Pentax WG-10 Operating 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 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

• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

• Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries.

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

•ArcSoft

• HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks

• Eye-Fi, the Eye-Fi logo, and Eye-Fi connected are trademarks of Eye-Fi, Inc.

• Intel, Intel Core and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S.

• AMD, AMD Athlon and ATI Radeon are trademarks or registered trademarks of

• NVIDIA and GeForce are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NVIDIA

• This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching

• All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Regarding Product Registration

In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or on the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. Refer to “Product Registration on the Internet” (p.246) for more information.

ArcSoft Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and/or other countries.

and/or other countries.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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

, and its logo are either the registered trademark or trademark of

To users of this camera

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

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

• A band of light may appear on the display if the camera is aimed at a bright subject. This is known as a smear, but it is not a malfunction.

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

• In this manual, SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards.

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

• In this manual, the term “battery(ies)” refers to any type of batteries used for this camera and accessories.

Using Your Camera Safely

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

Warning

Caution

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

This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or loss of property.

About the Camera

Warning

• Do not attempt to take the camera apart or modify the camera. High voltages are present within the camera, and there is a danger of electric shock 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.

• 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.

• If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use immediately, remove the battery or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric shock.

Caution

• 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.

• 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, in your eyes, or in your mouth.

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

About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter

Warning

• Always use the battery charger and AC adapter exclusively developed for this product, with the specified power and voltage. Using a battery charger or AC adapter not exclusive to this product, or using the exclusive battery charger or AC adapter with an unspecified power or voltage can cause a fire, electric shock, or camera breakdown. The specified voltage is 100240V AC.

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

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

• If a thunder storm should occur while using the battery charger or AC adapter, unplug the AC plug cord and discontinue use. Continuing to use the product can cause damage to the equipment, fire, or electric shock.

• Wipe off the plug of the AC plug cord if it becomes covered with dust. Dust on the plug may 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 electric 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 a battery other than a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI92. This can cause overheating, explosion, or battery charger failure.

•

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

About the Battery

Warning

• Be sure to store the battery out of the reach of small children. Placing it in their mouths may cause an electric shock.

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

Caution

• Only use the specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries may cause an explosion or fire.

• Do not disassemble the battery. Disassembling the battery may cause an explosion or leakage.

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

• Keep wires, hairpins, and other metal objects away from the + and contacts of the battery.

• Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. This can cause an explosion or fire.

•

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

• Precautions for D-LI92 Battery Usage: BATTERY MAY EXPLODE OR FIRE IF MISTREATED.

- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.

- DO NOT CHARGE EXCEPT SPECIFIED CHARGING CONDITION.

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

- DO NOT CRUSH OR MODIFY.

Keep the Camera and Accessories Out of the Reach of Small Children

Warning

• Be sure to keep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of small children.

1. Injuries may result from the product falling or from unexpected

movement.

2. Suffocation may result from wrapping the strap around the neck.

3. Small accessories such as battery or an SD Memory Card may be

swallowed. Seek medical attention immediately if an accessory is accidentally swallowed.

Care to be Taken During Handling

Before Starting Use

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

• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or when 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.

About the Battery and Battery Charger

• Storing the battery fully charged may decrease the battery performance. Avoid storing it especially in high temperatures.

• If the battery is left inserted and the camera is not used for a long time, the battery will over-discharge and shorten the battery’s service life.

•

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

• The AC plug cord supplied with the camera is for exclusive use with the battery charger D-BC92. Do not use it with any other equipment.

Cautions when Carrying and Using the Camera

•

Hot and humid places should be avoided. Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot inside.

• 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 -10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F).

• The liquid crystal display will become black at high temperatures but will return to normal at normal temperatures.

• 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 malfunction.

• 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.

• Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salts. These could cause the camera to breakdown. Wipe the camera to dry off any rain or water drops.

• Please do not press forcefully on the display. This could cause it to break or malfunction.

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

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

About Repairs

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

• Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens. Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens.

About Storage

• Avoid storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled. Remove the camera from its case and store it in a well-ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage.

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

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

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

Others

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

Write-protect

switch

write-protected.

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

• Keep the battery/card cover closed and do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off while the data is being played back or saved to the card, or the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable, as this may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged.

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

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

• The data on the SD Memory Card may be lost in the following circumstances. We do 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 SD Memory Card has not been used for a long time. (4) when the SD Memory Card is ejected or the batteries are removed

while the card is being accessed.

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

• Be sure to format SD Memory Cards that are unused or have been used on another camera. Refer to “Formatting the Memory” (p.214).

• Please note that deleting data, or formatting the SD Memory Cards or the built-in memory does not completely erase the original data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered using commercially available software. It is user’s responsibility to ensure the privacy of such data.

Regarding Waterproof, Dustproof, and Shockproof Design

• This camera is provided with a waterproof/dustproof design complying with JIS waterproof grade 8 and JIS dustproof grade 6 (equivalent to IP68).

• The camera satisfies the PENTAX drop test (1.5 m height onto a 5 cm thick plywood surface) complying with MIL-Standard 810F Method 516.5-Shock testing.

• The camera satisfies the PENTAX test for the waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof performance, but this does not guarantee it will remain free of trouble or damages.

• Waterproof performance is not guaranteed if the camera is exposed to impact such as being dropped or hit.

Precautions Before Using the Camera in the Water

Check the Following Before Going Near the Water

• Make sure that there are no cracks or scratches on the rubber seal of the battery/card and terminal covers.

Packing contact surface Waterproof packing

Packing contact surface

• Make sure there are no foreign objects (dust, sand, hair, lint or liquid) on the rubber seals or the surface they contact before closing the battery/card and terminal covers. Wipe off any foreign objects with a clean lint-free cloth.

Waterproof packing

• Close the battery/card and terminal covers properly until they click. Otherwise water may get in and damage the camera.

Be Careful Near the Water

• Avoid opening the battery/card and terminal covers when near the waterside or with wet hands. 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Precautions When Using the Camera in the Water

• Do not use the camera deeper than 10 meters underwater. Do not use the camera underwater for more than 120 minutes consecutively.

• Do not open the battery/card and terminal covers underwater.

• Do not use in hot water or in a hot spring.

• Do not apply excessive force to the camera, for example diving into water with it. Doing so may compromise the waterproof performance of the camera or cause the covers to open.

• 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.

• 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.

• Sudden and extreme changes in temperature may cause condensation to form in and on the camera. Keep the camera in a bag or case to reduce the difference in temperature.

Precautions After Using the Camera in the Water

• Do not open the battery/card cover or terminal cover if the camera is wet. Wipe off any water with a clean lint-free cloth.

• The inside surface of the covers may get wet when they are opened. Wipe off any water that is on the cover.

• Wiping off the camera while there is sand or dust on it may scratch the surface of the camera. Make sure that the battery/card cover and terminal cover are firmly closed before washing the camera in tap water. After washing the camera, dry it with a soft cloth.

• Wipe off any dirt or sand on the waterproof packing or the packing contact surface. The camera’s waterproof performance 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.

• 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 and terminal covers are 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 soapy water, mild detergents, or alcohol as this may compromise the waterproof performance of the camera.

• 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.)

• The camera’s accessories are not waterproof.

Using Your Camera Safely...............................................................1

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

Regarding Waterproof, Dustproof, and Shockproof Design ............ 9

Precautions Before Using the Camera in the Water.........................9

Precautions When Using the Camera in the Water........................10

Precautions After Using the Camera in the Water..........................11

Contents .........................................................................................12

Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................19

Checking the Contents of the Package ..........................................20

Names of Parts...............................................................................21

Names of Operating Parts..............................................................22

Monitor Indications .........................................................................23

Getting Started 32

Attaching the Strap.............................................................................32

Attaching the Strap.........................................................................32

Powering the Camera .........................................................................33

Charging the Battery.......................................................................33

Installing the Battery.......................................................................34

Using the AC Adapter.....................................................................38

Installing the SD Memory Card..........................................................40

Number of Images Recordable on an SD Memory Card................42

Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................43

Starting-up in the Playback Mode...................................................44

Initial Settings .....................................................................................45

Setting the Display Language.........................................................45

Setting the Date and Time ..............................................................49

Common Operations 52

Understanding the Button Functions ...............................................52

A Mode .........................................................................................52

Q Mode ........................................................................................54

Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode...................................56

Setting the Camera Functions...........................................................57

Operating the Menus ......................................................................57

Menu List ........................................................................................61

Taking Pictures 65

Taking Still Pictures............................................................................65

Taking Pictures...............................................................................65

Setting the Shooting Mode .............................................................69

Using the Face Detection Function ................................................71

Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) .......................75

Setting the Functions (Program Mode)...........................................76

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode) ..........................77

Using the Zoom ..............................................................................79

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes

(Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Digital SR, Fireworks, and

Candlelight Modes) ..................................................................81

Taking Pictures of People (Portrait Mode)...................................... 83

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

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

Taking Pictures of Sports and Leisure Activities

(Surf & Snow/Sport Mode) .......................................................88

Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode) ..............................................89

Taking Pictures in Digital Microscope Mode...................................90

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode) .......................... 92

Using the Self-timer........................................................................94

Taking a Series of Pictures

(Continuous Shooting/Burst Shooting) .....................................95

Taking Pictures Using the Remote Control Unit (Optional) ............97

Taking Pictures at a Set Interval (Interval Shoot) ........................... 99

Taking Pictures with Automatic Exposure Adjustment

(Auto Bracketing) ...................................................................101

Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode) ................... 102

Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode).................. 105

Setting the Shooting Functions.......................................................108

Selecting the Flash Mode.............................................................108

Selecting the Focus Mode............................................................110

Setting the Image Tone ................................................................115

Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels....................................116

Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures ..................................118

Adjusting the White Balance.........................................................119

Setting the AE Metering................................................................121

Setting the Sensitivity ...................................................................122

Setting AUTO ISO Range.............................................................123

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) .................................... 124

Correcting the Brightness (D-Range Setting) ...............................125

Setting Pixel Track SR..................................................................126

Setting the Interval Shooting ........................................................127

Setting Blink Detection .................................................................129

Setting the Instant Review............................................................130

Setting the Green Button..............................................................130

Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)...................................134

Setting the Saturation/Tone Adjustment....................................... 135

Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)..........................................136

Setting the Date Imprint Function.................................................136

Setting the IQ Enhancer Processing ............................................137

Setting the Macro Light.................................................................138

Taking Pictures Underwater ............................................................139

Taking Underwater Pictures

(Underwater Mode/Underwater Movie Mode) ........................139

Recording Movies.............................................................................141

Recording Movies.........................................................................141

Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels and

Frame Rate for Movies...........................................................143

Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function............ 144

Recording a Movie from Pictures Taken at a Set Interval

(Interval Movie) ......................................................................145

Saving the Settings (Memory) .........................................................149

Playing Back and Deleting Images 151

Playing Back Images ........................................................................151

Playing Back Still Pictures............................................................151

Playing Back a Movie ...................................................................152

Multi-Image Display ......................................................................153

Using the Playback Function........................................................155

Slideshow .....................................................................................158

Rotating the Image .......................................................................161

Zoom Playback.............................................................................162

Zoom In on the Subject’s Face Automatically

(Face Close-up Playback)......................................................163

Deleting Images and Sound Files....................................................165

Deleting a Single Image/Sound File .............................................165

Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files..................................167

Deleting All Images and Sound Files............................................168

Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) ........169

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment......................................172

Connecting the Camera to a Video IN Jack .................................172

Connecting the Camera to an HDMI Terminal .............................174

Editing and Printing Images 176

Editing Images ..................................................................................176

Changing the Image Size (Resize) ...............................................176

Cropping Images ..........................................................................177

Processing Images to Make Faces Look Smaller ........................178

Using the Digital Filters.................................................................180

Using the Ink Rubbing Filter .........................................................185

Creating a Collage Image.............................................................186

Red-eye Compensation................................................................191

Adding a Frame (Frame Composite)............................................192

Overlaying Your Original Frame on an Image..............................195

Editing Movies ..............................................................................200

Copying Images and Sound Files.................................................203

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)................................................205

Printing a Single Image ................................................................205

Printing All Images........................................................................207

Recording and Playing Back Sound 208

Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)....................................208

Setting Voice Recording...............................................................208

Recording Sounds ........................................................................209

Playing Back Sound .....................................................................210

Adding a Voice Memo to Images.....................................................212

Recording a Voice Memo .............................................................212

Playing Back a Voice Memo.........................................................213

Settings 214

Camera Settings................................................................................214

Formatting the Memory ................................................................214

Changing the Sound Settings .......................................................215

Changing the Date and Time........................................................217

Setting the Alarm..........................................................................219

Setting the World Time.................................................................221

Setting the Text Size on the Menu ...............................................224

Changing the Display Language ..................................................225

Changing the System for Naming Folders....................................226

Changing the Video Output Format..............................................228

Selecting the HDMI Output Format ..............................................229

Setting the Eye-Fi Communication...............................................231

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display ........................................ 232

Using the Power Saving Function ................................................233

Setting Auto Power Off.................................................................234

Setting the Quick Zoom Function.................................................235

Setting the Guide Display.............................................................236

Perform Pixel Mapping .................................................................237

Changing the Start-up Screen ......................................................238

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ...........................................239

Displaying the Clock Mode...........................................................240

Connecting to a Computer 241

Connecting to a Computer...............................................................241

Provided Software ........................................................................241

System Requirements ..................................................................242

Installing the Software ..................................................................244

Setting the USB Connection Mode ...............................................247

Connecting to a Windows PC..........................................................249

Connecting the Camera and Your Windows PC ..........................249

Transferring Images .....................................................................250

Disconnecting the Camera from Your Windows PC ..................... 253

Starting “MediaImpression 3.6.1 LE”............................................254

Viewing Images ............................................................................256

Details on How to Use “MediaImpression 3.6.1 LE”.....................257

Connecting to a Macintosh..............................................................258

Connecting the Camera and Your Macintosh...............................258

Transferring Images .....................................................................259

Disconnecting the Camera from Your Macintosh .........................260

Starting “MediaImpression 2.2 LE”...............................................261

Viewing Images ............................................................................263

Details on How to Use “MediaImpression 2.2 LE”........................263

Transferring Images Using an Eye-Fi Card ....................................264

Appendix 266

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode................................266

Messages...........................................................................................269

Troubleshooting................................................................................271

Default Settings.................................................................................273

List of World Time Cities..................................................................278

Main Specifications ..........................................................................279

Warranty Policy.................................................................................284

Index...................................................................................................289

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

2 or

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

A Mode

Q Mode

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

Indicates information that is useful to know.

Indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera.

This is the mode for taking still pictures and recording movies. In this manual, "Still Picture Capture Mode" is the mode for taking still pictures.

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

Composition of the Operating Manual

This Operating Manual contains the following chapters.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This chapter explains how to set camera-related functions.

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

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

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

This chapter deals with troubleshooting and lists the optional accessories.

Checking the Contents of the Package

Camera

PENTAX WG-10

USB cable

I-USB7 (*)

AC plug cord (*) Macro stand

Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories.

Rechargeable lithium-ion

Strap

O-ST104 (*)

battery D-LI92 (*)

O-MS1

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW136

Battery charger

D-BC92 (*)

Operating Manual

(this manual)

Quick Guide

Names of Parts

Front

Power switch/Power lamp (green)

Shutter release button

Back

Terminal cover lock lever

Terminal cover

Lens (with guard glass)

Flash

Speaker/ Microphone

Remote control receiver

Self timer lamp/ Focus assist

Macro light

Display

Tripod socket

Battery/card cover lock lever

Battery/card cover

PC/AV terminal Battery lock lever

HDMI terminal

Names of Operating Parts

Power switch

Shutter release button

w/x/f/y button

Q button

I button

Four-way controller

4/W button

3 button

Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.52 - 55) for an explanation of the function of each button.

Macro stand

Attaching the supplied macro stand (O-MS1) reduces camera shake during shooting in Digital Microscope mode (p.90). Insert two clips above and below the macro lights part. When attaching and detaching the macro stand, do not hold the clip part.

Green/i button

* When using the macro stand, the camera may not be able to focus if the

objects have asperities.

Monitor Indications

AWB

ISO

200

Display in A Mode

The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: “Normal Display”, “Histogram + Info”, “No Info”, “LCD Off”.

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

• Y appears if you press the shutter release button halfway when camera shake is likely to occur. To prevent the camera from shaking, use a tripod, a remote controller (optional) and/or the self-timer function (p.94, p.97).

• You cannot turn off the LCD in N (Frame Composite), e (Pet) and F (Digital Panorama) mode.

• You cannot change the information on the display by pressing the 4/ W button in 9 (Green) mode or X (Digital Wide) mode.

• In (Digital Microscope) mode, the 4/W button only switches between the Normal display and the No Info display.

Normal Display

LCD Off

Histogram + Info

AWB

200

ISO

No Info

Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode

1 4 : 2 5

0 2 / 0 2 / ' 1 3

11 12 13 14 15

2 3

DATE

5 6 7

+1.0 1/250 F3.5

02/02/'13

02/02/'13 14:25

14:2

18 19

Shooting mode (p.69)

Battery level indicator (p.37)

Face Detection icon (p.72)

Date Imprint setting (p.136)

EV Compensation (p.124)

Shutter speed

Aperture

Pixel Track SR icon (p.126)

Memory status (p.43)

Remaining image storage capacity

Flash mode (p.108)

* 6 and 7 are only displayed when the shutter release button is pressed

half-way.

*For 8, M is displayed when Pixel Track SR is set to O (On) on the

[A Rec. Mode] menu. f is displayed when the shutter release button is pressed halfway if Pixel Track SR is set to P (Off) and there is a danger of camera shake.

* For 13, when the focus mode is set to = and the Auto Macro function

is activated, the q appears on the display (p.110).

Drive mode (p.94 - p.101)

Focus mode (p.110)

Eye-Fi communication status

(p.231) Digital Zoom/Intelligent Zoom

icon (p.79) Focus frame (p.65)

Date and time (p.49)

World Time setting (p.221)

D-Range Setting (p.125)

* 14 changes as follows depending on the [Eye-Fi] setting in [W Setting]

menu.

During Eye-Fi communication. The camera is communicating or searching for the access point when [Eye-Fi] is set to O (on). Eye-Fi communication waiting. The camera is not communicating when [Eye-Fi] is set to O (on). Eye-Fi communication prohibited. [Eye-Fi] is set to P (off).

Eye-Fi version error. The version of the Eye-Fi card is out of date.

* 17 disappears two seconds after the camera is turned on. * 19 depends on the [D-Range Setting] setting in the [A Rec. Mode]

menu.

P When [Highlight Correction] is set to O Q When [Shadow Correction] is set to O O When [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow Correction] are both

set to O

If [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow Correction] are both set to P (Off), nothing appears in 19.

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

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

ISO

200

AWB

A A

A1 to A21 and B3 appear when “Histogram + Info” is selected. Only B3 appears when “No Info” is selected.

A9 A10 A11

A12 A13

2 3

DATE

5 B1 B2

+1.0 1/250 F3.5

6 7

14M

AWB

ISO

200

A16 A17 A18 A19 A20 A21

Shooting mode (p.69)

Battery level indicator (p.37)

Face Detection icon (p.72)

Date Imprint setting (p.136)

EV Compensation (p.124)

Pixel Track SR icon (p.126)

Memory status (p.43)

Remaining image storage capacity

Flash mode (p.108)

Drive mode (p.94 - p.101)

A10

Focus mode (p.110)

A11

Eye-Fi communication status (p.231)

A12

Digital Zoom/Intelligent Zoom icon

A13

Histogram (p.30)

A14

Sensitivity (p.122)

A15

World time setting

A16

D-Range Setting (p.125)

A17

Recorded pixels (p.116)

A18

Quality Level (p.118)

A19

White Balance (p.119)

A20

AE Metering (p.121)

A21

Shutter speed

Aperture

Focus frame (p.65)

(p.79)

*For A6, M is displayed when Pixel Track SR is set to O (On) on the

[A Rec. Mode] menu. f is displayed when the shutter release button is pressed halfway if Pixel Track SR is set to P (Off) and there is a danger of camera shake.

* On the No Info display, A6 is displayed for two seconds after turning

on the camera, setting the Pixel Track SR to ON, or turning the camera to capture mode.

A14

A15

* A12 changes as follows depending on the [Eye-Fi] setting in

[W Setting] menu.

Eye-Fi version error. The version of the Eye-Fi card is out of date.

* A17 depends on the [D-Range Setting] setting in the [A Rec. Mode]

menu.

P When [Highlight Correction] is set to O Q When [Shadow Correction] is set to O O When [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow Correction] are both

set to O

If [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow Correction] are both set to P (Off), nothing appears in A17.

* B1 and B2 are only displayed when the shutter release button is

pressed half-way.

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

shutter release button halfway, the automatically selected shooting

mode appears in A1 even when “No Info” is selected (p.75). * Some indications may not appear depending on the shooting mode. * When there is an area on the screen that is overexposed it appears

white, the indicated area blinks red as a warning. Similarly, when there

is an area that is underexposed it appears black, the indicated area

blinks yellow as a warning.

Display in Q Mode

10 0

00 3 8

10 0

00 3 8

ISO

200

AWB

The display shows the shooting information of the image in the playback mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button:

The display cannot be changed by pressing the 4/W button while playing back a voice memo/movie or pausing playback.

Normal Display Histogram + Info

003

Edit

003

100-0038

1/250 F3.5

Edit

AWB

100-0038

ISO

200

Edit

No Info

Histogram + Info Display in Playback Mode

1 0 0

0 0 3 8

ISO

200

AWB

A A

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

The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A11 also appear when “Normal Display” is selected. B1 to B8 appear only when “Histogram + Info” is selected.

100

0038

100-0038

5 B1 B2

1/250 F3.5

Edit

Face Detection icon (p.71)

Playback mode

Q : Still Picture (p.151)

K : Movie (p.152) L : Sound (p.210)

Battery level indicator (p.37)

Protect icon (p.169)

Voice memo icon (p.213)

Four-way controller guide

File number

Folder number (p.226)

Memory status (p.43)

14M

B6 B7 B8

ISO

AWB

Eye-Fi communication status

A10

ISO

200

(p.231) Volume icon

A11

Shutter speed

Aperture

Histogram (p.30)

Sensitivity (p.122)

Recorded pixels (p.116)

Quality Level (p.118)

White Balance (p.119)

AE Metering (p.121)

* A1 appears only if the Face Detection function worked when the image

was shot.

* In “Normal Display”, A3 disappears if no operation is performed for two

seconds.

* A6 appears even when “No Info” is selected, but disappears if no

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

A7 A8 A9 A10 A11

* A11 appears only when the volume is being adjusted during playback

of movies, sounds, or voice memos (p.152, p.210, p.213).

* When “Normal Display” is selected, the current date and time appears

for two seconds in the B4 to B8 positions.

* When there is an area on the screen that is overexposed it appears

white, the indicated area blinks red. Similarly, when there is an area that is underexposed it appears black, the indicated area blinks yellow.

Guide Display

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

2 Four-way controller (2) Zoom button 3 Four-way controller (3) 4/W button 4 Four-way controller (4) Shutter release button 5 Four-way controller (5) X,

3 button I, JI button

SHUTTER

i Green/i button

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.

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) 1p.124

Understanding Brightness

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

Dark image Correct image Bright image

When the image is underexposed, the part to the left is cut off (dark portions) and when the image is overexposed, the part to the right is cut off (bright portions). This camera has a function where overexposed areas are indicated as blinking red and underexposed areas as blinking yellow.

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.

Attaching the Strap

Getting Started

Attach the strap (O-ST104) supplied with the camera.

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

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

1Getting Started

Powering the Camera

Charging the Battery

Use the supplied battery charger (D-BC92) to charge the supplied rechargeable lithium-ion battery (D-LI92) before using it in the camera for the first time or after a long period of non-use, or when the [Battery depleted] message appears. Note: AC plug cord “Listed, Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, 18/2 flexible cord, rated 125 V, 7A, minimum 6 ft (1.8 m)”

Charging indicator While charging: Lights Charging finished: Turns off

Battery

Battery charger

Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.

Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

Place the battery in the battery charger so that the

PENTAX logo is facing up.

The charging indicator turns on while charging. When charging is finished, the charging indicator turns off.

To power outlet

AC plug cord

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

• Do not charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium ion D-LI92 battery using the supplied D-BC92 battery charger. Doing otherwise may cause damage or overheating.

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

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

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

Installing the Battery

Use the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI92 that is provided with the camera. Charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time.

Battery lock lever

Battery/card cover lock lever

Battery

Open the battery/card cover.

Press the battery/card cover lock lever in the direction shown 1, slide the cover towards 2 and open it towards 3.

Battery/card cover

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

Push the battery in until it is locked in place.

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

Close the battery/card cover.

While lightly pressing the battery/card cover in the opposite direction indicated by 2, slide the cover. The cover clicks to confirm that it is securely closed.

Removing the Battery

Open the battery/card cover.

Press the battery lock lever towards 4.

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

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• Do not use excessive force when sliding the battery/card cover open and closed because the waterproof packing may peel off. If the packing is not in the correct position, the camera will not be waterproof.

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• If the battery/card cover is not locked securely when you close it, water, sand, or dirt may get into the camera.

• This camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI92. Use of any other type of battery may damage the camera and cause malfunction.

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

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

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

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

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

• 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.

• Battery performance may deteriorate as temperature decreases. When using the camera in cold regions, we recommend carrying a spare battery in your pocket to keep it warm. Battery performance will return to normal in normal temperatures.

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

(at 23°C or 73.4°F with the display on and the battery fully charged)

Image Storage

(flash used for 50% of

Approx. 260 pictures Approx. 120 min. Approx. 350 min. Approx. 280 min.

Capacity

shots)

Movie Recording

Time

Sound Recording

Time

Playback Time

*1 Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded

during CIPA-compliant testing (with display on, flash used for 50% of the shots, and 23°C or 73.4°F). Actual performance may vary according to operating conditions.

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

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

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

• Battery Level Indicator

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

Screen Display Battery Status

(green) Adequate power remains.

(green) Battery is running low.

(yellow) Battery is running very low.

(red) Battery is exhausted.

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

Getting Started

Using the AC Adapter

Use of the optional AC adapter kit (K-AC117) is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a computer.

Getting Started

DC terminal

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

Remove the Battery.

Refer to p.34 - p.35 on how to open the battery/card cover and remove the battery.

Insert the DC coupler.

Using the side of the DC coupler to press the battery lock lever, insert the DC coupler. Confirm that the DC coupler is locked in place. The battery/card cover will not close while the DC coupler is inserted. Leave the cover open when using the AC adapter and do not attempt to close it.

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

DC coupler

Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.

Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

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

• Make sure that the AC plug cord and the DC terminal connecting the AC adapter to the camera are inserted securely. 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 “About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter” (p.3) before using the AC adapter.

• Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter kit K-AC117 before using the adapter.

• When connecting the AC adapter, you cannot set the camera upright on the table because the cord from the DC coupler comes out of the bottom of the camera.

Getting Started

Installing the SD Memory Card

This camera uses SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards or SDXC Memory Cards. (These cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards

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hereafter.) Captured images and sound files are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera. They are saved in the built-in memory if a card is not inserted (p.43).

• 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 the Memory” (p.214) 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.

• 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.280). The power lamp 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.

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SD Memory Card socket

Open the battery/card cover.

Press the battery/card cover lock lever in the direction shown 1, slide the cover towards 2 and open it towards 3.

Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card

SD Memory Card

Battery/card cover

socket so that the label is facing toward the front of the camera (the side with the lens).

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

Close the battery/card cover.

While lightly pressing the battery/card cover in the opposite direction indicated by 2, slide the cover. The cover clicks to confirm that it is securely closed.

To Remove the SD Memory Card

Open the battery/card cover.

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

Pull the card out.

If the battery/card cover is not locked securely when you close it, water, sand, or dirt may get into the camera.

Number of Images Recordable on an SD Memory Card

The size of a recorded image differs depending on the number of

recorded pixels of the images. This affects the number of images that

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can be saved on an SD Memory Card.

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

Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels 1p.116

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

Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies 1p.143

For an approximate guide to the number of images or the length of recorded movies that can be saved on an SD Memory Card, see “Main Specifications” (p.279).

Turning the Camera On and Off

Power switch/Power lamp

Press the power switch.

The camera turns on and both the power lamp and display turn on. If the [Language/ ] screen or [Date Adjustment] screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.45 to set the display language and/or current date and time.

Press the power switch again.

The camera turns off and both the power lamp and display turn off.

Taking Still Pictures 1p.65

Checking the SD Memory Card

The SD Memory Card is checked when the camera turns on and the memory status is displayed.

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

Memory Card.

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

built-in memory.

The write-protect switch on the SD Memory Card is in the LOCK position (p.7). Images

and sounds cannot be recorded.

Memory status

Getting Started

Starting-up in the Playback Mode

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

Getting Started

Press the power switch while holding down the Q button.

The display turns on and the camera starts up in playback mode.

To switch from Playback Mode to A mode, press the Q button or press the shutter release button halfway.

Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.151

Power switch

button

Initial Settings

The [Language/ ] screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time. Perform the operations in “Setting the Display Language” below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.49) to set the current date and time.

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

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

(1p.225).

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

Time” (1p.217).

Setting the Display Language

3 button

Four-way controller 4 button

Getting Started

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

MENU OK

Cancel OK

OFF OFF

Press the 4 button.

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

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settings for [Hometown] and [DST] (Daylight Saving Time) appear, proceed to Step 3. Proceed to “To Set Hometown and DST” (p.48) if the desired settings do not appear.

Press the four-way controller (3) twice to select [Settings complete].

Press the 4 button.

Initial Setting

Hometown New York

Settings complete

Cancel

Initial Setting

Hometown New York

Settings complete

Cancel

English

DST

OFF

Daylight saving time

English

DST

OFF

The [Date Adjustment] screen appears. Set the date and time by following the procedure in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.49).

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

When the Wrong Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected

Press the four-way controller (5).

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

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

When the Screen After Step 2 Appears in the Wrong Language

Press the 3 button.

This exits the settings screen and returns the camera to capture mode.

Press the 3 button.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Press the four-way controller (5).

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

Press the four-way controller (5).

The [Language/ ] screen appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

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

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

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

(1p.221).

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

Time” (1p.217).

To Set Hometown and DST

OFF

Press the four-way controller

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(3).

The frame moves to [W Hometown].

Press the four-way controller (5).

The [W Hometown] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a city.

Press the four-way controller (3).

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

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

Press the 4 button.

The [Initial Setting] screen reappears.

Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings complete].

Initial Setting

Hometown New York

Settings complete

Cancel

Hometown

City

DST

Cancel

Initial Setting

Hometown New York

Settings complete

Cancel

New York

English

DST

OFF

Press the 4 button.

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

The video output format (NTSC/PAL) is set to the format of the city selected in [Hometown] on the [Initial Setting] screen. See the following pages for information on the available video output formats and how to change the initial settings.

• Video output formats available initially: “List of World Time Cities” (1p.278)

• To change the video out format, follow the steps in “Changing the Video

Output Format” (1p.228).

Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time and the display format.

Press the four-way controller (5).

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

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

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

Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to [24h].

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

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

Cancel

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

Cancel

/dd/yy24h

01/01/2013

00:00

/dd/yy24h

01/01/2013

00:00

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Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame returns to [Date Format].

Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Date].

Getting Started

Press the four-way controller (5).

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

Cancel

/dd/yy

01/01/2013

00:00

The frame moves to the month.

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

Change the day and year in the same manner. Next, change the time. If you selected [12h] in step 4, the

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

Cancel

/dd/yy24h

01/01/2013

00:00

setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time.

Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings complete].

Press the 4 button.

Date Adjustment

Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

Cancel

/dd/yy

01/01/2013

00:00

This confirms the date and time.

If you press the 4 button in step 10, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds.

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

[Language/ ], [Date], [Time], [Hometown] 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.225).

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

Time” (1p.217).

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

World Time” (1p.221).

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Understanding the Button Functions

A Mode

Common Operations

2Common Operations

4 6

7 8

1 Power switch

Turns the camera on and off (p.43).

2 Shutter release button

Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture Mode (except when the focus mode is set to 3, s, and \) (p.66). Takes a still picture when pressed down fully (p.66). Pressing down fully starts and stops movie recording in C (Movie) and

(Underwater Movie) modes (p.139, p.142).

Pressing down fully starts and stops sound file recording in O (Voice Recording) mode (p.209).

3 w/xbutton

Changes the captured area (p.79).

4 Q button

Switches to the Q mode (p.56).

5 3 button

Displays the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.57).

6 I button

Switches the Face Detection function (p.71). The Face Detection function is switched as follows each time the I button is pressed: Smile Capture ´ Self-portrait Assist ´ Self-portrait Assist + Smile Capture ´ Face Detection Off ´ Face Detection On Selects or registers a pet in e (Pet) mode.

7 Four-way controller

(2) : Changes the drive mode (p.94 - p.101). (3) : Displays the Capture Mode Palette (p.70). (4) : Changes the flash mode (p.108). (5) : Changes the focus mode (p.110). (23) : Adjusts the focus when the focus mode is set to \ (p.111).

8 4/W button

Changes the information on the display (p.23).

9 Green button

Switches to the 9 (Green) mode (p.77). Calls up the assigned function (p.130).

Common Operations

Q Mode

Common Operations

1 Power switch

Turns the camera on and off (p.43).

2 Shutter release button

Switches to A mode (p.56).

3 f/y button

In single-image display, pressing f switches to 6-image display. Pressing f again switches to 12-image display (p.153). Press y to return to the previous display. In single-image display, pressing y enlarges the image. Press f to return to the previous display (p.162). In 12-image display press f to change to folder or calendar display (p.154). In folder/calendar display, press y to change to 12-image display (p.154, p.155). Adjusts the volume during playback of movies, sound files or voice memo (p.152, p.210, p.213).

4 Q button

Switches to A mode (p.56).

5 3 button

Displays the [W Setting] menu during single-image display (p.57). Returns to single-image display during Playback Mode Palette display (p.156). Returns zoom, 6- or 12-image display to single-image display.

4 6

7 8

Changes to 12-image display of the selected folder during folder display (p.155). Changes to 12-image display of the selected date during calendar display (p.155).

6 I button

Zooms up on the subjects’ faces in the order in which they were recognized during shooting (Face close-up playback) (p.163).

7 Four-way controller

(2) : Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file (p.152,

p.210, p.213).

(3) : Displays the Playback Mode Palette (p.157).

Stops a movie or sound file during playback (p.152, p.211, p.213).

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

during single-image display (p.151). Fast-forwards, fast-reverses, frame forwards, frame reverses, reverses a movie and makes a movie play forwards during playback (p.152). Fast forwards, reverses, and moves to the next index in sound file playback (p.210).

(2345) : Moves the display area during zoom display (p.162).

Selects an image in 6- or 12-image display, a folder in folder display, and a date in calendar display (p.153, p.154, p.155). Moves the image when using the Frame Composite function (p.193). Adjusts the position of a frame or an image when you are using the Original Frame function (p.197).

8 4/W button

Changes the information on the display (p.28). Returns zoom, 6- or 12-image display to single-image display (p.154, p.162). Changes to 12-image display of the selected folder during folder display (p.154). Changes to single-image display of the selected date during calendar display (p.155).

9 Green/i button

Switches from single-image display to the Delete screen (p.165). Switches from 6- or 12-image display to the Select & Delete screen (p.167). Switches from folder display to the calendar display screen (p.154). Switches from calendar display to the folder display screen (p.154).

Common Operations

Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode

In this manual, the capture mode, such as for taking still pictures, is referred to as “A mode” (the capture mode). The playback mode, such as for displaying captured images on the monitor, is referred to as “Q mode” (the playback mode). In Q mode, you can perform simple editing operations on the images that are played back. Follow the procedure below to switch between A mode and Q mode.

Common Operations

To Switch from A Mode to Q Mode

Press the Q button.

The camera switches to Q mode.

To Switch from Q Mode to A Mode

Press the Q button or the shutter release button halfway.

The camera switches to A mode.

Displaying data stored in the built-in memory

When an SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera, images, movies, and sounds on the SD Memory Card are displayed. If you want to display images, movies, and sounds stored in built-in memory, turn the camera off and remove the SD Memory Card.

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

Setting the Camera Functions

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

Operating the Menus

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

Common Operations

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Rec. Mode

Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering

Exit

Rec. Mode

Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering

Exit

SHUTTER

Press halfway

The setting is complete and the camera returns to A mode.

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Bright

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AWB

Edit

Setting

Sound Date Adjustment Alarm World Time Text Size

Exit

Setting

Sound Date Adjustment Alarm World Time Text Size

Exit

Edit

The setting is complete and the camera returns to Q mode.

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Available button operations appear on the display during menu operation.

e.g.: To set the [Quality Level] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Image Tone].

Press the four-way controller (3) twice.

Rec. Mode

Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance

AF Setting

AE Metering

Exit

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Bright

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AWB

The frame moves to [Quality Level].

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

Recordable Image No.

Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance

AF Setting

AE Metering

Cancel

Bright

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the current camera settings.

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

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

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

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

Common Operations

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

To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Common Operations

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

To Save the Setting and Start Playback of Images

Press the Q button.

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

To Cancel the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations

Press the 3 button.

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

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

Exit Exits the menu and returns to the original screen.

Cancel Cancels the current selection, exits the menu and

Returns to the previous screen with the current setting.

returns to the previous screen.

Menu List

This displays the items that can be set with the menus and provides descriptions of each item. See the list of default settings in the Appendix “Default Settings” (p.273) 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 Image Tone For setting the tone of images p.115 Recorded Pixels Quality Level For setting the quality level of still pictures p.118

White Balance

Focusing

AF Setting

AE Metering

Sensitivity For setting the sensitivity p.122

AUTO ISO Range

EV Compensation For adjusting the overall brightness of the picture p.124

Movie

D-Range Setting

Pixel Track SR

Interval Shoot

Area

Auto Macro Focus

Assist

Recorded Pixels

Movie SR

Interval Shoot

Highlight Correction

Shadow Correction

For choosing the number of recorded pixels of still pictures

For adjusting the color balance according to the lighting conditions

When = (Standard), q (Macro), or (1cm Macro) is selected as the focus mode, you can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area)

For choosing whether or not to use the auto macro function For setting whether or not to use the focus assist

light For choosing the area of the screen that is metered

to determine the exposure

For setting the adjustment range when sensitivity is set to AUTO

For choosing the number of recorded pixels and the frame rate for movies

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

For recording multiple still pictures taken at a set interval as a movie file

For setting whether to perform bright portion compensation

For setting whether to perform dark portion compensation

For choosing whether to compensate for camera shake while taking still pictures

For setting the interval, number of pictures, and start time for taking pictures

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Item Description Page

Blink Detection

Digital Zoom

For choosing whether to use the Blink Detection function with the Face Detection function

For choosing whether or not to use the digital zoom function

Instant Review For choosing whether to display Instant Review p.130

For choosing whether to save the set values of the

Memory

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Green Button

shooting function or return to the defaults when the camera is turned off

For assigning a function to the Green button in A

mode Sharpness For choosing sharp or soft outlines p.134 Saturation

(Tone Adjustment)

For setting the color saturation. When [Monochrome] is

selected, the item changes to [Tone Adjustment] Contrast For setting the image contrast level p.136

Date Imprint

For choosing whether to imprint the date and/or time

when taking still pictures IQ Enhancer* For setting whether to perform the IQ enhancer. p.137

Macro Light

For setting whether or not to turn on the macro light

for macro photography

*IQ Enhancer = Image Quality Enhancer

[A Rec. Mode] Menu 1 [A Rec. Mode] Menu 2

Rec. Mode

Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering

Exit

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Bright

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AWB

Rec. Mode

Sensitivity AUTO ISO Range EV Compensation Movie D-Range Setting Pixel Track SR

Exit

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AUTO ISO

0.0

80-800

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[A Rec. Mode] Menu 3 [A Rec. Mode] Menu 4

Rec. Mode

Interval Shoot Blink Detection Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Green Button

Exit

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• Use the 9 (Green) mode to enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.77).

• Assigning frequently used functions to the Green button enables you to go straight to the desired function (p.130).

Rec. Mode

Sharpness

Saturation Contrast Date Imprint

IQ Enhancer

Macro Light

Exit

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Off

[W Setting] Menu

Item Description Page

Sound

Date Adjustment For adjusting the date and time p.217 Alarm For setting the alarm p.219 World Time For setting the hometown and destination p.221 Text Size For setting the text size of the menu p.224

Language/

Folder Name

USB Connection

Video Out For setting the output format to the AV equipment p.228

HDMI Out

Eye-Fi

Brightness Level For changing the brightness of the display p.232

Power Saving

Auto Power Off

Quick Zoom

Guide Display

Reset

Delete All For deleting all the images and sound files at once p.168 Pixel Mapping For correcting for defective pixels on the CCD sensor p.237 Format For formatting the SD Memory Card/built-in memory p.214

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

For setting the language in which menus and messages appear

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

For setting the method for connecting to a PC (MSC or PTP)

For setting the HDMI output format when connecting to an AV device with an HDMI terminal

For setting whether or not to use Eye-Fi communication

For setting the time until the camera enters powersaving mode

For setting the time until the camera turns off automatically

For choosing whether to use the Quick Zoom function (p.162) when playing back images

For setting whether to display explanations for selected items in Capture Mode Palette and Playback Mode Palette displays

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

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p.236

p.239

Common Operations

[W Setting] Menu 1 [W Setting] Menu 2

Setting

Sound Date Adjustment Alarm World Time Text Size

Exit

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Setting

Folder Name Date USB Connection Video Out HDMI Out Eye-Fi Brightness Level

Exit

MSC NTSC Auto

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[W Setting] Menu 3

Setting

Power Saving Auto Power Off Quick Zoom Guide Display Reset Delete All

Exit

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[W Setting] Menu 4

Setting

Pixel Mapping

Format

Exit

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Taking Still Pictures

Taking Pictures

This camera is equipped with functions and shooting modes that support a wide array of scenes and subjects. This section explains shooting using the default settings when shipped.

Power switch Shutter release button

w/x button

Press the power switch.

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

Confirm the subject and shooting information on the display.

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

When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.71).

Focus frame

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Face detection frame

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You can change the captured area by pressing the zoom button (p.79).

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

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The camera emits Focus Assist light in dark shooting situations. The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken. The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. The image appears on the display temporarily (Instant Review: p.68) and is saved to the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory.

Press the Green button to switch to the 9 (Green) mode and let the camera set all the shooting functions automatically (p.77).

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Using the Shutter Release Button

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

Press halfway

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

Press fully

This refers to pressing the shutter release button all the way down to the fully depressed position. This takes a picture.

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Not pressed Pressed halfway

(first position)

• Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture to prevent camera shake.

• Practice pressing the shutter release button halfway/fully to learn where the first position and second position are.

Pressed fully

(second position)

Poor focusing conditions

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

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

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

• Intricate patterns

• Fast moving objects

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

• Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background)

Instant Review and Blink Detection

The image appears on the display temporarily (Instant Review) immediately after it is captured. If the camera detects that the subject’s eyes are closed while Face Detection (p.71) is activated, the message [Closed eyes have been detected] appears for 3 seconds (Blink Detection).

• When the Face Detection function does not work, Blink Detection also does not function. Even if the subject’s faces are recognized, Blink

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Detection may not function depending on the condition of the recognized faces.

• You can also disable the Blink Detection function (p.129).

Setting the Shooting Mode

This camera 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.

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

A guide of the selected shooting mode is displayed in the lower part of the display.

Press the 4 button.

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

Four-way controller 4 button

Landscape

For capturing landscape views. Enhances colors of sky and foliage

Cancel

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The following 24 modes can be selected with Capture Mode Palette.

Item Description Page

Auto Picture Automatically selects the best capture mode p.75

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b Flower

X Digital Wide

Program

Night Scene

Movie For recording movies p.141

Underwater For capturing images underwater p.139

Underwater Movie Use this mode for taking underwater movie p.139

Digital Microscope

Landscape

Portrait

Digital SR Higher sensitivity reduces blur p.81

Surf & Snow

Kids

Pet

Sport

Fireworks

Candlelight For capturing scenes in candlelight p.81

Night Scene Portrait

Text

Food

Digital Panorama

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

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

Capture the bigger images of the closer objects (fixed to h)

For capturing landscape views. Enhances colors of sky and foliage

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

For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone

Stitches two pictures together to create a wider image

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

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

Suitable shooting for moving pets. Available to detect registered pets

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

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

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

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

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

Stitches images taken with the camera to create a panoramic photograph

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Item Description Page

Frame Composite

Report

* Green Mode (p.77) and Voice Recording (p.208) are available in addition to the

ones noted above.

• In shooting modes other than R (Program), A (Night Scene), C (Movie), (Digital Microscope), c (Digital SR), F (Digital Panorama), X (Digital Wide), and N (Frame Composite), saturation, contrast, sharpness, white balance, etc. are automatically set to the optimal settings for the selected mode.

• Some functions may not be available or may not function fully depending on the selected shooting mode. For details, refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.266).

• You can turn off the shooting mode guide on the Capture Mode Palette (p.236).

For capturing images with a frame. Recorded pixels is fixed to h or h

For capturing image with fixed 1280×960 pixels for reports

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Using the Face Detection Function

When the camera detects a person’s face in the image, the Face Detection function displays a yellow face detection frame around the face on the display screen, sets the focus (Face Detection AF) and compensates the exposure (Face Detection AE). If the subject in the face detection frame moves, the frame also moves and changes size as it tracks the face.

The Face Detection function can recognize up to 32 people’s faces. If it recognizes multiple faces, the camera displays a yellow frame over the main face and white frames over the other faces. It can display up to a total of 31 frames, including both the main and white frames.

Face detection frame

When the multiple faces are

Main frame

detected

White frame

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

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

• However, the Smile Capture function may not work and an image may not be captured, even when turned on, depending on the condition of the recognized faces, such as the faces are too small. If this happens, press the shutter release button to take a picture.

•In e (Pet) mode, the Face Detection mode is switched to pet detection (only one pet).

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To Switch the Face Detection Function

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

I button

An icon indicating either Face Detection or Smile Capture appears on the display. (The Face Detection Off icon only appears right after the Face Detection function is switched to off.)

PPP

Face Detection On Smile Capture Self-portrait Assist

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Face Detection Off Self-portrait Assist

+ Smile Capture

• The Face Detection function cannot be set to off in b (Auto Picture), B (Night Scene Portrait), c (Portrait), or R (Kids). Any one of Face Detection On, Smile Capture, Self-portrait Assist or Self-portrait Assist + Smile Capture is always activated in these modes.

• When Face Detection Off is selected, selecting 9 (Green), b (Auto Picture), B (Night Scene Portrait), C (Movie), c (Portrait), R (Kids), or (Underwater Movie) modes automatically switches to Face Detection On. When switching to another mode from one of these modes, the Face Detection setting returns to the previous setting.

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

• The Self-portrait Assist or the Self-portrait Assist + Smile Capture cannot be set to on in X (Digital Wide), F (Digital Panorama),

(Report), e (Pet), C (Movie), (Underwater Movie), or (Digital

Microscope).

• Self-portrait Assist and Self-portrait Assist + Smile Capture cannot be selected when (Report) mode is selected or the Macro Light is on in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

To Use the Self-portrait Assist Function

The macro lights around the lens blink when the camera detects people faces in the Self-portrait Assist or Self-portrait Assist + Smile Capture function. The position of the blinking light indicates where the detected face is on the screen.

When the camera detects a face When the camera detects two faces

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Detects a face on the right while facing the camera.

Detects a face on the left while facing the camera.

Detects a face at the center while facing the camera.

• The camera can tell the position of up to two detected faces.

• When the camera detects three or four faces, the lights blink depending on the number of the detected faces. When the camera detects five or more faces, all lights (five) blink (the lights do not tell the position of detected faces).

•In b (Auto Picture) mode, LED turns off after pressing the shutter release button halfway when the camera is in a mode with no face detection function.

• When the Self Portrait Assist function is on, LED does not turn off after the set period of Power Saving.

• LED does not blink when the detected faces are too small.

Detects two faces, one at the center and one on the right while facing the camera.

Detects two faces, one at the center and one on the left while facing the camera.

Detects two faces at the center or one on the right and one on the left while facing the camera.

Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode)

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

Shutter release button

Four-way controller 4 button

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

Auto Picture mode is selected and the camera returns to capture mode. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears ( detects a pet’s full face, the shutter is automatically released.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The automatically selected capture mode appears on the top left of the display.

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

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Standard Night Scene

Landscape Flower Portrait

Sport Candlelight Blue Sky

Portrait×Blue Sky Portrait×Backlight

Portrait×Sunset Group Photograph

Night Scene Portrait

Sunset

Text

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Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

The following restrictions apply in b mode:

• EV Compensation is unavailable.

• You cannot turn the Face Detection function off.

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

• Flower cannot be selected when using Digital Zoom or Intelligent Zoom.

• If Night Scene is selected when the flash mode is , (Auto) or c (Auto

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+ Red-eye), the flash mode automatically changes to a (Flash Off).

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

Setting the Functions (Program Mode)

In R (Program) mode, the shutter speed and the aperture are set automatically by the camera during shooting. However, you can select other functions such as the flash mode and recorded pixels.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller 4 button

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

Program mode is selected and the camera returns to capture mode. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (

Set the functions you want to use.

Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions” (p.108 - p.138) for details of how to set the functions.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)

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

Flash Mode Drive Mode 9 (Standard) Shadow Correction P (Off) Focus Mode = (Standard) Sensitivity AUTO (80-800) Information Display Standard EV Compensation ±0.0 Pixel Track SR P (Off) Blink Detection O (On) Recorded Pixels White Balance Focusing Area Auto Macro O (On) Saturation G (Normal) Focus Assist O (On) Contrast G (Normal)

AE Metering

Image Tone Bright Macro Light P (Off) Quality Level D (Better)

, (Auto)

(4288×3216) Digital Zoom O (On)

F (Auto)

J (Multiple)

L (Multi-segment metering)

Highlight Correction P (Off)

Instant Review O (On) Sharpness G (Normal)

Date Imprint Off IQ Enhancer O (On)

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Shutter release button

Green Button

Press the Green button in A mode.

The camera switches to 9 mode.

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

When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.71).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

• Assign 9 mode to the [Green Button] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu for using 9 mode (p.131). (The default setting is 9 mode).

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

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

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

Using the Zoom

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You can use the zoom to change the captured area.

w/x button

3 button

Four-way controller 4 button

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Press the w/x button in A mode.

w Wide (left)

Widens the area that is captured by the camera.

x Tele (right)

Enlarges the subject.

If you continue to press x, the camera automatically switches from Optical Zoom to Intelligent Zoom and stops at the point where the zoom switches to Digital Zoom. Once the button is released and pressed again, the camera switches to digital zoom. If the Digital Zoom is set to off on the menu, the Optical Zoom and the Intelligent Zoom ranges are available for use. The zoom ratio of the intelligent zoom changes depending on the number of recorded pixels.

The zoom bar is displayed as follows.

Zoom in with high image quality.

Optical zoom range*1 Intelligent

*1 You can zoom in to a maximum of 5× optically. *2 The Intelligent Zoom range differs depending on the recorded

pixels. See the following table.

Zoom in with some degree of image

Zoom range*2

Zoom bar

deterioration.

Digital Zoom range

Zoom ratio

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Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio

Recorded Pixels

g/i/j

6/ f/

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(*) V can only be set for recorded pixels when (Report) mode is set.

(The zoom ratio includes the 5× optical zoom.)

Not Available (5× optical zoom only)

(*)

Not Available (5× optical zoom only)

Approx. 33.5× (same as Digital Zoom)

Intelligent Zoom

Approx. 7.0×

Approx. 8.3×

Approx. 10.5×

Approx. 11.2×

Approx. 20.9×

• We recommend you use a tripod to prevent camera shake when taking pictures at high zoom.

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

• Intelligent Zoom is not available under the following conditions: When the number of recorded pixels is set to g, i and j (5× optical zoom available). In 9 (Green), C (Movie), and (Underwater movie) mode

• Intelligent Zoom and Digital Zoom are not available in c (Digital SR) and (Report) modes, or when the sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400.

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

• Intelligent Zoom is available regardless of whether Digital Zoom is turned on or off.

• Digital Zoom is not available in (Digital Microscope) mode.

• Not every zooming function is available in X (Digital Wide) mode.

Digital Zoom

Equivalent to

approx. 33.5×

Equivalent to

approx. 33.5×

To Set the Digital Zoom

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

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

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

Use the four-way controller (45) to switch between

O (On) or P (Off).

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

and Intelligent Zoom

The setting is saved.

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture mode.

Saving the Digital Zoom Function setting 1p.149

Rec. Mode

Interval Shoot Blink Detection Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Green Button

Exit

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Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Digital SR, Fireworks, and Candlelight Modes)

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

Night Scene

Night Scene Portrait

Digital SR Higher sensitivity reduces blur

Fireworks

Candlelight For capturing scenes in candlelight

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

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

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

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Shutter release button

Four-way controller 4 button

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select A (Night Scene), B (Night Scene Portrait), c (Digital SR), S (Fireworks), or U (Candlelight).

Press the 4 button.

The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture mode. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.71).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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

• To prevent the camera from shaking, set the Pixel Track SR (p.126) or use a tripod and/or remote control (optional), the self-timer function (p.94).

•In c (Digital SR) mode, the sensitivity is automatically set to AUTO, the [AUTO ISO Range] is set to 80-6400, and the number of recorded pixels is fixed at f (2592×1944)/ (2592×1464).

•For S (Fireworks) mode, the sensitivity is fixed at the minimum, the focus mode is s (Infinity), and the flash mode is a (Flash Off). Also, the shutter speed is set to 4 seconds and the aperture is fixed to open.

• Digital Zoom and Intelligent Zoom are not available in c (Digital SR) mode.

Taking Pictures of People (Portrait Mode)

c (Portrait) mode is suitable for taking pictures of people. It reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone. The Face Detection function (p.71) operates for the shooting mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller 4 button

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture mode. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.71).

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Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode)

R (Kids) mode is suitable for taking pictures of moving children. It also reproduces healthy and bright skin tone. Face Detection function (p.71) operates automatically in R mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures.

Shutter release button

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

Kids mode is selected and the camera returns to capture mode. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.71).

Four-way controller 4 button

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

Sel ecti on / Re gist ry

In e (Pet) mode, the camera automatically releases the shutter when the pet is detected. Also the camera can register pets.

Shutter release button

3 button I button Four-way controller 4 button Green button

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

Press the 4 button.

e (Pet) mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera detects the pet’s full face, the shutter is automatically released.

To Register the Pet

Press the I button on the capture status screen in e (Pet) mode.

The pet registration screen appears.

New Registry

Cancel

Selection / Registry

Selecting pet to shoot

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Press the I button again.

The pet registration screen appears. Aiming the camera at the pet’s full face automatically releases the shutter and the pet registration confirmation dialog appears.

When you select [Registry] using fourway controller (2) and press the 4

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button, the picture of the registered pet is indicated on the upper-left corner of the display and the camera returns to the capture status.

When the camera detects the pet’s full face, the camera automatically releases the shutter. You can also take a picture by pressing the shutter release button.

When you press the I button twice in the capture status screen, the pet registration screen appears to register another pet. You can register up to three pets.

• When you press the 3 button on the pet registration screen, the registration will be canceled and the camera returns to the still picture capture mode.

• Only dogs and cats can be registered using the Pet Detection function. Other animals or human faces cannot be registered. You may not be able to register a pet’s face if, for example, the pet’s face is too small.

• The camera may not detect the registered pet’s face, depending on the shooting situation.

• You cannot turn off the LCD by pressing the 4/W button in e (Pet) mode.

• Digital Zoom and Intelligent Zoom are unavailable when the sensitivity is set to 3200/6400 in e (Pet) mode.

If pet face turns to camera

front, it's self-registering

Cancel

Pet registration screen

Registry

Cancel

Registry confirmation screen

Selection / Registry

Capture status screen

To Switch the Pet You Want to Shoot

If you have registered two or three pets, choose the pet you want to detect.

Press the I button on the

Selecting pet to shoot

capture status screen in e (Pet) mode.

The pet registration screen appears.

Delete

Cancel

Use the four-way controller (45) to select the pet you

want to detect.

Press the 4 button.

The selected pet is switched to the pet you want to detect and the camera returns to capture status.

To Delete the Pet from the Entry

Press the I button on the

Selecting pet to shoot

capture status screen in e (Pet) mode.

The pet registration screen appears.

Delete

Cancel

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Use the four-way controller (45) to select the pet you want to delete.

Press the Green button.

Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete].

Press the 4 button.

The selected pet is deleted.

• [Focusing Area] is set to W (Automatic Tracking AF) and the flash mode is set to a (Flash Off). However, you can change these settings.

• [Focus Assist] is set to off. However, you can change this setting.

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

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Surf & Snow

Sport

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Q (Surf

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

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

Shutter release button

Four-way controller 4 button

& Snow) or \ (Sport).

Press the 4 button.

The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture mode. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.71).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

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Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode)

Take crisp and easy-to-read pictures of text. It is useful for taking pictures of and saving important documents, and when the text is too small and difficult to read.

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

Reversed Color The colors are reversed.

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

Negative Black and white are reversed.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller 4 button

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

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Press the 4 button.

The text mode selection screen appears.

Cancel

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

Press the 4 button.

The selected icon appears and the camera returns to capture status.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses

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on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Taking Pictures in Digital Microscope Mode

In the Digital Microscope mode, you can take pictures of objects as close as 1 cm, also because the macro lights around the lens are always lighted, you can take minute pictures of text, the veins of leaves, or specimens of tiny insects etc.

• The number of recorded pixels is fixed at h (1920×1080).

• The focus mode is fixed at (1cm Macro).

• The default setting is O (On) for Pixel Track SR.

• j (Continuous Shooting) /c (Burst Shooting)/l (Auto Bracketing) cannot be selected.

• The flash does not discharge in this mode.

• The Face Detection function and the Blink Detection function are turned off.

• You can change the information display only between the normal and No Info displays.

• The illumination of the macro lights may be uneven or insufficient depending on the shooting conditions.

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

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select

(Digital Microscope).

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Press the 4 button.

Digital Microscope mode is selected and the camera returns to capture mode.

Press the w/x button.

If you press x, the camera enlarges the subject.

w Wide (left)

Widens the area that is captured by the camera.

x Tele (right)

Enlarges the subject.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green at the position where the camera focuses on the subject.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Attaching the supplied macro stand (O-MS1) reduces camera shake during macro photography (p.22).

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Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)

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

Shutter release button

f/y button

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Four-way controller 4 button

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

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select N (Frame Composite).

Press the 4 button.

The 12-frame display of the frame selection screen appears.

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

Press the y button.

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

Four-way controller (45) Press to choose a different frame. Zoom button (f) Press to return to the 12-frame display of the frame

selection screen, and then perform step 4 to choose a different frame.

Press the 4 button.

The frame appears on the display. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.71).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

• The number of recorded pixels is fixed at h (2048×1536)/ h (1920×1080).

• You cannot turn off the LCD by pressing the 4/W button in N (Frame composite) mode.

• At shipment, the camera includes 3 default frames for each aspect ratio (4:3 and 16:9). (The CD-ROM supplied with the camera contains a total of 90 frames, including the default frames.)

Optional Frames

The optional frames are stored in the CD-ROM supplied with the camera. To use these frames, copy them from the CD-ROM. These optional frames are deleted if the files on the built-in memory are deleted with a computer or if the built-in memory is formatted.

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Adding a Frame to a captured image 1p.192

Using the Self-timer

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

Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture. The picture

is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

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

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seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller 4 button

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

The [Drive Mode] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (45) to select g and press the four-way controller (3).

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

The camera is ready to take the picture using the self-timer. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.71).

Cancel

Drive Mode

Self-timer

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

Countdown starts and the remaining seconds are displayed on the screen.

If you select g

The self timer lamp and all of the macro lights turn on. From 4 seconds before shooting, the macro lights turn off in order from the top right. From 3 seconds before shooting, the self timer lamp also blinks.

If you select Z

The self timer lamp and the macro lights blink.

The picture is taken after a countdown of either ten seconds or two seconds.

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

•In C (Movie) and (Underwater Movie) modes, recording will start after ten seconds (or two seconds).

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

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

• The self-timer lamp does not flash in e (Pet) mode.

• In the following situations, the macro lights remain turned on regardless of the countdown.

- In the Digital Microscope mode

- When [Macro Light] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu is set to O (On)

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

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

Continuous

Shooting

Burst

Shooting

* The number of images that can be shot continuously and the interval between

shots depend on shooting situations.

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.

The number of recorded pixels is fixed at f (2592×1944)/

(2592×1464) and the interval between shots is shorter

than “Continuous Shooting”.

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Shutter release button

Four-way controller 4 button

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

The [Drive Mode] screen appears.

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

The camera is ready for continuous shooting and burst shooting.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.

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

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

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

(Digital Microscope), A (Night Scene), C (Movie),

(Underwater Movie), S (Fireworks), N (Frame Composite),

X (Digital Wide) or F (Digital Panorama) modes.

• Digital Zoom and Intelligent Zoom are unavailable when the sensitivity is set to 3200 and higher.

Drive Mode

Continuous Shooting

Cancel

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

• The interval of j varies according to the [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality Level] settings.

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

• When the Face Detection function is activated (p.71), it works only when taking the first shot.

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

• The number of recorded pixels is fixed at f/ in c mode. When the shooting mode is set to (Report), the number of recorded pixels is set to V (1280×960).

Taking Pictures Using the Remote Control Unit (Optional)

You can use the remote control (optional) to take pictures while you are away from the camera.

3-sec Remote

Control 0-sec Remote

Control

The shutter will be released after about three seconds when the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed.

The shutter will be released immediately when the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed.

Shutter release button

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Four-way controller 4 button

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

The [Drive Mode] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (45) to select i and press the four-way controller (3).

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

The self-timer lamp begins to blink slowly and the camera is ready to take a picture with the remote control. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.71).

Point the remote control at the remote control receiver

Drive Mode

Remote Control

Cancel

and press the shutter release button on the remote control.

The focus frame turns green when the subject is in focus and the camera takes a picture at the following timing.

When i (3-sec Remote Control) is selected:

The self-timer lamp and the macro lights blink quickly and the camera takes a picture after about three seconds.

When h (0-sec Remote Control) is selected:

The camera takes a picture immediately.

• The operating range is approx. 4 m (13 ft) from the front of the camera when using the remote control unit.

•In C (Movie) and (Underwater Movie) modes, pressing the shutter release button again stops the recording.

• The camera takes a picture even if the focus is not achieved.

• If the shutter release button on the camera is pressed halfway during the countdown, the countdown stops. If the shutter release button on the remote control is pressed again, the camera starts the countdown again.

• i/hcannot be selected in 9 (Green) mode.

• The self-timer lamp does not flash in e (Pet) mode.

Pentax WG-10 Operating Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Using Your Camera Safely

Care to be Taken During Handling

Regarding Waterproof, Dustproof, and Shockproof Design

Precautions Before Using the Camera in the Water

Precautions When Using the Camera in the Water

Precautions After Using the Camera in the Water

Contents

Composition of the Operating Manual

Checking the Contents of the Package

Names of Parts

Names of Operating Parts

Monitor Indications

Attaching the Strap

Attaching the Strap

1Getting Started

Powering the Camera

Charging the Battery

Installing the Battery

Using the AC Adapter

Installing the SD Memory Card

Number of Images Recordable on an SD Memory Card

Turning the Camera On and Off

Starting-up in the Playback Mode

Initial Settings

Setting the Display Language

Setting the Date and Time

Understanding the Button Functions

2Common Operations

Setting the Camera Functions

Operating the Menus

Menu List

3Taking Pictures

Taking Still Pictures

Taking Pictures

Setting the Shooting Mode

Using the Face Detection Function

Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode)

Setting the Functions (Program Mode)

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)

Using the Zoom

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Digital SR, Fireworks, and Candlelight Modes)

Taking Pictures of People (Portrait Mode)

Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode)

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

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

Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode)

Taking Pictures in Digital Microscope Mode

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)

Using the Self-timer

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

Taking Pictures Using the Remote Control Unit (Optional)