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Asahi Pentax Optio E-10 User's Manual

1. Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR 82 909 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 815 101 to 815 109 Product Name PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Number Optio E10 Contact person Customer Service Manager Date and Place January 2006 Colorado EN 90 Information on Disposal for users 1 In the European Union If your product is marked with this symbol it means that used electrical electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste There exists a separate collection system for these products EN Used electric electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment recovery and recycling of these products Following the implementati
2. Quality Level A d EEH Refer to the section in this manual titled Setting Image Resolution and Quality EN 30 for further details White Balance WB Sets the white balance when shooting under a variety of lighting conditions and permits photographs to be taken that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye AWB Auto 3 Daylight Ch Cloudy 38 Tungsten Light Fluorescent Light EN 70 Sets the sensitivity for taking pictures When the sensitivity is raised and the ISO figure is increased photography will become possible even in dark locations but the more pixelated grainier the image will appear Auto 64 100 200 m Menu settings Item Functional Description AE Metering You can select the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure AE 9 Center weighted Averages the light metered from the entire frame but gives greater wieght to the subject matter at the center Spot The exposure is determined by the small area in the center of the screen only Digital Zoom This sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of shooting Refer to the section in this manual titled Using the Zoom Function EN 31 for further details ZOO Instant Review Set to display a photographed image on LCD monitor screen immediately after you have taken the shot gt EN 71 m Menus
3. 1022 sec Self timer is selected in self timer mode The Drive Mode is set to High Speed Continuous or Auto Bracket The camera is in the 29 movie mode Select a different flash mode Select Standard in the Drive Mode Switch the mode dial to another mode Continuous shooting is not possible The capacity of the built in memory or SD memory card is full Insert SD memory card with available Space or delete unwanted images Cannot transfer files over a USB connection USB cable is not connected securely USB driver is not installed Camera is turned off Check all connections Install the USB driver on your computer Turn on the camera EN 85 W Possible Number of Recordable Images The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the internal memory and the SD memory card The number of recordable images may vary depending on the recorded subject the capacity of the memory card if there are files other than images or when the recording is made while switching the picture quality or resolution Internal SD Memory Card Memory 128MB 256MB 2816 x 2112 x Best 33 66 amp Better 66 132 Good 82 164 Resolution Quality amp Best 50 101 Better 202 Qood 251 Best 202 Better 400 Good 503 amp Best 1200 Better 2229 Good 3120
4. EN 32 Setting Focus Images can be captured with the focus determined automatically using auto focus You may over ride the auto focus and specify 44 macro or infinity 1 Rotate the mode dial to BS E2 S or A 2 Press the power switch to turn on the power 3 Press the four way controller P M The focus mode changes Focus Mode A each time the button is pressed You can also change the setting using four way controller AW 4 Press the button to confirm the setting 5 Compose your scene and press the shutter release button Standard The camera has three focus modes Standard Macro and Infinity QK G The table below will help you choose the appropriate focus mode Focus mode Description Std Standard Select Standard focus setting for most occasions when you want the camera to automatically determine the focus setting When using Standard focus setting any object at a range of focus is 50 cm or greater can be in focus amp Macro Select Macro focus setting to capture close up images When the lens is zoomed to its widest position you may focus objects as close as 5 cm When the lens is zoomed to its telephoto position 3x zoom you may focus objects as close as 35 cm Infinity Select Infinity focus setting when you want to capture images of subject at a distance of infinity The flash mode will be set to Flash Off automatically EN 33 DRIVE MODE High Speed Continuous This m
5. Press the four way controller to select the Set up2 menu then use the four way controller W to select USB Con Press the button Use the four way controller A V to select PC Camera then press the 69 button Connect your camera and the computer via the supplied USB cable Position the digital camera steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a tripod USB Connection PC PictBridge Select ok Step 3 Run your application software i e Windows NetMeeting To use Windows NetMeeting for videoconferencing 1 Go to Start gt Programs gt Accessories gt Communications gt NetMeeting to launch the NetMeeting program Click the Start Video button to view live video Click the Place Call button Type the e mail address or the network address of the computer that you are calling Click Call The person that you are calling must also have Windows NetMeeting running and be willing to accept your call to start the videoconference f W The video resolution for videoconferencing applications is generally 320 x 240 W For more information about the operation of videoconference application software refer to its respective help documentation W Use of AC adapter is recommended while the camera is used as a PC camera 9 ROM 3 EN 67 MENU OPTIONS Camera Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images Menu Menu2 Menu3 Menu Hj Recorded Pixels f
6. AC plug cord with wet hands This can cause an electrical shock Do not subject the product to strong impacts or allow it to drop onto a hard surface This can cause a malfunction Care to be Taken During Handling W 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 W When the camera has not been used for a long time confirm that it is still working properly particularly prior to taking important pictures such as at a wedding or during traveling Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording playback or transferring your data to a computer etc is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media SD Memory Card etc W The lens on this camera is not exchangeable The lens is not removable Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner alcohol or benzene W Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles which can become very hot inside W 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 W 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 W E
7. Landscape Mode Sport Mode ss Night Scene Mode 42 EN 9 PLAYBACK MODE THE BASICS 43 Viewing Images esee 43 Magnifying Images 44 Thumbnail Display 45 Slideshow Display 46 Resizing an Image 47 MOVIE MOBDE unes 48 Recording Movie Clips 48 Playing Back Movie Clips 49 PLAYBACK MODE ADVANCED FEATURES 50 Playing Back Still Images Movie Clips on TV 50 Deleting Images Movie Clips Protecting Images Movie Clips Setting the DPOF iisi area bbs ts Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer 55 TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO COMPUTER 59 Step 1 Install the USB driver 61 Step 2 Connect the digital camera to your comlpUlter nece 62 EN 10 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 64 Installing ACDSee for PENTAX 64 USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC GAMERA er 65 Step 1 Install the PC camera driver 65 Step 2 Connect the digital camera to your cs e H seen nete certes 66 Step 3 Run your application software i e Windows NetMeeting sssss 67 MENU OPTIONS cesses sese essen ereenn 68 Camera Menlo aeos hace nd dee i Pede 68 Movi Ment cnini erret eR ERR nd 73 Playback Menu soap di ae gts 74 Setup MONU
8. W The sound recorded with movie clips can only be played back on a TV or on a computer 3 EN 50 Deleting Images Movie Clips Use this function to delete one or all images movie clips stored in SD memory card or the internal memory Please note that the deleted images or movie clips cannot be recovered Exercise caution before deleting a file 1 Rotate the mode dial to BS EZ amp 14 S EY or f and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch Delete 2 Press the button W The last recorded image movie clip appears on the LCD monitor screen 3 Use the four way controller lt gt to select the image movie clip you want to delete 4 Press j the button to delete Select D 5 Use the four way controller AW to select This Image or All Images by your preference then press the button 6 When the delete message appears use the four way controller A V to select OK then press the button to confirm the Delete deletion W f you wish to cancel the deletion select Cancel All Images Cancel Select ok d W Protected images cannot be deleted with the delete function 3 EN 51 Protecting Images Movie Clips Set the data to read only to prevent images from being erased by mistake 1 Press the button W The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen Playback Playback2 2 In the S mode use the four way controller lt P to select the gt Slideshow des
9. White Balance then Press the MENU button Menu1 is displayed press the button Use the four way controller AW to select the desired white balance setting then press the button to confirm To cancel the setting press the MENU button and exit the menu Menu Menu2 Menu3 E Recorded Pixels 6 ES Quality Level ek WB White Balance AWB 150 180 Sensitivity AUTO MENU Select 0K White Balance set Daylight ns Cloudy cs Tungstem Light ei r 1 4 MENU Select o White Balance Fluorescent Light Select ox EN 39 USING THE MODE DIAL Simple Mode amp 1 Simple mode is the simplest way which allows you to take still pictures without having to set special functions or manual adjustments The camera sets the optimal focusing and exposure Rotate the mode dial to E3 and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch Compose your subject within the focus frame Press the shutter release button down halfway to focus the image W When you press the shutter release button down halfway the camera s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image Proper exposure is determined and locked at the same time Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to capture the image Program Mode ra In the GJ Program mode the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still images You can adjust other functions such
10. dine pb ped reiten qd din enne esse 77 CONNECTING THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES seene ennenen 81 SPECIFICATIONS nine 82 APPENDIX 5 2 rere Torr aeu inni e donner nae dea xd 84 WARRANTY POLICY eene 88 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the new digital still camera Equipped with a 6 0 Megapixels CCD sensor your camera delivers high quality 2816 x 2112 resolution images Other features provided by the camera include the following 6 0 Megapixels A high resolution CCD sensor provides 6 0 megapixels for high quality of images Auto flash An auto flash sensor automatically detects the shooting lighting conditions and determines whether the flash should be used 2 4 TFT color image LCD monitor Optical zoom 1x 3x Digital zoom 1x 4x Approx 10MB internal built in memory Images can be captured without using an SD memory card Support for SD memory card for memory expansion You may wish to expand the memory capacity up to 1GB capacity by using an additional SD memory card W USB connection Still images or movie clips that you have recorded can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable A USB driver is required for Win 98 and Win98SE DPOF functionality DPOF can be used to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting the SD memory card PictBridge support You can connect the camera directly to printer that
11. intentions Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching Ill compliant EN 3 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 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 EN 4 A Warning Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera High voltages are present within the camera and there is therefore a danger of electric shocks if the camera is taken apart 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 an SD Memory Card is accidentally swallowed Use an AC adapter that is of the power and voltage specifi
12. item the Ezl amp ZA amp or EY Mode for further details EN 71 EN 73 Playback Menu In the S menu set the settings used for playback Playback1 Wa Resize Sal Quality Change Playback2 Bj Slideshow O Protect pp R e MEKE Copy Exit MENU T MENU 1 Press the D button W The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen 2 Press the MENU button then use the four way controller A V to select the Playback1 Playback2 menu 3 Use the four way controller AW to select the option item then press the 9 button Press the four way controller A V to select the desired setting then press the button 5 To exit the playback menu press the MENU button A W Playback1 Item Functional Description Slideshow Ch You can play back recorded images in order with a selected interval time This function is useful for checking your images or for presentations etc Refer to the section in this manual titled Slideshow Display EN 46 for further details 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec Set the data to read only to prevent images from being erased by mistake Refer to the section in this manual titled Protecting Images Movie Clips EN 52 for further details Allows you to select the desired pictures to be printed and set the number of prints and whether or not to imprint the data in DPOF format You can print images easily just by in
13. suitable for the shots in which the photographer has to be included iS 10 2 sec Self timer The first image is captured about 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed and then the second image is captured 2 seconds later This mode is convenient when capturing group images in succession Flash does not fire in this mode 4 W After one shot is taken the self timer mode is turned off If you wish to take another image using the self timer repeat these steps 3 EN 37 Adjusting the xposure EV Compensation You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained for example when the contrast difference between bright and dark areas between the subject and the background is extremely high The EV compensation value can be set in the range from 2 0EV to 2 0EV 1 Rotate the mode dial to El amp ZA Ror A 2 Press the power switch to turn on the power 3 Press the four way controller W E4 and use lt P to set the range of EV compensation value from 2 0EV to 2 0EV 4 Press the 69 button to confirm the setting EN 38 Setting White Balance This feature lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types according to your shooting conditions 1 Rotate the mode dial to J amp ZA Ror A 2 Press the power switch to turn on the power 3 4 Use the four way controller W to select
14. 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 9996 or better you should be aware that 0 0196 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 EN 2 PENTAX Optio and smc PENTAX are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation The SD logo S 249 is a trademark QuickTime and QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license The QuickTime logo is registered in U S and other countries All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners CC asi PictBridge QuickTime Regarding PictBridge m 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 W There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual are different form the actual product This product supports PRINT Image Matching Ill PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their
15. 6x 2112 2272 x 1704 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 Movie clip 320 x 240 Image quality Still image Best Better Good Movie image Good Recording media Approx 10MB internal memory SD memory card Optional up to 1 GB File format JPEG Exif 2 2 DCF Motion JPEG AVI Lens F no Wide angle 2 8 Telephoto 4 8 Focal length 5 5mm 16 5mm Equivalent to 35mm Camera 34 102 mm Focus range Normal 0 5m to infinity Macro 0 05m to 0 4m Wide angle 0 35m to 0 4m Telephoto Flash effective range Wide angle Approx 0 5 m Approx 3 4 m at the standard output sensitivity of 200 Telephoto Approx 0 5 m Approx 2 0 m at the standard output sensitivity of 200 LCD monitor 2 4 TFT color LCD Approx 110K pixels display EN 82 Item Description Self timer 10 sec self timer 2 sec self timer 10 2 sec self timer Exposure compensation 2 0EV 2 0EV in 0 3EV increments White balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent ISO Auto 64 100 200 Interface DC input terminal PC AV terminal Power 2 x AA alkaline or Ni MH rechargeable batteries Two alkaline batteries allow approximately 80 shots to be taken Two Ni MH rechargeable batteries 2500mAh allow approximately 300 shots to be taken AC DC Adapter 3V 2 5A Optional Dimension Approx 87 x 60 x 32 mm Weight Approx 130g without batteries and SD memory card Others PictBridge supp
16. ACK MODE THE BASICS Viewing Images You can display the still images one by one 1 Rotate the mode dial to S El amp 2A S A or B and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch 2 Press the button ZA W The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen W Basic information is shown by indicators on the LCD monitor screen To see full information display press the DISPLAY button 3 Use the four way controller lt gt to select the desired images W To view the previous image press the four way controller 4 W To view the next image press the four way controller P 4 W For protected images movie clips Om mark will be displayed Refer to the section in this manual titled Protecting Images Movie Clips EN 52 for further details W For images selected for printing with DPOF setting amp mark will be displayed Refer to the section in this manual titled Setting the DPOF EN 53 54 for further details B If there is no image stored in the internal memory or on the SD memory card No image message will appear on the LCD monitor screen W You cannot enter the Playback mode from the Setup mode 100 0001 F3 b EN 43 Magnifying Images While reviewing your images you may enlarge a selected portion of an image This magnification allows you to view fine details The zoom factor displayed on the screen shows the current magnification ratio 1 Press the S button W The last
17. COMPUTER For transferring files to PC you can use either the provided USB cable or a card reader When using the USB cable installing the supplied USB driver is necessary for Windows 98 98SE for users EN 59 EDITING SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS The supplied software ACDSee for PENTAX is needed to be installed on your computer to view transferred images Check the system requirements below before installing the software Windows Macintosh Windows 98SE Me NT 2000 XP Mac OS 9 2 or later Pentium or later Pentium III 500MHz or later PowerPC 266MHz or later Memory 64MB or more 128MB or more 8MB or more HDD volume 40MB or more 50MB or more 6MB or more Other Requires CD ROM drive Internet Explorer 5 0 or later Quick Time 6 or later DirectX 9 0 or later and Windows Media Player 7 1 or later W OS should be pre installed and updated to the latest version W Working status is not guaranteed for all qualifying PCs W Figures within parenthesis above represent the minimum system requirements for using the ACD Showtime for PENTAX W ACD Showtime for PENTAX is compatible with Windows only QuickTime 7 available on the provided CD S SW47 cannot be installed on Windows OS other than 2000 XP QuickTime 6 is required to see QuickTime compatible movies on Windows 98 98SE Me NT You can download QuickTime 6 from the web site at www apple com EN 60 Requires CD ROM drive a
18. FCC STATEMENT For customers in USA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures B Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna W Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver W Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected W Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of
19. Part 15 of the FCC rules Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet apareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada EN 1 Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX 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 PENTAX Digital Camera 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 performances or of items on 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 There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or
20. SD memory card with a slow recording speed recording may stop while you are taking movies even when there is adequate space in the memory or shooting and playback may take a long time If you are going to discard give away or sell your SD memory card you should ensure that the data on the card is completely deleted or the card itself is destroyed if it contains any personal or sensitive information Please note that formatting the SD card will not necessarily delete the data so that it cannot be recovered using off the shelf data recovery software There are off the shelf secure data deletion software programs available that will completely delete the data In any case the data on your SD memory card should be managed at your own risk For information on compatible memory cards contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center Attaching the Camera Strap R Attach the strap as shown in the illustrations EN 23 GETTING STARTED Turning the Power On Off W Press the power switch until the digital camera turns on S W To turn the power off press the power switch again ower switch EN 24 Choosing the Screen Language Follow the steps below to choose the desired language 1 Rotate the mode dial to 3 and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch 2 Set up1 is displayed 3 Use the four way controller W to select Language then press the button 4 Use the four
21. Secure Digital memory card so that you can store more files 1 Make sure your camera is turned off before inserting or removing an SD memory card 2 Open the SD memory card cover 3 Insert an SD memory card in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration 4 Close the SD memory card cover W To remove the SD memory card make sure the camera is turned off Press lightly on the edge of the SD memory card and it will eject 4 W Be sure to format an SD memory card with this digital camera before using it Refer to section in the manual titled Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory EN 27 for further details b EN 20 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 Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening or closing 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 formatting of the card Card locked appears on the LCD monitor in recording mode when the card is write protected Write protect switch Care should be taken if you remove the SD memory card immediately after using the camer
22. W The above data shows the standard testing results The actual capacity varies according to the shooting conditions and settings EN 86 W Approximate Duration of Recording Time The table below indicates the approximate duration of recording time depending on the capacity of the internal memory and the SD memory card Image size Internal SD Memory Card Memory 128MB 256MB 1GB 320 x 240 00 51 09 42 19 20 01 15 01 W The values for the recording time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and settings W The frame rate is 20 fps frames per second EN 87 WARRANTY POLICY All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase Service will be rendered and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact sand or liquid damage mishandling tampering battery or chemical corrosion operation contrary to operating instructions or modification by an unauthorized repair shop 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 ma
23. a as the card may be hot Do not remove the SD memory card or turn the camera off while data is being recorded on the card images or voice memos are being played back or the camera is connected to a PC with the USB cable as this may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged Do not bend the SD memory card or subject it to violent impact Keep it away from water and store away from high temperature Do not remove the SD memory card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable EN 21 EN 22 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 8 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
24. a PictBridge compatible printer the Select Printing Mode screen is displayed on the LCD monitor screen Use the four way controller AW to select the print mode In Print Mode Lets you print the specified image with PictBridge 1 Use the four way controller A Y to select the Print mode then press sexe nC Mode the button ns Print All DPOF AUTOPRINT 0K 2 Use the four way controller lt gt to select the image you want to print then press the four way controller W to set more detailed settings Select q gt Cancel MENU Setting V 3 Use the four way controller A V to select by your preference then press the 69 button Copies Specifies the number of prints You can select the number up to 10 Date If you select With images are printed with the date File Name If you select With images are printed with the file name Print Setting Date With File Name With CUT MENU K Q EN 56 4 After Print Setting is set the print icon is marked on the displayed image You can still use the four way controller lt P to change the image by your preference then press the 69 button to print Use the four way controller AW to access the paper selection setting then press the 69 button to confirm Paper Size You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used Border status You may select the desired item depending on the
25. arefully This is especially important when you are shooting under low lighting conditions since your camera may decelerate the shutter Speed to ensure your images are properly exposed b EN 28 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Shooting Images 1 Rotate the mode dial to S amp 2A amp or EX and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch 2 Compose the image on the LCD monitor screen so that the main subject is within the focus frame 3 Press the shutter release button down halfway to focus the image W When you press the shutter release button down halfway the camera s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus Proper exposure is determined and locked at the same time 4 Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to capture the image 4 W The actual captured image appears to be larger than the one displayed by the LCD monitor screen after the image has been captured m Pressing the 69 DISPLAY button switches the LCD monitor display mode Each time you press the DISPLAY button the display changes in the following order Normal Display gt Infomation Display gt No Icons gt LCD Off b EN 29 Setting Image Resolution and Quality As you get to know the digital camera you can set the image resolution number of vertical and horizontal pixels and image quality compression ratio based on the types of images you want to shoot Thes
26. as flash mode or continuous shooting mode 1 2 3 EN 40 Rotate the mode dial to zl and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch Compose your subject within the focus frame Press the shutter release button to capture the image Portrait Mode Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out of focus 1 Rotate the mode dial to amp and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch 2 Compose your subject within the focus frame 3 Press the shutter release button to capture the image Landscape Mode z4 1 This mode allows you to take photographs of distant scenery or landscapes 1 Rotate the mode dial to ZA and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch 2 Compose your subject within the focus frame 3 Press the shutter release button to capture the image EN 41 Sport Mode L This mode allows you to shoot fast moving objects 1 Rotate the mode dial to gt and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch 2 Compose your subject within the focus frame 3 Press the shutter release button to capture the image Night Scene Mode A 1 This mode allows you to take photographs of people against a dusk or night time background 1 Rotate the mode dial to 4 and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch 2 Compose your subject within the focus frame 3 Press the shutter release button to capture the image EN 42 PLAYB
27. cation W Macintosh Open the untitled disk icon and the destination location on your hard disk Drag and drop from the digital camera to the desired destination 4 W SD memory card users may prefer to use an SD memory card reader highly recommended b EN 63 DITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Installing ACDSee for PENTAX With ACDSee for PENTAX you can find organize and preview images and media files on your computer and efficiently acquire images from digital cameras scanners and other devices ACDSee for PENTAX s full featured image viewer and media player quickly generates high quality displays of your images and media files Also ACDSee for PENTAX includes a wide variety of image editing tools you can use to create edit and touch up your digital images Use tools such as red eye reduction crop sharpen blur and emboss to enhance or correct your images Image management tools such as exposure adjustment convert resize rename and rotate can be used to adjust multiple files at the same time 1 Insert the enclosed CD ROM S SW47 into your CD ROM drive SSS 8 2 When the welcome screen appears select Application Software SLT i 3 Select the desired language 5 X Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation C e Eee W For more information about the operation of ACDSee for PENTAX application R 1d Software refer to its respective help documentation PENTAX son tr ca
28. ced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy In any case however shipping charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender To prove the date of your purchase when required please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year Before sending your equipment for servicing please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer s authorized representatives or their approved repair shops unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer Always obtain a quotation for the service charge and only after you accept the quoted service charge instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing This warranty policy does not affect the customer s statutory rights The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy Therefore we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy C The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union EN 89 Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We PENTAX IMAGING COMPANY A Division of PENTAX of America Inc Located at 600 12 Street Suite 300 Golden Colorado 80401 U S A Phone 303 799 8000 FAX 303 790 1131
29. e settings affect the number of images that can be stored in the internal memory or on an SD memory card Higher resolution and higher quality images provide finer detail but cause the images file size to be larger To change image resolution or image quality perform these steps below 1 Rotate the mode dial to I amp 2A amp or EX and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch mee Menuz Menus 2 Press the MENU button ir Recorded Pixels fu R Menu1 is displayed EP ny Level nA Inthe E3 mode Menu is displayed Rr 3 Use the four way controller W to select Recorded Pixels then DOM ithe Me press the 69 button 0 Sensitivity 3 4 Use the four way controller AW to select the desired setting then press the button to confirm 5 Follow the step 3 and 4 above to set the Quality Level Exit CET Select 0K RecordediRixels 6 2816x2112 VA A 2272x1704 vs ae S G W The possible number of shots and recording time depend on the storage Size resolution and quality settings and the subject of the image to be RH 640x480 captured W You can resize the images later Please refer to the section in this manual Caneeli MENU Select C titled Resizing an Image EN 47 for further detail EN 30 Using the Zoom Function This camera is equipped with 3x optical zoom The lens moves during the optical zoom photography allowing you to capture telephoto and wide angle shots By usin
30. ea W For Windows 2000 XP users please make sure to install and use the ACDSee for i Applicalon Software PENTAX in Administrator mode m Des Lz franca Pyccom p Deutsch shee a EN 64 USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your digital camera can act as a PC camera which allows you to videoconference or have a real time conversation with friends or family To use the digital camera for videoconferencing your computer system must include the items as below W Microphone W Sound card W Speakers or headphones W Network or Internet connection 4 W Video conferencing software is not included with the digital camera W This mode is not supported for Mac b Step I Install the PC camera driver The PC camera driver included in the CD ROM S SW47 is exclusively for Windows The PC camera function is not supported for Mac platforms 1 Insert the enclosed CD ROM S SW47 into your CD ROM drive 2 When the welcome screen appears select PC Camera Driver 3 Select the desired language Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation 4 After the driver installation is completed restart your computer p m PENTAX sommes monner co K PC Camera Driver CA LS d E Frans Pycemme ae peth SVENSKA E ae EN 65 Step 2 Connect the digital camera to your computer 1 EN 66 Rotate the mode dial to 3 and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch
31. ect the Set up2 menu then use the four way controller W to select USB Con Press the button Use the four way controller W to select PC then press the button Turn off your camera Connect your camera and the computer via the supplied USB Em cable Turn your camera on by pressing the power switch There will be a new Removable Disk icon detected in My Computer which contains your recorded images or movie clips For Mac users double click untitled or unlabeled disk drive icon on our desktop Set up1 Set up2 Set up3 NTSG a Video Out po Brightness E Auto Power Off 2min Select C USB Connection PictBridge PC Camera E MENU Select Step 3 Download images or movie clips When the digital camera is turned on and connected to your computer it is considered to be a disk drive just like a floppy disk or CD You can download transfer images by copying them from the Removable disk untitled or unlabeled disk on a Macintosh to your computer hard drive m Windows Open the removable disk and double click on the DCIM folder to open it to find more folders Your images are inside these folder s Select the desired still images or movie clips and then choose Copy from the Edit menu Open the destination location folder and choose Paste from the Edit menu You may also drag and drop image files from the digital camera to a desired lo
32. ed 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 The batteries that can be used in this camera only the Ni MH battery can be recharged W 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 W f 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 W f any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes wash the affected areas thoroughly with water W Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke Be careful not to burn yourself during removal W Some portions of the camera heat up during use so please take care as there is a risk of l
33. es corce 6 AE AE Metering y Leve ER digital Zoo Quality Level 5k C A igital Zoom DB instante WB white Batance bate imprint TA MENU ISO Sensitivity Select Q meny 3 MENU 1 Rotate the mode dial to B El amp ZA amp or EY and turn your camera on 2 Press the MENU button then use the four way controller lt P to select the Menu1 Menu2 Menu3 menu W n B Mode press the MENU button to access the Menu menu directly 3 Use the four way controller AW to select the option item then press the button 4 Press the four way controller A V to select the desired setting then press the button EN 68 W Inthe E3 Mode Item Functional Description Recorded Sets the size of the image that will be captured Refer to the section in this manual titled Pixels Setting Image Resolution and Quality EN 30 for further details l 2816x2112 H M4 2272x1704 Za 1600x1200 64 640x480 Quality Level Sets the quality compression rate at which the image is captured Refer to the section in 2 this manual titled Setting Image Resolution and Quality EN 30 for further details mum Best Better Good EN 69 m Inthe E amp amp or A Mode m Menu settings Item Functional Description Recorded Pixels T Refer to the section in this manual titled Setting Image Resolution and Quality EN 30 for further details
34. ess the shutter release button to capture the three images fel W n Auto Bracket mode the flash mode will be set to Flash Off automatically Drive Mode EN 35 Self Timer The self timer can be used in situations such as group shots When using this option you should either mount the camera on a tripod recommended or rest it on a flat level surface RON oa EN 36 Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface Rotate the mode dial to S E amp 24 K or A Press the power switch to turn on the power Press the four way controller A X and use A to select your desired self timer mode You can also change the setting using four way controller lt gt Press the 69 button to confirm the setting Compose your scene and press the shutter release button W The self timer function is activated W The photograph is then taken after the preset time W To cancel the self timer at any time press the four way controller A or press the shutter release button halfway Lum Oh oe Drive Mode 2 sec Self timer o qox The table below will help you choose the appropriate self timer mode Self timer mode Description 2sec Self timer The image is captured about 2 seconds after the shutter is pressed This mode is useful for preventing camera shake Sv 10 sec Self timer The image is captured about 10 seconds after the shutter is pressed This mode is
35. g the optical zoom function images appear closer by pressing the amp button or smaller away by pressing the 44 button The zoom bar indicates the current level of magnification When the digital zoom is within 3x magnification the zoom bar is within the optical zoom range When the digital zoom function is set to On you can further enlarge the subjects with 4x digital zoom by pressing continuously the amp button It is activated after your camera reaches its maximum optical zoom factor 3x and the zoom bar is within the digital zoom area You can enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equivalent to 12 times A useful feature as it is however the more the image is enlarged the more pixelated the image will appear Optical zoom range Zoom bar To capture a zoomed image perform the following steps 1 Rotate the mode dial to B Ez amp ZA amp or RB and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch 2 Adjust the magnification ratio by using the 444 amp button W To exit the zoom photography press continuously the 444 button W The status of digital magnification is displayed on the LCD monitor 3 Compose your scene and press the shutter release button 3 f m To enable digital zoom feature set the Menu2 Digital Zoom to On in the E3 El amp ZA amp or RB mode Refer to EN 71 for further details EN 31 Using the Flash The flash is designed to functi
36. h the camera be careful not to overtighten the screw in the tripod socket on the camera EN 8 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION eeeeeeree nnne 11 Package Contents 12 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA 13 Front U indeed ee e 13 Mode Dial eir bsec diem 13 Rear VISW cet Ho e Beta 14 LCD Monitor Information 15 PREPARING THE CAMERA 18 Installing the Batteries 18 Using the AC Adapter Optional Accessory 19 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card Optional ACCESSOry ee 20 Attaching the Camera Strap sss 23 GETTING STARTED is 24 Turning the Power On Off suse 24 Choosing the Screen Language 25 Setting the Date and Time ss 26 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory ses eseeee sees eeee eee eeseeeeee eree eere ereer 27 Using the LCD Monitor 28 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE 29 Shooting Images 29 Setting Image Resolution and Quality 30 Using the Zoom Function 31 US the PASH nocere rerit rre 32 Setting FOCUS cette el op 33 DRIVE MODE eene nnn 34 High Speed Continuous sese eee eee eee ee 34 Auto lt e t detrei iir rete rab sip 35 EL SUM ES 36 Adjusting the Exposure EV Compensation 38 Setting White Balance 39 USING THE MODE DIAL 40 Simple Mode 40 Program Mode Portrait Mode
37. ired images W To view the previous image press the four way controller 4 m To view the next image press the four way controller P 3 Press the MENU button then use the four way controller W to select Protect and press the 69 button 4 Use the four way controller A V to choose the desired setting then press the amp button W This Image Protect one image movie m All Images Protect all images movies at once Select ok 5 Use the four way controller AW to select Protect then press the 69 button to confirm This Image W Press the MENU button to return to the mode The On Pret indicator appears on the selected image W f you wish to cancel the protect function of a protected image select Unprotect Unprotect TT MENU Select ok EN 52 Setting the DPOF DPOF Digital Print Order Format allows you to embed printing information on your SD memory card By using DPOF you can select an image to be printed and then specify how many prints or which image you would like Take your SD memory card to a DPOF enabled printer that accepts SD memory cards The DPOF card compatible printer will read the embedded information on the SD memory card and print your images as specified To configure print settings for a single image all images 1 Press the S button then use the four way controller lt P to select the desired image you want to print 100 0001 Z3 2 Press the MENU bu
38. n the battery cover 4 W Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover W Due to the characteristics of AA alkaline battery camera performance may deteriorate AA alkaline battery is not recommended except in emergencies and checking the camera s functionality 4 EN 18 Using the AC Adapter Optional Accessory Use of the AC adapter is recommended if you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC 1 Make sure your camera is off 2 Connect one end of the AC adapter to the camera DC input terminal labeled DC IN 3V 3 Connect the other end to an power outlet DC terminal AC adapter To power outlet AC power cable 4 W Make sure to use only the AC adapter specified for the camera Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty W To prevent unexpected auto power off resulting from no battery power left during the process of transferring your images to the computer use the AC adapter as a power supply W The AC adapter can only be used to power the camera Batteries cannot be charged inside the camera Uh EN 19 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card Optional Accessory The digital camera comes with approx 10MB of internal memory allowing you to store captured still images or movie clips in the digital camera Moreover you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD
39. nd QuickTime 6 0 and the latest version of CarbonLib if using OS 9 2 Step I Install the USB driver W installation on Windows 98 amp 98SE The USB driver on the supplied CD ROM S SW47 is exclusively for Windows 98 and 98SE Windows 2000 ME XP users don t need to install the USB driver 1 2 3 6 Insert the enclosed CD ROM S SW47 into your CD ROM drive Connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable The Add New Hardware Wizard will appear on screen as shown on the right Click on Next Select Search for the best driver for your device Click on Next Select CD ROM drive and Specify a location as shown on the right Click on Next Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation After the USB driver has been installed restart your computer Installation on MAC OS 9 2 For Mac OS 9 2 or higher the computer will automatically recognize the digital camera and load its own USB drivers This izard searches for new divers PENTAX Dpioe10 software program thal makes a Display a ist of all the divers ina speci locaton so pou can select the diver you ant F CD ROM dive T Wier Windows Update Y Specify a location pr EN 61 Step e Connect the digital camera to your computer 1 EN 62 Rotate the mode dial to 3 and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch Press the four way controller K to sel
40. nd data 1 Rotate the mode dial to 3e and turn your camera on by pressing TUBE the power switch c m Set up1 is displayed Format 2 Use the four way controller W to select Format then press the Midi Sound Off button Date Adjust d m y 9 Language English Select 3 Use the four way controller A V to select OK then press the button to confirm Format Cancel Select f W When you format an SD memory card be aware that all data on the SD memory card will be erased Protected images are also erased W To format the internal memory do not insert an SD memory card into the camera Otherwise you will format the SD memory card W An SD memory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted EN 27 Using the LCD Monitor Yours camera is equipped with a 2 4 full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images replay recorded images movie clips or adjust menu settings The mode icons text and numbers displayed on the monitor may vary according to the current settings Rotate the mode dial to S E amp ZA S A or f Press the power switch to turn on the power Compose your scene on the LCD monitor Press the shutter release button Bom 4 W The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light This is not a malfunction W To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter release button always hold it c
41. ng the video output system of the equipment that you are going to connect to the camera PAL NTSC Brightness This sets the brightness of the LCD monitor screen The adjustment range is from 5 to 5 Auto Power Off P If no operation is performed for a specific period of time the power to the camera is automatically turned off This feature is useful to reduce battery wear 2 min 3 min 5 min Off EN 79 R Set up3 settings Functional Description Sets whether or not to reset the file number when you take photographs This creates a new folder The captured images are recorded to the newly created folder from number 0001 If you want to reset the file number be sure that no images are recorded in the internal memory or the SD memory card Returns all basic settings to the digital camera s default settings The time setting will not be reset EN 80 This displays the current firmware version of the camera CONNECTING TH DIGITAL CAMERA TO OTHER Devices VIEOCABLE s E VIDEO CABLE o audio video equipment L USB CABLE L l ooon PC pe QB ees A esses BA SD Card Reader ___ SD Memory Card TINI E PCMCIA Adapter USB CABLE PictBridge Function olaaxssmasabEraxesa a T A RR 6988659 Printer EN 81 SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image Sensor CCD Effective pixels 6 0 Mega pixels Image size Still image 281
42. nsure 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 W The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F R The liquid crystal display will become black at high temperatures but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to W 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 W Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high performance W f 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 W 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 EN 7 W Refer to Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card EN 21 22 regarding the SD Memory Card Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor This could cause breakage or malfunction W Be careful not to sit down with the camera in your back pocket as this may damage the exterior of the camera or the LCD monitor W When using a tripod wit
43. nted on the pictures even if the DPOF settings are made This Image opies 2 With Select agl Tins image Copies 2 l Dae WES Select Q 100 0001 a DPOF This Image CETTE MENU Select 1 Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer Even if you do not have a computer you can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge to perform image selection and printing using the camera screen and controls DPOF support also lets you specify which images you want to print and how many copies of each should be printed Connecting the camera to the printer 1 Rotate the mode dial to 5 and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch USB Connection 2 Press the four way controller to select the Set up2 menu PC then use the four way controller W to select USB Con Press the button 3 Use the four way controller A V to select PictBridge then press the button 4 Connect your camera and the printer via a supplied USB cable CETTE MENU Select Q W The message Data being processed will appear on the on the LCD monitor screen 4 W On Windows 98 98SE ME 2000 if the camera is connected to your computer and you unintentionally set the camera s USB connection to PictBridge the Install Driver message will appear Ignore this message and click Cancel PC Camera 2 EN 55 Printing images When the camera is properly connected to
44. ode is used for continuous shooting 3 pictures are taken continuously once the shutter release button is pressed Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface 1 Rotate the mode dial to S E amp Kor 2 Press the power switch to turn on the power 3 Press the four way controller A and use A to select High Speed Continuous You can also change the setting using four way controller lt gt 4 Press the button to confirm the setting The Gy indicator is displayed on the monitor screen 5 Press the shutter release button halfway to lock the focus 6 Press the shutter release button to capture a sequence of images el W n High Speed Continuous mode the flash mode will be set to Flash Off automatically Drive Mode High Speed Continous DK G EN 34 Auto Bracket In this mode the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots after you press the shutter release button once Auto Bracket settings can be combined with exposure compensation settings to extend the adjustment range 1 Rotate the mode dial to E3 EZ amp Aor A 2 Press the power switch to turn on the power 3 Press the four way controller A and use A to select Auto Bracket You can also change the setting using the four way controller lt gt 4 Press the button to confirm the setting The Mi indicator is Auto Brackal displayed on the LCD monitor screen 5 Pr
45. on automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash You can take an image using a desired flash mode to suit your circumstances 1 Rotate the mode dial to BS E amp Ror A 2 Press the power switch to turn on the power 3 Press the four way controller 4 4 The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed You can also change the setting Flash Mode using the four way controller AW Se Auto 4 Press the 69 button to confirm the setting 5 Compose your scene and press the shutter release button The camera has four flash modes Auto Auto Red eye Flash on and Flash off The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode Flash mode Description 54 Auto The flash fires automatically according to the photographic conditions SA Auto Red eye Use this mode to reduce the red eye phenomenon when you want to take natural looking photographs of people and animals in low light conditions When taking photographs the red eye phenomenon can be reduced by asking the subject person to look at the digital camera or get as close to the digital camera as possible 4 Flash On The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness amp Flash Off The flash will not discharge regardless of the brightness Use this mode when taking pictures using indoor lighting for stages and indoor competitions and when the subject is too far away for the flash to be effective
46. on by member states private households within the EU states may return their used electrical electronic equipments to designated collection facilities free of charge In some countries your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one Please contact your local authority for further details By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling 2 In other countries outside the EU If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal For Switzerland Used electrical electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer even when you don t purchase a new product Further collection facilities are listed on the home page of www swico ch or www sens ch EN 91
47. ort DPOF PC CAM support QVGA around 20 f s PRINT Imaging Matching III Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA compliant testing Actual performance may vary according to operating conditions Design and specifications are subject to change without notice EN 83 APPENDIX W Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible causes Solutions Corrective Actions Power does not turn on The battery has run out The battery is not oriented correctly The battery cover is not closed properly The AC adapter optional is disconnected Load new or fully charged battery Load the battery in the correct direction Close the battery cover correctly Properly connect the AC adapter Camera suddenly powers down The function of Auto Power Off in the gt mode has been activated The battery has run out Turn the power back on and set the option of Auto Power Off to Off Load new or fully charged battery Image is not captured when the shutter release button is pressed EN 84 The camera is in the or 3 mode Memory is full Rotate the mode dial to B dA s or gu Transfer the desired files to your computer and then delete unnecessary files or use a different memory card Symptom Possible causes Solutions Corrective Actions Flash does not fire Flash off is selected in flash mode
48. ow temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time W 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 in your eyes or in your mouth EN 5 EN 6 Handling precautions for batteries This camera uses two AA alkaline AA lithium AA Ni MH or AA nickel manganese batteries Do not use batteries other than those specified here Using some other type of battery may cause the camera to function poorly or the batteries may rupture or cause a fire AA alkaline AA lithium and AA nickel manganese cannot be recharged Do not try to take the batteries apart The batteries may rupture or leak if you try to charge them or take them apart Do not replace the batteries with batteries that are different brands types or capacities Also do not combine old batteries with new ones Doing so may cause the batteries to rupture or cause a fire Do not insert the batteries with the positive and negative poles in the wrong orientation Doing so may cause the batteries to rupture or cause a fire About the AC Adapter AN 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
49. play The slideshow function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order This is very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentations 1 Press the S button W The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen Playback Playback2 2 Press the MENU button to access the Playback menu Then use I Slideshow the four way controller W to select Slideshow and press the omg button mo CR TH MENU Select ok 3 Use the four way controller A Y to set the playback interval then press the button Slideshow W The slideshow starts o 3see W The movie clips display the first frame image and the movie is not played back W To stop slide show press the button f W You can adjust the slideshow display interval within the range of 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec 3 EN 46 Resizing an Image You can change the image size of a captured image to one of the following sizes 2272 x 1704 pixel 1600 x 1200 pixel and 640 x 480 pixel 1 Press the S button W The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen Playback Playback 2 In the S mode use the four way controller lt P to select the desired images rei Quality Change W To view the previous image press the four way controller 4 3 m To view the next image press the four way controller P imi Copy 3 Press the MENU button to access the Playback menu P
50. play back is displayed W To view the previous image press the four way controller 4 W To view the next image press the four way controller P 3 Press the 69 button to start playing back the movie clips W To pause or resume movie playback press the button again 01 01 2006 12 01 100 0001 3 00 05 d The index number date and time indicators displayed on the LCD monitor screen will disappear after a few seconds The zoom function cannot be activated when playing back movie clips W To playback the movie clips on the computer we recommend you to use Windows Media Player 9 0 or later WMP 9 0 or later You can download WMP version from the website at www microsoft com 3 EN 49 PLAYBACK MODE ADVANCED FEATURES Playing Back Still Images Movie Clips on TV You can also playback your images on a TV screen Before connecting to any device make sure to select NTSC PAL system to match the video output system of the video equipment you are going to connect to the digital camera then turn off all devices to be connected 1 Connect one end of the AV cable to the AV terminal of the digital camera 2 Connect the other end to the AV input socket of the TV set Turn the TV and digital camera on 4 Playback the images movie clips W The method of operation is the same as playing back still images and movie clips on the digital camera a 4
51. recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen W To view the previous image press the four way controller 4 m To view the next image press the four way controller P 2 Adjust the zoom ratio by using the 444 amp button W To enlarge the selected image press the amp button m To return to the normal image press the 44 button W The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor screen 3 To view different portions of the images press the four way controller A Y lt gt to adjust the display area f W The magnification factors range from 1 5X to 4X within 6 stages 1 5X 2 0X 2 5X 3 0X 3 5X and 4 0X b EN 44 Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor screen simultaneously so you may search for a particular image 1 Press the LS button W The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen 2 Press the 444 button once W Nine thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously W For recorded movie clips the 2 movie mode icon will be displayed W For protected images movie clips On mark will be displayed Refer to the section in this manual titled Protecting Images Movie Clips EN 52 for further details 3 Use the four way controller A Y lt gt to move the cursor to select the image to be displayed at regular size 4 Press the or amp Q button to display the selected image on full screen EN 45 Slideshow Dis
52. ress the four way controller gt to select Playback2 and press W to Select gt select Resize and press the button 4 Use the four way controller AW to select the desired setting then press the 69 button to confirm GA 1600x1200 pM 640x480 TT MENU Select C d od B You can only choose a smaller size image you cannot increase the resolution of an image W Movie cannot be resized EN 47 MOVIE MODE Recording Movie Clips This mode allows you to record movie clips with sound via built in microphone 1 Rotate the mode dial to 2 and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch 2 Press the shutter release button to start recording 3 To stop recording press the shutter release button again Ef _ W The optical zoom function 3X can be activated before you start recording the movie clips W The digital zoom function can be activated before and during the recording m Pressing the DISPLAY button switches the LCD monitor screen display mode Each time you press the 69 DISPLAY button the display changes in the following order Normal Display No Icons LCD Off EN 48 Playing Back Movie Clips You can play back the recorded movie clips on the LCD monitor screen However the sound recorded with movie clips can only be played back on a TV or on a computer 1 Press the S button 2 Use the four way controller lt P to go through the images until the movie clip you want to
53. s 7 f Movie 5 Self timer LED 8 E Simple EN 13 Rear View Oeo 66e 1 LED indicator 7 Strap holder 2 Q button 8 button M E button DISPLAY button 3 B button 9 Battery card cover 4 MENU button 10 Tripod socket 5 T button 11 LCD monitor 6 Four way controller A button amp P button 4 4 button S V button EN 14 LCD Monitor Information W Camera Mode 1 Mode indication Program Portrait Landscape Sport Night scene Digs we Simple h mode Auto Auto Red eye Flash on Flash off e mode Standard High Speed Continuous Auto Bracket 2 sec Self timer Gh 10 sec self timer i 10 2 sec Self timer 4 Focus mode Std Standard amp Macro Infinity 5 Possible number of shots m EJ e AMI IE T CB Zd S G S 10 Memory status To D SD memory card Battery and AC adapter a 2 WA M No battery power Built in memory without card Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power T gt AC adapter Recorded pixels Bu 2816 x 2112 Bul 2272 x 1704 11 1SO sensitivity El 1600 x 1200 Ed Auto F 640 x 480 Ba 164 Image quality E 100 amp Best E 200 gt Better 12 EV compensation Good 13 Zoom bar White balance 14 Focus area AWB Auto L amp amp Dayligh
54. serting the SD memory card to a DPOF compatible printer or taking it to a print shop Refer to the section in this manual titled Setting the DPOF EN 53 for further details EN 75 m Playback2 Item Functional Description Resize Changes the size of a recorded image Resizing replaces the original image with the changed image Only resizing to a smaller size is available Refer to the section in this manual titled Resizing an Image EN 47 for further details H4 2272x1704 Za 1600x1200 61 640x480 Quality Change Changes the quality compression rate of a recorded image Compresses images and overwrites an old size images with a newly compressed image Only quality changing to a lower quality level is available Better Good Image Copy EN 76 Allows you to copy your files from the digital camera s internal memory to an SD memory card You can only do this if you have an SD memory card installed and some files in internal memory Setup Menu This feature allows you to set up the default settings by preference for using your camera UE Setup2 Setup3 Set up1 i Set up3 Set up1 Set up2 N Format i use con 009 Reset No e Reset M6 souna off X Video out PAL B Date Adjust dimly o Version ver 7 Brightness oD Language English Auto Power Off 2min 1 Rotate the mode dial to Z mode and turn your camera on 2 Press the four
55. settings Functional Description Sets the color of the image that will be captured Bg Full Color ug B amp W EB Sepia ets the level of image sharpness NT High f Medium NE Low Saturation To capture an image your camera offers you three different degrees of color to match with your preference amp Your images will demonstrate different impression by selecting different degrees of color This is called Saturation amp l High amp l Medium Low Date Imprint The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images This function must be activated before the image is captured The date appears on the right bottom of the captured picture When images are shot with date imprint feature the date cannot be removed later EN 72 Movie Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording movie clips Movie M Color i Lu Digital Zoom On Select ok Rotate the mode dial to 2 and turn your camera on Press the MENU button Press the four way controller A V to select the option item Then press the button Press the four way controller A Y to select the desired setting then press the 69 button To exit the movie menu press the MENU button O1 E GM Functional Description Refer to the Camera Menu s option item the E amp A amp or EY Mode for further details EN 72 Refer to the Camera Menu s option
56. supports PictBridge and perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls Provided editing software ACDSee for PENTAX You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided editing software EN 11 Package Contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage promptly contact your dealer Common Product Components Digital Camera Quick Start Guide Operating manuals CD ROM Software CD ROM S SW47 Camera Strap AV Cable USB Cable Two AA alkaline batteries for checking the camera s functionality FOI III ICO II CTO I ITO III TOI I ITO II I TOI I I TOT IA TOT III TOT II IT TIS IIIT IIIT TIA IIR Common Optional Accessories not included with the camera W AC adapter supplied by PENTAX W SD memory card commercially available W Batteries and battery charger commercially available 4 R Accessories and components may vary by retailer b EN 12 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Mode Dial Front View Um 00O D Mode 1 Ed Program 2 amp Portrait 3 Landscape 1 Shutter release button 6 Microphone 4 amp Sport 2 Flash 7 PC AV terminal 5 M Night Scene 3 Power switch 8 DC input terminal 6 32 Setup 4 Mode dial 9 Len
57. t L Ch Cloudy 9s Tungsten Light tx Fluorescent Light EN 15 Movie Mode Movie mode Flash mode Recordable movie time available Memory status Battery power and AC adapter indicator Focus area Zoom bar Noocrcomvm m Image Playback Playback mode Number of image Memory status Battery power and AC adapter indicator Index number of total number DPOF indicator Protect indicator Date 9 Time 10 EV compensation 11 ISO sensitivity 12 White balance 13 Image quality 14 Recorded pixels HN O O1 PR D E EN 16 eO e viae ANB 150100 0 3 8 6 9 m Movie Playback 1 Playback mode 2 Movie mode 100 0002 ma 3 Number of movie 4 Memory status 5 Battery power and AC adapter indicator 6 Index number of total number 7 8 9 1 00 05 Elapsed time Date Time 0 Play Pause indicator PREPARING THE CAMERA Installing the Batteries You can use 2 AA size batteries alkaline or Ni MH rechargeable to power the camera Make sure that the power of the digital camera is off before inserting or removing the batteries 1 Make sure the camera is turned off 2 Open the battery cover 3 Insert the batteries in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration 4 Close the battery cover W To remove the batteries turn the camera off before removing batteries and hold the camera with the battery cover facing upward then ope
58. terial or workmanship or otherwise and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties whether expressed or implied is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided No refunds will be made on repairs by non authorized PENTAX service facilities Procedure during 12 month Warranty Period Any PENTAX which proves defective during the 12 month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer If there is no representative of the manufacturer in your country send the equipment to the manufacturer with postage prepaid In this case it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required If the equipment is covered by warranty repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing If the equipment is not covered by warranty regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner EN 88 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 Not withstanding this your PENTAX returned to the manufacturer will be servi
59. tton Use the four way controller AW to select EE BR DPOF then press the button S 2 3 Use the four way controller AW to select by your preference then press the 69 button This Image To configure print settings for a single image All Images To configure print settings for all images Reset All Resets all DPOF settings All Images Reset All Select C EN 53 4 Use the four way controller A V to select by your preference then press the 69 button Copies Allows you to select image quantity 0 10 Use the four way controller lt P to set the image quantity Date The date of recording can be printed directly on the images Select With or Without with the four way controller lt gt Press the MENU button to return to the image playback mode W The print icon is marked on the displayed image W To cancel the DPOF settings for a single image go back to step 3 to select This Image and select 0 in Copies in the next step For resetting all the DPOF settings go back to step 3 to select Reset All of EN 54 Before you perform the DPOF settings on your camera always remember to copy your images from the internal memory to an SD memory card first The m print icon will appear on the LCD monitor screen indicating images selected for printing You cannot print movies Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab the date may not be impri
60. type of printer being used This starts printing and displays the message Printing now on the LCD monitor screen The message will disappear after the printing is finished Then the screen returns to Select Printing Mode W To cancel printing Pressing the button during print data transfer displays the screen for selecting whether to Continue or Cancel printing Select jp Print 6 Cancel MENU Setting V Paper Setting Paper Size 4 M gt Border status Without Total 3 Caneel ET Print HX p NN Printing now 1 3 Print Continue EN 57 In Print AII Mode Lets you print all images with PictBridge 1 If you wish to print all the images stored in the camera you may choose Print All in Select Printing Mode 2 To set Print Settings follow steps 2 to 6 in Print Mode EN 56 Select Printing Mode Print DPOF AUTOPRINT K Q In DPOF AUTOPRINT Mode This function only lets you print the specified image based on the previous DPOF settings 1 If you wish to print images with DPOF setting you may choose DPOF AUTOPRINT in Select Printing Mode 2 To set Print Settings follow steps 2 to 6 in Print Mode EN 56 Select Printing Mode Print Print All DPOF AUTOPRINT V4 OK amp 3 W When connecting a printer which is not compatible with DPOF DPOF AUTOPRINT cannot be selected EN 58 TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO
61. way controller lt P to select the Set up1 Set up2 Set up3 menu 3 Use the four way controller AW to select the desired option item then press the button 4 To exit the setup menu rotate the mode dial to another mode EN 77 R Set up settings Item Functional Description Erases all images and reformats the SD memory card loaded in your camera Protected images are also erased SD memory card cannot be formatted if it is write protected Refer to the section in this manual titled Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory EN 27 for further details Sound i This sets whether or not to mute the startup sound and the camera sound each time you press a camera button Loud Soft Off Date Adjust This sets the date and the time Refer to the section in this manual titled Setting the Date and Time EN 26 for further details d m y m d y y m d EN 78 Sets the language that is displayed on the LCD monitor screen Refer to the section in this manual titled Choosing the Screen Language EN 25 for further details English Fran ais Espa ol Deutsch Italiano Svenska Nederlands Pyccxun ASE SERERE R Set up2 settings Item Functional Description USB Con Selects to choose one of the following modes for further settings PC PictBridge PC Camera Video Out p PAL Sets video output of the camera for matchi
62. way controller AW to select the language you want 5 Press the button to confirm Set upd Set up2 Set up3 I Format 5 Sound Off EB Date Adjust dimly e Language English Select EN 25 Setting the Date and Time Follow the steps below to set the date display style current date and time 1 Rotate the mode dial to 5 and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch Setupih Set up2 Set up3 2 Set up1 is displayed LEE Format 3 Use the four way controller W to select Date Adjust and the 10 Sound Off four way controller lt P to switch the date types then press the E B Date Adjust amy button o Language English Select 4 Press the four way controller lt P to select Day Month Year and Time fields Datelidjust W To increase a value press the four way controller A W To decrease a value press the four way controller V 01 2006 W The time is displayed in 24 hours format 5 Press the button after all fields are set ie W The date illustration shown is for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual setting of your camera 00 00 Cancel MENU Select C3 EN 26 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory The term Formatting means preparing an SD memory card to record images this process is also called initialization This utility formats an SD memory card or the internal memory and erases all stored images a

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