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1. Playback Protect DPOF Slideshow 3sec Resize Copy image sound gt Digital Filter MEN Exit KWOK To Copy Files from the Built in Memory to the SD Memory Card 4 Use the four way controller 4 V to select x gt and press the OK button All the files are copied to the SD Memory Card Copy image sound To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built in Memory 4 5 6 La Use the four way controller 4 V to select gt a and press the OK button Use the four way controller 4 gt wee to select the file to copy da Agel Press the OK button Ed Copy this image amp sound gt The selected file is copied to the built in memory If the image has a voice memo attached the voice memo will be copied at the same time as the image e When a file is copied from the SD Memory Card to the built in memory it is assigned a new file name Buryipa Bunajeq oeqhelg Settings Camera Settings How to call the Yi Set up menu Rec Mode MENU Recorded Pixels 5 2560 z Quality Level wk White Balance AWB Four way controller Focusing Area Multi AE Metering oO Sensitivity Auto OK button MENY Exit KOK MENU button Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built in Memory Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card if you are using a card and all the data in the built in memory if there is no card in
2. soinjolg ULL a S Q X O a lt oO 7 Manual Setting Have a blank sheet of white paper ready 1 2 A ay 3 Select amp manual on the White Balance screen Point the camera at the blank sheet of paper so that it fills the frame of the LCD monitor Press the OK button The white balance is automatically adjusted Adjusting appears on the LCD monitor during adjustment Complete appears on the LCD monitor when adjustment is finished and the display returns to the menu screen Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture White Balance Any changes made to the White Balance setting are invalid in PICT A and a modes Rec Mode gt ty Recorded Pixels 2560 Quality Level x White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering HO Sensitivity Auto QEN Exit CHOK Changing the Focusing Area PICT P A amp You can change the autofocus area Focusing Area Focusing Area Multi Normal range Spot The autofocus range becomes smaller The B Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Focusing Area Use the four way controller 4 gt to change the setting Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture kh O N Press the MENU button in Capture mode Rec Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance F
3. This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx 18 cm 50 cm 7 in 20 in The camera A S Q ae O o 7 Macro mode focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx 6 cm 20 cm 2 4 in 8 in The camera s amp Super Macro mode focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway aA eae This mode is used for taking distant objects MF Manual Focus mode Adjust the focus manually with the four way controller Xpand ie Press the four way controller gt in Capture mode The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon appears on the LCD monitor The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected focus mode e The default setting is Autofocus mode e The zoom is fixed at the middle position and only the digital zoom can be used in Super Macro mode If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder when the focus mode is set to Macro or Super Macro the range of the resulting picture will differ from what was seen in the viewfinder Be sure to check the image on the LCD monitor Manual Focus When the mode is set to MF Manual Focus the central portion of the picture is enlarged to full screen on the LCD monitor for focus adjustment Pressing the four way controller
4. The Instant Review setting is saved when the camera is turned off A S Q ae O 1 Rec Mode gt ny Recorded Pixels 2560 Quality Level tk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering Oo Sensitivity Auto QEN Exit KWOK P Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines 1 z Press the MENU button in Capture mode a The B Rec Mode menu appears Q 2 Usethe four way controller A Y ai to select Sharpness Frame Rate 3 3 Use the four way controller lt gt Instant Review to change the setting from SHER Normal to 8 Hard Jor S T Soft 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture i Any changes made to the Sharpness setting are invalid in PICT iA and a modes The Sharpness setting is saved when the camera is turned off Rec Mode gt ny Recorded Pixels 2560 Quality Level wk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering HO Sensitivity Auto QEN Exit CHOK Setting the Color Saturation Saturation You can set the color saturation Press the MENU button in Capture mode The B Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller A V GRec Mode A S Q ae O lt a on
5. payeys Huag Q Pass the narrow end ofthe strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop payleys 6uryja5 o Powering the Camera Installing the Batteries Insert the batteries in the camera Use two AA alkaline AA lithium AA Ni MH or AA nickel manganese batteries or one CR V3 battery 1 Open the battery cover Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and flip the cover open Insert the batteries according to the and indicators on the battery chamber Close the battery cover and slide it back into place to lock it If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period use of the AC adapter D AC5 optional is recommended p 16 AA alkaline AA lithium AA nickel manganese and CR V3 batteries are not rechargeable Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries when the camera is turned on If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time remove the batteries otherwise the batteries may leak If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert new batteries after the camera has been left for a long time without batteries follow the procedure for Setting the Date and Time p 24 Insert the batteries correctly If the batteries are incorrectly oriented malfunction may result geren e Number of Recordable Images and Playback Time at 23 C with new batteries
6. using he fash for 50 of shots Playback Time CR V3 Approx 420 pictures Approx 500 minutes AA Ni MH batteries Approx 230 pictures Approx 300 minutes AA nickel manganese batteries Approx 100 pictures Approx 200 minutes AA alkaline batteries Approx 30 pictures Approx 70 minutes The still picture storage capacity is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards and the playback time is based on PENTAX measuring conditions Some deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use depending on shooting conditions een In general battery performance temporarily deteriorates as the temperature decreases When using the camera in a cold environment keep it warm by putting it in your pocket or inside your coat Battery performance that has deteriorated due to low temperature will be restored when the battery is returned to room temperature Due to the characteristics of AA alkaline batteries camera performance may deteriorate at low temperatures Use of other batteries such as CR V3 is recommended when using the camera at low temperatures Be sure to take spare batteries with you when traveling abroad or to a cold region or if you intend to take a lot of pictures e You can maximize battery life by turning the LCD monitor off and using the viewfinder to take pictures e Battery Level Indicator You can check the battery level by the 1 symbol on the LCD monitor 4 a 4 oO J
7. MENU Exit K OK Protecting All Images and Sounds You can protect all the images and sounds 1 2 ao oa A Bulpipa 6unsjeqpoeqheld o o Press the MENU button in Playback mode The P Playback menu appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select Protect Press the four way controller gt Pa i 04 The Protect screen appears Agia a MENJ EXI t DISPYAI Press the DISPLAY button gt The Protect All screen appears oa Protect all i Use the four way controller 4 to En select Protect Protect Unprotect Press the OK button END EXit TOK Select Unprotect in Step 5 to cancel the Protect setting on all the images and sounds Even protected images and sounds will be deleted by formatting the SD Memory Card or the built in memory Viewing Images ona TV By using the AV cable you can capture and play back images ona TV or other equipment with a video IN jack Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable 1 Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable to the PC AV terminal 2 Connect the other end of the AV cable to the image input terminal and sound input terminal on the TV When using stereo sound equipment insert the sound terminal into the L white terminal 3 Turn the TV and camera on Changing the Video Output Format p 119 m If you intend to use the camera
8. to select Saturation Frame Rate ape Use the four way controller lt gt Istant Review O ss t to change the setting from Sharpness aturation 1 gt z Normal to lt High or E T Low Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture Any changes made to the Saturation setting are invalid in PICT A and e an modes e The Saturation setting is saved when the camera is turned off Rec Mode gt Cy Recorded Pixels 2560 Quality Level wk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering Oo Sensitivity Auto QEN Exit KWOK P Setting the Image Contrast Contrast You can set the image contrast K 1 O N soinjoig uUe L Press the MENU button in Capture mode The B Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Contrast Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to change the setting from Normal to lt High or Low 4 T jemo haad Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture Rec Mode Contrast lt gt EV Compensation 0 0 END Exit K OK Any changes made to the Contrast setting are invalid in PICT a and m modes The Contrast setting is saved when the camera is turned off Rec Mode gt ty Recorded Pixels 2560 Quality Level x White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE
9. MEND Exit QK OK MENU button O o 3 GRec Mode 2 Recorded Pixels 4 2560 gt 5 Quality Level tk White Balance AWB e Focusing Area Multi B AE Metering O D Sensitivity Auto MENY Exit K 0K e gt 77 GRec Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level wk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering KH Sensitivity 4 Auto gt MENY Exit CKK Al lv To the next screen Rec Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level ak White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering HO Sensitivity 4 400 MENY Exit K OK P Playback Menu ak Playback gt v Protect DPOF Slideshow 3sec Resize Copy image sound Digital Filter MENY Exit K OK gt IPlayback Slideshow 3sec Resize Copy image sound Digital Filter MEND Exit Al lv To the next screen ti Set up Menu CRY YjSet up Format Sound On Date Adjust mm dd yy World Time off Languagel amp aa English Screen Setting MENY Exit K OK YiSet up gt Sound On Date Adjust mm dd yy World Time Language 38 Screen Setting MENY Exit Al lv To the next screen i The 49 Rec Mode menu appears when you press the MENU button in N Capture mode and the P Playback menu appears when you press the MENU button in Playback mode suoesad
10. 4 25 2004 10 25 og 5 Press the button ae The camera switches to Marine Movie 2 mode r 6 Press the shutter release button Recording starts r 04125 2004 You can change the captured area with the Si W digital zoom by pressing the Zoom 666 4 button 4 enlarges the subject 44 enlarges the area captured by the camera 7 Press the shutter release button Recording stops Sound will not be recorded in Marine Movie mode The optical zoom is not available during shooting in Marine Movie mode Only the digital zoom can be used during shooting The flash will not discharge in Marine Movie mode Self timer mode Continuous Shooting mode and Remote Control mode are not available in Marine Movie mode The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Marine Movie mode The histogram cannot be displayed Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode p 60 soinjolg ULL soinjolg ULL o Using the Zoom PICT P 8 a A a You can use the zoom to change the shooting area _ Press the Zoom 44 button in Capture mode 4 Tele enlarges the subject 44 Wide enlarges the area captured by the camera The digital zoom function is turned on in initial settings When the digital zoom Digital zoom range function is enabled you can combine the When digital zoom is enabled digital zoom with the optical zoom to give a maximum zoom magn
11. A Y displays the indicator on the LCD monitor Use the indicator as a guide while adjusting the focus with the four way controller A Y Indicator After the focus is set press any button except the four way controller 4 or take your finger off the four way controller A Y The screen returns to the normal display about two seconds later soinjyoig BulyeL o When focusing hold down the four way controller A to focus quickly Saving the Focus Mode p 78 PICT P a A a Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes No Auto The flash discharges automatically depending on the light icon conditions The flash will not discharge regardless of the brightness D Flash Off Use this mode to take pictures at dusk or in museums etc 2 where flash photography is prohibited E 4 Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness a Auto This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by Q A Red ducti the light from the flash being reflected in the subject s eyes ed eye reduction The flash discharges automatically 2 Flash On This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by a Red eve reduction the light from the flash being reflected in the subject s eyes y ucu The flash will discharge regardless of lighting conditions im E The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to 8 or amp the Drive _ mode is set to Continuous
12. ROM Rome SEL Seoul BER Berlin ADL Adelaide Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera AC adapter D AC5 USB cable I USB7 AV cable I AVC7 Camera case O CC16 Strap O ST20 Strap O ST24 Strap O ST8 Remote control unit E Remote control unit F Waterproof case O WP4 Products marked with an asterisk are the same as those supplied with the camera gt 3 3 2 x 125 gt 3 3 3 2 x Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation Compression error Compression of the image you captured has failed Change the quality size and try again No image amp sound There are no image sound files on the SD Memory Card or in the built in memory Memory card full Built in memory full The SD Memory Card or the built in memory is full and no more images can be saved Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images p 17 92 Change the quality size and try again p 106 Memory card error Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem with the SD Memory Card Try displaying on a PC Card not formatted The SD Memory Card you have inserted is unformatted or has been formatted on a PC or other device and is not compatible with this camera p 112 Card locked The SD Memory Card is write protected p 18 Data being r
13. Rec Mode Pan C2 5 MENU Recorded Pixels 2560 gt Quality Level kk White Balance AWB t Four way controller Focusing Area Multi AE Metering oO Sensitivity Auto OK button MEN Exit WOK Changing the Start up Screen Background Color and Screen Effects 1 Select Screen Setting on the i Set up menu Press the four way controller gt Salling The Screen Setting screen appears STHTETAISCTERT 7 Background color 1 Screen effect MENY Exit WOK Changing the Start up Screen You can display an image recorded with the camera as the welcome screen when the camera is turned on 3 Use the four way controller A Y to select Start up Screen 4 Press the four way controller gt po art up Screen The Change Start up screen appears Start up Screen 4 M gt 5 Use the four way controller 4 gt Optio to select w On or o Off amp On Displays the start up screen aa Eok Off Hides the start up screen 6 Press the DISPLAY button 7 Usethe four way controller lt 4 gt to choose an image for the start up screen ae 4 YiSet up Format Sound On Date Adjust mm dd yy World Time off Language aa English Screen Setting MEN Exit K OK 8 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images i Once the start up screen has been set it will not b
14. Zoom will not work Focus mode is set on Super Macro Zoom does not function in Super Macro mode gt 3 3 3 2 x Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built in zoom lens Effective Pixels 5 0 megapixels Sensor 5 36 megapixels total pixels 1 2 5 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter Recorded Pixels Still Picture 2560x1920 pixels 2304x1728 pixels 2048x1536 pixels 1600x1200 pixels 1024x768 pixels 640x480 pixels Movie 320x240 pixels Sensitivity Auto manual 50 100 200 400 Standard Output Sensitivity File Format Still Picture JPEG Exif2 2 DCF DPOF Print Image Matching III Movie AVI Motion JPEG approx 30 fps approx 15 fps with sound monaural fps frames per second Sound WAV PCM system max recording time approx 15 min when using 16 MB SD Memory Card Quality Level kkk Best Xx Better Good In Auto Select Mode 2560x1920 Xxx Superior 2560x1920 Xx Super 2048x1536 Xxx Normal 640x480 xx Economy Built in memory approx 11 MB SD Memory Card Storage Medium Image Storage Capacity when using the built in memory 11MB 130 Quality Level tok tok Movie Sound Recorded Pixels _ Best Better Good 320x240 2560x1920 Approx 3 Approx 6 Approx 10 2304x1728 Approx 4 Approx
15. cme choose the image with the voice _ i memo that you want to play back If 8 appears a voice memo has been 0741 21512 004 recorded for the displayed image I Gn ue a 2 Press the four way controller 4 8 The voice memo is played back 3 Press the four way controller Y S Playback of the voice memo stops 5 Deleting a Voice Memo p 93 D i A voice memo cannot be added to an image which already has a voice D memo Delete the old voice memo and record a new one 1 p 93 2 auton A voice memo cannot be added to protected O n images Memo Bulppa 6unsjeqpoeqheld Playback Deleting Editing Playing Back Images LE Playback button Playing Back Still Pictures Press the gt Playback button Refer to Playing Back Images p 28 for instructions Zoom Display You can display images magnified up to 12 times A guide to operation Fo appears on the LCD monitor during magnification 1 2 toe Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller lt 4 gt to choose the image to magnify Press 4 Q onthe Zoom HI Q button The image is magnified 1x to 12x Holding lt I down the button changes the magnification continuously The following operations can be performed while the magnified image is displayed Four way controller A lt 4 gt Moves the position to be magnified Zoom Q button 4 Makes the image bigger Z
16. 3 Quality 4 White balance 5 Histogram 6 Shutter speed 7 Aperture 8 AE metering Display Off No shooting information is displayed Buryipa Bunajeq yoeqhelg Display On Saving the Display Mode p 78 Bulypa 6unsjeqpoeqheld o Nine Image Display You can display nine images at the same time 1 2 oe saN lem v Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose an image Press 64 E3 on the Zoom E3 Q button Nine images appear BOs a Use the four way controller A Y 4 gt to i choose an image When ten or more Tae images have been recorded the previous Vien nine images appear when you press the four way controller lt 4 while image is selected Similarly the next nine images appear when you press the four way controller gt while image is selected Press 64 E3 on the Zoom 3 Q button The screen returns to full screen display of the selected image Pressing the MENU button gt button Fn button or OK button returns the screen to full screen display of the selected image 100 0017 Selected image e Pressing the button while selecting an image opens the Delete screen You can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card or in the built in memory continuously 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller lt 4 gt to choose the image with which to start th
17. PC Connection Manual Items marked with an asterisk are also available as optional accessories For other optional accessories refer to Optional Accessories p 125 Names of Parts Front Shutter release button Remote control receiver Self timer lamp Power switch Flash to Speaker COM A Viewfinder Q Microphone Lens PENTAX Pti Terminal cover PC AV terminal DC input terminal Back Viewfinder Focus status lamp green Mode dial Flash status lamp red Strap lug Card cover Battery cover LCD monitor Tripod socket Names of Operating Parts T button Power switch Shutter release button Zoom 44 4 E3 Q button J Playback button OK button Four way controller lt 4 4 gt MF Wad 4 OF Vv DISPLAY button MENU button Fn button Guide Indications A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during operation The buttons are indicated as shown below Four way controller 4 A Zoom E Q button Four way controller Y v When digital zoom is enabled Q Four way controller 4 lt DISPLAY button Four way controller gt gt button MENU button MENU OK button OK Fn button FN Getting Started Attaching the Strap
18. Zoom Position can also be set to amp On independently of MF Rec Mode PER Recorded Pixels 2560 Quality Level tk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering HO Sensitivity Auto QEN Exit CHOK 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The B Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A Y Se to select Memory Frame Rate Digital Zoom 3 Press the four way controller gt Instant Review emor The Memory menu appears Shafpnass Saturation END Exit 4 Use the four way controller 4 Y a S Q X O a on 7 Memory to choose an item Flash OW White Balance oO 5 Use the four way controller lt gt EV Compensation z to select x On or o Off AE Metering z Sensitivity 6 Press the OK button twice END Exit WOK The camera is ready to take the picture Recording and Playback Recording Sound Voice Recording Mode You can record sound The recordable time appears on the LCD monitor according to how much space is available on the SD Memory Card or the built in memory Speaker Microphone 1 Set the mode dial to and press the power switch 2 The recordable time appears on the LCD monitor 8 1 Remaining recordable time 1 a 2 Recording time 5 01 30 22 a 2 Press the shutter release button 2 a Recording starts The self timer
19. auton e Once deleted images cannot be restored e Protected images and sounds cannot be deleted 1 Press the button twice in Playback mode The Delete All screen appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 to select F5 All data deleted BS 3 Press the OK button ES lt All the images and sounds are deleted gi Delete all images amp z sounds on the memory A card oO Delete All o Cancel D MENJ Exit CHOK mT tem You can also delete images from Instant Review p 73 v 5 Co Protect DPOF Slideshow 3sec Resize Copy image sound Digital Filter O Playback PAR Y MEN Exit K 0K Protecting Images and Sounds from Deletion Protect You can protect images and sounds from being accidentally deleted 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU button in Playback mode The P Playback menu appears Use the four way controller A Y to select Protect Press the four way controller gt The Protect screen appears Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose the image or sound to protect Use the four way controller 4 Y Om 100 0004 Ey to select Protect ic appears on the image or sound Select E Protect Unprotect to cancel the Protect setting ee MENU Exit DISP A l eo Buryipa Bunajeqyoeqhelg O Playback PA Protect DPOF Slideshow 3sec Resize Copy image sound Digital Filter
20. illustration 5 special effect 1 special effect 2 Focusing System Type TTL contrast detection system by sensor 5 point autofocus spot autofocus possible Normal 0 4 m ce full zoom range Macro 0 18 m 0 5 m full zoom range Super Macro 0 06 m 0 2 m focal length 10 2 mm Landscape full zoom range Focus Lock By half pressing shutter release button Focusing Range from lens front Manual Focus 0 18 m 0 06 m around the focal length midpoint Exposure Mechanism AE Metering TTL metering by sensor multi segment center weighted spot EV Compensation 2 EV can be set in 1 3 EV steps Movie Recording time approx 1 sec until memory card is full Capture Modes 9 positions Auto Select Portrait Landscape Night Scene Movie Voice Recording Digital Effect Program Picture Shutter Type Electronic mechanical shutter Speed Approx 1 2000 sec 4 sec Flash Type Auto flash with red eye reduction function Flash Modes Auto Flash On Flash Off Low speed Synchronization Night Scene Mode With Red eye reduction function Working Range Wide approx 0 2 m approx 3 5 m For standard output sensitivity of 200 Tele approx 0 2 m approx 2 0 m For standard output sensitivity of 200 Drive Modes Single frame Continuous Self timer 10 sec 2 sec Instant Remote Control 3 sec Remote Control Self Timer Electronic control type delay t
21. menu appears Rec Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENY Exit Saving the AE Metering Mode p 78 Rec Mode gt ty Recorded Pixels 2560 Quality Level x White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering HO Sensitivity Auto QEN Exit CHOK PICT P amp A a Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings Sensitivity Auto The camera sets the sensitivity automatically 50 The lower the sensitivity the sharper the image and the less noise The 100 shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions 200 The higher the sensitivity the faster the shutter speed in low light conditions to reduce camera shake but the image may be affected by 400 noise 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The B Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller A Y Raced to select Sensitivity Recorded Pixels Use the four way controller 4 gt White Balance Focusing Area soinjolg ULL A O N to change the sensitivity AE Metering Kr Sensitivit 4 Auto gt Press the OK button ENO Exit s THOK The camera is ready to take the picture Saving the Sensitivity p 78 A S Q v 5 on Rec Mode gt Cy Recorded Pix
22. the settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off Cr Default Item Description Setting Flash The flash mode setting on the button is saved wy 5 The White Balance setting on the E Rec Mode White Balance menu is saved The EV Compensation setting on the EV Compensation 6 Rec Mode menu is saved Focusing Area The Focusing Area setting on the I Rec Mode menu is saved AE Metering The AE Metering setting on the I Rec Mode menu is saved sae fh The Sensitivity setting on the I Rec Mode menu Sensitivity ig savad Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom setting on the 49 Rec Mode v menu is saved Focus Mode The optical focus mode setting on the W mF button is saved Zoom Position The optical zoom position on the Zoom button is saved MF The manual focus position is saved DISPLAY The LCD monitor display mode is saved File The file number is saved If a new SD Memory Card is v inserted file numbers are assigned sequentially kA e Menu items not included in Memory will also be saved in the settings selected on the menus for each function when the camera is turned off The zoom position setting in the digital zoom range will not be saved even if Zoom Position is set to amp On in Memory Setting MF to amp On sets Zoom Position to amp On at the same time
23. 8 Approx 12 Approx 49 sec 2048x1536 Approx 5 Approx 9 Approx 14 15 fps P 1600x1200 Approx 8 Approx 15 Approx 21 heise ss ADE TaN 1024x768 Approx 19 Approx 36 Approx 48 30 fps 640x480 Approx 44 Approx 69 Approx 92 White Balance Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten Light Fluorescent Light Manual E4 Lens Focal Length 5 8 mm 17 4 mm equivalent to 35 6 mm 107 mm D in 35 mm format 2 Maximum Aperture 2 6 f 4 8 Q Lens Composition 6 elements in 5 groups two aspherical elements x lt Zoom Type Electrically driven Picture Range approx 38 6 mm approx 28 9 mm screen is filled Super Macro mode Lens Barrier Electrically driven Digital Zoom Capture Playback Max 2 6x combines with 3x optical zoom to give Mode zoom magnification equivalent to 8x Viewfinder Type Real image optical zoom viewfinder Magnification Wide 0 28x Tele 0 78x LCD Monitor 1 8 inch TFT color LCD with approx 85 kilopixels monitor with backlight frame coverage approx 100 Playback Functions Single frame 9 frame index movie playback still image playback with voice memo or zoom playback rotating only still images Slideshow playback resizing protect digital filter and copy built in memory media functions are on the menu Digital filter black and white sepia red green blue black and white red black and white green black and white blue soft illustration 1 illustration 2 illustration 3 illustration 4
24. Adjust Date Style mm dd yy 12H 04 70i 2004 AM 00 00 END Exit K OK Date Adjust Date Style 01 01 2004 AM 00 00 mm dd yy 12H MENY Exit CKOK om Repeat Step 7 to change the year hour and minutes Choose AM or PM if you selected 12h in Step 3 Press the OK button when you have finished the settings The camera is ready to take pictures If you set the date and time using the MENU button you will return to the Menu screen Press the OK button again e When you finish the settings and press the OK button the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds e To set the exact time press the OK button when the time signal on the TV radio etc reaches 00 seconds e When the Initial Settings or Date Adjust screen is displayed you can cancel the setting operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing the MENU button In this case the screen will appear next time you turn the camera on e You can change the settings after they have been made Refer to Changing the Date and Time p 114 payieys unag Q Yes YINH o Quick Start Taking Still Pictures Shutter release button Power switch Mode Dial Zoom Q button LCD monitor DISPLAY button The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions 1 Mend Press the power switch The cam
25. Approx 21 Approx 25 sec 1024x768 Approx 19 Approx 36 Approx 48 30 fps 640x480 Approx 44 Approx 69 Approx 92 The above table indicates the approx number of images when using the built in memory approx 11MB The above table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject shooting conditions capture mode SD Memory Card etc Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch LB Playback button payeys u9 Q 1 Press the power switch The camera turns on The lens cover opens and the lens extends when the camera is turned on 2 Press the power switch again The camera turns off Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode p 59 Taking Pictures p 40 Playback Only Mode When the camera is turned on in the Playback Only mode the lens does not extend Use this mode when you want to play back pictures one after another 1 Press the power switch while pressing the gt Playback button The camera turns on in the Playback Only mode The lens does not extend payejys Bug o om ie To switch from Playback Only mode to Capture mode press the power switch to turn the camera off then press it again to turn it on Inthe Playback Only mode gt is displayed when playing back images e Inthe Capture mode pressing and holding the Playback button for two seconds or more switches the mode to the Pl
26. Default Settings Reset You can reset all the settings other than the date adjust language and world time Select Reset on the i Set up menu Press the four way controller gt The Reset screen appears Use the four way controller 4 to select Reset Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images AO Na How to call the Yi Set up menu Rec Mode PE Recorded Pixels 2560 Quality Level kk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering oO Sensitivity Auto MENY Exit WOK Registering Functions You can choose the functions you use most frequently from those listed in the B Rec Mode menu and register them on the four way controller The functions can then be retrieved in Capture mode by pressing the amp Fn button to display the Function Mode screen enabling you to change the setting using the four way controller Registering a Function en memo Select Fn Setting on the 1i Set up menu Press the four way controller gt Fn Setting The Fn Setting screen appears 4 Recorded Pixels gt Use the four way controller A V Quality Level to choose a key on which to i ag P register a function MENY Exit K OK Use the four way controller lt gt to choose the function to register The default settings are as follows Recorded Pixels on 4 Quality Level on EV Compensation on lt and
27. Description Page Protect For protecting images from deletion p 95 DPOF For setting the printing service to print out images p 104 Slideshow For playing back recorded images successively p 91 Resize For changing the size of images p 106 A For copying files from the built in memory to the SD Copy image sound Memory Card and vice versa p 110 ni For creating a filter effect using color filters red blue Digital Filter green etc p 108 For preventing the voice memo from being recorded while Record Voice Memo playing back still images when OFF is selected p 82 For playing back images at the maximum zoom size by Quick Zoom pressing the Zoom button only once p 87 For displaying the Delete screen with Delete highlighted Quick Delete when ON is selected p 93 1i Set up Menu Item Description Page Format For formatting the SD Memory Card or built in memory p 112 For adjusting the playback volume and setting the type and Sound volume of start up sound shutter sound key operation p 113 sound etc Date Adjust For adjusting the date time and date style p 114 World Time For setting the world time p 114 Language 8 For changing the language in which menus and messages p 118 appear F For selecting the start up screen background color and Screen Setting screen effects p 116 Brightness Level For changing the brightness of the LCD monitor p 118 Video Out For setting the video output format p 119 USB Connection For changing the USB connection mod
28. EV Compensation on gt Select Off if you do not want to register a function Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take or play back images e Only one function can be registered on each key of the four way controller e You can choose from the following ten functions Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Sharpness Saturation Contrast and EV Compensation Select Off if you do not want to register a function fa Tiset up Format Sound On Date Adjust mm dd yy World Time off Language amp 35 English Screen Setting MEND Exit K 0K Lan Ns A e EV Compensation and must be registered as a pair with on A and on Y or on lt 4 and on PB It is not possible to register only EV Compensation or or to reverse the plus minus functions e Functions cannot be registered in Auto Select mode Retrieving a Function 1 2 Align the mode dial with one of the ca is 23044 following PICT P ma WA S aut Press the Fn button in Capture pai i mode The functions registered on the four way 5 5 controller A V lt gt appear Use the four way controller A V lt gt to choose the registered function and change the setting Pressing the DISPLAY button when EV Compensation is registered on the four way controller displays a histogram
29. Metering HO Sensitivity Auto QEN Exit CHOK PICT P 8 a A a Setting the Exposure EV Compensation You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The B Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A V soinjolg Buye Rec Mode to select EV Compensation ei EV Compensation i 3 Use the four way controller 4 gt E to change the EV setting To brighten set a positive value To ORT TOK darken set a negative value You can choose the EV setting in the range of 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV in 1 3 EV steps 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture be EV Compensation is registered on the four way controller lt gt in the Fn Setting default settings in Capture mode p 122 The EV setting can be changed with the four way controller lt gt when you press the Fn button Saving the EV Compensation Value p 78 go A S Q X O lt 7 78 Saving the Settings Saving the Menu Items Memory You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the camera is turned off If you select amp On the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off If you select Off
30. Rec Mod to select Recorded Pixels a m 3 Use the four way controller lt gt guit Level M o change the size Focusing Area Multi g AE Meteri KOH etering KOH 4 Press the OK button Sensitivity Auto GE Exit TOOK The camera is ready to take the picture ka The number of recorded pixels is fixed at 320x240 in Movie mode or Marine Movie mode e Selecting a large size produces a clear picture when it is printed out The Recorded Pixels setting is saved when the camera is turned off Recorded Pixels and Quality p 19 Rec Mode gt ty Recorded Pixels 2560 Quality Level x White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering HO Sensitivity Auto QEN Exit CHOK PICT amp A amp Selecting the Quality Level You can choose the image compression rate The more stars the clearer the quality and the larger the volume The data volume also varies depending on the recorded pixels setting 1 p 64 Quality Levels took Best Lowest compression rate Suitable for photo prints kek Better Standard compression rate Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen Good Highest compression rate Suitable for attaching to e mails or creating websites 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The B Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A Y to select Quality Level Recorded Pixels 3 Use th
31. Shooting or the Focus mode is set to A The flash discharges twice first a pre flash and then a second time to take the picture In the red eye reduction modes the interval between the pre flash and the main flash is longer 1 Press the four way controller 4 in Capture mode The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon appears on the LCD monitor The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected flash mode Status of the Focus Status Lamp and Flash Status Lamp p 27 Saving the Flash Mode p 78 Rec Mode gt ny Recorded Pixels 2560 Quality Level tk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering HO Sensitivity Auto QEN Exit CHOK PICT P amp A amp Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose the number of recorded pixels from 2560x1920 2304x1728 2048x1536 1600x1200 1024x768 and 640x480 The more pixels there are the larger the picture and the bigger the file size 5 The data volume also varies depending on the quality level setting p 65 5 Recorded Pixels Q U 2560 x1920 2 High quality for large prints or editing images Q 2304x1728 5 2048x1536 2 j 1600 x1200 S 1024x768 For postcard size prints 640 x480 For use on the Internet e mail 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The B Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y
32. and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact sand or liquid damage mishandling tampering battery or chemical corrosion operation contrary to operating instructions or modification by an unauthorized repair shop The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any kind whether caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties whether expressed or implied is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided No refunds will be made on repairs by non authorized PENTAX service facilities Procedure During 12 month Warranty Period Any PENTAX which proves defective during the 12 month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer If there is no representative of the manufacturer in your country send the equipment to the manufacturer with postage prepaid In this case it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required If the equipment is covered by warran
33. are not installed Check batteries are installed If not install batteries Batteries are installed incorrectly Check orientation of batteries Reinsert batteries according to the O symbols on the battery compartment p 14 Battery power is low Insert new or charged batteries or use the AC adapter No image on the LCD monitor LCD monitor is set to OFF Press DISPLAY button to turn LCD monitor on p 60 Camera is connected to a PC by the USB cable LCD monitor is off when camera is connected to a PC Camera is connected to aTV LCD monitor is off when camera is connected to a TV Image is displayed but is hard to see Image on LCD monitor may be hard to see when taking pictures outside in sunlight Shutter will not release Flash is charging When flash status lamp blinks red flash is charging and no pictures can be taken Lamp lights red when charging is completed No available space on SD Memory Card or in built in memory Insert SD Memory Card with available space or delete unwanted images p 17 92 Recording Wait until recording is finished Picture is dark Subject is too far away in a dark environment such as a night scene Picture becomes dark if subject is too far away Take picture within range of flash Background is dark When taking a picture of a person against a dark background such as a night scene the person ma
34. can be edited with the digital filters appears 4 Use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image to edit Use the four way controller 4 Y to choose a digital filter The filter effect is created and the image appears on the LCD monitor The example shows an image with illustration filter 1 effect Press the OK button Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Overwrite or Save as Press the OK button The image is saved with the digital filter effect Buryipa Bunajeq oeqhelg Bulypa Gunjsjeqpoeqheld o Copying Files ENU 2 3 4 5 6 Slideshow 3sec Resize Copy image sound Digital Filter MEN Exit K OK You can copy image and sound files from the built in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa This function can only be selected when a card has been inserted in the camera When files are copied from the built in memory to the SD Memory Card all the files are copied at once When files are copied from the SD Memory Card to the built in memory the files are copied one at a time oOo N Be sure to turn the camera off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card Press the MENU button in Playback mode The A Playback menu appears Use the four way controller V to select Copy image sound Press the four way controller gt The Copy Image Sound screen appears Choose the copying method you want to use
35. for a long time use of the AC adapter D AC5 optional is recommended Refer to the operating manual for the TV or equipment to which the camera is connected Buryipa Bunajeqoeqhelg o N Remote control receiver ey PENTAX ar Remote control unit E Remote control unit F has no zoom button Using the Remote Control Unit optional to View the Previous or the Next Image You can use the remote control unit to view the next image or the previous image while watching the images on a TV 1 Press the shutter release button on the remote control unit The image following the current image is played Press the remote zoom button on the remote control unit The image preceding the current image is played N am ie Using the remote control unit to view the next or previous image is only enabled when the AV cable is connected You can only use the remote control unit to view the next or previous image when playing back still images in the 1 image screen normal You cannot use the remote control unit to start or stop movies still images with sound or sound only files so use the buttons on the camera Also the remote control unit cannot be used at all while movies still images with sound or sound only files are being played back or are paused You need the remote control unit E optional to view the next or previous image e You can only vi
36. lamp and 00 01 22 flash status lamp blink during recording E 3 Press the shutter release button c g i SHUTTER Start D Recording stops The remaining recordable f 2 time appears 2 4 To exit Voice Recording mode turn the camera off _ e Sound is saved in WAVE monaural files The microphone is located on the front of the camera Aim the camera to obtain the best sound Playing Back Sound You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode 1 Press the F Playback button 2 Use the four way controller lt gt to choose the recording to play back 3 Press the four way controller 4 Playback starts e The following operations can be performed during playback Four way controller A Pauses playback ml 100 0012 Y 7 00 01 41 00 03 25 04 25 2004 Q 10 25 File recording time Zoom E Q button Increases the volume Zoom E3 Q button 444 Reduces the volume 4 Press the four way controller Y Playback stops 5 Press the Playback button The camera returns to the Voice Recording mode po Q e 2 Ss Q j a a Y lt o z x y eq ejdq pue Bulpiosay o Adding Sound Voice Memo to Images You can add sound voice memo to a captured image Recording a Voice Memo 1 N oe Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image to w
37. rate Recorded For selecting the Pixels number of pixels 2560x1920 Yes 320x240 p 64 i For selecting the image _ Quality Level compression rate kk Yes No p 65 For adjusting the color etl balance according to ie Yes p 67 lighting Auto Focusing For changing the area of Multi _ Area the autofocus Multiple Yes No p 69 For setting the metering T AE Metering method to determine the Multi d T Yes Yes p 70 exposure Multi segment ae For setting the Sensitivity sensitivity Auto Yes No p 71 Frame Rate ror ening the frame 30 fps No Yes p 72 a For taking digital zoom _ Digital Zoom pictures On Yes Yes p 50 Instant For setting the Instant Review Review time 0 5 sec Yes No p 73 For saving the shooting Memory function settings when x Yes Yes p 78 the camera is turned off For setting the Sharpness sharpness Normal No p 74 For setting the _ Saturation saturation Normal No p 75 Contrast For setting the contrast Normal No p 76 EV For adjusting the exposure between 2 0 0 0 Yes Yes p 77 Compensation and 2 0 Only the flash digital zoom and file number settings are saved be There is no O Rec Mode menu in amp mode Image Quality is the only menu available in mode O 3 3 5 e 5 2 a 37 Q 3 3 5 O 5 2 E 3 38 P Playback Menu Item
38. the date or not iw On The date will be imprinted Off The date will not be imprinted Press the OK button Prints will be made according to the settings To cancel printing during operation press the MENU button Buryipa Bunajeq yoeqhelg KDO Printing Using the DPOF Settings Bulyipa Gunsjeqpjoeqheld Printing All Images 1 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Print All Press the OK button The Print All screen appears Use the four way controller A V scanners m opies m to choose the number of copies SSe yt e i i QISP Date The number of copies you choose applies to GEN Exit Print all the images Use the DISPLAY button to choose whether to insert the date or not w On The date will be imprinted Off The date will not be imprinted Press the OK button All the images will be printed according to the settings To cancel printing during operation press the MENU button ai Print All Use the four way controller A V to select Print w DPOF settings Press the OK button The Print w DPOF Settings screen appears Use the four way controller lt gt to check the image and the print settings Press the OK button The selected image will be printed according to the DPOF settings To cancel printing during operation press the MENU button Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer Disconnect the camera from the
39. which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet apareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We Pentax Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America Inc Located at 600 12th Street Suite 300 Golden Colorado 80401 U S A Phone 303 799 8000 FAX 303 790 1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on the s
40. 0 12th Street Suite 300 Golden Colorado 80401 U S A Distribution amp Service Center 16163 West 45 Drive Unit H Golden Colorado 80403 U S A http www pentaximaging com PENTAX Canada Inc 1770 Argentia Road Mississauga Ontario L5N 3S7 CANADA http www pentaxcanada ca http www digital pentax co jp for your precious moments e Printed on recycled paper Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice 57418 Copyright PENTAX Corporation 2004 01 200408 Printed in the Philippines
41. 0328 soinjolg ULL 3 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken Using the Shutter Release Button p 27 Total recording time will be longer when the picture is taken at slower shutter speed because the noise reduction activates to reduce noise Taking Landscape Views Landscape Mode This mode lets you take landscape views using the optimal settings 1 Set the mode dial to 4 2 2 Press the shutter release button 5 halfway z The focus frame turns green if the subject is a in focus 3 Press the shutter release button a fully The picture is taken Using the Shutter Release Button p 27 Taking Portrait Pictures Portrait Mode This mode lets you capture your subject in natural colors using the optimal settings 1 Set the mode dial to amp 2 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus 3 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken Using the Shutter Release Button p 27 Taking Movies Movie Mode This mode lets you take movies Sound can be recorded at the same time 1 Set the mode dial to 89 The following information appears on the LCD monitor 1 Flash Off icon 2 Movie mode icon 3 Card Built in memory 4 Recordable time 2 Press the shutter release button Recording starts The flash status lamp fl
42. High quality for large prints or editing images 2304x1728 2048x1536 1600x1200 g 1024x768 For postcard size prints 640x480 For use on the Internet e mail The default setting is 2560x1920 Appropriate Quality According to Use kk Best Lowest compression rate Suitable for photo prints Standard compression rate Suitable for viewing the image kx Better on a computer screen Highest compression rate Suitable for attaching to e mails x Good or creating websites The default setting is Better payers 6unjye9 gt payeys Bug o Appropriate Quality According to Use Auto Select Mode Superior 5MB 2560x1920 xxx Super 5MB 2560x1920 xx Normal 3MB 2048x1536 xx Economy 0 3MB 640x480 xx Higher quality High quality for large prints or editing images For postcard size prints For use on the Internet e mail The default setting is Super om The number of recorded pixels and quality are set together in Auto Select mode p 66 The Number of Recordable Images by Size and Quality Quality Level kak kk Movie Sound Recorded Pixels Best Better Good 320x240 2560x1920 Approx 3 Approx 6 Approx 10 2304x1728 Approx 4 Approx 8 Approx 12 Approx 49 sec 2048x1536 Approx 5 Approx 9 Approx 14 15 fps Approx 11 min 1600x1200 Approx 8 Approx 15
43. ND Exit THOK The camera is ready to take the picture Lary The Image Quality function is only available in Auto Select mode In other modes set the recorded pixels and quality level separately p 64 65 Rec Mode gt ty Adjusting the White Balance Recorded Pixels 2560 Quality Level x White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering O Sensitivity Auto QEN Exit WOK Pen You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting White Balance The camera is ready to take the picture AWB Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight AN Shade Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade de Tungsten Light Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other tungsten light 4 oo Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light Manual Use this mode when taking pictures by adjusting the white balance manually 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 48 Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A V to select White Balance 3 Press the four way controller gt ian The White Balance screen appears 4 Use the four way controller 4 V to change the setting 5 Press the OK button twice Saving the White Balance p 78
44. NO o Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures Four way controller Playing Back Images You can display the still picture you have just taken 1 Playing Back the Previous or Next Image Press the gt Playback button after taking a picture The mode changes to the Playback mode and the image appears on the LCD monitor Pressing and holding the Playback button for two seconds or more switches the mode to the Playback mode and the lens is retracted After viewing the image press the Playback or shutter release button again or turning the mode dial to take another picture Still pictures can be played back one at a time proceeding either forward or backward 1 2 Press the gt Playback button after taking a picture The image appears on the LCD monitor Press the four way controller lt gt displays the previous image displays the next image Rotating the Displayed Image 1 Press the FI Playback button after taking a picture The image appears on the LCD monitor 2 Press the four way controller Y The image is rotated 90 clockwise each time the button is pressed HES YOIND ie Only still images taken with this camera can be rotated Zoom display nine image display and voice memo recording playing function can be used with rotated images However images rotated in zoom playback or nine image display are returned to their normal orientation Delet
45. PENTAX Digital Camera Optio 50 Operating Manual ae To ensure the best performance from i d your camera please read the Operating PictBridge Manual before using the camera Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Optio S50 Digital Camera Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions Keep this manual safe as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera s capabilities Regarding copyrights Images taken using the Optio S50 that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act Please take care as there are even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations industrial enterprise or as items for display Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act and care should be taken here also To users of this camera e There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology Although the level of functioning pixels is 99 99 or
46. aged and the self timer lamp lights for about seven seconds The picture is taken 0425720 approximately three seconds after the 11025 self timer lamp starts to blink The self timer is engaged and the picture is taken approximately two seconds after the self timer lamp starts to blink N soinjolg ULL o ow Focusing position may shift if you move the camera while the self timer lamp is blinking Lory The second count appears if you turn the LCD monitor on Tocancel the self timer press any button such as the MENU button while the second count is displayed Taking Pictures of Yourself p 43 Troubleshooting Subject is not in focus p 129 Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Mode Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed 1 jemo ww PICT P a A a Press the four way controller 4 in Capture mode to display on the LCD monitor soinjolg ULL 151 20 04 0 7215 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus Press the shutter release button fully Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button e You can continue shooting until the built in memory or the SD Memory Card is full The interval will vary according to the Recorded Pixels and Qua
47. ages etc are displayed from the following English French German Spanish Italian Russian Korean Chinese traditional and simplified and Japanese 1 Turn the camera on SAT 2 Use the four way controller 4 gt Languagele sa English Cit NYC to choose the display language _ ost o The default setting is English 3 Press the OK button WED Exit THOK The Date Adjust screen appears Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style O 1 q E Q n a D a Use the four way controller 4 V to choose the date and time display style Press the four way controller gt A and Y appear above and below 24H Use the four way controller 4 Y to select 24H 24 hour display or 12H 12 hour display Press the four way controller gt A and Y appear above and below the month Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the month Press the four way controller gt A and Y appear above and below the day Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the day and press the four way controller gt A and Y appear above and below the year Date Adjust Date Style mmidd yy 24H 01 01 2004 00 00 Date Adjust Date Style mm dd yy 24H 01 01 2004 00 00 MENY Exit KWOK Date Adjust Date Style mm dd yy 12H iy 01 7 2004 AM 00 00 MEN Exit CHOK Date
48. ashes during recording You can change the captured area by pressing the Zoom 444 4 button 4 enlarges the subject 44 enlarges the area captured by the camera 3 Press the shutter release button Recording stops and the flash status lamp goes off The flash will not discharge in Movie mode Continuous shooting is not possible in Movie mode The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Movie mode The focus is fixed while recording in Movie mode You cannot use the optical zoom while recording in Movie mode You should compose the picture on the LCD monitor when you use the digital zoom function soinjolg ULL Playing Back Movies p 88 Enabling the Digital Zoom Function p 51 Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed Recording starts when you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second Pictures will be taken for as long as you keep the button pressed Recording stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button Taking Movie Pictures Underwater Marine Movie Mode You can take movies underwater using the waterproof case optional Use Marine Movie mode to take movies underwater 1 Set the mode dial to PICT Press the four way controller Y The screen for choosing a Picture mode appears 2 3 Use the four way controller A V to select 28 4 Press the OK button E Eb l The Marine mode screen appears F Wr v soinjoidg ULL o 0
49. ayback mode and the lens is retracted The Playback mode is different from the Playback Only mode pressing the Playback or shutter release buttons again or turning the mode dial switches the mode to the Capture mode Playing Back Still Pictures p 86 Power switch Voice Recording Only Mode Voice Recording Only mode is for recording sound only The lens does not extend in this mode You can use the camera as a voice recorder 1 Set the mode dial to amp and press the power switch The camera turns on in Voice Recording Only mode The lens does not extend When the mode dial is turned in Voice Recording Only mode the lens extends and the camera switches to capture status Recording Sound p 80 Initial Settings Power switch LB Playback button Four way controller OK button payeys uag Q DISPLAY button MENU button If the Initial Settings screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn the camera on follow the procedure below to set the display language and or current date and time If the Initial Settings screen appears p 23 24 Setting the Display Language Setting the Date and Time If the Date Adjust screen appears p 24 Setting the Date and Time If neither screen appears setting is not required Setting the Display Language You can choose the language in which the menus error mess
50. ayeys uag Q payejys Bug o Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the card cover The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write protect switch Setting the switch to LOCK protects the existing data by prohibiting recording of new data deletion of existing data or j formatting of the card i SD 5 appears on the LCD monitor Write protect switch when the card is write protected Care should be taken if you remove the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera as the card may be hot Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off while data is being recorded on the card images or voice memos are being played back or the camera is connected to a PC with the USB cable as this may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact Keep it away from water and store away from high temperature Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable The data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is deleted 1 when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user 2 when the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference 3 when the card has not been used for a long time 4 when the card is ejected the AC adapter is disconn
51. 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 Regarding trademarks PENTAX Optio and smc PENTAX are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation e The SD logo S is a trademark All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies This product supports PRINT Image Matching III PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation All Rights Reserved PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation Regarding PictBridge PictBridge allows the user to connect the printer and digital camera directly using the unified standard for the direct printout of images You can print images directly from the camera through a few simple operations e There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual are different form the actual product FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but please pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the following symbols du
52. ccompanying the AC adapter D AC5 before using the adapter The batteries inside the camera cannot be recharged by connecting the AC adapter Installing the SD Memory Card SD Memory Card Card cover This camera uses an SD Memory Card Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted appears on the LCD monitor or in the built in memory if no card is inserted 4 appears on the LCD monitor Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card 1 Open the card cover 2 Insert the SD Memory Card so the label is facing toward the LCD monitor and push the card in until it clicks 3 Close the card cover To remove the card eject the card by pressing it in the direction indicated by the arrow and pull it out The number of recordable images varies depending on the capacity of the SD Memory Card or built in memory and the selected image size and quality p 19 O auton Be sure to format unused cards or cards that have been used on another camera Refer to Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built in Memory p 112 for instructions on formatting Data Backup Very occasionally malfunction of the camera may cause data stored in the built in memory to become unreadable As a backup measure we recommend that you download important data to a PC or store the data in a media other than the built in memory p
53. creen and Protect screen p 96 p 101 MENU button Displays the 43 Rec Mode P Playback and ti Set up menus p 33 Pressing the Playback button does not change the mode to the Capture mode when the camera was turned on in Playback Only mode To switch from Playback Only mode to Capture mode press the power switch to turn the camera off then press it again to turn it on suoesado uowwog suojjeiadQ uowwog o Voice Recording Mode Shutter release button When pressed starts recording and when pressed again stops recording p 80 gt Playback button Switches to the Playback mode When pressed again returns to Voice Recording mode p 80 Four way controller in Playback mode 4 Starts playback When pressed again pauses playback p 81 lt gt Selects a file Y Stops playback MENU button When pressed during standby or before playback displays the P Playback and ti Set up menus p 37 Using the Menus When you press the MENU button the menus appear on the LCD monitor You can set functions save the settings and change the camera settings on these menus How to Use the Menus When you are making settings from a menu a guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor v To set the Quality Level on the I Rec Mode menu ze Press the MENU button The menu screen appears The 6 Rec Mode menu is selected Press the fou
54. ctures _ AAAAADMDMB A This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and how to set the relevant functions including how to change the Capture mode 5 Recording and Playback This chapter explains how to record sound only or add a sound voice memo to an image and how to play back voice memos 6 Playback Deleting Editing This chapter explains how to view images on the camera or on a TV how to delete and resize images and how to print images by connecting the camera directly to a printer 7 Settings This chapter explains how to set the camera related functions 8 Appendix MMM This tells you about the messages displayed on the LCD monitor and what to do in the event of trouble The meanings of the symbols used in this operating manual are explained below 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 The icons above the title show the Capture modes that can PICT amp activate the function a 22 0 V amp EX P a Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Strap Optio S50 O ST20 S SW26 AV cable USB cable I AVC7 I USBT Two AA batteries PENTAX Onteae EEA Operating Manual Operating Manual this manual
55. cy Therefore we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy gt 3 3 2 x 133 C The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community gt 3 3 5 x 134 For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception
56. e Seat Aeon aries 70 Setting the Sensitivity 71 Setting the Frame Rate ccceeeeeeeeteeeeeees al Setting the Instant Review Time Instant Review 18 Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness cccccceceeeeeeeeeeeee 74 Setting the Color Saturation Saturation ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 75 Setting the Image Contrast Contrast 16 Setting the Exposure EV Compensation TT Saving the SettingS cssccseseeeeeeeeeeeee 78 Saving the Menu Items Memory 0 cceceeceeeeeeeeeeetteeeeeneeeeeeee 78 Recording and Playback 80 Recording Sound Voice Recording Mode sssccsssccesseeeeseee 80 Playing Back Sound csesseeeeeeeeeeees 81 Adding Sound Voice Memo to Images 82 Recording a Voice Memo s 82 Playing Back a Voice M MO ccccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetenteeeeeaaes 84 Playback Deleting Editing 86 Playing Back Images cscccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeesaeeenseeesenseeeeeeseees 86 Playing Back Still Pictures ae Zoom Display sviis tect nein elas ed hada aeaa aa aE adadan 86 Settings Playing Back MOVIES ieies eves aian eta ridanie iii 88 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode 89 Nine Image Display ccccceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeees 90 Slideshow 91 De leth nieve sic reen ce feeaceveisasvetveanceesee 92 Deleting Individual Images or Sounds 92 Deleting All I
57. e deleted even if the original image is deleted or the SD Memory Card or built in memory is formatted Changing the Background Color You can choose the background design and color of the LCD monitor 3 Use the four way controller A Vv Tin to select Background Color Start up Screen Background color 4 1 gt 4 Use the four way controller lt gt screen effect to choose the background color The background color of the menu changes 5 Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take or play back images END Exit K OK Using Screen Effects You can display various animated effects when switching display screens on the LCD monitor 3 Usethe four way controller 4 V to select Screen Effect 4 Use the four way controller lt gt to select amp On or o Off 5 Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take or play back images 117 How to call the Yi Set up menu Rec Mode pen C2 MENU Recorded Pixels 2560 gt Quality Level kk White Balance AWB Four way controller Focusing Area Multi AE Metering oO Sensitivity Auto OK button MENY Exit K 0K Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus error messages etc are displayed You can choose from English French German Spanish Italian Russian Korean Chinese traditional and simplified and Japanese 1 Selec
58. e four way controller lt gt _ tWhite Balance to change the quality level AE Metering 4 Press the OK button Men The camera is ready to take the picture The Quality Level setting is saved when the camera is turned off Recorded Pixels and Quality p 19 Ai S Q ae O a 7 Rec Mode rc Image Quality 4 Superior Recorded pixels 2560x1920 5M Quality level kak MENU Exit K 0K Selecting the Image Quality You can set the recorded pixels and quality together in Auto Select Mode The combination of recorded pixels and quality for each setting is shown below 5 Image Quality 5 Setting Recorded Pixels Quality Volume Use Superior 2560x1920 xxx 5M amp For lage prints or editing o Super 2560x1920 kak 5M z images a S Normal 2048x1536 kk 3M 5 oO For postcard size prints a Economy 640x480 kk 0 3M 2 For use on the Internet e mail The letter M on screen indicates megabytes MB 1 MB is 1 million pixels Set the mode dial to Press the MENU button in Capture mode The B Rec Mode menu appears 1 2 3 Use the four way controller A Y Dice Mode 4 5 to select Image Quality Image Quality 4 Superior Use the four way controller lt 4 gt Recorded pixels 2560x1920 5M to change the setting Quality level kak Press the OK button E
59. e p 120 Auto Power Off For turning off the power automatically after a fixed time p 121 a F isteri functi the four troll Fn Setting ava a function on the four way controller p 122 Reset For returning the camera settings to defaults p 121 The Fn settings is not available in the mode Memo Taking Pictures Setting the Shooting Functions Auto Select mode is the simplest way to take pictures without having to set any functions The camera automatically chooses the optimal settings for the shooting scene when the shutter release button is pressed halfway 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor changes to green if the subject is in focus the settings are selected for the shooting scene 5 automatically recognized by the camera and fC SR one of the following icons appears The camera chooses the optimal settings for a landscape view The camera chooses the optimal settings for a portrait shot 4a The camera chooses the optimal settings for a night view This icon appears in all other situations 3 Press the shutter release button down fully The picture is taken sainjyoig GulyeL Be i Image Quality is the only item that can be changed on the 6 Rec Mode menu in Auto Select Mode e You are recommended to set the mode dial to 4 and secure the camera on a tripod etc when teling night views I
60. e slideshow 2 Press the MENU button gt IPlayback The P Playback menu appears Protect DPOF 3 Use the four way controller A Y __ slidesnow 4 380 Resize to select Slideshow Copy image sound Digital Filter 4 Use the four way controller 4 gt oa THOK to change the playback interval Choose from the following 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec 20 sec 30 sec 5 Press the OK button Start appears on the LCD monitor and playback starts at the set interval Press any button such as the OK button or MENU button to stop the slideshow Stop appears on the LCD monitor BuryIpa Bunajeq oeqhelg ka e The slideshow will continue until you press any button e Movies and pictures with a voice memo will be played through to the end before the next picture is played back regardless of the set playback interval e Recordings made in Voice Recording mode are not played back Bulyipa Gunsjeqpoeqheld o Deleting Deleting Individual Images or Sounds You can delete images and sound recordings one at a time auton Once deleted images cannot be restored e You cannot display the Delete screen from protected images p 95 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller lt 4 gt to choose the image or sound to delete 2 Press the button The Delete screen appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 to select Delete 4 Press the OK butt
61. ecorded The image is being recorded on the SD Memory Card or in the built in memory The protect setting or DPOF setting is being changed The movie is being recorded Camera cannot replay this image sound You are trying to play back an image or sound in a format not supported by this camera You may be able to play it back on another brand of camera or PC Deleting The image is being deleted Battery depleted The batteries are exhausted Replace with new batteries If No image to save using rechargeable batteries charge the batteries p 14 Formatting The SD Memory Card or built in memory is being formatted Image folder could not be created The largest file number has been assigned to an image and no more images can be saved Insert a new SD Memory Card or format the SD Memory Card or built in memory p 112 Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor when using the PictBridge function No paper in a printer There is no paper in the printer No ink in a printer There is no ink in the printer Printer error An error message has been sent from the printer Image data error A data error message has been sent from the printer Paper stuck The paper in the printer has jammed gt 3 3 2 127 xipueddy o Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Camera will not turn on Batteries
62. ected or the batteries are removed while the data on the card is being recorded or accessed The SD Memory Card has a limited service life If it is not used for a long time the data on the card may become unreadable Be sure to make a backup of important data on a PC Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation When using an SD Memory Card with a slow recording speed recording may stop while you are taking movies even when there is adequate space in the memory or shooting and playback may take a long time For information on compatible memory cards visit the PENTAX website or contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center Recorded Pixels and Quality Choose the number of recorded pixels and quality best suited to your purpose Higher quality levels and numbers of recorded pixels produce clearer images for printing but the resulting increase in data volume reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level on the A Rec Mode menu Selecting the Recorded Pixels p 64 Selecting the Quality Level p 65 Selecting the Image Quality p 66 Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use 2560x1920
63. ed should be avoided Remove from case and store in a well ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain water or any other liquid because the camera is not weather water or liquid resistant Should the camera get wet from rain splashing water or any other liquid wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations shocks or pressure Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike car or ship etc The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F The liquid crystal display will become black at temperatures of approximately 60 C 140 F but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low temperatures This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high performance If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided Avoid contact with garbage dirt sand dust water toxic gases salt etc as t
64. eeeeee 42 Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene Picture Mode ruinigi ates dese aac obedience 43 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes Night Scene Mode 45 Taking Landscape Views Landscape Mode 46 Taking Portrait Pictures Portrait Mode 46 Taking Movies Movie Mode AT Using the ZOOM ossis 50 Using the Self Timer cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 52 Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Mode 53 Using the Remote Control Unit optional 0 54 Taking Pictures with Color Filters Digital Filter Mode 55 Taking Two in One Pictures Two in One Mode 56 Taking Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist Mode ST Setting the Shooting FUNCtIONS cccccccesseeeeseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeee Changing the Mode wicca alae aot then ied Selecting the Capture Mode cceeeeeees ie Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode Selecting the Focus Mode ccscceceeeeeeeeees ia Selecting the Flash Mode cccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeseeeeeeeae Selecting the Recorded Pixels cccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeee Selecting the Quality Level Selecting the Image Quality Adjusting the White Balance ae Changing the Focusing Area cccccecececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeneeeeeee Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure AE Metering 24 tinal ee
65. els 2560 Quality Level bod White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering HO Sensitivity Auto QEN Exit CHOK eo De Setting the Frame Rate You can choose 30 fps frames per second or 15 fps for the frame rate K 1 2 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 48 Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Frame Rate Use the four way controller 4 gt to change the frame rate Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture GRec Mode Frame Rate 4 30fps gt M Digital Zoom Instant Review 0 5sec Saturation E MENY Exit K OK A The Frame Rate setting is saved when the camera is turned off ww Rec Mode gt ty Recorded Pixels 2560 Quality Level x White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering O Sensitivity Auto QEN Exit KWOK PICT P A a You can choose the Instant Review time from 0 5 sec 1 sec 2 sec 3 sec 5 sec and Off no display 1 2 3 4 jemo Vs Press the MENU button in Capture mode The B Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Instant Review Use the four way controller 4 gt to change the display time Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture Rec Mode Frame Rate Digital Zoom Instant Review 4 0 5sec gt Saturation 0 MENY Exit HOK
66. er and contact your nearest PENTAX service center Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock A Caution e Never try to disassemble or short the battery Also do not dispose of the battery in fire as it may explode Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni MH batteries The battery could explode or catch fire Of the batteries that can be used in this camera only the Ni MH battery can be recharged Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a risk of discoloring If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes do not rub them Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes wash the affected areas thoroughly with water Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke Be careful not to burn yourself during removal Some portions of the camera heat up during use so please take care as there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time Should the LCD be damaged be careful of glass fragments Also be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or eyes or in your mouth About the AC Adapter A Caution Do not place heavy objects on the AC plug cord allow heav
67. era turns on Set the mode dial to Check the image on the LCD monitor The focus frame in the middle of the LCD monitor indicates the zone of automatic focusing You can change the captured area Focus frame by pressing the Zoom 444 4 button 4 enlarges the subject 44 enlarges the area captured by the camera You can check the captured area by looking through the viewfinder As there is no focus frame in the viewfinder be sure to check the focusing area on the LCD monitor Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus Press the shutter release button fully The image appears on the LCD monitor for 0 5 second Instant Review and is recorded on the SD Memory Card or in the built in memory The green and red lamps on the right of the viewfinder blink alternately while the image is being recorded Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two step action as follows Press halfway The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release button is pressed lightly halfway The shutter speed and aperture settings only appear on the LCD monitor when the shutter release button is pressed halfway The following information is indicated on the LCD monitor and by the focus status and flash status lamps when the shutter release button is pressed halfway 1 Focus frame The focus frame lights green at the focus position if the subject i
68. ew the next image with the remote control unit F optional Bulyipa Gujsjeqpoeqheld o Setting the Printing Service DPOF You can print the images on the SD Memory Card or the built in memory using a DPOF Digital Print Order Format compatible printer or at a printing service 4 BIPlayback 7 Slideshow 3sec Resize Copy image sound Digital Filter MENY Exit WOK Printing Single Images Set the following items for each image Copies Choose the number of copies up to a maximum of 99 Date Specify whether you want the date inserted on the print or not To set the items for images stored in the built in memory check that there is no SD Memory Card inserted in the camera Press the MENU button in Playback mode The P Playback menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select DPOF Press the four way controller gt The DPOF screen appears Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose an image to print then press the four way controller Y The frame moves to Copies kh WN Buryipa Bunajeq oeqhelg Bulj pa bujajaq yoeqheld o Tem if Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose the number of copies then press the four way controller Y The frame moves to Date Use the four way controller lt gt to choose whether to insert the date or not w On The date will be imprinted Off The date will not be imprinted P
69. f the camera recognizes the scene as the a in the Auto Select Mode pictures of night views may be dark becallse the shutter speed is controlled in a range to prevent camera shake Using the Help Function You can display the Help screen while taking or viewing pictures in Auto Select mode The Help screen describes the function of each button such as the four way controller keys and zoom button 1 2 Set the mode dial to Press the Fn button The Help screen appears on the LCD monitor Use the four way controller lt gt to select Mode Dial Four way Controller or Buttons on Back Cover Only Four way Controller and Buttons on Back Cover are available in Playback mode Use the four way controller 4 Y Mode Dial a v Auto Select QEn Exit OK Button Down GIFn Exit CKMore to choose the button that you want to be explained This step is omitted if you selected Mode Dial in Step 3 Press the OK button The explanation of the button appears Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back pictures This button changes the Focus mode AF Macro Super macro infinity gt Manual focus IEn Exit OK soinjolg ULL Setting the Functions Program Mode In Program mode the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pict
70. g pictures abroad 7 1 Select World Time on the i Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The World Time screen appears World Time O gt 114 ae 4 YiSet up Format Sound On Date Adjust mm dd yy World Time off Language aa English Screen Setting MEN Exit K OK La Use the four way controller lt gt to select yw or w The time in the city selected in World Time is displayed The time in the city selected in Home Time is displayed Press the four way controller v If New York is selected as the World Time city the location of New York is marked on the world map and indicates the current time in New York NYC Use the four way controller lt gt to select the World Time city and press the four way controller Y Use the four way controller lt gt to turn DST On or O Off and press the four way controller Y The frame moves to tt Home Time city The default setting of the t Home Time city is NYC New York Use the four way controller lt gt to change the tt Home Time city and choose the DST setting Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take or play back images with the time in the selected city Refer to page 124 for the list of cities and code names on 2 5 e a How to call the Yi Set up menu 7
71. ground and the scenery in the background are in focus t Marine Lets you take clear pictures underwater using the waterproof case optional 1 2 Set the mode dial to PICT Press the four way controller Y The screen for choosing a Picture mode appears 4 A S Q ae ol 7 z Ai S Q a lt fo on f emo ww Use the four way controller A Y lt gt to choose the Picture mode Press the OK button The Picture mode is selected Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken e In Picture mode the saturation contrast sharpness and white balance are automatically set to the optimal settings for each mode You cannot change the settings e You can switch to amp Marine Movie mode the best mode for taking movies underwater by selecting 8 Marine mode then pressing p 48 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes Night Scene Mode You can take pictures of dark scenes such as nightscapes with the appropriate settings The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes To prevent camera shake secure the camera on a tripod or other surface 1 Set the mode dial to s 2 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is i 0741215112004 in focus
72. gs ccceseeeeeee 23 Setting the Display Language 223 Setting the Date and Time c cccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeseneeeeeeas 24 Quick Start 26 Taking Still Ploturess etcccccccesccsetesesccccecsenneeesteneevienceesnceeectsterseueneansececte Playing Back Still Pictures cccccceseceesseeceeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Playing Back Images eseeeeeeeees ke Playing Back the Previous or Next Image a Rotating the Displayed Image ccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeteaees Common Operations Using the Button FUNCtions ccccccessceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenseeeeeneeeeeeneeees 30 Capture Mode snoin Scat sears cean nities dave n cee a a iania Playback Mode cccceceeceeeeeneeeeeeeeeeseneeeeseeeeeseneeeeeeeeeeteneeeeeeaee Voice Recording Mode Using the Menus How to Use the Menus oa Example of Menu Operation 0 cccccccceeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeseneeeseaees 34 Enlarging a Menu Display ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseneees 36 MG RUsL IS tise ninasi Ceoctsteptaucacestncetnectiunssdadaseadstvucadions SEa 37 Taking Pictures 40 Setting the Shooting FUNCtions cesses ccseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeneneneseeees Letting the Camera Set the Functions Auto Select Mode is Using the Help Function cccceeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeneeeseaaes Setting the Functions Program Mode ccccsceeeseteeeeee
73. hich you want to add a voice memo appears on the four way controller operation guide on the LCD monitor if there is no voice memo attached to the displayed Four way controller Image operation guide Press the OK button Recording of the voice memo starts You can record for up to 30 seconds Press the OK button Recording of the voice memo stops O Playback 7 PAR Protect DPOF Slideshow Resize Copy image sound Digital Filter 3sec MENU Exit Setting the Voice Memo Recording Function You can set the camera not to record voice memos while playing back still images to prevent any voice memo from being recorded Press the MENU button in Playback mode 1 2 bn The P Playback menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select Record Voice Memo Use the four way controller lt gt to select On or Off On Voice memos can be recorded while playing back still images Default setting Off Voice memos cannot be recorded while playing back still images Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images When voice memo recording is set to off amp is not displayed while playing back still images A K Q 5 Q m Q it j a aw 9 lt o Q x 1 2 3 Playing Back a Voice Memo 1 Enter the Playback mode and use ae the four way controller lt gt to
74. his may cause damage to the camera If rain or drops of water get onto the camera please wipe dry Refer to Precautions when using an SD Memory Card p 18 regarding the SD Memory Card Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor This could cause breakage or malfunction Be careful not to sit down with the camera in your back pocket as this may damage the exterior of the camera or the LCD monitor When using a tripod with the camera be careful not to overtighten the screw in the tripod socket on the camera FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA eeens 1 Care to be Taken During Handling c ccccceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeees 4 COMMONS E E ete Nerccesu T E dul unatduend ete ATEA 6 Contents of the Operating Manual c cceceeeeceeeeeeeetesteeeteeees 9 Checking the Contents of the Package 10 Names of Parts 11 Names of Operating Parts sesseeseseeseeeieerrerieerrerrnsrnerrnernerrerrner 12 Getting Started 13 Attaching the Strap niiii iranica andiren 13 Powering the Camera ccccsseceeeseeeeeeeeeeeseneeeneeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeneenes 14 Installing the Batteries eccecesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeneeeseeaeeess 14 Using the AC Adapter optional 16 Installing the SD Memory Card 17 Recorded Pixels and Quality 19 Turning the Camera On and Off 21 Playback Only Mode 6 221 Voice Recording Only Mode 22 Initial Settin
75. ification equivalent to eight times When you turn off the digital zoom in the Rec Mode Menu you can only take pictures at three times magnification with the optical zoom Zoom bar When digital zoom is disabled Saving the Zoom Position p 78 You cannot use the optical zoom in Movie mode or Marine Movie mode Disabling the Digital Zoom Function 1 2 3 4 ame em Press the MENU button in Capture mode The B Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller A Y pua to select Digital Zoom Frame Rate Digital Zoom__4 Use the four way controller lt gt _ instant Review to select O Off ce Saturation Press the OK button END Exit The camera is ready to take pictures The digital zoom is disabled when you turn the LCD monitor off even if the digital zoom function is set to On e You should compose the picture on the LCD monitor when you use the digital zoom function The default setting for the digital zoom is amp On Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting p 78 soinjolg ULL PICT P 8 2 A a Using the Self Timer 1 Press the four way controller 4 in Capture mode to display or amp on the LCD monitor Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus Press the shutter release button fully The self timer is eng
76. ime approx 10 sec 2 sec Time Function World Time setting for 62 cities 28 time zones Remote Control Unit Built in receiver transmitter sold separately Power Supply Two AA batteries alkaline lithium nickel manganese Ni MH Rechargeable battery one lithium battery CR V3 AC adapter optional Battery Life Approx 420 at 23 C with LCD monitor on flash fired for 50 of gt pictures shots and using a lithium battery CR V3 5 Storage capacity is a guideline based on CIPA ko standard measurement conditions but may vary depending on actual conditions of use z In Out Port USB AV terminal external power supply terminal x Video Output Format NTSC PAL Monaural PictBridge Compatible printers Printers that support PictBridge Print Modes Print One Print All Print with DPOF Settings Size 89 W x 58 5 H x 26 D mm excluding operating members Weight 130 g 4 6 oz excluding batteries and SD Memory Card Weight When Shooting 180 g 6 3 oz including batteries and SD Memory Card Accessories Two AA nickel manganese batteries USB cable software CD ROM AV cable strap operating manual gt x D 5 x 132 WARRANTY POLICY All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase Service will be rendered
77. ing the Displayed Image You can delete the image displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the f button using the four way controller 4 to select Delete and pressing the OK button Press the gt Playback button again or press the shutter release button halfway to return to the Capture mode A The last picture taken appears on the LCD monitor when you switch to the Playback mode You can enlarge the image by pressing the Zoom Q button e If there are no images stored the No image amp sound message appears Deleting p 92 o 3 5 e 5 2 2 Common Operations Using the Button Functions O 8 6e Capture Mode 00 S0000 gt Playback button Switches to the Playback mode Press it and hold it down to retract the lens 1 p 28 Zoom button You can change the shooting area by pressing the Zoom button 1 p 26 Fn button Displays the Help screen in mode p 41 Activates the function assigned by Fn Setting on the i Set up menu in any mode other than amp or mode p 122 Four way controller 4 gt A 4 4 Changes the flash mode p 63 MF gt Changes the focus mode as follows p 61 Macro mode Super Macro mode Infinity Landscape mode Manual Focus mode Xibs i Gi a4 Selects self timer mode remote control mode and continuous shooting mode p 52 p 54 Four way contr
78. is saved 100 0001 a OO O N O IA e Movies cannot be resized e You cannot select a larger size than that of the original image e You cannot select a higher quality than that of the original image w E lt oy D Q x ae rs D 5 m 2 5 107 I D lt D Q Z iw 3 m 2 Cat 5 a 108 iG EiPlayback PA Protect DPOF Slideshow 3sec Resize Copy image sound Digital Filter MEN Exit K 0K Editing Pictures with Digital Filters The digital filters consist of eight color filters black and white sepia red green blue black and white red black and white green black and white blue a soft filter five illustration filters and two special effect filters The Digital Filter mode enables you to edit pictures using these filters When the special effect has been created the image appears on the LCD monitor and is saved rA Images that have been edited with the digital filter are saved as Better xx regardless of the quality of the original image gt IPlayback th Slideshow 3sec Copy image sound Digital Filter gt MENY Exit WOK 1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode The B Playback menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A V to select Digital Filter Protect DPOF Resize 3 Press the four way controller gt An image that
79. is set to Super Macro mode the zoom magnification does not change The buttons on the camera can be used in the normal way Ensure that the remote control unit is no more than four meters away from the front of the camera Life of the Battery for the Remote Control Unit Asignal can be sent from the remote control unit to the camera approximately 30 000 times Contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center if the battery needs changing A charge is made for changing the battery Taking Pictures with Color Filters Digital Filter Mode You can take pictures with digital filters in a variety of colors such as red blue and green 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Press the four way controller Y The screen for choosing a digital effect mode appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 Y to choose a color filter You can choose from eight color filters black and white sepia red green blue black and white red black and white green and black and white blue You can check the filter effect on the LCD monitor when you choose a color 4 Press the OK button 5 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus 6 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken soinjolg ULL x sainjoig BulyeL A Taking Two in One Pictures Two in One Mode You can take two images in succession and
80. ler lt 4 gt to adjust the volume 5 Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take or play back images Changing the Type of Start up Sound Shutter Sound and Key Operation Sound 3 Usethe four way controller 4 V to select Start up Sound 4 Use the four way controller lt gt to select 1 2 3 or Off Change the Shutter Sound and Operation Sound in the same way 5 Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take or play back images IA The Sound settings are saved when the camera is turned off 113 How to call the Yi Set up menu gt Rec Mode pen ty gt 7 MENU Recorded Pixels 2560 D Quality Level wk White Balance AWB Four way controller Focusing Area Multi AE Metering oO Sensitivity Auto OK button MENY Exit K 0K MENU button Changing the Date and Time You can change the initial date and time settings You can also set the style in which the date appears on the camera Choose mm dd yy dd mm yy or yy mm dd 1 Select Date Adjust on the 11 Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The Date Adjust screen appears Refer to Initial Settings p 23 for the setting procedure Setting the World Time The date and time selected in Initial Settings p 23 serve as the Home wm Time setting You can display the time in a city other than the Home Time city World amp Time This is useful when takin
81. lit green Adequate power remains lit yellow Battery is running very low lit red Battery is exhausted Battery Depleted The camera will turn off after the message appears payieys Buje Q payejys Bug o DC terminal AC adapter To power outlet 3 val lt 9 AC power cable Using the AC Adapter optional If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC use of the AC adapter D AC5 is recommended 1 2 3 4 iene Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera Connect the AC power cable to the AC adapter Plug the AC power cable into the power outlet Make sure that the camera is turned off when connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter Make sure that the AC power cable and connecting cable are inserted securely The data may be lost if the cable becomes disconnected while you are taking pictures If the terminal cover on the camera gets caught in the grooves of the DC terminal indicated by in the illustration the DC terminal may become disconnected Take care that the grooves on the DC terminal are not in a position to catch on the terminal cover when using the AC adapter To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock when using the AC adapter be sure to read FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA p 1 Be sure to read the operation manual a
82. lity Level settings The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode e Continuous shooting is not possible in Movie mode Marine Movie mode Panorama Assist or Two in One The focus exposure and white balance are locked with the first image 00 PENTAX a Remote control unit E Remote control unit F has no zoom button Using the Remote Control Unit optional PICT P 8 a A a You can switch the Drive mode to Remote Control mode and take pictures using the remote control unit for Pentax cameras optional The remote control receiver is on the front of the camera Operate the remote control unit toward the camera lens soinjyoig uUe L 1 tos ww Press the four way controller 4 in Capture mode to display i on the LCD monitor Depending on the previous setting or iiss appears The self timer lamp blinks slowly and the camera is ready to take the picture Press the zoom button to adjust the zoom for remote control unit E The zoom position changes each time the zoom button is pressed in the following sequence tele gt middle gt wide Press the shutter release button on the remote control unit i The picture is taken immediately iss The self timer lamp blinks rapidly and the picture is taken after approximately three seconds e Focusing position may shift if you move the camera while the self timer lamp is blinking When the Focus mode
83. lt gt to choose the movie to play back 2 Press the four way controller 4 Playback time Playback starts 400 0024 The following operations can be performed during playback Four way controller 44 Reverse playback Four way controller gt Forward playback Four way controller 4 Pause ee Zoom button 446 4 Adjusts the volume Recording time The following operations can be performed while Pause is engaged Four way controller 4 Frame reverse Four way controller gt Frame forward Four way controller 4 Releases the Pause function Press the four way controller Y Playback stops and the screen returns to the start playback screen Press the gt Playback button The camera returns to Capture mode Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in Playback mode Pressing the DISPLAY button changes the display mode Display On Shooting information is displayed 1 Protect icon 2 Voice Memo icon 3 Folder name and file name 4 Card Built in memory icon 5 Four way controller operation guide 6 Shooting date and time 7 Battery level indicator Histogram Display The brightness distribution of the image is displayed The horizontal axis of the histogram shows the brightness darkest at the left end and brightest at the right end and the vertical axis shows the number of pixels 1 Sensitivity 2 Recorded pixels
84. ly while data is being transferred from the camera to the printer Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer Depending on the type of printer not all the settings made on the camera such as image quality and DPOF settings may be valid Pictures may not be printed correctly when the camera is connected directly to a PictBridge compatible printer if the number of copies exceeds 500 The camera will turn off automatically when you remove the USB cable Connecting the Camera to the Printer Select PictBridge for USB Connection on the lt i Set up menu t Changing the USB Connection Mode p 120 Connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable supplied with as the camera sae The PictBridge menu appears Un e BEU coding KOK Do not connect the camera to your PC while PictBridge is selected for the USB connection mode If you connect the camera to a PC while PictBridge is set refer to the table on page 15 of PC Connection Manual Printing Single Images 1 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Print One Press the OK button Print The Print One screen appears Use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image to print Use the four way controller 4 Y to choose the number of copies i i pise iDa te You can print up to 99 copies TD ah ai Print All Print One w DPOF settings KOK Use the DISPLAY button to choose whether to insert
85. ma picture 1 2 3 Set the mode dial to Press the four way controller Y The screen for choosing a digital effect mode appears Use the four way controller lt gt to select Ba Panorama Assist 9 T n Panorama Assist Press the OK button N Use the four way controller to choose the direction in which the 4 Set shift L direction images will be joined lt Joins the images at the left gt Joins the images at the right A Joins the images at the top v Joins the images at the bottom The example shows the images when P is selected soinjolg Burye A S Q ae fo o fo Noone asin Take the first image Press the shutter release button to take the first image The right edge of the image appears in semi transparent form on the left of the LCD monitor Move the camera to the right and take the second image Move the camera until the semi transparent image and the actual view overlap and press the shutter release button Repeat Steps 6 and 7 to take the third and subsequent images Press the OK button The screen returns to Step 5 To cancel Panorama Assist mode change to another mode The camera cannot join the images Use the panorama software supplied with the camera ACDSee for PENTAX ACD Photostitcher Refer to Enjoying Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC for instructions on creating pano
86. mages c cccccsceeseeeeeeeceeeeeeteeeeeeteeeeeae 94 Protecting Images and Sounds from Deletion Protect 95 Viewing Images on a TV csseceeceeseeeeeseeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeaeeeas 97 Using the Remote Control Unit optional to View the Previous or the Next IMage ccccceeceeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeteneeeeees 98 Setting the Printing Service DPOF 99 Printing Single Images 0 99 Printing All Images 101 Direct Printing Using PictBridge 102 Connecting the Camera to the Printer 102 Printing Single Images c cee 103 Printing All Images ceeee 104 Printing Using the DPOF Settings ccceceeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeee 104 Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer ceeeeeeeeee 105 Editing Images cccscccesseeeeesseeeeeeeeeeeeseeeenes Changing the Image Size and Quality Editing Pictures with Digital Filters te Copying Files isi coc sectestencvs a a aae aa A E A E Ena E AEs deSen Camera Settings aaar ae Sa p a ai eaaa iaa doaa daare i 112 Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built in Memory 112 Changing the Sound SettingS cccscceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee M Changing the Date and Time Setting the World Time ccccccceceececeteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeenaeeeeeneeeees Changing the Start up Screen Background Color and Screen Effects oe 116 Changing
87. moves to Date ED Exit Cok Use the four way controller lt gt to choose whether to insert the date or not w On The date will be imprinted Off The date will not be imprinted 8 Press the OK button Prints can be made according to the settings caution The number of copies specified in the DPOF settings applies to all the images Before printing check that the number is correct e Pictures may not be printed correctly when the camera is connected directly to a PictBridge compatible printer if the number of copies exceeds 500 Laren e Settings for single images are cancelled when settings are made for all images e DPOF settings are not possible for movies or sound only files Buryipa Bunajeq yoeqhelg Direct Printing Using PictBridge By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB cable I USB7 supplied with the camera you can print images directly from the camera without using a PC Select the images you want to print and the number of copies on the camera after it has been connected to the printer tee O 1 N Bulypa 6unsjeqpoeqheld o if e You are recommended to use the AC adapter D AC5 optional while the camera is connected to the printer The printer may not work properly or the image data may be damaged if the batteries run out of power while the camera is connected to the printer The focus status lamp and flash status lamp blink slow
88. nsitivity Auto MENY Exit WOK Changing the USB Connection Mode You can change the USB connection mode depending on whether the USB cable is to be connected to a printer PictBridge or a computer 1 Select USB Connection on the ti Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The USB connection mode selection screen appears 3 Use the four way controller A V to select Personal Computer or PictBridge 4 Press the OK button twice USB Connection Personal Computer PictBridge MENY Exit CHOK The camera is ready to be connected to the computer or printer autor Do not connect the camera to your PC while PictBridge is selected for the USB connection mode s Refer to Enjoying Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC for instructions on connecting the camera to a printer or computer OD SED Tiset up Format Sound On Date Adjust mmiddlyy World Time Off Language aa English Screen Setting MENY Exit CKOK Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time 1 Select Auto Power Off on the ti Set up menu 2 Use the four way controller lt gt to select 2 min 3 min 5 min or Off 3 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images A The Auto Power Off function will not work when the USB cable is connected Resetting to
89. o uowwog suoljeiodQ uowwog o Enlarging a Menu Display Pressing the zoom button 4 while a menu is displayed enlarges the menu Press 44 to return to the original display Example of Menu Operation oRec Mode Rec Mode ic Recorded Pixels a a Quality Level 4 White Balance Quality Level Focusing Area v AE Metering Sensitivity ak gt MENY Exit CKK MENU Exit K OK Rec Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENY Exit MENY Exit Al lv oRec Mode Rec Mode 2 Recorded Pixels ry a Q Quality Level White Balance p Focusing Area Focusing Area 4 Multi lt v AE Metering KOH r Sensitivity Auto 666 lt Multi 4 MENU Exit K OK MENU Exit K OK m If you turn the camera off while still in enlarged display mode the next time you turn the camera on and press the MENU button the menu will be enlarged 6 Rec Mode Menu Yes Adjustable _ Any changes made are invalid in PICT A and amp modes No Any changes made are invalid You can change the setting on the menu but any changes you make are invalid in actual operation aE Default PICT a oO Item Description Setting a Page For selecting the Image Quality number of pixels and Super Yes p 66 image compression
90. ocusing Area 4 Multi AE Metering LO Sensitivity Auto MEN Exit CHOK When the shutter release button is pressed while Multi is selected for the focusing area the focus frame lights at the focus position auton The autofocus area does not appear in the viewfinder Always check the focusing area on the LCD monitor when using the autofocus area to focus on your subject Saving the Focusing Area Setting p 78 soinjolg ULL a S Q a O lt 7 Rec Mode a Recorded Pixels Quality Level x White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering HO Sensitivity Auto QEN Exit CHOK Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure AE Metering You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure AE Metering Modes FOH Multi segment The exposure is determined by the entire screen Center weighted The exposure is determined mainly by the center of the screen A Spot The exposure is determined by the small area in the center of the screen only A OO N Use the four way controller 4 Y to select AE Metering Use the four way controller lt gt to change the AE Metering mode Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 48 Rec Mode
91. oller Y Selects the shooting effect in amp and PICT mode p 43 55 57 Four way controller 4 Y Adjusts the focus in MF mode p 62 OK button Selects a menu item p 33 DISPLAY button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor p 60 MENU button Displays the 3 Rec Mode gt Playback and ti Set up menus 1 p 33 button Switches to amp Marine Movie mode when pressed while 6 Marine is selected in PICT mode p 44 p 48 8 OOOO OO Playback Mode 8090 Qe nemo ww button Deletes the image displayed on the LCD monitor p 92 gt Playback button Switches to the Capture mode p 28 Zoom E3 Q button Press amp 3 during normal playback to display nine images at once p 90 Press Zoom amp 3 Q during zoom playback to change the size of the Zoom Display image displayed on the LCD monitor Fn button Displays the Help screen in mode Four way controller 4 Plays back and pauses a movie p 88 Starts playback of a voice memo p 82 lt gt Displays the previous or next image p 28 Y Rotates the image p 29 Stops the movie during playback p 88 Stops the voice memo during playback 1 p 84 OK button Selects a menu item p 33 Starts recording or playing back a voice memo DISPLAY button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor p 89 Selects all images for printing or protecting on the DPOF s
92. on Ca a COK The image and sound are deleted rA e You can also delete images from Instant Review 1 p 73 However _ you cannot delete images if the display time is set to 0 5 seconds e You can also delete images from the nine image display p 90 However you cannot delete protected images p 95 If Quick Delete is set to On in the Playback menu Step 3 can be omitted Deleting a Voice Memo only If an image has a voice memo you can delete the voice memo without deleting the image 1 Lam Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose an image with a voice memo to delete Press the button The Delete screen appears Use the four way controller A to Delete sound select Delete sound cancer Press the OK button exon The voice memo is deleted Select Delete in Step 3 above to delete both the image and the voice memo Setting the Quick Delete Function When the Quick Delete function is set to On the Delete screen appears with Delete already selected 1 AON Press the MENU button in Playback mode The P Playback menu appears Use the four way controller A Y to select Quick Delete Use the four way controller lt gt to select On or Off Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images Buryipa Bunajeq yoeqhelg Deleting All Images You can delete all the images and sounds at once
93. oom a Q button 444 Makes the image smaller Press the MENU button Zoom playback ends Movies cannot be magnified e Pressing the Playback button does not change the mode to the Capture mode when the camera is turned on in Playback Only mode Turn the camera off then turn it on again O Playback 7 PAR Protect DPOF Slideshow Resize Copy image sound Digital Filter 3sec MENU Exit Setting the Quick Zoom Function You can display the image at maximum magnification simply by pressing the Zoom amp 3 Q button once during zoom playback 1 2 Press the MENU button in Playback mode The P Playback menu appears Use the four way controller A Y to select Quick Zoom Use the four way controller lt gt to select On or Off On Pressing 4 Q on the Zoom amp 3 Q button once displays the image at maximum magnification Off Pressing 4 Q on the Zoom amp 3 Q button once magnifies the image in steps Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images Buryipa Bunajeq oeqhelg N Bulypa 6unsjeqpoeqheld o A O fos fos 1 2 3 Playing Back Movies You can play back movies A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during playback You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode at the same time 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller
94. ooting Information in Capture Mode The LCD monitor display changes each time you press the DISPLAY button Display On Shooting information is displayed when the power is turned on 1 Flash mode 2 Drive mode 3 Focus mode 4 Capture mode 5 Focus frame 6 Card Built in memory 7 Remaining number of recordable images 8 Date and time 9 Battery level indicator Histogram Display The brightness distribution of the image is displayed The horizontal axis of the histogram shows the brightness darkest at the left end and brightest at the right end and the vertical axis shows the number of pixels 1 White balance 2 Recorded pixels 3 Quality level 4 Sensitivity 5 Histogram 6 AE metering Grid Display A grid appears to help you compose your pictures Display Off No shooting information is displayed e The focus frame appears in Autofocus mode If any of the modes are changed such as the flash mode the mode you have changed appears for a few seconds LCD Monitor Off LCD Monitor Off The LCD monitor turns off The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in 9 Display On or amp mode Saving the Display Mode p 78 PICT P 8 a A a Selecting the Focus Mode Focus mode The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area No when the shutter release button is pressed halfway icon Autofocus mode Use this mode when the distance to the subject is more than 40 cm 16 in
95. place them side by side to form a single picture The first image is positioned in the left half of the picture and the second image in the right half 1 2 3 4 f jemo Set the mode dial to Press the four way controller Y The screen for choosing a digital effect mode appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select amp Two in One Press the OK button The screen for taking the first image Siuot area by appears aH halves amp join Take the first image Make sure that the subject is positioned in the left half of the screen and press the shutter release button When you have taken the first image it appears semi transparent in the left half of the picture Take the second image Make sure that the subject is positioned in the right half of the screen and press the shutter release button Shoot When you have taken the second image 2nd halt the two images are combined to form one picture and the screen returns to Step 5 To cancel Two in One mode change to another mode A Taking Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist Mode You can take a number of images and join them together to form a panorama picture The software ACDSee for PENTAX on the CD ROM S SW26 provided with the camera and a computer are necessary for joining the images The Panorama Assist mode enables you to overlap the edges of the images so that they are easier to join together into a panora
96. printer when you have finished printing 1 Turn the camera off 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera 3 Disconnect the USB cable from the printer Buryipa Bunajeq yoeqhelg Editing Images 4 EIPlayback bi Slideshow 3sec Resize Copy image sound Digital Filter MENU Exit KOK Changing the Image Size and Quality By changing the size and quality of a selected image you can make the file smaller than the original You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the SD Memory Card or the built in memory is full by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available in the memory K5 1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode The B Playback menu appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Resize 3 Press the four way controller gt The Resize screen appears 100 0001 Bulypa 6unsjeqpoeqheld 4 Use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image to resize 5 Press the OK button The screen for selecting the resolution and quality appears Use the four way controller lt gt to change the recorded pixels Press the four way controller Y The frame moves to Quality Level Recorded uram 4 neum Use the four way controller lt gt to change the quality Press the OK button Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Overwrite or Save as Press the OK button The resized image
97. r way controller Y You can choose an item Press the four way controller Y The frame moves to Quality Level Use the four way controller lt gt to change the setting The quality changes each time the four way controller is pressed Press the OK button or the shutter release button The setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status ORec Mode gt Ti Recorded Pixels 2560 Quality Level kk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering KOH Sensitivity Auto MENY Exit CHOK Rec Mode Leann Recorded Pixels 2560 Quality Level 4 kwj White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering O Sensitivity Auto MENY Exit K OK Rec Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MEND Exit e If you press any buttons before pressing the OK button or the shutter release button to exit the menu any changes you have made to the settings will not be saved Even after pressing the OK button or the shutter release button to exit the menu if you turn the camera off incorrectly such as by removing the batteries while the camera is turned on any changes you have made to the settings will not be saved suoneiedg uowwog Example of Menu Operation 6 Rec Mode Menu Rec Mode 7 Recorded Pixels 2560 Quality Level kk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering KOH Sensitivity Auto
98. rama pictures e Continuous shooting is not possible in Panorama Assist Setting the Shooting Functions Changing the Mode Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing back or deleting images Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode To change from Capture mode to Playback mode press the gt Playback button To change from Playback mode to Capture mode press the Playback button or press the shutter release button halfway In Capture mode pressing and holding the Playback button for two seconds or more switches the mode to the Playback mode and the lens is retracted Selecting the Capture Mode Capture Modes Program mode The basic picture taking mode p 42 You can select the Picture mode according to PICT Picture mode the shooting scene There are ten Picture p 43 modes to choose from Lets the camera set the functions Auto Select mode automatically p 40 a Portrait mode Lets you take portrait type pictures p 46 A Landscape mode Lets you take landscape views p 46 4a Night Scene mode Lets you take dark scenes such as night views p 45 2 Movie mode Lets you take movies p 47 Digital Effect mode FMA take pictures with a variety of special Bes 1 Turn the mode dial and match the indicator with one of the following PIPICT 7a Wh ES Indicator soinjolg ULL soinjolg ULL o Displaying Sh
99. ress the OK button Prints can be made according to the settings If DPOF settings have already been made for an image the previous number of copies and date setting will be displayed To cancel DPOF settings set the number of copies to 0 and press the OK button To print images stored in the built in memory according to DPOF settings at a photo processing lab follow the procedure in Copying Files p 110 111 and copy the files from the built in memory to the SD Memory Card first You cannot set the printing service for movies or sound only files Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even if the DPOF setting was made Pictures may not be printed correctly when the camera is connected directly to a PictBridge compatible printer if the number of copies exceeds 500 O Playback PAR Protect DPOF Slideshow Resize Copy image sound Digital Filter 3sec MENU Exit Printing All Images 1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode The P Playback menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A V to select DPOF 3 Press the four way controller gt The DPOF screen appears 4 Press the DISPLAY button TS 5 Use the four way controller lt gt iad to choose the number of copies ee You can print up to 99 copies mT Press the four way controller Y Date m The frame
100. ring use AN Warning These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience serious difficulties if the warnings are not heeded AN Caution These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience minor or middling difficulties or physical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded About the Camera A Warning Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera High voltages are present within the camera and there is therefore a danger of electric shocks If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of for example the camera being dropped please do not under any circumstances touch such exposed portions as there is a danger of receiving an electric shock Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous Please take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake keep the SD Memory Card out of the reach of small children Seek medical attention immediately if accidentally swallowed Use an AC adapter that is of the power and voltage specified for exclusive use with this product The use of an AC adapter other than that specified exclusively for use with this product may cause fire or electric shocks If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell or in the event of any other irregularity stop using the camera immediately remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapt
101. s in focus The frame does not appear if the subject is out of focus 2 Status lamps Focus status lamp green Flash status lamp red Lit Subject is in focus Flash is charged Blinks Subject is out of focus Flash is charging Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging Press down fully Press the shutter release button all the way down fully to take a picture Poor focusing conditions The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions In this case lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject by pressing the shutter release button halfway then aim the camera at your subject and press the shutter release button fully e Objects that lack contrast such as a blue sky or white wall Dark places or objects or conditions that prevent light being reflected back e Horizontal lines or intricate patterns e Fast moving objects When there is an object in the foreground and an object in the background in the same picture Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting bright background Instant Review The Instant Review default setting is 0 5 second When the display time is set to one second or longer you can delete the image by pressing the tt button in the instant review display selecting Delete when the Delete menu appears and pressing the OK button p 92 Setting the Instant Review Time p 73 Hes YOIND es YOI
102. serted auton Do not remove the SD Memory Card while the card is being formatted as this may damage the card and render it unusable SD Memory Cards formatted on a PC or device other than the camera cannot be used Be sure to format the card with the camera e Formatting will delete protected data too Select Format on the ti Set up menu Press the four way controller gt sBulyes A O Na The Format screen appears All data deleted Use the four way controller 4 Y Format to select Format Cancel Press the OK button GENO Exit THOK Formatting starts When formatting is completed the camera is ready to take pictures ae 4 YiSet up J Format Sound On Date Adjust mm dd yy World Time off Language aa English Screen Setting MEN Exit CK OK Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the playback volume and the volume of operation sounds such as the start up sound shutter sound and key operation sound You can also change the type of sound 1 Select Sound on the fi Set up menu a Volume lt Q Choosing 00 turns the volume off Start up Sound Any other setting adjusts the volume piv sonne peration Sound accordingly 2 Press the four way controller gt The Operation Sound screen appears MENY Exit Changing the Volume 3 Press the four way controller A V to select Volume 4 Use the four way control
103. showing the EV setting p 77 To adjust the white balance select amp manual and press the OK button when White Balance is registered p 68 Press the amp Fn button or the shutter release button The setting is saved and the camera is ready to take pictures e You cannot access functions by pressing the Fn button in Auto Select mode amp Voice Recording or s amp Movie e Pressing the Fn button in Auto Select Mode displays the Help screen p 41 123 xipueddy o Appendix List of City Codes Refer to the following list of city codes when setting the World Time TYO Tokyo JNB Johannesburg GUM Guam IST Istanbul SYD Sydney CAI Cairo NOU Noumea JRS Jerusalem WLG Wellington MOW Moscow AKL Auckland JED Jeddah PPG Pago Pago THR Tehran HNL Honolulu DXB Dubai ANC Anchorage KHI Karachi YVR Vancouver KBL Kabul SFO San Francisco MLE Male LAX Los Angeles DEL Delhi YYC Calgary CMB Colombo DEN Denver KTM Kathmandu MEX Mexico City DAC Dacca CHI Chicago RGN Rangoon MIA Miami BKK Bangkok YTO Toronto KUL Kuala Lumpur NYC New York VTE Vientiane SCL Santiago SIN Singapore CCS Caracas PNH Phnom Penh YHZ Halifax SGN Ho Chi Minh BUE Buenos Aires JKT Jakarta SAO Sao Paulo HKG Hong Kong RIO Rio de Janeiro PER Perth MAD Madrid BJS Beijing LON London SHA Shanghai PAR Paris MNL Manila MIL Milan TPE Taipei
104. t Language on the 1i Set up menu 2 Use the four way controller lt gt to choose the language 3 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor sbulyes 6 1 Select Brightness Level on the i Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The Brightness Level screen appears 3 Use the four way controller lt gt to adjust the brightness The monitor gets darker as the bar slider moves to the left and brighter as it moves to the right 4 Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take or play back images Brightness Level OD SED Tiset up Format Sound On Date Adjust mmiddlyy World Time Off Language aa English Screen Setting MENY Exit CKK Changing the Video Output Format You can choose the output format NTSC or PAL for taking or playing back images on a TV 1 Select Video Out on the ti Set up menu 2 Use the four way controller lt gt to select NTSC or PAL Choose the video output format to match the output format of the TV 3 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images 119 sbulyas o How to call the Yi Set up menu Rec Mode pen Recorded Pixels 2560 Quality Level kk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering oO Se
105. tatistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR 15 101 to 15 109 Product Name PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Number Optio S50 Contact person Customer Service Manager Date and Place August 2004 Colorado PENTAX Corporation 2 36 9 Maeno cho Itabashi ku Tokyo 174 8639 JAPAN http www pentax co jp PENTAX Europe GmbH European Headquarters Julius Vosseler Strasse 104 22527 Hamburg GERMANY HQ http Awww pentaxeurope com Germany http www pentax de PENTAX U K Limited PENTAX House Heron Drive Langley Slough Berks SL3 8PN U K http www pentax co uk PENTAX France S A S 12 14 rue Jean Poulmarch 95106 Argenteuil Cedex FRANCE PENTAX Benelux B V for Netherlands Spinveld 25 4815 HR Breda NETHERLANDS http www pentax nl for Belgium amp Luxembourg Weiveldlaan 3 5 1930 Zaventem BELGIUM http www pentax be PENTAX Schweiz AG Widenholzstrasse 1 Postfach 367 8305 Dietlikon SWITZERLAND http www pentax ch PENTAX Scandinavia AB P O Box 650 75127 Uppsala SWEDEN http www pentax se PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America nc Headquarters 60
106. the Display Language 118 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor 118 Changing the Video Output Format 2119 Changing the USB Connection Mode 120 Setting Auto Power Off vos c 0 loess evasecedsceccveceseetessseetisteecetenneney 121 Resetting to Default Settings Reset cesceeeseeeeeeeteeeeee 121 Registering FUNCTIONS ccccceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeenee 122 Appendix 124 List of City Codes o ccccccceessessseseseessessseeesseesseesseeessaeseseesseseneens 124 Optional Accessories wee 125 Messages 126 Troubleshooting 128 Main Specifications w 130 WARRANTY POLICY i scccccvsccsccessccecectececestecerencetgcecctdecvestsonectesecwdiete 132 Contents of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters 1 Getting Started This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures Be sure to read it and follow the instructions 2 Quick Start This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images Use it if you want to start taking pictures straightaway 3 Common Operations This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the buttons and how to use the menus For more details refer to the respective Taking Pictures Recording and Playback Playback Deleting Editing and Settings chapters 4 Taking Pi
107. ty repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing If the equipment is not covered by warranty regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner If your PENTAX was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer s representatives in that country Notwithstanding this your PENTAX returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy In any case however shipping charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender To prove the date of your purchase when required please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year Before sending your equipment for servicing please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer s authorized representatives or their approved repair shops unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer Always obtain a quotation for the service charge and only after you accept the quoted service charge instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing e This warranty policy does not affect the customer s statutory rights e The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty poli
108. ures However you can select other functions such as the flash mode or continuous shooting mode 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Set the functions you want to use Refer to Setting the Shooting Functions p 59 to p 77 for details of how to set the functions Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken soinjyoig BulyeL oN A Taking Still Pictures p 26 Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene Picture Mode You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene There are ten available modes in Picture mode Flower default setting Lets you take brightly colored flower pictures Ga Self portrait Lets you take pictures of yourself or be included in pictures a Surf Lets you take photos against dazzling backgrounds such as beaches 8 Snow Lets you take photos against dazzling backgrounds such as snow covered mountains i Sunset Lets you reproduce the beautiful colors of the sunrise or sunset Lets you take pictures in art galleries and museums m Museum where flash photography is prohibited Text Lets you take clear pictures of text or writing No Food Lets you take appetizing pictures of prepared food landscape Lets you take pictures where both the person in the A Portrait p fore
109. y appear dark if the flash does not reach the background even with the correct exposure Set to 2s mode to ensure both person and background are clear p 59 Problem Cause Remedy Subject is not in focus Subject difficult to focus on Subjects difficult to focus on using autofocus objects with little contrast blue sky white walls etc dark objects finely patterned objects fast moving objects scenery through window or net etc Lock focus on another object located at same distance press shutter release button halfway then aim at target and press shutter release button fully or use Manual Focus mode Subject is not in focusing area Position subject in focus frame focusing area in middle of LCD monitor If the subject is outside the focusing area aim the camera at the subject and lock the focus press shutter release button halfway then compose picture and press the shutter release button fully Subject is too close Set focus mode on amp Macro or g amp Super Macro p 61 Focus mode is set on amp Macro or Super Macro Normal pictures will be out of focus if taken with focus mode set on amp Macro or amp Super Macro Flash does not discharge Flash mode is set to Off Set to Auto or 4 p 63 The Capture mode is set to 8 or in PICT mode Continuous Shooting or Infinity Landscape mode Flash will not discharge in these modes
110. y objects to drop onto it or allow the AC plug cord to become damaged due to excessive bending If the AC plug cord becomes damaged consult a PENTAX Service Center Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still plugged in Do not plug in the AC plug cord with wet hands This can cause an electrical shock Do not subject the product to strong impacts or allow it to drop onto a hard surface This can cause a malfunction Care to be Taken During Handling Take the international warranty card with you when you travel abroad Also take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the package This will be useful if you experience problems abroad When the camera has not been used for a long time confirm that it is still working properly particularly prior to taking important pictures such as at a wedding or during traveling Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording playback or transferring your data to a computer etc is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media SD Memory Card etc The lens on this camera is not exchangeable The lens is not removable Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol benzene Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles which can become very hot inside Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handl

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