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

Regarding copyrights

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

Regarding trademarks

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

• SDHC logo ( ) is a trademark.

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

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

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

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

Regarding PictBridge

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

Regarding Product Registration

In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. Refer to “Connecting to a Computer” (p.199) for more information.

To users of this camera

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

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

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

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

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

USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY

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

Warning

Caution

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

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

About the Camera

Warning

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

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

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

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

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

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

Caution

• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI88. The battery could explode or catch fire.

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

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

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

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

• Precautions for D-LI88 Battery Usage:

- BATTERY MAY EXPLODE OR FIRE IN MISTREATED.

- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.

- DO NOT CHARGE EXCEPT SPECIFIED CHARGING CONDITION.

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

- DO NOT CRUSH OR MODIFY.

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

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

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

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

About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter

Warning

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

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

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

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

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

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

Caution

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

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

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

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

• Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI88. This can cause overheating, explosion or malfunctions.

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

Care to be Taken During Handling

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Refer to “Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card” (p.37) regarding the SD Memory Card.

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

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

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

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

• The AC plug cord supplied with the camera is for exclusive use with the battery charger D-BC88. Do not use it with any other equipment.

• Storing the battery fully charged may decrease the battery performance. Avoid storing it especially in high temperatures. If the battery is left inserted and the camera is not used for a long time, the battery will over-discharge and shorten the battery’s service life.

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

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

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

Contents ...........................................................................................7

Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................13

Camera Features.................................................................................14

Checking the Contents of the Package ..........................................17

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

Names of Operating Parts..............................................................19

Monitor Indications .........................................................................20

Getting Started 27

Attaching the Strap.............................................................................28

Powering the Camera .........................................................................29

Charging the Battery.......................................................................29

Installing the Battery.......................................................................30

Using the AC Adapter.....................................................................33

Installing the SD Memory Card..........................................................35

Number of Images Recordable on an SD Memory Card................38

Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................39

Starting-up in the Playback Mode...................................................40

Initial Settings .....................................................................................41

Setting the Display Language.........................................................41

Setting the Date and Time ..............................................................45

Vertical Snap Setting......................................................................46

Common Operations 49

Understanding the Button Functions ...............................................50

A Mode .........................................................................................50

Q Mode ........................................................................................52

Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode...................................54

Setting the Camera Functions...........................................................55

Operating the Menus ......................................................................55

Menu List ........................................................................................59

Taking Pictures 63

Taking Still Pictures............................................................................64

Taking Pictures...............................................................................64

Setting the Shooting Mode .............................................................67

Using the Face Recognition Function.............................................70

Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) .......................72

Taking Pictures in the Custom Settings (Program Mode) ..............73

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode) ..........................74

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

Simple Cellphone-style Picture Taking (Vertical Snap) .................. 78

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

Digital SR/Fireworks/Candlelight Mode) ..................................81

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

Natural Skin Tone Mode) .........................................................82

Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode) ........................................ 84

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) ......................................... 85

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

Sport Mode) .............................................................................86

Taking Pictures Indoors (Party Mode) ............................................87

Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode) ..............................................88

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode) ..........................89

Using the Self-timer........................................................................91

Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting/

Burst Shooting Mode) ..............................................................92

Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode) ..................... 94

Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode).................... 96

Setting the Shooting Functions.........................................................99

Selecting the Flash Mode...............................................................99

Selecting the Focus Mode............................................................101

Selecting the Recorded Pixels......................................................104

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) .................................... 106

Adjusting the White Balance.........................................................107

Setting the AE Metering................................................................109

Setting the Sensitivity ...................................................................110

Setting Blink Detection .................................................................111

Setting Pixel Track SR..................................................................112

Setting the Instant Review............................................................113

Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)...................................114

Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)......................................114

Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)..........................................115

Setting the Date Imprint Function .................................................116

Calling Up a Specific Function......................................................117

Recording Movies.............................................................................119

Recording a Movie........................................................................119

Selecting the Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies .........121

Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function............ 122

Saving the Settings (Memory) .........................................................123

Playing Back and Deleting Images 125

Playing Back Images ........................................................................126

Playing Back Still Pictures............................................................126

Playing Back a Movie ...................................................................127

Multi-Image Display ......................................................................128

Using the Playback Function........................................................130

Slideshow .....................................................................................133

Registering/Playing Back Images in the FAVORITE Folder.........135

Rotating the Image .......................................................................138

Zoom Playback.............................................................................139

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

Playback) ...............................................................................140

Deleting Images ................................................................................142

Deleting a Single Image/Sound File .............................................142

Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files..................................144

Deleting All Images and Sound Files............................................146

Recovering Deleted Images .........................................................147

Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) ........148

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment...................................... 151

Editing and Printing Images 153

Editing Images ..................................................................................154

Changing the Image Size (Resize) ...............................................154

Cropping Images ..........................................................................155

Using the Digital Filters.................................................................156

Red-eye Compensation................................................................160

Adding a Frame (Frame Composite)............................................161

Editing Movies ..............................................................................164

Copying Images and Sound Files.................................................166

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)................................................168

Printing Single Images..................................................................168

Printing All Images........................................................................170

Printing Using PictBridge ................................................................171

Changing the USB Connection Mode...........................................171

Connecting the Camera to the Printer..........................................172

Printing Single Images..................................................................173

Printing All Images........................................................................175

Printing Using the DPOF Settings ................................................176

Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer.....................................176

Recording and Playing Back Sound 177

Recording Sound (Voice Recording) ..............................................178

Setting the Voice Recording Function ..........................................178

Recording Sound..........................................................................179

Playing Back Sound .....................................................................180

Adding a Voice Memo to Images.....................................................181

Recording a Voice Memo .............................................................181

Playing Back a Voice Memo.........................................................182

Settings 183

Camera Settings................................................................................184

Formatting an SD Memory Card...................................................184

Changing the Sound Settings .......................................................185

Changing the Date and Time........................................................186

Setting the World Time.................................................................189

Changing the Display Language ..................................................191

Changing the Naming Rule of the Folder .....................................192

Changing the Video Output Format..............................................193

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display ........................................ 194

Using the Power Saving Function ................................................195

Setting Auto Power Off.................................................................196

Changing the Start-up Screen ......................................................197

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ...........................................198

Connecting to a Computer 199

Setting Up Your Computer...............................................................200

Provided Software ........................................................................200

System Requirements ..................................................................201

Installing the Software ..................................................................202

Setting the USB Connection Mode ...............................................206

Connecting to a Windows PC..........................................................208

Connecting the Camera and Windows PC ................................... 208

Transferring Images .....................................................................209

Disconnecting the Camera from Your Windows PC .....................212

Starting “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” .............................................213

Viewing Images ............................................................................214

Details on How to Use “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0”......................215

Connecting to a Macintosh..............................................................216

Connecting the Camera and Macintosh .......................................216

Transferring Images .....................................................................217

Disconnecting the Camera from Your Macintosh ......................... 217

Starting “ACDSee 2 for Mac”........................................................218

Viewing Images ............................................................................219

Details on How to Use “ACDSee 2 for Mac”.................................219

Appendix 221

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode................................222

Messages...........................................................................................224

Troubleshooting................................................................................227

Default Settings.................................................................................229

List of World Time Cities..................................................................234

Optional Accessories .......................................................................235

Main Specifications ..........................................................................236

WARRANTY POLICY.........................................................................240

Index...................................................................................................246

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

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

A mode

Q mode

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

indicates information that is useful to know.

indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera.

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

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

Composition of the Operating Manual

This Operating Manual contains the following chapters.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6 Recording and Playing Back Sound –––––––––––––––––––––––

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

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

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

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

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

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

This chapter deals with troubleshooting and lists the optional accessories.

Camera Features

In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio P70 has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section describes how to make the most of the key features of your camera. Together with the explanations of camera operations, it will enable you to enjoy your camera to the full.

Easy Recording and Playback!

You can also hold it vertically to take pictures as if it was a cellphone. Even the buttons work like those on a cellphone, making picture taking a breeze. The Optio P70 also makes it easy for you to collect your favorite shots and show them to your friends.

Cellphone-like picture taking (p.78) Storage and simple playback of favorite shots (p.135)

Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions!

The user-friendly design of the Optio P70 enables easy operation with only a few buttons. Simply by choosing the appropriate icon, you can select the shooting mode (p.67) and choose the optimal settings for the situation, or the playback mode (p.130, p.154) and enjoy the various playback and editing functions. A guide on the display lets you check the functions available in each mode and how to use them.

A shooting mode guide is displayed in the Capture Mode

Palette and a playback mode guide in the Playback Mode Palette (p.67, p.130).

Use the Green Mode to take pictures easily using

standard settings (p.74).

Perfect for Portrait Shots!

The Optio P70 comes with a “Face Recognition” function that spots the faces in your shot and automatically adjusts the focus and exposure for the faces. It can recognize up to 32 people per shot (*), so it will help you take perfect group shots too. It will automatically release the shutter when people are smiling, or if anyone blinked, it will tell you that so you can take the shot again until it is perfect. It also has a feature that lets you enlarge each person's face in sequence during playback so you can quickly check their facial expressions. * Up to 15 face recognition frames are displayed on the monitor.

Face Recognition function (p.70) Modes for taking stunning pictures of people (p.82) Close-ups of people's faces for easy checking during

playback (p.140)

Add Various Frames to Your Pictures!

When you take a picture with the Optio P70, you can choose from a wide range of fun frames to create attractive framed shots (p.89). You can also add frames to pictures you have taken. Adjust the position of the subject in the picture or reduce or enlarge the picture size to match the frame shape and size. Now you no longer have to worry about the subject not fitting into the frame (p.161).

For decorating your pictures

with a frame

Display Images and Sound Files in Calendar Format!

With the Optio P70, you can display recorded images and sound files by date in calendar format (p.129). This lets you quickly find the image or sound file you want to play back.

Advanced Movie Recording Functions

The Optio P70 has a shake reduction function to reduce camera shake during movie recording (p.122). It also supports the 1280×720 HDTV image format so you can view your recordings as stunning wide-screen movies.

Use the camera to shoot fun-filled movies of your

children or pets as a visual diary of their development (p.119).

A multitude of functions inside the camera for enjoying images without a Computer!

The Optio P70 has a variety of functions to let you enjoy playing back and editing images without having to connect the camera to your computer and transfer the images first. The camera is all you need to take and edit still pictures and movies (p.154). And no more worries about accidentally deleting images, because now, with the Optio P70, you can recover them again (p.147).

Resize (p.154), Cropping (p.155) and Red-eye

Compensation (p.160) can be used, while the image is displayed in the playback mode.

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

movie to save it as a still picture (p.164).

Checking the Contents of the Package

Camera

Optio P70

USB cable

I-USB7 (*)

Battery charger

D-BC88 (*)

Operating Manual

(this manual)

Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories. The battery charger and AC plug cord are only sold as a set (Battery Charger Kit K-BC88). For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.235).

Strap

O-ST51 (*)

AV cable

I-AVC7 (*)

AC plug cord Quick Guide

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW87

Rechargeable lithium-ion

battery D-LI88 (*)

Names of Parts

Front

Back

Self-timer lamp

Flash

Lens

Microphone

Speaker

Tripod socket

PC/AV terminal

Battery/Card cover

Power switch

Shutter release button

Strap lug

Display

Names of Operating Parts

Power switch

Zoom lever

Shutter release button

I button

Q button

Four-way controller

4/W button

3 button

Green/i button

Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.50 - p.53) for an explanation of the function of each button.

Monitor Indications

14 :2 5

02 /0 2/ 200 9

200

3 8

Display in A Mode

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

Normal Display

02/02/2009

14:25

Histogram + Info

383838

200

No Info

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

Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode

1 4 :2 5

+ 1 .0

3 8

0 2 /0 2 / 2 0 0 9

F 3 .5

1 / 25 0

1 2

3 4

1/250

1/250 F3.5

F3.5

+1.0

02/02/2009

14:25

14:25+1.0

171615

10 11

Shooting mode (p.67)

Face Priority icon (p.70)

Pixel Track SR icon (p.112)

Shutter speed

Aperture

Flash Mode (p.99)

Drive Mode (p.91, p.92)

Focus Mode (p.101)

Digital Zoom/Intelligent Zoom

icon (p.76)

*For 3, M appears if the shutter release button is pressed halfway

when [Pixel Track SR] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu is set to [Auto]. l appears when [Pixel Track SR] is set to [Off].

* 4 and 5 appear only when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. * For 8, when the focus mode is set to = and the Auto-Macro function

is activated, the q appears on the display (p.101).

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

Memory status (p.39)

Remaining image storage

capacity Battery level indicator (p.32)

Focus frame (p.64)

Date and time (p.45)

EV Compensation (p.106)

Date Imprint setting (p.116)

World Time setting (p.189)

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

F 3 .5

1 / 25 0

3 8

200

+ 1 .0

A A

A1 to A17 and B1 appear when “Histogram + Info” is selected. Only B1 appears when “No Info” is selected.

A4 A5 A6 A8A7

A9 A10

A11

1 2

A12

200

A13 A14

1/250

1/250 F3.5

F3.5

+1.0

A15

A16 A17

Shooting mode (p.67)

Face Priority icon (p.70)

Pixel Track SR icon (

Flash Mode (p.99)

Drive Mode (p.91, p.92)

Focus Mode (p.101)

Digital Zoom/

Intelligent Zoom icon (p.76) Memory status (p.39)

Remaining image storage capacity

Battery level indicator (p.32)

A10

p.112

)

Recorded pixels (p.104)

A11

White balance (p.107)

A12

AE Metering (p.109)

A13

Sensitivity (p.110)

A14

Histogram (p.25)

A15

EV Compensation (p.106)

A16

Date Imprint setting (p.116)

A17

Focus frame (p.64)

B1 B2 B3

Shutter s Aperture

peed

* For A3, M appears if the shutter release button is pressed halfway

when [Pixel Track SR] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu is set to [Auto]. l appears when [Pixel Track SR] is set to [Off].

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

halfway.

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

shutter release button halfway, the automatically selected shooting mode appears in A1 even when “No Info” is selected (p.72).

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

Display in Q Mode

F3 .5

1/ 25 0

10 0

00 38

14 :2 5

200

Edi t

02 /0 2/ 200 9

10 0

00 38

14 :2 5

Edi t

02 /0 2/ 200 9

Edi t

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

Normal Display

100

100-0038

0038

02/02/2009

14:25

Edit

Histogram + Info

100

100-0038

0038

200

1/250

1/250 F3.5

F3.5

Edit

02/02/2009

14:25

No Info

Edit

Normal Display/Histogram + Info Display in Playback Mode

F 3 .5

1 / 25 0

1 0 0

0 0 38

1 4 :2 5

200

EditEdit

0 2 /0 2 / 2 0 0 9

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

The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to

“

A11 appear when to B7 appear only when “Histogram + Info

Normal Display” or “Histogram + Info” is selected. B1

”

is selected.

3 2

A4 A5

0038

100

100-0038

A6 A7

A8 A9

B2 B3 B4

B5 B6

200

1/250

1/250 F3.5

F3.5

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A10

A11

Face Priority icon (p.70)

Playback mode

Q : Still Picture (p.126)

K : Movie (p.127) L : Sound (p.180)

Protect icon (p.148)

Voice memo icon (p.182)

Memory status (p.39)

Folder number (p.192)

File number

Battery level indicator (p.32)

Volume icon

Captured date and time (p.45)

A10

Four-way controller guide

A11

Recorded pixels (p.104)

White balance (p.107)

AE Metering (p.109)

Sensitivity (p.110)

Shutter speed

Aperture

Histogram (p.25)

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

image was shot.

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

for two seconds.

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

movies, sound files or voice memo. (p.127, p.180, p.182)

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

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

Guide Indications

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

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

3 button

4/W button

SHUTTER

i Green/i button

J I button

Using the Histogram

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

Number of pixels→

←Brightness→(Dark) (Bright)

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

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) 1p.106

Understanding Brightness

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

Dark image Correct image Bright image

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

Understanding Contrast

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

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Attaching the Strap ...................................28

Powering the Camera ...............................29

Installing the SD Memory Card ................ 35

Turning the Camera On and Off .............. 39

Initial Settings ........................................... 41

Attaching the Strap

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

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

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

Powering the Camera

Charging the Battery

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

Charging indicator While charging: Lights Charging finished: Turns off

Battery

Battery charger

Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.

Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

Place the battery in the battery charger so that the

PENTAX logo is facing up.

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

To power outlet

AC plug cord

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

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

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

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

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

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

Installing the Battery

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

Battery lock lever

Open the battery/card cover.

Slide the battery/card cover toward the lens (1).

Battery/ Card cover

Battery

Press the battery lock lever in the direction of 2 and insert the battery so that the PENTAX logo is facing toward the screen display.

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

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

Close the battery/card cover.

Close the battery/card cover and slide it toward the screen display.

Removing the Battery

Open the battery/card cover.

Press the battery lock lever in the direction of 2.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Image Storage

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(flash used for 50%

200 pictures

Capacity

of shots)

Approx.

Movie Recording

Approx. 80 min. Approx. 250 min. Approx. 220 min.

Time

Sound Recording

Time

Playback Time

*1 Recording capacity shows the approximate number of shots recorded

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

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

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

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

• Battery Level Indicator

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

Screen Display Battery Status

(green) Adequate power remains.

(green) Battery is running low.

(yellow) Battery is running very low.

(red) Battery is exhausted.

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

Using the AC Adapter

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

AC plug cord

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AC adapter

DC terminal

Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/card cover.

Remove the battery.

Refer to p.30 - p.31 on how to open/close the battery/card cover and remove the battery.

Insert the DC coupler.

Press the battery lock lever and insert the DC coupler. Confirm the DC coupler is locked in place.

Extract the DC coupler cord.

Pull out the tab at the joint of the camera and the battery/card cover so that the DC coupler cord is extracted from there.

Close the battery/card cover.

DC coupler

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

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Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.

Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

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

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

• Use the AC adapter with due care to avoid fire or electric shock. Be sure to read “About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter” (p.4) before using the AC adapter.

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

• When connecting the AC adapter, you cannot set the camera upright on the table because the cord from the DC coupler is extracted from the bottom side of the camera. Additionally, do not place the camera with the lens facing down because the lens extends when the camera turns on. Hold the camera in your hand or use a tripod when using the AC adapter and confirming the display to take pictures, view pictures or adjust the camera settings.

Installing the SD Memory Card

This camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card. (Both cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.) Captured images and sound files are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera. They are saved in the built-in memory if a card is not inserted (p.39).

• Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card” (p.184) for instructions on formatting.

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

• The still picture storage capacity varies depending on the capacity of the SD Memory Card and the selected number of recorded pixels and quality level (p.38).

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

Backing Up Data

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

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Battery/Card cover

SD Memory Card socket

Open the battery/card cover.

Slide the battery/card cover toward the lens (1).

Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the front of the camera (the side with the lens).

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

Close the battery/card cover.

Close the battery/card cover and slide it toward the screen display.

To Remove the SD Memory Card

Open the battery/card cover.

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

Pull the card out.

SD Memory Card

Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card

• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a writeprotect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK prevents new data from being recorded on the card, the stored data from being deleted, and the card from being formatted by the camera or computer. r appears on the display when the card is write-protected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

data on the card are being recorded or accessed.

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

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

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

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

• For information on compatible SD Memory Cards, visit the PENTAX website.

• Be sure to format an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on another camera. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card” (p.184).

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

Write-protect

switch

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Number of Images Recordable on an SD Memory Card

The sizes of the recorded images differ depending on the number of

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

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

Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.104

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

Selecting the Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies 1p.121

For an approximate guide to the number of images or the length of recorded movies that will be saved on an SD Memory Card, see “Main Specifications” (p.237).

Turning the Camera On and Off

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Power switch

Press the power switch.

The camera turns on and the display turns on. When you turn the camera on, the lens cover opens and the lens extends. If the [Language/ ] screen or [Date Adjust] screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.41 to set the display language and/or current date and time.

Press the power switch again.

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

Taking Still Pictures 1p.64

Checking the Memory Card

The memory card is checked when the camera turns on and the memory status is displayed.

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

Card.

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

memory.

The write-protect switch on the SD Memory Card is in the LOCK position (p.37).

Images and sounds cannot be recorded.

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Starting-up in the Playback Mode

Use this mode when you want to play back images or sound files straightaway without taking any more pictures.

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Press the power switch while holding down the Q button.

The display turns on with the lens retracted and the camera turns on in the playback mode.

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

Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.126

Power switch

Q button

Initial Settings

The [Language/ ] screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time. Perform the operations in “Setting the Display Language” below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.45) to set the current date and time.

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

• To change the language, follow the steps in “Changing the Display Language” (1p.191).

• To change the date and time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date and Time” (1p.186).

Setting the Display Language

Four-way controller

4 button 3 button

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

English

Dansk

Deutsch

Svenska Suomi

Polski Italiano Nederlands

Magyar

Cancel

OFF

Press the 4 button.

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

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for [Hometown] and [DST] (Daylight Saving Time) appear, press the 4 button again to display the [Date Adjust] screen. Go to “Setting the Date and Time” (p.45). Go to Step 3 in “To Set Hometown and DST” (p.44) if the desired settings do not

Initial Setting

English

Hometown New York

Cancel

Daylight saving time

DST

OFF

appear.

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

When Another Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected

Press the four-way controller (5).

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

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

When the Screen After Step 2 Appears in Another Language

Press the 4 button.

Press the 3 button.

Press the four-way controller (5).

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

Press the four-way controller (5).

The [Language/ ] screen appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

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

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

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

(1p.189).

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

Time” (1p.186).

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To Set Hometown and DST

OFF

Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Hometown].

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Press the four-way controller (5).

The [Hometown] screen appears.

Initial Setting

Hometown New York

English

DST

OFF

Use the four-way controller (45)

Cancel

Hometown

to choose the city.

City

New York

DST

Press the four-way controller (3).

Cancel

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

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

Press the 4 button.

The [Initial Setting] screen appears.

Press the 4 button.

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

The video output format (NTSC/PAL) is set to the format of the city selected in [Hometown] on the [Initial Setting] screen. Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.234) for the video output format of each city set as the initial setting, and “Changing the Video Output Format” (p.193) for changing the setting of the video output format.

Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time and the display style.

Press the four-way controller (5).

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

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

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

Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to [24h].

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

Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame returns to [Date Style].

Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Date].

Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to the month.

Date Adjust

Date Style

Date

Time

Cancel

Date Adjust

Date Style

Date

Time

Cancel

Date Adjust

Date Style

Date

Time

Cancel

dd yy

24h

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dd y y

24h

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24h

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

Change the day and year in the same manner.

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

Press the 4 button.

Date Adjust

Date Style

Date

Time

Cancel

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This confirms the date and time. Next, specify the Vertical Snap setting.

If you press the 4 button in Step 9, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds.

Vertical Snap Setting

The “Vertical Snap” function enables you to take pictures with the camera held vertically, as if it was a cellphone. To use this function, first set “Vertical Snap” setting here. See “Simple Cellphone-style Picture Taking (Vertical Snap)” (p.78) for details.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [On] or [Cancel].

On Enables Vertical Snap shooting. Cancel Disables Vertical Snap

shooting.

Vertical Snap

Snaps vertical shots like a

cellphone, using OK button

Cancel

24h

Press the 4 button.

This confirms the Vertical Snap setting and completes Initial Setting. The camera returns to capture status.

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

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

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

(1p.191).

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

Time” (1p.186).

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

World Time” (1p.189).

• To change the Vertical Snap setting, follow the steps in “To Select Vertical

Snap Setting” (1p.80).

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Understanding the Button Functions .....50

Setting the Camera Functions ................. 55

Understanding the Button Functions

A Mode

Common Operations

1 Power switch

Turns the camera on and off (p.39).

2 Zoom lever

Changes the captured area (p.76).

3 Shutter release button

Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture Mode (except in 3, s and \ modes). Takes the still picture when pressed down fully (p.65). Starts and stops movie recording in C (Movie) mode (p.119). Starts and stops sound file recording in Voice Recording (p.179).

4 I button

Switches the Face Recognition function (p.70). The Face Recognition function is switched as follows each time the I button is pressed: Smile Capture ´ Face Priority Off ´ Face Priority On

1 2

4 5 6 7 8

5 Q button

Switches to the Q mode (p.54).

6 Four-way controller

(2) Changes the drive mode (p.91, p.92). (3) Displays the Capture Mode Palette (p.67). (4) Changes the flash mode (p.99). (5) Changes the focus mode (p.101). (23) Adjusts \ in \ mode (p.102).

7 4/W button

Changes the information on the display (p.20). Turns the camera on and takes a picture in Vertical Snap mode. (p.78)

8 3 button

Displays the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.55). Changes the flash mode in Vertical Snap mode (p.80).

9 Green button

Switches to the 9 (Green) mode (p.74). Calls up the assigned function (p.117).

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Q Mode

Common Operations

1 Power switch

Turns the camera on and off (p.39).

2 Zoom lever

Turn to the left (f) during single-image display to change to four-image display. Changes to nine-image display when turned to the left again. Returns to the previous display when turned to the right ( Enlarges the image when turned to the right (y) during single-image display. Returns to the previous display when turned to the left (f) (p.139). Turn to the left (f) during nine-image display to change to folder or calendar display (p.129). Turn to the right (y) during folder/calendar display to change to nineimage display (p.129). Adjusts the volume during playback of movies, sound files or voice memo (p.127, p.180, p.182).

3 Shutter release button

Switches to A mode (p.54).

4 I button

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

(p.140)

1 2

4 5 6 7 8

) (p.128).

5 Q button

Switches to A mode (p.54).

6 Four-way controller

(2) Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file (p.127, p.180).

) Displays the Playback Mode Palette (p.132).

(

) Displays the previous or next image or sound file during

(

2345

(

Stops a movie or sound file during playback (p.127, p.180).

single-image display (p.126). Fast-forwards, fast-reverses, frame forwards, frame reverses, reverses a movie and makes a movie play forwards during playback (p.127). Fast-forwards, fast-reverses, and moves to the next index in sound file playback (p.180).

) Moves the display area during zoom display (p.139).

Selects an image in four-/nine-image display, a folder in folder display, and a date in calendar display (p.128, p.129). Moves the image when using the Frame Composite function (p.161).

7 4/W button

Changes the information on the display (p.23). Returns zoom display or display (p.128, p.139). Changes to nine-image display of the selected folder during folder display (p.129). Changes to single-image display of the selected date during calendar display (p.130).

four-/

nine-image display to single-image

8 3 button

Displays the [W Setting] menu during single-image display (p.55). Returns to single-image display during Playback Mode Palette display (p.130). Returns zoom display or display (p.128). Changes to nine-image display of the selected folder during folder display (p.129). Changes to nine-image display of the selected date during calendar display (p.129).

four-/

nine-image display to single-image

9 Green/i button

Switches from single-image display to the Delete screen (p.142). Switches from (p.144). Switches from folder display to the calendar display screen (p.129). Switches from calendar display to the folder display screen (p.129).

four-/

nine-image display to the Select & Delete screen

Common Operations

Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode

In this manual, the capture mode, such as for taking still pictures, is referred

to as “ displaying captured images on the display, is referred to as “ playback mode). In the images that are played back.

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

Common Operations

To Switch from A Mode to Q Mode

To Switch from Q Mode to A Mode

Displaying data stored in the built-in memory

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

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

mode” (the capture mode). The playback mode, such as for

mode” (the

mode, you can perform simple editing operations on

Press the Q button.

The camera switches to Q mode.

Press the Q button or the shutter release button halfway.

The camera switches to A mode.

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

inserted (built-in memory display)

• When you press and hold down the Q button for more than one second

in A mode, the lens is retracted. After the message [Display image/sound from built-in memory] appears, images, movies and sound files stored in the built-in memory are displayed.

In the built-in memory display, you can play back still pictures (including enlarged

• display) (p.126, p.139), movies (p.127) and sounds (p.180), and switch between four-/nine-image display, folder display and calendar display (p.128).

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

Setting the Camera Functions

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

Operating the Menus

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

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During recording During playback

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Folder Name Date USB Connection

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The setting is complete and the camera returns to mode.

SHUTTER

Rec. Mode

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

Exit

Auto 12 AWB

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Folder Name Date USB Connection

Exit

Setting

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Available button operations appear on the display during menu operation.

The setting is complete and the camera returns to

mode.

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

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Pixel Track SR].

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

Rec. Mode

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

Exit

Auto

AWB

Auto

The frame moves to [Focusing Area].

Press the four-way controller (5).

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

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

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

Rec. Mode

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

Exit

Rec. Mode

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

Cancel

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

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

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

To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

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

To Save the Setting and Start Playback of Images

Press the Q button.

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

To Cancel the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations

Press the 3 button.

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

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

Exit Exits the menu and returns to the original screen.

Cancel Cancels the current selection, exits the menu and

Returns to the previous screen with the current setting.

returns to the previous screen.

Menu List

This displays the items that can be set with the menus and provides descriptions of each item. See the list of default settings in the Appendix “Default Settings” (p.229) to decide whether you want the settings saved when the camera is turned off and whether you want the settings returned to the defaults when the camera is reset.

[A Rec. Mode] Menu

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

Item Description Page Pixel Track SR For automatically correcting camera shake during shooting p.112 Recorded Pixels For choosing the number of recorded pixels of still pictures p.104

White Balance

Focusing Area For changing the area of the autofocus p.103

AE Metering

Sensitivity For setting the sensitivity p.110 EV Compensation

Recorded Pixels

Movie

Movie SR

Blink Detection

Digital Zoom Instant Review For choosing whether to display Instant Review p.113

Memory

Green Button For assigning a function to the Green button in A mode p.117 Sharpness For choosing sharp or soft outlines p.114 Saturation For setting the color saturation p.114 Contrast For setting the image contrast level p.115

Vertical Snap

Date Imprint

For adjusting the color balance according to the lighting conditions

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

For adjusting the overall brightness of the picture p.106

For choosing the number of recorded pixels of movies p.121

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

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

For choosing whether or not to use the digital zoom function

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

For choosing whether pictures can be taken using the 4 button and four-way controller with the camera held vertically

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

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p.109

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p.111

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p.116

Common Operations

[A Rec. Mode] Menu 1

[A Rec. Mode] Menu 2

Auto 12

AWB

Auto

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EV Compensation Movie Blink Detection Digital Zoom Instant Review 1sec. Memory

Exit

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Rec. Mode

Pixel Track SR Recorded Pixels

White Balance

Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

Exit

[A Rec. Mode] Menu 3

Rec. Mode

Green Button Sharpness Saturation Contrast Vertical Snap Date Imprint

Exit

• Use the 9 (Green) mode to enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.74).

• Assigning frequently used functions to the Green button enables you to go straight to the desired function (p.117).

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Item Description Page

Sound

Date Adjust For adjusting the date and time p.186

World Time For setting the Hometown and Destination p.189

Language/

Folder Name

USB Connection

Video Out For setting the output format to the AV equipment p.193

Brightness Level For changing the brightness of the display p.194

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

For setting the language in which menus and messages appear

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

For setting the USB cable connection (to a computer or a printer)

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Item Description Page

Power Saving

Auto Power Off

Reset

Delete all images

For setting the time until the camera enters powersaving mode

For setting the time until the camera turns off automatically

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

For deleting all the saved images and sound files at once

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Format For formatting the SD Memory Card p.184

Common Operations

[W Setting] Menu 1

Setting

Sound Date Adjust World Time

Folder Name Date USB Connection

Exit

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[W Setting] Menu 3

Format

Exit

Setting

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Setting

Video Out Brightness Level Power Saving Auto Power Off Reset Delete all images

Exit

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Taking Still Pictures ..................................64

Setting the Shooting Functions ............... 99

Recording Movies ................................... 119

Saving the Settings (Memory) ............... 123

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The Optio P70 features a wide range of shooting modes and functions to suit almost any subject or scene. This chapter describes how to take pictures with the most commonly used standard settings (the initial factory default settings).

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Zoom lever

Shutter release button

Power switch

Press the power switch.

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

Confirm the subject and shooting information on the display.

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

Focus frame

When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.70).

Face recognition frame

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You can change the captured area by

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turning the zoom lever to the left or right (p.76).

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

captured by the camera.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken. The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. The image appears on the display for one second (Instant Review: p.67) and is saved to the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory.

Press the Green button to switch to the 9 (Green) mode and let the camera set all the shooting functions automatically (p.74).

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Using the Shutter Release Button

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

Press halfway

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

Press fully

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

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fully depressed position. This takes a picture.

Not pressed Pressed halfway

(first position)

Pressed fully

(second position)

Poor focusing conditions

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

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

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

• Horizontal lines or intricate patterns

• Fast moving objects

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

• Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background)

Instant Review and Blink Detection

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The image appears on the display for one second (Instant Review) immediately after it is captured. If the camera detects that the subject’s eyes are closed while the Face Recognition (p.70) is activated, the message [Closed eyes have been detected.] appears for 3 seconds (Blink Detection).

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

• You can also disable Blink Detection function (p.111).

Setting the Shooting Mode

The Optio P70 has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures or record movies in different situations simply by choosing the appropriate mode for the particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette.

Four-way controller 4 button

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

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

Landscape

For capturing landscape views. Enhances colors of sky and foliage

Cancel

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Press the 4 button.

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

There are 24 available shooting modes.

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Shooting Mode Description Page

Auto Picture Automatically selects the best capture mode. p.72

Program

Night Scene

Portrait

Half-length

Portrait

Movie For recording movies. p.119

Landscape

Flower

Portrait

Surf & Snow

Sport

Digital SR Higher sensitivity reduces blur. p.81

Kids

Pet

Food

Fireworks

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

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

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

For portraits with proper framing by automatic zoom. Fixed to h (2048×1536).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Shooting Mode Description Page

Frame Composite

Party

Natural Skin Tone

Candlelight For capturing scenes in candlelight. p.81

Text

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Digital Wide

Digital Panorama

For capturing images with a frame. Recorded pixels is fixed to h (2048×1536).

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

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

Captures text in an easy to read manner. Text contrast can be adjusted.

Captures images for blogs or email. Recorded pixels fixed at m (640×480).

Stitches two pictures together to create a wider image.

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

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

• Some functions may not be available or may not function fully depending on the selected shooting mode. For details, refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.222).

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Using the Face Recognition Function

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With the Optio P70, the Face Recognition function is available with all shooting modes. When the camera detects a person’s face in the image, the Face Recognition function displays a yellow face recognition frame around the face on the display screen, sets the focus (Face Recognition AF) and compensates the exposure (Face Recognition AE). If the subject in the face recognition frame

moves, the frame also moves and changes size

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as it tracks the face. The Face Recognition function can recognize up

to 32 people’s faces. If it recognizes multiple faces, the camera displays a yellow frame over the main face and white frames over the other face(s). It can display up to a total of 15 frames, including a main frame and white frame(s).

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

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

When the Smile Capture function is on, the shutter may not be released

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

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Face recognition frame

When the multiple faces

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Main frame White

frame

To Switch the Face Recognition Function

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

I button

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

Face Priority On Smile Capture Face Priority Off

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

• Face Priority On is automatically selected in 9 (Green), b (Auto Picture), B (Night Scene Portrait), C (Half-length Portrait), C (Movie), P (Portrait), R (Kids) or V (Natural Skin Tone) mode. When switching to another mode from one of these modes, the Face Recognition setting returns to the previous setting.

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

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(Auto Picture Mode)

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

Shutter release button

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Four-way controller 4 button

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

The b (Auto Picture) mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.70).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Standard Night Scene Night Scene Portrait

Landscape Flower Portrait

Sport Candlelight

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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The following restrictions apply in b mode:

• You cannot turn the Face Recognition function off.

• The Focusing Area setting is fixed at J (Multiple).

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

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

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

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

Taking Pictures in the Custom Settings (Program Mode)

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

Shutter release button

Four-way controller 4 button

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

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Press the 4 button.

The R (Program) mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.70).

Set the functions you want to change.

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Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions” (p.99 - p.118) for details on how to set the functions.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)

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

Flash Mode , (Auto) Sensitivity Auto Drive Mode 9 (Standard) EV Compensation ±0.0 Focus Mode = (Standard) Blink Detection O (On) Face Recognition On Digital Zoom O (On) Information Display Normal Instant Review 1 sec. Pixel Track SR Auto Sharpness G (Normal) Recorded Pixels White Balance F (Auto) Contrast G (Normal) Focusing Area J (Multiple) Date Imprint Off

AE Metering

E (4000×3000)

L (Multi-segment metering)

Saturation G (Normal)

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button

Green button

Press the Green button in A mode.

The camera switches to 9 mode.

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

When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.70).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

• Assign 9 mode to the [Green Button] on the [A Rec. Mode] for using 9 mode (p.117). (The default setting is 9 mode.)

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

• Press the 3 button in 9 mode to display the [W Setting] menu. The [A Rec. Mode] menu cannot be displayed.

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

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You can use the zoom to change the captured area.

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Turn the zoom lever in A mode.

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

captured by the camera.

Zoom

lever

Four-way controller 4 button

When you continue to turn to the right (x), the camera automatically switches from optical zoom to Intelligent Zoom. Once the lever is released and turned again, the camera switches to Digital Zoom.

Zoom bar

Zoom ratio

The zoom bar is displayed as follow.

Zoom in with high image quality.

Optical zoom range

Zoom in with some degree of image deterioration.

Intelligent Zoom range

Digital Zoom

range

*1 You can zoom in to a maximum of 4× optically. *2 The Intelligent Zoom range differs depending on the recorded

pixels. See the following table.

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Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio

Recorded

pixels

D/E Not Available (4× optical zoom only)

6 Approx. 5.2× f Approx. 6.2× h Approx. 7.8×

M Approx. 8.3×

l Approx. 15.6× m

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

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

• Intelligent Zoom is not available under the following conditions:

- when the recorded pixels is set to D/E (4× optical zoom

available)

-in c (Digital SR) mode

- when the sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400

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

•In C (Movie) mode, only Digital Zoom is available while recording.

Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom

Equivalent to approx.

Approx. 25.0×

(Same as

Digital Zoom)

25.0×

To Set the Digital Zoom

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

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Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

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

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

O(On) Uses Digital Zoom P (Off) Uses only optical zoom and

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The setting is saved.

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

Rec. Mode

EV Compensation

Movie Blink Detection Digital Zoom Instant Review 1sec. Memory

Exit

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Simple Cellphone-style Picture Taking (Vertical Snap)

Vertical Snap lets you hold the camera vertically like a cellphone and take pictures using the 4 button and four-way controller. If you selected [On] in “Vertical Snap Setting” (p.46) for Initial Setting, you can enjoy cellphone-style picture taking immediately by following the procedure below. If you selected [Cancel], you can set the camera for cellphone-style picture taking later using menu operations. For setting instructions, see “To Select Vertical Snap Setting” (p.80).

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Press and hold the 4 button.

The camera starts up in Vertical Snap mode.

Four-way controller 4 button

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Turn the camera clockwise and hold it in the vertical position.

In Vertical Snap mode, everything is displayed vertically on the display. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.70).

Use the four-way controller (2345) to adjust the zoom and exposure.

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The directions on the four-way controller are also realigned when you hold the camera vertically:

Four-way controller (2/b) Telephoto Four-way controller (3/q) Wide-angle Four-way controller (4/MODE) Exposure compensation (–) Four-way controller (5/g) Exposure compensation (+)

Using the Zoom 1p.76 Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) 1p.106

Press the 4 button.

The picture is taken.

To exit Vertical Snap mode, press the power switch.

The camera turns off. Press the power switch again to take a picture in normal shooting mode.

• The following settings are fixed in Vertical Snap mode:

- Focus Mode 3 (Pan Focus)

- Drive Mode 9 (Standard)

- Recorded Pixels f (2592×1944)

• You can also use the shutter release button to take pictures in Vertical Snap mode. When you press the shutter release button halfway to set the focus, the camera takes the picture at the = (Standard) setting. If the subject is out of focus, the camera takes the picture at the 3 (Pan Focus) setting.

• The flash mode default setting for Vertical Snap is a (Flash Off). By pressing the 3 button, you can switch between , (Auto) and

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a (Flash Off).

• Please take care not to cover the flash with your hand while taking pictures using the flash in Vertical Snap mode.

The Green button and zoom lever do not function in Vertical Snap mode.

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• The camera automatically turns off if it is not used for 5 minutes in Vertical Snap mode.

To Select Vertical Snap Setting

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Vertical Snap].

Press the four-way controller (5).

The [Vertical Snap] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [On] or [Cancel].

On Enables Vertical Snap shooting. Cancel Disables Vertical Snap

shooting.

Vertical Snap

Snaps vertical shots like a

cellphone, using OK button

Cancel

Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

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

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

Night Scene

Night Scene Portrait

Digital SR Higher sensitivity reduces blur.

Fireworks

Candlelight For capturing scenes in candlelight.

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

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

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

Shutter release button

Four-way controller 4 button

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

Press the 4 button.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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

• To prevent camera shake, set the Pixel Track SR function (p.112) or

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use a tripod and/or the self-timer function (p.91).

•In c mode, the sensitivity is automatically set to Auto and the number of recorded pixels is fixed at f (2592×1944).

•In S mode, the sensitivity is fixed at its minimum setting.

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

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

(Half-length Portrait), P (Portrait) and V (Natural Skin Tone) modes are suitable for taking pictures of people. Face Recognition function (p.70) operates for each shooting mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures.

Half-length Portrait

Portrait

Natural Skin Tone

For portraits with proper framing by automatic zoom. Fixed to h (2048×1536).

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

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

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button

Four-way controller 4 button

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select C, P or V and press the 4 button.

The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.70). If the camera recognizes a person’s face in C mode, an orange frame appears showing the area to be zoomed in.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. If the camera recognizes a person's face in C mode, the camera automatically zooms in to enlarge the area in the orange frame shown in Step 2.

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Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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R (Kids) mode is suitable for taking pictures of moving children. It also reproduces healthy and bright skin tone. Face Recognition function (p.70) operates automatically for this mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures.

Shutter release button

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Four-way controller 4 button

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

R (Kids) mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.70).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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Use this mode to keep your moving pet in focus while you take the picture and capture the color of your pet’s coat. Choose the appropriate icon depending on what color your pet is (closer to black or white or in between).

Shutter release button

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

The Pet mode selection screen appears.

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

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

Press the 4 button.

Pet mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.70).

Four-way controller 4 button

Cancel

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Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Taking Pictures of Sports and Leisure Activities

(Surf & Snow/Sport Mode)

Taking Pictures

Surf & Snow

Sport

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

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

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

Shutter release button

Four-way controller 4 button

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Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Taking Pictures Indoors (Party Mode)

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

Shutter release button

Four-way controller 4 button

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

Party mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.70).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Taking Pictures

Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode)

Can ce l

This mode allows you to take clear pictures of written text. This is convenient for capturing a digital copy of an important document or enhancing legibility of small print.

Color Maintains original colored text.

Neg. Color Reverses colored text.

B & W Turns colored text into black and white.

Neg. B & W Turns colored text into reversed black and white.

Taking Pictures

Shutter release button

Four-way controller 4 button

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

The Text mode selection screen appears.

Cancel

Use the four-way controller (23) to select c, d, c or d.

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Press the 4 button.

The desired text mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.70).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)

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

Zoom

lever Shutter release button

Four-way controller 4 button

Taking Pictures

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

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

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

Taking Pictures

Turn the zoom lever to the right (y).

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

Four-way controller (45) Press to choose a different frame. Zoom lever to the left (f) Turn to return to the 9-frame display of the frame

Press the 4 button.

The frame appears on the display. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.70).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

selection screen, and then perform Step 3 to choose a different frame.

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•In N mode, recorded pixels is fixed at h (2048×1536).

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

Optional Frames

The optional frames are stored in the built-in memory in the Optio P70. These optional frames are deleted if the files on the built-in memory are deleted with a computer or the built-in memory is formatted. To reload the optional frames into the built-in memory, copy the files from the CD-ROM (S-SW87) supplied with the camera (p.163).

Adding a Frame to a captured image 1p.161

Using the Self-timer

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

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

pressed.

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

seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller 4 button

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

Taking Pictures

D r i ve Mod e

S e lf-time r

O K

C a ncel

Taking Pictures

Use the four-way controller (453) to select g or Z and press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take the picture using the self-timer. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.70).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds later.

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

•In C (Movie) mode, recording will start after ten seconds (or two seconds). Press the shutter release button halfway while the self-timer is engaged

• to stop the countdown and press fully to restart the countdown.

• Z cannot be selected while 9 (Green) mode is in default setting. Select Z in another shooting mode and then switch the shooting mode to 9.

• You cannot use the self-timer to take pictures in Vertical Snap mode.

Drive Mode

Self-timer

Cancel

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

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

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

Recorded pixels is fixed at f (2592×1944) and up to 6 pictures are taken consecutively at 3.2 frames per second (5.8 frames per second when sensitivity is 3200 or 6400).

Continuous Shooting

Burst Shooting

Shutter release

O K

C a ncel

D r i ve Mod e

C o ntinuo us S h o o t i n g

button

Four-way controller 4 button

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

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

The camera is ready to take a series of pictures.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

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

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

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

A (Night Scene), C (Movie), S (Fireworks), N (Frame Composite), X (Digital Wide), F (Digital Panorama) or Vertical Snap mode.

Drive Mode

Continuous Shooting

Cancel

Taking Pictures

•In j mode, you can continue shooting until the memory capacity of the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory is full.

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

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

• When the Face Recognition function is activated (p.70), it works only when taking the first shot.

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

Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode)

In X (Digital Wide) mode, you can stitch two captured images into a single frame up to approx. 28 mm coverage (35 mm film equivalent).

Taking Pictures

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller (

Press the 4 button.

The camera enters the X mode. Turn the camera 90º counterclockwise and align your first picture. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.70).

2345

Shutter release button

Four-way controller 4 button

) to select X.

E x it

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button

fully.

The first captured image is temporarily saved, and the shooting screen for the second image is displayed.

Exit

Take the second image.

Overlap the image on the preview guide on the left of the screen to compose the second image. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to take the second image. The stitched first and second image appears on the display for one second (Instant Review), and then is saved.

• To minimize distortion when taking the second image, turn the camera so that it pivots around the right edge of the preview guide on the screen.

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

• When the Face Recognition function is activated (p.70), it works only when taking the first image.

• The number of recorded pixels for images captured with X mode is fixed at f (2592×1944).

Taking Pictures

To Cancel after Taking the First Shot

Sav e the i mage( s) an d

exi t thi s scree n?

O K

When the shooting screen for the second image is displayed in Step 5 on p.95, press the 4 button.

A confirmation dialog appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select an option and press the

Save the image(s) and

exit this screen?

Save

Discard

Cancel

Taking Pictures

4 button.

Save Saves the first image and you can

retake the first shot. The first image is saved in h (2048×1536).

Discard Discards the first image and you

can retake the first shot.

Cancel Returns to the shooting screen for

the second image.

Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode)

In F (Digital Panorama) mode, you can stitch two or three captured frames to create a panoramic photograph with the camera.

Shutter release button

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

Four-way controller 4 button

Set s hif t direc ti on

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Press the 4 button.

The camera enters the F mode and the message [Set shift direction] is displayed.

Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the direction in which the images will be joined.

The screen for taking the first frame is displayed.

When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.70).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The screen for taking the second frame is displayed after you take the first frame.

If you select right (5) in Step 4:

The right edge of the first frame appears in semi-transparent form on the left edge of the display.

If you select left (4) in Step 4:

The left edge of the first frame appears in semi-transparent form on the right edge of the display.

Set shift direction

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Take the second frame.

Move the camera so that the semitransparent image and the actual view overlap and press the shutter release button.

1 2

SHUTTER

2nd Frame

Exit

Sav e the i mage( s) an d

exi t thi s scree n?

O K

Take the third frame.

Repeat Steps 5 to 7 to take the third frame. The panorama stitching starts and a stitched image appears. The stitched image does not appear when the Instant Review (p.67, p.113) is off.

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

• When the Face Recognition function is activated (p.70), it works only

when taking the first frame.

Taking Pictures

To Cancel after Taking the First or Second Frame

After shooting the first frame in Step 6 on p.97 or second frame in Step 7, press the 4 button.

A confirmation dialog appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select an option and press the 4 button.

Save Saves the captured image(s) and

Discard Discards the captured image(s)

Cancel Returns to the previous shooting

you can retake the first frame. When this option is selected after shooting the second frame, the first and the second frames are stitched and saved as a panoramic photograph.

and you can retake the first frame.

screen.

Save the image(s) and

exit this screen?

Save

Discard

Cancel

Unstitched images captured in F mode are fixed at i (1600×1200).

Pentax P70 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY

Care to be Taken During Handling

Contents

Composition of the Operating Manual

Camera Features

Checking the Contents of the Package

Names of Parts

Names of Operating Parts

Monitor Indications

Attaching the Strap

Powering the Camera

Charging the Battery

Installing the Battery

Using the AC Adapter

Installing the SD Memory Card

Number of Images Recordable on an SD Memory Card

Turning the Camera On and Off

Starting-up in the Playback Mode

Initial Settings

Setting the Display Language

Setting the Date and Time

Vertical Snap Setting

Understanding the Button Functions

Setting the Camera Functions

Operating the Menus

Menu List

Taking Still Pictures

Taking Pictures

Setting the Shooting Mode

Using the Face Recognition Function

Taking Pictures in the Custom Settings (Program Mode)

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)

Using the Zoom

Simple Cellphone-style Picture Taking (Vertical Snap)

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

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

Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode)

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

Taking Pictures Indoors (Party Mode)

Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode)

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)

Using the Self-timer

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

Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode)

Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode)