Home

Asahi Pentax Optio S-40 Operating Manual

1. 6 Playback fi 7 Protect DPOF Slideshow 3sec Resize Copy image sound Digital Filter WENY Exit KWOK Printing Single Images Set the following items for each image Copies Choose the number of copies up to a maximum of 99 EKS Date Specify whether you want the date inserted on the print or not To set the items for images stored in the built in memory check that there is no SD Memory Card inserted in the camera S 1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode S The gt Playback menu appears z 2 Usethe four way controller A V to select DPOF s 3 Press the four way controller gt The DPOF screen appears a 4 Use the four way controller lt gt 100 0001 to choose an image to print then press the four way controller Y The frame moves to Copies 5 Use the four way controller lt gt to choose the number of copies then press the four way controller Y The frame moves to Date 6 Use the four way controller lt gt to choose whether to insert the date or not amp On The date will be imprinted Off The date will not be imprinted 7 Press the OK button Prints can be made according to the settings rs If DPOF settings have already been made for an image the previous memo P A s number of copies and date setting will be displayed To cancel DPOF settings set the number of copies to
2. Date Adjust Date Style mm ddlyy 24h 01 01 2004 00 00 MENU Exit Date Adjust Date Style mm dd yy 12h yy 01 2004 AM 00 00 WOK WEN Exit K OK Date Adjust Date Style mm dd yy 12h 01 110417 2004 AM 00 00 MENY Exit OKOK Date Adjust Date Style mm ddlyy 12h 01 01 2004 AM 00 00 CHOK WENY Exit 8 Repeat Step 7 to change the year hour and minutes Choose AM or PM if you selected 12h in Step 3 9 Press the OK button when you have finished the settings The camera is ready to take pictures If you set the date and time using the MENU button you will return to the Menu screen Press the OK button again 2 3 Q ao a o gt fn Q e When you finish the settings and press the OK button the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds e To set the exact time press the OK button when the time signal on the TV radio etc reaches 00 seconds g memo auton e When the Initial Settings or Date Adjust screen is displayed you can cancel the setting operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing the MENU button In this case the screen will appear next time you turn the camera on e You can change the settings after they have been made Refer to Changing the Date and Time p 110 Yes YOIND Taking Still Pictures Shutter release button Power switch Mode Dial Viewfinder Zoom amp
3. Cancel MENY Exit K 0K To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built in Memory 5 6 7 Buljipa buyjajeq yoeqheld Is Ten CEng Use the four way controller 4 V to select EX 5 and press the OK button Use the four way controller lt gt to select the file to copy Press the OK button The selected file is copied to the built in memory 100 0001 Soe ey pat te C4 Copy this image amp sound gt i If the image has a voice memo attached the voice memo will be copied at the same time as the image e When a file is copied from the SD Memory Card to the built in memory it is assigned a new file name Memo Settings Camera Settings How to call the ti Set up menu Rec Mode MPE 7 MENU Recorded Pixels _ gt Quality Level White Balance Four way controller Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity OK button END Exit MENU button Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built in Memory Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card if you are using a card and all the data in the built in memory if there is no card inserted auto Do not remove the SD Memory Card while the card is being formatted as this may damage the card and render it unusable SD Memory Cards formatted on a PC or device other than the camera cannot be used Be sure to format the card with the camera e Formatting will delete protected dat
4. If the Date Adjust screen appears p 24 Setting the Date and Time If neither screen appears setting is not required Setting the Display Language You can choose the language in which the menus error messages etc are displayed from the following English French German Spanish Italian Russian Chinese traditional and simplified and Japanese 1 Turn the camera on Initial Settings 2 Use the four way controller lt gt fue a PEE to choose the display language Oo The default setting is English 3 Press the OK button WED Exit THOK The Date Adjust screen appears Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style 1 2 o e 5 ps 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y to choose the date and time display style Press the four way controller gt A and VY appear above and below 24h Use the four way controller 4 Y to select 24h 24 hour display or 12h 12 hour display Press the four way controller gt A and VY appear above and below the month Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the month Press the four way controller gt A and Y appear above and below the day Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the day and press the four way controller gt A and Y appear above and below the year Date Adjust Date Style mmidd yy 24h 01 01 2004 MENY Exit
5. Recorded Pixels Still Picture 2304x1728 pixels 2048x1536 pixels 1600x1200 pixels 1024x768 pixels 640x480 pixels Moving Picture 320x240 pixels Sensitivity Auto manual equivalent to ISO 50 100 200 400 File Format Still Picture JPEG Exif2 2 DCF DPOF PictBridge Print Image Matching II Moving Picture AVI Open DML Motion JPEG approx 30 fps with sound Sound WAV PCM system max recording time approx 16 min when using 16 MB SD Memory Card Quality Level Best Better Good Storage Medium Built in memory approx 11 MB SD Memory Card Image Storage Capacity when using 16 MB SD Memory Card Quality Level zez ke Moving Picture Sound Recorded Pixels Best Better Good 320x240 2304 x1728 Approx 5 Approx 10 Approx 15 2048 x1536 Approx 6 Approx 12 Approx 18 1600 x1200 Approx 11 Approx 20 Approx 28 AROR i 1024 x768 Approx 25 Approx 47 Approx 62 640 x480 Approx 57 Approx 89 Approx 119 White Balance Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten Light Fluorescent Light Manual Lens Focal Length 5 8 mm 17 4 mm equivalent to 35 mm 105 mm in 35 mm format Maximum Aperture 2 6 f 4 8 Lens Composition 6 elements in 5 groups two aspherical elements Zoom Type Electrically driven Picture Range 39 5 mm 29 6 mm screen is filled Super Macro mode Lens Barrier Electrically d
6. Setting the Shooting Functions Changing the Mode Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing back or deleting images Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode To change from Capture mode to Playback mode press the gt Playback button To change from Playback mode to Capture mode press the O Playback button or press the shutter release button halfway Selecting the Capture Mode Capture Modes Program mode The basic picture taking mode p 41 You can select the Picture mode according to PICT Picture mode the shooting scene There are ten Picture p 42 modes to choose from Lets the camera set the functions s IN id HulyeL Easy mode automatically p 39 a Portrait mode Lets you take portrait type pictures p 45 A Landscape mode Lets you take landscape views p 45 a Night Scene mode Lets you take dark scenes such as night views p 44 Ra Moving Picture Lets you take moving pictures p 46 mode Lets you take pictures with a variety of special p 54 amp Digital Effect mode effects x 1 Turn the mode dial and match the indicator with one of the following PIPICT mm hE Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode The LCD monitor display changes each time you press the DISPLAY button Display On Shooting information is displayed when the power is turned on 1 Flash mode 2 Drive mode 3 Focus
7. button Switches to Marine Moving Picture mode when pressed while Marine is selected in PICT mode p 43 p 47 Q QG E8H6 OO Playback Mode button Deletes the image displayed on the LCD monitor p 88 Playback button Switches to the Capture mode 1 p 28 Zoom E3 Q button Press Ei during normal playback to display nine images at once p 86 Press Zoom amp 3 Q during zoom playback to change the size of the Zoom Display image displayed on the LCD monitor Fn button Displays the Help screen in mode Four way controller 4 Plays back and pauses a moving picture p 84 Starts and stops playback of a voice memo p 80 lt gt Displays the previous or next image p 28 Y Rotates the image p 29 Stops the moving picture during playback p 84 OK button Selects a menu item p 33 Records or plays back a voice memo DISPLAY button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor p 85 Selects all images for printing or protecting on the DPOF screen and Protect screen p 92 p 96 MENU button Displays the 48 Rec Mode B Playback and i Set up menus p 33 bea Pressing the Playback button does not change the mode to the Capture mode when the camera was turned on in Playback Only mode To switch from Playback Only mode to Capture mode press the power switch to turn the camera off then press it again to turn it on e 0N
8. Make sure that the AC power cable and connecting cable are inserted securely The data may be lost if the cable becomes disconnected while you are taking pictures If the terminal cover on the camera gets caught in the grooves of the DC terminal indicated by in the illustration the DC terminal may become disconnected Take care that the grooves on the DC terminal are not in a position to catch on the terminal cover when using the AC adapter To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock when using the AC adapter be sure to read FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA p 1 Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter D AC5 before using the adapter The batteries inside the camera cannot be recharged by connecting the AC adapter a Installing the SD Memory Card SD Memory Card Card cover This camera uses an SD Memory Card Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted t appears on the LCD monitor or in the built in memory if no card is inserted 3 appears on the LCD monitor Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card 1 Open the card cover 2 Insert the SD Memory Card so the label is facing toward the LCD monitor and push the card in until it clicks 3 Close the card cover To remove the card eject the card by pressing it in the direction indicated by the arrow and pull it out m The number of recordable i
9. Recorded Pixels and Quality Choose the number of recorded pixels and quality best suited to your purpose Higher quality levels and numbers of recorded pixels produce clearer images for printing but the resulting increase in data volume reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level on the O Rec Mode menu Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use Selecting the Recorded Pixels p 63 Selecting the Quality Level p 64 Selecting the Image Quality p 65 2304x1728 Suitable for printing on A4 paper 8 1 2 in x 11 1 2 in 2048x1536 Suitable for printing on A5 paper 1600x1200 Suitable for printing on paper slightly larger than a postcard 1024x768 Suitable for printing on postcards 640x480 Suitable for attaching to e mails or creating websites The default setting is 2304x1728 e Appropriate Quality According to Use kkk Best Lowest compression rate Suitable for photo prints kx Better Standard compression rate Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen Highest compression rate Suitable for attaching to e mails Good or creating websites The default setting is xx Appropriate Quality According to Use Easy Mode sonatas 1S Suitable for printing on large paper such as A4 aaen Suitable for printing on paper slightly larger than a
10. Continuous Shooting mode and Remote Control mode are not available in Marine Moving Picture mode The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Marine Moving Picture mode The histogram cannot be displayed Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode p 59 PICT P 8 2 Am Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the shooting area 1 Press the Zoom 44 button in Capture mode 4 Tele enlarges the subject 64 Wide enlarges the area captured by the camera sainjolg Bulye be When the digital zoom function is disabled you can take pictures at up to three times magnification using the optical zoom When J the digital zoom function is enabled you can combine the digital zoom with the optical zoom to give a maximum zoom magnification equivalent to eight times Digital zoom range When digital zoom is enabled Saving the Zoom Position p 76 You cannot use the optical zoom in Moving Picture mode or Marine w Moving Picture mode Enabling the Digital Zoom Function 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A Y gt to select Digital Zoom eee 3 Use the four way controller lt gt Memory S to select On Stallen 4 Press the OK button ae The camera is ready to take pictures Paton The digital zoom is disabled when yo
11. Four way Controller and Buttons on Back Cover are available in Playback mode Use the four way controller A V Mode Dial Q Auto Select QEn Exit OK Button Down GIFn Exit CKMore to choose the button that you want to be explained This step is omitted if you selected Mode Dial in Step 3 Press the OK button The explanation of the button appears Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back pictures This button changes the Focus mode AF Macro gt Super macro gt infinity Manual focus Fn Exit K Exit Setting the Functions Program Mode In Program mode the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures However you can select other functions such as the flash mode or continuous shooting mode 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Set the functions you want to use Refer to Setting the Shooting Functions p 58 to p 75 for details of how to set the functions 3 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus 4 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken sainjolg Buiye be Taking Still Pictures p 26 j a j Q y O a 5 oO N Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene Picture Mode You can select the Picture mode acco
12. Of the batteries that can be used in this camera only the Ni MH battery can be recharged Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a risk of discoloring If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes do not rub them Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes wash the affected areas thoroughly with water Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke Be careful not to burn yourself during removal Some portions of the camera heat up during use so please take care as there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time Should the LCD be damaged be careful of glass fragments Also be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or eyes or in your mouth About the AC Adapter A Caution Do not place heavy objects on the AC plug cord allow heavy objects to drop onto it or allow the AC plug cord to become damaged due to excessive bending If the AC plug cord becomes damaged consult a PENTAX Service Center Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still plugged in Do not plug in the AC plug cord with wet hands This can cause an electrical shock Do not subject t
13. Q x O a s oO no y eq ejd pue Bulpios9y E Recording and Playback Recording Sound Voice Recording Mode You can record sound The recordable time appears on the LCD monitor according to how much space is available on the SD Memory Card or the built in memory Microphone Speaker _ N oN A f emo Set the mode dial to and press the power switch The recordable time appears on the LCD monitor 1 Remaining recordable time 1 2 Recording time Press the shutter release button Recording starts The self timer lamp and flash status lamp light during recording Press the shutter release button Recording stops The remaining recordable time appears To exit Voice Recording mode turn the camera off Sound is saved in WAVE monaural files The microphone is located on the front of the camera Aim the camera to obtain the best sound Playing Back Sound You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode 1 Press the A Playback button 2 Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to choose the recording to play back 3 Press the four way controller 4 Playback starts e The following operations can be performed during playback Four way controller A Pauses playback rite 04 25 2004 10 25 GC File recording time Zoom E Q button Increases the volume Zoom E3 Q button 444 Reduces t
14. to capture status eee Wode PEM Recorded Pixels 2304 Quality Level kk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering KOH Sensitivity Auto ENY Exit CHOK Rec Mode Ei Recorded Pixels 2304 Quality Level 4 xwj White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering O Sensitivity Auto MENY Exit K OK GRec Mode evi Recorded Pixels 2304 Quality Level 4 gt White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering HO Sensitivity Auto MENY Exit KOK e If you press any buttons before pressing the OK button or the shutter release button to exit the menu any changes you have made to the settings will not be saved e Even after pressing the OK button or the shutter release button to exit the menu if you turn the camera off incorrectly such as by removing the batteries while the camera is turned on any changes you have made to the settings will not be saved suonesado uowwog f Example of Menu Operation suoljeiadQ uowwog a Rec Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU button MENY Exit 6 Rec Mode Menu Rec Mode 7 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENY Exit GRec Mode Recorded Pixels 4 2304 Quality Level baad White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering Q Sensitivity Auto MEN
15. 0 and press the OK button To print images stored in the built in memory according to DPOF settings at a photo processing lab follow the procedure in Copying Files p 105 106 and copy the files from the built in memory to the SD Memory Card first You cannot set the printing service for moving pictures or sound only files Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even if the DPOF setting was made Pictures may not be printed correctly when the camera is connected directly to a PictBridge compatible printer if the number of copies exceeds 500 i Buiyipa bunejaqoeqheld 2 aw Y lt oy D Q x a re 5 m 2 5 a m BiPlayback PAR 7 Slideshow 3sec Resize Copy image sound Digital Filter MENU Exit K OK Printing All Images ak ON foe if amp memo Press the MENU button in Playback mode The gt Playback menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select DPOF Press the four way controller gt The DPOF screen appears Press the DISPLAY button Use the four way controller lt 4 gt 2 to choose the number of copies Or aia You can print up to 99 copies a Press the four way controller Y An oe END Exit KHoK The frame moves to Date Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to choose whether to insert the
16. 3 or Off Change the Shutter Sound and Operation Sound in the same way 5 Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take or play back images y aN The Sound settings are saved when the camera is turned off sbulyjes be How to call the ti Set up menu Rec Mode gt fy MENU Recorded Pixels y 2304 Quality Level wk White Balance AWB Four way controller Focusing Area Multi AE Metering KOH Sensitivity Auto OK button MENU Exit CKOK MENU button Changing the Date and Time You can change the initial date and time settings You can also set the style in which the date appears on the camera Choose mm dd yy dd mm yy or yy mm dd 1 Select Date Adjust on the 11 Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The Date Adjust screen appears Refer to Initial Settings p 23 for the setting procedure Setting the World Time The date and time selected in Initial Settings p 23 serve as the Home wm Time setting You can display the time in a city other than the Home Time city World Time This is useful when taking pictures abroad 1 Select World Time on the i Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt poa T The World Time screen appears City NYC DST o sbulyje City NYC DST MENY Exit KOK fale s ViSet up Format Sound On Date Adjust 5 17 2004 World Time Off
17. 3 Q button LCD monitor DISPLAY button The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions 1 Press the power switch The camera turns on 2 Set the mode dial to 3 Check the image on the LCD monitor The focus frame in the middle of the LCD monitor indicates the zone of automatic focusing You can change the captured area Focus frame by pressing the Zoom 444 4 button 4 enlarges the subject 44 enlarges the area captured by the camera You can check the captured area by looking through the viewfinder amp As there is no focus frame in the viewfinder be sure to check the emo focusing area on the LCD monitor 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus 5 Press the shutter release button fully The image appears on the LCD monitor for 0 5 second Instant Review and is recorded on the SD Memory Card or in the built in memory The green and red lamps on the right of the viewfinder blink alternately while the image is being recorded Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two step action as follows Press halfway The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release button is pressed lightly halfway The shutter speed and aperture settings only appear on the LCD monitor when the shutter release button is pressed halfwa
18. Back Moving Pictures p 84 Enabling the Digital Zoom Function p 50 Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed Recording starts when you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second Pictures will be taken for as long as you keep the button pressed Recording stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button Taking Moving Pictures Underwater Marine Moving Picture Mode You can take moving pictures underwater using the waterproof case optional Use Marine Moving Picture mode to take moving pictures underwater 1 2 3 4 Set the mode dial to PICT Press the four way controller Y The screen for choosing a Picture mode appears Use the four way controller A V to select 8 Press the OK button The Marine mode screen appears sainjolg Buiye i Press the f button The camera switches to Marine Moving Picture mode Press the shutter release button Recording starts You can change the captured area by pressing the Zoom 44 4 button 4 enlarges the subject 44 enlarges the area captured by the camera Press the shutter release button Recording stops 04 25 2004 10 25 sainjolg HulyeL Sound cannot be recorded in Marine Moving Picture mode The optical zoom is not available in Marine Moving Picture mode Only the digital zoom can be used during shooting The flash will not discharge in Marine Moving Picture mode Self timer mode
19. Battery depleted The batteries are exhausted Replace with new batteries If No image to save using rechargeable batteries charge the batteries p 12 Formatting The SD Memory Card or built in memory is being formatted Image folder could not be created The largest file number has been assigned to an image and no more images can be saved Insert a new SD Memory Card or format the SD Memory Card or built in memory p 108 Image amp sound protected The image or sound you are trying to delete is protected Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor when using the PictBridge function No paper in a printer No ink in a printer There is no paper in the printer There is no ink in the printer Printer error An error message has been sent from the printer Image data error A data error message has been sent from the printer Paper stuck The paper in the printer has jammed xipueddy ci xipueddy g Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Camera will not Batteries are not Check batteries are installed If not install turn on installed batteries Batteries are installed incorrectly Check orientation of batteries Reinsert batteries according to the O symbols on the battery compartment p 14 Battery power is low Insert new or charged batteries or use the AC adapter No image on the LCD monitor LCD monitor
20. Bulye be Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the self timer lamp is blinking aN The buttons on the camera can be used in the normal way Ensure that the remote control unit is no more than four meters away from the front of the camera Life of the Battery for the Remote Control Unit A signal can be sent from the remote control unit to the camera approximately 30 000 times Contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center if the battery needs changing A charge is made for changing the battery sainjolg Bulye a Taking Pictures with Color Filters Digital Filter Mode You can take pictures with digital filters in a variety of colors such as red blue and green 1 2 Set the mode dial to Press the four way controller Y The screen for choosing a digital effect mode appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to choose a color filter You can choose from eight color filters black and white sepia red green blue black and white red black and white green and black and white blue You can check the filter effect on the LCD monitor when you choose a color Press the OK button Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken A Taking Two in One Pictures Two in One Mode You can take two images
21. Button p 27 Taking Portrait Pictures Portrait Mode This mode lets you capture your subject in natural colors using the optimal settings 1 Set the mode dial to amp 2 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus 3 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken Using the Shutter Release Button p 27 Taking Moving Pictures Moving Picture Mode This mode lets you take moving pictures Sound can be recorded at the 1 j A j Q y O a 5 oO 1 N same time Set the mode dial to 9 The following information appears on the LCD monitor 1 Flash Off icon 2 Moving Picture mode icon 3 Card Built in memory 4 Recordable time Press the shutter release button Recording starts You can change the captured area by pressing the Zoom 44 4 button 4 enlarges the subject 64 enlarges the area captured by the camera Press the shutter release button Recording stops The flash will not discharge in Moving Picture mode Continuous shooting is not possible in Moving Picture mode The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Moving Picture mode The focus is fixed while recording in Moving Picture mode You cannot use the optical zoom while recording in Moving Picture mode You should compose the picture on the LCD monitor when you use the digital zoom function Playing
22. Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose an image Press 64 E3 on the Zoom E Q button Nine images appear with the selected image in the center Use the four way controller A Y lt P to choose an image When ten or more images have been recorded the previous nine images appear when you press the four way controller lt 4 while image is selected Similarly the next nine images appear when you press the four way controller while image is selected Press 64 E3 on the Zoom E3 Q button The screen returns to full screen display of the selected image Pressing the MENU button or button returns the screen to full screen display of the selected image Selected image You can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card or in the built in memory continuously 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image with which to start the slideshow 2 Press the MENU button gt IPlayback The gt Playback menu appears Protect DPOF 3 Use the four way controller A Y __ slidesnow 438009 Resize to select Slideshow Copy image sound Digital Filter 4 Use the four way controller 4 gt uoci TOK to change the playback interval Choose from the following 1 sec 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec 20 sec 30 sec 5 Press the OK button Start appears on the LCD monitor and playback sta
23. K OK Setting the Quick Zoom Function You can display the image at maximum magnification simply by pressing the Zoom amp Q button once during zoom playback 1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode The gt Playback menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A V to select Quick Zoom 3 Use the four way controller lt gt to select On or Off On Pressing 4 Q on the Zoom E3 Q button once displays the image at maximum magnification Off Pressing 4 Q on the Zoom E3 Q button once magnifies the image in steps 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images aw Y lt oy D Q x rs y 5 m 2 5 a 1 2 3 Playing Back Moving Pictures You can play back moving pictures A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during playback You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode at the same time 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the moving picture to play back Press the four way controller 4 Playback starts N Pa 100 0021 The following operations can be performed during playback Four way controller lt 4 Reverse playback 0E 110525 Four way controller Forward playback Four way controller 4 Pause Zoom button 46 4 Adjusts the volume The following operations can be performed while Pause is engage
24. LCD monitor When using a tripod with the camera be careful not to overtighten the screw in the tripod socket on the camera FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA ceee 1 Care to be Taken During Handling cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 CONTENTS ss iviccreivdectseles ites cseccrdatiseteaset 6 Contents of the Operating Manual ccceeseceeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeees 9 Checking the Contents of the Package 10 Names of Parts eee ell Names of Operating Parts cccccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeneeeeeeae 12 Getting Started 13 Attaching the Straps issii aoaaa aaen aaiae aaaeaii 13 Powering the Camera 14 Installing the Batteries 14 Using the AC Adapter optional 16 Installing the SD Memory Carrd cccccsecceseeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeneees 17 Recorded Pixels and Quality 00 0 eee reece eeeeeeneeeeaeeeee 19 Turning the Camera On and Off 21 Playback Only Mode 4 2 Voice Recording Only Mode 122 Initial Settings oi oa aeaea aenda endea aSa a aa anahi 23 Setting the Display Language cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeteeee 23 Setting the Date and Time ossssessesessesesrnssessssrrrnsrrnsrrenrerrenernns 24 Quick Start 26 Taking Still Pictures e ea di eriden adi iasant 26 Playing Back Still Pictures 28 Playing Back Images ceceeeeeeeeeeees 28 Playing Back the Previous or Next Image 2
25. Languagel S aa English Screen Setting MENU Exit K OK tom Use the four way controller lt gt to select w or W The time in the city selected in World Time is displayed The time in the city selected in Home Time is displayed Press the four way controller v If New York is selected as the World Time city the location of New York is marked on the world map and indicates the current time in New York NYC Use the four way controller lt gt to select the World Time city and press the four way controller Y Use the four way controller lt gt to turn DST 4 On or O Off and press the four way controller Y The frame moves to tt Home Time city The default setting of the t Home Time city is NYC New York Use the four way controller lt gt to change the t Home Time city and choose the DST setting Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take or play back images with the time in the selected city Refer to page 120 for the list of cities and code names on fy 3 Ss Q 7 How to call the ti Set up menu Rec Mode pem MENU Recorded Pixels y 2304 Quality Level kk White Balance AWB Four way controller Focusing Area Multi AE Metering KOH Sensitivity Auto OK button QEN Exit CKOK MENU button Changing the Start up Screen Background Color and Screen Effects 1 Select
26. Warning Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera High voltages are present within the camera and there is therefore a danger of electric shocks If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of for example the camera being dropped please do not under any circumstances touch such exposed portions as there is a danger of receiving an electric shock Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous Please take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake keep the SD Memory Card out of the reach of small children Seek medical attention immediately if accidentally swallowed Use an AC adapter that is of the power and voltage specified for exclusive use with this product The use of an AC adapter other than that specified exclusively for use with this product may cause fire or electric shocks If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell or in the event of any other irregularity stop using the camera immediately remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter and contact your nearest PENTAX service center Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock A Caution Never try to disassemble or short the battery Also do not dispose of the battery in fire as it may explode Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni MH batteries The battery could explode or catch fire
27. alkaline AA lithium AA nickel AA nickel manganese and CR V3 batteries are not rechargeable Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries when the camera is turned on If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time remove the batteries otherwise the batteries may leak If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert new batteries after the camera has been left for a long time without batteries follow the procedure for Setting the Date and Time p 24 Insert the batteries correctly If the batteries are incorrectly oriented malfunction may result e Number of Recordable Images and Playback Time at 25 C with new batteries Image Storage Capacity using the flash for 50 of shots Playback Time CR 3V AA Ni MH batteries Approx 500 pictures Approx 250 pictures Approx 330 minutes Approx 180 minutes AA nickel manganese batteries Approx 130 pictures Approx 120 minutes AA alkaline batteries Approx 50 pictures Approx 35 minutes e The above figures are based on PENTAX measuring conditions and may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions L memo In general battery performance temporarily deteriorates as the temperature decreases When using the camera in a cold environment keep it warm by putting it in your pocket or inside your coat Battery performance that has deteriorated due to low temperature will be res
28. camera is ready to take pictures Si 23044 Pressing the amp Fn button in Easy mode displays the Help screen p 40 n p 2 Ss Q 7 xipueddy g Appendix List of City Codes Refer to the following list of city codes when setting the World Time TYO Tokyo JNB Johannesburg GUM Guam IST Istanbul SYD Sydney CAI Cairo NOU Noumea JRS Jerusalem WLG Wellington MOW Moscow AKL Auckland JED Jeddah PPG Pagopago THR Tehran HNL Honolulu DXB Dubai ANC Anchorage KHI Karachi YVR Vancouver KBL Kabul SFO San Francisco MLE Male LAX Los Angeles DEL Delhi YYC Calgary CMB Colombo DEN Denver KTM Kathmandu MEX Mexico City DAC Dacca CHI Chicago RGN Rangoon MIA Miami BKK Bangkok YTO Toronto KUL Kuala Lumpur NYC New York VTE Vientiane SCL Santiago SIN Singapore ccs Caracas PNH Phnom Penh YHZ Halifax SGN Ho Chi Minh BUE Buenos Aires JKT Jakarta SAO Sao Paulo HKG Hong Kong RIO Rio de Janeiro PER Perth MAD Madrid BJS Beijing LON London SHA Shanghai PAR Paris MNL Manila MIL Milan TPE Taipei ROM Rome SEL Seoul BER Berlin ADL Adelaide Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera AC adapter D AC5 USB cable I USB7 AV cable I AVC7 Camera case O CC16 Strap O ST20 Remote control unit F Waterproof case O WP3 Products marked with an asterisk a
29. can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor 1 Select Brightness Level on the i Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The Brightness Level screen appears 3 Use the four way controller lt gt sbulyes 5 Brightness Level to adjust the brightness ee a The monitor gets darker as the bar slider moves to the left and brighter as it moves to 4Exit Wok the right 4 Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take or play back images ale 4 iSet up Format Sound On Date Adjust 5 17 2004 World Time Off Languages aa English Screen Setting MENY Exit K OK Changing the Video Output Format You can choose the output format NTSC or PAL for taking or playing back images on a TV 1 Select Video Out on the 1i Set up menu 2 Usethe four way controller lt gt to select NTSC or PAL Choose the video output format to match the output format of the TV 3 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images sbuiyes How to call the ti Set up menu MENU gt Four way controller i OK button MENU button Rec Mode pem 7 Recorded Pixels 2304 Quality Level wk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering KOH Sensitivity Auto WENY Exit K OK Changing the USB Connection Mode You can change the USB connection mode depending on whether the US
30. date or not amp On The date will be imprinted Off The date will not be imprinted Press the OK button Prints can be made according to the settings The number of copies specified in the DPOF settings applies to all the images Before printing check that the number is correct e Pictures may not be printed correctly when the camera is connected directly to a PictBridge compatible printer if the number of copies exceeds 500 e Settings for single images are cancelled when settings are made for all images DPOF settings are not possible for moving pictures or sound only files Direct Printing Using PictBridge By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB cable I USB7 supplied with the camera you can print images directly from the camera without using a PC Select the images you want to print and the number of copies on the camera after it has been connected to the printer Futon You are recommended to use the AC adapter D AC5 optional while the camera is connected to the printer The printer may not work properly or the image data may be damaged if the batteries run out of power while the camera is connected to the printer The focus status lamp and flash status lamp blink slowly while data is being transferred from the camera to the printer Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer Depending on the type of printer not all the settings made on the c
31. does not affect the customer s statutory rights e 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 C The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community xipueddy cj gt 3 3 5 B x For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that
32. in succession and place them side by side to form a single picture The first image is positioned in the left half of the picture and the second image in the right half 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Press the four way controller Y The screen for choosing a digital effect mode appears 3 Use the four way controller A V to select amp amp Two in One 4 Press the OK button The screen for taking the first image Shoot area by appears BEA halves amp join 5 Take the first image Make sure that the subject is positioned in the left half of the screen and press the shutter release button When you have taken the first image it appears in the left half of the picture 6 Take the second image Make sure that the subject is positioned in the right half of the screen and press the shutter release button When you have taken the second image the two images are combined to form one picture and the screen returns to Step 5 To cancel Two in One mode change to wmo another mode s 1N ld UIYeL a sainjolg HulyeL a A Taking Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist Mode You can take a number of images and join them together to form a panorama picture The panorama software supplied with the camera ACDSee for PENTAX and a computer are necessary for joining the images The Panorama Assist mode enables you to overlap the edges of the images so that they are easier to join together into a pano
33. mode 4 Capture mode 5 Focus frame 6 Card Built in memory 7 Remaining number of recordable images 8 Date and time 9 Battery level indicator Histogram Display The brightness distribution of the image is displayed The horizontal axis of the histogram shows the brightness darkest at the left end and brightest at the right end and the vertical axis shows the number of pixels sainjolg Bulye bs 1 White balance 2 Recorded pixels 3 Quality level 4 Sensitivity 5 Histogram 6 AE metering Grid Display A grid appears to help you compose your pictures Display Off No shooting information is displayed The focus frame appears in Autofocus mode e If any of the modes are changed such as the flash mode the mode you have changed appears for a few seconds LCD Monitor Off LCD Monitor Off The LCD monitor turns off The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in 9 Display On or amp mode Saving the Display Mode p 76 sainjolg HulyeL g Je PICT P 8 a Am Selecting the Focus Mode Focus mode No icon Autofocus mode The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Use this mode when the distance to the subject is more than 40 cm 16 in v Macro mode This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx 18 cm 50 cm 7 in 20 in The camera focuses on the object in the
34. postcard 1600x1200 Suitable for printing ordinary sized photos 640480 sek Suitable for viewing on a computer The default setting is Super The number of recorded pixels and quality are set together in Easy memo mode p 65 2 3 Q o S ps Qa payieys Buya H The Number of Recordable Images by Size and Quality Quality Level eae kk Moving Picture Sound Recorded Pixels Best Better Good 320x240 2304x1728 Approx 5 Approx 10 Approx 15 2048x1536 Approx 6 Approx 12 Approx 18 1600x1200 Approx 11 Approx 20 Approx 28 Approx 33 sec Approx 16 min 1024x768 Approx 25 Approx 47 Approx 62 640x480 Approx 57 Approx 89 Approx 119 The above table indicates the approx number of images when using a 16MB SD Memory Card The above table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject shooting conditions capture mode SD Memory Card etc Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch Playback button 1 Press the power switch The camera turns on The lens cover opens and the lens extends when the camera is turned on 2 Press the power switch again The camera turns off Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode p 58 Taking Pictures p 39 Playback Only Mode When the camera is turned on in the Playback Onl
35. that of the original image e You cannot select a higher quality than that of the original image Ga lt DiPlayback PA Protect DPOF Slideshow 3sec Resize Copy image sound Digital Filter MENU Exit K OK Editing Pictures with Digital Filters The digital filters consist of eight color filters black and white sepia red green blue black and white red black and white green black and white blue a soft filter and three illustration filters The Digital Filter mode enables you to edit pictures using these filters When the special effect has been created the image appears on the LCD monitor and is saved 1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode The gt Playback menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A Vv pa to select Digital Filter Protect DPOF Playback Slideshow 3sec Resize Copy image sound Digital Filter gt MENY Exit KOK 3 Press the four way controller gt An image that can be edited with the digital filters appears aw D lt oy D Q x o o y 5 m 2 5 a 4 Use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image to edit Buryipa 6unsjeqpjoeqheld Is Use the four way controller 4 V to choose a digital filter The filter effect is created and the image appears on the LCD monitor The example shows an image with illustration filter 1 effect Press
36. walls etc dark objects finely patterned objects fast moving objects scenery through window or net etc Lock focus on another object located at same distance press shutter release button halfway then aim at target and press shutter release button fully or use Manual Focus mode Subject is not in focusing Position subject in focus frame focusing area area in middle of LCD monitor If the subject is outside the focusing area aim the camera at the subject and lock the focus press shutter release button halfway then compose picture and press the shutter release button fully Subject is too close Set focus mode on amp Macro or g amp Super Macro p 60 Focus mode is set on Normal pictures will be out of focus if amp Macro or g amp Super taken with focus mode set on amp Macro Macro or s amp Super Macro Flash mode is set to Off Set to Auto or p 62 The Capture mode is set Flash will not discharge in these modes to 2 or Hf in PICT mode Continuous Shooting or Infinity Landscape mode Zoom will not work Focus mode is set on Zoom does not function in Super Macro Super Macro mode xipueddy ci xipueddy l Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built in zoom lens Effective Pixels 4 0 megapixels Sensor 4 23 megapixels total pixels 1 2 5 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter
37. 0 a s no 1 O N O Press the four way controller 4 in Capture mode to display 2 on the LCD monitor Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus Press the shutter release button fully Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button You can continue shooting until the built in memory or the SD Memory Card is full The interval will vary according to the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level settings The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode Continuous shooting is not possible in Moving Picture mode Marine Moving Picture mode Panorama Assist or Two in One The focus exposure and white balance are locked with the first image PENTAX a PICT P 8 2 Am Using the Remote Control Unit optional You can switch the drive mode to Remote Control mode and take pictures using the remote control unit F optional 1 Press the four way controller A in Capture mode to display i or i on the LCD monitor The self timer lamp blinks slowly and the camera is ready to take the picture 2 Press the shutter release button on the remote control unit iss The self timer lamp blinks rapidly and the picture is taken after approximately three seconds i The picture is taken immediately sainjolg
38. 8 Rotating the Displayed Image cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeee 29 Common Operations 30 Using the Button Functions Capture Mode 000 Playback Mode Voice Recording Mode a Using the Menus siaaa eaaa Aaaa aaa aa aotan o aaia How to Use the MenuSsisinisaninnsiannsisni anitae Example of Menu Operation Enlarging a Menu Display ae MOU ISU ics teieceiestaenncyeventuncedtevburadpntsavencunedficevesragarhadencesee E AEri Taking Pictures Setting the Shooting FUNCtIONS ccceccseseeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeees 39 Letting the Camera Set the Functions Easy Mode 00 39 Using the Help Function c cccccceeseeeeceeeceeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseneeeeenaees 40 Setting the Functions Program Mode c cccceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeee 41 Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene PictureMode Esiteni rit manieira anei aaide 42 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes Night Scene Mode 44 Taking Landscape Views Landscape Mode 45 Taking Portrait Pictures Portrait Mode 45 Taking Moving Pictures Moving Picture Mode 46 Using the ZOOM sirasi epii kssin daa i E aia aa ea AA E E anta AE 49 Using the Self TiMmeT iaeano eaaa ana ta taaan 51 Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Mode 52 Using the Remote Control Unit optional 53 Taking Pictures with Color Filters Digital Filt
39. B cable is to be connected to a printer PictBridge or a computer Select USB Connection on the 1i Set up menu 1 2 Press the four way controller gt The USB connection mode selection screen appears Use the four way controller A Y to select PC or PictBridge Press the OK button twice USB Connection el PictBridge WEN Exit CKOK The camera is ready to be connected to the computer or printer Do not connect the camera to your PC while PictBridge is selected for the USB connection mode Refer to Viewing Digital Camera Images on a PC for instructions on connecting the camera to a printer or computer ale 4 iSet up Format Sound On Date Adjust 5 17 2004 World Time Off Languages aa English Screen Setting MENU Exit K OK Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time 1 Select Auto Power Off on the ti Set up menu 2 Use the four way controller lt gt to select 3 min 5 min or Off 3 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images i The Auto Power Off function will not work when the USB cable is connected Resetting to Default Settings Reset You can reset all the settings other than the date adjust language 3 and world time Select Reset on the i Set up menu Press the four way controller gt The Re
40. Focusing Area A WO N to change the quality level AE Metering Sensitivit Press the OK button END Exit The camera is ready to take the picture kA The Quality Level setting is saved when the camera is turned off Recorded Pixels and Quality p 19 GRec Mode Image Quality 4 Super Image setting for medium print size approx 13x18cm 5 x7 2048x1536 z MENU Exit K OK Selecting the Image Quality You can set the recorded pixels and quality together in Easy mode The combination of recorded pixels and quality for each setting is shown below Image Quality Setting Recorded Pixels Quality Use Superior 2304x1728 Suitable for printing on large paper such as A4 Suitable for printing on paper slightly larger Super 2048x1536 kk than a posteard Normal 1600x1200 Suitable for printing ordinary sized photos Economy 640x480 Suitable for viewing on a computer Set the mode dial to Press the MENU button in Capture mode The Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y Sean a A WO Na to select Image Quality Image Quality 4 Super Use the four way controller lt 4 gt Image Salting tar medium a print size to change the setting approx 13x18cm 5 x7 2048x1536 x Press the OK button TEND Exit GOK The camera is ready to take the picture Ia T
41. G O suoneiadg uowwog i Q 3 3 3 e 5 z a O Voice Recording Mode Shutter release button When pressed starts recording and when pressed again stops recording p 78 Playback button Switches to the Playback mode When pressed again returns to Voice Recording mode p 78 Four way controller in Playback Only mode 4 Starts playback When pressed again pauses playback p 79 4 gt Selects a file recorded before playback MENU button When pressed during standby or before playback displays the P Playback and ti Set up menus p 37 Using the Menus When you press the MENU button the menus appear on the LCD monitor You can set functions save the settings and change the camera settings on these menus How to Use the Menus When you are making settings from a menu a guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor 1 To set the Quality Level on the I Rec Mode menu Bi Press the MENU button The menu screen appears The 6 Rec Mode menu is selected Press the four way controller Y You can choose an item Press the four way controller Y The frame moves to Quality Level Use the four way controller lt gt to change the setting The quality changes each time the four way controller is pressed Press the OK button or the shutter release button The setting is saved and the screen returns
42. Japan Thank you for buying the PENTAX Optio S40 Digital Camera Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions Keep this manual safe as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera s capabilities Regarding copyrights Images taken using the Optio S40 that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act Please take care as there are even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations industrial enterprise or as items for display Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act and care should be taken here also To users of this camera e There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology Although the level of functioning pixels is 99 99 or better you should be aware that 0 01 or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not However this has no effect on the recorded image Regarding trademarks The SD l
43. M ad a OF v DISPLAY button MENU button Fn button Guide Indications A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during operation The buttons are indicated as shown below Four way controller 4 A Zoom f3 Q button Four way controller Y v When digital zoom is enabled Q Four way controller 4 lt DISPLAY button Four way controller gt gt f button MENU button MENU OK button OK Fn button IFN Getting Started Attaching the Strap Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop payeys Bunje9 R Powering the Camera papyeys 6uyje5 6 Ne a Lita ZOL Lina ZON when using AA batteries when using a CR V3 battery Installing the Batteries Insert the batteries in the camera Use two AA alkaline AA lithium AA Ni MH AA nickel or AA nickel manganese batteries or one CR V3 battery 1 Open the battery cover Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and flip the cover open Insert the batteries according to the and indicators on the battery chamber 2 3 Close the battery cover and slide it back into place to lock it _ If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period use of the ww AC adapter D AC5 optional is recommended p 16 Futon AA
44. No The file number is saved If a new SD Memory Card v is inserted file numbers are assigned sequentially im e Menu items not included in Memory will also be saved in the settings selected on the menus for each function when the camera is turned off The zoom position setting in the digital zoom range will not be saved even if Zoom Position is set to amp On in Memory Setting MF to amp On sets Zoom Position to amp On at the same time Zoom Position can also be set to amp On independently of MF Press the MENU button in Capture mode The Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select Memory Press the four way controller gt The Memory menu appears Use the four way controller 4 V to choose an item Use the four way controller lt gt to select w On or Off Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take the picture Rec Mode PEAR Recorded Pixels 2304 Quality Level wk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering C Sensitivity Auto QEN Exit WOK GRec Mode Ai Digital Zoom Mw Instant Review 0 5sec Memory gt Sharpness 0 Saturation Contrast MENY Exit KOK Memory Flash 4 Dl White Balance oO EV Compensation o Focusing Area O AE Metering M Sensitivity o EN Exit KWOK j a j
45. PENTAX Corporation 2 36 9 Maeno cho Itabashi ku Tokyo 174 8639 JAPAN http www pentax co jp PENTAX Europe GmbH European Headquarters Julius Vosseler Strasse 104 22527 Hamburg GERMANY http www pentax co uk PENTAX France S A S 12 14 rue Jean Poulmarch 95106 Argenteuil Cedex FRANCE PENTAX Benelux B V for Netherlands Spinveld 25 4815 HR Breda NETHERLANDS H http www pentax nl D O for Belgium amp Luxembourg Weiveldlaan 3 5 1930 Zaventem BELGIUM http www pentax be m PENTAX Schweiz AG Widenholzstrasse 1 Postfach 367 8305 Dietlikon SWITZERLAND Operating Manual http www pentax ch PENTAX Scandinavia AB P O Box 650 75127 Uppsala SWEDEN http www pentax se PENTAX U S A Inc 600 12 Street Suite 300 Golden Colorado 80401 U S A http www pentax com PENTAX Canada Inc 1770 Argentia Road Mississauga Ontario L5N 3S7 CANADA http www pentaxcanada ca Digital Camera HQ http Awww pentaxeurope com O Germany http www pentax de Le PENTAX U K Limited PENTAX House Heron Drive Langley Slough Berks T SL3 8PN U K G A Q for your precious moments Printed on recycled paper ae To ensure the best performance from e Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice your camera please read the Operating 57351 Copyright PENTAX Corporation 2004 PictBridge Manual before using the camera 01 200402 Printed in
46. Screen Setting on the i Set up menu Press the four way controller gt Selling The Screen Setting screen appears Sarerea 7 Background color 1 Screen effect Mw MEND Exit CHOK Changing the Start up Screen You can display an image recorded with the camera as the welcome screen when the camera is turned on 3 Use the four way controller A V to select Start up Screen 4 Press the four way controller gt The Change Start up screen appears sbulyes Change Start up Screen Start up Screen lt R gt 5 Use the four way controller lt gt to select w On or o Off Optio m On Displays the start up screen GER Ext image COK Off Hides the start up screen 6 Press the DISPLAY button 7 Use the four way controller lt gt to choose an image for the start up screen fale ViSet up Format Sound On Date Adjust 5 17 2004 World Time Off Languages aa English Screen Setting MENU Exit K OK 8 Press the OK button four times The camera is ready to take or play back images L Once the start up screen has been set it will not be deleted even if the formatted p 117 Changing the Background Color original image is deleted or the SD Memory Card or built in memory is You can choose the background design and color of the LCD monitor 3 Use the four way controller A
47. Y Exit K OK Rec Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity 4 Autop END Exit K OK Iv To the next screen P Playback Menu O DiPlayback gt T 7 Protect DPOF Slideshow 3sec Resize Copy image sound Digital Filter 4 MENY Exit CKK Y Playback DPOF Slideshow 3sec Resize Copy image sound Digital Filter Protect gt WENY Exit KWOK ti Set up Menu fale H YjSet up Format Sound On Date Adjust 5 17 2004 World Time Off Language aa English Screen Setting MENY Exit OKOK Date Adjust 5 17 2004 World Time Off Languagel S aa English Screen Setting Al Iv To the next screen ih The Rec Mode menu appears when you press the MENU button in Capture mode and the gt Playback menu appears when you press MENY Exit KOK Al lv To the next screen the MENU button in Playback mode suoneiadg uowwog be Enlarging a Menu Display Pressing the zoom button 4 while a menu is displayed enlarges the menu Press 44 to return to the original display Example of Menu Operation Rec Mode Rec Mode ic Recorded Pixels a Q Quality Level White Balance Quality Level Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENY Exit K OK Rec Mode Rec
48. a too Select Format on the 1i Set up menu Press the four way controller gt on 5 e o 1 2 The Format screen appears All data deleted 3 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Format 4 Press the OK button GE Exit THOK Formatting starts When formatting is completed the camera is ready to take pictures fale YiSet up Format Sound On Date Adjust 5 17 2004 World Time Off Languages aa English Screen Setting MENY Exit K OK Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the playback volume and the volume of operation sounds such as the start up sound shutter sound and key operation sound You can also change the type of sound 1 Select Sound on the i Set up menu Volume 4 Q Choosing 00 turns the volume off Start up Sound Any other setting adjusts the volume rola ted peration Sound accordingly 2 Press the four way controller gt The Operation Sound screen appears MENY Exit Changing the Volume 3 Press the four way controller A V to select Volume 4 Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to adjust the volume 5 Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take or play back images Changing the Type of Start up Sound Shutter Sound and Key Operation Sound 3 Use the four way controller A V to select Start up Sound 4 Use the four way controller lt gt to select 1 2
49. amera such as image quality and DPOF settings may be valid Pictures may not be printed correctly when the camera is connected directly to a PictBridge compatible printer if the number of copies exceeds 500 Connecting the Camera to the Printer 1 Select PictBridge for USB Connection on the ti Set up menu Changing the USB Connection Mode p 116 2 Connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable supplied with as the camera pa w D lt D Q x fl iw o D 2 5 m 2 3 a The PictBridge menu appears ErintwiiDROr settings CHOK Do not connect the camera to your PC while PictBridge is selected for the USB connection mode Bulypa Gunsjeqpoeqheld Is Printing Single Images 1 oO ez Use the four way controller 4 Y A to select Print One rin Press the OK button Om i Print w DPOF settings The Print One screen appears W0K Use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image to print Use the four way controller 4 Y to choose the number of copies You can print up to 99 copies EDEN Topin Use the DISPLAY button to choose whether to insert the date or not w On The date will be imprinted Off The date will not be imprinted Press the OK button Prints will be made according to the settings To cancel printing during operation press the MENU button Printing All Images 1 Use the four way contro
50. amera is ready to take or play back images MENY Exit KOK fee H iSet up Format Sound On Date Adjust 5 17 2004 World Time Off Languages aa English Screen Setting MENU Exit K OK fens Only one function can be registered on each key of the four way controller You can choose from the following ten functions Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Sharpness Saturation Contrast and EV Compensation Select Off if you do not want to register a function EV Compensation and must be registered as a pair with on A and on Y or on lt 4 and on P Itis not possible to register only EV Compensation or or to reverse the plus minus functions Functions cannot be registered in Easy mode Retrieving a Function 1 en Press the Fn button in Capture mode The functions registered on the four way controller A Y lt gt appear Use the four way controller A V lt gt tochoose the registered Bae function and change the setting Pressing the DISPLAY button when EV Compensation is registered on the four way controller displays a histogram showing the EV setting p 75 To adjust the white balance select amp manual and press the OK button when White Balance is registered p 67 Press the Fn button or the shutter release button The setting is saved and the
51. autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway 7 Super Macro mode This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx 6 cm 20 cm 2 4 in 8 in The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Infinity Landscape mode This mode is used for taking distant objects MF Manual Focus mode Adjust the focus manually with the four way controller T emo Press the four way controller gt in Capture mode The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon appears on the LCD monitor The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected focus mode e The default setting is Autofocus mode e The zoom is fixed at the middle position and only the digital zoom can be used in Super Macro mode If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder when the focus mode is set to Macro or Super Macro the range of the resulting picture will differ from what was seen in the viewfinder Be sure to check the image on the LCD monitor Manual Focus When the mode is set to MF Manual Focus the central portion of the picture is enlarged to full screen on the LCD monitor for focus adjustment Pressing the four way controller A W displays the indicator on the LCD monitor Use the indicator as a guide while adjusting the focus with the four way controller A Y Indicator After the focus is
52. 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 S40 Contact person Customer Service Manager Date and Place February 2004 Colorado
53. ction Flash Modes Auto Flash Off Flash On Auto Red eye Reduction Flash On Red eye Reduction Working Range Wide approx 0 2 m 3 5 m 5 8 mm ISO 200 Tele approx 0 2 m 2 0 m 17 4 mm ISO 200 Drive Modes Single frame Continuous 3 sec Remote Control Instant Remote Control 10 sec Self timer 2 sec Self timer Self Timer Electronic control type delay time approx 10 sec 2 sec Time Function World Time setting for 62 cities 28 time zones Remote Control Unit Built in receiver transmitter sold separately Power Supply Two AA batteries alkaline lithium nickel manganese Ni MH one lithium battery CR V3 AC adapter optional Battery Life Approx 500 at 25 C with LCD monitor on flash fired for 50 of pictures shots and using a lithium battery CR V3 in accordance with PENTAX measuring conditions In Out Port USB AV terminal PC communication type USB 1 1 external power supply terminal Video Output Format NTSC PAL Size 89 W x 58 5 H x 25 5 D mm excluding operating members and projections gt 3 3 5 a x Weight 125 g excluding batteries and SD Memory Card Weight When Shooting 175 g including batteries and SD Memory Card Accessories Two AA nickel manganese batteries USB cable software CD ROM AV cable strap operating manual gt 3 3 5 2 x WARRANTY POLICY All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide pho
54. d Four way controller 4 Frame reverse Four way controller gt Frame forward Four way controller 4 Releases the Pause function Press the four way controller Y Playback stops and the screen returns to the start playback screen Press the gt Playback button The camera returns to Capture mode Buryipa Gujejeqpjoeqheld Is A O Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in Playback mode Pressing the DISPLAY button changes the display mode Display On Shooting information is displayed 1 Protect icon 2 Voice Memo icon 3 Folder name and file name 4 Card Built in memory icon 5 Four way controller operation guide 6 Shooting date and time 7 Battery level indicator 8 Aperture 9 Shutter speed Histogram Display The brightness distribution of the image is displayed The horizontal axis of the histogram shows the brightness darkest at the left end and brightest at the right end and the vertical axis shows the number of 100 0004 thy Ce a pixels 1 Recorded pixels 2 Quality 3 White balance 4 AE metering 5 Sensitivity 6 Histogram Display Off No shooting information is displayed Display On Saving the Display Mode p 76 Bulyipa Bunajeq oeqhelg 2 Buryipa 6unejeqjoeqheld Is Nine Image Display You can display nine images at the same time 1 2 oe
55. displaying the Delete screen with Delete or Delete All Quick Delete highlighted when ON is selected p 89 i Set up Menu Item Description Page Format For formatting the SD Memory Card or built in memory p 108 For adjusting the playback volume and setting the type and Sound volume of start up sound shutter sound key operation p 109 sound etc Date Adjust For adjusting the date time and date style p 110 World Time For setting the world time p 110 Language 35 For changing the language in which menus and messages p 114 appear F For selecting the start up screen background color and Screen Setting screen effects p 112 Brightness Level For changing the brightness of the LCD monitor p 114 Video Out For setting the video output format p 115 USB Connection For changing the USB connection mode p 116 Auto Power Off For turning off the power automatically after a fixed time p 117 i For registering a function on the four way controller Fn Setting Av 4b p 118 Reset For returning the camera settings to defaults p 117 Taking Pictures Setting the Shooting Functions Letting the Camera Set the Functions Easy Mode Cm Easy mode is the simplest way to take pictures without having to set any functions The camera automatically chooses the optimal settings for the shooting scene when the shutter release button is pressed halfway 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Press the shutter release button halfway The focu
56. e the old voice memo and record a new one p 89 Baton A voice memo cannot be added to protected O n images yoeghe g pue Bulpiosay 2 Bulppa Gunsjeqpoeqheld Is Playback Deleting Editing Playing Back Images LB Playback button Playing Back Still Pictures Press the gt Playback button Refer to Playing Back Images p 28 for instructions Zoom Display You can display images magnified up to 12 times A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during magnification 1 N ie Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image to magnify Press Q onthe Zoom E Q button The image is magnified 1x to 12x Holding 4 down the button changes the magnification f continuously The following operations can be performed while the magnified image is displayed Four way controller A lt 4 gt Moves the position to be magnified Zoom Q button 4 Makes the image bigger Zoom E3 Qy button 444 Makes the image smaller DISPLAY button Turns the guide marks on off Press the MENU button Zoom playback ends e Moving pictures cannot be magnified e Pressing the B Playback button does not change the mode to the Capture mode when the camera is turned on in Playback Only mode Turn the camera off then turn it on again G DiPlayback PAN 7 Slideshow 3sec Resize Copy image sound Digital Filter QEN Exit
57. eful to know caution indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera The icons above the title show the Capture modes that can PICT amp activate the function P A 72 08 amp EX P s Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Strap Optio S40 O ST20 S SW16 Oe AV cable USB cable I AVC7 I USBT Two AA batteries PENTAX PENTAX Optio 40 Viewing Your Dita Sanaa tgs a Operating Manual Operating Manual this manual PC Connection Manual Items marked with an asterisk are also available as optional accessories For other optional accessories refer to Optional Accessories p 121 Names of Parts Front Shutter release button Remote control receiver Self timer lamp Power switch Flash Speaker Viewfinder Microphone Lens PC AV terminal DC input terminal Terminal cover Back Viewfinder Focus status lamp green Mode dial Flash status lamp red Strap lug Card cover Battery cover LCD monitor Tripod socket Names of Operating Parts button Power switch Shutter release button Zoom 44 4 E3 Q button LB Playback button OK button Four way controller lt 4 4 gt MF
58. eict destecessncees 79 Adding Sound Voice Memo to Images 80 Recording a Voice Memo 5 80 Playing Back a Voice Me MO cccseeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteneeeeteaees 81 Playback Deleting Editing 82 Playing Back Images ccsceseessseeeeseeeseeeesseessceeesneseeeseseeseneenseeseees 82 Playing Back Still Pictures o oo eee cee teeters seers teeeeeteees 82 Zoom Display 0 ceee 82 Playing Back Moving Pictures A A NA Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode 0008 85 Nine Image Display ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeteeeseteeeeeeeees 86 Slideshow 87 Deleting cccsccccseseeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeseeeeeneeens 88 Deleting Single Images and Sounds 88 Deleting All IMaQeS ccceeceeeeeeeceeeneeeteeaeeeteneeeeeaeees 90 Protecting Images and Sounds from Deletion Protect 91 Viewing Images ON a TV ceccceseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneseeeeeseeeeeeeeees 93 Setting the Printing Service DPOF 94 Printing Single Images 0 94 Printing All Images 96 Direct Printing Using PictBridge ccccscccesseeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 97 Connecting the Camera to the Printer cccssceeeeeeeeeteeeeeeee 97 Printing Single Images 008 98 Printing All Images c eee 99 Printing Using the DPOF Settings ccccceceecceeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeteees 99 Disconnecting the Camera from t
59. emory to change the setting from Saturation Normal to m High or e E Low 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture k Any changes made to the Contrast setting are invalid in PICT a and amp modes e The Contrast setting is saved when the camera is turned off maRec Mode PER Recorded Pixels 7 2304 Quality Level wk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering O Sensitivity Auto QEN Exit COK PICT 0 a Am Setting the Exposure EV Compensation You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 3 Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A Y a to select EV Compensation EV Compensation 4 0 0 gt 3 Use the four way controller lt gt to change the EV setting To brighten set a positive value To darken set a negative value You can choose the EV setting in the range of 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV in 1 3 EV steps 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture Fh j Q z O s oO no MENY Exit K OK Baton The AE Metering mode is either center weighted or spot when the EV setting is adjusted barra EV Compensation is registered on the four way controller lt gt in the Fn Setting default se
60. er Mode 54 Taking Two in One Pictures Two in One Mode 55 Taking Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist Mode 56 Setting the Shooting Functions ccccsessceeeseeeeeeee 58 Changing the Mode 58 Selecting the Capture Mode cccceeeeeeeteeeees 58 Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode 59 Selecting the Focus Mode cccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 60 Selecting the Flash Mode 62 Selecting the Recorded Pixels Selecting the Quality Level Selecting the Image Quality 65 Adjusting the White Balance ccccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeneeeeeeneeeees 66 Changing the Focusing Area cccccccsceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeseeeeeeeae 68 Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure AE Metering sesse A aed tbe nie PA feu 69 Setting the Sensitivity ec eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee xaO Setting the Instant Review Time Instant Review 71 Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness 12 Setting the Color Saturation Saturation 13 Setting the Image Contrast Contrast 14 Setting the Exposure EV Compensation 15 Saving the SettingS ccscccceseceeeseeeeeeeeeees 76 Saving the Menu Items Memory cccceceeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeee 76 Recording and Playback 78 Recording Sound Voice Recording Mode cssscssseeeseeeeeee 78 Playing Back Sound a eaa ae aaa eae ora inet ceetedadeie
61. et up menu Step 2 can be Fi omitted 1 p 89 E BiPlayback PAR 7 Protect DPOF Slideshow 3sec Resize Copy image sound Digital Filter MENU Exit K OK Protecting Images and Sounds from Deletion Protect You can protect images and sounds from being accidentally deleted 1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode The gt Playback menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A V to select Protect 3 Press the four way controller gt 4 The Protect screen appears Use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image or sound to protect TEM Exit Call 5 Use the four way controller A V Om ae to select Protect ea appears on the image or sound Select b Protect gt i Unprotect to cancel the Protect setting Rae MENUJE xi te DISP A I w D lt oy D Q x iw 5 m 2 5 Burypa bunejeqpjoeqhe d Is Playback PA y Protect DPOF Slideshow 3sec Resize Copy image sound Digital Filter MENU Exit K OK Protecting All Images and Sounds You can protect all the images and sounds 1 2 ao a A Press the MENU button in Playback mode The gt Playback menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select Protect Press the four way controller gt The Protect screen appears MENUJE X it DISPYA Pres
62. harpness and white balance are automatically set to the optimal settings for each mode You cannot change the settings e You can switch to Marine Moving Picture mode the best mode for taking moving pictures underwater by selecting lt 8 Marine mode then pressing p 47 sainjolg Buiye be Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes Night Scene Mode O You can take pictures of dark scenes such as nightscapes with the appropriate settings The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes To prevent camera shake secure the camera on a tripod or other surface 1 Set the mode dial to s 2 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus 3 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken s IN id HulyeL 07411215 112101074 025 Using the Shutter Release Button p 27 Total recording time will be longer when the picture is taken at slower shutter speed because the noise reduction activates to reduce noise Taking Landscape Views Landscape Mode This mode lets you take landscape views using the optimal settings 1 Set the mode dial to sd 2 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus 3 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken sainjolg Bulyel f Using the Shutter Release
63. he Image Quality function is only available in Easy mode In other modes set the recorded pixels and quality level separately p 63 64 j A j Q X O a s oO N j a j Q y O a 5 oO N Rec Mode pem 7 Recorded Pixels 2304 Quality Level wk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering O Sensitivity Auto QEN Exit WOK P n Adjusting the White Balance You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting White Balance AWB Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically x Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight On Shade Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other fs Tungsten Light tungsten light z oe Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light Use this mode when taking pictures by adjusting the white balance manually 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select White Balance Press the four way controller gt The White Balance screen appears Use the four way controller A V to change the setting Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take the picture B Manual White Balance a A O N Saving
64. he Printer 100 Editing Images ccscecccesseeeeseeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeee 101 Changing the Image Size and Quality Editing Pictures with Digital Filters 103 COpying Files ceccceeseeeeseeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeseeeeeseeaeeaseeeeessaeeeaseaeeeass 105 Settings 108 Camera Settings uccciccccescscivcniccecssteveenteceessteedestcueesstecessneceenetbessnenesens 108 Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built in Memory 108 Changing the Sound SettingS cccccceeseseeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeneeeeeeee 109 Changing the Date and Time i Setting the World Time Changing the Start up Screen Background Color and Sereen Effects isevecassecestevveda seks castiecd n Aa haa 112 Changing the Display Language 114 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor 114 Changing the Video Output Format wl 15 Changing the USB Connection Mode 116 Setting Auto Power Off 000 wi TAT Resetting to Default Settings Reset cccceseeesseeeeeeeeeeeees 117 Registering Functions cccccccceeeeeeseeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeneeeesaees 118 Appendix 120 List of City Codes Optional Accessories Messages Troubleshooting Main Specifications oot WARRANTY POLICY erasa a aa aa s Contents of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters 1 The meanings of the symbols used in this operating manual a
65. he product to strong impacts or allow it to drop onto a hard surface This can cause a malfunction Care to be Taken During Handling Take the international warranty card with you when you travel abroad Also take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the package This will be useful if you experience problems abroad When the camera has not been used for a long time confirm that it is still working properly particularly prior to taking important pictures such as at a wedding or during traveling 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 pictures arising from failure of this product The lens on this camera is not exchangeable The lens is not removable Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol benzene Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles which can become very hot inside Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided Remove from case and store in a well ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain water or any other liquid because the camera is not weather water or liquid resistant Should the camera get wet from rain splashing water or any other liquid wipe it off immediatel
66. he volume 4 Press the four way controller Y Playback stops 5 Press the Playback button The camera returns to the Voice Recording mode po Q j Q S a w Y lt tez z x a Q Ss Q o Ss Qa a cI lt o 2 x Adding Sound Voice Memo to Images You can add sound voice memo to a captured image Recording a Voice Memo 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image to which you want to add a voice memo appears on the four way controller operation guide on the LCD monitor if there is no voice memo attached to the displayed i Four way controller Image operation guide Press the OK button Recording of the voice memo starts You can record for up to 30 seconds Press the OK button Recording of the voice memo stops 1 2 3 Playing Back a Voice Memo 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image with the voice memo that you want to play back If 0 appears a voice memo has been recorded for the displayed image 2 Press the four way controller A The voice memo is played back 3 Press the four way controller Y Playback of the voice memo stops Deleting a Voice Memo p 89 basen A voice memo cannot be added to an image which already has a voice emo A memo Delet
67. 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet apareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Memo Memo Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We PENTAX U S A Inc Located at 600 12th Street Suite 300 Golden Colorado 80401 U S A Phone 303 799 8000 FAX 303 790 1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment
68. is set to OFF Press DISPLAY button to turn LCD monitor on p 59 Camera is connected to a PC by the USB cable LCD monitor is off when camera is connected to a PC Camera is connected to aTV LCD monitor is off when camera is connected toa TV Image is displayed but is hard to see Image on LCD monitor may be hard to see when taking pictures outside in sunlight Shutter will not release Flash is charging No available space on SD Memory Card or in built in memory When flash status lamp blinks red flash is charging and no pictures can be taken Lamp lights red when charging is completed Insert SD Memory Card with available space or delete unwanted images p 17 88 Recording Wait until recording is finished Picture is dark Subject is too far away in a dark environment such as a night scene Picture becomes dark if subject is too far away Take picture within range of flash Background is dark When taking a picture of a person against a dark background such as a night scene the person may appear dark if the flash does not reach the background even with the correct exposure Set to 2s mode to ensure both person and background are clear p 58 Flash does not discharge Problem Cause Remedy Subject is not in Subject difficult to focus Subjects difficult to focus on using focus on autofocus objects with little contrast blue sky white
69. ke 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 If your PENTAX was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer s representatives in that country Notwithstanding this your PENTAX returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy In any case however shipping charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender To prove the date of your purchase when required please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year Before sending your equipment for servicing please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer s authorized representatives or their approved repair shops unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer Always obtain a quotation for the service charge and only after you accept the quoted service charge instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing e This warranty policy
70. ller A V to select Print All 2 Press the OK button The Print All screen appears as Print all images 3 Use the four way controller A V ene opies 014 to choose the number of copies otal 20 The number of copies you choose appliesto GARRA Gaprint all the images 4 Use the DISPLAY button to choose whether to insert the date or not w On The date will be imprinted Off The date will not be imprinted 5 Press the OK button All the images will be printed according to the settings To cancel printing during operation press the MENU button Printing Using the DPOF Settings 1 Use the four way controller A V to select Print w DPOF settings 2 Press the OK button The Print w DPOF Settings screen appears Use the four way controller lt gt to check the image and the print settings 3 Press the OK button The selected image will be printed according to the DPOF settings To cancel printing during operation press the MENU button A 100 0001 aw D lt D Q x iw 2 D 2 5 m 2 3 a Buryipa bunejeqpjoeqheld Is Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer Disconnect the camera from the printer when you have finished printing 1 Turn the camera off 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera 3 Disconnect the USB cable from the printer m The camera automatically switches to Capture mode when the USB cableis disconnec
71. mages varies depending on the capacity of the SD Memory Card or built in memory and the selected image size and quality p 19 Data Backup Very occasionally malfunction of the camera may cause data stored in the built in memory to become unreadable As a backup measure we recommend that you download important data to a PC or store the data in a media other than the built in memory payeys uag fd payieys Buje5 6 Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the card cover The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write protect switch Setting the switch to LOCK protects the existing data by prohibiting recording of new data deletion of existing data or J formatting of the card SD amp appears on the LCD monitor Write protect switch when the card is write protected Care should be taken if you remove the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera as the card may be hot Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off while data is being recorded on the card images or voice memos are being played back or the camera is connected to a PC with the USB cable as this may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact Keep it away from water and store away from high temperature Be sure to format unused cards or cards that have been used on another ca
72. mera Refer to Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built in Memory p 108 for instructions on formatting Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable The data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is deleted 1 when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user 2 when the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference 3 when the card has not been used for a long time 4 when the card is ejected the AC adapter is disconnected or the batteries are removed while the data on the card is being recorded or accessed The SD Memory Card has a limited service life If it is not used for a long time the data on the card may become unreadable Be sure to make a backup of important data on a PC Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation When using an SD Memory Card with a slow recording speed recording may stop while you are taking moving pictures even when there is adequate space in the memory or shooting and playback may take a long time For information on compatible memory cards visit the PENTAX website or contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center
73. ogo P is a trademark PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation Optio is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies e This product supports PRINT Image Matching II When used in combination PRINT Image Matching II enables digital still cameras printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation All Rights Reserved PRINT Image Matching II is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation PictBridge allows the user to connect the printer and digital camera directly using the unified standard for the direct printout of images You can print images directly from the camera through a few simple operations There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual are different form the actual product FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but please pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the following symbols during use A Warning These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience serious difficulties if the warnings are not heeded A Caution These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience minor or middling difficulties or physical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded About the Camera A
74. oice memo to delete Press the f button i 100 0001 The Delete screen appears WWE Use the four way controller 4 to Delete sound gt s Delete select Delete sound Cancel Press the OK button The voice memo is deleted Select Delete in Step 3 above to delete both the image and the voice memo Setting the Quick Delete Function When the Quick Delete function is set to On the Delete screen appears with Delete already selected 1 AON Press the MENU button in Playback mode The gt Playback menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Quick Delete Use the four way controller lt gt to select On or Off Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images aw Y lt oy D Q x o D 5 m 2 5 a Deleting All Images You can delete all the images and sounds at once Futon Once deleted images cannot be restored e Protected images and sounds cannot be deleted 1 Press the button twice in Playback mode The Delete All screen appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 to select Ws AII data deleted v 3 Press the OK button BS D lt All the images and sounds are deleted z Delete all images amp O sounds on the memory x card e All data deleted o Cancel D HEN Exit CHOK a m k You can also delete images from Instant Review p 71 S e If Quick Delete is set to On in the fi S
75. orded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENY Exit suoljeladQ uowwog a MENY Exit Recorded Pixels Quality Level kk White Balance AWB Focusing Area 4 Multi AE Metering Ho Sensitivity Auto MENY Exit wWOK A Focusing Area v Multi MENU Exit i If you turn the camera off while still in enlarged display mode the next time you turn the camera on and press the MENU button the menu will be enlarged O Rec Mode Menu Yes Adjustable Any changes made are invalid in PICT A and amp modes No Any changes made are invalid You can change the setting on the menu but any changes you make are invalid in actual operation TA Default PICT a 5 Item Description Setting A 2 Page For selecting the Image Quality number of pixels and Super Yes p 65 image compression rate Recorded For selecting the _ Pixels number of pixels 2304x1728 Yes 320x240 p 63 For selecting the image ad Quality Level compression tate kkk Yes No p 64 For adjusting the color White A AWB balance according to Yes p 66 Balance lighting Auto Focusing For changing the area of Area the autofocus Multiple Yes No p 68 For setting the metering wo AE Metering method to determine the Multi is Yes Yes p 69 exposure Multi segmen
76. p T to select Background Color Start up Screen Background color_4 4 Use the four way controller lt gt screen effect to choose the background color 1 z The background color of the menu changes 5 Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take or play back images MENY Exit Using Screen Effects You can display various animated effects when switching display screens on the LCD monitor no p amp Ss Q 7 3 Use the four way controller A V to select Screen Effect 4 Use the four way controller lt gt to select 4 On or 5 Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take or play back images Off How to call the ti Set up menu Rec Mode pem MENU Recorded Pixels y 2304 Quality Level wk White Balance AWB Four way controller Focusing Area Multi AE Metering KOH Sensitivity Auto OK button QEN Exit CKOK MENU button Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus error messages etc are displayed You can choose from English French German Spanish Italian Russian Chinese traditional and simplified Korean and Japanese 1 Select Language on the ti Set up menu 2 Usethe four way controller lt gt to choose the language 3 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor You
77. pness setting are invalid in PICT A and ax modes e The Sharpness setting is saved when the camera is turned off Rec Mode gt fy Recorded Pixels 7 2304 Quality Level wk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering O Sensitivity Auto QEN Exit WOK You can set the color saturation 1 2 4 Lan a Press the MENU button in Capture mode The B Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller A Y paa to select Saturation Digital Zoom Use the four way controller lt gt emery to change the setting from RU CE Normal to i High or Contrast MENY Exit E Low Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture Any changes made to the Saturation setting are invalid in PICT a and J an modes e The Saturation setting is saved when the camera is turned off sainjolg uUIyeL a Rec Mode gt fy 7 Recorded Pixels 2304 Quality Level kk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering C Sensitivity Auto QEN Exit WOK P Setting the Image Contrast Contrast You can set the image contrast 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode j Fh Q X O a 5 oO 7 The 3 Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Contrast me an 3 Use the four way controller lt gt M
78. rama picture 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Press the four way controller Y The screen for choosing a digital effect mode appears 3 Use the four way controller lt gt to select Ba Panorama Assist a T A A Panorama Assist 4 Press the OK button OKI Dna is 5 Use the four way controller to A choose the direction in which the Set shift images will be joined me lt Joins the images at the left gt Joins the images at the right A Joins the images at the top v Joins the images at the bottom The example shows the images when P is selected i memo n Take the first image Press the shutter release button to take the first image The right edge of the image appears in semi transparent form on the left of the LCD monitor Move the camera to the right and take the second image Move the camera until the semi transparent image and the actual view overlap and press the shutter release button Repeat oaeo Steps 6 and 7 to take the third and subsequent images Press the OK button The screen returns to Step 5 To cancel Panorama Assist mode change to another mode The camera cannot join the images Use the panorama software supplied with the camera ACDSee for PENTAX ACD Photostitcher Refer to Viewing Digital Camera Images on a PC for instructions on creating panorama pictures e Continuous shooting is not possible in Panorama Assist sainyolg Buiye f
79. rding to the shooting scene There are ten available modes in Picture mode Flower default setting Lets you take brightly colored flower pictures a Self portrait Lets you take pictures of yourself or be included in pictures Lets you take photos against dazzling backgrounds e Surf such as beaches 8 Snow Lets you take photos against dazzling backgrounds such as snow covered mountains uw Is Lets you reproduce the beautiful colors of the sunrise 2a unset or sunset an Lets you take pictures in art galleries and museums m Museum where flash photography is prohibited Text Lets you take clear pictures of text or writing No Food Lets you take appetizing pictures of prepared food Land Lets you take pictures where both the person in the aA 2ndscape foreground and the scenery in the background are in Portrait focus e Marine Lets you take clear pictures underwater using the waterproof case optional 1 2 Set the mode dial to PICT Press the four way controller Y The screen for choosing a Picture mode appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to choose the Picture mode 4 Press the OK button The Picture mode is selected 5 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus 6 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken i In Picture mode the saturation contrast s
80. re explained below 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 AAA This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images Use it if you want to start taking pictures straightaway Common Operations This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the buttons and how to use the menus For more details refer to the respective Taking Pictures Recording and Playback Playback Deleting Editing and Settings chapters Taking Pictures This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and how to set the relevant functions including how to change the Capture mode Recording and Playback This chapter explains how to record sound only or add a sound voice memo to an image and how to play back voice memos Playback Deleting Editing This chapter explains how to view images on the camera or on a TV how to delete and resize images and how to print images by connecting the camera directly to a printer Settings This chapter explains how to set the camera related functions Appendix This tells you about the messages displayed on the LCD monitor and what to do in the event of trouble indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation emo indicates information that is us
81. re the same as those supplied with the camera xipueddy g xipueddy g Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation Compression error Compression of the image you captured has failed Change the quality size and try again No image amp sound There are no image sound files on the SD Memory Card or in the built in memory Memory card full Built in memory full The SD Memory Card or the built in memory is full and no more images can be saved Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images p 17 88 Change the quality size and try again p 101 Memory card error Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem with the SD Memory Card Try displaying on a PC Card not formatted The SD Memory Card you have inserted is unformatted or has been formatted on a PC or other device and is not compatible with this camera p 108 Card locked Data being recorded Camera cannot replay this image sound The SD Memory Card is write protected p 18 The image is being recorded on the SD Memory Card or in the built in memory The protect setting or DPOF setting is being changed The moving picture is being recorded You are trying to play back an image or sound in a format not supported by this camera You may be able to play it back on another brand of camera or PC Deleting The image is being deleted
82. rea Multi AE Metering O Sensitivity Auto QEN Exit COK PICT P A a Setting the Instant Review Time Instant Review You can choose the Instant Review time from 0 5 sec 1 sec 2 sec 3 sec 5 sec and Off no display 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A Y gt to select Instant Review Digital Zoom 3 Use the four way controller lt gt iame e 1e to change the display time Sa alien 4 Press the OK button ae The camera is ready to take the picture The Instant Review setting is saved when the camera is turned off ww sainjolg Bulye i Rec Mode Pan 7 Recorded Pixels 2304 Quality Level wk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering O Sensitivity Auto QEN Exit CHOK P Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines 1 a Press the MENU button in Capture mode Z The Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A Y a to select Sharpness Digital Zoom Instant Review 5 3 Use the four way controller lt gt Menor to change the setting from Saturation Normal to m Hard Jor E Soft 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture im Any changes made to the Shar
83. return to the Capture mode rA e The last picture taken appears on the LCD monitor when you switch to the Playback mode e You can enlarge the image by pressing the Zoom Q button If there are no images stored the No image amp sound message appears Deleting p 88 HES JINO f suoljeiadQ uowwog a 8090 Common Operations Using the Button Functions O Capture Mode 000000 Playback button Switches to the Playback mode 1 p 28 Zoom button You can change the shooting area by pressing the Zoom button p 26 Fn button Displays the Help screen in mode p 40 Activates the function assigned by Fn Setting on the i Set up menu in any mode other than amp or amp mode p 118 Four way controller 4 gt 4 4 4 Changes the flash mode p 62 MF gt Changes the focus mode as follows p 60 Macro mode Super Macro mode Infinity Landscape mode Manual Focus mode OXiss i 4 Selects self timer mode remote control mode and continuous shooting mode p 51 p 53 Four way controller Y Selects the shooting effect in and PICT mode p 42 54 56 Four way controller 4 V Adjusts the focus in MF mode p 61 OK button Selects a menu item p 33 DISPLAY button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor p 59 MENU button Displays the I Rec Mode Playback and i Set up menus p 33
84. riven Digital Zoom Capture Playback Max 2 6x combines with 3x optical zoom to give Mode zoom magnification equivalent to 8x Viewfinder Type Real image zoom viewfinder Magnification Wide 0 28x Tele 0 78x LCD Monitor 1 6 inch TFT color LCD with approx 85 kilopixels monitor with backlight viewfinder frame coverage approx 100 Playback Functions Single frame 9 frame index enlargement max 12 scroll rotating slideshow movie playback histogram display image sound copying resizing Focusing System TTL contrast detection system by sensor 5 point autofocus spot autofocus possible Normal 0 4 m full zoom range Macro 0 18 m 0 5 m full zoom range Super Macro 0 06 m 0 2 m focal length 10 2 mm Landscape full zoom range Focus Lock By half pressing shutter release button Type Focusing Range from lens front Manual Focus 0 18 m 0 06 m 9 around the focal length midpoint Exposure Mechanism AE Metering TTL metering by sensor multi segment center weighted spot EV Compensation 2 EV can be set in 1 3 EV steps Capture Modes Easy Program Picture Night Scene Moving Picture Digital Effect Landscape Portrait Moving Picture Recording time approx 1 sec until memory card is full Shutter Type Electronic mechanical shutter Speed Approx 1 2000 sec 4 sec Flash Type Auto flash with red eye reduction fun
85. rts at the set interval Press any button such as the OK button or MENU button to stop the slideshow Stop appears on the LCD monitor Ie i The slideshow will continue until you press any button Moving pictures and pictures with a voice memo will be played through to the end before the next picture is played back regardless of the set playback interval e Recordings made in Voice Recording mode are not played back aw Y lt oy D Q x a rs oO y 5 ce 2 m 2 5 a Deleting Deleting Single Images and Sounds You can delete single images and sound recordings one at a time Futon e Once deleted images cannot be restored You cannot delete protected images p 91 Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image or sound to delete Press the button The Delete screen appears ing 100 0001 3 Use the four way controller A to sin select Delete 4 Press the OK button at COK The image and sound are deleted Bulypa Gunsjeqpoeqheld Is N e You can also delete images from Instant Review p 71 If Quick Delete is set to On in the fi Set up menu Step 3 can be omitted Deleting a Voice Memo only If an image has a voice memo you can delete the voice memo without deleting the image 1 brn Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller lt 4 gt to choose an image with a v
86. s frame on the LCD monitor changes to green if the subject is in focus the settings emia are selected for the shooting scene 04 25 2004 automatically recognized by the camera and 10228 one of the following icons appears A The camera chooses the optimal settings for a landscape view The camera chooses the optimal settings for a portrait shot 2a The camera chooses the optimal settings for a night view This icon appears in all other situations 3 Press the shutter release button down fully The picture is taken Fe j Q u Q a 7 i e Image Quality is the only item that can be changed on the _ 6 Rec Mode menu in Easy mode As a slow shutter speed is selected to prevent camera shake when a is chosen in Easy mode night scene pictures may be blurred You are recommended to set the mode dial to amp and secure the camera ona tripod or other surface when taking night views j a j Q X O a s oO 17 Using the Help Function You can display the Help screen while taking or viewing pictures in Easy mode The Help screen describes the function of each button such as the four way controller keys and zoom button 1 2 Set the mode dial to Press the Fn button The Help screen appears on the LCD monitor Use the four way controller lt gt to select Mode Dial Four way Controller or Buttons on Back Cover Only
87. s the DISPLAY button The Protect All screen appears on Protect alli Use the four way controller 4 to E o select Protect Protect Unprotect Press the OK button END Exit TOK Select Unprotect in Step 5 to cancel the Protect setting on all the images and sounds Even protected images and sounds will be deleted by formatting the SD Memory Card or the built in memory Viewing Images ona TV By using the AV cable you can capture and play back images ona TV or other equipment with a video IN jack Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable 1 Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable to the PC AV terminal 2 Connect the other end of the AV cable to the image input terminal and sound input terminal on the TV When using stereo sound equipment insert the sound terminal into the L white terminal 3 Turn the TV and camera on Changing the Video Output Format p 115 rA If you intend to use the camera for a long time use of the AC adapter D AC5 optional is recommended Refer to the operating manual for the TV or equipment to which the camera is connected w D lt oy D Q x iw f 5 m 2 5 Setting the Printing Service DPOF You can print the images on the SD Memory Card or the built in memory using a DPOF Digital Print Order Format compatible printer or at a printing service
88. set press any button except the four way controller 4 Y or take your finger off the four way controller 4 Y The screen returns to the normal display about two seconds later sainjolg Bulye be rA When focusing hold down the four way controller A to focus quickly Saving the Focus Mode p 76 PICT P a Am Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes No Auto The flash discharges automatically depending on the light icon conditions 5 The flash will not discharge regardless of the brightness EF Flash Off Use this mode to take pictures at dusk or in museums etc a where flash photography is prohibited v 4 Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness g Auto This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by z A Red ducti the light from the flash being reflected in the subject s eyes B ed eye reduction The flash discharges automatically Elash On This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by a Red eve reduction the light from the flash being reflected in the subject s eyes YS TREUG The flash will discharge regardless of lighting conditions IA e The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to 89 or fe the Drive _ mode is set to Continuous Shooting or the Focus mode is set to A e The flash discharges twice first a pre flash and then a second time to take the picture In the red eye reduction modes the interval bet
89. set screen appears Use the four way controller 4 to select Reset Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images ho Na oe fy 3 Ss Q 7 How to call the ti Set up menu Rec Mode pean MENU Recorded Pixels y 2304 Quality Level wk White Balance AWB Four way controller Focusing Area Multi AE Metering KOH Sensitivity Auto OK button MENY Exit WOK MENU button Registering Functions You can choose the functions you use most frequently from those listed in the E Rec Mode menu and register them on the four way controller The functions can then be retrieved in Capture mode by pressing the Fn button to display the Function Mode screen enabling you to change the setting using the four way controller Registering a Function 1 Select Fn Setting on the ti Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt Fn Setting The Fn Setting screen appears 4 4 Recorded Pixels gt 3 Use the four way controller A V wality Level h k hicht GCO EV Compensation to choose a ey on wnicn to O EV Compensation register a function 4 Use the four way controller lt gt to choose the function to register The default settings are as follows Recorded Pixels on A Quality Level on EV Compensation on lt and EV Compensation on gt Select Off if you do not want to register a function 5 Press the OK button twice The c
90. sitivity Auto Press the OK button GENO Exit THOK The camera is ready to take the picture Saving the AE Metering Mode p 76 sainjolg Buiye i Rec Mode Pan Recorded Pixels 7 2304 Quality Level wk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering C Sensitivity Auto QEN Exit WOK PICT P A im Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings Sensitivity Auto The camera sets the sensitivity automatically 50 e The lower the sensitivity the sharper the image and the less noise The 100 shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions 200 e The higher the sensitivity the faster the shutter speed in low light conditions to reduce camera shake but the image may be affected by 400 noise sainjoldg HulyeL 6 _ kh WO N Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 3 Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Sensitivity Recorded Pixels Use the four way controller 4 gt White Balance GRec Mode Quality Level Focusing Area to change the sensitivity AE Metering kr Sensitivit 4 uto Press the OK button GENO Exit i THOK The camera is ready to take the picture Saving the Sensitivity p 76 Rec Mode gt fy Recorded Pixels 7 2304 Quality Level wk White Balance AWB Focusing A
91. t Quaity Level haa to change the size Focusing Area Multi AE Metering KOH 4 Press the OK button Sensitivity Auto MENU Exit K OK The camera is ready to take the picture amp The number of recorded pixels is fixed at 320x240 in Moving Picture emo A mode or Marine Moving Picture mode Selecting a large size produces a clear picture when it is printed out The Recorded Pixels setting is saved when the camera is turned off Recorded Pixels and Quality p 19 ORec Mode Pan Recorded Pixels 7 2304 Quality Level wk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering O Sensitivity Auto QEN Exit CHOK PICT P A a Selecting the Quality Level You can choose the image compression rate The more stars the clearer the quality and the larger the volume The data volume also varies depending on the recorded pixels setting p 63 Quality Levels kkk Best Lowest compression rate Suitable for photo prints Standard compression rate Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen tok Better sainjolg HulyeL g Highest compression rate Suitable for attaching to e mails or creating websites Good 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 3 Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller A Y to select Quality Level Recorded Pixels Use the four way controller lt gt _ Wnite Baiance
92. t ii For setting the Sensitivity sensitivity Auto Yes No p 70 ni For taking digital zoom Digital Zoom pictures On Yes Yes p 49 Instant For setting the Instant Review Review time 0 5 sec Yes No pt For saving the shooting Memory function settings when Yes Yes p 76 the camera is turned off For setting the _ Sharpness sharpness Normal No p 72 7 For setting the Saturation saturation Normal No p 73 Contrast For setting the contrast Normal No p 74 EV For adjusting the exposure between 2 0 0 0 Yes Yes p 75 Compensation and 2 0 Only the flash digital zoom and file number settings are saved im E There is no Rec Mode menu in amp mode e Image Quality is the only menu available in mode QO 3 3 e 5 e 5 p 5 a suoljeiadQ uowwog z P Playback Menu Item Description Page Protect For protecting images from deletion p 91 DPOF For setting the printing service to print out images p 99 Slideshow For playing back recorded images successively p 87 Resize For changing the size of images p 101 i For copying files from the built in memory to the SD Copy image sound Memory Card and vice versa p 105 a For creating a filter effect using color filters red blue Digital Filter green etc p 103 For playing back images at the maximum zoom size by Quick Zoom pressing the Zoom button only once p 83 For
93. ted Editing Images 4 Playback gt v Slideshow 3sec Resize Copy image sound Digital Filter QEN Exit KOK Changing the Image Size and Quality By changing the size and quality of a selected image you can make the file smaller than the original You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the SD Memory Card or the built in memory is full by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available in the memory 1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode The P Playback menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A V to select Resize 3 Press the four way controller gt The Resize screen appears 100 0001 Bulyipa Bunajeq yoeqhelg 2 4 Use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image to resize 5 Press the OK button The screen for selecting the resolution and quality appears Buljipa buyjajeq yoeqheld Is oon Oo N O end Na Use the four way controller lt gt to change the recorded pixels Press the four way controller Y The frame moves to Quality Level corded Pixels 4 1600 Quality Level katas Use the four way controller 4 gt Kaeni to change the quality Press the OK button Use the four way controller A V to select Overwrite or Save as Press the OK button The resized image is saved e Moving pictures cannot be resized e You cannot select a larger size than
94. the OK button Use the four way controller A V to select Overwrite or Save as Press the OK button The image is saved with the digital filter effect Copying Files O BiPlayback zs gt i Slideshow 3sec Resize Copy image sound Digital Filter QEN Exit K OK You can copy image and sound files from the built in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa This function can only be selected when a card has been inserted in the camera When files are copied from the built in memory to the SD Memory Card all the files are copied at once When files are copied from the SD Memory Card to the built in memory the files are copied one at a time Be sure to turn the camera off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card 1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode The D Playback menu appears 2 Use the four way controller Y to select Copy image sound 3 Press the four way controller gt The Copy Image Sound screen appears Choose the copying method you want to Slideshow make use Resize Copy image sound gt Digital Filter MEND Exit KOK Playback w D lt D Q Z iw o D 2 5 2 m 2 a 3 a To Copy Files from the Built in Memory to the SD Memory Card 4 Use the four way controller 4 V to select B gt 6J and press the OK button All the files are copied to the SD Memory Card Copy image sound
95. the White Balance p 76 Manual Setting Have a blank sheet of white paper ready 1 Select amp 4 manual on the White Balance screen 2 Point the camera at the blank sheet of paper so that it fills the frame of the LCD monitor 3 Press the OK button The white balance is automatically adjusted Adjusting appears on the LCD monitor during adjustment Complete appears on the LCD monitor when adjustment is finished and the display returns to the menu screen 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture White Balance i Any changes made to the White Balance setting are invalid in PICT A and a modes j f Z j Q a O a s oO N j f a j Q y Q oO 7 maRec Mode PER Recorded Pixels 7 2304 Quality Level 1k White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering O Sensitivity Auto QEN Exit COK PICT P A a Changing the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area Focusing Area Focusing Area Multiple Normal range The autofocus range becomes smaller Spot Press the MENU button in Capture mode The Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller A Y vaiee Node to select Focusing Area Recorded Pixels Quality Level Use the four way controller 4 gt _ white Balance Focusing Area kh WO N to change the setting AE Metering Sensi
96. tivit Press the OK button END Exit The camera is ready to take the picture i When the shutter release button is pressed while Multi is selected for the focusing area the focus frame lights at the focus position The autofocus area does not appear in the viewfinder Always check the focusing area on the LCD monitor when using the autofocus area to focus on your subject Saving the Focusing Area Setting p 76 Rec Mode pem Recorded Pixels 7 2304 Quality Level wk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering O Sensitivity Auto QEN Exit COK PICT P 0 a Am Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure AE Metering You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure AE Metering Modes FOH Multi segment The exposure is determined by the entire screen Center weighted The exposure is determined mainly by the center of the screen Spot The exposure is determined by the small area in the center of the screen only kh OO N Press the MENU button in Capture mode The Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y x GRec Mode to select AE Metering Recorded Pixels 2304 Quality Level kk Use the four way controller lt P _ white Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi to change the AE Metering mode AE metering Sen
97. tographic 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 The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any kind whether caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties whether expressed or implied is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided No refunds will be made on repairs by non authorized PENTAX service facilities Procedure During 12 month Warranty Period Any PENTAX which proves defective during the 12 month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer If there is no representative of the manufacturer in your country send the equipment to the manufacturer with postage prepaid In this case it will ta
98. tored when the battery is returned to room temperature Due to the characteristics of AA alkaline batteries camera performance may deteriorate at low temperatures Use of other batteries such as CR V3 is recommended when using the camera at low temperatures Be sure to take spare batteries with you when traveling abroad or to a cold region or if you intend to take a lot of pictures the viewfinder to take pictures e Battery Level Indicator You can maximize battery life by turning the LCD monitor off and using You can check the battery level by the symbol on the LCD monitor lit green 4 lit yellow 4 litred 4 Battery Depleted Adequate power remains Battery is running very low Battery is exhausted The camera will turn off after the message appears payieys uag f payieys Buje5 6 DC terminal AC adapter To power outlet AC power cable Using the AC Adapter optional If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC use of the AC adapter D AC5 is recommended 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera Connect the AC power cable to the AC adapter Plug the AC power cable into the power outlet AO N Make sure that the camera is turned off when connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter
99. ttings in Capture mode p 118 The EV setting can be changed with the four way controller lt gt when you press the amp Fn button Saving the EV Compensation Value p 76 Saving the Settings Saving the Menu Items Memory You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the camera is turned off If you select amp On the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off If you select O Off the settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off Item Description Soina O Flash The flash mode setting on the button is saved zg p The White Balance setting on the I Rec Mode White Balance menus saved x The EV Compensation setting on the EV Compensation 6 Rec Mode menu is saved U Focusing Area The Focusing Area setting on the Rec Mode z menu is saved S AE Metering The AE Metering setting on the 49 Rec Mode 2 menu is saved Sensitivity Ine sensitivi setting on the I Rec Mode menu aaa The Digital Zoom setting on the 49 Rec Mode Digital Zoom hel a 9 wy Focus Mode The optical focus mode setting on the WMF button is saved Zoom Position 10e opli al zoom position on the Zoom button is MF The manual focus position is saved DISPLAY The LCD monitor display mode is saved File
100. tton selecting Delete when the Delete menu appears and pressing the OK button p 88 Setting the Instant Review Time p 71 Hes YOIND Playing Back Still Pictures es JIM z t 2 Four way controller Playing Back Images You can display the still picture you have just taken 1 Press the A Playback button after taking a picture The image appears on the LCD monitor Playing Back the Previous or Next Image Still pictures can be played back one ata time proceeding either forward or backward 1 Press the AI Playback button after taking a picture The image appears on the LCD monitor 2 Press the four way controller lt gt displays the previous image gt displays the next image Rotating the Displayed Image 1 Press the AI Playback button after taking a picture The image appears on the LCD monitor 2 Press the four way controller Y The image is rotated 90 clockwise each time the button is pressed i The zoom display and nine image display functions cannot be used with __ rotated images nor can DPOF or delete protect settings be made Deleting the Displayed Image You can delete the image displayed on the LCD File No monitor by pressing the button using the four way controller 4 to select Delete and pressing 100 0001 the OK button i Press the gt Playback button again or press the shutter release button halfway to
101. u turn the LCD monitor off even if the digital zoom function is set to On ra e You should compose the picture on the LCD monitor when you use the digital zoom function The default setting for the digital zoom is amp On Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting p 76 j f A j Q y O a s oO 7 PICT P 8 2 Am Using the Self Timer 1 Press the four way controller 4 in Capture mode to display or amp on the LCD monitor 2 Press the shutter release button The self timer is engaged and the self timer lamp lights for about seven seconds The picture is taken approximately three seconds after the OARA self timer lamp starts to blink 10525 The self timer is engaged and the picture is taken approximately two seconds after the self timer lamp starts to blink Fh j Q a a s N Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the self timer lamp is blinking The second count appears if you turn the LCD monitor on To cancel the self timer press any button such as the MENU button while the second count is displayed Taking Pictures of Yourself s p 42 Troubleshooting Subject is not in focus p 125 Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Mode PICT P a Am O Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed j Fe j Q a
102. ween the pre flash and the main flash is longer 1 Press the four way controller lt 4 in Capture mode The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon appears on the LCD monitor The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected flash mode Status of the Focus Status Lamp and Flash Status Lamp p 27 Saving the Flash Mode p 76 Rec Mode PEA Recorded Pixels 7 2304 Quality Level wk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multi AE Metering C Sensitivity Auto QEN Exit COK PICT P A a Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose the number of recorded pixels from 2304x1728 2048x1536 1600x1200 1024x768 and 640x480 The more pixels there are the larger the picture and the bigger the file size The data volume also varies depending on the quality level setting p 64 Recorded Pixels 2304x1728 Suitable for printing on A4 paper 8 1 2 in x 11 1 2 in 2048 x1536 Suitable for printing on A5 paper 1600 x1200 Suitable for printing on paper slightly larger than a postcard 1024 x768 Suitable for printing on postcards 640 x480 Suitable for attaching to e mails or creating websites 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 3 Rec Mode menu appears soinjolg Bulye i 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y ri Rec Mode to select Recorded Pixels ROTO PE ER 3 Use the four way controller lt g
103. y The following information is indicated on the LCD monitor and by the focus status and flash status lamps when the shutter release button is pressed halfway 1 Focus frame The focus frame lights green at the focus position if the subject is in focus The frame does not appear if the subject is out of focus 2 Status lamps Focus status lamp green Flash status lamp red Lit Subject is in focus Flash is charged Blinks Subject is out of focus Flash is charging Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging Press down fully Press the shutter release button all the way down fully to take a picture Poor focusing conditions The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions In this case lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject by pressing the shutter release button halfway then aim the camera at your subject and press the shutter release button fully e Objects that lack contrast such as a blue sky or white wall e Dark places or objects or conditions that prevent light being reflected back e Horizontal lines or intricate patterns e Fast moving objects e When there is an object in the foreground and an object in the background in the same picture Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting bright background Instant Review The Instant Review default setting is 0 5 second During this time you can delete the image by pressing the bu
104. y mode the lens does not extend Use this mode when you want to play back pictures one after another 1 Press the power switch while pressing the gt Playback button The camera turns on in the Playback Only mode The lens does not extend m To switch from Playback Only mode to Capture mode press the power switch to turn the camera off then press it again to turn it on Playing Back Still Pictures p 82 payeys Bug i payieys Buya 6 Power switch Mode Dial Voice Recording Only Mode Voice Recording Only mode is for recording sound only The lens does not extend in this mode You can use the camera as a voice recorder 1 Set the mode dial to amp and press the power switch The camera turns on in Voice Recording Only mode The lens does not extend When the mode dial is turned in Voice Recording Only mode the lens extends and the camera switches to capture status o Recording Sound p 78 Initial Settings Power switch Playback button Four way controller OK button payeys Huag fa DISPLAY button MENU button Ifthe Initial Settings screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn the camera on follow the procedure below to set the display language and or current date and time If the Initial Settings screen appears p 23 24 Setting the Display Language Setting the Date and Time
105. y with a dry soft cloth Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations shocks or pressure Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike car or ship etc The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F The liquid crystal display will become black at temperatures of approximately 60 C 140 F but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low temperatures This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high performance If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided Avoid contact with garbage dirt sand dust water toxic gases salt etc as this may cause damage to the camera If rain or drops of water get onto the camera please wipe dry Refer to Precautions when using an SD Memory Card p 18 regarding the SD Memory Card Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor This could cause breakage or malfunction Be careful not to sit down with the camera in your back pocket as this may damage the exterior of the camera or the

Asahi Pentax Optio S-40 Operating Manual

Contents

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents