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1. The camera is in the D gt or 1X mode Memory is full Rotate the mode dial to E GB PICT Av Tv or M Transfer the desired files to your computer and then delete unnecessary files or use a different memory card Flash does not fire Flash off is selected in flash mode The Drive Mode is set to HS Continuous or Auto Bracket The camera is in the movie mode Select a different flash mode Select Standard in the Drive Mode Switch the mode dial to another mode Continuous shooting is not possible The capacity of the built in memory or SD memory card is full Insert a new SD memory card Cannot transfer files over a USB connection USB cable is not connected securely USB driver is not installed Camera is turned off Check all connections Install the USB driver on your computer Turn on the camera EN 73 m Possible Number of Recordable Images The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the internal memory and the SD memory card The number of recordable images may vary depending on the recorded subject the capacity of the memory card if there are files other than images or when the recording is made while switching the picture quality or resolution Quality SD Memory Card Internal Resolutio Compression i ciory 64MB 128MB 256MB Ratio 2848 x 2136 Best 1 4 3 18 36 73 Better 1 8
2. 0 59 Step 2 Connect the digital camera to your COMPUT Nichi occa dec arenaen r paiana nitun 60 Step 3 Run your application software i e Windows NetMeeting 60 MENU OPTIONG ccceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenseeeeeeees 61 Camera Menu 61 Movie Menu ssssseeeeeeesseeeererrrrrrererersessseeeeene 65 Playback MG icesircctsicetsttusscaderteisandeseisancns 66 Setup MeNu 0c eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenenes 68 CONNECTING THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES ccccsstsesssteeesteeeesseeneseees 71 SPECIFICATIONS ccccsssssteeesssceeeesseeensseees 72 APPENDIX ccccccsesssseeeeeessseceeeeensseeeeeeessseneenes 73 WARRANTY POLICY ccccssessesesstenseeeseenenes 76 EN 7 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this new digital camera Equipped with a 6 0 Megapixels CCD sensor your camera delivers high quality 2848 x 2136 resolution images Other features provided by the camera include the following m 6 0 Megapixels A high resolution CCD sensor provides 6 0 megapixels for high quality of images m Auto flash An auto flash sensor automatically detects the shooting lighting conditions and determines whether the flash should be used 2 0 LTPS color image LCD monitor Optical zoom 1x 3x Digital zoom 1x 4x Approx 12MB internal built in memory Images can be captured without using a memory card Support for SD memory card for memory expansion You may wish to expand the memo
3. Meeks Mocs Modes EERI Recorded pixels pa Quality Level 13 White Balance Auto ISO Sensitivity Auto OK C White Balance Daylight Cloudy 0s Tungsten Light TEW Exit C 1 5 White Balance Sm Fluorescent Light Exit C 5 5 USING THE MODE DIAL Simple Mode B E Simple mode is the simplest way which allows you to take still pictures without having to set special functions or manual adjustments The camera sets the optimal focusing and exposure 1 Rotate the mode dial to g and turn your camera on by pressing the button 2 Compose your subject within the focus frame 3 Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the image m When you press the shutter button down half way the camera s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image Proper exposure is determined and locked at the same time 4 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to capture the image Program Mode B In the E Program mode the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still images You can adjust other functions such as flash mode or continuous shooting mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to G and turn your camera on by pressing the button 2 Compose your subject within the focus frame 3 Press the shutter button to capture the image EN 32 Picture Mode pit You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene The
4. 4 Press A or V to select the desired setting then press the button E Inthe B3 Mode Recorded pixels Sets the size of the image that will be captured Refer to EN 25 for further details Hg bul 2848x2136 2272x1704 i 1600x1200 Pal 640x480 Quality Level Sets the quality compression rate at which the image is captured Best Better Good in ares a EN 61 Item Functional Description Drive Mode Sets the recording method at the time of taking pictures Refer to EN 35 36 for further details im Standard Gy HS Continuous Auto Bracket m inthe G Pict Av Tv or M Mode Item Functional Description Recorded pixels Refer to the Camera Menu s option item the E Mode Refer to EN 61 for further details Quality Level Refer to the Camera Menu s option item the E Mode Refer to wy EN 61 for further details FEB White Balance Sets the white balance when shooting under a variety of lighting conditions and permits photographs to be taken that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye Refer to EN 31 for WB further details No icon Auto Se Daylight AQ Cloudy Os Tungsten Light om Fluorescent Light Sensitivity Sets the sensitivity for taking pictures When the sensitivity is raised and ISO the ISO figure is increased photography will become possible even in dark locations b
5. When images are shot with date imprint feature the date cannot be removed later On Off Movie Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording movie clips t Moyie ED Digital Zoom eo ar wn Rotate the mode dial to amp and turn your camera on Press the MENU button Use A or to select the option item then press the button Use A or to select the desired setting and press the button To exit the movie menu press the MENU button Item Functional Description Refer to the Camera Menu s option item the TJ PICT Av Tv or M Mode Refer to EN 64 for further details Digital Zoom ZOO Refer to the Camera Menu s option item the IE PICT Av Tv or M Mode Refer to EN 63 for further details EN 65 Playback Menu In the gt menu set which settings are to be used for playback PEN Bare Bj Slideshow PlayBackd Resize On Protect kal Quality Change DPOF mere Copy K Q 1 Press the D gt button m The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor Press the MENU button then use lt or gt to select the PlayBack1 PlayBack2 menu Use A or to select the option item then press the button Use A or to select the desired setting and press the button To exit the playback menu press the MENU button TET Exit BORON PlayBack1 settings Item Functional Description Slideshow
6. A useful feature as it is however the more the image is enlarged the more pixelated the image will appear To capture a zoomed image perform the following steps 1 Rotate the mode dial to EJ B PICT Av Tv or M and turn your camera on by pressing the button 2 Adjust the magnification ratio by using the 4 44 button m To access the optical zoom function press the button as far as it can go Press it again to activate the digital zoom m To exit the zoom photography press continuously the 44 button m The status of digital magnification is displayed on the LCD monitor PENTAX 3 Compose your scene and press the shutter button nV m To enable digital zoom feature set the Mode2 Digital Zoom to On in the J PICT Av Tv or M mode Refer to EN 63 for further details EN 26 Using the Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash You can take an image using a desired flash mode to suit your circumstances Rotate the mode dial to K E PICT Av Tv or M Press the button to turn on the power Press 4 4 Use A or to select the desired flash mode Compose your scene and press the shutter button aokwoOnND 01 07 2005 The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode Flash mode Description 4a Auto The flash fires automatically according to suit the photogr
7. Fi 36 73 147 Good 1 16 14 73 294 amp Best 1 4 5 28 57 114 Better 1 8 11 56 229 6m ood 1 16 22 458 G amp Best 1 4 10 54 219 Better 1 8 21 433 G B x Good 1 16 42 866 est 1 4 63 1300 Better 1 8 2600 x Good 1 16 5201 m The above data shows the standard testing results The actual capacity varies according to the shooting conditions and settings he EN 74 m Approximate Duration of Recording Time The table below indicates the approximate duration of recording time depending on the capacity of the internal memory and the SD memory card SD Memory Card 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 320 x 240 00 55 09 42 19 20 39 00 m The values for the recording time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and settings Image size Internal Memory EN 75 WARRANTY POLICY All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase Service will be rendered and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact sand or liquid damage mishandling tampering battery or chemical corrosion operation contrary to operating instructions or modification by an unauthorized repair shop
8. Use to select Format then press the button Off a Date Adjust dimly o Language English 3 Use A or to select OK then press the button to confirm Format Cancel a 5 OK m When you format an SD memory card be aware that all data will be permanently erased Protected images are also erased m To format the internal memory do not insert a memory card into the camera Otherwise you will format the memory card E Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later time m An SD memory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted EN 22 Using the LCD Monitor Your camera is equipped with a 2 0 full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images replay recorded images movie clips or adjust menu settings The mode icons text and numbers displayed on the monitor may vary according to the current settings Rotate the mode dial to 9 E PICT Av Tv M or Press the button to turn on the power Compose your scene on the LCD monitor Press the shutter button AUN nV The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light This is not a malfunction m To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter button always hold it carefully This is especially important when you are shooting under low lighting conditions since your camera may decelerate the shutter speed to ensure your im
9. You can play back recorded images in order with a selected interval time This function is useful for checking your images or for presentations etc Eh Refer to the section in this manual titled Slideshow Display Refer to EN 41 for further details 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec Protect Set the data to read only to prevent images from being erased by mistake On Refer to the section in this manual titled Protecting Images Movie clips Refer to EN 47 for further details DPOF Allows you to select the desired pictures to be printed and set the number of prints and date displayed in DPOF format You can print images easily just by inserting the DPF memory card to a DPOF compatible printer or taking it to a print shop Refer to the section in this manual titled Setting the DPOF Refer to EN 48 for further details m PlayBack2 settings Functional Description Resize Changes the size of a recorded image Resizing replaces the original image with the changed image Only resizing to the smaller size is available Refer to EN 42 for further details m 2848x2136 4 2272x1704 Za 1600x1200 P3 640x480 Quality Change Change the quality compression rate of a recoded image Compresses images down to half of their size or more overwrites an old size images with a newly compressed image Only quality changing to the lower quality level is availabl
10. mode is not supported for Mac PENTAX sonare istaner acosoS Step I Install the PC camera driver Application Software The PC camera driver included in the CD ROM S SW38 is exclusively for Windows The PC camera function is not supported for Mac platforms 1 Insert the enclosed CD ROM S SW38 into your CD ROM drive 2 When the welcome screen appears select PC Camera Driver 3 Select the desired language PENTAX soreer inser acos Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation n 4 After the driver installation is completed restart your computer camera Bevery Ene Frangais Deutch taliano Espanol SVENSKA Back Exit EN 59 Step 2 Connect the digital camera to your computer 1 Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the button USB Com 2 Press to select the Set up2 menu then use W to select USB PC Con PictBridge 3 Press the button 4 Use A or to select PC Camera then press the button 5 Connect your camera and the computer via a supplied USB cable 6 Position the digital camera steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a tripod wi m When using this digital camera as a PC camera it is necessary to install the battery into the digital camera Step 3 Run your application software i e Windows NetMeeting To 1 ak wn use Windows NetMeeting for videoconferencing Go to Start gt Programs gt Access
11. of Part 15 of the FCC rules Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment 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 EN 1 READ THIS FIRST Trademark Information PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation QuickTime and QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license The QuickTime logo is registered in US and other countries This product supports PRINT Image Matching III PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation All Rights Reserved PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation SD logo is a trademark All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners as acpsesQN Q PictBridge ARRS QuickTime Product information EN 2 Pr
12. rupturing or leaking Do not fire the flash close to anyone s eyes This might cause damage to the person s eyesight Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes rinse with fresh water If the internal fluid has entered your eyes consult a physician to receive treatment A camera is a precision instrument Do not drop it strike it or use excessive force when handling the camera This might cause damage to the camera Do not use the camera in humid steamy smoky or dusty places This might cause fire or electric shock Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use The battery becomes hot during use Touching a hot battery might cause burns Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets This might cause heat to build up and deform the casing resulting in fire Keep the camera in a well ventilated place Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly such as inside a car This might adversely affect the casing or the parts inside resulting in fire Before you move the camera disconnect cords and cables Failure to do this might damage cords and cables resulting in fire and electric shock gt e BII PR EIB B EN 4 Notes on Battery Usage When you use the batt
13. the date and the time Refer to the section in this manual titled Setting the Date and Time Refer to EN 21 for further details y m d d m y m d y Language Sets the language that is displayed on the LCD monitor Refer to the section in this manual titled Choosing the Screen Language Refer to EN 20 for further details English Fran ais Deutsch Espa ol Italiano Svenska Nederlands Pyccxun EN 69 E Set up2 settings Item Functional Description USB Connection lt JA USB Selects to choose one of the following modes for further settings Refer to EN 50 56 60 for further details PC PictBridge PC Camera Video Out Nit PAL Sets video output of the camera for matching the video output system of the equipment that you are going to connect to the camera PAL NTSC Brightness This sets the brightness of the LCD monitor The adjustment range is from 5 to 5 Auto Power Off If no operation is performed for a specific period of time the power to the camera is automatically turned off This feature is useful to reduce battery wear 2 min 3 min 5 min Off E Set up3 settings Item Functional Description Reset No Sets whether or not to reset the file number when you take photographs This creates a new folder The captured images are recorded to the newly created folder from number 0001 If you want to reset the file n
14. video equipment you are going to connect to the digital camera then turn off all devices to be connected 1 Connect one end of the AV cable to the AV terminal of the digital camera 2 Connect the other end to the AV input socket of the TV set Turn the TV and digital camera on 4 Playback the images movie clips m The method of operation is the same as playing back still images and movie clips on the digital camera PC AV terminal wo wid The sound recorded with movie clips can only be played back on TV or computers EN 45 Deleting Images Movie Clips Use this function to delete one or all images movie clips stored in the internal memory or memory card Please note that the deleted images or movie clips cannot be recovered Exercise caution before deleting a file 1 Rotate the mode dial to E3 E PICT Av Tv M or s and turn your camera on by pressing the button Delete 2 Press the gt button m The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor Delete All 3 Use lt or gt to select the image you want to delete Cancel 4 Press the fir button 5 Use A or W to select This Image or Delete All by your preference then press the button 6 When the delete message appears use A or to select OK then press the button to confirm the deletion E f you wish to cancel the del
15. 12 Date 13 Focus mode u Macro aA Infinity Std Auto focus EN 13 Movie Mode E 1 Movie mode 2 Recordable movie time available 3 Memory status 4 Battery power indicator 5 Focus area 6 Flash mode 7 Date E Image Playback 1 Playback mode aoim 2 Memory status lt A oe 3 Battery power indicator z 4 Playback information EV ii oo 01 07 05 m Movie Playback ay 2 Playback mode Dri Movie mode 100 0001 Memory status Battery power Indicator EV wo Playback Information ane ee Playback indicator Sirs 320X240 PREPARING THE CAMERA Installing the Batteries Optional Accessory You can use 2 AA size batteries alkaline or Ni MH rechargeable to power the camera Make sure that the power of the digital camera is off before inserting or removing the batteries 1 Make sure the camera is turned off 2 Open the battery cover 3 Insert the batteries in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration 4 Close the battery cover m To remove the batteries turn the camera off before removing batteries and hold the camera with the battery cover facing upward then open the battery cover wid E Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover m Due to the characteristics of AA alkaline battery camera performance may deteriorate AA alkaline battery is not recommended except in emergencies and checking the camera s functionality EN 15 Using th
16. 9 2 or higher the computer will automatically recognize the digital camera and load its own USB drivers hia wizard searches fot naw drivera fot PENTAX Optio 60 A devica diver is a software program that makes a hardware device work What do you want Windows to do Geatch forthe best diver for your device HRecormended ered C Display a list of althe divers in a specific location so you can select the diver you want search for new divers in its driver database selected tart the sear EN 55 Step 2 Connect the digital camera to your computer 1 Rotate the mode dial to X and turn your camera on by pressing the button 2 Press gt to select the Set up2 menu then use W to select USB Con 3 Press the button Video Out Brightness E Auto Power Off 2min 4 Use to select PC then press the button Turn off your camera 6 Connect your camera and the computer via a supplied USB US Com a cable PictBridge PC Camera 7 Turn your camera on by pressing the button 8 There will be a new Removable Disk icon detected in My Computer which contains your recorded images or movie clips For Mac users double click untitled or unlabeled disk drive icon on our desktop EN 56 Step 3 Download images or movie clips When the digital camera is turned on and connected to your computer it is considered to be a disk driv
17. FCC STATEMENT For customers in USA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna m Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver m Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected m Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B
18. If your PENTAX was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer s representatives in that country Notwithstanding this your PENTAX returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy In any case however shipping charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender To prove the date of your purchase when required please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year Before sending your equipment for servicing please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer s authorized representatives or their approved repair shops unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer Always obtain a quotation for the service charge and only after you accept the quoted service charge instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing This warranty policy does not affect the 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 The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Un
19. The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any kind whether caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties whether expressed or implied is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided No refunds will be made on repairs by non authorized PENTAX service facilities Procedure during l2 month Warranty Period Any PENTAX which proves defective during the 12 month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer If there is no representative of the manufacturer in your country send the equipment to the manufacturer with postage prepaid In this case it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required If the equipment is covered by warranty repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing If the equipment is not covered by warranty regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner EN 76
20. ages are properly exposed EN 23 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Shooting Images The Basics 1 Rotate the mode dial to K G PICT Av Tv or M and turn your camera on by pressing the button 2 Compose the image on the monitor screen so that the main subject is within the focus frame 3 Press the shutter button down half way to focus the image m When you press the shutter button down half way the camera s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image Proper exposure is determined and locked at the same time 4 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to capture the image VA m The actual captured image appears to be larger than the one displayed by the LCD after the image has been captured E Pressing the DISPLAY button switches the LCD monitor display mode Each time you press the DISPLAY button the display changes in the following order Focus Frame On gt Indicators Off gt Composition Line On gt LCD Off amp EN 24 Setting Image Resolution and Quality As you get to know the digital camera you can set the image resolution number of vertical and horizontal pixels and image quality compression ratio based on the types of images you want to shoot These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in the internal memory or on a memory card Higher resolution and higher quality images provide finer detail but cause the images file size to be larger To change image re
21. aphic conditions Use this mode to reduce the red eye phenomenon when you want to take amp Auto Red eye natural looking photographs of people and animals in low light conditions reduction When taking photographs the red eye phenomenon can be reduced by asking the subject person to look at the digital camera or get as close to the digital camera as possible The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness Select this mode for recording images with high contrast backlighting and deep shadows Use this mode where the flash use is prohibited or when the distance to the subject is too far away for the flash to have any effect 4 Flash on Flash off EN 27 Setting Focus Images can be captured with the focus determined automatically using auto focus You may over ride the auto focus and specify wt macro or a infinity Rotate the mode dial to E G PICT Av Tv or M Press A i Use A or to select the desired focus mode Compose your scene and press the shutter button BOND 04 07 2005 The table below will help you choose the appropriate focus mode Focus mode Description amp Macro Select macro to capture close up images When the lens is zoomed to its widest position you may focus objects as close as 5 cm When the lens is zoomed to its telephoto position 8x zoom you may focus objects as close as 30 cm A Infinity Select the infinity focus setting whe
22. ause fire or electric shock Consult the store of purchase If the camera has fallen or its casing has been damaged turn the power off and remove the batteries and the AC power adapter Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock Consult the store of purchase Do not disassemble change or repair the camera This might cause fire or electric shock For repair or internal inspection ask the store of purchase Use the supplied AC adapter only with the indicated power supply voltage Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock Do not use the camera in areas near water This might cause fire or electric shock Take special care during rain snow on the beach or near the shore Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over causing injury Keep the batteries out of the reach of children Swallowing batteries might cause poisoning If the battery is accidentally swallowed immediately consult a physician Do not use the camera while you are walking driving or riding a motorcycle This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident gt PIP GOvVIA A EN 3 Cautions Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity or of the terminals Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery
23. copy your images from the internal memory to an SD memory card first E The print icon will appear on the monitor indicating images selected for printing You cannot print movies EN 49 Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer Even if you do not have a computer you can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge to perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls DPOF support also lets you specify which images you want to print and how many copies of each should be printed Connecting the camera to the printer 1 Rotate the mode dial to X and turn your camera on by pressing the button 2 Press to select the Set up2 menu then use W to select RE USB Con Press the button 3 Use A or to select PictBridge then press the button PC Camera 4 Connect your camera and the printer via a supplied USB cable m The screen turns off automatically and the setting screen will appear on the monitor after 2 seconds ev m On Windows 98 98SE ME 2000 if the camera is connected to your computer and you unintentionally set the camera s USB connection to PictBridge the Install Driver message will appear Ignore this message and click Cancel Printing images When the camera is properly connected to a PictBridge compatible printer the Select Printing Mode screen is displayed on the monitor Use A or to select the print mode m In Print Mod
24. e ws Best Better Good Image Copy Allows you to copy your files from the digital camera s internal memory to a memory card Of course you can only do this if you have a memory card installed and some files in internal memory OK Cancel EN 67 Setup Menu This feature allows you to set up the default settings by preference for using your camera E USB Con of Reset No Video Out O Reset Ga Date Adjust dimly O Brightness Hl Version O Language English Auto Power Off Rotate the mode dial to mode and turn your camera on Press lt or gt to select the Set up1 Set up2 Set up3 menu Use A or to select the option item then press the button Use A or to select the desired setting and press the button ar WN To exit the setup menu rotate the mode dial to another mode EN 68 E Set up1 settings Item Functional Description Format A Erases all images and reformats the SD card loaded in your camera Protected images are also erased SD card cannot be formatted if it is write protected Refer to the section in this manual titled Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory Refer to EN 22 for further details OK Cancel Sound Qi This sets whether or not to mute the startup sound and the camera sound each time you press a camera button Loud Soft Off Date Adjust This sets
25. e just like a floppy disk or CD You can download transfer images by copying them from the Removable disk untitled or unlabeled disk on a Macintosh to your computer hard drive m Windows Open the removable disk and double click on the DCIM folder to open it to find more folders Your images are inside these folder s Select the desired still images or movie clips and then choose Copy from the Edit menu Open the destination location folder and choose Paste from the Edit menu You may also drag and drop image files from the digital camera to a desired location m Macintosh Open the untitled disk icon and the destination location on your hard disk Drag and drop from the digital camera to the desired destination aY Memory card users may prefer to use a memory card reader highly recommended Movie playback application is not included with the package Make sure that movie playback application has been installed in your computer EN 57 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Installing ACDSee for PENTAX With ACDSee for PENTAX you can find organize and preview images and media files on your computer and efficiently acquire images from digital cameras scanners and other devices ACDSee for PENTAX s full featured image viewer and media player quickly generates high quality displays of your images and media files Also ACDSee for PENTAX includes a wide variety of image edi
26. e Lets you print the specified image with PictBridge Procedure Use A or to select the Print mode then press the button EN 50 Procedure Use A or to access the paper selection setting then press the button to confirm Paper Size Borderless Cancel You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used To cancel the setting use A or W to select Cancel Use lt or P to select the image you want to print then press W to set more detailed settings Use A or W to select by your preference then press the button Copies Date File Name Cancel Specifies the number of prints You can select the number up to 10 If you select With images are printed with the date If you select With images are printed with the file name To cancel the print settings use A or W to select Cancel After the step 4 is finished you can still use lt or gt to change the image by your preference then press the button to print EN 51 Procedure Use A or to select Print then press the button to confirm Oe Printing now 4 2 This starts printing and displays the message Printing now on the monitor screen The message will disappear after the printing is finished To cancel printing Pressing the button during pr
27. e AC Power Adapter Optional Accessory Use of the AC power adapter is recommended if you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC 1 Make sure your camera is turned off 2 Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the camera jack labeled DC IN 3 0V 3 Connect the other end to an electrical outlet DC terminal AC adapter SN _ ro AC power cable eY m Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the camera Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty m To prevent unexpected auto power off resulting from no battery power left during the process of transferring your images to the computer use the AC power adapter as a power supply m The AC power adapter can only be used to power the camera Batteries cannot be charged inside the camera EN 16 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card Optional Accessory The digital camera comes with approx 12MB of internal memory allowing you to store captured still images or movie clips in the digital camera Moreover you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD Secure Digital memory card so that you can store more files 1 Make sure your camera is turned off before inserting or removing an SD card 2 Open the SD card cover 3 Insert an SD card in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration 4 Close the SD card cover m To remove the SD card make sure t
28. e en eeeeeeee Program Mode Picture Mode Aperture Priority Mode Shutter Speed Priority Mode Manual Mode High Speed Continuous Auto Bracket Selecting the Metering Mode 0 ee 37 PLAYBACK MODE THE BASICS Viewing IMAGES eee eeeeeeeeeececeeeeeeeeeeeeteeteeteeees Magnifying IMages seeeseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Thumbnail Display eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Slideshow Display cee eee Resizing AN Image see eeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeetttteeeeeees MOVIE MODE ccsceceeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeneeeeenee 43 Recording Movie Clips c eceeeeeeeeeeeeees 43 Playing Back Movie Clips ceeeeeeeees 44 PLAYBACK MODE ADVANCED FEATURES 45 Playing Back Still Images Movie Clips on TV 45 Deleting Images Movie ClipS ee 46 Protecting Images Movie Clips ee 47 Setting the DPOF eseeeeesseeeeeseeeeeneees 48 Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer 50 TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO COMPUTER csccssssessteseneeeeee Step 1 Install the USB driver Step 2 Connect the digital camera to your COMPUTOI on scosenevcieraserasasasartaaraseraienane 56 Step 3 Download images or movie clips 57 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION oe Installing ACDSee for PENTAX 0 cee USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA 59 Step 1 Install the PC camera driver
29. embedded information on the memory card and print your images as specified To configure print settings for a single image all images Procedure 100 0001 Size eV 01 07 05 05122 1 Press the gt button then use lt or gt to select the desired image you want to mark The playback information displayed on the LCD monitor will disappear after 2 seconds Backi A Press the MENU button Use A or W to select DPOF then press the button EN 48 Use A or to select by your preference then press the button Single image To configure print settings for a single image All Images To configure print settings for all images Reset All Returns all basic settings to the digital camera s default settings Procedure Shile Tece Use A or to select by your preference then press the button a2 Copies Allows you to select image quantity 0 10 Use lt or P gt to set the image quantity Date The date of recording can be printed directly on the images Select OK or Cancel with 4 or gt Return To exit the mark function use A or W to select Return then press the button Press the MENU button to return to the image playback mode The is marked on the displayed image To unmark the G mark go back to step 3 to select Reset All with A or V wi E Before you perform the DPOF settings on your camera always remember to
30. er speed priority Select this mode to specify the shutter speed while the camera sets the corresponding aperture 5 M Manual Select this mode to permit full manual control over exposure aperture and other settings 6 1X Setup Select this mode to adjust the camera settings 7 2 Movie Select this mode to record movie clips 8 B Simple Select this mode for point and shoot action EN 12 LCD Monitor Information m Camera Mode 1 Flash mode 4a Auto Auto Red eye reduction 4 Flash on Flash off Mode indication amp Simple mode x Setup mode amp Movie mode Av Aperture priority mode 5 Possible number of shots Program mode 6 Memory status Tv Shutter speed priority to Built in memory without card mode SD Memory Card pict Picture mode 7 Remaining battery status M Manual mode j Full battery power Image quality 6 Medium battery power Best Low battery power amp Better E No battery power Good 8 Self timer mode Recorded Pixels 83 2 sec delay Bl 2848 x 2136 8 10 sec delay j 2272 x 1704 X 10 2 sec delay 2m 1600 x 1200 x Timer off Pa 640 x 480 01 07 2005 9 White balance No icon Auto Daylight Cloudy 28 Tungsten light 4 Fluorescent light 10 Drive mode amp J Q O Standard HS Continuous m Auto Bracket 11 Focus area
31. ery carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance This low temperature will also influence Alkaline battery performance therefore Ni MH rechargeable battery is highly recommended Using new rechargeable batteries for the first time or rechargeable batteries that have not been used for an extended period of time might affect the number of pictures that can be taken Therefore to maximize their performance and lifetime we recommend that you fully charge such batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use Nevertheless batteries whose expiry date has passed could not be restored by this procedure The battery may feel warm when using the camera for an extended period of time or using the flash continuously This is normal and not a malfunction The camera may feel warm when being used continuously or for an extended period of time This is normal and not a malfunction If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time remove them from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion Never use batteries of different types together or mix old and new batteries Always keep the terminals in a clean state Never use manganese batteries Risk
32. etion select Cancel Delete Cancel K 4 E Protected images cannot be deleted with the delete function EN 46 Protecting Images Movie Clips Set the data to read only to prevent images from being erased by mistake gt Press the P button m The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor In the gt mode use lt or P gt to select the desired images m To view the previous image press lt m To view the next image press gt Press the MENU button Use W to select Protect and press the button Use A or V to choose the desired setting then press the button m This Image Protect one image movie E All Imagesl Protect all images movies at once Use A or to select Protect then press the button to confirm m Press the MENU button to return to the gt mode The On indicator appears on the selected image m f you wish to cancel the protect function select Unprotect PlayBackA PlayBack2 EX Slideshow peor Protect is Image All Images Return 4 US ieee Unprotect Setting the DPOF DPOF Digital Print Order Format allows you to embed printing information on your memory card By using DPOF you can select an image to be printed and then specify how many prints or which image you would like Take your memory card to a DPOF enabled printer that accepts memory cards The DPOF card compatible printer will read the
33. he camera is turned off Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject wi E Be sure to format an SD memory card with this digital camera before using it Refer to section in the manual titled Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory Refer to EN 22 for further details m To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD card you can slide the write protect tab on the side of the SD memory card to LOCK m To save edit or erase data on an SD memory card you must unlock the card Write protect switch EN 17 Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the strap as shown in the illustration LED Indicators Indicator State Description Activity LED indicator Solid red The digital camera is powered up LED indicator Solid green The digital camera is ready to record images or movies LED indicator Blinking red USB communication transfer in progress LED indicator Blinking red Charging the flash Self timer indicator Blinking green The self timer function is activated EN 18 GETTING STARTED Turning the Power On Off m Press the button until the digital camera turns on To turn the power off press the button again Power button EN 19 Choosing the Screen Language Follow the steps below to choose the desired language 1 Rotate the mode dial to y and turn your camera on by pressing the button
34. hite balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent ISO Auto 64 100 200 Interface DC IN jack USB AV terminal Power 2 x AA alkaline or Ni MH rechargeable batteries Two alkaline batteries allow approximately 80 shots to be taken Two Ni MH rechargeable batteries 2500mAh allow approximately 270 shots to be taken AC DC Adapter 3V 2 5A Optional Dimension Approx 91 x 61 x 38 mm Weight Approx 150g without batteries and the SD memory card Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA compliant testing Actual performance may vary according to operating conditions Design and specifications are subject to change without notice EN 72 APPENDIX m Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible causes Solutions Corrective Actions Power does not turn on The battery has run out The battery is not oriented correctly The battery cover is not closed properly The AC power adapter optional is disconnected Load new or fully charged battery Load the battery in the correct direction Close the battery cover correctly Properly connect the AC power adapter Camera suddenly powers down The function of Auto Off in the 1X mode has been activated The battery has run out Turn the power back on and set the option of Auto Off to Off Load new or fully charged battery Image is not captured when the shutter button is pressed
35. int data transfer displays the screen for selecting whether to Continue or Cancel printing E In Print w DPOF setting Mode This function only lets you print the specified image based on the previous DPOF settings Procedure Use A or to select the Print w DPOF setting mode then press the button EN 52 Procedure Use A or W to access the paper selection setting then press the button to print Paper Size You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used Borderless You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used Cancel To cancel the setting use A or W to select Cancel Use A or to select Print then press the button to confirm This starts printing and displays the message Printing now on the monitor screen The message will disappear after the printing is finished To cancel printing Pressing the button during print data transfer displays the screen for selecting whether to Continue or Cancel printing EN 53 TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO COMPUTER After using USB cable to establish a USB connection between the camera and your computer you can use your computer to share recorded images or movie clips with your family or friends via e mail or post them on the Web In order to do this you must install the USB driver onto your computer first Note that before you begin to in
36. ion EN 77 Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We PENTAX IMAGING COMPANY A Division of PENTAX of America Inc Located at 600 12 Street Suite 300 Golden Colorado 80401 U S A Phone 303 799 8000 FAX 303 790 1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on the 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 60 Contact person Customer Service Manager Date and Place July 2005 Colorado EN 78 An information on Disposal for users 1 In the European Union If your product is marked with this symbol it means that used electrical electronic products
37. ips Em To enable digital zoom feature set the Digital Zoom to On on the movie menu E Pressing the DISPLAY button switches the LCD monitor display mode Each time you press the DISPLAY button the display changes in the following order Focus Frame On gt Indicators Off gt Composition Line On gt LCD Off EN 43 Playing Back Movie Clips You can play back the recorded movie clips on the LCD monitor However the sound recorded with movie clips can only be played back on TV or computers 1 Press the gt button aa fo aS 2 Use lt or gt to go through the images until the movie clip you want to play back is displayed m To view the previous image press 4 ae m To view the next image press P ae SLOG 3 Press the button to start playing back the movie clips EV 00 m To pause or resume movie playback press the button 01 07 05 05 22 again Y m The playback information displayed on the LCD monitor will disappear after 2 seconds E The zoom function cannot be activated for movie clips m To playback the movie clips on the computer we recommend you to use Windows Media Player 9 0 WMP 9 0 You can download WMP version from the website at www microsoft com EN 44 PLAYBACK MODE ADVANCED FEATURES Playing Back Still Images Movie Clips on TV You can also playback your images on a TV screen Before connecting to any device make sure to select NTSC PAL system to match the video output system of the
38. is set correctly on the LCD monitor EN 34 ADVANCED SHOOTING High Speed Continuous This mode is used for continuous shooting 3 pictures are taken continuously once the shutter button is pressed 1 Rotate the mode dial to B Gl Pict Av Tv or Mand turn your camera on by pressing the button 2 Press the MENU button then use to select the Mode2 menu Em Inthe EJ mode press the MENU button 3 Use W to select Drive Mode then press the button 4 Use A or to select HS Continuous then press the button 5 To exit the menu press the MENU button m The Gj indicator is displayed on the monitor screen 6 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus 7 Press the shutter button to capture a sequence of images wi Modei WEA Mode3 AE AE Metering h Drive Mode O DigitalZoom Ol fs Instant Review Off QUICK oK C Exit 9 2 4 DAVE MOGGE Standard E HS Continuous By Auto Bracket ms OK Exit 4 2 3 Em In High Speed Continuous mode the flash mode will be set to OFF automatically EN 35 Auto Bracket In this mode the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots after you press the shutter button once Auto Bracket settings can be combined with exposure compensation settings to extend the adjustment range 1 Rotate the mode dial toI G PICT Av Tv or M and turn your camera on by pres
39. m The Set up1 menu is displayed 2 Use W to select Language then press the button ef Saute 5 Date Adjust Ci 3 Use A or to select the language you want 4 Press the button to confirm EN 20 Setting the Date and Time Follow the steps below to set the date display style current date and time 1 Rotate the mode dial to 1 and turn your camera on by pressing the button Setup Seat m The Set up1 menu is displayed Format 2 Use to select Date Adjust then press the button m You may press lt or gt to switch the date types I Sound Of f Ee Date Adjust lt d mly gt g Language English 3 Press lt or gt to select Year Month Day and Time fields m To increase a value press A Date Adjust m To decrease a value press V m The time is displayed in 24 hours format 4 Press the button after all fields are set nV m The date illustration shown is for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual setting of your camera EN 21 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory The term Formatting means preparing an SD Memory Card to record images this process is also called initialization This utility formats the internal memory or memory card and erases all stored images and data 1 Rotate the mode dial to 1 and turn your camera on by pressing the button Setup m The Set up1 menu is displayed 2
40. mn DigitalZoom ica Instant Review Ok AE Metering Center Weighted EN 37 PLAYBACK MODE THE BASICS Viewing Images You can display the still images one by one 1 Rotate the mode dial to E3 GJ PICT Av Tv M or and turn your camera on by pressing the button 2 Press the gt button m The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor 100 0001 3 Use lt or P gt to select the desired images Size 2848X2136 m To view the previous image press lt 4 EV 417 m To view the next image press gt 01 07 05 05 22 1 4 w m The playback information displayed on the LCD monitor will disappear after 2 seconds m For protected images movie clips On mark will be displayed Refer to EN 47 for further details E For images selected for printing with DPOF setting G mark will be displayed Refer to EN 48 49 for further details E If there is no image stored in the internal memory or on the memory card No Image message will appear on the monitor EN 38 Magnifying Images While reviewing your images you may enlarge a selected portion of an image This magnification allows you to view fine details The zoom factor displayed on the screen shows the current magnification ratio 1 Press the D gt button m The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor m To view the previous image press 4 m To view the next image press gt 2 Adjust the zoom ratio by using the Zoom 444 4 but
41. n you want to capture images of subject at a distance of infinity Std Auto Focus Select auto focus for most occasions when you want the camera to automatically determine the focus setting Using auto focus any object at a range of focus is 50 cm or greater can be in focus EN 28 Using the Self Timer The self timer can be used in situations such as group shots When using this option you should either mount the camera on a tripod recommended or rest it on a flat level surface Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface Rotate the mode dial to E GB PICT Av Tv or M Press the button to turn on the power Press B S Use A or to select the desired self timer mode Compose your scene and press the shutter button m The self timer function is activated m The photograph is then taken after the preset time m To cancel the self timer at any time press the shutter button lt 01 07 2005 oahuwonNn The table below will help you choose the appropriate self timer mode Self timer mode Description Q Timer off The self timer is off 2 seconds The image is captured about 2 seconds after the shutter is pressed This mode is useful for preventing camera shake 10 seconds The image is captured about 10 seconds after the shutter is pressed This mode is suitable for the shots in which the photographer has to be included X 10 2 seconds The first image i
42. nterval then press the button m The slide show starts m The movie clips are displayed the first frame image and not played back m To stop slide show press the button Return 4 nV m You can adjust the slide show display interval within the range of 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec Resizing an Image You can change the image size of a captured image to one of the following sizes 2848 x 2136 pixel 2272 x 1704 pixel 1600 x 1200 pixel and 640 x 480 pixel 1 Press the D gt button m The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor PlayBacka PlayBack2 2 In the gt mode use lt or P to select the desired images m To view the previous image press 4 Ba Quality Change m To view the next image press P 3 Press the MENU button and press gt to select PlayBack2 4 Use A or to select Resize and press the button Image Copy ED 5 Use A or to select the desired setting then press the button to confirm Resize 4 2272x1704 PM ic00x1200 640x480 Return 4 MOVIE MODE Recording Movie Clips This mode allows you to record movie clips with sound via built in microphone 1 Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the button 2 Press the shutter button to start recording 3 To stop recording press the shutter button again 01 07 2005 wi m The zoom function of optical zoom 3x can be activated before you start recording the movie cl
43. nts may vary by retailer EN 9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 900 S680 1 Shutter button 6 Viewfinder window 2 Flash 7 Self timer LED 3 Power button 8 PC USB AV terminal 4 Mode dial 9 DC IN 3V terminal 5 Microphone 10 Lens EN 10 Rear View lwo Nj gt 8 Q TT z H Strap holder 7 A lt 4 Viewfinder Diopter adjustment dial Viewfinder LED Zoom in telephoto button Zoom out wide angle button Thumbnail button Playback button Arrow button Up Macro button Arrow button Left Flash button 11 12 13 14 15 16 OVS O QE E gt Arrow button Right Self timer button v Arrow button Down Exposure compensation button DISPLAY Display button T Delete button OK button MENU Menu button Battery SD card cover Tripod socket LCD monitor EN 11 Mode Dial You can select from seven shooting modes and setup mode according to shooting conditions to achieve the desired effect Mode Description 1 P Program Select this mode to permit the shutter speed and aperture to be set automatically 2 PICT Picture Select this mode to select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene 3 Av Aperture priority Select this mode to specify the aperture value while the camera sets the corresponding shutter speed 4 Tv Shutt
44. oduct design and specifications are subject to change without notice This includes primary product specifications software software drivers and user s manual This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product The product and accessories that come with your digital camera may be different from those described in this manual This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements customer demographics and geographical preferences Products very often vary among retailers especially with accessories such as batteries chargers AC adapters memory cards cables carrying cases pouches and language support Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color appearance and internal memory capacity Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your digital camera The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual For user manual and driver updates refer to our website or contact your dealer SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product Warnings If foreign objects or water have entered the camera turn the power off and remove the batteries and the AC power adapter Continued use in this state might c
45. of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions EN 5 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ccccceeeseeeneeeeeneeseeeeeenneneeeeees 8 Package Contents GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA 10 Front View Rear View Mode Dial LCD Monitor Information 0 cece 13 PREPARING THE CAMERA eecseeeeeeees 15 Installing the Batteries Optional Accessory 15 Using the AC Power Adapter Optional ACCESSOTY ceseesseeeeeeeseeeneeenees 16 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card Optional ACCESSOTY eeeeesseeseeeeeeneeeeneees 17 Attaching the Camera Strap 18 LED Indicators GETTING STARTED cccccsecsseessseteeeeeneneenes EN 6 Turning the Power On Off Choosing the Screen Language Setting the Date and Time ee Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memorya eteh he ele be ied nelea setae ives 22 Using the LCD Monitot 00 cee 23 USING THE MODE DIAL ADVANCED SHOOTING PHOTOGRAPHY MODE cccsseseeereeeeeeeeeeee 24 Shooting Images The BaSicCs 24 Setting Image Resolution and Quality 0 25 Using the Zoom Function Using the Flash Setting Focus Using the Self Timer eee Adjusting the Exposure EV Compensation 30 Setting White Balance ee 31 Simple Mode eee ce eee eeeeee
46. ories gt Communications gt NetMeeting to launch the NetMeeting program Click the Start Video button to view live video Click the Place Call button Type the e mail address or the network address of the computer that you are calling Click Call The person that you are calling must also have Windows NetMeeting running and be willing to accept your call to start the videoconference a m The video resolution for videoconferencing applications is generally 320 x 240 m For more information about the operation of videoconference application software refer to its respective help documentation EN 60 MENU OPTIONS Camera Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images Simp Mode inede2i imedes Mode a Mode2 Mivedes Medex imoa Medes Recorded pixels els 6M AE AE Metering j Color Quality Level Ty Drive M o Dx Sharpness Medium ak a ek i an z ON aturatio Mei Ej Drive Mode E WB white Balance Rea Digital Zoom gt oO Saturation E EN ISO SenSitivity Auto De instant Off O Datetmprnt Off K C Exit 3 17 5 KCO Exit e O a oK C Exit allo CG Exit C014 1 Rotate the mode dial to K E PICT Av Tv or Mand turn your camera on 2 Press the MENU button then use lt or gt to select the Mode1 Mode2 Mode3 menu E In amp Mode press the MENU button to access the Simple menu directly 3 Use A or to select the option item then press the button
47. perture value with 4 or gt and press the button Compose your subject within the focus frame Press the shutter button to capture the image akwWhD EN 33 Shutter Speed Priority Mode Ty If you set a fast shutter speed you can capture images of moving subjects that look as if they are still If you set a slow shutter speed you can capture images that give the impression that the subject is in motion 1 Rotate the mode dial to Ty and turn your camera on by pressing the button A guide appears for a few seconds Press the button Set the aperture value with 4 or gt and press the button Compose your subject within the focus frame 1125S Press the shutter button to capture the image m Ty ak WwW MN Select 4 OKICE Manual Mode M In manual mode the aperture value and the shutter speed can be varied individually This can be useful for compensating tricky lighting conditions for getting creative results or for capturing night time scenes 1 Rotate the mode dial to M and turn your camera on by pressing the button A guide appears for a few seconds 2 Press the button Awihiy 3 Use A or to select aperture shutter speed item 4 Adjust the value with lt or gt and press the button F28 5 Compose your subject within the focus frame a 6 Press the shutter button to capture the image Sasae eY E Press the shuter button halfway to confirm if the exposure
48. re are 4 available modes in Picture mode A Night scene This mode allows you to take photographs of people against a dusk or night time background 4 Landscape This mode allows you to take photographs of distant scenery or landscapes amp Portrait Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out of focus amp Sport This mode allows you to shoot fast moving objects 1 Rotate the mode dial to PICT and turn your camera on by pressing the button A guide appears for a few seconds Press the button Night Scene Use lt or gt to select the desired scene mode Press the button to confirm the selection Compose your subject within the focus frame Press the shutter button to capture the image Aperture Priority Mode Av In this mode images are captured with the priority given to aperture The shutter speed is automatically set according to the aperture The aperture will affect the depth of field of the picture If you set a large aperture lower F value you can capture portrait images with an out of focus background Alternatively if you set a small aperture higher F value both close objects and distant objects will be in focus for example when capturing subjects in the foreground together with landscape images oar Wh 1 Rotate the mode dial to Av and turn your camera on by pressing the button A guide appears for a few seconds Press the button Set the a
49. ry capacity up to 1GB capacity by using an additional memory card EN 8 USB connection USB 2 0 Full Speed Still images or movie clips that you have recorded can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable A USB driver is required for Win 98 and Win98SE DPOF functionality DPOF can be used to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting the memory card PictBridge support You can connect the camera directly to printer that supports PictBridge and perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls Provided editing software ACDSee for PENTAX You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided editing software Package Contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage promptly contact your dealer Common Product Components m Digital Camera Operating manuals m Quick Start Guide m USB Cable Software CD ROM S SW38 AV Cable Camera Strap Two AA alkaline batteries for checking the camera s functionality kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk Common Optional Accessories not included with the camera m AC power adapter supplied by PENTAX m SD memory card commercially available m Battery Charger commercially available nV Accessories and compone
50. s captured about 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed and then the second image is captured 2 seconds later This mode is convenient when capturing group images in succession WV m After one shot is taken the self timer mode is turned off m f you wish to take another image using the self timer repeat these steps EN 29 Adjusting the Exposure EV Compensation You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained for example when the contrast difference between bright and dark areas between the subject and the background is extremely high The EV compensation value can be set in the range from 2 0EV to 2 0EV 4 2 3 4 EN 30 Rotate the mode dial to 1 PICT Av Tv or M Press the button to turn on the power Use lt or gt to set the range of EV compensation value from To exit the menu press the button Press V 2 0EV to 2 0EV Setting White Balance This feature lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types according to your shooting conditions BRON Rotate the mode dial to GJ PICT Av Tv or M Press the button to turn on the power Press the MENU button Use to select White Balance then press the button Use A or W to select the desired setting then press the button to confirm To exit the menu press the MENU button
51. should not be mixed with general household waste There exists a separate collection system for these products Used electric electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment recovery and recycling of these products Following the implementation by member states private households within the EU states may return their used electrical electronic equipments to designated collection facilities free of charge In some countries your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one Please contact your local authority for further details By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling 2 In other countries outside the EU If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal For Switzerland Used electrical electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer even when you don t purchase a new product Further collection facilities are listed on the home page of www swico ch or www sens ch EN 79
52. sing the button Drive Mocks 2 Press the MENU button then use P to select the Mode2 menu E Standard E Inthe Ei mode press the MENU button 3 Use W to select Drive Mode then press the button 4 Use A or to select Auto Bracket then press the button Jy Auto Bracket on 5 To exit the menu press the MENU button Sr m The indicator is displayed on the monitor screen 6 Press the shutter button to capture the three images KIO Sie m m HS Continuous VA Em In Auto Bracket mode the flash mode will be set to OFF automatically w EN 36 Selecting the Metering Mode You can select the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure 1 2 3 oa Rotate the mode dial to pict Av Tv Or Mand turn your camera on by pressing the button Press the MENU button then use to select the Mode2 menu Use to select AE Metering then press the button Use A or to select the desired metering mode then press the button m 9 Center Weighted Averages the light metered from the entire frame but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center m Le Spot The exposure is determined by the small area in the center of the screen only To exit the menu press the MENU button Compose your subject within the focus frame Press the shutter button to capture the image Modei WGA MGS AE AE Metering 0 m Drive Mode
53. solution or image quality perform these steps below 1 Rotate the mode dial to K GJ PICT Av Tv or M and turn your camera on by pressing the button Mode Mode2i Modes 2 Press the MENU button itr Recorded pixels m The Mode1 menu is displayed In the E3 mode Simple Guelity Level menu is displayed WB White Ba 3 Use W to select Recorded pixels then press the button 1 0 Sensitivity KO Exit ew aA 4 Use A or YW to select the desired setting then press the Recondedpine s button to confirm 16 2848x2136 5 Follow the step 3 and 4 above to set the Quality Level AAA iooi W 640x480 A Exit 0 47 4 a m The possible number of shots and recording time depend on the storage size resolution and quality settings and the subject of the image to be captured m You can resize the images later Please refer to the section in this manual titled Resizing an Image Refer to EN 42 for further details EN 25 Using the Zoom Function This camera is equipped with 3x optical zoom The lens moves during the optical zoom photography allowing you to capture telephoto and wide angle shots By using the optical zoom function images appear closer by pressing the button or smaller away by pressing the 44 button Moreover you can further enlarge the subjects with 4x digital zoom by pressing continuously the 4 button It is activated after your camera reaches its maximum optical zoom factor 3x
54. stall the software you need to check your system according to the table as shown below System Requirements Windows System Requirements Macintosh CPU Pentium IlI 600 MHz processor or higher PowerPC G3 G4 G5 Operating System Windows 98 98SE ME 2000 XP OS 9 2 or higher RAM 32MB 64MB RAM recommended 32MB 64MB RAM recommended Hard Disk Space 128MB hard disk space 128MB hard disk space Required Devices A CD ROM drive An available USB port A CD ROM drive An available USB port Display EN 54 Color Monitor 800x600 24 bit or higher recommended Color Monitor 800x600 24 bit or higher recommended Step I Install the USB driver m Installation on Windows 98 amp 98SE The USB driver on the supplied CD ROM S SW38 is exclusively for Windows 98 and 98SE Windows 2000 ME XP users don t need to install the USB driver 6 Insert the enclosed CD ROM S SW38 into your CD ROM drive Connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable The Add New Hardware Wizard will appear on screen as shown on the right Click on Next Select Search for the best driver for your device Click on Next Select CD ROM drive and Specify a location as shown on the right Click on Next Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation After the USB driver has been installed restart your computer m Installation on MAC OS 9 2 For Mac OS
55. ting tools you can use to create edit and touch up your digital images Use tools such as red eye reduction crop sharpen blur and emboss to enhance or correct your images Image management tools such as exposure adjustment convert resize rename and rotate can be used to adjust multiple files at the same time 1 Insert the enclosed CD ROM S SW38 into your CD ROM drive PENTAX sonare totter acpses 2 When the welcome screen appears select Application Software err 3 Select the desired language Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation ee PENTAX sorware stator Vi acoseS Application Software J Engish Fran ais E For more information about the operation of ACDSee for PENTAX Deutsch application software refer to its respective help documentation mee y m For Windows 2000 XP users please make sure to install and use the ACDSee for PENTAX in Administrator mode Back Exit EN 58 USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your digital camera can act as a PC camera which allows you to videoconference or have a real time conversation with friends or family To use the digital camera for videoconferencing your computer system must include the items as below m Microphone m Sound card E Speakers or headphones Network or Internet connection wi Video conferencing or video editing software is not included with the digital camera Em This
56. ton m To enlarge the selected image press the button m To return to the normal image press the 44 button m The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor 3 To view different portions of the images press A VW 4 gt to adjust the display area of The magnification factors range from 1x to 4x within 7 stages 1 0x 1 5x 2 0x 2 5x 3 0x 3 5x and 4 0x EN 39 Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image 1 Press the gt button m The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor 2 Press the 46 EJ button once m Nine thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously m For recorded movie clips the amp movie mode icon will be displayed 3 Use A VW 4 P to move the cursor to select the image to be displayed at regular size 4 Press the button to display the selected image on full screen EN 40 Slideshow Display The slide show function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order This is very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentations 1 Press the D gt button m The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor PlayBackd Playpack 2 Press the MENU button then use to select Slideshow and h Slideshow _ i press the button On Protect DPOF a 3 Use A or W to set the playback i
57. umber be sure that no images are recorded in the internal memory or the SD memory card OK Cancel Returns all basic settings to the digital camera s default settings The time setting will not be reset OK Cancel Version e ef EN 70 This displays the current firmware version of the camera CONNECTING THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES USB Cable PictBridge Function x Printer p Cable PCMCIA Adapter EN 71 SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image Sensor CCD Effective pixels 6 0 Mega pixels Image size Still image 2848 x 2136 2272 x 1704 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 Movie clip 320 x 240 Image quality Still image Best Better Good Movie image Good Recording media Approx 12MB internal memory SD memory card Optional up to 1GB File format Motion JPEG AVI PictBridge support PC CAM support QVGA around 24 f s Lens F no Wide 2 8 Tele 4 8 Focal length 7 5mm 22 5mm Equivalent to 35mm Camera 36 108 mm Focus range Normal 0 5 m to infinity Macro 0 05 m to infinity Wide 0 3 m to infinity Tele Flash effective range Wide Approx 0 5 m Approx 3 8 m at the standard output sensitivity of 200 Tele Approx 0 5 m Approx 2 0 m at the standard output sensitivity of 200 LCD monitor 2 0 TLT color LCD High resolution 130K pixels display Self timer 10 sec delay 2 sec delay 10 2 sec delay Exposure compensation 2 0EV 2 0EV in 0 3EV increments W
58. ut the more pixilated grainier the image will appear Auto 64 100 200 EN 62 Item Functional Description AE Metering Ale Refer to the section in this manual titled Selecting the Metering Mode Refer to EN 37 for further details Drive Mode Refer to the Camera Menu s option item the 3 Mode Refer to EN 35 36 61 for further details Digital Z ZOO This sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of shooting On Off Instant Review Set to display a photographed image on LCD monitor immediately after you have taken the shot On Off EN 63 Functional Description EN 64 Sets the color of the image that will be captured Full Color fe B amp W BB Sepia Sharpness N Sets the level of image sharpness I High AJ Medium MI Low Saturation To capture an image your camera offers you three different degrees of color to match with your preference Your images will demonstrate different impression by selecting different degrees of color This is called Saturation amp l High amp l Medium fl Low Date Imprint The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images This function must be activated before the image is captured The date appears on the right bottom of the captured picture

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