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Pentax Optio S User Guide Manual pdf

1. Ga Rec Mode PY 7 TE Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 Quality Level kk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering Ss y Sensitivity Auto 1 3 NEN Exit G2 Picture Mode pua USER Changing the AF Area Focusing Area You can change the angle of the autofocus area Multiple Normal range Spot The autofocus range becomes smaller Spot E select Focusing Area on the Gini EAN D Rec Mode menu Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 a Quality Level bod E White Bal AWB Use the four way controller lt gt roses aeg v to change the setting AE Metering a ai Press the OK button TI g The camera is ready to take the picture The AF area does not appear in the viewfinder Always check weng the focusing area on the LCD monitor Saving the Focusing Area Setting ns p 74 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals ee sainjold BUEL e TEREI Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering KOH y Sensitivity Auto 1 3 WEW Exit G2 Picture Mode 2 pm USER 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 Multi segment The exposure is determined by the entire screen Center weighted The exposure is determined mainly by the center of the screen e Sp
2. 9 Q A D ie When the screen is changed to the playback screen the image with the largest file number will be displayed first You can enlarge the image displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the Zoom amp 3 Q button Inthe case of movie pictures the first frame will be dis played e If there are no images stored the No image amp sound mes sage will be displayed o Zoom Display r p 79 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals HEIS YANO e How to View the Recorded Images Instead of using the Built in memo ry images taken with this camera can be recorded on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard You can view the images recorded on the card on the camera itself transfer them to your PC and print them out Viewing images on the camera One of the advantages of a digital camera is that it enables you to view your pictures immediately after you have taken them You can check the composition and brightness and take the picture again if you are not satis fied Playing Back Still Pictures t amp p 79 Viewing images on a TV If you want to show your pictures to friends you can display them on your TV monitor To view images on your TV con nect the camera to the TV with the video cable Viewing Images on a TV amp p 88 loaded From Camera usermanual com Pentax Manual
3. may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology Although the level of functioning pixels is 99 99 or better you should be aware that 0 01 or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not However this has no effect on the recorded image 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 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Care to be Taken During Handling Contents Contents of the Operating Manual Checking the Contents of the Package Name of Parts Names of Operating Parts Getti ng Started eeccccccescceccssseeeeeeseeseeeeeeeeeaseeeenaaseeseeenaeeeeeeeeeeeeaeees Attaching the Strap Powering the Camera Charging the Battery Installing the Battery Using the AC Adapter optional Installing the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Initial Settings Setting the Display Language Setting the Home Town Setting the D S T Mode Setting the Date and Time QUICK Start ccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeesaseeeeeeaaeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeees Taking Still Pictures Playing Back Still Pictures How to View the Recorded Images sssssssssssssrssrsrssessss
4. MOW Moscow WLG Wellington InlodBBd Frojeddahera usermanujdl cAKLPentaAubkkamdals Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera AC adapter D AC8 USB Cable USB7 AV Cable I AVC7 Camera Case O CC8 Strap O ST5 3D image viewer O 3DV1 Remote control E Remote control F Rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI8 Battery charger D BC8 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Messages Messages such as the following may be displayed on the LCD monitor during camera operation Memory Card full Built in Memory Full The SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard or the Built in memory is full and no more images can be saved Insert a new SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard or delete p 16 p 84 Change the quality size and try again p 92 p 94 No image amp sound There are no images or sound on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard or in the Built in memory Camera can not display this image amp sound You are trying to play back an image ina format not supported by this camera You may be able to display it on another brand of camera or PC Battery depleted The battery is exhausted Recharge the battery or replace with charged battery p 12 Memory card error Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem with SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Try displaying on a PC This card is not formatted The SD Memory Ca
5. System environment Installing the software Displaying and copying images using ACDSee Joining Panorama Images Using ACD Photostitcher Disconnecting your camera from your PC Viewing Images with your Macintosh About the included software System environment Installing the software Displaying and copying images using ACDSee Disconnecting the camera from your Macintosh Settings Camera Settings a Formatting a SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard and the Built i memory E Changing the Sound Settings Changing the Start up Screen Setting the Date Style Changing the Date Time Setting the World Time Changing the Display Language Changing the Video Output Format Sleep Timeout Setting Auto Power Off Setting the Quick Delete Function Setting the Quick Zoom Function Registering Functions Resetting to Default Settings Reset Setting the Alarm Checking the Alarm Setting the Alarm Turning the Alarm Off seeerreesrerrererrererrreseerreneereeenrreeeeeeeueerererrenennee Appendix List of City Names Optional Accessories Messages Troubleshooting Main Specifications WARRANTY POLICY nloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Contents of the Operating Manual This Operating manual contains the following chapters Getting Started This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the cam era before you start taking pictures Be sure to read it and follow the instructions Qui
6. To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake keep the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard out of the reach of small children Seek medical attention immediately if accidentally swallowed Use an AC adapter that are of the power and voltage specified for exclusive use with this product The use of an AC adapter other than that specified exclusively for use with this product may cause fire or electric shocks If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell or in the event of any other irregularity stop using the camera immediately remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter and contact your nearest Pentax service center Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock Discontinue use of the AC adapter during thunderstorms This can cause a fire or electrical shock A Caution Never try to disassemble short the battery Also do not dispose of the battery in fire as it may explode Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke Be careful not to burn yourself during removal Some portions of the camera heat up during use so please take care as there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes do not rub them Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention
7. 0021 Gea MENU xit Migs So OKXOK You can also delete images from Instant Review p 48 You cannot erase protected o images with the amp sym bol If Quick Delete is set to On in the i Set up menu Step can be omitted g Buyipa 6uiserspyoeghe d e a From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Erasing a Voice Memo only If an image has a voice memo you can erase the voice memo without erasing the image El Enter the Playback mode and choose the image with the voice memo that you want to erase with the four way controller lt gt Press the f button The Delete screen will be displayed Select Sound Delete with the SERT four way controller A l Press the OK button CER OMT 100 0020 f CDs i Select Delete in step El above to erase both the image and Memo the voice memo Bunps Buisesayoeghe g Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Erasing All Images You can erase all the images and sound at once auton Once erased images cannot be restored e Protected images sound cannot be erased Enter the Playback mode and gt 100 0029 press the T button twice SS Delteallimages amp The Delete All screen will be ne i g Delete All _ displayed Pelete AIL Select Delete All with the four way controller A Press the OK button Bunpa 6ulserapjoeghe q e Ho From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Protecting Images sound
8. Battery symbol Card or Built in memory icon Histogram Display l Displays the brightness distribution across the image The horizontal axis shows brightness left end is darkest and right end is brightest and the vertical axis shows the pixels Histogram Recorded pixels Quality White balance AE metering Sensitivity F number Shutter speed Card Built in memory Display Off Does not display shooting information Display On Bunips BuiserspyoeqAeld Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Bunpa 6ulserapjoeghe d e Nine image Display You can display nine images at the same time e Enter the Playback mode and choose an image with the four way controller lt gt Press 448 C on the Zoom but ton Q Nine images will be displayed with the selected image in the center Choose an image with the four way controller AV lt gt When 10 or more images have been Selected image recorded the previous 9 images will be displayed if you press the four way controller lt 4 while an image on the left row is selected If you press the four way controller gt while an image on the right row is select ed next 9 images will be displayed Press 66 C on the Zoom button EQ The screen will return to single image display of the select ed image In case of movies a single frame image will be displayed a From camera usermanual com Pentax Manu
9. Display On The display cannot be turned off in GD Pma and mode m camera userpmanual gp pentax Manuals J Gi Fee Mode PLETAL Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 O 2 5 Quality Level tok Pa I White Balance AWB O _S gt Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering oS See D y Sensitivity Auto E i 1 3 UEN Exit GD Picture Mode neg USER Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose the number of recorded pixels from 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 1024 x 768 and 640 x 480 2048 x 1536 Suited for printing on A4 paper 8 1 2 x 11 1600 x 1200 Suited for printing on A5 paper 1024 x 768 Suited for printing on postcards 640 x 480 Suited for attaching to E mails or for creating websites 1 Select Recorded Pixels on the I Rec Mode menu Use the four way controller lt gt Gielen soinjold Buiyey aii to change the size Recorded Pixels lt 2048x1556 gt Quality Level kk Press the OK button White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multiple The camera is ready to take the AE Metering picture 1 3 MENY Exit IA The recorded pixels is fixed at 320 x 240 pixels in the movie ey picture mode If you select a large size the picture may appear distinct when it is printed out Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals sainyold BUEL e TET Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 Quality Level kk White Balance
10. OK button Prints can be made according to the settings MENU Exit DSP All Images OKO Ky _ If DPOF settings have already been made for an image the emo previously set number of prints and On Off date setting will be displayed To cancel DPOF settings set the number of prints to 0 and press the OK button Buin e You cannot set the printing service for movie pictures or sound only files e 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 e DPOF settings cannot be made on the images saved in the Built in memory Copy them to the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard p 95 and make DPOF settings Bunjpa 6ulserapjoeghe d e a From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 1113 4 1516 Printing All Images 1 Enter the Playback mode and press the four way con troller A Press the Display button gt a Use the four way controller lt gt to DPOF settings for all image select the number of prints You can print up to 99 copies Press the four way controller The frame will move to Date Use the four way controller lt gt to select wy On or Off I On The date will be printed Off The date will not be printed El Press the OK button Prints can be made according to the settings A The setting for a single image w
11. Saving Time mode 1 Use the four way controller lt gt to select W On or O Off The default setting is O Off Language amp English Press the four way controller V City NYC The screen for setting the next item tt DST lt will be displayed Initial Setting MENU Exit ioi You can change the setting after it has been made Refer to Setting the World Time p 114 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals payers umep Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time Date Adjust Use the four way controller AV to change the month a 1 1 2003 v 0 00 MENU Exit DSP 12 24 0 Ok paners Bune e Press the four way controller gt A and F will be displayed above and below the day Date Adjust MENU Exit 0S2 12 24 0 Ok Use the four way controller AV to change the day and press the four way controller gt 4 and F will be displayed above and below the year Date Adjust 10 20 2003 0 00 MEND Exit oS 12 24 0 Ok Repeat Step J to change the year hour and minutes Date Adjust 10 20 2003 a 0 00 v MENY Exit ase 12 24 o Ok Use the Display button to select the 12 hour or 24 hour display format 10 20 2003 a 11 19 PM X MENU Exit ase 12 24 o Ok a From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals I when you have
12. Select Contrast on the E Rec Mode menu Use the four way controller lt gt Ss to change the setting from h Saturation Contrast Normal to Hard or Soft Evcompensaton Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture 3 3 MENU Exit sainjold BUEL Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Gi Fes ode LET D if cS I eee an Q gt Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering Ss See ED y Sensitivity Auto S gt SV e A __ _ 1 3 WEW Exit Ok Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 Picture Mode pnd USER EV Compensation You can take pictures that are intentionally over exposed or under exposed Select EV Compensation on the Rec Mode menu Use the four way controller lt gt to select the EV setting in the range of 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV in 1 3 EV steps To brighten set positive To darken set negative Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture Saving the EV Compensation Value ms p 74 EV Compensation is registered on the four way controller lt gt memo in the Fn default settings n p 120 EV Compensation 3 3 MENU Exit amp Ok sainjolg BuryeL e The light metering method is either center weighted or spot when the EV setting is adjusted a From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Taking Pictures Setting the Functio
13. Turn on your computer Insert the CD ROM S SW8 into your CD ROM drive The PENTAX Software Installer screen will appear If the PENTAX Software Installer screen is not displayed Follow the procedure below to display the screen 1 Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop 2 Double click the CD ROM Drive S SW8 icon 3 Double click the Setup exe icon Click your applicable lan guage PINTAN zam You can choose the language from the following English pe French German Spanish E Italian and Japanese m Installing the USB Driver A Click the USB Driver on oo the Software Installer PUNTAN zaim screen i z The InstallShield Wizard dm _etihier _ screen will appear Follow the instruction on the screen Complete InstallShield pills Wizard screen will appear Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals ay 2 O D Q a m S o a m 2 5 a Click Next and then click Finish Reboot your computer after the screen closes O turn your camera off and plug the USB cable into your camera and into an available USB port on your computer Turn your camera on Your computer will automatically detect the camera as new hardware and window will display a notification confirming Hardware Found PENTAX OPTIO S Windows XP or Search for the best driver for your device Recommended Windows 98 98SE ME 2000 in the task bar recognized area to begin the installat
14. and Playback Recording Sound Voice Recorder Mode You can record sound The recordable time is displayed on the LCD monitor according to how much space is available on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard un Press the power switch for more than 2 seconds Press the shutter release button Press the shutter release button The power switch is illuminated by a red light The recordable time is displayed on the LCD monitor Remaining recordable time Recording time 00 00 30 Recording starts The self timer lamp and flash status lamp light during TD recording Recording stops The remaining SUITES Start recordable time is displayed El To exit Voice Recorder mode turn the camera off yoeghe q pue Bulpsooay e When you press the power switch the lens extends then retracts immediately and the camera enters the Voice Recorder mode Sound is saved in WAVE monaural files The microphone is located on the front of the camera Aim the camera to obtain the best sound An index can be added by pressing the MENU button during recording When the shutter release button is pressed for more than 1 second after recording has started recording continues for as long as the button is held down and stops when the button is Ho FERRA Anera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Playing Back Sound You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recorder Mode 1 Enter the Voic
15. copied from the Built in memory to the card all the files are copied at once When files are copied from the card to the Built in memory the files are checked one at a time before being copied Press the MENU button Press the four way controller gt The gt Playback menu is displayed Press the four way controller V to select Copy Image amp Sound 4 Press the four way controller gt The File Copy screen is displayed Choose the copying method you want to use o Se To copy from the Built in memory to the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Select the copying method Select E B and press the OK button All the files will be copied to the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Copy image amp sound MENY Exit W Ok To copy from the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard to the Built in memory Select the copying method Select E E and press the OK button O use the four way controller lt gt to e select the file you want to copy Press the OK button The selected file will be copied to the Built in memory Bunips Buisesapjoeqheld bare If the image has a voice memo attached the sound file will nemo be copied at the same time as the image When a file is copied from the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard to the Built in memory it is assigned a new file name he Downloaded frg sang gr removing oF Viewing Images with your PC By using the provided USB cable I USB7
16. four way controller gt The Sound screen will be displayed Select Volume with the four way controller AY Saran Sound El use the four way controller lt P to Operation sound change the volume Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to capture or play back images Sound MENY Exit Changing the type of start up shutter or operation sound Press the four way controller gt The Volume screen will be displayed Press the four way controller AV to select Start up Sound and choose 1 2 3 or Off with the four way controller lt gt Change the Shutter sound and Operation Sound in the same way Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to capture or play back images El Select Sound on the Y4 Set up menu o 2 gt Q n Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals sbuyes e How to recall fi Set up menu ayti Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 D Quality Level tok White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multiple i AE Metering SU Four way controller v Sensitivity OK button in the center Menu button Changing the Start up Screen You can display an image recorded with the camera as the welcome screen when the camera is turned on Select Start up Screen on the J 4 Set up menu Press the four way controller gt Press the Display button Use the four way controller lt gt to choos
17. from Deletion Protect You can protect images sound from being accidentally erased El Enter the Playback mode and choose the image sound you want to protect with the four way controller lt gt Press the o button The Protect screen will be dis played 100 0020 EB Select Protect with the four way controller A Press the OK button mmen es ests OOK Select Unprotect in step f to release the Protect setting emo Ifthe image is protected the amp symbol is displayed when the image sound is played back Protecting All Images You can protect all the images 1 Enter the Playback mode Press the o button twice The Protect all screen will be displayed Select Protect with the four way controller A Press the OK button Ia Select Unprotect in step Ef to cancel the Protect setting on all emo the images auton Even protected images sound will be erased by formatting the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Bunps Buisesapyoeqhe g N Viewing Images on aTV gt Co ooo By using the AV cable you can capture and play back images on a TV or other equipment with a video IN jack Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable Connect the other end of the AV cable to the image input termin
18. immediately If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes wash the affect reas thoroughly with water Giron camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Care to be Taken During Handling Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol benzene Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles which can become very hot inside Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided Remove from case and store in a well ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain water or any other liquid because the camera is not weather water or liquid resistant Should the camera get wet from rain splashing water or any other liquid wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations shocks or pressure Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is sub jected to the vibrations of a motorbike car or ship etc The liquid crystal display will become black at temperatures of approxi mately 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 Remov
19. or card reader and image browser software you can transfer images recorded with the camera to your PC and edit them or print them out This section explains how to view images on your PC using the provided software S SW8 About the included software The included CD ROM S SW8 contains the following software USB driver Image viewing software ACDSee Panorama software ACD Photostitcher System environment OS Windows 98 98 SE 2000 Me Windows XP Home Edition Professional CPU Pentium or later recommended Memory 64MB or more Hard disk space 15MB or more Standard equipped USB port To view movie pictures on your PC Direct X 8 0 or later and Media Player pre installed on system or QuickTime 3 0 or later are required For Windows Me XP Media Player pre installed on system QuickTime 3 0 or later is required Not compatible with Windows 95 NT e When you connect the camera to your PC you are rec ommended to use the AC adapter D AC8 If the battery power runs out while image data is being transferred the data may be lost Bujypa Bulserapjoeghe q e a From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Installing the software The procedures for installing the necessary software are explained zi H If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP Professional Please Login as an administrator user before starting installation Refer to your PC s operating manual for instructions on how to login
20. release button is pressed Press the four way controller A button to display 4 on the LCD monitor N sainjold BUEL e gt Press the shutter release button Pictures will be taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed Shooting stops when you take a finger off from the shutter release button Playing Back Images i p 24 LV You can continue shooting until the SD Memory Card emo MultiMediaCard is full e The interval will vary according to the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level setting auton The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode Continuous shooting is not available for Movie Picture Panorama Assist and 3D Image modes a From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Picture Mode S USER Using the Self Timer The picture will be taken 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed 1 Press the four way controller A in Capture mode to dis CE play on the LCD monitor Press the shutter release button The self timer is engaged and the self timer lamp lights The picture is taken approximately 3 seconds after the self timer lamp starts to blink soinjold Buiyey In If you turn the LCD monitor on the second count will be dis veng played To cancel the self timer press the four way controller or the Menu button while the second count is displayed In 3D Image mode both the first and second images will be taken
21. t p 38 Zoom button Changes the size of the subject 1s p 22 Four way controller lt gt Changes the EV compensation in all modes 1 p 52 The function registered on the four way controller can be changed in the Fn settings us p 120 Adjusts the ratio when the digital filter is set to Slim Filter on the virtual mode dial t p 60 Four way controller Av A Selects self timer mode remote control mode and continuous shooting mode Displays the virtual mode dial and changes the shooting mode Adjusts the focus in MF mode is p 38 OK button Determines the Menu items t p 32 MENU button Displays the active menus in Rec Mode Playback and Set up 1s p 32 Display button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor ts p 40 81 Downloaded utiaybark buttomanual com Pentax Manuals Switches to Playback mode 1 p 24 0000 OO K Playback Mode suonesadQ uowwog T button Deletes the image t p 84 Om button Protects the image from erasure t p 87 Zoom E3 Q button displays nine images at once 1 p 82 Q changes the size of the Zoom Display image dis played on the LCD monitor t p 79 Four way controller lt gt 4 Sets the DPOF p 89 for the print service lt gt Displays the image you wish to view 1s p 25 MENU button Displays the active menus in Playback and Set up t p 32 OK button Determines
22. t3 _ Fai indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera Picture Mode The icons above the title show the Capture Downloaded Feenpsaagaeguasermanledeedtat Pueta angon Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Strap Software CD ROM Optio S O ST5 S SW8 p O OK AV cable USB cable 3D Image Viewer I AVC7 USB7 O 3DV1 Rechargeable Battery charger Operating Manual Lithium ion battery D BC8 this manual D LI8 About items marked with Items marked with are also available as optional accessories For other option al accessories refer to the list on page 130 Type of AC plug cord D CO2A Australia D CO2B United Kingdom D CO2E Europe D CO2H Hong Kong D CO2J Japan D CO2K Korea D CO2U North America Canada nloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Name of Parts Front Power switch Remote control receiver Shutter release button F J Built in flash Dn Q pat Flashlight sensor S o pha Z lt Self timer lamp gae SA DCi i input terminal 5 Mi h Eo PC AV terminal Terminal cover Back Viewfinder LCD monitor Battery Card cover Tripod socket Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals E Names of Operating Parts Focus status lamp green Flash status lamp red 4 8 button 6 sA MF
23. the ACD Photostitcher If you have installed ACDSee and ACD Photostitcher in your computer you can join the images you have taken in Panorama assist mode Make sure that the ACDSee has been installed E Turn on your computer Insert the CD ROM S SW8 into your CD ROM drive The PENTAX Software Installer screen will appear if the PENTAX Software Installer screen is not displayed Follow the procedure below to display the screen 1 Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop 2 Double click the CD ROM Drive S SW8 icon 3 Double click the Setup exe icon Double click your applicable language You can choose the language from the following English French German Spanish Italian and Japanese El Click the ACD Photostitcher The Setup screen will appear Follow the on screen guid ance and enter the registration information The screen will return to PENTAX Software Installer Click Downloaded FrorhedExtltofeishanual com Pentax Manuals ER Bunps Buisesapyoeghe g Bunjpa Bulserapjoeghe d e Displaying and copying images using ACDSee z Turn your computer on Make sure the camera is turned off and connect it to your computer with the USB cable Make sure that there is an SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard in the camera Turn your camera on ACDSee starts up automatically and the list of images is displayed Go to Step E If ACDSee fails to start p up automatically dou ble c
24. AWB Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering Ss y Sensitivity Auto 1 3 WEW Exit GD Picture Mode pua USER Selecting the Quality Levels You can choose the image compression rate The more stars the clearer the quality and the larger the volume The recorded pixels setting also changes the picture volume kkk BEST kk BETTER GOOD Lowest compression ratio Suited for photo prints Standard compression ratio Suited for viewing the image on a computer screen Highest compression ratio Suited for attaching to emails or creating webpages Select Quality Level on the Rec Mode menu Use the four way controller lt gt to select the size Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture G Rec Mode gt te Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 Qualy Levei s kk gt White Balance AWB Multiple Focusing Area AE Metering HO y Sensitivity Auto 1 3 MENY Exit Ok nloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Ga Rec Mode PY 7 TE Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 Quality Level kk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering Ss y Sensitivity Auto Picture Mode S eT USER Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting White Balance 1 3 NEN Exit You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting AWB Auto The camera a
25. Checking the Alarm Press the MENU button Press the four way controller gt The D gt Playback menu will be displayed Press the four way controller AW to select Alarm Press the four way controller gt The list of alarms will be displayed Active alarms are indicated by amp oi gt fe Alarm mi Once 5 30 A 2 Everyday 7 30 A3 off 0 00 MENY Exit Press the OK button twice If any alarms are enabled the camera will be turned off and the alarms will be set Setting the Alarm Press the MENU button Press the four way controller gt The D gt Playback menu will be displayed Press the four way controller AW to select Alarm H From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals sbunes e Press the four way controller gt The list of alarms will be displayed Press the four way controller AV to select alarm 1 3 O Press the four way controller gt The screen for setting the alarm mode and time will be displayed Four way controller 4 gt Selects the item Four way controller AW Changes the setting Press the Display button be displayed when the alarm rings Press the OK button Press the OK button 3 times The camera will turn off Bo Of Turning the Alarm Off Alarm Qi once 5 30 A 2r Everyday 7 30 O3 gt O off 0 00 MENY Exit Ok Alarm a A1 WoOnce 5 30 Y MENY Exit
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27. Image W Ok Press the four way controller lt gt to select the image to When the camera is turned off and the set time is reached the alarm will ring for one minute The camera will turn off automatically when the alarm has fin ished ringing IA To stop the alarm ringing press any button emo _ Buin The alarm will not ring when the camera is turned on Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals s6umeg Appendix List of City Names Refer to following list of city and code names for setting the world time xlpueddy e Code City names Code City names PPG Pagopago THR Tehran HNL Honolulu DXB Dubai ANC Anchorage KHL 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 San Diego 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 ROM Rome SEL Seoul BER Berlin ADL Adelaide JNB Johannesburg TYO Tokyo IST Istanbul GUM Guam CAI Cairo SYD Sydney JRS Jerusalem NOU Noumea
28. Off 24 with the four way con troller lt gt and press the four way controller V The frame will move to ft home time city Use the four way controller lt gt to change the Home Time city and DST setting Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to capture or play back images with the time in the selected city s6uljes IA See p 124 for the list of cities and code names emo Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals How to recall the j Set up menu eV ti Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 D Quality Level kk AWB White Balance j Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering Qu Four way controller y Sensitivity 333 D OK button in the Sn center YS Menu button Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus error mes sages etc are displayed m 0 Select Language on the Jj Set up menu Use the four way controller lt gt to select the language Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images s6unes e 1 From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals ayi Set up Format Sound Start up Screen Date Style mm dd yy Date Adjust 1 1 2003 w World Time Off 1 3 MENU Exit Changing the Video Output Format You can select the output format NTSC or PAL for taking or playing back images on a TV monitor 1 Select Video Out on the Set up menu Use th
29. PENTAX Digital Camera Optios Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera please read the Operating Manual before using the camera Downloaded From camera usermanual com naras Thank you for buying the Pentax Optio S Digital Camera Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions Keep this manual safe as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera s capabilities Regarding copyrights Images taken using the Optio S that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act Please take care as there are even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations industrial enterprise or as items for display Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act and care should be taken here also Regarding trademarks e The SD logo s is a trademark e PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation Optio is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation All other brands or product names are trademarks of registered trade marks of their respective companies e The USB driver uses software developed by inSilicon Corporation Copyright 2002 inSilicon Corporation All rights reserved e This p
30. Pentax Manuals suonesadg uowwog e Setting the Menus When you press the MENU button the menus are displayed on the LCD monitor You can set functions save the settings and change the camera settings on these menus How to Set the Menus me When you are making settings from a menu a guide to opera tion is displayed on the LCD monitor Press the MENU button The menu screen will be displayed The selected area will be displayed in a green frame Press the four way controller lt gt Use the four way controller lt gt to select the menu screen Use the four way controller AV to select an item Use the four way controller AW to move the frame up or down Use the four way controller lt gt to change the setting 4 i If there is a Select screen use the four way controller gt to move to the Select screen When you have finished making the settings press the OK button to return to the menu Press the OK button The settings will be saved and the screen will return to cap ture or playback status If you press any buttons except the OK button before press the OK button and leave the menu screen any changes to setting will not be saved e Even if you press the OK button and leave the menu screen if you remove the battery before turning off the camera or do not otherwise turn off the camera correctly any changes to setting will not be saved a From camera usermanual com Pentax Manua
31. Picture Mode Dnd USER Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines 1 Select Sharpness on the Rec Mode menu Use the four way controller lt gt aie D to change the setting from 4 Digital Zoom a Normal to Hard or Soft farruanone Press the OK button fener ron The camera is ready to take the Sharpness _ picture 2 3 WENU Exit 2 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Gi Res Mode LET Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering Ss y Sensitivity Auto 1 3 WEW Exit Picture Mode pnd USER Setting the Color Saturation Saturation You can set the color saturation Select Saturation on the Rec Mode menu Use the four way controller lt gt Binion TEDE to change the setting from Saturation j4 m J Contrast CE Normal to Hard or Soft EV Compensation 0 0 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture 3 3 MENU Exit sainjold BUEL e a From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Ga Rec Mode PY 7 TE Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 Quality Level kk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering Ss y Sensitivity Auto 1 3 NEN Exit W Ok G Picture Mode bag USER Setting the Image Conirast Contrast You can set the image contrast El
32. age will appear in three dimensions Select the viewing mode The default setting is Parallel If you do not need to switch to Cross go to Step E sainjold BUEL El Press the MENU button T Rec Mode The Rec Mode menu will be f Digitai zoom Instant Review displayed Fast Fwd Movie Press the four way controller AY tery to select 3D Mode ores _ E 5 Use the four way controller lt gt to select Parallel To view the picture with the 3D image viewer select Parallel You can also view it without the image viewer Press the OK button The 3D image mode screen appears again Take the pictures Press the four way controller VY in Capture mode The virtual mode dial appears 6 Use the four way controller lt gt to select the 3D mode Downloaded From Camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Press the OK button The screen for taking the first image appears in the left half of the LCD monitor El Take the first image Hold the camera so that the subject is in the middle of the left half of the screen and press the shutter release i button The image is displayed in the left half of the LCD monitor The right half of the screen is for taking the second image E Move the camera to the right with out changing your stance Take the second image Make sure that the subject is in the middle of the right half of the screen and press the shutt
33. al and sound input terminal on the TV Turn the TV and camera on Changing the Video Output Format os p 117 If you intend to use the camera for a long time use of the AC T adapter optional is recommended Refer to the operating man ia for the TV or equipment to which the camera is connected Bunipa 6userapyoeqhe q e a From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Setting the Printing Service DPOF You can print the images on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard using a DPOF Digital Print Order Format compatible printer or at a printing service Printing Single Image Set the following items for each image Copies Set the number of prints up to a maximum of 99 Date Specify whether you want the date imprinted on the print or not El Enter the Playback mode use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image for which you want to make DPOF settings Press the four way controller A D 100 0020 button The DPOF menu will be displayed l gs Date gt enof Exit sA maoe OOk ump3 useg0eq e d Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Ex Use the four way controller lt gt to 100 0020 select the number of prints then press the four way controller The frame will move to Date Use the four way controller lt gt to select whether to insert the date or not IW On The date will be imprinted Off The date will not be imprinted Press the
34. al com Pentax Manuals sainjold BUEL e HE Taking Movie Pictures Movie Picture Mode This mode enables you to take moving images and sound The maximum length of one recording 1 set is approximately 30 seconds Press the four way controller Y in Capture mode The virtual mode dial appears Use the four way controller lt gt to display the Movie Picture mode at the top of the dial Press the OK button Flash off mark Movie picture mode icon Recordable time for next set Number of remaining sets Card Built in memory Press the shutter release button Shooting will start You can change the size of the image using the Zoom button 4 makes the image bigger 444 makes the image smaller Press the shutter release button Shooting will end a From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Keeping the shutter release button pressed If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second pictures will be taken for as long as you keep the button pressed Shooting stops when you take a finger off from the shutter release button Playing Back Movie Pictures ns p 80 auton The flash will not discharge in Movie Picture mode Infinity landscape shooting is not possible in Movie Picture mode e The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Movie Picture mode e Sound cannot be recorded when Fast Fwd Movie is set to ON e Autofocus mode Infinity landscape m
35. als You can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard continuously E Enter the Playback mode and choose the image with which to start the slideshow with the four way controller lt gt Press the MENU button EF The D gt Playback menu will be Copy mage amp Sound Resize displayed Trimming Alarm Select Slideshow with the four Slideshow _ way controller V 1 1 MENY Exit ok Ok Use the four way controller lt gt to change the playback interval Choose from the following 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec 15 sec 20 sec 25 sec 30 sec Press the OK button Playback will start at the set interval If you press the OK button during continuous playback the slideshow will stop The slideshow will continue until you press any button e Movie pictures and pictures with a voice memo will be played through to the end before the next picture is played back regardless of the set playback interval e Recordings made in Voice Recorder mode are not played back Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals o Bunyps Buisesapyoeqhe g foe oe Erasing Images Erasing a Single Image or Voice Memo Enter the Playback mode and choose the image or voice memo you want to erase with the four way controller lt gt Press the f button The Delete screen will be dis played Select Delete with the four way controller A Press the OK button 100
36. anorama Pictures Panorama Assist Mode Taking Pictures with Digital Filters Digital Filter Mode Using Preset Function Settings User Mode Taking Stereo Pictures 3D Image Mode Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Mode Using the Self Timer Using the Remote Control Unit optional Using the Zoom Taking Time lapse Movie Pictures Fast Fwd Movie Saving the Settings Memory srt Saving the Menu Items Memory Register Functions in User Mode Recording and Playback aasaceeseas seacddeSacsscaesaaanebansiosssadcscsscnscaaccacad Recording Sound Voice Recorder Mode Playing Back Sound Adding a Voice Memo Playback Erasing Editing Playing Back Images Playing Back Still Pictures Zoom Display eenen Playing Back Movie Pictures Displaying shooting information in Playback mode Nine image Display Slideshow Erasing Images Erasing a Single Image or Voice Memo Erasing All Images srr teeseseseeees Protecting Images sound from Deletion Protect Viewing Images on a TV strstr Setting the Printing Service DPOF Printing Single Image Printing All Images Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Editing Images ssssssssscessesesseescsesesseassssosssencosennensonensesssesssnesseseereneeseoes Changing the Image Size Trimming Images Copying Files Viewing Images with your PC About the included software
37. arallel method where the left and right lines of vision are virtually parallel as when looking at a distant scene or the cross method where the left and right lines of vision are crossed as when you cross your eyes A cer tain amount of practice may be necessary to view 3D pictures without using the viewer How to Assemble the 3D Image Viewer Assemble the 3D image viewer supplied with the camera as shown below seimoidg Buiyey Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals How to view 3D pictures using the 3D image viewer Print out the pictures so that they are about 11cm or 12cm wide and place the divider of the 3D image viewer in the middle of the two a A KS IA As the distance between the left and right eyes differs from per TETY son to person some people may have difficulty obtaining a three dimensional effect even when looking at prints that are the same size It may be especially difficult if the pictures are very large or very small Try different sizes until the right effect is achieved soinjolg BulyeL e ain e Never look at the sun through the 3D image viewer Do not leave the 3D image viewer where it is exposed to direct sunlight as this may lead to fire Ho From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Example of a 3D picture saunjolg Bulyey E Picture Mode USER Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Mode Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter
38. ax Manuals 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 dis tance press shutter release button halfway then aim at target and press shutter release button fully or use Manual Focus mode Subject is not in focus ing area Position subject in AF 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 but ton fully Subject is too close Focus mode is set on amp Macro or s amp Super Macro Set focus mode on Macro or s amp Super Macro p 37 Normal pictures will be out of focus if taken with focus mode set on Macro or s amp Super Macro Flash does not discharge Flash mode is set to Off Set to Auto or 4 p 39 The Capture mode is set to continuous shooting or infinity landscape mode Flash will not discharge in these modes Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals xipueddy Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact type digital sti
39. cam Common Operations Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch Playback button O Press the power switch The power switch is illuminated by a green light The camera will turn on When the camera is turned on the lens extends Press the power switch again to turn the camera off Playback Only Mode Press the power switch on while pressing the Playback but ton activates the Playback Only mode suonesadQ uowwog e When the camera turns on in Playback Only mode the lens does not extend To switch from Playback Only mode to Capture mode turn the camera off and then turn it on again LS Playing Back Still Pictures n gt p 79 Voice Recorder Mode Holding the power switch down for more than 2 seconds activates the Voice Recording Only mode The power switch is illuminated by a red light To switch from Voice Recording Only mode to Capture Only mode or Playback Only mode turn the camera off and then turn it on again Recording Sound Only ss p 76 a From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Using the Button Functions o e L Jen CO g 00O Cea Se H TS i CH Capture Mode 9 button Changes the flash mode 1s p 39 e Y MF button O Changes the focus mode as follows t p 37 pe Macro mode 8 p 37 Super macro mode ts p 37 S Infinity landscape mode t p 37 Manual focus mode r p 38 9 n Move focusing area
40. ck Start This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images Use it if you want to start taking pictures straightaway It also tells you how to use the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Common Operations This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the buttons and how to use the menus For more details refer to the respective Taking Pictures Recording and Playback Playback Erasing Editing and Settings chapters Taking Pictures This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and how to set the relevant functions including how to use the virtual mode dial to change the shooting mode and how to select the Picture mode best suited to the shooting scene Recording and Playback This chapter explains how to record sound only or add a voice memo to an image and how to play back voice memos Playback Erasing Editing This chapter explains how to play back images on the camera or on a TV and how to delete images Settings This chapter explains how to set the camera related functions Appendix This tells you about the messages displayed on the LCD monitor and what to do in the event of trouble eye 0 0 6 6 6 7e The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating manual are explained below Ce indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation indicates information that is useful to know i leme
41. come on Battery is not installed Battery is installed incorrectly Check battery is installed If not install battery Check orientation of battery Reinsert battery with A symbol towards back of camera p 13 Battery power is low Insert a charged battery or use the AC adapter No image on the LCD monitor LCD monitor is set to OFF Image is displayed but is hard to see Press Display button to turn LCD monitor on p 40 Image on LCD monitor may be hard to see when taking pictures outside in sunlight Shutter will not release Flash is charging When flash 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 MultiMediaCard or in Built in memory Insert SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard with available space or delete unwanted images p 16 84 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 dark background such as night scene the person may appear dark if the flash does not reach background even with cor rect exposure Set to A mode to ensure both person and back ground are clear p 36 nloaded From camera usermanual com Pent
42. cus mode you can change the focusing point by mov ing the autofocus area In focusing area mode press the four way controller AV lt gt to move the autofocus area Press the shutter release button To return the autofocus area to its original location press the amp a amp MF button again a From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Selecting the Flash Mode No icon Auto flash The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions amp Flash Off The flash will not discharge regardless of the brightness 4 Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness a Auto flash Red eye This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused Reduction by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject s eyes The flash discharges automatically e Flash On Red eye Reduction This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject s eyes The flash will discharge regardless of lighting conditions IA The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to continu m emo ous shooting or infinity landscape e In Auto flash Red eye Reduction and Flash On Red eye Reduction modes the flash discharges once to make the pupils of the subject s eyes smaller shortly before the main flash discharges to take the picture El Press the 4 button in Capture mode The flash mode changes each time the b
43. customer s statutory rights The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy 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 xipueddy C The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community x pu ddy e For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is sub ject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harm ful 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 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 gener ates uses and can radiate frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interfer ence to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a partic
44. d the setting is displayed on the LCD monitor The camera is ready to take the picture in the set focus mode A e The default setting of the focus mode is Autofocus mode memo The zoom position is fixed at the middle and the flash will not discharge in Super Macro Mode When the movie picture mode ns gt p 56 is selected the focus mode is set to Autofocus mode Infinity landscape mode and Manual focus mode The flash does not fire in Super Macro mode Downloaded from camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals ation If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder when the focus mode is set on Macro and Super Macro the range of the resulting picture will differ from what was seen in the viewfinder Be sure to check the image on the LCD monitor Manual Focus When the mode is set to MF the central portion of the picture is enlarged to full screen on the LCD monitor for focus adjust ment Use the four way controller to adjust the focus while watching the indicator on the monitor a For distant focus For closer focus After the focus is set press any buttons except the four way con troller AW or take a finger off from the four way controller AY The screen returns to the normal display two seconds later i e The central portion of the picture is not enlarged when the memo digital zoom is enabled sainjolg BuryeL e Saving the Focus Mode ms p 74 Changing the Focusing Point In autofo
45. djusts the white balance automatically Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight Aa Shade Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade Tungsten Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or As Light other tungsten light we ATS Fluorescent Light Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light ES Manual Use this mode when taking pictures by adjusting the white balance manually E select White Balance on the Rec Mode menu Press the four way controller gt The white balance screen will be displayed Use the four way controller Av to select the setting Press the OK button twice White Balance AWB A As MENY Exit Ok The camera is ready to take the picture Saving the White Balance rs gt p 74 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals sainjold Buiyey Manual Setting Select amp manual on the white White Balance balance screen a Point your camera at a blank sheet d of paper so that it fills the screen L nisPLm Adjust Press the Display button WD Exit The white balance is automatically adjusted Adjust is displayed on the LCD monitor and the display returns to the menu screen Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture soinjolg BuryeL e a From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals
46. e LCD monitor Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting t p 74 sainjolg BulyeL e 7 a From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 2 Taking Time lapse Movie Pictures Fast Fwd Movie This mode lets you take movie pictures at a delayed frame rate so that when you play the movie back the action appears speeded up This function is useful for recording a blooming flowers etc 1 Press the MENU button in Movie Picture mode The IE Rec Mode menu will be displayed Press the four way controller Y to select Fast Fwd Movie Use the four way controller lt gt to choose Off x1 x2 x5 x10 x20 x50 or x100 lm cz B 200 bsi 30sec sainjold BUEL Press the OK button Press the shutter release button Shooting in Fast Forward Movie mode starts Off x1 is the normal setting for movie pictures 12 frames per second Each time x2 or x5 is selected the number of frames taken per second is reduced to 1 2 or 1 5 As movie pictures are normally played back at the rate of 12 frames per second movies taken at x2 are played back twice as fast and movies taken at x5 are played back five times as fast Sound cannot be recorded X Movie Picture Mode ns p 56 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals soinyold BUEL e Saving the Settings Memory Saving the Menu Items Memory You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved whe
47. e Recorder Mode and press the Playback button Use the four way controller lt gt to O 100 0072 select the recording you want to i play back 00 00 15 Press the four way controller A aT i 20 2 Playback will start 10 20 2003 Ps QO File recording time The following operations can be performed during play back S Four way controller A Pauses playback a Press again to resume playback v If there are no recorded indexes amp Four way controller lt 4 Rewinds 5 seconds iS Four way controller gt Advances 5 seconds Q If there are recorded indexes Four way controller lt 4 Plays back from the previous data Four way controller gt Plays back from the next data Zoom Q button 4 Increases the volume Zoom f3 Q button Reduces the volume Press the four way controller Y Playback will end Press the Playback button The camera will switch to the ypc Recprder Mode Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Adding a Voice Memo You can add a voice memo to a captured image Enter the playback mode and choose the image to which you want to add a voice memo with the four way controller lt gt The voice memo screen will be dis ARNG played on the LCD monitor while the 9 image is displayed Press the OK button Recording starts You can record for up to 30 seconds Press the OK button Recording stops Ia A voice memo cannot be added to an image wh
48. e data is being trans ferred the data may be lost Ho From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Installing the software i El ES Turn on your Macintosh Insert the CD ROM S SW8 into your Mac s CD ROM o drive m Double click the CD ROM S SW8 Las I P The title screen will appear on your desktop Double Click the Master Installer Double click the Master Installer alias icon The PENTAX Software Installer screen will appear Click your applicable language n You can choose the lan m guage from the following E English French German Spanish Italian and Japanese e j Installing the USB driver Mac OS 8 6 only Click USB Driver The USB driver will be installed When installation is completed reboot your Macintosh A The USB driver does not need to be installed on Mac OS 9 0 eng and later versions Installing ACDSee When you install ACDSee you can edit and manage image files on your Macintosh Click ACDSee The Setup screen will appear Follow the on screen guid ance and enter the registration information When installation is completed reboot your Macintosh Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Bunpa Buisesapyoeghe g Bujyjpa Bulserapjoeghe d e Displaying and copying images using ACDSee oo amp Turn your Macintosh on Make sure the camera is turned off and connect it to your Macintosh with t
49. e dust from the lens and viewfinder using a blower or clean off dust using a lens brush Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high performance When the camera has not been used for a long time confirm that it is still working properly particularly prior to taking important pictures such as at a wedding or during travelling Pentax is not responsible for consequen tial damages costs incurred as a result of taking pictures loss of benefits that were to be obtained through taking pictures arising from failure of this product If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag and take the camera out when the differ ence in temperature has subsided The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Avoid contact with garbage dirt sand dust water toxic gases salt etc as this may cause damage to the camera If rain or drops of water get onto the camera please wipe dry Refer to Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard p 17 regarding the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Be sure to use the rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI8 provided for this nkama Frith aeey PRE nakam Atem Permax bef damaged or mal unction To users of this camera e There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera
50. e four way controller lt gt to change the video output format Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images sbum s Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals How to recall the j Set up menu IG Rec Mods PTT Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 D Quality Level tok White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering Four way controller y Sensitivity OK button in the center Menu button Sleep Timeout You can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time 1 3 MEN Exit Ok Select Sleep Timeout on the Jj Set up menu Use the four way controller lt gt to select 30sec 1min 2min or off Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images Lay e This function will not work in Playback mode or when the USB memo cable is connected Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no opera tion is performed for a fixed time Select Auto Power Off on the J 4 Set up menu Use the four way controller lt gt to select 3 min 5 min or off Press the OK button The camera is ready to capture or play back images s6unes e The menu screen turns off 1 minute after the last operation Very The Auto Power Off function will not work when the USB cable is connected a From camera usermanual com Pentax Ma
51. e pictures in Tele or Wide mode El Press the Zoom button in Capture OED mode P i amp makes the subject larger PE Fy 66 makes the subject smaller Q When the digital zoom function is o I n disabled you can take pictures at up to 3 times magnification using Zoom bar Digital oO the optical zoom zoom range id When the digital zoom is enabled you can further enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equiv alent to 12 times mE TE A When digital zoom is enabled Saving the Zoom Position t p 74 Lamy You cannot use the optical zoom in Movie Picture mode Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Enabling the Digital Zoom Function Press the MENU button in Capture mode The I Rec Mode menu will be displayed Press the four way controller AV i foo Node to select Digital Zoom DigtalZoom lt On gt Instant Review 2sec te Fast Fwd Movie Off Use the four way controller lt gt to 2D Mode n Parallel Mode select On Memory y Sharpness CE J Press the OK button T T aoc The camera is ready to take a pic ture Buin e When you turn the LCD monitor off the digital zoom is disabled even if the digital zoom function is set to On If Slim has been selected for the digital filter you cannot use the digital zoom When you use the digital zoom function the object should be emg focused by th
52. e the image you want to display as the start up screen Press the OK button Use the four way controller lt gt to select f On or Off Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take or play back images BONUS E Gd z Once the welcome screen has been set it will not be erased even if the original image is deleted or the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard is formatted Go From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Format Sound On Start up Screen On Date Style mmidd yy Date Adjust 1 1 2003 w World Time Off 1 3 MENY Exit Ok Setting the Date Style You can set the style in which the date is displayed on the cam era Choose mm dd yy dd mm yy or yy mm dd El Select Date Style on the Y4 Set up menu Use the four way controller lt gt to change the date style Press the OK button The camera is ready to capture or play back images with the selected date style In The style in which the time is displayed is set by Date Adjust 0 em sbum s Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals s6unes e How to recall the fi Set up menu G Res Mode PTT Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 Quality Level tok White Balance AWB C Focusing Area Multiple i A i AE Metering QC Four way controller y Sensitivity SS 333 OK button in the 1 3 MENY Exit lt center z Menu button Changing the Date Time You can change the
53. econd picture Repeat the above procedure to take the third and subsequent pictures Press the OK button The screen returns to Step E A To cancel Panorama mode change to another mode emo auton e The camera cannot join the images Use the panorama software provided with the camera e Continuous shooting is not possible in Panorama Assist mode A computer that supports Windows is necessary for join ing images to form a panorama picture The software provided with the camera is not supported by Macintosh seimoidg Buel Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals sainjolg BuryeL e ellas Taking Pictures with Digital Filters Digital Filter Mode You can take pictures using digital filters The filters consist of color filters such as red blue and green and a slim filter that produces a slim effect Color Filters Eight color filters are provided black and white sepia red pink violet blue green and yellow When you select a color filter in the Digital Filter mode the display on the LCD monitor is filtered with the selected color and the pictures are taken in that color Slim Filter You can set the degree of slimness in 8 steps vertically or hori zontally Press the four way controller Y in Capture mode The virtual mode dial is displayed Use the four way controller lt gt to select the Digital Filter mode Q Press the four way controller The filter op
54. er AV to select Overwrite or Save as Press the OK button The image will be resized F S IA e Movie pictures cannot be resized emo You cannot select a larger size than that of the original image Bunps Buisesayoeghe g Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Trimming Images You can trim part of a picture and save it as a separate image Press the MENU button Press the four way controller gt The D gt Playback menu will be displayed Press the four way controller AW to select Trimming The image that can be trimmed Choose the image you want to trim with the four way controller lt gt Press the OK button The trimming screen will be dis played Trim the image Operations available on the Trimming screen Zoom f3 Q button Changes the size of the image Four way controller AY lt gt Moves the trimming position up down right and left MENU button Returns to the screen for selecting an image to trim Press the four way controller gt g J E Press the OK button The trimmed image will be saved as a separate image with same quality level and recorded pixels of the original image O Im e Movie pictures cannot be trimmed Bunpa 6ulserapyoeghe d a From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Copying Files You can copy files from the Built in memory to the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard and vice versa When files are
55. er release button To cancel the 3D image mode change to another Capture mode e A clear three dimensional effect will not be achieved if the two images are taken in widely different positions heights or are not straight When taking a person you are recommended to ask your model to stay as still as possible and to take the second picture as quickly as you can It is easier to take the pictures if you use a tripod or appropriate base e Asa guide the camera should be moved about 1 40 of the distance between the camera and the subject For example if the subject is 3m away the distance the camera should be moved will be 3m 40 7 5cm However as the way people see three dimensional images differs from person to person there is no need to be too con cerned Refer to the table below for a simple guide to how far to move the camera soinjolg BuryeL e Distance to subject 0 1m 0 3m 0 5m 1m 3m 5m Camera movement 0 5cm 1cm 1 5cm 2 5cm 7 5cm 13cm a From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Viewing 3D pictures by the parallel method and cross method As our eyes are positioned about 6 7 cm apart there is a very slight deviation between what we see with our right eye and what we see with our left eye The difference is processed by our brain to produce a three dimensional image This principle is applied to taking and viewing 3D pictures 3D pictures can be viewed by the p
56. ere is no focus frame in the viewfinder be sure to check the focusing area on the LCD monitor loaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Press the shutter release button The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 1 second Instant Review and recorded on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard or the Built in memo ry The green and red lamps on the right of the viewfinder blink alternately while the image is being recorded on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard or the Built in memory Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two step action Press halfway When the shutter release button is pressed lightly halfway the focus exposure and white balance are locked The shutter speed and aperture settings are only displayed when the shutter release button is pressed lightly halfway You can find the following information on the LCD monitor the status lamp and the flash lamp Autofocus frame If the subject is in focus the frame will light green If the subject is out of focus the frame will not be displayed Focus status lamp amp Flash status lamp status Focus status lamp green Flash status lamp red lit Subject is in focus Flash is charged blink Subject is out of focus Flash is charging You cannot take a picture while the flash is charging Pressed down fully The picture is taken Instant Review The Instant Review default setting is 1 second D
57. ers Buen paners Bumep o Installing the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Battery Card cover SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard To remove the card push and pull out This camera uses an SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard if a card is inserted 4 icon on the LCD monitor or in the Built in memory if no card is inserted 0 icon on the LCD monitor Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Open the battery card cover Insert SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard so the label the side with the a symbol is facing toward the LCD monitor and push the card in until it clicks Close the battery card cover To remove the card eject the card by pressing it in the direc tion indicated by the arrow and pull it out Approximate Number of Recordable Images and Recorded pixels Quality levels Quality levels Best Better Good Movie images Recorded pixels kkk kx k 320 x 240 2048 x 1536 7 13 19 1600 x 1200 11 20 28 30 sec x 3 1024 x 768 26 47 62 sets 640 x 480 57 89 119 The above table indicates the number of images when using a 16MB SD Memory Card The above table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject shooting conditions capture mode SD Memory Card etc a From camera userman
58. ery from the battery charger The time required for full charge is about 100 minutes maximum The appropriate ambient temperature range for charging the battery is 0 C 40 C 32 F to 104 F The charging time may vary depending on the ambient tempera ture and charging conditions When the battery reaches the end of its service life the time that the camera can be operated becomes shorter even when the battery is fully charged In this event replace the battery e Always charge the battery after purchasing or when it has not been used for a long time Do not use the battery charger D BC8 to charge the battery other than the rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI8 as the charger may overheat or be damaged e If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails Go Frotoilightthe battery may be aultynR placexwith anew battery me Battery _ lock lever 5 a Battery Battery Card cover Installing the Battery Install the battery provided When using the camera for the first time charge the battery before installing 1 Slide the battery card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and flip the cover open Insert the battery with A symbol facing toward the LCD monitor while using the side of the battery to press the battery lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow Close the battery card cover To remove the battery release the battery by using your finger to pre
59. ess the four way controller in Capture mode USER lt gt ad The virtual mode dial appears Move the icon for the desired mode to the top of the dial using the four way controller lt gt The icon will be surrounded by a green frame Press the OK button nloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Selecting the Focus Mode Focus Mode No icon Autofocus mode The camera is focused on the subject in the autofo cus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Use this mode when the distance to the subject is more than 40 cm 1 3 ft KA Macro mode This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx 18 cm 50 cm 7 inch 20 inch When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the camera is focused on the object in the autofocus area amp Super macro mode This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approximately 6 cm 20 cm 2 4 inch 8 inch The camera is focused on the subject in the autofo cus area continuously pressing with the shutter release button halfway sainjoldg Buiyey A Infinity landscape mode This mode is used for taking distant objects MF Manual focus mode Adjust focus manually by the four way controller AY lt i Focusing area mode The position of the autofocus area is changed El Press the aA or MF button in Capture mode The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed an
60. finished the settings press the OK but ton when the clock reaches 00 seconds The camera is ready to take a picture When you set date and time except the initial settings press the OK button again after pressing the OK button when the clock reaches 00 seconds to return to capture mode ka e When the initial settings screen is displayed you can cancel the settings operation and switch to Capture mode by press ing the MENU button If this is done the initial settings screen will be displayed next time you turn the camera on You can change the settings after they have been made Refer to Changing the Date Time p 114 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals payers Buen HEIS YNO e Taking Still Pictures Viewfinder Shutter release button Power switch t LCD ae T Display button Zoom 1 Q button For the simplest procedure to take still pictures The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions Press the power switch The camera will turn on Confirm the subject and 200 shooting information on the i i LCD monitor The focus frame in the middle of the LCD monitor indicates the 10 20 2003 zone of automatic focusing You IBY can change the size of the sub Focus Frame ject by pressing the Zoom but ton makes the subject bigger 44 makes the subject smaller You can check the size of the subject by looking through the viewfinder ET As th
61. he USB cable Make sure that there is an SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard in the camera Turn your camera on Your camera can be found on the desktop as untitled You can change the folder name untitled Click the ACDSee folder on the hard drive Double click the ACDSee program icon Open the camera folder Camera images can be found in untitled or the name on the volume label on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard if there is one gt DCIM XXXPENTX XXX is a 3 digit number Select the image you want to view from the list Double click the selected image to enlarge it to full screen display Copy the image to your Macintosh Refer to the operating manual for your Macintosh for instructions on copying or moving files Before editing an image copy it to your Macintosh first Ho From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals kA If there is a volume label on the SD Memory Card emo MultiMediaCard the name on the volume label will be dis played instead of untitled If the card is unformatted the manufacturer and type of card may be displayed Disconnecting the camera from your Macintosh 1 Drag the untitled or the name on the volume label on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard if there is one folder on the desktop to Trash Unplug the USB cable from your Macintosh and camera Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Bunps Buisesayoeghe g s6une
62. ich already emo has a voice memo 5 appears on the screen when a voice memo is added yoeghe q pue Bulpsiooay e if A voice memo cannot be added to protected O n images go From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Playback Erasing Editing Playing Back Images Playing Back Still Pictures See Playing Back Images p 24 or Playing Back Previous or Next Images p 25 Zoom Display You can display images magnified up to a maximum of 4 times A guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during magni fication The magnification varies depending on the number of recorded pixels 1 Enter the Playback mode and choose the image you want to magnify with the four way con troller lt gt Press 4 Q on the Zoom E Q e button 2 The image will be magnified 1x to 4x If you keep pressing 8 4 the magnification of image will be changed continuously a The following operations can be performed while the magni 7 fied image is displayed 2 Four way controller AW lt gt Moves the position to be magnified Zoom Q button 4 Makes the image larger g Zoom 1 Q button 444 Makes the image smaller a Display button Turns the guide marks on off Press the MENU button Zoom playback will end auton e The movie pictures cannot be magnified If the camera is ines on in Payee nee moge pressing Downloaded Fromig mode Turn the camera AG and then turn i
63. icture by pressing the left mouse button and moving the dotted line When you have finished trimming click the Trimming but ton Click the Trimming button Trim the picture El save the picture When you are satisfied with the trimmed picture click the Save button to save the picture To cancel trimming click the Cancel Trimming button After saving the picture if you have finished creating panorama pictures exit ACD photostitcher and ACDSee lt alala GR wl lel Click the Save button a j ii B Cancel Trimming button Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Bunpa 6ulserapjoeghe d e Disconnecting your camera from your PC Disconnecting the camera from your PC Windows 2000 Me oh Double click the Unplug or eject hardware icon in the task bar recognized area The Unplug or eject hard ware screen will appear Make sure PENTAX USB DISK Device is selected and click Stop Stop Hardware Device screen will appear Make sure PENTAX USB DISK Device is selected and click OK A message will appear Click OK Turn off the camera and dis connect the USB cable from your computer and camera di Sess 2 ee s er irie ni EEE Gz m PENTAX USE DISK Device at PENTAX OPTIO S li ame e e ie m a Te A BT i se a a From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Disconnecting your camera from your PC Windows XP E Click
64. ill be cancelled memg When you specify the number of prints in the DPOF setting the number applies to all the images Before printing check that the number is correct The setting is not possible for movie pictures Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Bunpa Buisesapyoeghe g KE T ELLET ES Four way controller OK button in the center Menu button Changing the Image Size By changing the size and quality of a selected image you can make the file smaller than the original After changing the size the image can be saved as a new image or written over the original image Press the MENU button Press the four way controller gt The B Playback menu will be displayed Press the four way controller AW to select Resize Press the four way controller gt The Resize screen will be displayed 100 0020 Use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image you want to resize Bujipa 6uisesa jorge e a From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Il Press the OK button fer 1000020 Select resolution and quality To gia p Recorded Pixels 4 640x480 Quality Level f l Press the four way controller lt gt to select Recorded pixels Press the four way controller V The select frame moves to Quality Level Press the four way controller lt gt to select Quality Level Press the OK button Press the four way controll
65. initial date and time settings Select Date Adjust on the Set up menu Press the four way controller gt The date screen will be displayed See Setting the Date and Time p 20 for the setting proce dure Setting the World Time The city and time selected in Initial Settings p 18 serve as the Home Time setting You can display the time in a city other than the Home Time city World Time when shooting or playing back Select World Time on the Set up menu Press the four way controller gt Wodtme aE The World Time screen will be dis a played aa 04 18 Bea tt Tyo 1718 MENU Exit a From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Format Sound On Start up Screen On Date Style mm dd yy Date Adjust 1 1 2003 y World Time Off 1 3 WEN Exit Switch i and L with the four way controller lt gt kw The time in the country selected in World Time will be dis played The time in the country selected in Home Time will be dis played Press the four way controller If New York is selected as the world time city then the cross shapes line is located in New York on the world map and then gt 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 lt gt on the LCD monitor will move to 4 Select DST On 26 or
66. ion Double click My Computer on the desktop When the installation is completed your camera can then be found in the My Computer window as Removable Disk Make sure that Removable Disk is displayed in the My computer window Inthe case of Windows XP if the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard has a volume label attached the content of the volume label will be displayed instead of Removable Disk If the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard is new and has not been formatted the manufacturer and capacity of the card may be displayed 0 Bup3 Buse13 492q e d e a From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Installing the ACDSee When installing the ACDSee recorded images can be viewed and edited on your computer E Turn on your computer Insert the CD ROM S SW8 into your CD ROM drive The PENTAX Software Installer screen will appear If the PENTAX Software Installer screen is not displayed Follow the procedure below to display the screen 1 Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop 2 Double click the CD ROM Drive S SW8 icon 3 Double click the Setup exe icon Double click your applicable language You can choose the language from the following English French German Spanish Italian and Japanese El Click the USB Driver The Setup screen will appear Follow the on screen guid ance and enter the registration information Reboot your PC after installation finish Installing
67. ity on the Rec Mode menu Use the four way controller lt gt Rec Mode to select the sensitivity Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 Quality Level hk Press the OK button Waite Balance awe 5 Focusing Area Multiple The camera is ready to take the AE Metering For picture Sensitivity Auto 1 3 MENU Exit Saving the Sensitivity ns p 74 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Gi Rec Mod PET Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering Ss vy Sensitivity Auto 1 3 WEW Exit Picture Mode pnd USER Setting the Instant Review time Instant Review You can choose the Instant Review time from 0 5sec 1sec 2sec 3sec 4sec 5sec or off no display Select Instant Review on the 3 Rec Mode menu Use the four way controller lt gt to select the display time Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture Rec Mode Digital Zoom Instant Review Fast Fwd Movie 3D Mode Parallel Memory w Sharpness CE _ 2 3 MENY Exit WOk sainyold BUEL e Ia The Instant Review setting is saved when the camera is turned memo off Ho From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Ga Rec Mode PY 7 TE Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 Quality Level kk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering Ss y Sensitivity Auto 1 3 NEN Exit W Ok
68. join from the list of images To select more than one image at once click on the images while pressing Ctrl on the keyboard After selecting the images click the ACD photostitcher but ton on the tool bar If no images have been selected the ACD photostitcher button is disabled S78 he 2S 25 ey pan ee C Click the ACD photos obd titcher button EF Select the images Bunps Buisesapyoeqhe g Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Bujyjpa Bulserapyoeghe q e Adjust the position of the images ACD photostitcher starts up and the selected images are displayed in panorama format If you move the mouse pointer onto an image the pointer changes to a symbol Adjust the position of the images by pressing the left mouse button and moving the images one by one to the desired position When you have finished correcting the position click the STITCH button Click the STITCH button Adjust the position while pressing the left mouse button Select the type of panorama picture you want There are two types of panorama picture Big Plane and Cylinder As the former type is used in this explanation click the Big Plane button A dialog box will appear Click OK Click the Big Plane Go From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Trim the picture If you move the mouse pointer onto the dotted line around the picture the pointer changes to a symbol Trim the p
69. lick the ACDSee icon on the desktop Your camera can be found in the My Computer window as Removable Disk Camera images can be found in My Computer Removable Disk or the name on the volume label on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard if there is one gt DCIM XXXPENTX XXX is a 3 digit number A list of the images will be displayed Select the image you want to view from the list Double click the selected image to enlarge it to full screen display Copy the image to your computer Select an image from the list and copy it to the desired fold er in your computer Refer to the operating manual for your nloaded Fr amputes foc copying instuctionpentax Manuals You can also copy images using Internet Explorer for Windows kA If you are using Windows XP and there is a volume label on emo the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard the name on the vol ume label will be displayed instead of Removable Disk If the card is unformatted the manufacturer and type of card may be displayed Joining Panorama Images Using ACD Photostitcher Once you have installed ACDSee and PhotoStitcher in your computer you can join the images you have taken in Panorama Assist mode The folder names and image names displayed on the screen for explanatory purposes may vary depending on your operating system E start up ACDSee See p 102 for instructions on how to start up ACDSee Select the images you want to
70. ll camera with built in zoom lens Effective Pixels 3 2 megapixels Sensor 3 34 megapixels total pixels 1 2 5 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter Recorded Pixels Still 2048 x 1536 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels 640 x 480 pixels Movie 320 x 240 pixels Sensitivity Auto manual equivalent to ISO 50 100 200 File Format Still JPEG Exif2 2 DCF DPOF PRINT Image Matching II Movie AVI Open DML Motion JPEG approx 12 fps with sound Sound WAV ADPCM system max recording time 59 min 46 sec when using a 16 MB SD Memory Card Quality Level Good Better Best Storage Medium Built in memory approx 11 MB SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard and MultiMediaCard MMC Image Storage Capacity Quality levels Best Better Good _ Movie images Recorded pixels took kx ke 320 x 240 2048 x 1536 7 13 19 1600 x 1200 11 20 28 1024 x 768 26 a7 go eee 640 x 480 57 89 119 e Exposure capacity when using a 16MB SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard White Balance Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten Light Fluorescent Light Manual Ole xIpueddy Focal Length 5 8 mm 17 4 mm Equivalent to 35 mm 105 mm in 35 mm format Aperture 2 6 f 4 8 Lens Composition 6 elements in 5 groups one aspherical elements Zoom type Electrically driven Picture Range 38 4 mm x 28 5 mm screen is filled using
71. ls Example of menu operation MENU button 6 Rec Mode menu Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering T y Sensitivity Auto 1 3 MENY Exit W Ok Gi Rec Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering fo v Sensitivity Auto 1 3 WEW Exit W O0k 4 Gi Rec Mode Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 Quality Level ak White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multiple Ko j4 Auto Gi Rec Mode f Digital Zoom On Instant Review 2sec Fast Fwd Movie Off 3D Mode Parallel Mode Memory y Sharpness E 2 3 WEND Exit To the next screen Playback menu ti Set up menu Copy image amp Sound Resize Trimming Alarm Slideshow 1 1 MEND Exit Ok Format Sound Start up Screen On Date Style mmidd yy Date Adjust 1 1 2003 y World Time off 1 3 WEW Exit ob Ok G Fes Mode PEY Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 Quality Level xk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering FO Sensitivity 50 gt 1 3 weny Exit 8 Ok Select screen Alarm Flash Ik White Balance EV Compensation Digital Zoom AE Metering Sensitivity oogoog 1 2 weny Exit 6 Ok IA If you press the shutter release button halfway to leave the menu screen a
72. macro mode or manual focus at max WIDE position Lens Barrier Electrically driven Digital Zoom Capture mode Max 4x Combines with 3x optical zoom to give zoom magnification equivalent to 12x Viewfinder Type Real image zoom viewfinder Diopter adjustment in the range of 3 to 1m Magnification Wide 0 28x Tele 0 78x nloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals LCD Monitor 1 6 inch TFT color LCD monitor with backlight Playback Single frame 9 frame index enlargement max 4x scroll Functions slideshow movie playback histogram display image sound copy ing trimming resizing Focusing System Type TTL contrast detection system by sensor 7 point autofocus Spot autofocus possible Focusing Range Normal 0 4 m to infinity full zoom range From lens front Macro 0 18 m 0 5 m full zoom range Super macro 0 06 m 0 2 m middle zoom posi tion only Landscape Infinity full zoom range Focus Lock By half pressing shutter release button Manual Focus 0 06 m to infinity Exposure AE Metering TTL metering by sensor multi segment Mechanism center weighted spot Shooting Modes Standard Picture Night Scene Movie Panorama Assist 3D Digital Filter USER EV Compensation 2 EV Set in 1 3 EV steps Movie Recording time approx 1 sec 30 sec Fast Fwd Movie max approx 50 min Shutter Type Electronic mechanical shutter Speed Approx 1 2000 sec 1 sec Flash Type Auto flash wi
73. mal 9 9 pra Sharpness For setting the sharpness Normal oO x p 49 Saturation For setting the saturation Normal oO x p 50 Contrast For setting the contrast Normal oO x p 51 EV For adjusting the exposure Compensation between 2 0 and 2 0 00 7 gt p32 For x items you can change the setting on the menu screen however emo any changes are invalid in actual operation nloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals F Playback Menu Item Description Reference Resize Changes the size of images p 92 Trimming For trimming images p 94 Alarm For setting the alarm to ring at a specific time p 122 Slideshow Recorded images are played successively p 83 Set up Menu Item Description Reference Format For formatting the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard p 110 Sound For setting the startup shutter button operation sounds and the vol p 111 Start up Screen For setting the Start up screen when the camera is turned on p 112 Date Style For setting the date style Date Adjust For adjusting the date and time World Time For setting the world time Language E a eang the language in which menus and messages are dis Video Out For setting the video output format Sleep Timeout For setting the power saving function Auto Power Off For turning off the power automatically Quick Delete eee De ee Delete screen is displayed with Quick Z
74. n 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 the settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off Item Description Default Setting Flash The flash mode setting on the 4 button is saved TA White Balance The White Balance setting on the Rec Mode menu is saved EV Compensation The set EV compensation value is saved Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom setting on the Rec Mode menu is vA saved AE Metering The AE Metering setting on the Rec Mode menu is saved Sensitivity The Sensitivity setting on the Rec Mode menu is saved Focus Mode The focus mode setting is saved Zoom Position The zoom position setting 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 MultiMediaCard is inserted the sequential file number wy is assigned i e Menu items not included in Memory will also be saved in the emg settings selected on the menus for each function when the camera is turned off The zoom position setting in the digital zoom range will not be saved even if Zoom Position is set to On in Memory Memory can be set separately in User mode and other shooting modes
75. nd m emo switch to Capture mode playback mode in playback only mode any changes to the setting will not be saved When you display the menu from Capture mode the Rec Mode menu will be displayed and when you display the menu from Playback mode the Downloaded FrdRlayback erenuiwillibedisnlayed com Pentax Manuals suolesadQ UOWWOD Rec Mode Menu O Adjustable x Any changes made are invalid ae 4 Panorama Picture Mode Item Description Default Setting EA mua m0 y2f Reference Recorded For selecting the size of recorded Pixels pixels 2048 x 1536 O 320x 240 p 41 i For selecting the image compres Quality Level sion rate k O x p 42 K For adjusting the color balance White Balance according to lighting AWB Auto oO O p 43 Q For changing the Area of the auto Z Focusing Area focus Multiple O x p 45 3 3 For setting the metering method to sy AE Metering determine the exposure O O O p 46 Q Sensitivity For setting the Sensitivity Auto O x p 47 S Digital Zoom For taking digital zoom pictures On O O p 71 oP Instant Review For setting the instant review time 1 sec O x p 48 i For setting the startup shutter and Fast Fwd Movie button operation sounds Off x O p 73 F O 3D Mode For taking 3D pictures Parallel mode 3D only x p 63 For saving the shooting function set Memory tings when the camera is turned off Nor
76. nloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals El Press the MENU button in Capture Digital Zo fe mode inca Review wee Press the four way controller so Weds Borie ede AY to select Memory rey sy Press the four way controller gt 2 3 MENY Exit Ok Memory menu will be displayed E Use the four way controller AY to Ga select the item Fash h mw gt White Balance Use the four way controller lt P to EV compensation Digital Zoom select ff On or O Off AE Metering y Sensitivity H O Press the OK button twice Ta men mT The camera is ready to take the picture Register Functions in User Mode Functions set with the Capture Mode on User will be registered 4 in User mode Functions registered in User mode Items registered in User mode Default setting Page a Flash mode Auto p 39 oO Drive mode Normal p 68 70 o Focus mode Autofocus p 36 Manual focus position Infinity p 38 Recorded pixels 2048x1536 p 41 Quality kk p 42 White balance AWB auto p 43 Focusing area Multiple p 45 AE metering Multi segment p 46 Sensitivity Auto p 47 Digital zoom On p 71 Instant review 1 sec p 48 Mode memory All On p 74 Sharpness Normal p 49 Saturation Normal p 50 Contrast Normal p 51 Fn settings EV compensation p 120 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Recording
77. ns Standard Mode In Standard mode GJ you can set all the camera functions Press the four way controller in Capture mode USER The virtual mode dial appears Use the four way controller lt gt to select Standard mode J Press the OK button 4 Set the functions you want to use Refer to Setting the Shooting Functions p 36 to p 52 for details of how to set the functions Press the shutter release button The picture is taken sainold uyel Taking Still Pictures ns p 22 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals ellas Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene Picture mode sainjolg BulyeL e You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene Picture mode There are nine available modes in Picture mode Landscape Enables to take landscape photos with bright colors Flower Enables to take flower photos bright in color Portrait Enables to take portraits with spatial effect by emphasizing the person Surf amp Snow Enables to take clear photos at dazzling places like beaches and snow covered mountains ry x 5p Self Portrait Enables you to take pictures of yourself or to be included in pictures x Autumn Colors Enables you to take colorful photos of trees in autumn Ja Sunset Enables to reproduce beautiful colors for sunrise and sunset photos Press the f
78. nuals Format Sound Start up Screen On Date Style mmidd yy Date Adjust 1 1 2003 v World Time Off 1 3 MeN Exit Ok Setting the Quick Delete Function When the Quick Delete function is set to On the Delete screen will be displayed when Delete or Delete All is selected 1 Select Quick Delete on the J 4 Set up menu Use the four way controller lt gt to select On or Off Press the OK button The camera is ready to capture or play back images Setting the Quick Zoom Function When the Quick Zoom function is set to On images can be dis played at maximum magnification simply by pressing the Zoom button once during zoom playback El Select Quick Zoom on the X Set up menu Use the four way controller to select On or Off Press the OK button The camera is ready to capture or play back images sbum s Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals How to recall the j Set up menu Fes Mode PET Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 Quality Level kk White Balance AWB j Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering KH Oncaea a y Sensitivity Auto T QM Four way controller k 1 3 WENY Exit OK button in the center Menu button Registering Functions You can register the functions you use most frequently on the four way controller lt gt The functions can then be set directly by pressing the four way controller lt gt without displaying
79. o button Shutter release button Power switch Zoom amp 1 Q button Four way controller OK button in the center Speaker Playback button Display button Menu button Guide indications A guide to available button operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during operation The buttons are indicated as shown below Four way controller A A Zoom f3 Q button Only for digital zoom and magni Qa v Four way controller Y fied playback Four way controller lt lt Display button D Four way controller gt button D MENU button om button G nloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Getting Started Attaching the Strap Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Powering the Camera peyels Buje e Charging indicator AC plug cord Charging the Battery When using the camera for the first time or when the Battery depleted message is displayed charge the battery 0 zE Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet Place the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX name is visible The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging and changes to green when charging is completed When charging is completed remove the batt
80. ode and Manual focus mode can be set in Movie Picture mode e Only the digital zoom can be used to change the size of the image in Movie Picture mode Use the LCD monitor when recording a movie picture Fast Forward Movie Mode ss p 73 seimoidg Buiyey Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 5 11 2 3 4 17 Taking Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist Mode You can take a number of images and join them together to form a panorama picture The panorama software provided with the camera and a computer that supports Windows are neces sary for joining the images Press the four way controller V in Capture mode The virtual mode dial appears Use the four way controller lt gt to display the Panorama Assist mode Am4 at the top of the dial Press the four way controller Use the four way controller to choose the direction in which the images will be joined 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 Take the first picture Press the shutter release button to take the first image The right edge of the image is displayed in trans parent form on the left of the LCD monitor TH a Set shift direction sainjold BUEL e BE a From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Tl Move the camera to the right and take the s
81. oom ro la S the maximum zoom size with the Zoom Fn Setting For registering a function on the four way controller lt gt p 120 Reset For returning the camera settings to defaults p 121 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals suogeiado uowwog sainjold UEL e Taking Pictures Setting the Shooting Functions g the Mode Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing back or erasing images Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode To change from Capture mode to Playback mode press the Playback button To change from Playback mode to Capture mode press the Playback button or the shutter release button halfway Selecting the Capture Mode Display the virtual mode dial and select the shooting mode There are 8 modes to choose from _ Standard mode Lets you set all the functions p 22 TA Picture mode Lets you set the functions accord p 54 Default ing to the situation There are 7 setting available modes in Picture mode Night Scene mode Lei s you take dark scenes such as p 55 a night views 2 Movie Picture mode Lets you take movies p 56 Panorama Assist Lets you take panorama pictures p 58 bag mode 3D Image mode Lets you take 3D pictures p 63 0 Digital Filter mode Lets you set a color filter p 60 USER USER mode Lets you activate the preset func P 62 tion settings simply by turning the camera on Pr
82. or a period of twelve months from date of purchase Service will be rendered and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period provided the equip ment does not show evidence of impact sand or liquid damage mis handling tampering battery or chemical corrosion operation con trary 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 other wise 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 representatives of the manufacturer in your country send the equipment to the man ufacturer with postage prepaid In this case it will take a consider able length of time before the equipment can be returned to yo
83. ot The exposure is determined by the small area in the center of the screen only Select AE Metering on the Rec Mode menu Use the four way controller lt gt to change the metering mode Rec Mode gt In Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 Quality Level ak White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering lt HO gt Press the OK button vai x The camera is ready to take the Sa z picture Saving the AE Metering Method 1 p 74 em When is selected the metering point moves in correspon MeMO dence with movement of the focusing area nloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Ga Rec Mode PY 7 TE Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 Quality Level kk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering Ss y Sensitivity Auto 1 3 NEN Exit W Ok G2 Picture Mode pua USER Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the sur roundings Sensitivity Auto The camera sets the sensitivity automatically 50 The lower the sensitivity the sharper the image and the less 100 noise The 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 noise sainjoldg Buiyey E Select Sensitiv
84. our way controller Y in Capture mode The virtual mode dial appears Use the four way controller lt gt to select the Picture mode dial 4 USER lt gt A The default setting is a The Picture mode dial appears Press the four way controller Y to select the desired mode Use the four way controller lt gt to move the icon for the Picture mode you want to set at the top of the dial Press the OK button The Picture mode is selected ll Press the shutter release button The picture is taken In Picture mode the EV compensation saturation contrast sharp I 2 ch Ssoand white balanaevare automatically set to thein default set tings You can change the settings Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes Night Scene Mode You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes such as nightscapes Press the four way controller Y in Capture mode The virtual mode dial appears sainjold Buiyey Use the four way controller lt gt to move the icon for night scene A gt y mode 3 at the top of the dial P T Press the OK button USER Press the shutter release button ok The picture is taken Using the shutter release button ns p 23 Playing back still pictures t p 24 The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes To prevent camera shaking secure the camera on a tripod or other surface Downloaded From camera usermanu
85. rd MultiMediaCard you have inserted is unformatted or has been formatted on a PC or other device and is not compatible with this camera p 110 Data being recorded xIpueddy e The image is being recorded on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard The protect setting or DPOF setting is being changed Formatting The SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard or Built in memory is being formatted g From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Deleting The image is being deleted 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 MultiMediaCard or format the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard or Built in memory p 110 Battery depleted the image is not stored The battery is exhausted The image you just captured has not been saved Recharged the battery or replace with charged battery Compression error Compression of the image you captured has failed Change the recorded pixels or quality levels and take a picture again Data being recorded The movie picture is being recorded Protect all images amp sounds The image you are trying to delete is a pro tected image Alarm was set The alarm has been enabled Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals xipueddy xIpueddy e Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Power will not
86. roduct supports PRINT Image Matching II When used in combination PRINT Image Matching II enabled digital still cameras printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation All Rights Reserved PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Downloade FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but please pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the following symbols during use 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 A Warning physical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded 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
87. s Viewing images on a PC Once you have installed the USB driver on your PC you can view recorded images and edit them on your PC just by connecting the camera to the PC with the USB cable and downloading the images Or you can remove the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard from the camera and transfer the data to your PC using a card reader If you use a laptop computer you can transfer the image data by fitting the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard into the card adapter and inserting the card adapter into the card slot To remove the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard from the camera and transfer images using another device refer to the operating manual for the device O fa x o 2 Viewing Images with your PC mp p 96 Viewing Images with your Macintosh i p 106 Printing images by a printing service Prints of images recorded on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard can be ordered in the same way as with conventional photographs by taking the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard to a store that performs printing The number of prints can be specified and dates can be included in the prints if DPOF Digital Print Order Format is set before taking the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard to a store that performs DPOF printing Setting the Printing Service n gt p 89 IN Zhe ra userma Pen a Perk Maiak Downloaded From
88. s e Settings Camera Settings How to recall the j Set up menu _ Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 Quality Level ak White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering HO w Sensitivity Auto Four way controller OK button in the center Menu button Formatting a SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard and the Built in memory Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard if you are using a card and all the data in the Built in memory if there is no card inserted 1 3 MEN Exit o Ok Buin Do not remove the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard while the card is being formatted The card may be dam aged and become unusable e Formatting will delete protected data too Select Format on the Jj Set up menu Press the four way controller gt The Format screen will be displayed Select Format with the four way controller A Press the OK button Formatting will start When formatting is completed the camera is ready to capture images Ne Bo a From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals ey VET lt i set up Format Sound On Start up Screen On Date Style mmidd yy Date Adjust 1 1 2003 y World Time Off 1 3 MEW Exit Changing the Sound Settings You can change the volume of the start up sound shutter sound and button sounds You can also change the type of each sound Changing the volume E select Sound on the 14 Set up menu Press the
89. s this may cause the card to be damaged and become unusable The data on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard may be erased in the fol lowing circumstances Pentax does not accept any liability for data that is erased when the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard is mishandled by the user when the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference when the card has not been used for a long time when the card is ejected the AC adapter is disconnected or the battery is removed while the data on the card is being accessed The SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard has a limited 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 a o o payers Buen Initial Settings Four way controller OK button in the center Playback button Display button paners Bumep o Menu button If the initial settings screen appears when you turn the camera on follow the procedure below to set the display language Home Town DST video output format and current date and time If the date and time that appear at the bottom right of the LCD monitor when
90. ss the battery lock lever in the same direction as when you inserted the battery and pull the battery out If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period use er of the AC adapter D AC8 optional is recommended i gt p 15 Buin Do not remove the battery when the camera is turned on If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time remove the battery If the camera is left without the battery for a long time the date setting will be reset Insert the battery correctly If the battery is incorrectly ori ented it may cause malfunction Do not twist the battery card cover more than is necessary when it is open Doing so may damage the cover Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals payers Buen Approximate Operating Time when the D LI8 battery is fully charged Number of recordable images Approx 160 when 50 shooting uses flash LCD monitor ON Playback time Approx 110 min The description above is based on Pentax measuring conditions and may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions Generally battery performance is temporarily deteriorate as temperature decreases When the camera is used in a cold environment keep this product warm by holding it in some protection against cold or inside the clothes Battery perfor mance once deteriorated due to low temperature will be recovered when the batteries are returned to room tempera ture paners B
91. sseteresesnsteneeeseesens 26 Common Operations Turning the Camera On and Off Playback Only Mode Voice Recorder Mode Using the Button Functions Capture Mode Playback Mode Voice Recorder Mode Setting the Menus How to Set the Menus Mel Taking PICTUS 2 0 0cceeceeeeceeeec eee ce eee aeeeeeeeeaeesaeeseeesaeeseeessanssneeeanesae eee Setting the Shooting Functions Changing the Mode Selecting the Focus Mode Selecting the Flash Mode Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode Selecting the Recorded Pixels Selecting the Quality Levels svrssssssssseseseesssteeseesetesetsetesetssseens Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting White Balance nloaded From camera usermanual Changing the AF Area Focusing Area eereeeseeeseneereeeeeeeen 45 Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure AE Metering svrssssssesesesssseseseetstsseeeeneeseenenetssssnenenenesnenerenenesneneeney Setting the Sensitivity a Setting the Instant Review time Instant Review Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness Setting the Color Saturation Saturation Setting the Image Contrast Contrast EV Compensation Taking Picture Setting the Functions Standard Mode srrrtsssssssssssssssseeteeeseeeesees 53 Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene Picture mode Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes Night Scene Mode Taking Movie Pictures Movie Picture Mode Taking P
92. th red eye reduction function Flash Modes Auto Flash Off Flash On Auto Red eye Reduction Flash On Red eye Reduction Working Range Wide Approx 0 2 m 3 5 m w sensitivity at 200 Tele Approx 0 1 m 2 0 m w sensitivity at 200 Drive Modes Single frame Continuous Remote Control Self timer Self timer Electronic control type delay time approx 10 sec Time function World Time setting for 62 cities 28 time zones Power Supply Rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI8 AC adapter optional Battery Life Approx 160 images with LCD monitor on flash fired for 50 of shots and using a rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI8 in accordance with Pentax measuring con ditions T In Out Port USB AV terminal PC communication type USB 1 1 external ig power supply terminal Video Output Format NTSC PAL x Size 83 W x 52 H x 20 D mm excluding operating members and projections Mass 98g excluding battery and SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Mass when shooting 113g including battery and SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Accessories Rechargeable lithium ion battery 3D image viewer USB cable software CD ROM AV cable strap operating manual Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals x pu ddy e WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photo graphic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship f
93. th the standards Records main tained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on the statistical 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 S Contact person Customer Service Manager Date and Place February 2003 Colorado Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals xipueddy i wo oa 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 www 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 BELG
94. the Rec Mode menu Registering a function Select Fn Setting on the J 4 Set up menu Use the four way controller lt gt to choose the function you want to register Press the OK button The camera is ready to capture or play back images Only one function can be registered on each key of the four way controller lt gt You can choose from the following 9 functions EV Compensation Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Instant Review and Fast Fwd Movie s6unes e Retrieving a function Press the four way controller lt gt The function will be recalled a From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Format Sound On Start up Screen On Date Style mm dd yy Date Adjust 1 1 2003 y World Time Off 1 3 VENY Exit Ok Resetting to Default Settings Reset You can reset all the settings other than the date and time lan guage world time and alarm 1 Select Reset on the Jj Set up menu Press the four way controller button gt The Reset screen will be displayed Use the four way controller A to select Reset Press the OK button The camera is ready to capture or play back images sbum s Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Setting the Alarm You can set the alarm to ring at a specified time and display a selected image Four way controller OK button in the center Menu button
95. the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the task Ss bar recognized area Make sure PENTAX USB DISK Device is selected and click Stop PENTAX USE DISK Be Make sure PENTAX USB DISK Device is selected and click OK A message confirming removal of the hardware will appear Turn off the camera and dis connect the USB cable from your computer and camera Disconnecting the camera from your PC Windows 98 For Windows 98 there is no Hot Plug icon To disconnect the camera turn the camera off and remove the USB cable Bunypa Buisesapyoeghe g Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Bujpa 6usera yoeqhe dq e Viewing Images with your Macintosh By using the provided USB cable I USB7 or card reader and image browser software you can transfer images recorded with the camera to your Macintosh and edit them or print them out This section explains how to view images on your Macintosh using the provided software S SW8 About the included software The included CD ROM S SW8 contains the following software e USB driver e Image viewing software ACDSee System environment if OS Mac OS 8 6 or later QuickTime 4 0 or later required CPU Power PC 266MHz or higher Memory 8MB or more Hard disk space 6MB or more Standard equipped USB port When you connect the camera to your Macintosh you are recommended to use the AC adapter D AC8 If the battery power runs out while imag
96. the Menu items t p 32 Display button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor c p 40 81 Playback button Switches to Playback mode t p 24 e When the camera is turned on in Playback Only mode press ing the Playback button does not change the mode to the Capture mode Turn the camera off and turn it on again to switch from play back only mode to capture mode a From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals OO Voice Recorder Mode CE Shutter release button When pressed starts recording and when pressed again stops recording Four way controller 4 Starts playback When pressed during playback pauses playback lt gt Selects a recorded file before playback If there are no recorded indexes When 4 is pressed during playback rewinds 5 sec onds When gt is pressed during playback advances 5 seconds If there are recorded indexes When 4 is pressed during playback plays back starting from the previous index When gt is pressed during playback plays back starting from the next index Playback button Switches between Voice Recorder Mode and Playback mode MENU button When pressed during recording an index can be added suojeiodQ uowwog ee When the shutter release button is pressed for more than 1 sec weng ond recording continues for as long as the button is held down and stops when the button is released Downloaded From camera usermanual com
97. tions screen is displayed Use the four way controller AY to select the filter you want to use Press the OK button Press the shutter release button The picture is taken HH ca a From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals When you select the slim filter in Digital Filter Mode the slim ness setting screen is displayed Use the four way controller lt gt to set the slimness amp Decreases slimness amp Increases slimness Press the OK button The camera returns to digital filter mode Buin The digital zoom cannot be used when the slim filter is selected Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 11213 Using Preset Function Settings User Mode In User mode you can take pictures using the functions and settings registered in advance in User mode Press the four way controller in Capture mode The virtual mode dial appears Use the four way controller lt gt to select User mode USER TEO Press the OK button Press the shutter release button The picture is taken sainjold BUEL e Registering Functions in User Mode ng p 75 a From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Bm BEB u Taking Stereo Pictures 3D Image Mode You can take 3D pictures using the LCD monitor and view them by the parallel method or cross method p 65 If you print out the 3D pictures and look at them through the 3D image viewer provided the im
98. ton again Bunpa 6ulserapjoeghe d e Playing Back Movie Pictures You can play back Movie pictures A guide to operation is dis played on the LCD monitor during playback You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recorder mode at the same time Enter the Playback mode and choose the movie picture you want to play back with the four way controller lt gt Press the four way controller A seh 100 0079 Playback will start ve p mm a 10 20 2003 N The following operations can be performed during playback Four way controller lt 4 Reverse playback Four way controller b gt Forward playback Four way controller A Pause Display button Changes the Display mode The following operations can be performed while Pause is engaged Four way controller lt 4 Frame reverse Four way controller b gt Frame forward Four way controller A Releases the Pause function Display button Changes the Display mode Press the four way controller V Movie playback will end Press the Playback button H o Frdhe camera wilkreturnutel Captul emodeanuals Displaying shooting information in Playback mode Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor Pressing the Display button switches the information displayed Display On Displays shooting information Folder name File name Protect symbol Four way controller operation guide Shooting date and time
99. u owing to the complicated customs procedures required If the equip ment is covered by warranty repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge and the equipment will be returned to you upon com pletion of servicing If the equipment is not covered by warranty reg ular 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 clear ance fees to be borne by the sender To prove the date of your pur chase 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 pro nloadeg deebwitte the seavigind manual com Pentax Manuals This warranty policy does not affect the
100. ual com Pentax Manuals r Data Backup Very occasionally data stored in the Built in memory becomes unreadable As a backup measure we recommend that you download important data to a PC or store the data in a media other than the Built in memory Ne Precautions When Using a SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the battery Card cover The SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard is equipped with a Write protect write protect switch Setting the switch to LOCK protects the switch existing data by prohibiting recording of new data deletion of existing data or formatting of the card 7 SD Care should be taken if you remove the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard immediately after using the camera as the card may be hot Do not remove the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard or turn the camera off while data is being recorded on the card or transferred to PC using USB cable as this may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged Do not bend the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard or subject it to violent impact Keep it away from water and store away from high temperature Be sure to format unused SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard that have been used on another camera Refer to Formatting a SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard and the Built in memory p 110 for instructions on formatting Never remove the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard during formatting a
101. ular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception 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 The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community a From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We PENTAX U S A Inc Located at 35 Inverness Drive East Englewood Colorado 80112 USA Phone 303 799 8000 FAX 303 790 1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identi fied herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device Each product mar keted is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant wi
102. une e Battery Level Indicator You can check the battery level by the i symbol displayed on the LCD monitor fy lit green Adequate power remains kd lit green Battery is running low ba lit yellow Battery is running very low a lit red Battery is exhausted A depleted After the message is displayed the camera will turn off nloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals AC adapter Using the AC Adapter optional If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC use of the AC adapter D AC8 optional is recom mended 1 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 being sure to match the lt symbols Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet Buin Make sure that the camera is turned off when connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter Make sure that the AC plug cord and connecting cord are inserted securely If the cord becomes disconnected while you are taking pictures the data may be lost When using the AC adapter D AC8 be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter When connecting the DC terminals be sure to match the lt 4 symbols Inserting the plugs with too much force may damage them Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals pay
103. uring this time you can delete the image by pressing the T button The Delete menu will be displayed and selecting Delete and then pressing the OK button You can also record a voice memo by pressing the OK but ton during Instant Review ts p 78 l Setting the Instant Review Time t p 48 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals LeS YNO HEIS YNO e Playing Back Still Pictures OK button 5 LCD monitor ee Four way controller lef ES Playback button Playing Back Images You can display the still picture Press the Playback button after taking a picture The image taken will be dis played on the LCD monitor Playing Back Previous or Next Images Still images can be played back one at a time proceeding either forward or backward Press the Playback button after taking a picture An image will be displayed on the LCD monitor Press the four way controller lt gt KE displays the previous image amp displays the next image oaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Deleting the displayed image During this time you can erase File No p 100 0020 pme the image by pressing the 1 button The Delete screen will be displayed press the four way controller A to select Delete and then pressing the OK button Press the Playback button again fkeyexi gums seo or press the shutter release but ton halfway to return to capture mode
104. utton is pressed and the icon is displayed on the LCD monitor The camera is ready to take the picture in the set flash mode Status of the Focus Status Lamp and Flash Status Lamp 1S p 23 Saving the Flash Mode ts p 74 Ei Using the flash in Macro mode may cause the image to be Downloaded Frowerexpasedusermanual com Pentax Manuals sainjold Buiyey sainjold BUEL e Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode i You can display information on the LCD monitor when shooting The display mode can be changed by pressing the Display button Display On oo 198 Shooting information is displayed O Flash mode Shooting mode Focus mode Capture mode AF frame Number of recordable images Date amp time Battery indicator Card Built in memory Histogram Display The brightness distribution of the image is displayed The x axis shows the brightness darkest at the left end and brightest at the right end and the y axis shows the pixel numbers Histogram Recorded pixels Quality level White balance AE metering Sensitivity Card Built in memory Display Off No shooting information is displayed e The AF frame is displayed in Autofocus mode e If any of the modes are changed such J as Flash mode the mode you have changed is displayed for a few seconds LCD Monitor Off Turn off the LCD monitor The LCD monitor is not turned off in Playback mode l
105. with the self timer engaged Playing Back Still Pictures ms p 24 Taking a Picture of Yourself t p 54 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals a sainjold BUEL e G2 Picture Mode 9 CT USER Using the Remote Control Unit optional You can take pictures using the remote control F optional Press the four way controller A in Capture mode to display Bss on the LCD monitor The self timer lamp will blink and the camera is ready to take pictures 7a Press the shutter release button on NO the remote control unit The self timer lamp will blink rapidly and the picture will be taken after approximately three seconds Playing Back Images ms p 79 The buttons on the camera can be used in the same way Please ensure that the remote control unit is no more than 4 meters away from the front of the camera To take a picture immediately after pressing the shutter release button on the remote control unit press the four way controller in step E to display on the LCD monitor You can use the remote control E optional to operate the zoom Life of the Battery for the Remote Control Unit A signal can be sent from the remote control unit to the camera approximately 30 000 times If the battery needs changing con tact your nearest Pentax customer service center A charge is eee Pentax Manuals Picture Mode S 0 USER Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to tak
106. you turn the camera on for the first time is not the current time follow the instructions for Changing the Date Time p 114 to set the correct date and time Setting the Display Language You can choose the language in which the menus error mes sages etc are displayed from the following English French German Spanish Italian and Japanese Turn the camera on Initial settings Use the four way controller lt gt Language English gt to select the display language city NYC The default setting is English DST Press the four way controller V The screen for setting the next item will be displayed MENU Exit e You can change the setting after it has been made Refer to _ Changing the Display Language p 116 H o From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Setting the Home Town You can choose the city Home Town in which you will use the camera iol eating Language s8 English City lt NYC gt El Press the four way controller lt gt tt DST to select the desired city Home Town MEND Exit Ok Press the four way controller V The screen for setting the next item will be displayed ka See p 124 for the list of cities and corresponding code names You can change the setting after it has been made Refer to Setting the World Time p 114 Setting the D S T Mode You can choose whether or not to display the D S T Daylight

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