Pentax Optiio550 User's Manual
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1. Memory Card MultiMediaCard You can view the images recorded on the card on the camera itself trans fer them to your PC and print them out Viewing images on the camera ues JNO e 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 focus and take the picture again if you are not satisfied Playing Back Images and Sound t p 89 p 95 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 AV cable Viewing Images on a TV 1 p 100 Viewing images on a PC You can view recorded images and edit them on the PC just by connecting the camera to the PC with the USB cable and downloading the images you need to install the USB driver if you are using Windows 98 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 Viewing Images with your PC mp p 104 Viewing Images with your Macintosh ns p 118 2 Z 5 x o fj a Printing images2. 550 D LI7 D BC7 Rechargeable USB cable AV cable AC plug cord USB7 I AVC7 D C02 p O SX 3D Image Viewer Software CD ROM Strap O 3DV1 S SW7 O ST5 Optiosso Operating Manual this manual About items marked with Items marked with are also available as optional accessories For other option al accessories refer to the list on page 150 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 Name of Parts Front Remote control receiver Shutter release button Self timer lamp Power switch Autofocus window Speaker a Viewfinder WON Ww Built in flash Microphone Lens Back Viewfinder LCD monitor Strap lug Terminal cover USB AV output terminal DC input terminal Battery lock lever Battery chamber card cover Tripod socket Names of Operating Parts Diopter adjustment lever om button Di DPOF button Power switch Shutter release button Mode dial Zoom amp 1 Q button AMF T button Playback button OK button Four way controller AV lt P Display button Status lamp green Flash lamp red Menu Fn button Guide indications A guide to available button opera
3. An image will be displayed on the LCD monitor Press the four way controller lt gt displays the next image displays the previous image Erasing the image displayed on the LCD monitor While the image is displayed you File No can erase it by pressing the h but 1 700 6020 ton The Delete screen will be dis Ah played press the four way controller A to select Delete and then pressing the OK button Press the Playback button or press the shutter release button halfway to return to shooting status e When you turn the camera on while pressing the Playback button the camera turns on in Playback Only mode As the lens does not extend in Playback Only mode this fea ture is useful when you want to pass the camera to some one and show them the picture you have just taken To switch to the Capture mode turn the camera off and then turn it on again e You can enlarge the image displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the Zoom Q button e When the screen is changed to the playback screen the image with the largest file number will be displayed first e Inthe case of movie pictures the first frame will be dis played e If there are no images stored the No image message will be displayed Zoom Display t p 89 Adding a Voice Memo ss p 90 HEIS YNO How to View the Recorded Images Images taken with the Optio 550 camera are recorded on the SD
4. For switching between limiting and not limiting lens movement dur Focus Limiter ing normal shooting and macro shooting p 138 Reset For returning the camera settings to defaults p 138 suolyesadQ uowwog 2 sainjold BuryeL e Taking Pictures Displaying Shooting Information Capture Mode You can display information on the LCD monitor when shooting The display mode can be changed by pressing the Display but ton Display On Shooting information is displayed Flash mode Drive mode Focus mode Capture mode AF area Number of images can be taken Data amp time Battery indicator Histogram Display J The brightness distribution of the image is dis played The x axis shows the brightness dark est at the left end and brightest at the right end and the y axis shows the pixel numbers Recorded pixels 2 Quality level White balance AE metering Sensitivity Histogram e When the focus mode is set to Autofocus mode the AF area frame is displayed Grid Display The grid is displayed This is useful for composing detailed pictures e When the focus mode is set to Autofocus mode the AF area frame is displayed Go to next page
5. and the shutter speed and aperture are displayed on the LCD monitor You can find the following information on the LCD monitor the status lamp and the flash lamp Autofocus area If the subject is in focus the frame will light green If the subject is out of focus the frame will not appear 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 2 seconds During this time you can delete the image by pressing the button The Delete menu will be displayed and selecting Delete and then pressing the OK button To start recording a voice memo press the OK button during Instant Review Press the OK button again to stop recording Setting the Instant Review Time ss p 50 ues YIN e Playing Back Still Pictures LCD monitor Playback button Four way controller Playing Back Images You can display the still picture Press the Playback button after taking a picture The image taken will be displayed 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
6. 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 includ ed in the prints if DPOF Digital Print Order Format is set before taking the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard to a store that per forms DPOF printing Setting the Printing Service t p 101 Common Operations Changing the Mode Capture mode is for taking pictures and voice recording Playback mode is for playing back or erasing images and sound 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 Turn the mode dial so that the mark is on M Tv Av PICT 9 pua USER or amp Q e 3 3 e 3 O ge 2 S a M Manual exposure __ You can set the shutter speed and p 57 aperture manually T Shutter priority You can set the shutter speed manually p 56 v and the aperture is set automatically Av Aperture priority You can set the aperture manually and p 55 the shutter speed is set automatically B Program T
7. not accept any liability for data that is erased e when the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard is mishandled by the user e when the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference e when the card has not been used for a long time e when the card is ejected the AC adapter is disconnected or the battery is removed while the data on the card is being accessed e 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 e Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference e Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation payers Buen Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch E Press the power switch The camera will turn on When the camera is turned on the lens cover opens and the lens extends Press the power switch again to turn the camera off Card Check When the camera is turned on it auto matically performs a card check If no SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard has been inserted amp appears on the LCD moni tor And if the write protect switch is set to LOCK amp will be displayed instead of and the images or sound cannot be recorded Adjusting the Viewfinder If the subject
8. prior to taking important pictures such as at a wedding or dur ing travelling Pentax is not responsible for consequential damages costs incurred as a result of taking pictures loss of benefits that were to be obtained through taking pic tures arising from failure of this product e If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided e The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F e 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 e Refer to Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard p 17 regard ing the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard e Be sure to use the rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI7 provided for this camera If you use any other battery the camera may be damaged or malfunction To users of this camera e There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields e The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extreme ly high precision technology Although the level of fu
9. running low Battery is running very low Battery is exhausted Adequate power remains After the message is displayed the camera will turn off AC adapter To power outlet AC plug cord Using the AC Adapter optional a 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 AC7 optional is recom mended 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off and opening the terminal cover Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter 4 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet e Make sure that the camera is turned off when connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter e 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 e When using the AC adapter D AC7 be sure to read the operating manual accompanying the AC adapter paners Bumen Q Installing the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Battery chamber card cover Q gt a w e o at D foe MultiMediaCards and the SD Memory Card can be used with this camera Captured images or recorded voice are recorded on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCa
10. PENTAX Digital Camera Optio 550 Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera please read the Operating Manual before using the camera Thank you for buying the Pentax Optio 550 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 cam era s capabilities Regarding copyrights Images taken using the Optio 550 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 S2 is a trademark e PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation e Optio is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation e All other brands or product names are trademarks of registered trade marks of their respective companies This product supports PRINT Image Matching II When used in combination PRINT Image Matching II enabled digital still cameras printers and software help photographers to prod
11. ase refer to pages 142 to 144 for List of Menu Default settings and the adjustable Rec mode menu items by shooting mode F Playback Menu Item Description Reference Resize For changing the size of images p 123 Trimming For trimming images p 125 Alarm For setting the alarm to ring at specified time p 139 Slideshow Recorded images are played successively p 95 i Set up Menu Item Description Reference Format For formatting the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard p 126 Sound For adjusting the beep sound when a button is pressed 127 For setting the button operation start up shutter sounds and volume P Date Style For setting the date style p 129 Date Adjust For adjusting the date and time p 130 World Time For setting the world time p 130 Language 5 or changing the language in which menus and messages are dis p 132 Start up screen For setting the Start up screen when the camera is turned on p 133 Video Out For setting the video output format p 132 Sleep Timeout For setting the power saving function p 134 Auto Power Off For turning off the power automatically p 134 i When this option is turned on the Delete screen is displayed with Quick Delete Delete or AIl Images selected p 135 5 For playing back images at the maximum zoom size with the Zoom Quick Zoom button pressed only once p 135 Fn Setting For registering a function on the four way controller p 136 imi
12. ce memo starts and when pressed again the voice memo stops t p 90 When pressed in Zoom Display or Nine image Display mode changes to Normal Playback mode t p 89 94 Display button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor p 93 Menu Fn button Displays the active menus in Playback mode t p 34 suoneiodo uoWWOD suoneiodo uowwog 5 Using the Menus When you press the Menu Fn 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 When you are making settings from a menu a guide to opera tion is displayed on the LCD monitor z 1 Press the Menu Fn button The menu screen will be displayed The selected area will be underlined in green Press the four way controller lt gt Use the four way controller lt gt to select the menu screen Use the four way controller AW to select an item Use the four way controller AW to move the frame up or down E Use the four way controller lt gt to change the setting g If there is a select screen use the four way controller gt to move to the select screen Press the OK button The settings will be saved and the screen will return to cap ture or playback status If the menu screen is not exited press the OK button again e If you press any buttons except the OK button before press the OK button and leave the me
13. 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 mode dial and buttons and how to use the menus For more details refer to the respective Taking Pictures Playback Erasing and Editing Settings chapters Taking Pictures This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and how to set the relevant functions Playback Erasing This chapter explains how to play back images on the camera or on a TV and how to delete images Editing Settings A This chapter explains how to edit images and set the camera related func tions Appendix This tells you about the messages displayed on the LCD monitor and what to do in the event of trouble The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating manual are explained below Ce indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation indicates information that is useful to know emo _ Fa indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera M Tv Av pcr The icons above the title show the Capture modes that can activate the function bad co O user amp Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Lithium ion battery Battery charger Optio
14. cohol benzene e Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles which can become very hot inside e 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 e 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 cam era get wet from rain splashing water or any other liquid wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth e Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations shocks or pressure Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike car or ship etc e The liquid crystal display will become black at temperatures of approximately 60 C 140 F but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to e 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 e Remove dust from the lens and viewfinder using a blower or clean off dust using a lens brush e 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
15. controller AV to change the day and press the four way controller gt a and will be displayed above and below the year Repeat Step Ei to change the year hour and minutes Use the Display button to select the 12 hour or 24 hour display format 01 01 2003 v 0 00 MENU Exit ase 12 24 Ok Date Adjust a 02 01 2003 X 0 00 MENU Exit pis 12 24 9K Ok Date Adjust a 02 20 2003 v 0 00 MENY Exit asa 12 24 Ok Date Adjust 02 20 2003 a 0 00 v MEND Exit mise 12 24 0 Ok 02 20 2003 a 11 19 PM v NEW Exit asa 12 24 0 Ok 6 When you have 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 For an accurate time setting when you have finished the set tings press the OK button when the clock reaches 00 seconds When the initial settings screen is displayed you can cancel the settings operation and switch to Capture mode by press ing the MENU Fn 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 130 popes Buen Taking Stil
16. d w When you display the menu from Capture mode the IE Rec Mode menu will be displayed and when you display the menu from Playback mode the D Playback menu will be displayed suolyesadQ uowwog Rec Mode Menu Item Description Reference Recorded Pixels For selecting the size of recorded pixels p 43 Quality Level For selecting the image compression rate p 44 White Balance For adjusting the color balance according to lighting p 45 Focusing Area For changing the Area of the autofocus p 47 K AE Metering For setting the metering method to determine the exposure p 48 9 Sensitivity For setting the sensitivity p 49 3 z z For setting the shooting conditions such as exposure saturation and 3 Auto Bracket sharpness p 84 Digital Zoom For taking digital zoom pictures p 75 3 o Instant Review For setting the instant review time p 50 a Q T Interval Shoot For taking pictures specified interval of time p 80 Fast Fwd Movie For delaying the frame rate when taking movie pictures so that the p 86 movie appears speeded up when played back 3D Mode For taking 3D pictures p 65 Memory For saving the shooting function settings when the camera is turned p 87 Sharpness For setting the sharpness p 51 Saturation For setting the saturation p 52 Contrast For setting the contrast p 53 USER For setting the functions registered in User mode p 88 Ple
17. e 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 e Use the Battery charge D BC7 to charge the rechargeable Lithium ion battery D LI7 only as the charger may overheat or be damaged e If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails to light the battery may be faulty Replace with a new battery 1 Battery chamber card cover Installing the Battery paues Buen Install the battery provided When using the camera for the first time charge the battery before installing 1 Slide the battery chamber card cover in the direction indi cated by the arrow to open the battery chamber card cover Insert the battery with the label facing towards the lens while using the side of the battery to press the battery lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow When you have inserted the battery check that it is firmly secured by the battery lock lever Close the battery chamber cover To remove the battery release the battery by using your finger to press the battery lock lever in the same direction as when you inserted the battery and pull the battery out E If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period use ofthe AC adapter D AC7 optional is recomm
18. ended ts p 15 auton e The rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI7 is exclusively for powering this camera If you use any other battery the camera may be damaged or malfunction Do not remove the battery when the camera is turned on e If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time remove the battery e If the camera is left without the battery for a long time the date setting will be reset e Insert the battery correctly If the battery is incorrectly ori ented it may cause malfunction paues Buje Approximate Operating Time when the D LI7 battery is fully charged Number of recordable images Approx 400 when 50 shooting Playback time uses flash LCD monitor ON Approx 210 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 Battery Level Indicator You can check the battery level by the i symbol displayed on the LCD monitor im lit green l Gy lit green l C7 lit yellow 1 TC lit red l Battery depleted Battery is
19. he shutter speed and aperture are set p 54 automatically when taking still pictures PICT Picture You can select a shooting mode from 9 p 59 modes according to the scene you are taking 2 Movie picture This mode is for taking moving p 61 G images Sound can also be recorded pug Panorama This mode is for taking panorama p 63 pictures 3D This mode is for taking 3D pic p 65 tures Digital filter This mode is for taking pictures using a vari p 70 0 ety of filters such as red blue and green USER User mode The functions are set in advance and the settings p 72 are enabled whenever the camera is turned on Voice recording This mode is for recording sound p 73 Using the Button Functions Capture Mode Diopter adjustment lever Adjusts the viewfinder for optimum clarity ts p 19 button Changes the flash mode n gt p 42 O4 button Changes the shooting mode as follows Using the self timer t p 77 Using the remote control unit t p 78 Continuous shooting is p 79 Multiple exposure shooting t p 82 Interval shooting ts p 80 When the Capture mode is set to pua continuous shooting multiple exposure shooting and Interval shooting mode will be skipped sdue button Changes the focus mode 1s p 40 Zoom button Changes the size of the subject ns p 74 Q 3 3 3 O a D 3i gt on O Q 3 3 Q 5 O ne D g 3 D Playback but
20. it has been made Refer to Changing the Display Language p 132 Setting the Home Town You can choose the city Home Town in which you will use the camera Initial settings Language Bi8 English M NYC gt tt City Press the four way controller lt gt DST to select the desired city Home Town MENY Exit Ok Press the four way controller The screen for setting the next item will be displayed a See p 141 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 130 Setting the D S T Mode pe You can choose whether or not to display the lt Q Daylight Saving Time mode popes Buen G Use the four way controller lt gt to select X or initial settings The default setting is Off Language S Z English Press the four way controller V The screen for setting the next item will be displayed tt City NYC DST gt MEND Exit Ok e You can change the setting after it has been made Refer to o Setting the World Time p 130 Q D gt amp dp Sh fd D 2 Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time Use the four way controller AV to change the month Press the four way controller gt A and Y will be displayed above and below the day Use the four way
21. l Pictures Shutter L release button Mode dial Power switch Zoom Q button Viewfinder LCD monitor 2 Z o For the simplest procedure to take still pictures The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions 1 Press the power switch The camera will turn on Set the mode dial to E Confirm the subject and shoot ing information on the LCD monitor gt z The focus area in the middle of lo 0270 2003 the LCD monitor indicates the E zone of automatic focusing You can change the size of the sub ject by pressing the Zoom but ton makes the subject bigger 666 makes the subject smaller You can check the size of the subject by looking through the viewfinder Focus Area As there is no focus area in the viewfinder be sure to check the focusing area on the LCD monitor 4 Press the shutter release button The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 2 seconds Instant Review and recorded on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard 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 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 and exposure are locked They remain locked while the button is pressed halfway
22. nctioning 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 FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Care to be Taken During Handling Contents steeeeeesesensceeveseeneeeseeeseeees Contents of the Operating Manual Checking the Contents of the Package Name of Parts Names of Operating Parts sssessssesseessseecsneessneesneeesnneessneeenneees 10 Getting Started eeeeeeeeeeseeererererererereresesererererererererereeeneneeerereeeeeeee 11 Attaching the Strap Powering the Camera Charging the Battery Installing the Battery e Using the AC Adapter optional sssssesssesseessneesnesssnessneeenneess 15 Installing the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Turning the Camera On and Off Adjusting the Viewfinder Initial Settings Setting the Display Language Setting the Home Town Setting the D S T Mode Setting the Date and Time Taking Still Pictures Playing Back Still Pictures Playing Back Images Playing Back Previous or Next Images How to View the Recorded Images essseessseessseessseessneeesnecssneeesneeeenneees Changing the Mode Using the Button Functions Capture Mode Playback Mode Using the Menus How t
23. nu 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 Example of menu operation i Menu Fn button Playback menu Recorded Pixels 2592 x1944 Quality Level kk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Wide AE Metering m Sensitivity fi Set up menu Format Sound Date Style mmddyy Date Adjust 1 1 2003 World Time ott Language EH English 1 3 wew Exit Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity 1 3 wW Exit Ok Recorded Pixels 2592 1944 Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering 1 3 ww Exit Recorded Pixels 2592 x1944 Quality Level 1k White Balance AWB Focusing Area Wide AE Metering FO 4 Auto 1 3 ww Exit Ok Select screen Auto Bracket Digital Zoom Instant Review interval Shoot ast Fwd Movie Oft 30 Mode Parallel 2 3 uW Exit interval Shoot Interval 4 Imin 10sec gt Number of Shot 02 StartTime Ohr Omin waw Exit Ok To the next screen e If you press the shutter release button halfway and move the camera to an Capture mode any changes to the setting will not be save
24. o Set the Menus Menu List Taking Pictures Displaying Shooting Information Capture Mode Setting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Focus Mode Selecting the Flash Mode Selecting the Recorded Pixels Selecting the Quality Levels Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting White Balance Changing the AF Area Focusing Area sssssesssessecssneesneeenneee Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure AE Metering s sseresssesesserssssnecusenesseressseneusensstsereusenessneretsenssinesesseras 48 Setting the Sensitivity Setting the Instant Review time Instant Review Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness Setting the Color Saturation Saturation Setting the Image Contrast Contrast Taking Pictures se iessseiissessssseseessssrsssresesssses Letting the Camera Set the Exposure Program Mode Setting the Aperture Value Aperture Priority Mode Setting the Shutter Speed Shutter Priority Mode Setting the Exposure Manually Manual Exposure Mode Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene Picture mode Taking Movie Pictures Movie Picture Mode Taking Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist Mode Taking Stereo Pictures 3D Image Mode Taking Pictures with Digital Filters Digital Filter Mode Using Preset Function Settings User Mode Recording Sound Voice Recording Mode Using the Zoom EV Compensation Using the Self Timer Using the Rem
25. ote Control Unit optional Continuous Shooting Taking Pictures at Fixed Intervals Interval Shooting eee 80 Superimposing One Picture on Top of Another Multiple Exposure Mode Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions Auto bracket Taking Fast Forward Movie Pictures Fast Fwd Movie Saving the Settings Memory Saving the Menu Items Memory Registering Functions in User Mode Playing Back Images and Sound s sssssssesesseeesseeesneeeesneessneeessneessneecesneesseey 89 Playing Back Still Pictures Zoom Display Adding a Voice Memo Playing Back Movie Pictures Playing Back Sound Playing back Shooting Information Playback Mode Nine image Display Slideshow Erasing Images Erasing a Single Image or Sound Erasing All Images Protecting Images from Deletion Protect Viewing Images on aTV Setting the Printing Service DPOF Printing Single Image Printing All Images s ssssssesssseessseeesseeecsnecsneecsnecsnneecsnecsnneecsnecsanetss Viewing Images with your PC sssesssssessssesssseessseessneessnneessnecesnnecsnnecssnessnneeess About the included software System environment Installing the software Displaying and copying images using ACDSee Joining panorama images using ACD photostitcher Disconnecting the camera from your computer Viewing Images with your Macintosh About the included software System environment Installing the sof
26. pecified 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 e 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 e Discontinue use of the AC adapter during thunderstorms This can cause a fire or electrical shock A Caution e Never try to disassemble short the battery Also do not dispose of the battery in fire as it may explode e Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke Be careful not to burn yourself during removal e 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 e Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns e If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes do not rub them Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes wash the affected areas thoroughly with water Care to be Taken During Handling e Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or al
27. rd Open the battery chamber card cover Rotate the card with the surface of the card having the A sym bol facing towards the lens and with the pin connector edge of the card towards the slot and insert fully until it clicks If the card is not inserted correctly images and voice memos may not be recorded properly Close the battery chamber 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 uality levels Best Better Good Movieimages voice Recorded pixels Akk kxk x 320 x 240 recording 2592 x 1944 Approx 4 Approx 8 Approx 14 2048 x 1536 Approx 7 Approx 12 Approx 18 Approx Approx 1600 x 1200 Approx 11 Approx 20 Approx 27 40sec 30min 1024 x 768 Approx 25 Approx 45 Approx 56 640 x 480 Approx 53 Approx 82 Approx 100 e The above table indicates the number of images when using a 16MB SD Memory Card e As TIFF data is uncompressed it cannot be stored on a 16MB SD Memory Card MultiMedia card To take pictures in TIFF format use a card with a capacity of 32MB or more e 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 i z 7 gt Precautions When Using a SD Memory Card M
28. through the viewfinder are hard to see you can adjust the diopter in the range of 3 m to 1 m per meter Aim the camera at the bright subject While looking through the viewfinder move the diopter adjustment lever to the left or right until the subject appears in the sharpest focus For easy adjustment point the camera at a subject with clearly defined outlines payeys Buje e Initial Settings Power switch Four way controller OK button Display button 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 you turn the camera on for the first time is not the current time follow the instructions for Changing the Date Time p 130 to set the correct date and time Setting the Display Language jemo 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 Li e Baa gt Use the four way controller lt gt Se to select the display language tt cee oe The default setting is English Press the four way controller V The screen for setting the next item will be displayed e You can change the setting after
29. tion is displayed on the LCD monitor during operation The buttons are indicated as shown below Four way controller A A Zoom E3 Q button Only for digital zoom and magni fied playback Four way controller Y v DISPLAY button DISP Four way controller lt 4 lt DPOF button DPOF Four way controller b gt gt button E Menu Fn button MENU Om button oj Shutter release button sHuTTER OK button 0 Getting Started Attaching the Strap Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop p ues Buje e Powering the Camera Charging indicator To power outlet AC plug cord Charging the Battery o When using the camera for the first time or when the Battery depleted message is displayed charge the battery Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet Place the battery in the charger with the label facing up The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging and changes to green when charging is completed When charging is completed remove the battery from the battery charger e The time required for full charge is about 180 minutes maximum The appropriate ambient temperature range for charging the battery is O C 40 C 32 F to 104 F e The charging time may vary depending on the ambient tempera ture and charging conditions
30. ton Switches to Playback mode ms p 30 Four way controller lt gt Changes the EV compensation in modes other than M and c p 76 Changes the shutter speed in M mode t p 57 Four way controller AY Adjusts the focus in MF mode ts p 41 Sets the aperture value in M and Av mode Sets the shutter speed in Tv mode n p 56 Selects the type of filter in Q mode t p 70 Selects Picture mode in PICT mode 1s p 59 OK button Sets the selected menu item t p 34 When pressed in MF mode the function on the four way controller AW reverts to the function set by the mode dial Display button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor t p 38 M Menu Fn button Displays the active menus in Capture mode and retrieves the functions registered on the four way controller t p 34 137 1 p 57 55 SS a O 00 Playback Mode CE On button Protects the image from erasure 1s p 99 DPOF button Sets the DPOF data for printing pictures ts p 101 W button Deletes the image 1s p 96 Zoom E3 Q button amp displays nine images at once t p 94 Press Q in normal mode to change the size of the Zoom Display image displayed on the LCD monitor ts p 89 Playback button t p 30 Switches to Capture mode Four way controller lt gt Displays images one by one 1s p 26 OK button Saves the function selected by the menu item 1s p 34 When pressed in Normal Playback mode the voi
31. tware Displaying and copying images using ACDSee Disconnecting the camera from your Macintosh Editing Settings eseseessescosossosssecesescosssosessssossesocssssososeesssseessssossssses 23 Editing Images Changing the Image Size Trimming Images Camera Settings Formatting a SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Changing the Sound Settings Setting the Date Style Changing the Date Time Setting the World Time Changing the Display Language Changing the Video Output Format Changing the Start up Screen LCD Power Saving Sleep Timeout Setting Auto Power Off Setting the Quick Delete Function Setting the Quick Zoom Function Registering Functions Adjusting the Focus Limit Resetting to Default Settings Reset Setting the Alarm Checking the Alarm Setting the Alarm Turning the Alarm Off sssssssseessseeessseessseeesneessneeesnieensneeessaeersneetsneees Appendix seessacssseseo List of City Names List of Menu Default Settings Adjustable Rec Mode Menu Items by Shooting Mode Messages Troubleshooting Optional Accessories WARRANTY POLICY Main Specifications 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 camera before you start taking pictures Be sure to read it and follow the instructions Quick Start This
32. uce images more faithful to their intentions Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation All Rights Reserved PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation 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 A Warning These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience serious difficulties if the warnings are not heeded AN Caution These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience minor or middling difficulties or physical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded A Warning Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera High voltages are present within the camera and there is therefore a danger of electric shocks e 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 e To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake keep the SD Memory Card out of the reach of small children Seek medical attention immediately if accidentally swal lowed Use an AC adapter that are of the power and voltage s
33. ultiMediaCard e Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the battery cham ber card cover i f Write pro The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write protect switch tect switch Setting the switch to LOCK protects the existing data by pro Hi hibiting recording of new data deletion of existing data or for matting of the card J Va e The SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard formatted by the other equipment than this camera cannot be used for PC etc Formatting must be done by this camera e 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 multimedia cards or SD Memory Card multimedia cards that have been used on another camera Refer to Formatting a SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard p 126 for instructions on formatting e Never remove the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard during formatting as this may cause the card to be damaged and become unusable e The data on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard may be erased in the fol lowing circumstances Pentax does
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