Pentax W 20 User Manual

Digital Camera

Operating Manual

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

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

Regarding copyrights

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

Regarding trademarks

• PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation.

• SD logo and SDHC logo are trademarks.

• QuickTime™ and QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license. The QuickTime logo is registered in U.S. and other countries.

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

To users of this camera

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

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

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

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

Regarding PictBridge

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

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

Regarding Product Registration

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

USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY

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

Warning

Caution

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

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

About the Camera

Warning

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

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

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

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

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

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

Caution

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

• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8. The battery could explode or catch fire.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter

Warning

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

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

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

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

• If lightning 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-LI8. This can cause overheating or malfunctions.

Care to be Taken During Handling

• Take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package with you when traveling. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Refer to “Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card” (p.30) regarding the SD Memory Card.

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

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

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

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

• The AC plug cord supplied with the camera is for exclusive use with the battery charger D-BC8. Do not use it with any other equipment.

Waterproof and Dustproof Function

• This camera has been proven to comply with JIS Class 8 waterproof performance and Class 5 dustproof performance (IP58).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• The waterproof function does not apply to the camera’s accessories.

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

Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................3

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

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

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

Checking the Contents of the Package ..........................................16

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

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

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

Getting Started 21

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

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

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

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

Charging the Battery Abroad ..........................................................25

Using the AC Adapter..................................................................... 27

Installing the SD Memory Card.......................................................... 28

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures........................ 31

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies ...........32

Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................ 34

Playback Only Mode....................................................................... 35

Initial Settings .....................................................................................36

Setting the Display Language......................................................... 36

Setting the Date and Time.............................................................. 38

Quick Start 40

Taking Still Pictures............................................................................ 40

Playing Back Still Pictures.................................................................42

Playing Back Images ......................................................................42

Playing Back the Previous or Next Image ......................................42

Rotating the Displayed Image ........................................................43

Common Operations 44

Understanding the Button Functions ............................................... 44

A Mode .........................................................................................44

Q Mode ........................................................................................46

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

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

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

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

Calling Up a Specific Menu ............................................................58

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

Taking Pictures 62

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

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

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

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

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes

(Night Scene/Blur Reduction/Fireworks Mode) ..............................66

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

Taking Pictures of People

(Portrait/Self-portrait/Natural Skin Tone) ........................................68

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) .........................................70

Taking Underwater Pictures

(Underwater Mode/Underwater Movie Mode) ................................ 72

Taking Still Pictures with Sound (Synchro Sound Record)............. 74

Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode) ..............................................75

Using the Self-timer ........................................................................76

Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting Mode/High

Speed Continuous Shooting Mode)................................................ 77

Taking Pictures at a Set Interval (Interval Shoot) ...........................78

Using the Zoom ..............................................................................80

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saving the Settings (Memory) .........................................................104

Recording Movies .............................................................................106

Recording a Movie........................................................................ 106

Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies ....................................108

Selecting the Quality Level of Movies........................................... 109

Selecting the Frame Rate............................................................. 110

Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones (Color Mode)

Setting the Movie Anti-Shake Function ........................................112

Setting the Optical Zoom ..............................................................113

...111

Playing Back and Deleting Images 114

Playing Back Images ........................................................................114

To Switch Between A Mode and Q Mode ................................114

Playing Back Still Pictures ............................................................ 114

Nine-Image Display, Folder Display and Calendar Display .......... 115

Zoom Playback............................................................................. 117

Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode .....................119

Slideshow .....................................................................................120

Playing Back Movies ........................................................................122

Playing Back a Movie ...................................................................122

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment...................................... 123

Deleting Images ................................................................................124

Deleting Single Images/Sound Files............................................. 124

Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files

(from Nine-Image Display)............................................................ 126

Deleting All Images....................................................................... 128

Recovering Deleted Images .........................................................129

Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) ........130

Editing and Printing Images 132

Editing Images ..................................................................................132

Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize)............................ 132

Trimming Images.......................................................................... 134

Copying Images and Sound Files................................................. 135

Using the Digital Filters................................................................. 137

Using the Brightness Filter ...........................................................138

Red-eye Compensation................................................................139

Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) ............................................140

Editing Movies ..............................................................................142

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)................................................ 146

Printing Single Images.................................................................. 146

Printing All Images........................................................................ 148

Printing Using PictBridge ................................................................149

Connecting the Camera to the Printer ..........................................149

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

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

Printing Using the DPOF Settings ................................................153

Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer.....................................153

Recording and Playing Back Sound 154

Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) .................................... 154

Playing Back Sound .........................................................................156

Adding a Voice Memo to Images ..................................................... 157

Recording a Voice Memo .............................................................157

Playing Back a Voice Memo.........................................................158

Settings 159

Camera Settings................................................................................ 159

Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory ..............159

Changing the Date and Time........................................................ 160

Changing the Sound Settings.......................................................162

Setting the Alarm ..........................................................................164

Setting the World Time .................................................................166

Changing the Display Language ..................................................168

Changing the Image Folder Name ...............................................169

Changing the USB Connection Mode........................................... 170

Changing the Video Output Format.............................................. 171

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor................................ 172

Using the Power Saving Function ................................................173

Setting Auto Power Off .................................................................174

Changing the Start-up Screen ......................................................175

Changing the Menu Order ............................................................176

Setting the Guide Display .............................................................177

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ...........................................177

Displaying the Clock Mode ..............................................................179

Appendix 180

List of World Time Cities.................................................................. 180

Default Settings................................................................................. 181

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode................................184

Optional Accessories .......................................................................186

Messages........................................................................................... 187

Troubleshooting................................................................................ 189

Main Specifications ..........................................................................191

WARRANTY POLICY......................................................................... 195

Index................................................................................................... 200

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

5, 9, R, A,

C, O, Y, q,

<, I, B, Q, i,

C, \, E, 4,

Q, X, >,

y, D, N, J, z,

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

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

The icons above the title show the shooting modes that can activate the function. Ex.

Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

R C Y C 4

Composition of the Operating Manual

This operating manual contains the following chapters.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This section deals with troubleshooting and lists the optional accessories.

Camera Features

In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio W20 has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section describes how to make the most of the key features of your camera. Together with the explanations of camera operations, it will enable you to enjoy your camera to the full.

Forget Your Worries About Water Getting in the Camera!

In addition to being certified for water resistance for thirty minutes at a depth of 1.5 meters (5 ft.), the Optio W20 is also certified as dustproof (JIS Class

5) so that you can use the camera in locations where it will be exposed to dust and dirt such as the beach, in a kitchen, a workshop, etc. Because it utilizes a lock mechanism for the battery/

card cover, when the cover is firmly locked, you can use it underwater safe in the knowledge that the batteries and card are also secure. (p.72)

For taking pictures while snorkeling.

For taking pictures at the pool or while playing in a river or lake.

For taking pictures while enjoying various outdoor

activities without worrying about your camera getting a bit dirty. A quick wipe with a wet cloth is all it needs!

Advanced Movie Recording and Picture Taking Functions

The Optio W20 has an anti-shake function to prevent camera shake during movie recording. (p.112) You can also take pictures while recording a movie. (p.107)

For recording the action of sporting events as a movie

while capturing the winning shot in a picture.

Record Sound Before and After Taking Pictures!

With the Optio W20, not only can you add a voice memo to a still picture, but by switching to Synchro Sound Record mode, the surrounding sounds are automatically captured until you press the shutter release button to take the picture. A total of 20 seconds of sound, 10 seconds before and 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed, are saved. (p.74)

For recording yourself saying “Say cheese!” or “Look at

the camera”

For including the cheers of the crowd at exciting

moments of a sporting event.

Add Fun Frames to Your Pictures!

With the Optio W20, you can add a fun frame when taking a picture of a child or your pet, for example. (p.67) You can also add frames to pictures you have taken. Adjust the position of the subject in the picture or reduce or enlarge the picture size to match the frame shape and size. Now you no longer have to worry about the subject not being aligned in the frame. (p.140)

For decorating your pictures

with a frame.

Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions!

The user-friendly design of the Optio W20 enables easy operation with only a few buttons. Simply by choosing the appropriate icon, you can select Shooting mode (p.53) and choose the optimal settings for the situation, or Playback mode (p.114, p.132) and enjoy the various playback and editing functions. A guide on the LCD monitor lets you check the functions available in each mode and how to use them. (p.53, p.60)

A shooting mode guide is displayed in the Capture Mode

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

Use the Green Mode to take pictures easily using

standard settings. (p.64)

Display Images and Sound Files in Calendar Format!

With the Optio W20, you can display recorded images and sound files by date in calendar format. (p.116) This lets you quickly find the image or sound file you want to play back.

Perfect Size for Carrying Around With You!

With its compact, stylish design, the Optio W20 is just right to slip into a pocket of your bag or hang round your neck, so you always have it with you, like your cell phone. It has a useful clock function, “Clock Mode” for telling the time too. (p.179)

Enjoy Playback and Editing Functions Without a Computer!

The Optio W20 lets you play back and edit images without having to connect the camera to your computer and transfer the images first. The camera is all you need to take and edit still pictures and movies. (p.132) And no more worries about accidentally deleting images, because now, with the Optio W20, you can recover them again. (p.129)

The wide range of editing functions includes resizing

(p.132), trimming (p.134), changing the color (p.137) and adjusting the brightness. (p.138) If your subject’s eyes appear red in the picture, you can correct them while the image is displayed in Playback mode. (p.139) You can divide a movie into two, stitch two movies together or select a frame from a movie to save as a still picture. (p.142)

Checking the Contents of the Package

Camera

Optio W20

USB cable

I-USB7 (*)

Battery charger

D-BC8 (*)

Operating Manual

(this manual)

Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories. For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.186).

Strap

O-ST20 (*)

AV cable

I-AVC7 (*)

AC plug cord (*) PC Connection Manual

Quick Guide

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW58

Rechargeable lithium-ion

battery D-LI8 (*)

Names of Parts

Front

Back

Shutter release button

Power switch, power indicator (green)

Microphone

Speaker

Flash

Lens

Self-timer lamp (red)

Strap lug

LCD monitor

Battery/card cover

Battery cover lock lever

Tripod socket

Battery lock lever

DC input terminal

PC/AV terminal

Names of Operating Parts

1 4 : 2 5

+ 1 . 0

3 8

0 9 / 2 5 / 2 0 0 6

Power switch

Shutter release button

Zoom/w/x/f/y button Green/i button

Q button

Four-way controller

4/W button

3 button

Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.44 - p.47) for an explanation of the function of each button.

Monitor Indications

Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode

The display shows information such as the shooting conditions.

6 7

1 2 3 4

09/25/2006

+1.0

14:25

14:25+1.0

8 9

Shooting mode (p.53)

F 3 . 3

1 / 2 5 0

+ 1 . 0

3 8

200

Flash mode (p.87)

Drive mode (p.76, p.77, p.78)

Focus mode (p.85)

Camera shake icon (p.83)

Digital zoom icon (p.80)

Memory status (p.34)

Remaining image storage

capacity Battery indicator (p.24)

Focus frame (p.40)

EV compensation (p.82)

Date and time (p.38)

World time setting (p.166)

+ : Built-in memory

(without card)

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

Histogram + Info Display in Still Picture Capture Mode

6 7

3 4

1/250

1/250 F3.3

F3.3

+1.0

200

8 9

Bright portion (blinks red)

Dark portion (blinks yellow)

Shutter speed

Aperture

Recorded pixels (p.89)

About the Bright and Dark Portions

Quality (p.91)

White balance (p.92)

AE Metering (p.94)

Sensitivity (p.96)

Histogram (p.84)

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

Full Display in Still Picture Playback Mode

F 3 . 3

1 / 2 5 0

1 0 0

0 0 3 8

1 4 : 2 5

200

0 9 / 2 5 / 2 0 0 6

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

The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A11 appear when [Normal Display] or [Histogram + Info] is selected. B1 to B10 only appear when [Histogram + Info] is selected. (p.119)

A11

A1 B1 B2

B3 B4 B5 B6 B7

1/250

F3.3

Playback mode (p.60)

Folder number (p.169)

File number

Protect icon (p.130)

Voice memo icon (p.158)

Battery indicator (p.24)

Volume icon (p.158)

Memory status (p.34)

Built-in memory

+ :

(without card)

a : SD Memory Card r : Card is write-protected Captured date and time (p.38)

200

100

100-0038

0038

09/25/2006

14:25

Four-way controller guide

A10

Key lock icon (p.65)

A11

Bright portion (blinks red)

Recorded pixels (p.89)

Quality (p.91)

White balance (p.92)

AE Metering (p.94)

Sensitivity (p.96)

Dark portion (blinks yellow)

(p.19) Shutter speed

Aperture

Histogram (p.84)

B10

A2 A3

A4 A5

A6 A7 A8

B10

A9 A10

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

Guide Indications

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

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

4/W button

Green/i button |, i

(p.19)

SHUTTER

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

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

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

pull tight.

Getting Started

Powering the Camera

Getting Started

To power outlet

AC plug cord

Battery

Battery charger

Charging indicator While charging:

Lights red

Charging finished:

Lights green

Charging the Battery

Use the battery charger to charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time or after a long period of non-use, or when the [Battery depleted] message appears.

1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger D-BC8. 2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. 3 Place the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX

logo is visible.

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

4 Remove the battery from the battery charger when

charging is finished.

•

The time required to fully charge the battery is about 100 minutes (max.). The appropriate ambient temperature for charging the battery is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). (The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions.)

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

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

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

Battery cover lock lever Battery lock lever

Installing the Battery

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

1 Open the battery/card cover.

Press the battery cover lock lever in the direction of 1, slide the battery/card cover in the direction of 2 and flip the cover open in the direction of 3.

2 Using the side of the battery to press the battery lock

lever in the direction of 4, insert the battery with the side with the PENTAX logo pointing toward the lens.

Push the battery in until it is locked in place.

3 Close the battery/card cover.

Press the battery cover lock lever in the opposite direction to 1. Press it until the red area under the lever cannot be seen.

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Removing the Battery

1 Open the battery/card cover. 2 Release the battery by using your finger to press the

battery lock lever in the direction of 4.

The battery will be ejected. Pull the battery out of the camera.

Do not apply excessive pressure to the front or back of the camera when opening and closing the battery/card cover as this may dislodge the waterproof packing. If the packing is not in the correct position, the waterproof performance of the camera will be compromised.

• This camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8. Use of any other type of battery may damage the camera and cause malfunction.

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

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malfunction may result.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Image Storage

(flash used for 50%

240 pictures 80 min. 400 min. 360 min.

Capacity

of shots)

Movie Recording

Time

Sound Recording

Time

Playback Time

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

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

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

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

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

• Battery Level Indicator

You can check the battery level by the indicator on the LCD monitor.

Screen Display Battery Status

(green) Adequate power remains.

(green) Battery is running low.

(yellow) Battery is running very low.

(red) Battery is exhausted.

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

Recycling Batteries

This symbol indicates that the battery is recyclable. Cover the terminals with insulating tape and take the battery to a store displaying this symbol.

Charging the Battery Abroad

The battery charger supplied with the camera is designed to switch automatically to the voltage (100-240V) and frequency (50Hz, 60Hz) of the electricity supply in the country or region where used. However, electrical socket shapes differ from country to country. Before traveling abroad, you are advised to check the socket shape in the country of your destination (see “Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the World” (p.26)) and take an appropriately shaped adapter plug with you. The socket shape does not affect the charging method.

Adapter plug

•

Use of an off-the-shelf transformer may lead to defective operation.

• Unplug the adapter plug from the power outlet when the battery charger is not in use.

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Type

Adapter

A B BF C S

Shape

plug

–

Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the World

North

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America

Europe, Former Soviet Union

Asia Taiwan, Japan 9

Oceania Australia, Tonga, New Zealand, Fiji 9

Central and South America

Middle East Israel, Iran 9

Africa Canary Islands, Guinea, Mozambique, Morocco 9

U.S.A., Canada

Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Ukraine, Austria, Netherlands, Kazakhstan, Greece, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Hungary, Finland, France, Belarus, Belgium, Rumania, Russia

U.K. 99 Spain 99 Switzerland, Poland, Portugal 99

Sri Lanka, Maldives 9 Nepal, Bangladesh, Mongolia 9 Vietnam 99 India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Macau 99 Thailand 999 Korea 99 9 Philippines 999 Singapore, Hong Kong 99 China 99999 Malaysia 999

Guam 9 Tahiti 9

Colombia, Jamaica, Haiti, Panama, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Mexico

Brazil, Peru 99 Chile 99 Argentina 999

Kuwait 99 Jordan 99

Kenya, South Africa 99 Algeria 999 Egypt 999 Zambia, Tanzania 99

A B BF C S

AC plug cord

DC terminal

AC adapter

Using the AC Adapter

Use of the AC adapter kit K-AC8 (optional) is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a PC.

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

battery/card cover.

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

input terminal of the camera with the 2 symbol pointed toward the LCD monitor.

3 Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. 4 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 is being recorded on the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory.

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

• Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter kit K-AC8 before using the adapter.

• The battery inside the camera is not charged by connecting the AC adapter to the camera.

•

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Installing the SD Memory Card

Battery cover lock lever

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SD Memory Card socket

SD Memory Card

This camera uses an SD Memory Card. Captured images and sound files are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera. They are saved in the built-in memory if a card is not inserted. (p.34)

• Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory” (p.159) for instructions on formatting.

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

• Allow the camera to dry completely before changing the SD Memory Card. Avoid changing the card where the camera is likely to get wet or dirty, and make sure that your hands are dry. Do not apply excessive pressure to the front or back of the camera

• when opening and closing the battery/card cover as this may dislodge the waterproof packing. If the packing is not in the correct position, the waterproof performance of the camera will be compromised.

• 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.31)

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

Backing Up Data

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

1 Open the battery/card cover.

Press the battery cover lock lever in the direction of 1, slide the battery/card cover in the direction of 2 and flip the cover open in the direction of 3.

2 Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card

socket so that the label is facing toward the LCD monitor.

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

3 Close the battery/card cover.

Press the battery cover lock lever in the opposite direction to 1. Press it until the red area under the lever cannot be seen.

Removing the SD Memory Card

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

it.

Pull the card out.

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Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card

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

prohibiting recording of new data, deletion

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

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

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

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

•

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

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

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

card is being recorded or accessed.

• The SD M emory Card has a limited service life. If it is not used for a long time, the data on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to regularly make a backup of important data on a computer.

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

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

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

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

Write-protect

switch

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures

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

Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use

Recorded Pixels Use

6 3072×2304 f 2560×1920 g 2304×1728 h 2048×1536 i 1600×1200

V 1280× 960

l 1024× 768 m 640× 480

The default setting is 6 (3072×2304).

•Only V (1280×960) can be set for recorded pixels when R mode is set.

Appropriate Quality Level According to Use

Best Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints.

Better

Good

The default setting is D (Better).

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

For making postcard-size prints.

Clearer

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

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

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

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

Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.89

Selecting the Quality Level 1p.91

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Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Image Storage Capacity

(Approximate numbers of pictures)

6 3072×2304 f 2560×1920 g 2304×1728 h 2048×1536 i 1600×1200

V 1280× 960

l 1024× 768 m 640× 480

(Best)

Built-in

Memory

6 pictures 35 pictures 12 pictures 69 pictures 18 pictures

8 pictures 49 pictures 17 pictures 95 pictures 24 pictures

11 pictures 62 pictures 22 pictures

13 pictures 77 pictures 27 pictures

22 pictures

31 pictures

43 pictures

87 pictures

128 MB

124 pictures

178 pictures

244 pictures

489 pictures 127 pictures 712 pictures 175 pictures 979 pictures

D (Better) E (Good)

Built-in

Memory

36 pictures

54 pictures

73 pictures

128 MB

124 pictures

153 pictures

206 pictures

301 pictures

412 pictures

Built-in

Memory

31 pictures

40 pictures

54 pictures

73 pictures

93 pictures

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

•Only V (1280×960) can be set for recorded pixels when R mode is set.

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies

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

Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies 1p.108

128 MB

103 pictures

137 pictures

178 pictures

223 pictures

301 pictures

412 pictures

522 pictures

Selecting the Quality Level of Movies 1p.109

Selecting the Frame Rate 1p.110

Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use

(640×480)

(320×240)

The default setting is m (640×480).

Suitable for viewing on a TV or computer screen.

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

Appropriate Quality Level According to Use

Best Clearer images

Better

Good Grainier images

The default setting is C (Best).

Appropriate Frame Rate According to Use

30fps

15fps

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

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

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

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, Frame Rate and Recording Time

(Approximate recording time)

30fps 15fps

640×480

320×240

Built-in

Memory

C 20 sec.

D 28 sec.

E 42 sec.

C 33 sec.

D 45 sec.

1 min

3 sec.

128 MB

1 min.

56 sec.

2 min.

36 sec.

3 min.

57 sec.

3 min. 6 sec.

4 min.

12 sec.

5 min.

55 sec.

Built-in

Memory

41 sec.

54 sec.

1 min

22 sec.

1 min

3 sec.

1 min

27 sec.

2 min. 7 sec.

128 MB

3 min.

50 sec.

5 min. 1 sec.

7 min.

40 sec.

5 min.

55 sec.

8 min. 9 sec.

11 min.

51 sec.

• The above figures are based on PENTAX standard shooting conditions and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions and type of SD Memory Card used.

Built-in

Memory

17 min.

23 sec.

Sound

128 MB

1 hr.

36 min.

58 sec.

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Turning the Camera On and Off

3 8

1 4 : 2 5

0 9 / 2 5 / 2 0 0 6

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Press the power switch.

The camera turns on and the power indicator turns on. If the Initial Setting screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.36 to set the display language and/or current date and time.

2 Press the power switch again.

The camera turns off and the power indicator turns off.

Taking Pictures 1p.62

Checking the Memory Card

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

Power switch/power indicator

Memory status

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Power switch

Q button

Playback Only Mode

Use this mode when you want to play back an image or sound file straightaway without taking any more pictures. Pressing the shutter release button does not change the mode to A mode.

1 Press the power switch while holding down the Q

button.

The camera turns on in Playback Only Mode.

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

Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.42

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Initial Settings

C a n c e l

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

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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.38) to set the current date and time.

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

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

Language” (1p.168).

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

and Time” (1p.160).

Setting the Display Language

Power switch

Four-way controller

4 button 3 button

1 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to choose the display language.

English Francais Deutsch Español Portugues Italiano Svenska

Cancel

Nederlands

OKCancel

2 Press the 4 button.

OFF

The Initial Setting screen appears in the selected language. If the desired settings for [Hometown] and daylight saving time appear, press the 4 button again to display the [Date Adjust] screen. Go to “Setting the Date and Time” (p.38). Go to Step 3 in “Setting Hometown and DST” if the desired settings do not appear.

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

When Another Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected

Initial Setting

English

Hometown New York

Cancel

Daylight saving time

DST

OFF

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

language and press the 4 button.

The Initial Setting screen appears in the selected language.

When the Screen After Step 2 Appears in Another Language

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

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

5 Press the four-way controller (5).

The Language/ screen appears.

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

language.

7 Press the 4 button.

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

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

• To change Hometown, follow the steps in “Setting the World Time” (p.166).

• To change the Date and Time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date and Time” (p.160).

Setting Hometown and DST

OFF

3 Press the four-way controller (3).

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The frame moves to [Hometown].

4 Press the four-way controller (5).

The Hometown screen appears.

5 Use the four-way controller (45)

to choose the city.

Initial Setting

Hometown New York

Cancel

6 Press the four-way controller (3).

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

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

P (Off).

8 Press the 4 button.

The Initial Setting screen appears.

9 Press the 4 button.

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

Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time and the display style.

1 Press the four-way controller (5).

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

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to choose the date and time display style.

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to [24h].

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

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

5 Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame returns to [Date Style].

Date Adjust

Date Style mmdd yy

Date 01/01/2006

Time

Cancel

Date Adjust

Date Style mmdd yy

Date 01/01/2006

Time

Cancel

English

0:00

DST

OFF

24h

6 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Date].

Date Adjust

Date Style mmdd yy

Date 01/01/2006

Time

Cancel

0:00

24h

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7 Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to the month.

8 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the month.

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

Date Adjust

Date Style mmdd yy

Date 01/01/2006

Time

Cancel

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

9 Press the 4 button.

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

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

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

Language” (1p.168).

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

and Time” (1p.160).

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

the World Time” (1p.166).

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

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

button when the time

0:00

24h

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.180) for the video output format of each city set as the Initial Setting, and “Changing the Video Output Format” (p.171) for changing the setting of the video output format.

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1 4 : 2 5

3 8

0 9 / 2 5 / 2 0 0 6

Taking Still Pictures

Power switch Shutter release button

Zoom/w/x button

Quick Start

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

1 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.

2 Confirm the subject and shooting

information on the LCD monitor.

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

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

Focus frame

3 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

4 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken. The image appears on the LCD monitor for one second (Instant Review) and is saved to the SD Memory Card or built-in memory. (p.41)

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

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Using the Shutter Release Button

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

Press halfway

The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. The green focus frame lights on the LCD monitor when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is in focus. If the subject is out of focus, the frame will light red.

Press fully

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

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

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

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

• Horizontal lines or intricate patterns

• Fast moving objects

• When there is an object in the foreground and an object in the background in the same picture

• Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background)

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Instant Review

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

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1 4 : 2 5

1 0 0

0 0 3 8

0 9 / 2 5 / 2 0 0 6

Playing Back Still Pictures

Shutter release button

Quick Start

Playing Back Images

Press the Q button after taking a

picture.

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

Playing Back the Previous or Next Image

Q button Four-way controller

File number

100

100-0038

0038

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1 Press the Q button after taking a picture.

The image appears on the LCD monitor.

2 Press the four-way controller (45).

The previous or next image appears.

i button

O K

C a n c e l

1 0 0

0 0 1 7

O K

All Images/Sounds

Q button Four-way controller

4 button

Rotating the Displayed Image

1 Press the Q button after taking a picture.

The image appears on the LCD monitor.

2 Press the four-way controller (3).

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller (

) to select s (Image Rotation) and

press the

button.

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

4 Use the four-way controller

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

The rotated image appears.

• Movies cannot be rotated.

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

Deleting the Displayed Image

Press the i button while the image is displayed to display the Delete screen. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete] and press the 4 button. (p.124)

234

Cancel

All Images/Sounds

Delete

Cancel

OKCancel

100

100-0017

0017

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Common Operations

Understanding the Button Functions

Common Operations

A Mode

1 Power switch

Turns the camera off. (p.34)

2 Shutter release button

Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture mode. (Except in s, 3 and \ modes) (p.40) Takes the still picture when pressed down fully. (p.40) Starts and stops movie recording in C mode. (p.106) Starts and stops sound file recording in O mode. (p.154)

3 Green button

Switches to the Green Mode. (p.64) Calls up the assigned menu. (p.58) Takes a still picture during movie recording. (p.107)

4 Zoom/w/x/f/y button

Changes the captured area. (p.80)

5 Q button

Switches to the Q mode. (p.114)

1 2

3 4

7 8

6 Four-way controller

(2) : Changes the drive mode. (p.76, p.77, p.78) (3) : Displays the Capture Mode Palette. (p.53) (4) : Changes the flash mode. (p.87) (5) : Changes the focus mode. (p.85) (23) : Adjusts \ in \ mode. (p.86)

7 4/W button

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

8 3 button

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

Common Operations

1 2

3 4

Common Operations

Q Mode

1 Power switch

Turns the camera off. (p.34)

2 Shutter release button

Switches to A mode. (p.114)

3 Green/i button

Switches from single-image display to the Delete screen. (p.124) Switches from nine-image display to the Select & Delete screen. (p.126) Switches from folder display to the calendar display screen. (p.116) Switches from calendar display to the folder display screen. (p.116)

4 Zoom/f/y button

Press f during single-image display to change to nine-Image display. Returns to the previous display when y is pressed. (p.115) Enlarges the image when y is pressed during single-image display. Returns to the previous display when f is pressed. (p.117) Press f during nine-image display to change to folder or calendar display. (p.116) Press y during folder display to change to nine-image display of the selected folder. (p.116) Press y during calendar display to change to nine-image display for the selected date. (p.116) Can be used to adjust the volume during playback of movies or sound files. (p.122, p.156)

7 8

5 Q button

Switches to A mode. (p.114)

6 Four-way controller

(2) : Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file. (p.122,

p.156)

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

Stops a movie or sound file during playback. (p.122, p.156)

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

single-image display. (p.42) Frame forwards, frame reverses and reverses a movie during playback. (p.122) Fast forwards, reverses, and moves to the index in sound file playback. (p.156)

(2345) : Moves the display area during zoom display. (p.117)

Selects an image in nine-image display, a folder in folder display, and a date in calendar display. (p.115, p.116) Moves the image when using the Frame Composite function. (p.140)

7 4/W button

Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (p.119) Returns zoom display or nine-image display to single-image display. (p.115, p.117) Changes to nine-image display of the selected folder during folder display. (p.116) Changes to single-image display of the selected date during calendar display. (p.116)

8 3 button

Displays the [u Setting] menu during single-image display. (p.48) Returns to single-image display during Playback Mode Palette display. (p.60) Returns zoom display or nine-image display to single-image display. (p.115) Changes to nine-image display of the selected folder during folder display. (p.116) Changes to nine-image display of the selected date during calendar display. (p.116)

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Setting the Camera Functions

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To change the camera settings, press the

button to display the [A Rec.Mode] menu or [u Setting] menu. Menus for playing back and editing images and sound files are displayed from the Playback Mode Palette.

Setting with the Menus

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

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The setting is complete and the camera returns to mode

Press halfway

During recording During playback

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SHUTTER

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance

AWB

AE Metering

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

Exit

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level White Balance

AWB

AE Metering

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

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Format Sound

Alarm World Time

Exit

Setting

Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time

Exit

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A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor

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during menu operation.

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

1 Press the 3 button in A

mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

2 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Recorded Pixels].

3 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Quality Level].

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance

AWB

AE Metering

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

Exit

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

AWB

AE Metering

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

Exit

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4 Press the four-way controller (5).

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

5 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the setting.

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

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

Storage Capacity

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

AWB

AE Metering

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

Cancel

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To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures

6 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

To Save the Setting and Begin Playback of Images

6 Press the Q button.

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

To Save the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations

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

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

To Cancel the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations

6 Press the 3 button.

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

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

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

Cancel : Cancels the current selection, exits the menu and

: Returns to Step 3 with the current setting.

returns to Step 3.

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

[A Rec.Mode] Menu

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

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

White Balance

AE Metering

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

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

Focus Limiter

Setting

Recorded Pixels Quality Level For choosing the quality level of movies p.109 Frame Rate Color Mode For choosing a color mode for movies p.111

Movie

Movie anti-shake

Optical Zoom

Interval For setting the interval for shooting p.78 Number of Shot For setting the number of shots taken p.78

Shoot

Start Time For setting the start time for interval shooting p.78

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

Memory

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

For choosing the number of recorded pixels of still pictures

For adjusting the color balance according to the light conditions

For setting the area of the screen where the brightness is metered to determine the exposure

For limiting the focusing range according to the conditions

For choosing the number of recorded pixels of movies p.108

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

For choosing whether to use the movie anti-shake function For choosing whether to use the optical zoom function

for movies

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

p.89

p.92

p.94

p.99

p.110

p.112

p.113

p.104

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

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

• Assigning frequently used functions to the Green button enables you to go straight to the menu. (p.58) You can also change the order of the menu items, so that you can put frequently used items on top of less used ones. (p.176)

[u Setting] Menu

Item Description Page

Format For formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory p.159

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Sound

Date Adjust For adjusting the date, time, and date and time styles p.160

Alarm For setting the alarm p.164

World Time For setting the world time p.166

Language/

Folder Name

USB Connection For setting the USB cable connection (to PC or printer) p.170

Video Out For setting the output format to the AV equipment p.171

Brightness Level For changing the brightness of the LCD monitor p.172

Power Saving

Auto Power Off

Quick Zoom

Green Button

Guide Display

Reset menu setting

Reset

Reset menu item order

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

For setting the language in which menus and messages appear

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

For setting the time until the camera enters powersaving mode

For setting the time until the camera turns off automatically

For displaying an image at maximum magnification by pressing y on the Zoom/f/y button during still picture playback

For assigning a function to the Green button in Capture mode

For displaying a function guide, selectable from both the Capture Mode Palette and the Playback Mode Palette.

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

For resetting the menu order to its default p.177

p.162

p.168

p.169

p.173

p.174

p.118

p.58

p.177

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Setting the Shooting Mode

The Optio W20 has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures or record movies and sound in different situations simply by choosing the right mode for the particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette.

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to choose a shooting mode.

A shooting mode guide appears about 2 seconds after the shooting mode is chosen. You can turn off the shooting mode guide by operating the menu. Refer to “Setting the Guide Display” (p.177) for details of how to operate the menu.

3 Press the 4 button.

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

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

• depending on the shooting mode. For details, refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.184).

•

You can turn off the shooting mode guide on the Capture Mode Palette. (p.177)

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There are 25 available shooting modes.

1 5 Auto Picture

Use this mode to select the best shooting mode automatically.

2 R Program

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

3 A Night Scene

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

4 C Movie

Use this mode for taking movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. (p.106)

5 O Voice Recording

Use this mode to record sound files. Be careful not to cover the microphone on the top of the camera with your hand. (p.154)

6 q Landscape

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

7 < Flower

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

8 I Portrait

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

9 B Underwater

Use this mode for taking pictures underwater. Captures the blueness of the sea. (p.72)

0 Q Underwater Movie

Use this mode to record movies underwater. Captures the blueness of the sea. (p.72)

a 4 Blur Reduction

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

b i Surf & Snow

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

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c \ Sport

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

d E Pet

Ideal for taking pictures of pets. The camera keeps the moving pet in focus until the shutter release button is pressed. You can select settings according to the color of your pet’s coat. (p.70)

e Y Frame Composite

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

(p.67)

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f C Synchro Sound Record

Automatically records the sound 10 sec. before and after the shutter is released. (p.74)

g Q Kids

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

h X Soft

For taking pictures with soft, blurred outlines.

i S Self-portrait

Use this mode to take pictures of yourself or include yourself in pictures. The camera adjusts the focus and color.

j y Fireworks

Use this mode to take spectacular pictures of fireworks. It is best to use a tripod as the shutter speed is fixed at 4 sec. (p.66)

k D Food

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

l N Text

Use this mode to take clear pictures of text. You can change the image to black and white or reverse the colors. (p.75)

m J Museum

For taking pictures in museums and art galleries where flash photography is not permitted. Take care to avoid camera shake.

n z Natural Skin Tone

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

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o R Report

For capturing image with fixed 1280×960 pixels for reports.

Calling Up a Specific Menu

When you assign functions to the Green button, pressing the Green button displays the menus one after another. This is useful for going straight to the setting screens of frequently used functions such as EV Compensation, Sensitivity and White Balance.

• The following functions can be assigned to the Green button: Green Mode, Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, White Balance, AE Metering, Sensitivity, EV Compensation, Focusing Area,

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Sharpness, Saturation and Contrast.

• The default setting is Green Mode in [1] and no function in [2], [3] or [4].

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

•

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

• You cannot save different settings for the same function on the Green button and on the original menu.

Rec.Mode] and [u Setting]).

Assigning a Function to the Green Button

1 Select [Green Button] on the [u Setting] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5).

The Green Button screen appears.

3 Use the four-way controller (23)

to choose a number.

Green Button

Green Mode 2 Off 3 Off 4

Off

4 Press the four-way controller (5).

Gre en M ode

EV Co mp ens at io n

Rec or de d P ix el s

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A pull-down menu appears.

5 Choose a function and press the

4 button.

6 Repeat Steps 3 to 5 to register the

necessary functions.

7 Press the 3 button twice.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

Using the Green Button

1 Press the Green button in A

mode.

The function assigned to [1] in [Green Button] on the [u Setting] menu is called up.

2 Press the Green button again.

The function assigned to [2] is called up. While the screen at right is displayed, use the Green button to recall functions allocated to [3] and [4].

3 Change the settings and press the

4 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

• If the Green Mode has been assigned to the Green button, the camera enters the Green Mode one second after the Green button is pressed (p.64).

• If the Sensitivity function has been assigned to the Green button, the automatically adjusted range for AUTO cannot be changed using the operation described here. If you choose AUTO, set the automatically adjusted range for Sensitivity beforehand using the menu operation (p.97).

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

Green Button

Green Mode1 2 Recorded Pixels 3 Quality Level 4 White Balance

AE Metering

Sensitivity

Cancel

Green Mode

EV Compensation

Next function assigned to Green button

EV Compensation

Recorded Pixels

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Setting the Playback Mode

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

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Slideshow

Resize

OKOKOK

SHUTTER OK

Press halfway

Close the Playback Mode

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Quality Level

Cancel

OKOKOK

Go to screen for selected

playback function.

• A playback mode guide appears about 2 seconds after the playback mode is chosen.

• You can turn off the playback mode guide on the Playback Mode Palette. (p.177)

Playback Mode Palette

Item Description Page

Slideshow

Resize

Trimming For deleting the unneeded part of a picture p.134

Image/Sound

Copy

Image Rotation For rotating still pictures p.43

Digital Filter For changing the color of still pictures p.137

Brightness Filter For changing the brightness of still pictures p.138

[

Y Z

r ]

Save as Still image

Divide Movies

Stitch

Movie Edit

Movies

Frame Composite For adding a decorative frame to a still picture p.140

Red-eye Compensation

Voice Memo For adding a voice memo to still pictures p.157

Protect

DPOF

Image Recovery For recovering deleted images p.129

Start-up Screen For setting the start-up screen p.175

For playing back recorded images one after another

For changing the recorded pixels and quality of images

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

For saving one frame from a movie as a still picture

For dividing a movie into two p.144

For joining two movies together p.145

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

For protecting images and sound files from accidental deletion

For setting the DPOF print order data for still pictures

p.120

p.132

p.135

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p.143

p.139

p.130

p.146

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Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture

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Mode)

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

U (Standard mode), A (Night Scene mode), q (Landscape mode) and I (Portrait mode).

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

(Auto Picture mode).

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

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

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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

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Setting The Functions (Program Mode)

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

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

(Program mode).

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

Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions” (p.85 - p.103) for details of how to set the functions.

5 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

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The picture is taken.

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

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Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)

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

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1 Press the Green button in A

mode.

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

2 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

3 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

• If any other functions have been assigned to the Green button, the menus appear in sequence each time the button is pressed. (p.59)

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

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

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

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

* The Green Mode settings are as shown below.

Flash Mode , (Auto) Drive Mode 9 (Standard) Focus Mode = (Standard) Information Display Normal Recorded Pixels Quality Level D (Better) White Balance F (Auto) AE Metering L Multi-segment metering Focusing Area J (Multiple) Focus Limiter O (On) Sensitivity Auto 64-400 EV Compensation ±0.0 Digital Zoom O (On) Instant Review Sharpness G (Normal) Saturation G (Normal) Contrast G (Normal)

1sec

Green mode must be canceled to use this function.

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

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

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such as nightscapes.

Use this mode when taking pictures of night views.

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

Use this mode to take spectacular pictures of fireworks.

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

(Night Scene), 4 (Blur Reduction) or y (Fireworks).

3 Press the 4 button.

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

4 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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

• To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and the self-timer function. (p.76)

•In 4 mode, sensitivity is automatically set to auto (64 to 1600). (p.96)

• The sensitivity is set at 64, the focus mode is set to s, and the flash mode is set to a in y mode. In addition, the shutter speed is set at 4 sec., the aperture is left open and EV compensation is not available.

•

In A or y mode, AE metering is set to multi-segment metering.

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Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite)

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

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to select Y (Frame Composite).

3 Press the 4 button.

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

4 Use the four-way controller

OKMENU

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

5 Press the 4 button.

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

• Use the four-way controller (45) to

choose a different frame.

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

6 Press the 4 button.

The frame appears on the screen.

7 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

8 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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

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I > z

Taking Pictures of People (Portrait/Self-portrait/ Natural Skin Tone)

In I, > or z mode, Face Recognition AF and Face Recognition AE

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

Use this mode when taking pictures of people.

Use this mode when taking self-portraits or pictures of you and a friend.

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

in your pictures.

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

(Portrait), > (Self-portrait) or z (Natural Skin Tone).

3 Press the 4 button.

The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the location of the subject’s face is recognized, a yellow focus frame appears on the LCD monitor at the location of the face. As the subject moves, the size and location of the focus frame change to match the location of the subject’s face.

4 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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

• The digital zoom function cannot be used in I, > or z mode.

• Continuous Shooting cannot be used in I, > or z mode.

•

In I, > or z mode, only I, > or z and the focus frame appear on the LCD monitor. No other shooting information is displayed. In addition, you cannot change the information displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the

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

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

4/W

button.

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Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

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

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

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

The Pet mode selection screen appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

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

There are two types of icons: a cat and dog icon. (Choosing either the cat or dog icon does

not affect the resulting picture. Choose whichever you prefer.)

5 Press the 4 button.

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

6 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

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The picture is taken.

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

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Taking Underwater Pictures (Underwater Mode/Underwater Movie Mode)

This camera has been proven to comply with JIS Class 8 waterproof

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performance and can be used to take pictures at a depth of 1.5 m continuously for 30 minutes. In addition, this camera complies with JIS Class 5 dustproof performance (IP58).

Use the Underwater mode to take underwater still pictures that capture the

blueness of the sea.

Q Use the Underwater Movie mode to record movies underwater.

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

(Underwater) or Q (Underwater Movie).

3 Press the 4 button.

The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. If you selected Q, go to Step 5.

4 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

If you selected B, the picture is taken. If you selected Q, recording starts. To stop recording, press the shutter release button fully. Perform the same steps as C to record movies.

Recording a Movie 1p.106

B Q

• Before taking pictures underwater, make sure that there is no dirt or sand on the waterproof packing of the battery/card cover and check that the cover is securely locked. (p.23)

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

•

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

Waterproof and Dustproof Function 1p.5

• The flash will not discharge in Q mode.

•In Q mode, the default setting for focus mode is 3. (p.85) The focus mode can be changed before recording starts.

• When the Focus Mode is set to \, you can adjust the focus before recording starts and during recording.

• You can use the optical zoom and digital zoom before recording starts and during recording.

• Changing the LCD monitor display mode by pressing the 4/W button while recording a movie will not display the histogram.

Setting the Optical Zoom 1p.113

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

• Jumping into the water while holding the camera

• Swimming while holding the camera in your hand

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

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Taking Still Pictures with Sound (Synchro Sound Record)

A total of 20 seconds, the 10 seconds before and after the shutter release button is pressed fully, of sounds are recorded with the still picture.

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

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The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

(Synchro Sound Record).

3 Press the 4 button.

The Synchro Sound Record mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.

4 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken. A countdown of the remaining recording time appears on the Instant Review screen.

• You can play back sound recorded in Synchro Sound Record mode in the same way as playing a voice memo. (p.158)

• In Synchro Sound Record mode, the default setting for focus mode is 3 (Pan Focus). (p.85)

• Sound recording before taking a picture starts immediately when Synchro Sound Record mode is selected. Ten seconds of sound before the shutter release button is pressed fully are recorded with the still picture. Sound prior to this is not recorded.

• The shutter sound, operation sound, and self-timer sound are muted when the Synchro Sound Record mode is set. If you press the shutter release button fully while the camera is recording

• sound after taking the picture, the camera immediately switches to capture status, so the time that sound is recorded may be reduced.

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Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode)

You can take pictures of text in documents or on a whiteboard so that the text is easy to read. Choose from four text modes.

Color A picture of the text is taken in its original color.

Reversed Color Black and White

Negative

A picture of text is taken with the colors reversed.

A picture of the text is taken in black and white.

A picture of text is taken with the black and white portions reversed.

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller (

2345

) to select (Text).

3 Press the 4 button.

The text mode selection screen appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select . 5 Press the 4 button.

The text mode setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

6 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

7 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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

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Using the Self-timer

In Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after

the shutter release button is pressed.

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Stabilize the camera with a tripod 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.

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

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

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

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Self-timer

3 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

4 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds later.

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

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

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

• Z

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

another shooting mode and then switch the shooting mode to

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

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

Continuous Shooting

HS Cont. Shooting

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

Pictures are taken continuously at a speed of 3 frames per second until the buffer memory is full.

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

Use the four-way controller ( to select or

(Continuous Shooting)

(HS Cont. Shooting) and press

the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take a series of pictures.

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Drive Mode

Continuous Shooting

3 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

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

4 Press the shutter release button fully.

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

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

• The continuous shooting function is not available in 5, A, C, O, Y, I, Q, C, X, >, y or 9 mode.

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

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

• The number of recorded pixels is fixed at h in high speed continuous shooting mode. When shooting mode is set to R, the number of recorded pixels is set to V (1280×960). The focus, exposure and white balance are locked with the first image.

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Taking Pictures at a Set Interval (Interval Shoot)

In this mode, a set number of pictures can be taken automatically at a set interval from a set time.

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Interval 10 sec. – 99 min.

Number of Shot

Start Time

2 shots – number of recordable images

In 0 min. – 24 hours, 0 min.

Set the camera to take pictures at one second intervals from ten seconds to four minutes or at one minute intervals from four minutes to 99 minutes. You cannot set the camera to take interval shots for less than ten seconds.

You can set this to up to 1000 shots. However, this cannot exceed the number of recordable images.

Set the start time in one minute intervals for when the camera is to begin interval shooting. If the start time is set to 0 min., the first picture is taken as soon as the shutter release button is pressed.

1 Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode. 2 Use the four-way controller (45)

to select k (Interval Shoot) and press the 4 button.

The current interval shoot setting appears for approximately five seconds. To take pictures with the current setting, go to Step 8.

Drive Mode

Interval Shoot

3 Press the 4 button while the

setting is displayed.

The Interval Shoot setting screen appears. [Interval] is marked with a frame.

4 Set the interval.

1 Press the four-way controller (5). 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to

set the minute, then press the fourway controller (5).

3 Use the four-way controller (23) to

set the seconds, then press the fourway controller (5).

The frame returns to [Interval].

Interval Shoot

Interval 0 10min sec

Number of Shot

Start Time hr min0

Cancel

5 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Number of Shot].

6 Set the number of shots.

1 Press the four-way controller (5). 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to set [Number of Shot], then

press the four-way controller (5).

The frame returns to [Number of Shot].

7 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Start Time].

8 Set the start time.

1 Press the four-way controller (5). 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to set the hour, then press

the four-way controller (5).

3 Use the four-way controller (23) to set the minute, then press

the four-way controller (5).

The frame returns to [Start Time].

9 Press the 4 button.

The Interval Shoot setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

10 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

11 Press the shutter release button fully.

Interval shooting starts. The camera turns off between shots (during standby). Press the power switch during standby to display the remaining number of pictures and interval on the LCD monitor. To cancel interval shooting, press the message [Stop interval shooting] and then press the

Interval shooting is not available in 5, I, >, z, C, O, Y, Q, C, or 9 mode.

button to display the

button.

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Using the Zoom

You can use the zoom to change the captured area.

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1 Press the Zoom/w/x button in A

mode.

x Tele : enlarges the subject w Wide : widens the area that is captured

by the camera The zoom bar indicates the current level of magnification.

Zoom bar

When the digital zoom function is set to P (Off), you can take pictures at up to three times magnification using the optical zoom. When the digital zoom function is set to O (On), you can combine it with the optical zoom to enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equivalent to 12 times.

Press x

Optical zoom range

• You are recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake

Digital zoom range

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.

Setting the Digital Zoom

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

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

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

Zoom].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

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

The selected setting is saved.

4 Press the 3 button.

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

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The digital zoom function cannot be used in I, > or z mode.

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Movie Interval Shoot

Digital Zoom

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Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)

You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture.

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Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed.

Press the

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [EV Compensation].

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

button in A mode.

Rec.Mode

0.0

EV Compensation

AF Setting Movie Interval Shoot

Digital Zoom

Exit

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

4 Press the 3 button.

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

• If you use the EV compensation function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.58)

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

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

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

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

• S appears when camera shake is likely to occur. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and the self-timer function. (p.76)

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In 9, I, > or z mode, only 9, I, > or z and the focus frame appear on the LCD monitor. No other shooting information is displayed. In addition, you cannot change the information displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the

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Backlight Off

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Using the Histogram

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

Number of pixels→

Dark portions Bright portions

←Brightness→(Dark) (Bright)

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

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Understanding Brightness

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

Dark image Correct image Bright image

When the image is too dark, the part to the left is cut off (dark portions) and when the image is too bright, the part to the right is cut off (bright portions). Bright portions blink red on the LCD monitor and dark portions blink yellow.

Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode 1p.83 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode 1p.119

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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Selecting the Focus Mode

Focus Mode

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

Standard

Macro

Infinity

Pan Focus

Manual Focus This mode lets you adjust the focus manually.

1 Press the four-way controller (5)

in A mode.

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

2 Press the 4 button.

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

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

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 1 cm to 60 cm (0.4 in. to 24 in.). The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

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

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

Focus Mode

Standard

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•In y mode, the focus mode is set to s.

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Manual Focus

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

1 Press the four-way controller (5)

in A mode.

Use the four-way controller (5) to select

and press the 4 button.

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The central portion of the image is magnified to fill the screen of the LCD

Focus Mode

Manual Focus

monitor when focusing.

3 Press the four-way controller

(23).

The \ indicator appears on the LCD monitor to indicate the approximate distance to the subject. Use the four-way controller (23) to adjust the focus using the indicator as a guide.

2 : for distant focus 3 : for closer focus

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\ indicator

4 Press the 4 button.

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

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

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

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Selecting the Flash Mode

Flash Modes

Auto

Flash Off

Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.

Auto + Red-eye

Flash On + Red-eye

Soft Flash

•

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

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

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

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

The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.

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

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

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

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

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

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1 Press the four-way controller (4)

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in A mode.

Flash Mode

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

Flash Mode

2 Press the 4 button.

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

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

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reduced by illuminating the area around the subject or moving closer to the subject and zooming out to a wider angle. Setting the flash mode to c (Auto + Red-eye) or d (Flash On + Red-eye) is also an effective way of reducing red eyes. If the subject’s eyes appear red despite such precautions, they can be corrected by the red-eye compensation function (p.139).

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Selecting the Recorded Pixels

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

Recorded Pixels

Recorded Pixels Use

6 3072×2304 f 2560×1920 g 2304×1728 h 2048×1536 i 1600×1200 l 1024× 768 m 640× 480

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

For making postcard-size prints.

Clearer

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

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1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

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

Pixels].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the number of recorded pixels.

5 Press the 4 button.

The Recorded Pixels setting is saved.

6 Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

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

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

• When drive mode is set to c, the number of recorded pixels is set to h, and when shooting mode is set to R, the number of recorded pixels is set to V (1280×960).

• If you use the [Recorded Pixels] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.58)

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Storage Capacity

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level White Balance

AWB

AE Metering

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

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Selecting the Quality Level

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

Quality Level

C Best Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints.

D Better

E Good

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

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

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the quality level.

5 Press the 4 button.

The Quality Level setting is saved.

) to select [Quality Level].

Storage Capacity

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

AWB

AE Metering

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

Cancel

6 Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

• If you use the [Quality Level] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.58)

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

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Adjusting the White Balance

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

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White Balance

Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.

Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.

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

Tungsten Light

Fluores. Light

Manual Use this mode when adjusting the white balance manually.

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

Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

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

Balance].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The White Balance screen appears.

White Balance

Auto

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the setting.

You can preview the resulting color changes.

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5 Press the 4 button.

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The White Balance setting is saved.

6 Press the 3 button.

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

If you use the [White Balance] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.58)

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Manual Setting

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

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

(23) to select K (Manual).

2 Point the camera at the blank

White Balance

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

SHUTTER

3 Press the shutter release button

fully.

The white balance is automatically adjusted.

Cancel

Adjust

OKCancel

4 Press the 4 button.

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

5 Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

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Setting the AE Metering

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

AE metering

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Multi-segment metering

Centerweighted metering

Spot AE metering

The camera divides the image into 16 areas, meters the brightness and determines the exposure.

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

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

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

The AE Metering setting is saved.

Press the

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

button.

) to select [AE Metering].

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AWB

AE Metering

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AUTO

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

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

• If you use the [AE Metering] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.58)

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In 5, A, q, <, I, i, \, E, Q,

or R mode, AE metering is set to multi-segment metering.

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Setting the Sensitivity

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

Sensitivity

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The sensitivity is automatically adjusted in the range set in the procedures

Auto

described in “Setting Automatic Sensitivity” (p.97).

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• The lower the sensitivity, the less noise that affects the image. The shutter 200 400 800

1600

speed will be slower in low light conditions.

• Higher sensitivity settings use faster shutter speeds in low light conditions to

reduce camera shake, but the image may be affected by noise.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

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

A pull-down menu appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the sensitivity.

5 Press the 4 button.

The Sensitivity setting is saved.

6 Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

• When set to [Auto] with the shooting mode set to R, the sensitivity

is automatically adjusted to between 64 and 1600.

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

to 64-1600.

• Sensitivity is set at 64 when values cannot be set.

• If you use the [Sensitivity] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.58)

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Setting Automatic Sensitivity

You can choose an automatically adjusted range of sensitivity from among five ranges: 64 to 100, 64 to 200, 64 to 400, 64 to 800 and 64 to

1600.

1 Press the MENU button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

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

A pull-down menu appears.

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

The ISO Correction in AUTO screen appears.

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

sensitivity range.

7 Press the OK button.

The sensitivity range setting is saved.

8 Press the MENU button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

When the shooting mode is set to R, the automatically adjusted range for Sensitivity is 64-1600 and cannot be set to any other automatically adjusted range.

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Setting the Autofocus Conditions

You can set various conditions for autofocus.

Setting the Focusing Area

Taking Pictures

You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).

Focusing Area

Multiple Normal autofocus area

Spot The autofocus area becomes smaller.

Automatic Tracking AF

Keeps moving subjects in focus.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

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

The AF Setting screen appears.

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

Area].

5 Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

6 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the AF setting.

AF Setting

Focusing Area Focus Limiter

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MENU OK

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Pentax W 20 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY

Care to be Taken During Handling

Contents

Composition of the Operating Manual

Camera Features

Checking the Contents of the Package

Names of Parts

Names of Operating Parts

Monitor Indications

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Powering the Camera

Charging the Battery

Installing the Battery

Charging the Battery Abroad

Using the AC Adapter

Installing the SD Memory Card

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies

Turning the Camera On and Off

Playback Only Mode

Initial Settings

Setting the Display Language

Setting the Date and Time

Quick Start

Taking Still Pictures

Playing Back Still Pictures

Playing Back Images

Playing Back the Previous or Next Image

Rotating the Displayed Image

Common Operations

Understanding the Button Functions

A Mode

Q Mode

Setting the Camera Functions

Setting with the Menus

Menu List

Setting the Shooting Mode

Calling Up a Specific Menu

Setting the Playback Mode

Taking Pictures

Taking Pictures

Setting The Functions (Program Mode)

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)

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

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite)

Taking Pictures of People (Portrait/Self-portrait/ Natural Skin Tone)

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

Taking Underwater Pictures (Underwater Mode/Underwater Movie Mode)

Taking Still Pictures with Sound (Synchro Sound Record)

Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode)

Using the Self-timer

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

Taking Pictures at a Set Interval (Interval Shoot)

Using the Zoom

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)

Setting the Shooting Functions

Selecting the Focus Mode

Selecting the Flash Mode

Selecting the Recorded Pixels

Selecting the Quality Level

Adjusting the White Balance

Setting the AE Metering

Setting the Sensitivity

Setting the Autofocus Conditions