject is in the middle of the right half of the screen and press the shutter release button.

• To cancel the 3D image mode change to another Capture mode.

• A clear three-dimensional effect will not be achieved if the two images are taken in widely different positions (heights) or are not straight.When taking a person, you are recommended to ask your model to stay as still as possible and to take the second picture as quickly as you can.It is easier to take the pictures if you use a tripod or appropriate base.

• As a guide, the camera should be moved about 1/40 of the distance between the camera and the subject. For example, if the subject is 3m away, the distance the camera should be moved will be 3m÷40=7.5cm. However, as the way people see three-dimensional images differs from person to person, there is no need to be too concerned. Refer to the table below for a simple guide to how far to move the camera.

Distance to subject Camera movement

0.1 m

0.5 cm

0.3 m 1 cm

0.5 m

1.5 cm

1 m

2.5 cm

3 m

7.5 cm

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 Viewing 3D pictures by the parallel method and cross

method

As our eyes are positioned about 6 – 7 cm apart, there is a very slight deviation between what we see with our right eye and what we see with our left eye.The difference is processed by our brain to produce a three-dimensional image.This principle is applied to taking and viewing 3D pictures. 3D pictures can be viewed by the parallel method where the left and right lines of vision are virtually parallel, as when looking at a distant scene, or the cross method where the left and right lines of vision are crossed, as when you cross your eyes. A certain amount of practice may be necessary to view 3D pictures without using the viewer.

 How to Assemble the 3D Image Viewer

Assemble the 3D image viewer supplied with the camera as shown below.

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 How to view 3D pictures using the 3D image viewer

Print out the pictures so that they are about 11cm or 12cm wide and place the divider of the 3D image viewer in the middle of the two.

As the distance between the left and right eyes differs from person to person, some people may have difficulty obtaining a three-dimensional effect even when looking at prints that are the same size.It may be especially difficult if the pictures are very large or very small.Try different sizes until the right effect is achieved.

• Never look at the sun through the 3D image viewer.

• Do not leave the 3D image viewer where it is exposed to direct sunlight as this may lead to fire.

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 Example of a 3D picture

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Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode)

Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed.

z Press the four-way controller ()

button to display on the LCD monitor.

x Press the shutter release button.

Pictures will be taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. Shooting stops when you take a finger off from the shutter release button.

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• You can continue shooting until the SD Memory Card/ MultiMediaCard is full.

• The interval will vary according to the [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality Level] setting.

• The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode.

• Continuous shooting is not available for Movie Picture, Panorama Assist and 3D Image modes.

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Using the Self-Timer

The picture will be taken 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

Press the four-way controller () in Capture mode to dis- play on the LCD monitor.

Press the shutter release button.

The self-timer is engaged and the self-timer lamp lights.The picture is taken approximately 3 seconds after the self-timer lamp starts to blink.

• If you turn the LCD monitor on, the second count will be displayed.

• To cancel the self-timer, press the four-way controller or the Menu button while the second count is displayed.

• In 3D Image mode, both the first and second images will be taken with the self-timer engaged.

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Using the Remote Control Unit (optional)

You can take pictures using the remote control F (optional).

z Press the four-way controller () in

Capture mode to display ( ) on the LCD monitor.

The self-timer lamp will blink and the camera is ready to take pictures.

Press the shutter release button on the remote control unit.

The self-timer lamp will blink rapidly and the picture will be taken after approximately three seconds.

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• The buttons on the camera can be used in the same way.

• Please ensure that the remote control unit is no more than 4 meters away from the front of the camera.

• To take a picture immediately after pressing the shutter release button on the remote control unit, press the four-way controller in step z to display on the LCD monitor.

• You can use the remote control E (optional) to operate the zoom.

 Life of the Battery for the Remote Control Unit

A signal can be sent from the remote control unit to the camera approximately 30,000 times.If the batter y needs changing, contact your nearest Pentax customer service center. (A charge is made for changing the battery.)

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Using the Zoom

You can use the zoom to take pictures in Tele or Wide mode.

Press the Zoom button in Capture mode.

makes the subject larger

makes the subject smaller

When the digital zoom function is disabled, you can take pictures at up to 3 times magnification using the optical zoom. When the digital zoom is enabled, you can further enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equivalent to 12 times.

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Enabling the Digital Zoom Function

Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The [ Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed.

Press the four-way controller () to select [Digital Zoom].

Use the four-way controller () to select [On].

Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take a picture.

• When you turn the LCD monitor off, the digital zoom is

disabled even if the digital zoom function is set to On.

• If [Slim] has been selected for the digital filter, you cannot use the digital zoom.

• When you use the digital zoom function, the object should be focused by the LCD monitor.

Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting ☞p.74

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Taking Time-lapse Movie Pictures (Fast Fwd Movie)

This mode lets you take movie pictures at a delayed frame rate so that when you play the movie back, the action appears speeded up.This function is useful for recording a blooming flowers, etc.

Press the MENU button in Movie Picture mode.

The [ Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed.

Press the four-way controller () to select [Fast Fwd Movie].

Use the four-way controller () to choose [Off (×1)], [×2], [×5], [×10], [×20], [×50] or [×100].

Press the OK button.

Press the shutter release button.

Shooting in Fast Forward Movie mode starts.

• Off (×1) is the normal setting for movie pictures (12 frames per second). Each time ×2 or ×5 is selected, the number of frames taken per second is reduced to 1/2 or 1/5.

• As movie pictures are normally played back at the rate of 12 frames per second, movies taken at ×2 are played back twice as fast and movies taken at ×5 are played back five times as fast.

• Sound cannot be recorded. Movie Picture Mode

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Saving the Menu Items (Memory)

You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the camera is turned off. If you select [On], the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off.If you select [Off], the settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off.

• Menu items not included in [Memory] will also be saved in the settings selected on the menus for each function when the camera is turned off.

• The zoom position setting in the digital zoom range will not be saved even if [Zoom Position] is set to On in [Memory].

• [Memory] can be set separately in User mode and other shooting modes.

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Default Setting

The flash mode setting on the button is saved.

Focus Mode The focus mode setting is saved.

Item Description

White Balance

The [White Balance] setting on the [Rec.Mode] menu is saved.

AE Metering

The [AE Metering] setting on the [Rec.Mode] menu is saved.

File #

The file number is saved.If a new SD Memory Card/ MultiMediaCard is inserted,the sequential file number is assigned.

Digital Zoom

The [Digital Zoom] setting on the [Rec.Mode] menu is saved.

Sensitivity

The [Sensitivity] setting on the [Rec.Mode] menu is saved.

Zoom Position The zoom position setting is saved.

DISPLAY The LCD monitor display mode is saved.

EV Compensation The set EV compensation value is saved.

MF The manual focus position is saved.

Taking Pictures

Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

Press the four-way controller (

) to select [Memory].

Press the four-way controller ().

[Memory] menu will be displayed.

Use the four-way controller () to select the item.

Use the four-way controller () to select [On] or [Off].

Press the OK button twice.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

Functions set with the Capture Mode on User will be registered in User mode.

 Functions registered in User mode

Default setting

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Recording and Playback

You can record sound. The recordable time is displayed on the LCD monitor according to how much space is available on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.

z Press the power switch for more than 2 seconds.

The power switch is illuminated by a red light. The recordable time is displayed on the LCD monitor.

 Remaining recordable time  Recording time

x Press the shutter release button.

Recording starts.The self-timer lamp and flash status lamp light during recording.

c Press the shutter release button.

Recording stops.The remaining recordable time is displayed.

v To exit Voice Recorder mode, turn the camera off.

• When you press the power switch, the lens extends, then retracts immediately and the camera enters the Voice Recorder mode.

• Sound is saved in WAVE monaural files.

• The microphone is located on the front of the camera. Aim the camera to obtain the best sound.

• An index can be added by pressing the MENU button during recording.

• When the shutter release button is pressed for more than 1 second after recording has started, recording continues for as long as the button is held down and stops when the button is released.

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Recording Sound (Voice Recorder Mode)

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Playing Back Sound

You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recorder Mode.

Enter the Voice Recorder Mode and press the Playback button.

Use the four-way controller () to select the recording you want to play back.

Press the four-way controller ().

Playback will start.

 The following operations can be performed during play-

back.

Four-way controller () Pauses playback

Press again to resume playback

If there are no recorded indexes:

Four-way controller () Rewinds 5 seconds Four-way controller () Advances 5 seconds

If there are recorded indexes:

Four-way controller () Plays back from the previous data

Four-way controller () Plays back from the next data Zoom / / button ( ) Increases the volume Zoom / / button ( ) Reduces the volume

Press the four-way controller ().

Playback will end.

Press the Playback button.

The camera will switch to the Voice Recorder Mode.

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You can add a voice memo to a captured image.

Enter the playback mode and choose the image to which you want to add a voice memo with the four-way controller (

).

The voice memo screen will be displayed on the LCD monitor while the image is displayed.

Press the OK button.

Recording starts.You can record for up to 30 seconds.

Press the OK button.

Recording stops.

• A voice memo cannot be added to an image which already has a voice memo.

• appears on the screen when a voice memo is added.

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Playing Back Still Pictures

See “Playing Back Images”(p.24), or “Playing Back Previous or Next Images” (p.25).

Zoom Display

You can display images magnified up to a maximum of 4 times. A guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during magnification. (The magnification varies depending on the number of recorded pixels.)

Enter the Playback mode and choose the image you want to magnify with the four-way controller (

).

Press / on the Zoom/ / button.

The image will be magnified (1× to 4×). If you keep pressing ( ), the magnification of image will be changed continuously.

 The following operations can be performed while the magni-

fied image is displayed.

Four-way controller () : Moves the position to be magnified Zoom / / button ( ) :Makes the image larger Zoom / / button ( ) : Makes the image smaller Display button :Turns the guide marks on/off

Press the MENU button.

Zoom playback will end.

• The movie pictures cannot be magnified.

•

If the camera is turned on in Playback Only mode, pressing the Playback button will not change the mode to Capture mode.Turn the camera off and then turn it on again.

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You can play back Movie pictures. A guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during playback.You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recorder mode at the same time.

Enter the Playback mode and choose the movie picture you want to play back with the four-way controller (

).

Press the four-way controller ().

Playback will start.

 The following operations can be performed during playback.

Four-way controller (): Reverse playback Four-way controller (): Forward playback Four-way controller (): Pause Display button: Changes the Display mode

 The following operations can be performed while Pause is

engaged.

Four-way controller (): Frame reverse Four-way controller (): Frame forward Four-way controller (): Releases the Pause function Display button: Changes the Display mode

Press the four-way controller ().

Movie playback will end.

Press the Playback button.

The camera will return to Capture mode.

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Displaying shooting information in Playback mode

Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing the Display button switches the information displayed.

Display On

Displays shooting information.

q Folder name w File name e Protect symbol r Four-way controller operation guide t Shooting date and time y Battery symbol u Card or Built-in memory icon

Histogram Display

Displays the brightness distribution across the image.The horizontal axis shows brightness (left end is darkest, and right end is brightest), and the vertical axis shows the pixels.

q Histogram w Recorded pixels e Quality r White balance t AE metering y Sensitivity u F number i Shutter speed o Card/Built-in memory

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Nine-image Display

You can display nine images at the same time.

Enter the Playback mode and choose an image with the four-way controller (

).

Press / on the Zoom button / .

Nine images will be displayed with the selected image in the center. Choose an image with the four-way controller (). When 10 or more images have been recorded, the previous 9 images will be displayed if you press the four-way controller () while an image on the left row is selected. If you press the fourway controller () while an image on the right row is selected, next 9 images will be displayed.

Press / on the Zoom button / .

The screen will return to single-image display of the selected image. *In case of movies, a single-frame image will be displayed.

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Slideshow

You can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card/ MultiMediaCard continuously.

Enter the Playback mode and choose the image with which to start the slideshow with the four-way controller (

).

Press the MENU button.

The [ Playback] menu will be displayed.

Select [Slideshow] with the fourway controller (

).

Use the four-way controller () to change the playback interval.

Choose from the following:3 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec, 15 sec, 20 sec, 25 sec, 30 sec.

Press the OK button.

Playback will start at the set interval.

• If you press the OK button during continuous playback, the slideshow will stop.

• The slideshow will continue until you press any button.

• Movie pictures and pictures with a voice memo will be played through to the end before the next picture is played back, regardless of the set playback interval.

• Recordings made in Voice Recorder mode are not played back.

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Erasing a Single Image or Voice Memo

Enter the Playback mode and choose the image or voice memo you want to erase with the four-way controller (

).

Press the button.

The Delete screen will be displayed.

Select [Delete] with the four-way controller (

).

Press the OK button.

• You can also delete images from Instant Review (p.48).

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You cannot erase protected ( ) images (with the symbol).

• If [Quick Delete] is set to On in the [ Set-up] menu, Step c can be omitted.

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Erasing a Voice Memo only

If an image has a voice memo, you can erase the voice memo without erasing the image.

Enter the Playback mode and choose the image with the voice memo that you want to erase with the four-way controller (

).

Press the button.

The Delete screen will be displayed.

Select [Sound Delete] with the four-way controller (

).

Press the OK button.

Select [Delete] in step c above to erase both the image and the voice memo.

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Erasing All Images

You can erase all the images and sound at once.

• Once erased, images cannot be restored.

• Protected images/sound cannot be erased.

Enter the Playback mode and press the button twice.

The Delete All screen will be displayed.

Select [Delete All] with the fourway controller (

).

Press the OK button.

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Protecting Images/sound from Deletion (Protect)

You can protect images/sound from being accidentally erased.

Enter the Playback mode and choose the image/sound you want to protect with the four-way controller (

).

Press the button.

The Protect screen will be displayed.

Select [Protect] with the four-way controller (

).

Press the OK button.

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Select [Unprotect] in step cto release the Protect setting.

• If the image is protected, the symbol is displayed when the image/sound is played back.

Protecting All Images

You can protect all the images.

Enter the Playback mode.

Press the button twice.

The Protect all screen will be displayed.

Select [Protect] with the four-way controller ().

Press the OK button.

Select [Unprotect] in step cto cancel the Protect setting on all the images.

Even protected images/sound will be erased by formatting the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.

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Viewing Images on a TV

By using the AV cable, you can capture and play back images on a TV or other equipment with a video IN jack.Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable.

Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable.

Connect the other end of the AV cable to the image input terminal and sound input terminal on the TV.

Turn the TV and camera on.

Changing the Video Output Format ☞p.117

If you intend to use the camera for a long time, use of the AC adapter (optional) is recommended. Refer to the operating manual for the TV or equipment to which the camera is connected.

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You can pr int the images on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard using a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatible printer or at a printing service.

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)

Printing Single Image

Set the following items for each image.

 Copies

Set the number of prints up to a maximum of 99.

 Date

Specify whether you want the date imprinted on the print or not.

Enter the Playback mode, use the four-way controller (

) to choose the image for which you want to make

DPOF settings.

Press the four-way controller () button.

The DPOF menu will be displayed.

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Use the four-way controller () to select the number of prints, then press the four-way controller ().

The frame will move to [Date].

Use the four-way controller () to select whether to insert the date or not.

(On):The date will be imprinted

(Off)

The date will not be imprinted

Press the OK button.

Prints can be made according to the settings.

• If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, the previously set number of prints and On/Off date setting will be displayed.

• To cancel DPOF settings, set the number of prints to 0 and press the OK button.

• You cannot set the printing service for movie pictures or sound-only files.

• Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab., the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even if the DPOF setting was made.

• DPOF settings cannot be made on the images saved in the Built-in memory.Copy them to the SD Memory Card/ MultiMediaCard (p.95) and make DPOF settings.

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Printing All Images

Enter the Playback mode and press the four-way controller (

).

Press the Display button.

Use the four-way controller () to select the number of prints.

You can pr int up to 99 copies.

Press the four-way controller ().

The frame will move to [Date].

Use the four-way controller () to select [On] or [Off].

(On): The date will be printed.

(Off): The date will not be printed.

Press the OK button.

Prints can be made according to the settings.

• The setting for a single image will be cancelled.

• When you specify the number of prints in the DPOF setting, the number applies to all the images.Before printing, check that the number is correct.

• The setting is not possible for movie pictures.

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Changing the Image Size

By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the file smaller than the original. After changing the size, the image can be saved as a new image or written over the original image.

Press the MENU button.

Press the four-way controller ().

The [ Playback] menu will be displayed.

Press the four-way controller () to select [Resize].

Press the four-way controller ().

The Resize screen will be displayed.

Use the four-way controller ()to choose the image you want to resize.

Editing Images

Menu button

Four-way controller (OK button in the center)

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Press the OK button.

Press the four-way controller () to select [Recorded pixels].

Press the four-way controller ().

The select frame moves to [Quality Level].

Press the four-way controller () to select [Quality Level].

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Press the OK button.

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Press the four-way controller () to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].

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Press the OK button.

The image will be resized.

• Movie pictures cannot be resized.

• You cannot select a larger size than that of the original image.

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Trimming Images

You can tr im part of a picture and save it as a separate image.

Press the MENU button.

Press the four-way controller ().

The [ Playback] menu will be displayed.

Press the four-way controller () to select [Trimming].

Press the four-way controller ().

The image that can be trimmed.

Choose the image you want to trim with the four-way controller (

).

Press the OK button.

The trimming screen will be displayed.

Trim the image.

 Operations available on the Trimming screen.

Zoom/ / button:

Changes the size of the image

Four-way controller

()

: Moves the trimming position

up, down, right and left

MENU button: Returns to the screen for

selecting an image to trim

Press the OK button.

The trimmed image will be saved as a separate image with same quality level and recorded pixels of the original image.

• Movie pictures cannot be trimmed.

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You can copy files from the Built-in memory to the SD Memory Card/ MultiMediaCard and vice versa. When files are copied from the Built-in memory to the card, all the files are copied at once.When files are copied from the card to the Built-in memory, the files are checked one at a time before being copied.

Press the MENU button.

Press the four-way controller ().

The [ Playback] menu is displayed.

Press the four-way controller () to select [Copy Image & Sound].

Press the four-way controller ().

The File Copy screen is displayed.Choose the copying method you want to use.

To copy from the Built-in memory to the SD Memory Card/ MultiMediaCard

Select the copying method.

Select



and press the OK button. All the files will be copied to the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.

To copy from the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard to the Built-in memory

Select the copying method.

Select



and press the OK button.

Use the four-way controller () to select the file you want to copy.

Press the OK button.

The selected file will be copied to the Built-in memory.

• If the image has a voice memo attached, the sound file will be copied at the same time as the image.

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When a file is copied from the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard to the Built-in memory, it is assigned a new file name.

• Be sure to turn the camera off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.

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Viewing Images with your PC

By using the provided USB cable (I-USB7) or card reader and image-browser software, you can transfer images recorded with the camera to your PC and edit them or print them out. This section explains how to view images on your PC using the provided software (S-SW8).

About the included software

The included CD-ROM (S-SW8) contains the following software:

- USB driver

- Image viewing software (ACDSee™)

- Panorama software (ACD Photostitcher)

System environment

OS: Windows 98/98 SE/2000/Me

Windows XP Home Edition/Professional CPU: Pentium or later recommended Memory: 64MB or more Hard disk space: 15MB or more Standard equipped USB port

To view movie pictures on your PC, Direct X 8.0 or later and Media Player pre-installed on system, or QuickTime 3.0 or later are required. For Windows Me/XP, Media Player pre-installed on system, QuickTime 3.0 or later is required.

• Not compatible with Windows 95/NT.

• When you connect the camera to your PC, you are recommended to use the AC adapter D-AC8.If the batter y power runs out while image data is being transferred, the data may be lost.

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Installing the software

The procedures for installing the necessary software are explained.

• If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP

(Professional), Please Login as an administrator user before starting installation. Refer to your PC’s operating manual for instructions on how to login.

Turn on your computer.

Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW8) into your CD-ROM drive.

The PENTAX Software Installer screen will appear.

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If the PENTAX Software Installer screen is not displayed

Follow the procedure below to display the screen.

1) Double click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop.

2) Double click the [CD-ROM Drive (S-SW8)] icon.

3) Double click the [Setup.exe] icon.

Click your applicable language.

You can choose the language from the following:English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese.

Installing the USB Driver

Click the [USB Driver] on the Software Installer screen.

The InstallShield Wizard screen will appear. Follow the instruction on the screen. Complete InstallShield Wizard screen will appear.

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Click [Next] and then click [Finish].

Reboot your computer after the screen closes.

Turn your camera off and plug the USB cable into your camera and into an available USB port on your computer.

Turn your camera on.

Your computer will automatically detect the camera as new hardware and window will display a notification confirming [Hardware Found :PENTAX OPTIO S] (Windows XP) or [Search for the best driver for y our device (Recommended)] (Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000) in the task bar recognized area to begin the installation.

Double click [My Computer] on the desktop.

When the installation is completed, your camera can then be found in the [My Computer] window as [Removable Disk]. Make sure that “ Removable Disk ” is displayed in the [My computer] window.

• In the case of Windows XP, if the SD Memory Card/ MultiMediaCard has a volume label attached, the content of the volume label will be displayed instead of [Removable Disk]. If the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard is new and has not been formatted, the manufacturer and capacity of the card may be displayed.

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