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Asahi Pentax Optio A-40 Operating Manual

1. 1 Press the four way controller gt intial seing The Language aa screen appears LanguageliS ES English 2 Use the four way controller Hometown 0 00 4 Y lt P to select a language eo The default setting is English Vid o Out NTSC MENU Cancel OK 5 e o re 5 ps fj 2 eo Press the OK button 4 Press the four way controller Y The frame moves to f 5 Use the four way controller lt gt to select the desired city Hometown 6 Press the four way controller Y The frame moves to DST Daylight Saving Time 7 Use the four way controller lt gt to select v On o Off 8 Press the OK button The Date Adjust screen appears Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style 1 Press the four way controller gt ha The frame moves to mm dd yy Ba Suie 2 Usethe four way controller A Y 7 ate 01 01 2008 to select the date display style Time 0 00 MENU Cancel 0K OK 3 Press the four way controller gt The frame moves to 24h 4 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select 24h 24 hour display or 12h 12 hour display MENU Cancel 0k OK 5 Press the four way controller gt The frame returns to Date Style Date Adjust Date Style mm dd yy 24h Date 01 01 2008 Time 0 00 6 Press the four way controller Y
2. Quality Level Recorded Pixels A best etal ea Sound 12M 4000x3000 201 291 404 10M 3648x2736 242 350 486 7M 3072x2304 342 495 685 5M 2592x1944 481 695 963 11 ae ean 3M 2048x1536 728 1053 1458 1024 1024x768 1856 2682 3714 640 640x480 3405 4918 6811 The table above indicates the approximate number of images and recording time when using a 1GB SD Memory Card e The table above is based on standard shooting conditions specified by PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject shooting conditions capture mode SD Memory Card etc Size and Quality of Movies Select the size and quality best suited to your purpose The larger size and the higher quality level are selected the clearer moving images are produced but the file size is increased Select the appropriate size and quality on the 49 Rec Mode menu Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Movies p 107 Selecting the Quality Level of Movies p 108 Appropriate Sizes Recorded Pixels According to Use 640 640x480 ee high quality movies at VGA size The recordable time is 320 320x240 Smaller file size allows a longer time recording The default setting is 640 640x480 payieys unag payieys u29 o Approximate Recordable Time by Size Recorded Pixels and Quality Quality Level kkk kk Recorded Pixels Best Better Good 640 640x480 46 min 0 sec 57 min 38 sec 69 min
3. External Input Terminal AUDIO VIDEO L R By using the AV cable you can capture play back and dub images ona TV or other equipment with a video IN jack Make sure that both the AV equipment and the camera are turned off before connecting Fe the cable 1 Open the terminal cover and connect the supplied AV cable to the AV terminal Connect the AV cable to the AV terminal by aligning the arrow mark on the cable with the corresponding lt mark on the PC AV connector of the camera Connect the other end of the AV cable to the AV equipment Yellow video gt video input terminal White audio gt sound input terminal When using stereo sound equipment insert the sound jack into the L white terminal Turn the AV equipment on When the AV equipment connected to the camera and the AV equipment used to view images are separate turn both pieces of equipment on To view images on a TV with several video inputs switch the video inputs to the one connected to the camera referring to the operating manual for the TV 4 Turn the camera on Changing the Video Output Format p 185 te If you intend to use the camera for a long time use of the AC adapter kit K AC63 optional is recommended Refer to the operating manual for the TV or equipment to which the camera is connected e Images may not be displ
4. 5 oO 7 117 Shutter release button O Rec Mode wv Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level tok White Balance AWB _ gt AF Setting Cc oa AE Metering KOH Sensitivity AUTO 800 MENU Exit Four way controller MENU button Setting the Image Sharpness You can select whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The B Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Sharpness D Fange Comp Of fe h PF KA Use the four way controller lt gt memory N oN soinj oldg HulyeL i Green Button to adjust sharpness oe r Softens the contours Saturation Sharpens the contours MENU Exit 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready for taking pictures rA The Sharpness setting is saved when the camera is turned off Shutter release button O Rec Mode wv Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level tok White Balance AWB _ gt AF Setting Cc oa AE Metering KOH Sensitivity AUTO 800 MENU Exit Four way controller MENU button Setting the Color Saturation You can set the color saturation 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 48 Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A Y to select Saturation D Range Comp soinjyolg Buryey ie h PF 3 Use the four way c
5. L z 3 Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select a desired mode For example select a Landscape mode Press the OK button Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken G Landscape Picture modes In Picture modes Saturation Contrast Sharpness White Balance and AE Metering are automatically set to their default settings You cannot change these settings Shutter release button Four way controller OK button Taking Pictures of People Natural Skin Tone Portrait Mode Half length Portrait In Natural Skin Tone Portrait mode and Half length Portrait mode Face Recognition AF and Face Recognition AE are activated When you point the camera at your subject s face the camera automatically recognizes it adjusting both focus and exposure A Q ay s oO 2 D a Skin Lets you take pictures with soft flash to produce beautiful skin tones Portrait Lets you take portraits with spatial effect by emphasizing the person Half length Lets you take portraits at a certain angle of view based on the size A Portrait mode and position of the the subject s face when recognizing the face 1 Press the four way controller Y in Capture
6. memo When Digital Zoom is set to Off When the recorded pixels is 12M 3x optical zoom available In Digital SR Mode or Movie mode e The image enlarged using Intelligent Zoom may appear rough on the LCD monitor This does not affect the quality of image e Only the Digital Zoom is available in Movie mode Set Movie SR to Off in 49 Rec Mode menu to use the Digital Zoom in Movie mode p 109 Setting the Digital Zoom e Intelligent Zoom is not available under the following conditions The Digital Zoom is set to w On by default To take pictures using only the optical zoom set the Digital Zoom to 1 2 3 4 Off Press the MENU button in Capture mode The B Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Digital Zoom Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select v On O Off Press the shutter release button halfway O Rec Mode EV Compensation 0 0 Movie Shake Reduction 4 Digital Zoom _ _ 4 gt Instant Review 0 5sec Face Priority MENU Exit The camera is ready for taking pictures Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting p 122 soinjyolg Buiyey sainjyolg Burye L Setting the Shooting Functions Four way controller OK button Selecting the Focus Mode Focus Mode AF Standard Autofocus mode The cam
7. payleys Buryje5 Powering the Camera Installing the Battery Install the battery provided with the camera 1 Open the battery card cover Slide the battery card cover in the direction The cover will automatically open in the direction when you release your fingers from the cover 2 Insert the battery with the 4 symbol facing toward the LCD monitor while using the side of the battery to press the battery lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow 3 Close the battery card cover Removing the Battery 1 Open the battery card cover 2 Release the battery by using your finger to press the battery lock lever in the same direction as when you inserted the battery The battery will be ejected Pull the battery out of the camera IA If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period use ofthe AC adapter kit K AC63 optional is recommended p 21 Baton e Insert the battery correctly If the battery is incorrectly oriented it may cause a malfunction Do not remove the battery when the camera is turned on If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time remove the battery Ifthe camera is left without the battery for a long time the date may be reset Charging indicator While charging Lights red Charging finished Lights green Battery charger payieys unag Charging the Battery Use the battery charger to charge the battery before installi
8. 59 Guide Display 189 H Half length Portrait 69 Histogram 54 56 Home Time 180 l Image Contrast 120 Image quality of movies 27 108 Image quality of still pictures 26 97 Image Sharpness 118 Image Size of movies 27 107 Image Size of still pictures 26 95 Infinity mode 90 Initial Settings 29 Instant Review 36 111 Intelligent Zoom 88 K Kids Mode 69 L LCD Bright Mode 36 37 41 43 186 LENS aaar earner dates 13 Light Metering mode 103 M Macro mode 90 Manual Exposure mode 63 Manual Focus mode 90 Memory 20 55 122 MENU button 14 41 43 Menu list iecccaca teed ares 48 Messages 197 Microphone 14 Movie Edit 163 Movie SR 0 0 eee 109 Multi exposure 85 N Natural Skin Tone mode 69 Night Scene Mode 77 Nine Image Display 133 NTSC iiaea aim enanos date 32 185 Number of recordable images 18 o OK Display button 14 36 41 44 One push PF 114 Operating Time 18 Optional Accessories 196 P PAL aie iectaniiacn Ss tase ad arden 32 185 Pan Focus mode 90 Pet Mode 75
9. Setting the Light Metering Mode to Determine the Exposure Setting the Sensitivity Setting the Exposure EV Compensation Selecting the Settings for Taking Movies Setting the Shake Reduction Function for Still Images to On Setting the Instant Review Time Setting the Face Priority to On Setting the D Range Compensation Setting the One push PF function to On ar Setting the Green Button 115 Setting the Image Sharpness Setting the Color Saturation Setting the Image Contrast Setting the Date Imprint Saving the Settings Saving the Menu Items M MOTry ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeteeseeeeeeetnneeeaees 122 Recording and Playback of Sound 124 Recording Sound Voice Recording Mode 124 Playing Back Sound Adding a Voice Memo Recording a Voice Memo Playing Back a Voice Memo Playback Deleting Editing Playing Back Images Playing Back Still Pictures Zoom Display Calling Up the Images from the Playing Back Movies cecceeseeeereeeteeeseeeeeeetaees Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode Nine Image Display Calendar Display SlideShOW sacccraczaceacssGenpecttchisingeniccs Deleting Images Movies and Sounds Deleting a Single Image Movie or Sound Deleting All Images Movies or Sound Files Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files from Nine Image Display Protecting Images Movies and Sounds from Del
10. v z 3 Press the four way controller gt AF Seng 5 The AF Setting screen appears Focusing Area t 7 7 Focus Limiter 4 Aux AF Light 4 Changing the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area Focusing Area Focusing Area The camera measures a wide range in the center of the Multiple monitor within the focusing area and focuses on the nearest subject The camera measures a narrow range in the center of the LJ Spot monitor the spot focusing area making easier for you to focus on a specific subject Automatic tracking The camera continues to focus on the moving subject SNe AF while you are pressing the shutter release button halfway ra La 4 Press the four way controller gt The pull down menu appears 5 Use the four way controller A Y to change the Focusing Area 6 Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready for taking pictures Saving the Focusing Area Setting p 122 Setting the Focus Limiter You can limit the focusing range of the lens in accordance with the shooting conditions When you set the Focus Limiter to On the focusing range of the lens is limited to the long range side for normal shooting and to the close up side for macro shooting You can adjust the focus on the subject quickly 4 Use the four way controller A Y FF sans sainjyolg uUe L to select Focus Limiter Focusing Area 7 Focus Li
11. 4 5 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Manual Exposure mode and press the OK button Press the four way controller Vv The screen for selecting the shutter speed and aperture value appears Use the four way controller lt gt to select a desired shutter speed and 4A to select a Aperture Shutter speed desired aperture value Depending on the shutter speed and aperture value you set an exposure warning may appear for your reference sainjolg Buryel T Press the OK button The camera is ready for taking pictures Set other functions when necessary Setting the Shooting Functions 1 p 90 p 120 e Only the icon of the selected exposure mode is displayed on the Mode Palette When you switch to another exposure mode the icon of the newly selected mode replaces the previous one You can display the Capture Mode Palette by pressing the four way controller while showing the screen for selecting the shutter speed and aperture value In Shutter Priority mode Sensitivity is fixed to AUTO800 In Shutter Priority mode and m Manual Exposure mode the exposure warning is shown as follows When the exposure is greater than 2 0EV or less than 2 0EV an icon 7 or A is displayed When the exposure is between 2 0EV to 2 0EV an icon 7 or A and the exposure value are displayed When the exposure is adequate at QEV no warning is displayed memo S
12. Flash Mode 4 Auto The flash discharges automatically depending on the light A conditions The flash will not discharge regardless of the brightness amp Flash Off Use this mode to take pictures at dusk or in museums etc where flash photography is prohibited 4 Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by a Auto Red eye the light from the flash being reflected in the subject s eyes The flash discharges automatically This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by K REN the light from the flash being reflected in the subject s eyes y The flash will discharge regardless of lighting conditions This mode reduces the intensity of the flash so that the ST Soft Flash flash is not too bright even when fired at close range The flash will discharge regardless of the light conditions The Flash Mode is fixed to Flash Off under the following conditions In Movie mode In Continuous Shooting When Focus Mode is set to infinity e The picture is taken when the last flash is discharged after the pre flash The interval between the flashes is longer when using the red eye reduction function A S Q X O 5 oO 1 93 soinj oldg HulyeL o Press the four way controller lt 4 in Capture mode Use the four way controller 4 Y to select the flash mode Press the OK button The camera
13. MENU button Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus error messages etc are displayed You can select from English French German Spanish Portuguese Italian Dutch Danish Swedish Finnish Polish Czech Hungarian Turkish Russian Thai Korean Chinese traditional and simplified and Japanese Select Language 58 on the Xi Set up menu Press the four way controller gt Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select the language Press the OK button Press the MENU button ak WNH Vat Gas yi Set up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time th Language saa English Folder Name Standard MENU Exit Changing the Image Folder Name You can select the folder name style from Standard or Date When you select Date pictures and sound files are saved in separate folders of the shooting recording date Folder Name Standard xxxPENTX xxx is 3 digit folder number Date xxx_mmdd 3 digit folder number_month day Example When Standard selected When you change to Date When you take pictures next time Shooting date January 26 Shooting date January 26 Shooting date January 30 100PENTX 101_0126 on 3 5 ro 7 183 102_0130 Select Folder Name on the Xi Set up menu Press the four way controller gt The pull dow
14. To change the print settings go to Step 7 Press the Green button The Change setting screen appears Select Paper Size and press the four way controller gt an Select printing mode Alljimages Single Image DPOF AUTOPRINIT Paper sz isang ee setting aually S Setting ee o Gm Lok FOKS PictBridge Paper Size Setting gt Paper Type Setting Quality Setting Border Status Setting MENU lt 5 9 Use the four way controller Paper Size 4 V lt P to select the paper size piace 2L You can select only the paper sizes pard available with the printer you are using 100x150 Postcard 10 Press the OK button axe 11 Repeat Step 8 to 10 to set Sten Paper Type Quality and Border Status When the Paper Size is set to amp Setting images are printed according to the printer settings Paper Type with more s supports higher quality paper Quality with more s indicates higher print quality 12 Press the OK button twice The image is printed according to the settings Press the MENU button to cancel printing Printing All Images 1 Usethe four way controller 4 Y to select All Images 2 Press the OK button The Print All screen appears CH Use the four way controller lt gt to check Printalllimages ere the images and make sure you want to print F Supt 4 Date ell them all Total
15. Turning the Camera On in Capture Mode 1 Press the power switch The power indicator lights up in green The lens extends and the camera turns on in the Capture mode The camera is ready for taking pictures by pressing the shutter release button You can switch to other modes by pressing the gt Playback button suonesado uowwog Press the D Playback button once to switch to the Playback mode The lens is not retracted Press and hold the D Playback button for 2 seconds to switch to the Playback mode The lens is retracted Press and hold the A Playback button for more than 4 seconds to show the images stored in the built in memory with the SD memory card installed 2 Press the power switch again The camera turns off with the lens retracted k f you press and hold the power switch for a while the camera will be turned off Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode p 53 suolje19dQ uowwog Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode 1 Press the power switch while pressing the P Playback button The power indicator lights green and the camera turns on in the Playback mode with the lens retracted To switch to the Capture mode press the gt Playback button again Playing Back Still Pictures p 37 Using the Button Functions G OOOH O Capture Mode Shake Reduction preview button Displays the
16. functionis activated and the camera continues to adjust the focus on the moving subject even after the shutter release button is pressed halfway A Q ae O 5 2 A2008 1025 Taking Pictures of Text Text Mode This mode allows you to take clear pictures of written text This is convenient for capturing a digital copy of an important document or enhancing legibility of small print 1 Press the four way controller Y in Capture mode The Mode Palette appears 2 Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select Text mode 3 Press the OK button The screen for selecting the Text mode appears a Q wy 5 oO 2 76 4 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select F Al A A Color Maintains original colored text Neg Color Reverses colored text A B amp W Turns colored text black white Neg B amp W Reverses black white text Press the four way controller lt gt to adjust the contrast 5 Press the OK button The desired text mode is selected and the camera is ready for taking pictures 6 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green when the subject is in focus 7 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken Shutter release button Four way controller OK button Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes Night
17. tA You can also select On Off using the Green button This function cannot be used when assigning a function other than Shake Reduction to the Green button amp p 115 Shutter release button Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level tok White Balance AWB Four AF Setting La ourway AE Metering OH controller Sensitivity AUTO 800 MENU Exit MENU button Setting the Instant Review Time You can select the Instant Review time from Off no display 0 5 sec 1 sec 2 sec 3 sec and 5 sec 4 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode z The 48 Rec Mode menu appears z 2 Use the four way controller A Y to select Instant Review EV Compensation 0 0 f Movie 3 Press the four way controller P Shake Reduction z Digital Zoom X o The pull down menu appears Instant Review 0 5sec__ Face Priority MENU Exit 4 Use the four way controller AY Danem am to change the display time EV Compensation 5sec Movie 3 5 Press the shutter release button Shake Reduction 2sec Digital Z 1 halfway instant Review d0 5sec The camera is ready for taking pictures Face Priority Off MENU Cancel OK kA The Instant Review setting is saved when the camera is turned off Shutter release button MENU O Rec Mode TL v Recorded Pixels HEM Quality Level tok White Balance AWB AF Setting ta AE Metering KOH Sensitivit
18. If you set it longer you can delete the image while it is displayed on the LCD monitor 1 Press the Green tf button while the image is displayed The screen for deleting the image appears 2 Press the four way controller A to select Delete and press the OK button The image displayed on the LCD monitor is deleted Brightening the LCD Backlight You can temporarily brighten the LCD backlight to improve viewing LCD Bright Mode Itis useful when you view the LCD monitor outdoors or in brighter places 1 In Capture mode press and hold the OK Display button for more than 1 second The LCD monitor turns brighter for a certain amount of time i You can cancel the function by doing either of the followings Switch the display mode to LCD Backlight Off p 54 Turn off the camera Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures Playback button Four way controller OkK Display button Green button Playing Back an Image 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 When you press and hold the OK Display button for more than 1 second the LCD Bright Mode is activated The LCD monitor 2088 turns brighter for a certain amount of time 6100 0010 Zoom Display p 129 Playing Back the Previous or Next Image Still pictures can be played back one at a time proceeding either forward or backwa
19. 11 sec 320 320x240 177 min 56 sec 221 min 3 sec 254 min 52 sec The default setting is Xxx The table above indicates the approximate recording times when using a 1GB SD Memory Card e The table above is based on standard shooting conditions specified by PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject shooting conditions capture mode SD Memory Card etc Initial Settings Setting the Display Language and the Date and Time Power switch Four way controller OK button p uezs BunjeD Q If the Initial Setting 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 Setting screen appears p 29 30 Setting the Display Language Setting the Date and Time If the Date Adjust screen appears p 30 31 Setting the Date and Time If you want to change the initial settings refer to Changing the Date and Time p 178 and Changing the Display Language p 182 Setting the Display Language You can select the language in which the menus and error messages are displayed from the following English French German Spanish Portuguese Italian Dutch Danish Swedish Finnish Polish Czech Hungarian Turkish Russian Thai Korean Chinese traditional and simplified and Japanese
20. 1600 and 3200 in Digital SR mode on the pull down menu press the four way controller Y when 800 is highlighted O Rec Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity 4 MENU Cancel Selecting the Sensitivity Other Than in ISO Correction Range 5 Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready for taking pictures Selecting the Sensitivity and ISO Correction Range 5 memo Select AUTO and press the four way controller gt The ISO Correction in AUTO range selection screen appears Press the four way controller 4 V lt gt to select a range Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready for taking pictures O Rec Mode Recorded Pixels AUTO 80 Quality Level 50 White Balance 100 AF Setting 200 AE Metering 400 Sensitivity 4800 MENU Cancel OK ISO Correction in AUTO 1SO50 100 1SO50 800 1SO50 200 1SO50 1600 1SO50 400 Corrects sensitivity automatically in the range of ISO 50 to 800 MENU Cancel OK Saving the Sensitivity p 122 cannot be changed setting cannot be changed The sensitivity for Movie mode is fixed to AUTO The setting The sensitivity for Shutter Priority mode is fixed to AUTO800 The In Manual Exposure mode AUTO cannot be selected Even if you set Sensitivity to Off in Me
21. 2 gt e m 2 gt e 138 Deleting a Voice Memo only If an image has a voice memo you can delete the voice memo without deleting the image 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller lt gt to select an image with a voice memo to delete 2 Press the Green button The Delete screen appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 to iep o En select Delete sound 4 Press the OK button The voice memo is deleted IS Select Delete in Step 3 above to delete both the image and the voice memo Four way controller OK button Green button Deleting All Images Movies or Sound Files You can delete all the images movies and sounds at once auton Once deleted images movies or sounds cannot be restored 1 Enter the Playback mode and press the Green button twice The Delete All screen appears Deletejalllimages sounds 2 Use the four way controller 4 to Bests AD select Delete All 3 Press the OK button All the images and sounds will be deleted MENU ES Lok FOKS kA You cannot delete protected images movies or sounds p 142 lt Buryipa Bunajeq yoeqhelg 139 Bulppa Guyjejeqseqheld Zoom button Four way controller OK button Green button Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files from Nine Image Display You can delete several images sound files selected from the nine image d
22. 4 n Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 48 Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Date Imprint Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select w On Off Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready for taking pictures Contrast Date Imprint lt 0 The imprinted date is part of the recorded image You cannot remove it from the recorded image soinjyolg Buryey Saving the Settings Saving the Menu Items Memory You can save the settings for the menus after turning off the camera Memory function Select v On to save the setting for the menu items after turning off the camera Select O Off to reset the setting for the menu items to the default after turning off the camera You can set On or O Off to each menu item listed below r The menu items for Memory 4 Pe Default v Item Description Setting Flash Mode The flash mode setting on the button is saved w i The drive mode setting i etc selected using the Drive Mode four way controller A is saved a a Focus Mode The focus mode setting on the amp button is saved a o 7 Zoom Position The optical zoom position setting on the zoom button 4 is saved MF Position The manual focus position is saved o White Balance The White Balance setting on the 49 Rec Mode a m
23. 4 Press the shutter release button 1200 Shooting starts Press the zoom button to change the size of the subject using Digital Zoom Zoom button 4 Enlarges the subject Zoom button 44 Diminishes the subject 5 Press the shutter release button Shooting ends 173 sainjolg Buryel Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second the movie will be taken for as long as you keep the button pressed Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button caution e The followings are not available in Movie mode Flash Continuous Shooting Multi exposure Operating with a remote control unit Optical zoom and Intelligent Zoom Available before shooting starts e Set Movie SR to Off in Rec Mode menu to use Digital Zoom in Movie mode p 109 e The Focusing Area is fixed to Spot and the Focus Limiter and the auxiliary AF light are set to Off in Movie mode When Focus Mode is set to Standard Autofocus Macro or Super Macro the AF operation is performed once right before starting taking a movie e You can continuously record a movie until its file size reaches 2 GB on a high capacity SD Memory Card Playing Back Movies p 131 Shutter release button Four way controller OK button Green button Taking Pictures in Frame Composite mode You can take pictures with
24. 4 V to select White Balance Press the four way controller P Ghiepaancs The White Balance screen appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the setting kh OO N 5 Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready for taking pictures Saving the White Balance p 122 Manual Setting Place a white material such as a piece of white paper in front of your camera to adjust white balance 1 2 Select amp Manual on the White Balance screen Point the camera at the white material so that it fills the screen Press the Green button The white balance is automatically adjusted Complete appears on the LCD monitor Press the OK button The setting now adjusted is saved and the screen returns to the 6 Rec Mode menu Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready for taking pictures White Balance soainjyolg Buryey Shutter release button MENU O Rec Mode XTE Recorded Pixels HEM Quality Level tok White Balance AWB AF Setting Coa AE Metering KOH Sensitivity AUTO 800 MENU Exit Four way controller MENU button Selecting the Autofocus Settings You can set the autofocus area and focusing method 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The BRec Mode menu appears ES 2 Use the four way controller A Y to select amp AF Setting
25. 4 Y to select Green Button 3 Press the four way controller gt The Green button setting screen appears 4 Use the four way controller A Y to select the function you want to register 5 Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready for taking pictures O Rec Mode D Range Comp Off OnepushPF Memory Green Button Sharpness Saturation Ss MENU Exit Green Button 4 Green Mode Face Priority D E Fn Settin D Range Comp G Shake Reduction MENU Cancel Lae Green Mode is registered as the default setting 0k OK A S Q v lt oO 7 Registering Frequently Used Functions Fn Setting You can register frequently used functions on the four way controller Using this function you can directly set the functions by pressing the four way controller without displaying the menu in Capture mode In Fn Setting still picture mode and Movie mode have different settings To execute Fn Setting for Movie mode press MENU button in Movie mode in Step 1 on page 115 4 Use the four way controller 4 Y Gameiie to select Fn Setting 4 Green Mode g Face Priority 5 Press the OK button ee D D Range Comp i t It Shake Reduction The Fn Setting screen appears Fn Settin o Use the four way controller 4 V Green Button to select a key you
26. Copenhagen Guam Berlin Oceania Perth Prague Adelaide Stockholm Sydney Budapest Noumea Warsaw Wellington Athens Auckland Helsinki Pago Pago Moscow Africa West Dakar Asia Algiers Johannesburg Istanbul Cairo Default Settings The table below lists the factory default settings Last Memory Setting Yes The current setting last memory is saved when the camera is turned off No The setting returns to the default setting when the camera is turned off 1 The setting depends on the Memory setting p 122 Reset Setting Yes The setting returns to the default setting with the Reset function p 189 No The setting is saved even after reset Rec Mode Menu Items Last Item Default Setting Memory ae Page Setting Recorded Pixels 12M Yes Yes p 95 Quality Level Better Yes Yes p 97 White Balance AWB Auto Yes p 98 Focusing Area i 1 Multiple Yes Yes p 100 AF Setting Focus Limiter On Yes Yes p 101 Aux AF Light On Yes Yes p 102 AE Metering Multi segment Yes p 103 Sensitivity AUTO800 Yes p 104 EV Compensation 0 0 Yes p 106 Recorded Pixels 640 640x480 Yes Yes p 107 Movie Quality Level Kk x Best Yes Yes p 108 Movie SR On Yes Yes p 109 Shake Reduction On Yes Yes p 110 Digital Zoom On Yes p 89 Instant Review 0 5 sec Yes Yes p 111 Face Priority On Yes Yes p 112 D Range Comp Off Yes Yes p 113 One push PF O
27. Four way controller OK button MENU button Cropping Images You can crop a part of a picture and save it as a separate image Use the four way controller lt 4 gt in Playback mode to 1 2 memo select an image to crop Press the four way controller Y The Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select Cropping Press the OK button The Cropping screen appears Crop the image Zoom button Enlarges the cropping Cropping La frame Zoom button 44 Reduces the cropping frame Four way controller Moves the cropping AV lt P frame MENU button Returns to the Mode Palette Press the OK button The cropped image is saved as a separate image e Movies cannot be cropped The image size is changed and saved e You can only crop still pictures taken with this camera Buryipa Bunajeq yoeqhelg Bulypa Gujejeq seqheld o Playback button Four way controller OK button Rotating the Displayed Image You can rotate a displayed image on the LCD monitor In Playback mode use the four way controller lt gt to select the image to be rotated 2 Press the four way controller Y in Playback mode The Mode Palette appears 3 Use the four way controller A V lt P to select Q paras Image Rotation 2d 4 Press th
28. PictBridge 149 Picture Mode 67 Play back Movies 131 Play back Sound 126 Play back Still Pictures 37 Play back the Previous or Next Image 04 37 Playback button 14 41 42 Playback Mode 42 Playback Mode Palette 52 Portrait Mode 69 Power indicator 13 Power Saving 187 Power switch 13 Printer sx Aces ccachatetatotveee 149 Program Mode 63 Prot a ae ia 142 Q Quick Zoom 130 R Rec Mode Menu 48 Recording Sound 124 Red eye Compensation 166 Remote Control 86 145 RESGE sche Gods cline theo 189 Resize images 153 Rotate images 156 S SD Memory Card 23 25 Self timer oonan nananana 83 Self timerlamp 13 Sensitivity 104 Set the Menus 45 Set up Menu 49 Shake Reduction for Still Pictures 57 110 Shake Reduction preview button 13 57 Shutter Priority Mode 63 Shutter release button 13 33 Shutter Sound 176 Slideshow 135 Sound Settings 175 Speaker 05 13 Start up Screen 172 Start up Sound 176 Siap niaes 2h cures aah A ERE 15 Super Macro mo
29. The frame moves to Date 7 Press the four way controller gt The frame moves to the month 8 Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the month Change the day and year in the same manner Next change the time Date Adjust Date Style mm dd yy 24h Date gt 01 01 2008 Time 0 00 MENU Cancel 0k OK Date Adjust Date Style mmidd yy 24h Date 01 01 2008 Time 0 00 MENU Cancel 0K OK If you have selected 12h in Step 4 the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time i amp 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 payieys unag Q to Ed 5 ro on a D a You can cancel the settings for the Initial Setting by pressing the MENU button If you take pictures without completing the Initial Setting the Initial Setting screen will appear next time you turn on the camera You can change your settings for the Initial Setting later using the Xk Set up menu Language Changing the Display Language p 182 City Daylight saving time Setting the World Time p 180 Date and Time Changing the Date and Time p 178 The video output format is automatically set according to the language you have selected If the output format is different from t
30. 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 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 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 A40 Contact person Customer Service Manager gt 3 3 5 a x 207 Date and Place February 2008 Colorado gt 3 3 3 2 x Information on disposal for users yi 1 In the European Union If your product is marked with this symbol it means that used electrical electronic pr
31. 8 Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready for taking pictures wn oO Q N 176 Format Sound Date Adjust World Time th Language Saa English Folder Name Standard 2 GG ii Set up ee MENU Exit Changing the Sound Using a Recorded Sound File You can use the sound recorded on the camera for sound settings The first two seconds of the selected sound file will be played as USER sound 1 Select USER in Step 5 in Changing the Sound 2 Press the OK button z A 100 0025 The playback screen for the recorded sound files appears 3 Use the four way controller lt gt to select a sound file Play back the selected file to confirm Four way controller 4 Plays back the first two seconds of the sound file Four way controller Stops playback 4 Press the OK button The selected sound is set as the USER sound 5 Set Shutter sound Operation Sound and Self timer Sound in the same manner 6 Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready for taking pictures wn ro 7 177 g em The Sound settings are saved when the camera is turned off 2 p Ss Q N 178 How to recall the Xk Set up menu Shutter release button MENU Four way controller OK button MENU button G Rec Mode TL v Recorded Pixels HEM Quality Level to
32. AUTO 890 The camera is ready for taking pictures ew Cancel oK k The Quality Level setting is saved when the camera is turned off memo z z 97 Image Size and Quality of Still Pictures p 26 Shutter release button O Rec Mode 7 Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level tok White Balance AWB AF Setting Cc oa Four way AE Metering KOH controller Sensitivity AUTO 800 pk MENU Exit MENU button Adjusting the White Balance The light condition of the shooting location affects the overall color tone of pictures Adjust the white balance to reproduce the natural color of the subject Q White Balance 3 AWB Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically Z Bed Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight B A Shade Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade Tungsten Light Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other Qo r tungsten light c D a cone Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light o Adjusts the white balance manually Use this mode to Manual reproduce colors more accurately or in the shooting locations with mixed light sources Set another white balance if you are not satisfied with the color balance of pictures taken with white balance set to AWB Auto Press the MENU button in Capture mode The Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller
33. Half length Portrait mode Movie 640 640x480 320 320x240 Sensitivity AUTO Manual 50 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 Digital SR mode File Format Still Picture JPEG Exif2 2 DCF DPOF PRINT Image Matching III Movie AVI MPEG 4 DivX approx 30 fps with sound Movie SR 25 fps image signals recorded at 30 fps Sound WAV PCM system monaural max recording time approx 17 hours 11 min 28 sec when using a 1GB SD Memory Card Quality Level Best Better Good Storage Medium Built in memory approx 21 MB SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time When using a 1GB SD Memory Card Still Pictures Quality Level Best Better Good Sound Recorded Pixels kkk ak ee 12M 201 291 404 10M 242 350 486 7M 342 495 685 ILR r 5M 481 695 963 11 min 28 sec 3M 728 1053 1458 1024 1856 2682 3714 gt 640 3405 4918 6811 amp i e Movie 3 Quality Level r y Sah kk x Recorded Pixels es Better Good 640 640x480 46 min 0 sec 57 min 38 sec 69 min 11 sec 320 320x240 177 min 56 sec 221 min 3 sec 254 min 52 sec The above table indicates the approximate number of images and recording time The number of images and recording time may vary depending on an SD Memory Card and subject 201 D Range Compensation D Range Compensation is available Auto Manual White Balance Auto Dayl
34. N eo Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller lt gt to select the still picture with the voice memo that you want to play back If DI appears on the displayed image a Ba voice memo has been recorded Press the four way controller 4 Playback starts Zoom button 4 Increases the volume Zoom button 444 Reduces the volume Press the four way controller Y Playback stops 6100 0010 Deleting Voice Memos Only p 138 Playback Deleting Editing Playing Back Images You can enjoy playback of images saved on the SD Memory Card and the built in memory Shutter release button Zoom button Four way controller MENU button Playing Back Still Pictures Press the BE Playback button When an SD Memory Card is installed appears in the upper right corner of the LCD monitor and the images recorded on the SD Memory Card are played back When no SD Memory Card is installed a appears in the upper right corner of the LCD monitor and the images recorded in the built in memory are played back Refer to Playing Back an Image p 37 or Playing Back the Previous or Next Image p 37 for instructions on playing back images Zoom Display You can display images magnified up to eight times 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller lt gt to select the image to magnify 2 Press 4 Q on the zoom button Each time you press the butto
35. P to select O Protect 4 Press the OK button The Protect screen appears E Protecting Images Movies and Sounds 5 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Single image sound 6 Press the OK button Bulppa Guyjejeqseqheld G a i E A O DA amp SSOP geor MENU Cancel OK J Protect Single image sound f All Images Sounds Cancel oK KOKS 7 Use the four way controller 4 Y mnn to select Protect JE Protectithis image sound 8 Press the OK button Wok gt Select Unprotect in Step 7 to cancel the Protect setting If the image movie or sound is protected the o n icon appears when it is played back Protecting All Images Movies and Sounds You can protect all the images movies and sounds 5 Use the four way controller A Y to select All Images Sounds 6 Press the OK button Singlelmage sound The Protect all images sounds message appears Cancel ox KOK 7 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Protect C Protect 8 Press the OK button alllimages sounds _ Cancel Lok FOKS Select Unprotect in Step 7 to cancel the Protect setting on all the images movies and sounds o Buryipa Bunajeq yoeqhelg auton Even protected images movies and sounds will be deleted by formatting the SD Memory Card or built in memory 143 Bulppa Guyjejeqseqheld Viewing Images on AV Equipment
36. Press the OK button The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original a D lt D Q x iw o 3 2 m 2 3 a 157 oN O A A Bulppa Gujejeqseqheldq o Selecting the Color Filter Eight Colors 5 Use the four way controller 4 V to select EI Eight colors The color bar appears Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select a desired color Press the OK button The Overwrite confirmation screen appears Use the four way controller A V to select Overwrite or Save as Press the OK button The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original Four way controller OK button Editing Pictures with the Digital Filter This function enables you to apply special effects to still pictures with the digital filter You can select from five filters Soft Illustration Special Effect 1 Special Effect 2 and Slim 1 Use the four way controller lt gt in Playback mode to select an image to edit 2 Press the four way controller Y The Mode Palette appears 3 Use ae coupe controller Digia iter AV ee ores HAS Digital Filter ois A Mo Sew MENU Cancel OK 4 Press the OK button The Digital Filter screen appears 5 Press the four way controller 4 V to select a desired filter 6 Press the
37. Scene Mode You can take pictures of dark scenes such as nightscapes with the appropriate settings 1 Press the four way controller Y in Capture mode The Mode Palette appears 2 Use the four way controller A Y lt gt to select amp Night Scene mode Night Scene D moe e soinjyolg Ue L 3 Press the OK button mt 4 Press the shutter release button Van n v halfway MENU Cancel OK The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus 5 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken Total recording time will be longer when the picture is taken at slower shutter speed approximately 1 4 second or slower because the noise reduction function is activated to reduce noise auton The shutter speed becomes slower when taking pictures of dark scenes The camera shake is likely to occur under such condition The followings are good ways to prevent camera shake p 57 110 Activate the Shake Reduction function Set Shake Reduction to Off and secure the camera on a tripod or other stable object Shutter release button Four way controller OK button Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring in Pictures Digital SR Mode g Digital SR mode allows you to set the sensitivity higher than other modes to reduce camera shake and blurring Shutter speed and aperture are set automatically according to the sensi
38. This tells you about the messages displayed on the LCD monitor and what to do in the event of trouble 9o A 00o The meanings of the symbols used in this operating manual are explained below indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation indicates information that is useful to know indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera Quick Lessons in Mastering the Camera If you wish to master the camera quickly after purchasing the Optio A40 Go through all the basic operations from preparation photo taking and reviewing as shown below For the operating instructions see the pages in parenthesis Check the package p 12 Prepare the camera Attach the strap p 15 Power the camera Charge p 17 and install the battery p 16 Install the SD Memory Card p 23 Make the initial settings p 29 32 Mastering the shutter release is the key to taking good pictures Let s get used to the basic operations Turn the camera on and off p 39 Take still pictures p 33 36 Play back and delete the pictures p 37 38 Switch between Capture mode and Playback mode p 53 This is the easiest way to take pictures Let s use the menus Set menu items p 45 46 Select the recorded pixels and quality level for still pictures p 95 97 Just by selecting icons you can activa
39. a decorative frame added using the Frame Composite function There are three frames already stored in the _Frame Composite EMEL me B a van nl MENU Cancel 0k OK e 0k OK Chang camera 1 Press the four way controller Y in Capture mode The Mode Palette appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 V lt P to select V Frame Composite 3 Press the OK button The frame selection screen appears 4 Use the four way controller lt gt to select a frame 5 Press the OK button The subject appears in the selected frame 6 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus soainjyolg Buryey Ai S Q X O s oO 2 7 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken e The Recorded Pixels is fixed to 3M and cannot be changed to any other size e Continuous Shooting is not possible in Frame Composite mode L memo To Register a New Frame To switch to the screen for registering a frame press the Green button in Step 3 You can register frames which you have downloaded from the internet etc When you register a new frame it replaces one of the existing frames in the built in memory Before you register a new frame copy it to the SD Memory Card When a new frame on the SD Memory Card is registered in the built in memory it replaces one
40. a movie Press 4 again to pause the movie at the point you want to save The following operations are available during pause Four way controller 4 Reverses the movie frame by frame Four way controller gt Advances the movie frame by frame Press the OK button The selected frame is saved as a still picture Dividing a Movie 5 6 s Select Divide Movies on the Movie Edit screen Press the OK button The screen for choosing the dividing position appears Press the four way controller 4 to play back a movie Press A again to pause the movie at the desired dividing position The following operations are available during pause Four way controller 4 Reverses the movie frame by frame Four way controller gt Advances the movie frame by frame Press the OK button The confirmation screen appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Divide Press the OK button The movie is divided at the specified position and the two portions are saved as separate files Extracting Movies 5 Select Extract on the Movie Edit screen 6 Press the OK button The Extract screen appears 7 Press the four way controller 4 a to play back the movie and press it again to select the desired start point The movie is paused The following operations are available during pause Four way controller Advances the movie frame by frame Four way controller
41. a write protect switch Write protect switch Setting the switch to LOCK protects the existing data by prohibiting recording of new data deletion of existing data or A formatting of the card Y Care should be taken if you remove the SD Memory Card SD 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 sound 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 in another camera Refer to Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built in Memory p 174 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 2 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 battery is removed while the data on the card is being recorded or
42. accessed If an SD Memory Card is not used for a long time the data on the card may become unreadable Be sure to regularly 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 movies even when there is adequate space in the memory or shooting and playback may take a long time Before purchasing an SD Memory Card please visit the PENTAX website to ensure that it is compatible with your camera 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 Memory 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 payieys unag Q Image Size and Quality of Still Pictures Select the image size and quality best suited to your purpose Higher quality levels and numbe
43. and Face Recognition AE are activated When A Night Scene mode TA you point the camera at your subject s face the camera automatically recognizes it adjusting both focus and exposure 1 2 Press the four way controller Y in Capture mode The Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller 4 V lt P to select Auto Picture mode Press the OK button Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus and the selected mode icon will appear on the top left of the LCD monitor G Auto Picture D Ww a menu Cancel Al Bam ae A amp 4 v OK oazo 417200 08 As soainjyolg uUe L sainjolg BuryeL 5 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken Taking Still Pictures p 33 im E In Auto Picture mode the exposure is fixed to 0 0 p 106 e When the camera selects Portrait mode Face Recognition AF and Face Recognition AE are activated When you point the camera at your subject s face the camera automatically recognizes it adjusting focus and exposure to take a high quality picture p 69 Shutter release button Four way controller OK button Using the Exposure Mode and Other Functions PF Program mode Shutter Priority mode and Manual Exposure mode allow you to ta
44. down single step when Focus Mode is set to Standard Autofocus and One push PF in the Rec Mode menu is set to On p 114 This allows you to release the shutter at the right moment The pictures are taken as deep focus pan focus shots Focus lock When you have difficulty in auto focusing on a subject try the procedures below bh WO N You may have difficulty in auto focusing on such subjects as Subject contrast is very low a blue sky solid white walls etc Dark places black objects or subjects that cannot reflect light Areas of strongly reflected light or backlit subjects Fine patterns Rapidly moving objects When a distant object and a close object are both in the focus frame Find an alternate subject placed at the same distance from the camera as the desired subject Focus on the alternate subject Locate it in the focus frame on the LCD monitor Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green when the camera is in focus While holding the shutter release button halfway move the camera to obtain the desired composition The focus is locked at the point you set in step 3 even if you recompose Focus lock Press the shutter release button fully HEIS JINO HEIS 49IND o Instant Review By default the image is displayed on the LCD monitor for 0 5 seconds right after shooting Instant Review You can change the display time for the Instant Review 1 p 111
45. 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 a recording such as images and sounds cannot be guaranteed if recording playback or data transfer from your camera to a computer etc is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording medium SD Memory Card etc 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 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 the camera from its 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 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 high temperature but will return to normal when normal temperat
46. is set to Off Set the flash mode to Auto or p 93 The Capture mode is set to 8 Movie mode Continuous Shooting Infinity amp Sport mode or A Pet mode The flash will not discharge in these modes You can cancel the non flash setting in amp Sport mode and A Pet mode The USB The USB Connection Set the USB Connection setting to PC Connection setting of the camerais p 184 with a personal set to PictBridge computer does not function properly The USB The USB Connection Set the USB Connection setting to Connection setting of the camerais _ PictBridge p 184 with a printer set to PC does not function properly Very occasionally static electricity may cause camera malfunction In this case remove the battery and install it again If the camera is then working properly normal condition is restored and you can continue using the camera Main Specifications Camera Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built in zoom lens Effective Pixels 12 0 megapixels Sensor 12 40 megapixels total pixels 1 1 7 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter Recorded Pixels Still Picture 12M 4000x3000 10M 3648x2736 7M 3072x2304 5M 2592x1944 3M 2048x1536 1024 1024x768 640 640x480 Fixed to 5M 2592x1944 for Digital SR mode and Multi exposure mode and 3M 2048x1536 for Frame Composite mode and
47. mode the exposure is fixed to 0 0 Shutter release button v MENU Recorded Pixels Quality Level tok White Balance AWB AF Setting L Four way AE Metering KOH controller Sensitivity AUTO 800 MENU Exit MENU button Selecting the Settings for Taking Movies You can select the recorded pixels and quality level for taking movies 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 48 Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A V GRec Mode i to select Movie EV Compensation 0 0 Movie Shake Reduction 4 Digital Zoom i Instant Review 0 5sec Face Priority 4 a Ss Q as O 5 oO 2 107 MENU Exit 3 Press the four way controller gt ioe The Movie setting menu appears Recorded Pixels gt IZW Quality Level xxx Movie SR KA MENU 5 Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Movies You can select the number of recorded pixels at 640 640x480 or 320 320x240 The more pixels are selected the larger the file size The file size also varies depending on the quality level setting Recorded Pixels You can view high quality movies at VGA size The recordable time is shorter 320 320x240 The file size is smaller and the recordable time is longer 640 640x480 Press the four way controller gt The pull down menu appears Use the four way controller A V
48. movies 4 Use the four way controller 4 Y ovis to select Movie SR Recorded Pixels ZA Quality Level xxx 5 Use the four way controller lt gt Moviesr wv to select w On or o Off auton Set Movie SR to Off to use Digital Zoom while taking movies soinjyolg Buryey Shutter release button Rec Mode Tt Ad Recorded Pixels MENY Quality Level ok White Balance AWB AF Setting L J Four way AE Metering KOH controller Sensitivity AUTO 800 oy Green button MENU Exit MENU button Setting the Shake Reduction Function for Still Images to On Set Shake Reduction in 48 Rec Mode menu to amp On to use the Shake Reduction function for still images For details on the function see Py x p 57 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 48 Rec Mode menu appears a 2 Use the four way controller A V Ges Mods AP g to select Shake Reduction EV Compensation 0 0 3 Use the four way controller lt gt Shake Reduction lt 71 to select x On c Off instant Revs ak w On Gs Shake Reduction On Face Priority i appears on the LCD monitorwhen _ S JExit you press the shutter release button halfway Off QW Shake Reduction Off is always displayed on the LCD monitor 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready for taking pictures
49. of power while the camera is connected to the printer The access lamp blinks 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 camera such as DPOF settings may be valid USB Connection is set to PC by default Do not connect the camera to a printer when PC is selected Connecting the Camera to the Printer 1 Select PictBridge for USB Connection on the X amp Set up menu Changing the USB Connection Mode p 185 2 Connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable supplied with the camera The PictBridge menu appears Single Image OK AC Select printing mode Buryipa Bunajeq yoeqhelg Bulppa Guyjejeqyseqheld o Printing Single Images 1 o o UN Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Single Image Press the OK button The Print this image screen appears Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select the image to print Use the four way controller 4 Y to select the number of copies You can print up to 99 copies Use the Green button to select whether to insert the date or not ww On The date will be imprinted Off The date will not be imprinted Press the OK button The print settings confirmation screen appears To print the image according to the print settings on the printer press the OK button
50. of the existing frames in the built in memory The replaced frame is deleted from the built in memory In the frame selection screen select the frame you want to remove and press the Green button A message appears and the frames on the SD Memory Card that you can register in the built in memory appear Use the four way controller lt gt to select the frame you want to register and press the OK button The frame is registered in the built in memory instead of the frame selected in Step 1 N Visit the PENTAX website at the URL below to download new frames http www pentax co jp english support digital frame_02 html Shutter release button Four way controller OK button Using the Self timer In self timer mode the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed 1 Press the four way controller A in Capture mode 2 Press the four way controller lt gt to select Self timer or amp 2 sec Self timer 3 Press the OK button The camera is ready for taking pictures using the Self timer 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus 5 Press the shutter release button fully The self timer starts running Self timer The picture is taken after the self timer lamp lights for about seven seconds then blinks for about three seconds X 2 sec Self
51. related accessories Rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI8 Battery charger kit K BC8 Set includes battery charger D BC8 and AC plug cord AC adapter kit K AC63 Set includes AC adapter D AC63 and AC plug cord Connection cables USB cable I USB7 AV cable I AVC7 Strap Chain strap O ST8 Strap O ST20 Leather strap O ST24 genuine leather Sports strap O ST30 water resistant Case Camera case O CC73 Remote Control Remote control unit E zoom function Remote control unit F Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation Message Description Shake Reduction is OFF The Shake Reduction preview button is pressed when Shake Reduction is set to Off on the IE Rec Mode menu Set it to On p 110 Compression error Compression of the image you captured has failed Change the quality size and try again No image sound There are no images sounds 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 anew SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images p 23 137 Change the quality size and try again p 153 Image sound cannot be created Memory card error You can only record up to 10 000 files due to the specifications of the camera even when using a large volume SD Memor
52. sora the language in which menus and messages p 182 Folder Name For selecting the way of naming image folders p 183 USB Connection For changing the USB connection mode p 184 Video Out For setting the video output format p 185 Brightness Level For changing the brightness of the LCD monitor p 186 Power Saving For setting the Power Saving function p 187 Quick Zoom eo i a lo a magnification by p 130 Auto Power Off For turning off the power automatically p 188 For showing the mode selected on the screen in Capture ciena A a ea ae selected item on the Mode Palette Reset For returning the camera settings to defaults p 189 suoneiadgQ uowwog Operating the Mode Palette Press the four way controller Y to display the Mode Palette on the LCD monitor There are two different Mode Palettes the Capture Mode Palette and the Playback Mode Palette You can activate the Capture mode most appropriate for the shooting conditions or edit the taken images just by selecting the icons How to operate the Mode Palette The button operation guide appears at the bottom of the LCD monitor O S while you are using the Mode Palette 2 1 Press the four way controller V a In Capture mode the Capture Mode Palette appears 3 In Playback mode the Playback Mode Palette appears S 2 Usethe four way controller A V lt gt to select an icon S 3 Press the OK button The screen for the selected mode appears Mode
53. the MENU button The B Rec Mode menu appears The X4 Set up menu appears if the MENU button is pressed in Playback mode The selected area is highlighted 2 Press the four way controller lt gt Each press switches between Rec Mode menu and X amp Set up menu 3 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select an item Moves the highlight up or down 4 Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu or setting screen appears The pull down menu displays only those items that can be selected for the current camera settings 5 Use the four way controller A Y to change the setting The setting changes each time the four way controller A V is pressed suon esodo uowwog To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures 6 Press the shutter release button halfway The setting is saved and the camera enters the Capture mode When the shutter release button is pressed fully the picture is taken To Save the Setting and Begin Playback of Images 6 Press the A Playback button The setting is saved and the camera enters the Playback mode To Save the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations 6 Press the OK button or the four way controller lt 4 The setting is saved and the screen returns to Step 3 To Cancel the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations Press the MENU button The changes are canceled and the screen returns to Step 3 The MENU button functions differ depending on the sc
54. timer The picture is taken after the self timer lamp blinks for about two seconds auton Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the self timer is running The countdown appears on the LCD monitor when you press the shutter release button e If you press the shutter release button halfway during a countdown the countdown stops Press the shutter release button fully to restart the countdown Troubleshooting Subject is not in focus p 200 soainjyolg Buryey Shutter release button Four way controller OK button You can switch the Drive mode to Continuous Shooting mode Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed 1 Press the four way controller A in Capture mode 2 Press the four way controller lt gt to select 2 Continuous Shooting Press the OK button The camera is ready for continuous shooting Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus 5 Press the shutter release button fully Pictures are taken continuously while pressing the shutter release button Shooting stops when you release the shutter release button gt i You can continue shooting until the SD Memory Card or the built in memory is full The interval will vary depending on the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level settings The interval of continuous shooting
55. to Language 38 initial set ng Yes No p 29 Folder Name Standard Yes Yes p 183 USB Connection PC Yes Yes p 184 Video Out According to Yes No p 185 initial setting Brightness Level 4 Yes Yes p 186 Power Saving 5 sec Yes Yes p 187 Quick Zoom Off Yes Yes p 130 Auto Power Off 3 min Yes Yes p 188 Guide Display On Yes Yes p 189 Playback Mode Palette Items Last Item Default Setting Memory S oa Page Setting 90n9 g Interval 3 sec Yes Yes gt Slideshow Screen Effect Wipe Yes Yes p 135 Sound Effect On Yes Yes According to the mJ Resize taken picture No p 153 E Cropping No p 155 Image Sound Copy Cancel No p 170 Q _ Image Rotation Normal No No p 156 amp Color Filter B amp W No p 157 Xe __ Digital Filter SOFT No p 159 X Brightness Filter 0 No p 161 r i Save as Still 3g gt Movie Edit Image No p 163 Red eye Compensation p 166 OT Voice Memo p 127 O n Protect Single image Yes No p 142 sound 2 DPOF Single Image Yes No p 146 oro Start up Screen Optio Logo screen Yes No p 172 Frame Composite Yes Yes p 168 gt x 3 x xipueddy o Available functions for each Capture mode O Available x Not available Ka P mM A Mm 2 O OI Auto O O xX x O O 0 0 O O O Fl
56. to use the One push PF function The One push PF function allows you to release the shutter at the right moment The pictures are taken as deep focus pan focus shots 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 48 Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A Y to select One push PF D Range Comp Off One push PF lt 3 Use the four way controller lt gt Memory soinj oldg HulyeL G to select w On O Off a i The camera is ready for taking pictures Saturation MENU Exit ra The One push PF function works only when Focus Mode is Standard Autofocus and One push PF in the Rec Mode menu is set to On Shutter release button MENU Four way controller MENU button O Rec Mode TL v Recorded Pixels HEM Quality Level tok White Balance AWB AF Setting ta AE Metering KOH Sensitivity AUTO 800 A MENU Exit Setting the Green Button You can assign one of the following functions to the Green button Green Mode p 59 Face Priority p 112 D Range Comp p 113 Shake Reduction p 57 and Fn Setting p 116 You can activate the assigned function by just pressing the Green button Assigning a Function Green Mode Face Priority D Range Comp Shake Reduction 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The Rec Mode menu appears 2 Press the four way controller
57. want to assign sfaFnSetting a function to Shake Reduction MEV Compensation Press the four way controller P Face Priority Q BJD Range Comp The pull down menu appears sainjolg ULL fo Use the four way controller 4 V to select a function you want to SMR K Face Priority assign 0 D Range Comp 9 Press the OK button Sharpness Contrast 10 Press the shutter release button halfway MENU Cancel The camera is ready for taking pictures e This function is activated only when you assign the Fn Setting to the Green button g yom You can assign only one function to each key The initial settings for Fn Setting Still picture mode Movie mode Initial settings 4 Shake Reduction 4 Movie SR Y EV Compensation Y EV Compensation lt 4 Face Priority lt 4 Face Priority gt D Range Comp gt Quality Level Functions that can be registered on Fn Setting Still picture mode Movie mode Setting items Recorded Pixels Recorded Pixels Quality Level Quality Level White Balance Movie SR AE Metering White Balance Sensitivity EV Compensation EV Compensation Face Priority Shake Reduction Sharpness Face Priority Saturation D Range Comp Contrast Sharpness Saturation Contrast 4 a Q X O
58. 1 Select Sound on the Xi Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The screen for setting sounds appears Operation Volume is highlighted Changing the Volume 3 Use the four way controller lt gt to change the operation volume 4 Usethe four way controller to select Playback Volume 5 Use the four way controller lt gt to change the volume of playback sounds 6 Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready for taking pictures Sound Operation Volume lt 1 gt Playback Volume 14 Start up Sound 1 Shutter Sound 1 Operation Sound 1 Self timer Sound 1 MENU lt 5 on 5 ro 7 iW s How to recall the Xk Set up menu Shutter release button MENU O Rec Mode TL 7 Recorded Pixels DEM Quality Level tok White Balance AWB AF Setting E J AE Metering Sensitivity AUTO 800 MENU Exit Four way controller OK button MENU button Changing the Sound 3 Use the four way controller A Y aa to select Start up Sound Operation Volume alo 4 Press the four way controller gt Serra Sou a The pull down menu appears Operation Saund i 5 Use the four way controller 4 Y solic to select 1 2 3 or Off 6 Press the OK button 7 Change Shutter Sound Operation Sound and Self timer Sound in the same manner
59. 20 i Date 3 Confirm the number of copies the setting of the date and the print setting and then start printing To set these items and print the images refer to Steps 4 to 11 on Printing Single Images pages 150 to 151 Bulypa Guyjejeqseqheld Bulppa Guyjejeqseqheld Printing Using the DPOF Settings 1 2 Use the four way controller A V to select DPOF AUTOPRINT Press the OK button The DPOF setting screen appears Use the four way controller lt gt to check the images and the print settings Confirm the number of copies the setting of the date and the print setting and then start printing To set the number of copies and the date imprint refer to Setting the Printing Service DPOF p 146 To print the images refer to Steps 4 to 11 on Printing Single Images pages 150 to 151 Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer Disconnect the camera from the printer when you have finished printing 1 2 3 A memo ww Turn the camera off Disconnect the USB cable from the camera Disconnect the USB cable from the printer If you disconnect the USB cable from the camera before you turn the camera off the camera returns to Playback mode Editing Images Four way controller OK button 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
60. Four way controller gt Brightens the image Four way controller 4 Darkens the image Putugancel The brightness is selected between 2 0EV and 2 0EV by 1 3EV step Buryipa Bunajeq yoeqhelg Buljipa Huyjajaq yoeqheld o Press the OK button The overwrite confirmation screen appears Use the four way controller A V to select Overwrite or Save as Press the OK button The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original Four way controller OK button Editing Movies You can select a frame from a recorded movie to save as a still picture or divide a movie into two 1 Use the four way controller lt 4 gt in Playback mode to select a movie to edit 2 Press the four way controller Y The Mode Palette appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 Y lt P to select 39 Movie Edit Ga Movie Edit D ca wan Eom SS Di oA 4 Press the OK button GA d eee QI om Pew The Movie Edit screen appears Select the cual editing function that you want to use eno Cancel OI Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture 5 Use the four way controller 4 Y COE to select Save as Still Image 6 Press the OK button Sare ae Silage Extract The screen for choosing a frame appears Buryipa Bunajeq yoeqhelg Bulypa Guyjejeqseqheld o 8 Press the four way controller 4 to play back
61. Imprint O O O O O O OF O O OF O Digital Zoom O O O O O O O O O OF O Others Intelligent Zoom Oo O O O O O O O O O O LCD Backlight Off O O 0 0 0 O OJ O O OF O 0 Fixed to On 6 AUTO cannot be selected 1 Fixed to AWB 7 Set to Off changeable 2 Fixed to Multi segment 8 Set to Flash Off changeable 3 Fixed to Standard 9 Fixed to 5M for 8 Digital SR 4 Multi segment cannot be selected Fixed to 3M for Half length Portrait and 5 Fixed to AUTO800 Frame Composite For the Green Mode settings see p 59 ol A Al jeje ojojo OJOJ O X Auto O OJ 8 OO O OJ O Flash Off O O 0 0 O O O X Flash On Flash oO O O O O O O X Auto Red eye Mode O O OO O O O O X Flash On Red eye oO OO 0 0 0 0 O X Soft Flash O O OO 0 O O O O Self timer O O O O O OF X X Continuous Shooting Drive 18 18 18 18 18 18 X x Multi exposure Mode O O OO 0 O O O X Remote Control O O 10 0 0 O O O Standard Autofocus O O OO 0 O O O OJ Macro O O 0 0 O O O O Super Macro Focus oO O O O O O O O Pan Focus Mode O O OO O O O OJ O Infinity O O O 0 0 O OJ O M
62. Kazakhstan Greece Sweden V Union Denmark Germany Norway Hungary Finland France Belarus Belgium Rumania Russia U K vv Spain v p ezs u29 o gt wD Switzerland Poland Portugal v v Asia Taiwan Japan v Sri Lanka Maldives v Nepal Bangladesh Mongolia Vietnam v India Indonesia Pakistan Macau v Thailand v v Korea viv SS SESS Philippines v Singapore Hong Kong viv s s China v Malaysia vL v Oceania Australia Tonga New Zealand Fiji Guam v Tahiti v Central and Colombia Jamaica Haiti Panama Bahamas South Puerto Rico Venezuela Mexico America Brazil Peru v Chile v Argentina v Middle East Israel Iran NIESENESIE Kuwait NRS lt Jordan lt Africa Canary Islands Guinea Mozambique Morocco Kenya South Africa Algeria v lt lt Egypt JSS Zambia Tanzania 4 To power outlet AC plug cord p Q 2 2 lt 4 marks a f y a AC adapter Ca 3 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 kit K AC63 optional is recommended 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover 2 Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera being s
63. OK button The overwrite confirmation screen appears Buryipa Bunajeq yoeqhelg Bulypa Gujejeq seqheld o Use the four way controller A V to select Overwrite or Save as Press the OK button The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original Selecting the Slim Filter 5 6 Press the four way controller 4 Y to select Slim Filter Press the four way controller lt gt to adjust the strength of the slim effect Press the OK button The overwrite confirmation screen appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select Overwrite or Save as Press the OK button The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original Four way controller OK button Editing Pictures with Brightness Filter This function enables you to adjust the brightness of still pictures with the brightness filter 1 Use the four way controller lt 4 gt in Playback mode to select an image to edit 2 Press the four way controller Y Brightness Filter J The Mode Palette appears D a iamo ener Boe se the four way controller one xe peer A V lt gt to select Brightness Filter Q Om D e 9 MENU Cancel OK 4 Press the OK button The brightness filter screen appears 5 Use the four way controller lt gt to adjust the brightness
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65. Palette List Capture Mode Palette ___Auto Picture D Bo A R B W vann y menu Cancel 0KJOK Icon Item Description Page Auto Picture mode Selects the best capture mode p 61 P Program mode Lets you take clear pictures at the appropriate 9 shutter speed and exposure Automatically sets the required aperture Shutter Priority mode value when a shutter speed is manually p 63 selected Manual Exposure mode Allows you to set shutter speed and aperture Cw P value manually Icon Item Description Page Night Scene mode Lets you take dark scenes such as night views p 77 2 Movie mode Lets you take movies and sounds p 79 amp Voice Recording mode _ Records audio such as voices p 124 A Landscape mode Lets you capture the natural colors of landscape views p 67 Flower mode Lets you take brightly colored flower pictures A Natural Skin Tone Lets you take pictures with skin tone more mode beautiful than Portrait mode 6 Portrait mode Lets you take portraits with spatial effect by emphasizing the person Pe Half length Portrait Lets you take portraits at a certain angle of al mode view Ideal for taking pictures of moving children v a Kas mode Also gives them a healthy look o Lets you take pictures against dazzling Pras 3 Surf amp Snow mode backgrounds like beaches or snow co
66. Playback MENU button Four way controller MENU button Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed after a fixed time 1 2 3 4 1 memo Select Auto Power Off on the X4 Set up menu Press the four way controller gt The pull down menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select 5 min 3 min or Off Press the gt Playback button The camera is ready for playing back images The Auto Power Off function does not work in the following conditions When the USB cable is connected While taking movies While playing back movies While recording voices While playing back voices While executing the slide show While using the LCD booster function Xi Set up hil Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language 3 4 Folder Name th English Standard MENU Exit Setting the Guide Display You can show the information on the current mode and the functions currently assigned to the Green button when you start up the camera in Capture mode or switch from other modes to Capture mode You can also show the description for the selected mode on the Mode Palette 1 2 3 Select Guide Display on the Xi Set up menu Use the four way controller 4 gt to select On Press the gt Playback button The camera is ready for playing back images Reset
67. Playback mode 37 Tele o on uana 88 Abh Wide o on 88 Q Zoom display Zoom 88 129 fi Nine image display 133 Delete button 38 137 Green button 41 59 EB Green Mode 59 Auto Picture mode 61 P Program mode 63 mw Manual Exposure mode 63 Shutter Priority mode 63 E Night Scene mode 77 yf Movie mode 79 amp Voice Recording mode 124 TA Landscape mode 67 Flower mode 67 Natural Skin Tone mode 69 A Portrait mode 69 A Half length Portrait 69 A Sport mode 67 Surf amp Snow mode 67 Self timer 0 83 Continuous Shooting 84 argade Pet mode 75 AABN Text mode 76 Food mode 67 amp Digital SR mode 78 Frame Composite mode 81 SD Memory Card 23 129 a Built in memory 23 129 Battery level indicator 18 WW Movie SR On 79 109 Gs Shake Reduction On 53 110 Shake Reduction Off 110 A AC Adapter 21 AC plug cord 17 Access lamp 13 Auto Picture Mode 61 Auto Power Off 188 Autofocus mode 90 Autofocus Settings 100 Auxiliary AF li
68. Playback mode and press the four way controller Y The Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to select gt DPOF Press the OK button Use the four way controller Y to select All Images Press the OK button Use the four way controller 4 Y to select the number of copies You can print up to 99 copies DPOF setting for alllimages Use the Green button to select Bae a whether to insert the date or not O ww On The date will be imprinted uesiCancel St OK 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 this setting applies to all the images Before printing check that the number is correct e Settings for single images are canceled when settings are made for all images DPOF settings are not possible for movies 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 auton We recommend the use of the AC adapter kit K AC63 optional while the camera is connected to the printer The printer may not work properly or the image data may be damaged if the battery runs out
69. Quality Level tok White Balance AWB AF Setting Eo AE Metering gt Fo Sensitivity AUTO 800 MENU Exit 3050 Jf 080 GRec Mode WM D Range Comp Off OnepushPF X Memory gt Green Button Sharpness Saturation MENU Exit 080 Uf 080 To the next screen 2 amp sth 0 4 D So fho 0 O Rec Mode ar Recorded Pixels IEM Quality Level ak White Balance AWB AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Cancel 0K OK Select Screen Memory Flash Mode 4 Drive Mode Focus Mode Zoom Position MF Position White Balance MENU Cancel ok OK OOOO QO e 3 3 e j e ge ft e 3 7 47 suolje19dQ uowwog 6 Rec Mode Menu Item Description Page Recorded Pixels For selecting the number of pixels p 95 Quality Level For selecting the image compression ratio p 97 White Balance For adjusting the color balance according to lighting p 98 gt Focusing Area For changing the area of the autofocus p 100 a ear z P g Focus imter recordan nan he a OS concione p 101 Aux AF Light lis dim and the autofocus does not tunction properly P102 AE Metering a the metering method to determine the p 103 Sensitivity For setting the sensitivity p 104 EV Compensation For
70. Rec Mode TL Ad MENU Recorded Pixels HEM Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity kek AWB roa ae O AUTO 800 a MENU Exit Setting the D Range Compensation You can select the D Range Comp setting making dark portions brighter while keeping the exposure level for the entire image from Off no display Weak Strong and Auto 1 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The B Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select D Range Comp Press the four way controller gt The pull down menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the setting O Rec Mode One push PF Memory Green Button Sharpness Saturation D Range Comp Off vi MENU Exit Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready for taking pictures Ai S Q ae 5 oO 2 113 Shutter release button MENU Four way controller O Rec Mode TL v Recorded Pixels HEM Quality Level tok White Balance AWB AF Setting ta AE Metering KOH Sensitivity AUTO 800 MENU Exit MENU button Setting the One push PF function to On You can press the shutter release button all the way down single step without pressing the button halfway to shorten the shutter delay Set the One push PF in the I Rec Mode menu to on
71. Y to select Memory 3 Press the four way controller gt memory The menu items screen appears Groon Button O Rec Mode D Range Comp Off One pushPF X A m Q ay O 5 oO 2 Sharpness Saturation MENU Exit 4 Use the four way controller A V lemony to select an item Flash Mode Zi Drive Mode 5 Use the four way controller 4 gt Focus mode to select x On c Off MF Position 6 Press the shutter release button __ te Balance MENU Cancel OK halfway The camera is ready for taking pictures punos jo yoeqAe q pue Bulpiovay o Recording and Playback of Sound 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 Shutter release button Power switch Microphone Speaker N 2 gt A Press the four way controller V in Capture mode The Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A V lt P to select Voice Recording Press the OK button The recordable time appears on the LCD monitor 1 Remaining recordable time 2 Recording time Press the shutter release button Recording starts The access lamp lights during recording G ee me B a Ya A Ht P MENU Cancel 0k OK Voice Reco
72. 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 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 complies with Canadian ICES 003 Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada FOR CALIFORNIA U S A ONLY Perchlorate Material special handling may apply The lithium battery used in this camera contains perchlorate material which may require special handling See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Declaration of Conformity According to
73. ack button To switch from the Playback mode to the Capture mode Press the BE Playback button or press the shutter release button halfway Selecting the Capture Mode Display the Capture Mode Palette and select the icon for a desired mode p 50 Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode In the Capture mode press the OK Display button to switch the display modes There are 5 display modes for the Capture mode Normal Display Shooting information is displayed when the power is turned on 1 Capture mode 2 D Range Comp A m Q ae O 5 7 3 Flash mode 4 Drive mode 5 Focus mode 6 Focus frame 7 Digital zoom 8 Card Built in memory 9 Battery indicator 10 Remaining number of recordable images 11 Date and time 12 World Time setting 13 Date Imprint 14 Shake Reduction On 15 Aperture 16 Shutter speed 17 Face Priority On The information on Shake Reduction is displayed as follows soainjyolg Buryey wy Shake Reduction On Appears when you press the shutter release button halfway with Shake Reduction set to On Shake Reduction Off Always displayed when Shake Reduction is set to Off Aw Anti shake warning Appears when camera shake may occur due to slower shutter speed Histogram Display The brightness distribution of the image is displayed The horizontal axis shows the brightness darkest at the left end and brightest at the right end a
74. adjusting the exposure between 2 0EV and 2 0EV p 106 Recorded Pixels For selecting the recorded pixels of the movie p 107 Quality Level For selecting the quality level of the movie p 108 E MGE SR ss ala for camera shake of the movie p 109 Shake Reduction For reducing camera shake while taking still pictures p 110 Digital Zoom For taking digital zoom pictures p 88 Instant Review For setting the Instant Review time p 111 Face Priority For setting the face recognition function p 112 DRange Comp for making da partons baghter while Keeping the p 14g For pressing the shutter release button all the way One push PF down single step to shorten the shutter delay when p 114 taking a picture Memory For saving er ea function settings when the p 122 Green Button For registering a function on the Green button p 115 Sharpness For setting the sharpness p 118 Saturation For setting the saturation p 119 Contrast For setting the contrast p 120 Date Imprint For imprinting the date on still pictures p 121 Xi Set up Menu Item Description Page Format For formatting the SD Memory Card or built in memory p 174 For adjusting the operation sound volume and the playback Sound volume and setting the type and volume of start up sound p 175 shutter sound key operation sound and self timer sound Date Adjust For adjusting the date time and display style p 178 World Time For setting the world time p 180 Language
75. ain Specifications WARRANTY POLICY Contents of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters 1 Getting Started A 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 2 Quick Start _ _ _ _ __ ___________ _ This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images Use it if you want to start taking pictures straightaway 3 Common Operations _ __ This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the buttons and how 3 to use the menus For more details refer to the respective Taking Pictures Recording and Playback of Sound Playback Deleting Editing and Settings chapters 4 Taking Pictures This chapter explains the various way of capturing images and how to set the relevant functions including how to use the Capture Mode screen to select the capture mode best suited to the situation 5 Recording and Playback of Sound This chapter explains how to record sound only or add a voice memo to an image and how to play back voice memos 6 Playback Deleting Editing This chapter explains how to play back images on the camera or on a TV how to delete resize and crop images and how to print images directly to the printer 7 Settings This chapter explains how to set the camera related functions 8 Appendix
76. anual Focus O 9 O O O O 9 O Recorded Pixels O O O 0 0 0 O O Quality Level O 4 4 1 1 O O White Balance O O 15 15 O O 10 11 Focusing Area OJ OJOJ 7 7 7 O 12 Focus Limiter O O 17 17 O OJ O 12 Aux AF Light 2 2 2 2 2 O 13 AE Metering Rec O O O O O O O 16 Sensitivity Mode O O 0 0 O O O O EV Compensation menu O O OO 0 O O OJ O Face Priority O O OO O O O O x D Range Comp 3 O 3 3 3 3 O O Sharpness 3 O 3 3 3 3 O O Saturation 3 O 3 3 3 3 O O Contrast O O OO 0 O O O X Date Imprint O O O O O O O 14 Digital Zoom O x O OO OO O O X Intelligent Zoom Others oO OO O O O OF x O O LCD Backlight Off 10 Automatic tracking AF cannot be 15 Set to Automatic tracking AF 411 412 13 14 selected Fixed to Spot Fixed to Off Fixed to Center weighted Available only when Movie SR is set to Off Fixed to AUTO Available unless Automatic changeable AF is selected Fixed to 5M Fixed to 3M racking gt me me 5 2 x xipueddy o Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera Products with an asterisk are the same as those supplied with the camera Power
77. ash Off O O O 0 O O O O O O O Flash Flash On O O O O O O O O O OF O Mode Auto Red eye O O xX xX O O 0 O0 O0 0 0 Flash On Red eye O O O0O 0 0 0 0 0 0 O O Soft Flash O O O O O O O O O OF O Self timer O O O O O O O O O OF O Drive Continuous Shooting O O O O O O O O O O O Mode Multi exposure 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 19 18 Remote Control Ol Oojojojojolojojolojo Standard Autofocus oOj ojojojojojojojo jo o Macro O O O O O O O O O OF O Focus Super Macro O O 0 0 0 0 0 O O OF O Mode Pan Focus O O O0 0 0 0 O O CO O O Infinity O O O O O O O O O O O Manual Focus O O O O O O O O O OF O Recorded Pixels O O 0 O O O O O OF 9 O Quality Level O O O 0 0 0 OO O O O O White Balance 4 O O O OJ 41 4 1 1 Focusing Area O O O OO O O O Of O OO 15 Focus Limiter O O O O O O 7 O O O O Aux AF Light OO O O O O 7 O O O O 17 Rec AE Metering 2 O 4 4 O 2 2 2 2 2 2 Mode Sensitivity O O 5 O O O O O O O menu EV Compensation X10 OO X O 0 0 0 0 0 0 Face Priority 70 O O O O O O O O O 0 D Range Comp O O O O O O O O O O O Sharpness 3 O O O O 3 3 3 3 3 3 Saturation 3 O O O O 3 3 3 3 3 3 Contrast 3 O O O O 3 3 3 3 3 3 Date
78. 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 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 xipueddy C The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union xipueddy o 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
79. ation city t Hometown Displays the time in the city selected as the Hometown city Press the four way controller Y to select Destination Press the four way controller gt The Destination screen appears The city that is currently selected blinks on the map Use the four way controller 4 gt to change the Destination city New York z The location of the destination and the time difference between the hometown and the destination appear Destination i af 2 MA ii Set up ee Format Sound Date Adjust World Time th Language Saa English Folder Name Standard MENU Exit 11 Use the four way controller Y to select DST Use the four way controller lt gt to select sv On o Off Select v On if the Destination city uses daylight saving time Press the OK button The World Time setting is saved Press the four way controller Y to select Gt Hometown Set the location and the current time in the same manner as Steps 5 to 9 Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready for taking pictures sbuas no oO Ss Q N How to recall the Xk Set up menu O Rec Mode TL wv MENU Recorded Pixels HAM Quality Level tok gt White Balance AWB AF Setting ti AE Metering KOH Sensitivity AUTO 800 A MENU Exit Four way controller OK button
80. auton e Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the self timer lamp is blinking e You cannot use the remote control unit in Movie mode Changing the Magnification Using the Remote Control Unit You can not only shoot images with the shutter release button but also change the zoom magnification with the zoom button using the remote control unit E optional 1 Press the four way controller 4 in Capture mode 2 Press the four way controller lt gt to select i s 3 sec Remote control or i 0 sec remote control The function is same either in iss 3 sec Remote control or 0 sec remote control 3 Press the zoom button on the remote control unit Each time you press the zoom button the zoom position will change among tele middle and wide You cannot change the zoom magnification with the remote control unit in Super Macro mode You can change it in Macro mode L k The buttons on the camera can be used in the normal way Be sure that the remote control unit is no more than about four meters away from the front of the camera e When operating with the remote control unit only the optical zoom is available Digital Zoom and Intelligent Zoom are not available with the remote control unit 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 batter
81. ayed properly depending on the countries or areas when the Video Out setting is the default In this situation change the Video Out setting e While the camera is connected to the TV the LCD monitor of the camera is turned off Playing Back an Image Using the Remote Control Unit optional When the AV cable is connected to the camera the image can be displayed using the remote control unit E or F optional 1 Press the E Playback button 2 Press the shutter release button or the zoom button on the remote control unit Shutter release button Displays the next image Zoom button Displays the previous image Futon e As there is no zoom button on the remote control unit F only the shutter release button displaying the next image is available e You cannot play back movies images with a voice memo and sound files recorded in Voice Recording mode using the remote control unit Buryipa Bunajeq yoeqhejg Bulypa Guyjejeqseqheld Setting the Printing Service DPOF You can print the images on the SD Memory Card using a DPOF Digital Print Order Format compatible printer or at a printing service Four way controller OK button Green button Printing Single Images Set the following items for each image Copies Select the number of copies up to a maximum of 99 Date Specify whether you want the date imprinted on the print or not 1 Enter the Playback mode an
82. cal shock Wipe off the plug of the power cord if it should become covered with dust This can cause a fire 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 Remove the battery and unplug the AC plug cord when not using the battery charger Do not plug in the 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 To reduce the risk of hazards use only CSA UL Certified power supply cord set cord is Type SPT 2 or heavier minimum NO 18 AWG copper one end with a molded on male attachment plug cap with a specified NEMA configuration and the other is provided with a molded on female connector body with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration or the equivalent Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI8 This can cause overheating or malfunctions Care to be Taken During Handling Take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package with you when traveling This will be useful if you experience problems abroad When the camera has not been used
83. ches to Portrait mode Face Recognition AF and Face Recognition AE are activated Shutter release button Four way controller OK button Taking Pictures of Kids Kids Mode Kids mode is ideal for taking pictures of moving children Also gives them a healthy look Face Recognition AF and Face Recognition AE are activated When you point the camera at your subject s face the camera automatically recognizes it adjusting both focus and exposure 1 Press the four way controller Y in Capture mode The Mode Palette appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y lt gt to select Kids mode C Kids D we Ye A eR AYO ca soinjyolg Buryey Vao n v menu Cancel ox 3 Press the OK button While the Face Priority is set to On a yellow focus frame appears on the subject s face when the camera recognizes it The position and the size of the frame change while the camera continues to adjust the focus on the moving subject 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus 5 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken sainjolg PULL memo Face Recognition AF and Face Recognition AE may not work if the subject s face is partly covered for example with sunglasses or when the subject does not face the came
84. cognizes it The position and the size of the frame change while the camera continues to adjust the focus on the moving subject 3 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus When Shake Reduction is set to Y On G43 Shake Reduction On appears on the LCD monitor To take the picture compensating for camera shake go to step 4 after Gy is displayed 4 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken The image appears on the LCD monitor for 0 5 seconds Instant Review The image is recorded on the SD Memory Card installed in the camera or in the built in memory of the camera Focus frame Yes YOIND Hes YOIND o Pressing the shutter release button Press the shutter release button slowly in two steps This allows for exact focusing as well as preventing camera shake Basic way of shutter release 1 N memo Press the shutter release button H halfway Lightly press the shutter release button until you feel the click on your finger Confirm the focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green Hold the shutter release button and wait infocus until the focus frame turns green The 4 camera is in focus Press the shutter release button The camera is fully Press it down slowly until the shutter is Se released Noo 4 The picture is taken You can press the shutter release button all the way
85. compensated image on the LCD monitor while you are pressing the button It allows you to preview the compensated image before shooting p 57 444 74 Zoom button Changes the size of the subject p 33 p 88 LE Playback button Switches to the Playback mode When pressed again returns to Capture mode p 37 Four way controller A V lt gt Q 3 3 5 e p L 2 W gt Changes the focus mode p 90 Oa Changes the drive mode p 83 to p 87 MODE Vv Displays the Capture Mode Palette p 50 44 Changes the flash mode p 93 OKIDisplay button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor p 53 When you press and hold the button for more than 1 second the LCD Bright Mode is activated The LCD monitor turns brighter for a certain amount of time p 36 _ Green t button Enters Green Mode p 59 You can assign a different function to the Green button by selecting Green Button in the 48 Rec Mode menu p 115 MENU button Displays the Rec Mode menus p 45 suolje19dQ uowwog 00O ONO Playback Mode 444 4 Zoom button Press 44 E3 in single image display to switch to nine image display Press 4 Q to return to the previous display p 133 Press 4 Q to enlarge the image in single image display Press 444 23 to return to the previous display p 129 Press 44 amp 3 in nine image display to switch to the calendar d
86. ct Functions Shutter Type Electronic mechanical shutter Speed Approx 1 2000 sec 4 sec Flash Type Auto flash with red eye reduction function Flash Modes Auto Flash Off Flash On Auto Red eye Flash On Red eye Soft Flash Effective Range Wide Approx 0 06 m Approx 7 1 m ISO sensitivity at AUTO 800 Tele Approx 0 35 m Approx 3 5 m ISO sensitivity at AUTO 800 Drive Modes Single frame 10 sec Self timer 2 sec Self timer Multi exposure Multi exposure Self timer Remote Continuous 3 sec Remote Control Instant Remote Control Self timer Electronic control type delay time approx 10 sec 2 sec Time Function World Time setting for 75 cities 28 time zones Power Supply Rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI8 AC adapter optional Battery Life Still Images Approx 180 at 23 C with LCD monitor on flash fired for 50 of shots and using a rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI8 The number of recordable images is based on the CIPA standard measurement but it may vary with the conditions under which the camera is used Playback time Approx 200 min Measured based on PENTAX standard and may vary depending on the condition of use Maximum Approx 100 min charging time In Out Port PC AV terminal PC communication type USB 2 0 high speed compatible external power supply terminal Video Output Format NTSC PAL Size 91 W x 56 5 H x 23 5 D mm excluding operating membe
87. d saving them as separate p 155 images Image For copying files from the built in memory to the SD 170 asa Sound Copy Memory Card and vice versa P Image ie hase Ss Rotation For displaying rotated still pictures p 156 amp Color Filter For processing images using the color filter p 157 Pan For applying special effects such as the illustration effect Digital Filter or the slim effect to still pictures according to your taste p 159 0 aie For adjusting the brightness of images using a filter p 161 a Movie Edit For editing movies p 163 Red eye For retouching red eyes a phenomenon that can 166 a Compensation happen when shooting with a flash P Qa Voice Memo For adding a voice memo to an image p 127 om Protect For protecting images and sounds to avoid accidental p 142 erasure B pPoF For printing images from a DPOF compatible printer or at p 146 Ce a printing service ore aie For setting the start up screen p 172 9 aA For adding a decorative frame to a still picture p 168 g memo When you select an icon on the Mode Palette waiting for about 3 seconds the description for the selected mode appears Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Changing the Mode In the Capture mode you can take pictures In the Playback mode you can play back or delete pictures Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode To switch from the Capture mode to the Playback mode Press the BE Playb
88. d use the four way controller lt gt to select the image to print 2 Press the four way controller V The Mode Palette appears nl T ii E wn 4 Press the OK button The DPOF screen appears oR ee a pp Q Tp w menu Cancel OK 5 Press the OK button 6 Use the four way controller 4 Y R gt 100 0010 to select the number of copies a s DPOFisetting for this image Copies 1 a fa Date moO Lok WOKS 7 Use the Green button to select D 41100 0010 On c Off for Date a i w On The date will be imprinted me erase Off The date will not be imprinted Copies ay Date KA 8 Press the OK button OAS Prints can be made according to the meie m OK settings gt If DPOF settings have already been made for an image the previous number of copies and date setting will be displayed To cancel DPOF settings set the number of copies to 0 and press the OK button Baton e You cannot set the printing service for movies 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 settings were made ae D lt D Q iw o D f 3 2 m 2 5 a 147 Bulppa Guyjejeqseqheld Four way controller OK button Green button Printing All Images 1 Oouhew N foe ww Enter the
89. de 90 Symbols 02 055 9 T Take Movies 79 Take Still Pictures 33 Tele sp Stane tee wtte deh ad 88 TX behinds beaded acs 76 Tripod socket 13 UN heer reteset segs a seein 144 U USB cable 149 USB Connection 184 Vv Video Output Format 185 Voice Memo 127 Voice Recording Mode 44 124 WwW White Balance 98 WIGS aciten tar udstachoteianie vane 88 World Time 180 Write protect switch 25 Z ZOOM rosana dew ae 88 Zoom button 14 41 42 Zoom Display 129 xipueddy Memo Memo
90. e OK button aK amp oe The Image Rotation screen appears Cy on PEM MENU Cancel OK 5 Press the four way controller gt PST or the four way controller lt 4 Four way controller Rotates the image 90 degrees clockwise each time you press the button Four way controller lt 4 Rotates the image 90 degrees counter clockwise each time you press the button 6 Press the D button The camera saves the rotated image and returns to Playback mode ia amp You can rotate protected O n images but the rotated image will not be saved e You cannot rotate movies Four way controller OK button Editing Pictures with Color Filters This function enables you to edit still pictures with color filters You can select from thirteen filters B amp W Sepia Eight colors B amp W Red B amp W Green and B amp W Blue 1 Use the four way controller lt gt in Playback mode to select an image to edit 2 Press the four way controller Y The Mode Palette appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 Y lt P to select amp Color Filter G Color Filter I dga E Seer Oo 2m MENU Cancel OK Press the OK button The color filter screen appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select a desired filter Press the OK button The overwrite confirmation screen appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select Overwrite or Save as
91. e button fully The picture is taken The fixed settings for the EV Compensation White Balance AE Metering Saturation Contrast and Sharpness for each mode are permanent and cannot be changed e In the Sports mode the flash cannot be used the AF light is off and the AF area tracking is set but these settings can be changed E T23 Shutter release button Four way controller OK button Taking Pictures of Your Pet Pet Mode In S amp Pet mode you can take pictures that show natural hair color of your pet Select the appropriate icon depending on what color your pet is closer to black or white or in between 1 Press the four way controller Y in Capture mode The Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller 4 Y lt gt to select 2 Pet mode 2 3 Press the OK button The screen for selecting the pet mode appears 4 Use the four way controller 4 V to select 2 2 4 or Q There are two types of pet icon dogs and cats Selecting either the cat or dog icon does not affect the resulting picture Select whichever you prefer 5 Press the OK button The desired Pet mode is selected and the camera is ready for taking pictures 6 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green when the subject is in focus 7 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken When you select Pet mode or Sport mode the automatic tracking AF
92. e pictures within the specified flash range When taking a picture of a person against a dark background such as a night scene the background may appear dark if the flash does not reach it even with the correct exposure Set the capture mode to A Night Scene to ensure that both the person and the background are clear p 53 77 gt 3 3 5 a x gt 3 3 5 a Problem Cause Remedy The subject is not in focus The subject is difficult to focus on The camera may have difficulty in focusing on such subjects as low contrast subjects a white wall a blue sky etc dark subjects finely patterned objects rapidly moving objects It is also difficult to get proper focus when shooting through a window or a net Try shooting using the focus lock p 33 or Manual Focus p 91 The subject is not in the focusing area Locate the desired subject in the focus frame 1 focusing area in the center of the LCD monitor If it is difficult to do so first lock the focus on the desired subject focus lock and then move the camera to recompose p 33 The subject is too close Set the focus mode to amp Macro or s amp Super Macro p 90 The focus mode is set to amp Macro or s amp Super Macro Normal pictures will be out of focus if taken with the focus mode set to amp Macro or s amp Super Macro The flash does not discharge The flash mode
93. e screw in the tripod socket on the camera LED Safety Standard This device is a digital still camera that conforms to the safety standard IEC60825 1 for a Class 1 LED product Regarding Product Registration To better serve you we request that you complete the product registration which can be found on the CD ROM supplied with the camera or the PENTAX website Thank you for your cooperation Refer to the PC Connection Manual bottom right of front side for more information Using your camera safely Care to be Taken During Handling Contents of the Operating Manual Quick Lessons in Mastering the Camera Checking the Contents of the Package Names of Parts Names of Operating Parts Getting Started Attaching the Strap Powering the Camera Installing the Battery Removing the Battery Charging the Battery Charging the Battery Abroad Using the AC Adapter optional Installing the SD Memory Card Image Size and Quality of Still Pictures Size and Quality of Movies Initial Settings Setting the Display Language and the Date and Time Setting the Display Language Setting the Date and Time Quick Start Taking Still Pictures ceeceeseeeseeeseeeeseeeeeeseneeeeeeeeseneeeneeseeeeensenseeeseneenees Playing Back Still Pictures Playing Back an Image ceee Playing Back the Previous or Next Image Common Operations Turning t
94. ed indexes Four way controller lt 4 Plays back starting from the previous index Four way controller Plays back starting from the next index Zoom button 4 Increases the volume Zoom button 444 Reduces the volume Press the four way controller v Playback stops OO N punos jo y eq ejd pue Buipiov y o A Adding a Voice Memo You can add a voice memo to a captured image Four way controller OK button Recording a Voice Memo 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller lt gt to select the image to which you want to add a voice memo 2 Press the four way controller Y The Mode Palette appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 Y lt gt to select Q __ Voice Memo gt Voice Memo D de Q Fos kor 4 Press the OK button GR eos Recording starts You can record for up to a REM 30 seconds menu Cancel OK 5 Press the OK button Recording stops po Q Q 5 a o 5 2 w D lt oy D Q x 9 no 3 2 127 rr DI appears on the screen when a voice memo is added Avoice memo cannot be added to an image which already has a voice memo Delete the old voice memo and record a new one p 138 Paton A voice memo cannot be added to protected omm images punos jo yoeqAe q pue Bulpioo9ay o Zoom button Four way controller Playing Back a Voice Memo 1
95. ens retracts two seconds after you press the BE button The images and sounds in the built in memory are played back after two more seconds im i You can play back my album in the same way as you play back images and sounds recorded on the SD Memory Card Stop the playback of my album to do the following To play back the images on the SD Memory Card To copy files between the SD Memory Card and the built in memory To format an SD Memory Card or the built in memory e To stop the playback of my album do either of the followings Press the gt Playback button or press the shutter release button halfway The camera returns to the Capture mode Turn off the camera Buljipa Huyjajaq yoeqheld o Zoom button Playback button Four way controller OK button Playing Back Movies You can play back movies with the sounds A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during playback Operations include playback frame by frame playback forward or reverse pause and volume adjustment 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller lt gt to select the movie to play back 2 Press the four way controller A Ser ci Playback starts 00 00 00 The following operations can be performed during playback Four way controller 4 Plays back in fast rewind Four way controller Plays back in fast forward Four way controller 4 Pauses the movie OK b
96. enu is saved AE Metering The AE Metering setting on the I Rec Mode menu a is saved Sensitivity The Sensitivity setting on the I Rec Mode menu is i saved The EV Compensation setting on the EV Compensation 6 Rec Mode menu is saved a BP The Digital Zoom setting On Off on the Digital Zoom 6 Rec Mode menu is saved cl DISPLAY The LCD monitor display mode is saved im The file number is saved Even when a new SD File Memory Card is inserted file numbers are assigned yw sequentially i e The current zoom position in Intelligent Zoom or Digital Zoom will not be saved even if you set Zoom Position to On in Memory Only the current zoom position in the optical zoom can be saved Even if you set Sensitivity to Off in Memory the selected range for ISO Correction in AUTO is saved when the camera is turned off When File is set to On the file number of the last image taken will be saved and the file number will continue even after inserting anew SD Memory card Also the file number will continue even after inserting an SD Memory card with images already recorded on it When File is set to Off the file number of the image will start from the lowest number each time a new SD Memory card is inserted The file number will continue after an SD Memory card with images already recorded on it 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The B Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller 4
97. era 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 approx 35 cm 16 in This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx 12 cm 40 cm 4 7 in 16 in The camera Maceo mode focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx 6 cm 15 cm 2 3 in 5 9 in The camera Super Macro mode focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway This mode is used when shooting close and distant PF Pan Focus mode subjects together or the subject is hard to focus on A Infinity mode This mode is used for taking distant objects MF Manual Focus mode Adjust the focus manually with the four way controller Saving the Focus Mode p 122 1 Press the four way controller gt in Capture mode 2 Press the four way controller Ses A V to select the focus mode Standard 3 Press the OK button The camera is ready for taking pictures in the selected focus mode auton Auxiliary AF light The auxiliary AF light may be activated under low lighting in Autofocus mode The auxiliary AF light of this camera conforms to the safety standard IEC60825 1 for Class 1 LED product Looking at the light directly will not create saf
98. etion Protect Viewing Images on AV Equipment Playing Back an Image Using the Remote Control Unit optional Setting the Printing Service DPOF csccsseeeeeeeees Printing Single Images Printing All Images Direct Printing Using PictBridge Connecting the Camera to the Printer Printing Single Images Printing All Images Printing Using the DPOF Settings Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer Editing Images iis iiciin Changing the Image Size and Quality Cropping Images cceeeeeeees Rotating the Displayed Image Editing Pictures with Color Filters Editing Pictures with the Digital Filter Editing Pictures with haa Filter Editing Movies Removing Red eye Adding a Frame Frame Composite Copying Files Settings Camera Settings Setting Up the Start up Screen Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Changing the Sound Settings Changing the Date and Time Setting the World Time Changing the Display Language Changing the Image Folder Name Changing the USB Connection Mode Changing the Video Output Format Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor Setting Power Saving Setting Auto Power Off Setting the Guide Display Resetting to Default Settings Appendix List of Cities Default Settings Optional Accessories Messages Troubleshooting M
99. ety hazard However do not look into the emitter from a very short distance since you may feel dazzled The default setting is Standard Autofocus The zoom is fixed at the full wide angle in Super Macro mode When Focus Mode is set to Standard Autofocus Macro or Super Macro in Movie mode the AF operation is performed once just before starting to take the movie E soainjyolg uUe L Manual Focus In MF Manual Focus mode press the OK button to enlarge the central portion of the image full screen for focus adjustment Press the four way controller A V to adjust the focus while watching the indicator Four way controller A Focuses farther Four way controller Y Focuses closer Indicator After you determine the focus point press the OK button to set the focus position and return to the normal capture screen Press the four way controller gt to readjust the focus position 01 15200 8 41200 te When focusing hold down the four way controller 4 Y to focus quickly When you use Manual Focus in Movie mode adjust the focus right before starting taking a movie You cannot adjust the focus while taking the movie To change Focus Mode from Manual Focus to another one press the four way controller while the indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor soinjyolg Buryey Four way controller OK button Selecting the Flash Mode
100. filter Bar display Eight colors B amp W Red B amp W Green and B amp W Blue Digital filter Soft Illustration Special Effect 1 Special Effect 2 Slim Brightness filter Brightness filter Focusing System Type TTL contrast detection system by sensor auxiliary AF light 5 point AF Spot AF or Automatic tracking AF selectable Focus lock is possible by pressing the shutter release button halfway Focus Range Normal Approx 0 35 m full zoom range Macro Approx 0 12 m Approx 0 4 m at full wide angle to 11 5 mm Super Macro Approx 0 06 m Approx 0 15 m full wide angle Infinity Pan Focus Manual Focus selectable Exposure Mechanism AE Metering TTL metering by sensor multi segment center weighted spot Exposure Modes Picture modes Program Shutter Priority Manual xipueddy o Exposure EV Compensation 2 EV can be set in 1 3 EV steps Capture Modes Green Mode Palette Auto Picture Program Tv M selectable Night Scene Movie Voice Recording Landscape Flower Natural Skin Tone Portrait Half length Portrait selectable Kids Digital SR Sport Surf amp Snow selectable Pet Text Food Frame Composite Movie Shooting Time Minimum approx 1 sec recordable until the capacity of SD Memory Card reaches full The continuous recording is possible untill the file size reaches 2 GB Editing Save as Still Image Divide Movies Extra
101. function to continue taking pictures when the card or memory is full by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available in the memory Resizing Single Images After changing the size and quality the image can be saved as a new image or written over the original image 1 2 3 4 Use the four way controller lt gt in Playback mode to select an image to resize Press the four way controller Y The Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to select Resize Press the OK button The Resize screen appears G Resize D aba ae TERT QI o a ED M MENU Cancel 0k OK a D lt D Q z iw o D f 3 2 m 2 5 a 153 Bulypa Guyjejeqseqheldq o OO N O A 0 es Use the four way controller 4 gt to change the size Press the four way controller Y The frame moves to Quality Level Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to change the quality Press the OK button Use the four way controller 4 V to select Overwrite or Save as Press the OK button The resized image is saved e Movies cannot be resized You cannot select a larger size than that of the original image You can resize the data to 11M 9M 8M 6M 4M or 2M Protected images cannot be overwritten You can resize only still pictures taken with this camera Zoom button
102. ge sia English Folder Name Standard MENU Exit Changing the Video Output Format You can select the output format NTSC or PAL for taking or playing back images ona TV 1 Select Video Out on the Xt Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The pull down menu appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select NTSC or PAL Select the video output format to match the output format of the TV 4 Press the D Playback button The camera is ready for playing back images sbuas How to recall the Xk Set up menu O Rec Mode TL v MENU Recorded Pixels HEM Playback Quality Level tok White Balance AWB button gt AF Setting ca AE Metering HO Four way Sensitivity AUTO 800 a controller WENO Exit OK Display button MENU button Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by seven levels 1 Select Brightness Level on the Xs Set up menu 2 Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to adjust the brightness Slide leftwards Darkens the LCD monitor Slide rightwards Brightens the LCD monitor 3 Press the Playback button The camera is ready for playing back images IA When you press and hold the OK Display button for more than 1 second the LCD monitor turns brighter for a certain amount of time LCD Bright Mode It is useful when you view the LCD monitor outdoors
103. ght 102 AV Cable raai pime fe orte soit eater iece 144 B Battery sw toch eeue E ee ni ae 16 Battery Level Indicator 18 Battery card cover 13 16 Best tiki ion dl alate oda doen 26 Better iii rag ceeeie ea cok 26 Brightness Filter 161 Brightness Level 186 c Calendar Display 133 Capture Mode 41 Capture Mode Palette 50 Color Filters 157 Color Saturation 119 Continuous Shooting 84 Copying image and sound files 170 Cropping 155 D Date and Time 178 Delete Alllmages 139 Delete Images 137 Digital Filter 159 Digital SRovisedd cherie ariera 78 Display Language 182 DPOF acces ete iek coe ee eta 146 xipueddy xipueddy o D Range Comp 113 E Exposure 0 0 eee eee 106 F Face recognition 69 Flash aspari niren edb won 13 Flash Mode 93 Fn Setting 116 Focus frame 33 Focus Limiter 101 Focus lock 0 0 35 Focus Mode 90 Focusing Area 100 Folder Name 183 Format 2240 aai a chew 174 Four way controller 14 41 42 Frame Composite 81 168 G GOO ss senei paia A EN 26 Green button 14 41 43 115 Green Mode
104. green Shake Reduction preview button Flash Self timer lamp Auxiliary Remote control receiver AF light Microphone Strap lug i ens Terminal cover Back Access lamp Battery card cover LCD monitor Tripod socket Speaker Names of Operating Parts Shake Reduction preview button Power switch SS Zoom button N D Playback button a 3 Four way controller ee DC input terminal x PCIAV terminal Ss wy gp OK Display button Green button MENU button Four way controller In this operating manual the four way controller is described as shown below Four way controller A Ca Four way controller gt Four way controller Y Four way controller 4 Button operation guide The button operation guide appears at the bottom of the LCD monitor during operation The buttons are indicated as shown below Four way controller A A Zoom button for cropping images or Four way controller Y v removing Red eye Q Four way controller 4 lt Green button for operating as the Four way controller gt gt Green button a MENU button MENU for deleting an image Shutter release button OK button Getting Started Attaching the Strap payeys Bui 9 Q Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop on the end of the strap
105. h in Step 6 the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time Press the OK button The settings are made Date Adjust Date Style mm dd yy 24h Date gt 01 01 2008 Time 0 00 MENU Cancel 0K OK Date Adjust Date Style mm dd yy 24h Time 0 00 MENU Cancel 0K OK Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready for taking pictures 2 ro 7 179 s6uj32S O A How to recall the Xk Set up menu Shutter release button MENU O Rec Mode TL v Recorded Pixels HEM Quality Level tok White Balance AWB AF Setting ti AE Metering HO Sensitivity AUTO 800 MENU Exit Four way controller OK button MENU button Setting the World Time The date and time selected in Initial Settings Setting the Display Language and the Date and Time p 29 serve as the Home 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 2 Select World Time on the Xi Set up menu Press the four way controller gt Aasias The World Time screen appears Select time aE Use the four way controller lt gt 3 Destination i i New York to select 7 Destination or t fer yon Hometown New York Destination Displays the time in the city selected as the Destin
106. h voice memo eS ked Movie The first frame of the movie is shown amp without image Sound file only R Undisplayable image 3 Press the OK button The selected image is displayed full screen L m You can also display the selected image full screen by pressing the MENU button or 4 Q on the zoom button in Step 3 133 Buljipa Huyjeajeq yoeqheld o Calendar Display In calendar display the recorded images and sound files are displayed by date in calendar format You can select images by date of shooting recording 1 In Playback mode press 444 31 on the zoom button Nine thumbnails of images appear 2 Press 444 53 on the zoom button The nine image display changes to the calendar display 3 Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to select a desired date on the calendar 2008 01 Four way controller Moves the frame Selected date AV lt P on the calendar Four way controller lt 4 When the frame is on the first day of the month goes back to the previous month Four way controller When the frame is on the last day of the month goes to the next month Press the OK button or 4 Q on the zoom button OK button Displays the first image recorded on the selected date full screen Zoom button Q Displays the images recorded on the selected date in nine image display A e appears on the date on which a sound file without image was t
107. he Camera On and Off Turning the Camera On in Capture Mode Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode Using the Button Functions Capture Mode Playback Mode Voice Recording Mode Setting the Menus How to Set the Menus Menu List Operating the Mode Palette How to operate the Mode Palette Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Changing the Mode Selecting the Capture Mode Displaying Shooting Information i in Capture Mode Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode Green Mode Taking Pictures Automatically Auto Picture Mode Using the Exposure Mode and Other Functions Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene Picture Mode 67 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes Night Scene Mode ccceeeseetreeeeees 77 Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring in Pictures Digital SR Mode Taking Movies Movie Mode Taking Pictures in Frame Composite mode Using the Self timer 0 00 0 eeeeeeeeteeeeeeeteees Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Mode Shooting in Multi exposure Mode Using the Remote Control Unit optiona Using Zoom to Change the Subjec Setting the Shooting Functions z 90 Selecting the Focus Mode Selecting the Flash Mode Eie Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Still Pictures Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures Adjusting the White Balance Selecting the Autofocus Settings
108. he first item recorded The first frame of the movie appears on the date on which movie was the first item recorded e Press the MENU button in calendar display to return to the previous nine image display g memo Four way controller OK button You can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card or in the built in memory continuously 1 ak O N Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller lt gt to select the image with which to start the slideshow Press the four way controller Y The Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A Y lt gt to select Slideshow Press the OK button Use the four way controller lt gt to change the playback interval Select from the following 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec 20 sec 30 sec Use the four way controller to select Screen Effect cc Slideshow D Q o R MENU Cancel Haage BA PY i w ok OK a D lt D Q iw o f 3 m 2 3 a 135 7 Use the four way controller lt gt to select the effect A The effect is like a slide show that slides the displayed images one Wipe by one to the left Fade The current image gradually disappears and the next image appears under it Shrink The current image shrinks towards the center Off No screen effect 8 Use the four way contro
109. he information displayed on the LCD monitor p 132 When you press and hold the button for more than 1 second the LCD Bright Mode is activated The LCD monitor turns brighter for a certain amount of time p 37 Returns to a single image display in nine image display p 133 Displays the selected image full screen in calendar display p 133 Green t button Deletes the image displayed on the LCD monitor p 137 MENU button Displays the X amp Set up menus p 45 suoneiado uowwog suolje19dQ uowwog O Voice Recording Mode Shutter release button When pressed starts recording When pressed again stops recording When pressed for more than one second recording continues for as long as the button is held down and stops when the button is released gt Playback button Switches to Playback mode 1 p 40 When pressed again returns to Voice Recording mode OK Display button Turns the LCD monitor on and off MENU button When pressed during recording an index can be added When pressed during standby or before playback displays the B Rec Mode menu p 45 Setting the Menus Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD monitor There are two different menus O Rec Mode menu and X amp Set up menu How to Set the Menus The button operation guide appears at the bottom of the LCD monitor while you are making settings for the menus 1 Press
110. he one used in your country or region change the format following the procedures described in Changing the Video Output Format p 185 Language Video Output Format English English NTSC French Fran ais PAL German Deutsch PAL Spanish Espa ol PAL Portuguese Portugu s PAL Italian Italiano PAL Netherlands Nederlands PAL Danish Dansk PAL Swedish Svenska PAL Finnish Finnish PAL Polish Polish PAL Czech Czech PAL Hungarian Hungarian PAL Turkish T rk e PAL Russian Pycckui PAL Thai Inu PAL Korean t NTSC Chinese traditional PX38 PAL Chinese simplified Hiit PAL Japanese NTSC Quick Start Taking Still Pictures Shake Reduction Power switch preview button Shutter release button Zoom button OK Display button Green button The simplest procedure for taking still pictures is described below The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions 1 Press the power switch The camera turns on 2 Compose the picture on the LCD monitor The camera AF will focus on the area within the focus frame Press the zoom button to change the size of e subject a e Zoom button Enlarges the subject aac 115 2007 Zoom button 444 Diminishes the subject While the Face Priority is set to On a yellow focus frame appears on the subject s face when the camera re
111. hen the camera is turned off in the Green Mode it starts up in the Green Mode next time you turn on the camera You can assign a different function to the Green button by selecting Green Button in the A Rec Mode menu p 115 memo sainjolg Buryel r The list below shows the settings for the Green Mode Flash mode The default is 4a Auto Flash Off can be selected Drive mode The default is Standard Self timer can be selected The default is AF Standard amp Macro mode PF pan FocusMode focus can be selected Recorded Pixels 12m Quality level Better White Balance AWB Auto Focusing Area t 3 Multiple Focus Limiter w On Aux AF Light w On AE Metering Multi segment Sensitivity AUTO EV Compensation 0 0 Digital Zoom w On Instant Review 0 5sec Face Priority w On D Range Comp Off One push PF w On Sharpness gt Standard Saturation z Standard Contrast Zz Standard Date Imprint Off Shutter release button Four way controller OK button Taking Pictures Automatically Auto Picture Mode In Auto Picture mode the camera selects the most appropriate capture mode from Normal mode Landscape mode and Portrait mode just by pressing the shutter release button Face Recognition AF
112. hutter release button Four way controller OK button Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene Picture Mode You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene There are 11 available modes in Picture mode 1 Press the four way controller V in Capture mode The Mode Palette appears andscape ets you capture the natural colors of landscape views A Land Lets y ture the natural col f land i Flower Lets you take brightly colored flower pictures D aral Skin Lets you take pictures with soft flash to produce beautiful skin tones Portrait Lets you take portraits with spatial effect by emphasizing the person FA Zaan Lets you take portraits at a certain angle of view Kids Ideal for taking pictures of moving children Also gives them a healthy look A Sport Lets you take clear pictures of moving subjects with a high shutter speed Lets you take photos against dazzling backgrounds like beaches or Surf amp Snow snow covered mountains CQ Pet Lets you take clear pictures of pets to fit their hair color Lets you take clear pictures of text or writing Also lets you turn Text colored text black white or reverse color Y Food Lets you take appetizing pictures of prepared food Auto Picture D 6 ee yr t a a an tt v MENU Cancel 0K OK 4 A m Q ae O 5 oO 2 67 sainjolg HULL
113. ight Shade Tungsten Light Fluorescent Light Manual Lens Focal Length 7 9 mm 23 7 mm equivalent to 37 mm 111 mm in 35 mm format Maximum Aperture 2 8 f 5 4 Lens Composition 7 elements in 5 groups two dual sided aspherical elements one single sided aspherical element Zoom Type Electrically driven Picture Range Approx 64 9 mm x 48 6 mm screen is filled Super Macro mode Lens Cover Electrically driven Intelligent Zoom 3 3x at 10M 3648 x 2736 3 9x at 7M 3072 x 2304 4 6 at 5M 2592 x 1944 5 7 at 3M 2048 x 1536 11 4 at 1024 1024 x 768 17 9x at 640 640 x 480 The ratio of 3x optical zoom included The ratios are approximate Digital Zoom 6x maximum or equivalent to 17 9x maximum 3x optical zoom ratio included in all recorded pixels LCD Monitor Wide viewing angle 2 5 inch TFT color LCD approx 232 000 pixels with LCD backlight low reflective type the brightness of backlight adjustable in three steps Power Saving Normal LCD Bright Mode Playback Functions Single frame 9 frame index calendar enlargement max 8x scrollable movie playback sound playback histogram display Select amp Delete Playback Mode Palette Slideshow Resize Cropping Image Sound Copy Image Rotation display Color Filter Digital Filter Brightness Filter Movie Edit Red eye Compensation Voice Memo Protect DPOF Start up Screen Frame Composite Color filter B amp W Sepia Color
114. inting images with high resolution settings on your printer 7M 3072x2304 2 printing at A4 size or larger or editing and processing images 5M 2592x1944 LSC 3M 2048x1536 For printing at postcard size 1024 1024x768 a For using as images on websites or attaching images to e mails 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The B Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Recorded Pixels 3 Press the four way controller gt The pull down menu appears Recorded Pixels gt IAM Quality Level tok White Balance AWB AF Setting E J AE Metering KOH Sensitivity AUTO 800 MENU Exit sainjyolg Buryey 4 Use the four way controller 4 Y Rec Mode to change the recording pixels Recorded Pixels 4 Quality Level White Balance The number of shots for the selected recording pixels appears nel Co 5 Press the shutter release button Serronwn halfway MENU Cancel The camera is ready for taking pictures he e Selecting a large size produces a clear picture when it is printed out e The Recorded Pixels setting is saved when the camera is turned off e The Intelligent Zoom range differs depending on the selected recorded pixels p 89 Image Size and Quality of Still Pictures p 26 A S Q X O 5 oO 7 Shutter release button MENU O Rec Mode XTE Recorded Pixels HEM Qualit
115. is pressed or use the Remote Control optional to release the shutter to reduce camera shake and blurring To cancel Multi exposure shooting halfway change the Drive mode bom Futon When you cancel the Multi exposure shooting before the specified number of picture shots are taken the pictures already taken will not be recorded When shooting in Multi exposure mode the recorded pixels are fixed to 5M When using the Half length Portrait together with Multi exposure the recorded pixels are fixed to 3M or Shutter release button Zoom button OQ Remote control unit E OK button PENTAX Remote control unit F has no zoom button Using the Remote Control Unit optional You can switch the Drive Mode to Remote Control mode to take pictures using the remote control unit E or F optional Four way controller Taking Pictures Using the Remote Control 1 Press the four way controller A in Capture mode 2 Press the four way controller lt gt to select s 3 sec Remote control or i 0 sec remote control 3 Press the OK button The self timer lamp blinks slowly and the camera is ready for taking pictures 4 Press the shutter release button on the remote control unit s 3 sec Remote control The picture is taken after the self timer lamp blinks quickly for about three seconds i 0 sec remote control The picture is taken immediately ENNET A soinj oldg HulyeL
116. is ready for taking pictures in the selected flash mode Saving the Flash Mode sp 122 Using the flash in Macro mode may cause the image to be overexposed The flash is automatically set to Off in Super Macro mode however you can still select the desired flash mode Firing the flash in Super Macro mode causes vignetting in the bottom left corner of the image Note that the shutter speed becomes slower when taking pictures with the flash in Night Scene mode When using very slow shutter speeds taking pictures of night scenes for example the Shake Reduction function may not be effective It is recommended you set Shake Reduction to Off and secure the camera on a tripod or other stable surface to prevent camera shake p 110 Shutter release button MENU Four way controller MENU button 6 Rec Mode Th 7 Recorded Pixels HEM Quality Level tok White Balance AWB AF Setting ca AE Metering KOH Sensitivity AUTO 800 MENU Exit Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Still Pictures Select the number of the recorded pixels for still images according to how the images will be used The larger the number of recorded pixels the higher the quality of images but the file size becomes larger The selected quality level also affects the size of the image file p 97 Number of Recorded Pixels 12M 4000x3000 640 640x480 10M 3648x2736 For pr
117. ision 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 PENTAX Optio and smc PENTAX are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation SDHC logo 2 is a trademark All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies This product supports PRINT Image Matching III PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation All Rights Reserved PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation Red Eye software 2003 2006 FotoNation Inc Face Tracker software 2005 2006 FotoNation Inc In Camera Red Eye covered by U S Patent No 6 407 777 and 7 042 505 Other patents Pending e There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual are different from the actual product Both SD Memory cards and SDHC Memory cards are referred to as SD memory cards in this manual Using your camera safely Sufficient attention has been paid
118. isplay p 133 gt Playback button Switches to Capture mode When switched to the Playback mode by pressing the gt Playback button in Voice Recording mode pressing the PB Playback button again switches to the Voice Recording mode Four way controller A V 4 gt For playing back still images 4 gt Displays the previous or next image in single image display p 37 When rotating the displayed image the image is rotated 90 degrees clockwise each time you press the and 90 degrees counter clockwise each time you press the lt 4 p 156 Y Displays the Playback Mode Palette 1 p 52 4 V lt gt Moves the display area of the enlarged image 1 p 129 Selects an image in nine image display p 133 Selects a date in calendar display p 133 For playing back movies 4A Plays back and pauses a movie p 131 lt gt Frame forwards frame reverses fast forwards and reverses a movie during playback p 131 V Stops a movie during playback p 131 For playing back voice recording files p 126 a Starts playback When pressed again pauses playback lt gt Selects a recorded file before playback Performs the following operations during playback Files with no recorded indexes lt 4 Rewinds five seconds gt Advances five seconds Files with recorded indexes lt 4 Starts playback from the previous index gt Starts playback from the next index OK Display button Changes t
119. isplay at once 1 N oN Enter the Playback mode and press 4 E3 on the zoom button Nine thumbnail images appear Press the Green button 0 appears on the images and sound files Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to move the frame to an image or sound file you want to delete and press the OK button appears on the selected images and sound files To check the image before deleting place U E i p E T Select amp Delete 100 0010 iera the frame on the image and press Q on the zoom button to show it in single image display You cannot show a protected image in single image display Press the OK button to return to the nine image display 4 Press the Green button A confirmation dialog appears 5 Use the four way controller A Y to select Select amp Delete 6 Press the OK button The selected images and sound files are deleted L yam You cannot delete protected images movies or sounds p 142 Buryipa Bunajeqoeqhejg Four way controller OK button Protecting Images Movies and Sounds from Deletion Protect You can protect images movies and sounds from being accidentally deleted 1 Enterthe Playback mode and use the four way controller lt gt to select the image movie or sound to protect 2 Press the four way controller Y The Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A V lt
120. ite Balance AWB AF Setting Cc oa Four way AE Metering KOH controller Sensitivity AUTO 800 MENU Exit MENU button Setting the Light Metering Mode to Determine the Exposure You can select which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure AE Metering Modes Multi segment The exposure is determined by the entire screen Center weighted The exposure is determined mainly by the center of the screen The exposure is determined by the small area in the center of the screen only Spot soinjyolg uUe L 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A V Recorded Pixels HEM to select AE Metering ay eval fei AF Settin roa 3 Press the four way controller gt AE Metering gt ii The pull down menu appears Sensitivity AUTO 800 WENU Exit 4 Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the AE metering mode Recorded pixels FEM Press the shutter release button Oe Ga ae halfway AF Setting The camera is ready for taking pictures Sees ci MENU Cancel 0K OK Saving the AE Metering Mode p 122 In Shutter Priority mode and Manual mode Multi segment cannot be selected te memo 103 Shutter release button Rec Mode TL Recorded Pixels HEM Quality Level to
121. k White Balance AWB AF Setting Coa AE Metering KOH Sensitivity AUTO 800 MENU Exit Four way controller MENU button Setting the Sensitivity Sensitivity ISO sensitivity is a value indicating how sensitive the CCD is to light Low value equals low sensitivity and high value equals high sensitivity Sensitivity can be adjusted according to the shooting m situations o s x Sensitivity 3 Q AUTO800 50 800 is selected by default You can also set ISO Correction v AUTO in AUTO to 50 100 50 200 50 400 50 800 or 50 1600 Q In Digital SR mode AUTO1600 50 1600 is selected by default The S setting up to 50 3200 is selectable j 50 100 At a lower sensitivity images are sharper and noise is reduced but the 200 shutter speed will be slower under dark conditions At a higher sensitivity the shutter speed will be higher but image 400 noise will increase 800 In Digital SR mode 3200 is also selectable 1600 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Sensitivity Recorded Pixels EEMI Quality Level tok White Balance AWB AF Setting ti AE Metering KOH Sensitivity AUTO 890 MENU Exit Press the four way controller gt The pull down menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select the sensitivity To show 1600
122. k White Balance AWB AF Setting ta AE Metering KOH Sensitivity AUTO 800 MENU Exit 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 Select mm dd yy dd mm yy or yy mm dd Press the four way controller gt The Date Adjust screen appears Press the four way controller gt The frame moves to mm dd yy Use the four way controller 4 Y to select the date display style kh O Na 5 Press the four way controller gt The frame moves to 24h 6 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select 24h 24 hour display or 12h 12 hour display 7 Press the four way controller gt The frame moves to Date Style Select Date Adjust on the Xi Set up menu Date Adjust Date Style Date 01 01 2008 Time 0 00 MENU Cancel 0K OK DateAdjust sid Date Style Date 01 01 2008 Time 0 00 MENU Cancel 0K OK JEU MEKi Set up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time th Language saa English Folder Name Standard MENU Exit 11 12 Press the four way controller Y The frame moves to Date Press the four way controller gt The frame moves to month Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the month Change the day and year in the same manner Next change the time If you select 12
123. ke pictures with various aperture and shutter speed settings Exposure modes E Program Sets shutter speed and aperture automatically for proper exposure Shutter Priority Set shutter speed manually Aperture is set automatically Manual Exposure Set both shutter speed and aperture manually e Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed There are many correct combinations of shutter speed and aperture for a particular subject Different combinations produce different effects on a picture Slower shutter speed The shutter remains open for a longer time If the subject is moving the image will be blurred while the shutter is open thus enhancing the effect of motion Faster shutter speed The shutter remains open for a shorter time It allows freezing the action of a moving subject Smaller aperture value Higher aperture value Decreases the amount of light which enters through the lens Increases the amount of light which enters through the lens x Ss Q ae O lt oO 1 63 soinjoldg HulyeL Press the four way controller in Capture mode The Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller ola J AY lt gt to select P Program SA spaa a If you have selected an exposure mode other than P Program mode the icon of Vaan r the selected mode is displayed on the Mode memw Cancel OK OK Palette P
124. ler OK button Green button Adding a Frame Frame Composite This function lets you add a decorative frame to still pictures There are three frames already stored in the camera 1 Use the four way controller lt gt in Playback mode to select the Frame Composite _ image to which you want to add a B1 a O frame Bm B ASOV 2 Press the four way controller Y Go 2 Bi The Mode Palette appears ew Cancel x Ok 3 Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select Y Frame Composite 4 Press the OK button The frame selection screen appears 5 Use the four way controller lt gt to select a frame 6 Press the OK button A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears 7 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Overwrite or Save as Save as is the only option available for protected images 8 Press the OK button The edited image is saved with the recorded pixels of 3M The frame composite function cannot be used on movies or images with any size of 3M or smaller An error message appears in Step 4 To Register a New Frame To switch to the screen for registering a frame press the Green button in Step 5 You can register frames which you have downloaded from the internet etc When you register a new frame it replaces one of the existing frames in the built in memory Before you can register a new frame c
125. level 3 White balance 4 AE metering Les 115 2008 5 Sensitivity 6 Histogram 7 Aperture 8 Shutter speed No icons No shooting information is displayed Saving the Display Mode p 122 Normal Display im amp If you press and hold the OK Display button for more than 1 second the LCD Bright Mode is activated The LCD monitor turns brighter for a certain amount of time 1 p 37 The histogram display is not available while playing back movies Zoom button Four way controller OK button Nine Image Display Calendar Display Nine Image Display You can display nine images at the same time 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller lt gt to select an image 2 Press 44 E3 on the zoom button Nine thumbnails of images are displayed at a time The thumbnails change nine at a time page by page S O Four way controller Moves the frame TE ia av lt gt J a Four way controller lt 4 Displays the Cii Select amp Defete 100 0010 E previous page when Selected image 2 the frame is on the zx upper left image Available only when ten or o more files are saved o Four way controller Displays the next page when the frame is on the o lower right image Available only when ten or more files are saved s The icons that appear on the images indicate the following No icon Still picture without voice memo with image Still picture wit
126. ll 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 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
127. ll charge may cause battery performance to deteriorate Do not store batteries especially in places of high temperature When the battery is left within the camera for a long time small amount of electrical current will flow and cause the battery to over discharge This causes battery life to become short Approximate Operating Time when the D LI8 battery is fully charged Number of recordable images Approx 180 at 23 C with the LCD monitor on and the flash used for 50 of shots Playback time Approx 200 min Movie recording time Approx 70 min 2 Sound recording time Approx 180 min 1 The number of recordable images is based on CIPA standard measurement and may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions 2 Measured based on PENTAX standard and may vary depending on the condition of use auton e 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 restored when the battery is returned to room temperature e Be sure to take a spare battery with you when traveling abroad or to a cold region or if you intend to take a lot of pictures e Battery Level Indicator You can check the battery level by the symbol on the LCD monitor lit green Adequate power remains lit green Battery i
128. ller V to select Sound Effect 9 Use the four way controller lt gt to select v On Off 10 Press the OK button Start appears on the LCD monitor and playback starts at the set interval OK button Pauses the slideshow Press again to restart the slideshow A button other than OK button Stops the slideshow i e The slideshow will continue until you press any button e Movies 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 Buljipa Huyjajaq yoeqheld o Deleting Images Movies and Sounds Four way controller OK button Green button MENU button Deleting a Single Image Movie or Sound You can delete a single image movie or sound Paton Once deleted images movies or sounds cannot be restored 1 kh WO N Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller lt gt to select the image movie or sound to delete Press the Green button SPL The Delete screen appears tah Use the four way controller 4 to select Delete Press the OK button The image movie or sound is deleted i e You can also delete images during the Instant Review p 36 ae e You cannot delete protected images movies or sounds p 142 Buryipa Bunajeq yoeqhelg 137 T Y lt o O e o oO
129. lt 4 Reverses the movie frame by frame 8 Press the OK button 9 Press the four way controller 4 to play back the movie and press it again to select the desired end point The movie is paused The following operations are available during pause Four way controller Advances the movie frame by frame Four way controller lt Reverses the movie frame by frame 10 Press the OK button The extracted movie is saved Buryipa Bunajeq yoeqhelg Burppa Gurjejeq seqheld o Zoom button Four way controller OK button Green button Removing Red eye You can remove red eye a phenomenon that occurs when the flash reflects from the subject s eyes from your pictures 1 2 A oO o bi In Playback mode press the four way controller lt gt to select the image you want to correct Press the four way controller Y The Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select amp Red eye i Red eye Compensation _ Compensation ta Press the OK button A confirmation dialog for overwriting the Mom DE image appears MENU Cancel OK If the error message Cannot process correctly appears go to the step 5 in Removing Red eye Manually page 167 Use the four way controller 4 V to select Overwrite or Save as When the image is protected Save as will be selected automatically Press
130. may become longer under the following conditions When Sensitivity is set to 1600 When using Intelligent zoom When using Digital SR Natural Skin Tone Half length Portrait or Night Scene mode When using D Range Comp When using the Date Imprint function s IN id HulyeL o A The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode Continuous shooting is not available in Movie and Frame Composite mode k The focus exposure and white balance are detemined in the first frame lt Shutter release button Four way controller OK button Shooting in Multi exposure Mode You can switch the Drive mode to Multi exposure Shooting mode You can overlap multiple frames while creating a single picture 1 Press the four way controller A in Capture mode 2 Press the four way controller 4 gt to select Multi exposure 3 Use the four way controller A V to specify the number of the picture OOS i soinjyolg Buryey shots Numberlof Shot Press the OK button menu Cancel OK OK ak Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus 6 Press the shutter release button fully 7 Repeat step 5 and 6 for the specified number of picture shots e When you select amp you can use 2 sec Self timer which enables you to take a picture two seconds after the shutter release button
131. miter lt 7 5 Use the four way controller lt gt aux aFLight 7 to select yw On O Off 6 Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready for taking pictures a Ss Q X O re 5 oO 7 Setting the Auxiliary AF Light The auxiliary AF light is convenient when you shoot a dark subject This helps you to focus on the subject under the conditions that the auto focus does 4 5 if memo not work properly Use the four way controller 4 Y AF Sing Focusing Area to select Aux AF Light r Focus Limiter a z Use the four way controller lt gt aux AF Light 4 to select v On O Off Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready for taking pictures 4 The auxiliary AF light of this camera conforms to the safety standard IEC60825 1 for Class 1 LED product Looking at the light directly will not create safety hazard However do not look into the emitter from a very short distance since you may feel dazzled The camera does not emit the AF light under the following conditions In Movie mode In Landscape mode The AF light is available if you set Aux AF Light to On When Focus Mode is set to Pan Focus Infinity or Manual Focus When Focusing Area is set to Automatic tracking AF Shutter release button O Rec Mode 7 Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level tok Wh
132. mode The Mode Palette appears 2 Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select Natural Skin Tone If Portrait mode or R Half length Portrait mode was previously selected select Portrait mode or A Half length Portrait 3 Press the OK button intone When amp Natural Skin Tone is selected n E Portrait icons to be selected are displayed Press the four way controller A V to select the desired mode and press the OK button The camera is ready for taking pictures in the selected mode A S Q X O 5 oO 2 5 k When the camera recognizes the subject s face a yellow focus frame appears on it The position and the size of the frame change while the camera continues to adjust the focus on the moving subject Press the shutter release button oS 2008 halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken e If the camera cannot recognize the subject s face in Portrait mode the camera focuses using the Focusing Area Multiple Face Recognition AF and Face Recognition AE may not work if the subject s face is partly covered for example with sunglasses or when the subject does not face the camera The AE metering mode is fixed to Multi segment When you select Auto Picture mode and the camera automatically swit
133. mory the selected range for ISO Correction in AUTO is saved when the camera is turned off The selected sensitivity will be saved only when you set Sensitivity to On in Memory soinjyolg Buryey Shutter release button Recorded Pixels HEM Quality Level tok White Balance AWB AF Setting Coa AE Metering KOH Sensitivity AUTO 800 MENU Exit Four way controller MENU button Setting the Exposure EV Compensation The overall brightness of pictures can be changed by adjusting the EV compensation value amount of light that the CCD receives This changes the exposure automatically determined by the camera when you want to adjust the brightness of pictures to suite your taste 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 48 Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select EV Compensation 3 Use the four way controller lt gt to change the EV setting Brightens the picture overexposed Darkens the picture underexposed You can select the EV setting in the range of 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV in 1 3 EV steps 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready for taking pictures O Rec Mode AN EV Compensation 4 0 0 gt Movie Shake Reduction 4 Digital Zoom i Instant Review 0 5sec Face Priority MENU Exit soinjoldg HulyeL Q Saving the EV Compensation Value p 122 In Auto Picture
134. n the zoom scaling changes as follows 1 3x 2 0x 2 6 4 0x 5 3x 8 0x You can use the guide at the bottom left of the screen to check which portion of the image is magnified Four way controller A lt gt Moves the position for magnification Zoom button 4 Enlarges the image Zoom button 444 Diminishes the image Bulppa Guyjejeqseqheld Guide 3 Press the MENU button Zoom playback ends Setting the Quick Zoom Function You can display the image at maximum magnification simply by pressing Q on the zoom button once during zoom playback 1 Press the MENU button The Rec Mode menu appears 2 Press the four way controller gt 3 Use the four way controller A Y aisea to select Quick Zoom USB Connection PC 4 Use the four way controller lt gt 950 Out se MISC to select x On c Off Power Saving 5sec Quick Zoom ___ lt 5 Press the shutter release button Auto Power Off 3min halfway WAU EXit The camera is ready for taking pictures Calling Up the Images from the Built in Memory If you store your favorite images and sounds in the built in memory you can play them anytime you wish My album function You can call them up from the built in memory with the SD Memory Card installed in the camera 1 With the SD Memory Card installed hold down the PJ Playback button for more than 4 seconds in Capture mode The l
135. n Yes Yes p 114 xipueddy xipueddy o Last Reset Item Default Setting Mamo Setting Page etting Flash Mode On Yes p 93 p 83 Drive Mode Off Yes to p 87 Focus Mode Off Yes p 90 Zoom Position Off Yes p 88 MF Position Off Yes p 91 Memory White Balance Off Yes p 98 AE Metering Off Yes p 103 Sensitivity Off Yes p 104 EV Compensation Off Yes p 106 Digital Zoom On Yes p 89 DISPLAY Off Yes p 53 File On Yes Green Button Green Mode Yes Yes p 115 Sharpness Standard Yes Yes p 118 Saturation Standard Yes Yes p 119 Contrast Standard Yes Yes p 120 Date Imprint Off Yes Yes p 121 Xi Set up Menu A Lest Reset Item Default Setting raemor Setting Page etting Format s p 174 Operation Volume 3 Yes Yes Playback Volume 3 Yes Yes Start up Sound 1 Yes Yes Sound Shutter Sound 1 Yes Yes ps Operation Sound 1 Yes Yes Self timer Sound 1 Yes Yes Date According to Adjust Date Style initial sett yes He pee Select time Hometown Yes No Destination City PEER Yes No aa Destination DST Hometown Yes No 4 480 Hometown City According to Yes No initial setting Hometown DST According to Yes No initial setting Last a Reset Item Default Setting Momay Setting Page etting According
136. n menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Standard or Date Press the OK button i If you set Date Style to dd mm yy the folder name appears as xxx_ddmm 3 digit folder number_day month e The capacity of an image folder is 500 files maximum When the number of files reaches 500 a new folder will be automatically created AO Na How to recall the Xk Set up menu O Rec Mode TL v Recorded Pixels HEM Quality Level tok White Balance AWB AF Setting E J AE Metering KOH MENU Four way Sensitivity AUTO 800 controller MENU Exi OK button MENU button Changing the USB Connection Mode You can change the USB Connection mode depending on whether the USB cable is to be connected to a printer PictBridge or a computer 1 Select USB Connection on the Xi Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The pull down menu appears 3 Use the four way controller A Y to select PC or PictBridge 4 Press the D Playback button The camera is ready for playing back images For details on connecting the camera to a computer see PC memo Ff y Connection Manual a separate volume on oO Q N e Do not connect the camera to a computer when Pictbridge is selected Do not connect the camera to a printer when PC is selected if Xi Set up hil Format Sound Date Adjust World Time th Langua
137. nd the vertical axis shows the number of pixels 1 Recorded Pixels 2 Quality Level 3 White Balance 4 AE Metering 5 Sensitivity 6 Histogram Grid Display The grids divide the screen into nine parts These grids will help you to improve composition No icons No shooting information is displayed The focus frame appears in Autofocus mode e If any of the settings are changed the icon of the setting appears for a few seconds LCD Backlight Off The LCD monitor is turned off Saving the Display Mode p 122 L e If you press and hold the OK Display button for more than 1 Y second the LCD Bright Mode is activated The LCD monitor turns brighter for a certain amount of time p 36 e Under shooting conditions where camera shake is likely to occur AW Anti shake warning will be displayed Take pictures using the Shake Reduction function or with the camera secured on a tripod or other stable surface p 57 e All the camera buttons function as usual even when the LCD backlight is off Press the shutter release button to take pictures as usual D Ai 3 T Q o a Using Histogram A histogram is a graph showing the 4 brightness of an image onthe horizontal 4 axis and the number of pixels on the K vertical axis distribution chart of the a brightness The histogram will help you detect the brightness of the image you 8 have taken For instance the graph z peak tend
138. ng it in the camera for the first time or after a long period of non use or when the message Battery depleted appears Note AC plug cord Listed Type SPT 2 or NISPT 2 18 2 flexible cord rated 125 V 7A minimum 6ft 1 8m 1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger D BC8 2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet 3 Place the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX logo is visible The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging and Lights green when charging is finished 4 Remove the battery from the battery charger when charging is finished amp amp The time required to fully charge the battery is about 100 minutes max The appropriate ambient temperature for charging the battery is 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions e It is recommended you charge the battery on the day or the day before you use the camera e The battery has reached the end of its service life if it runs down soon after being charged Replace with a new battery to Ed 5 Q on a D O Q P caution e Do not use the battery charger D BC8 to charge batteries other than D LI8 rechargeable lithium ion batteries as the charger may overheat or be damaged If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails to light the battery may be faulty Replace it with a new battery Storing the battery with fu
139. o select Start up Screen Start up Screen D a Al Gs g O E 9 Press the OK button EN y Qo ATs The screen for setting start up screen MENU Cancel OK appears You can select from five different types of start up screens including USER and Off Setting Up the Start up Screen Using a Captured Image Go to Step 5 to select a start up screen other than USER 4 Press the Green button while displaying USER in the upper right corner of the screen and use the four way controller lt gt to select an image for the start up screen and press the OK button To change a captured image set as a start up screen to another image press the Green button once to delete the image and press it again to show the screen for selecting a captured image 5 Press the OK button The camera is ready for playing back images Im E Once the start up screen has been set it will not be deleted even if the original image is deleted or the SD Memory Card or built in memory is formatted e You cannot set up the start up screen while playing back images on a TV or other equipment n 7 173 wn oO Ss Q N 174 How to recall the Xk Set up menu O Rec Mode TL wv Recorded Pixels DEM Quality Level tok White Balance AWB AF Setting ta AE Metering KOH Sensitivity AUTO 800 MENU Exit Shutter release but
140. oducts should not be mixed with general household waste There exists a separate collection system for these products Used electric electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment recovery and recycling of these products Following the implementation by member states private households within the EU states may return their used electrical electronic equipments to designated collection facilities free of charge In some countries your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one Please contact your local authority for further details By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling 2 In other countries outside the EU If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal For Switzerland Used electrical electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer even when you don t purchase a new product Further collection facilities are listed on the home page of www swico ch or www sens ch Symbols a Rec Mode menu 45 Xi Set up menu 45 Playback button 41 42 44
141. of both camera shake and blurring Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring in Pictures Digital SR Mode 1 p 78 Movie SR function for movies The movie anti shake function electronically compensates for image blur It allows you to take smooth movies without worrying about camera shake Compensating for Camera Shake While Taking Movies Movie SR p 109 Ai S Q a O 5 oO 2 A e Q ae 5 oO 2 When Shake Reduction in 48 Rec Mode menu is set to w On the camera always compensates for camera shake M On is selected by default Follow the procedures below if you wish to preview the compensated image on the LCD monitor before taking the picture 1 N ee emo Press the Shake Reduction preview button The compensated image is displayed on the LCD monitor while pressing the button Press the shutter release button en oina fully zg The picture is taken Do not press the Shake Reduction preview button unless it is necessary If you press the button even when the camera is not in the Capture mode the Shake Reduction function is activated and will waste battery power If you do not wish to preview the compensated image before shooting take pictures in the basic way that is press the shutter release button halfway and then press it fully Be sure to confirm that G appears on the LCD monitor before
142. on 2008 11 200801 Printed in Philippines Orv odo PENTAX Digital Camera Optio A40 Operating Manual EN To ensure the best performance from your camera please read the Operating Manual before using the camera A oe USE PictBridge Thank you for purchasing this 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 capabilities Regarding copyrights Images taken using this 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 performance 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 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 prec
143. ontroller 4 gt Mendy i i Green Button to adjust saturation Sharpness Reduces the saturation Saturation EE Increases the saturation MENU Exit 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready for taking pictures IA The Saturation setting is saved when the camera is turned off Shutter release button O Rec Mode vw MENU Recorded Pixels Quality Level tok White Balance AWB AFSettingn 1 AE Metering KOH Sensitivity AUTO 800 MENU Exit Four way controller MENU button Setting the Image Contrast You can set the image contrast 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 48 Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A Y to select Contrast GanTast Date Imprint 3 Usethe four way controller 4 gt to adjust contrast Reduces the contrast Increases the contrast 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready for taking pictures s IN id HulyeL IA The Contrast setting is saved when the camera is turned off Shutter release button MENU Four way controller MENU button Quality Level 7 Recorded Pixels wk White Balance AWB AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity roa Loa O AUTO 800 rN MENU Exit Setting the Date Imprint Set the date to be imprinted on your pictures 1 2 3
144. opy it first to the SD Memory Card When a new frame on the SD Memory Card is registered in the built in memory it replaces one of the existing frames in the built in memory The replaced frame is deleted from the built in memory 1 Inthe frame selection screen select the frame you want to remove and press the Green button A message appears and the frames on the SD Memory Card that you can register in the built in memory appear 2 Use the four way controller lt gt to select the frame you want to register and press the OK button The frame is registered in the built in memory and replaces the frame selected in Step 1 Visit the PENTAX website at the URL below to download new frames http www pentax co jp english support digital frame_02 html Buiyipa Bunajeq yoeqhejd ae D lt og D Q iw o 3 2 m 2 5 a 170 Copying Files Four way controller OK button 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 1 Press the four way controller Y in Playback mode The Mode Palette appears 2 Use
145. or in brighter places p 36 p 37 The function is not available under the following conditions When the menu or the Mode Palette is displayed In Voice Recording mode 2 oO Q N Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language sia English Folder Name Standard MENU Exit Setting Power Saving By setting the LCD monitor to dim automatically when you leave the camera without performing any operations for a certain period you can lessen battery drain When Power Saving takes effect and the LCD monitor dims press any button to return to the ordinary brightness 1 Select Power Saving on the X amp Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The pull down menu appears 3 Use the four way controller A Y to select 2 min 1 min 30 sec 15 sec 5 sec or Off 4 Press the D Playback button The camera is ready for playing back images 72 5 ro 7 187 ra The Power Saving function will not work in the following conditions s In Playback mode When the USB cable is connected While taking movies During the video output When using the AC adapter While using the LCD booster function 7 on p Es Q N 188 How to recall the Xk Set up menu O Rec Mode XIE v Recorded Pixels HEM Quality Level tok White Balance AWB AF Setting ta AE Metering KOH Sensitivity AUTO 800 MENU Exit
146. pressing the shutter release button fully Setting the Shake Reduction Function for Still Images to On p 110 Shutter release button Green button Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode Green Mode In the Green Mode you can enjoy easy picture taking just by pressing the shutter release button Face Recognition AF and Face Recognition AE are activated When you point the camera at your subject s face the camera automatically recognizes it adjusting both focus and exposure 1 Press the Green button in Capture mode The camera enters the Green Mode Press the Green button again to return to the previous status 2 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus 3 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken soinjyolg Buryey In the Green Mode you cannot change the information displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the OK Display button In the Green Mode you cannot display the B Rec Mode menu or the Capture Mode Palette If you try to show them the message Green mode must be canceled to use this function and key lock icon appear When the camera switches from the Green Mode to Playback Mode you cannot display the X4 Set up menu by pressing the MENU button If you try to show it the message Green mode must be canceled to use this function and key lock icon appear W
147. ra The AE metering mode is fixed to Multi segment The automatic tracking AF function is activated The camera continues to adjust the focus on the moving subject even after you press the shutter release button halfway Red eye reduction is automatically performed when using Facial Recognition in Kids mode with the flash mode set to Auto or Flash On Shutter release button Four way controller OK button Taking Pictures of Sports and Leisure Activities Sport Mode Surf amp Snow Mode amp Sport Lets you take pictures of fast moving subjects Lets you take photos against dazzling backgrounds like ocean beaches or ski slopes 8 Surf amp Snow 1 Press the four way controller Y in Capture mode The Mode Palette appears 2 Use the four way controller A V lt P to select amp Sport mode If Surf amp Snow mode was previously selected is displayed on the Mode Palette instead of y Select Surf amp Snow mode then 3 Press the OK button The selected icon is displayed 4 Press the four way controller 4 V to select amp Sport mode or Surf amp Snow mode soainjyolg Buiyey soainjyolg Buryey emo Press the OK button The camera is ready for taking pictures in the selected mode Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus Press the shutter releas
148. ra is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card e Be sure to format unused cards or cards that have been used in another camera Refer to Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built in Memory p 174 for instructions on formatting 1 Open the battery card cover Slide the battery card cover in the direction The cover will automatically open in the direction when you release your fingers from the cover 2 Insert an SD Memory Card so the label the side with the A symbol is facing toward the LCD monitor and push the card in until it clicks 3 Close the battery card cover To remove the card eject the card by pressing it in the direction indicated by the arrow and pull it out payers u29 L i The number of recordable images varies depending on the capacity of the SD Memory Card or built in memory the selected image size and quality p 26 e Ifyou store your favorite images and sounds in the built in memory you can play them back whenever you wish My album function p 130 Data Backup Very occasionally data stored in the built in memory becomes unreadable As a backup measure we recommend that you transfer important data to a PC or store the data in a medium other than the built in memory payieys u29 o Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the battery card cover The SD Memory Card is equipped with
149. rd 1 Press the FI Playback button after taking a picture The image appears on the LCD monitor 2 Press the four way controller lt gt Four way controller lt Displays the previous image Four way controller Displays the next image wes YOIND Hes YOIND o Deleting the Displayed Image 1 N oN y memo Press the Green button when File No playing back an image The screen for deleting the image appears Press the four way controller A to select Delete and press the OK button The image displayed on the LCD monitor is deleted Press the gt Playback button again or press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready for taking pictures You can press the shutter release button halfway to return to the Capture mode 1 11100 0010 e The last picture taken appears on the LCD monitor when you switch to the Playback mode e You can enlarge the image displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the zoom button If you press the zoom button to enlarge a rotated image the enlarged image will return to its original position If you stop enlarging the image the image will be rotated again e If there is no image stored the message No image sound appears Zoom Display p 129 Deleting a Single Image Movie or Sound p 137 Common Operations Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch Power indicator Playback button
150. rding SHUTTER G 9Start When the shutter release button is pressed for more than one second recording continues for as long as the button is held down and stops when the button is released memo Press the shutter release button Recording stops The remaining recordable time appears Press the four way controller V to display Mode Palette and change to another mode You can exit the Voice Recording mode Sound is saved in WAVE monaural files The microphone is located on the front of the camera Aim the camera to obtain the best sound An index can be added by pressing the MENU button during recording You can record sound for a maximum of 24 consecutive hours on a high capacity SD Memory card punos jo yoeqhejg pue Buipiosay Playing Back Sound You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode Zoom button Playback button Four way controller _ Press the gt Playback button in the Voice Recording mode Use the four way controller lt gt to select the recording to play back Press the four way controller 4 E An Playback starts af Four way controller 4 Pauses playback 00 00 11 y a Press again to restart playback 00 00 34 If there are no recorded indexes os Four way controller lt 4 Rewinds about five seconds Length of recording Four way controller gt Advances about five seconds If there are record
151. reen activated at the time See the button operation guide displayed at the bottom of the LCD monitor MENU Exit Saves the current setting exit the operation and return to the original screen Capture or Playback mode MENU gt Saves the current setting and return to Step 1 MENU Cancel Cancels the current selection exit the operation and return to Step 3 auton e If you press the MENU button with the pull down menu displayed the setting is cancelled e If you press the OK button the MENU button or the four way controller lt 4 with the pull down menu displayed the menu returns to the screen used for selecting an item e The menu is exited automatically one minute after the last operation suoije19dQ uowwog Example of Menu Operation 1 MENU button 6 Rec Mode Menu N MENU Exit Xk Set up Menu lt Rec Mode Dfm DGI Recorded Pixels CS Quality Level tok White Balance AWB AF Setting toa AE Metering KOH 4 Sensitivity AUTO 800 lt gt a o D MTN Yi Set up v Format Sound Date Adjust World Time th Language Si8 English Folder Name Standard MENU Exit 3 050 vt os 080 Rec Mode A Recorded Pixels gt 70 Quality Level tok White Balance AWB AF Setting co AE Metering HO Sensitivity AUTO 800 MENU Exit 308 Hz 080 0 4 V O Rec Mode Recorded Pixels AM
152. ress the OK button The selected icon is displayed Program Shutter Pi a Manwal Exposute To Select the Program mode 4 Use the four way controller 4 V to select Program mode and press the OK button The camera is ready for taking pictures Set other functions when necessary Setting the Shooting Functions p 90 p 120 To Select the Shutter Priority mode 4 5 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Shutter Priority mode and press the OK button Press the four way controller Y The screen for selecting the shutter speed appears Shutter speed Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select a desired shutter speed The proper aperture value will be set automatically If the camera cannot adjust it appropriately an exposure warning appears in the bottom center of the LCD monitor Adjust the exposure using the warning asa Compensation reference value When appears ncrease the shutter speed When A appears Decrease the shutter speed oesie warning If you compensate the exposure p 106 already set in Shutter Priority mode the compensation value appears below the exposure warning Press the OK button The camera is ready for taking pictures Set other functions when necessary Setting the Shooting Functions 1 p 90 p 120 zx Ss Q ae s 7 To Select the Manual Exposure mode
153. rs and projections Weight 130 g excluding battery and SD Memory Card Weight When Shooting 150 g including battery and SD Memory Card Accessories Rechargeable lithium ion battery battery charger AC plug cord USB cable software CD ROM AV cable strap operating manual gt 3 3 5 a x 203 xipueddy o 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 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 wi
154. rs of recorded pixels produce clearer images for printing but the resulting increase in file size reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken When you select high image quality as well as a large image size it may take ten seconds or more for the camera to finish recording after shooting Select the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level on the O Rec Mode menu payieys u29 o How to Set the Menus p 45 Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Still Pictures p 95 Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures p 97 Appropriate Sizes According to Use 12M 4000x3000 10M 3648x2736 For printing images with high resolution settings in your printer 7M 3072x2304 g printing at A4 size or larger or editing and processing images 5M 2592x1944 amp 3M 2048x1536 5 For printing at postcard size 1024 1024x768 8 For using as images on websites or attaching images to e mails 640 640x480 The default setting is 12M 4000x3000 Appropriate Quality According to Use kkk Best Lowest compression ratio Suitable for large A4 size photo prints xx Better Standard compression ratio Suitable for photo prints or viewing images on a computer screen Highest compression ratio Suitable for attaching to e mails or Good creating websites The default setting is xx Approximate Number of Recordable Images by Size and Quality
155. s installed incorrectly Check orientation of the battery and reinsert it p 16 The battery is exhausted Charge the battery p 17 The battery performance has temporarily deteriorated because it is too cold Warm up the battery by putting it in a pocket where it can come in contact with body heat No image The LCD monitor is set to Press the OK Display button to turn the appears on the Off LCD monitor On LCD monitor The image is displayed The image on the LCD monitor may be but is hard to see hard to see when taking pictures outside in sunlight Try raising the brightness of the LCD monitor The shutter will The flash is charging When the flash icon blinks red on the not release LCD monitor the flash is charging and no pictures can be taken The flash icon lights red when charging is completed There is no available space on the SD Memory Card or in the built in memory Recording Insert an SD Memory Card with available space or delete unwanted images p 23 137 Wait until recording is finished The number of image movie and sound files recorded on the SD Memory Card has reached 10 000 Replace the SD card with another having available space or delete unwanted files The picture is dark The subject is too far away in a dark environment such as a night scene The background is dark The picture will become dark if the subject is too far away Tak
156. s running low lit yellow Battery is running very low litred Battery is exhausted ON IN payieys Bunz 9 Q Battery depleted The camera will turn off after the message appears Charging the Battery Abroad The battery charger supplied with the camera is designed to switch automatically to the voltage 100 240V and frequency 50Hz 60Hz of the electricity supply in the country or region where used However electrical socket shapes differ depending on the country or region Before traveling abroad you are advised to check the socket shape in your destination see Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the World p 20 and take an appropriately shaped off the shelf adapter plug with you Electrical socket shapes may vary depending on every region in the country Check the socket shape used in the region The socket shape does not affect the charging method auto e Use of an off the shelf transformer may lead to defective operation e Unplug the adapter plug from the power outlet when the battery charger is not in use Type A B BF Cc S eg HEKE oRNHEA G00 00 gt oo olla it ES demp Guzen re a ne T cll Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the World BF C North America U S A Canada v Europe Iceland Ireland Italy Ukraine Austria Former Soviet Netherlands
157. s to appear on the left side for Z 4 Brightness gt a darker image and the graph peak Dark Bright tends to appear on the right side for a brighter image In general when the exposure metering of your image is well balanced the graph peaks tend to appear in the middle On the contrary when the exposure metering of the subject is imbalanced that is with dark areas and or bright areas the peaks will appear on the sides rather than in the middle Dark Neutral Bright o A Q a O on c Si a Shake Reduction preview button Shutter release button Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function Camera shake occurs when you jiggle your hands while taking pictures Blurring is likely to occur when you take pictures of moving subject This camera features image compensation systems and functions that work for both camera shake and blurring Enjoy taking still pictures and movies without worrying about image blur Shake Reduction function for still images The CCD shifting shake reduction system is activated The camera detects the shake of your hands and automatically compensates for image blur You can preview the compensated image on the LCD monitor before taking the picture The unique shake reduction system of PENTAX Digital SR mode The mode allows you to set the sensitivity to maximum ISO3200 The higher shutter speed enables the reduction
158. te desired modes for image capture or editing Let s use the Mode Palettes Select icons on the Mode Palettes p 50 52 Let s select a mode for capturing images Auto Picture Mode p 61 Picture modes p 67 76 For availability of functions for each Capture Mode see p 194 Let s use shooting functions Self timer p 83 Zoom p 88 Flash p 93 Shake Reduction p 57 Let s enjoy reviewing the pictures you took Zoom display nine image display and calendar display p 129 134 Slideshow p 135 Once you get used to the basic operations enjoy taking movies editing pictures or printing your favorite pictures Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Strap Software CD ROM O ST20 S SW68 AV cable USB cable Rechargeable AVC7 USB7 lithium ion battery D LI8 PENTAX m Ooto nag re Battery charger AC plug cord Operating Manual D BC8 this manual PENTAX Optioaso EN PC Connection Manual Operating Manual Quick Guide PC Connection Manual Items marked with an asterisk are also available as optional accessories The Battery Charger D BC8 is only available as a kit including the AC plug cord and is not sold as a separate item For details on the optional accessories refer to Optional Accessories p 196 Names of Parts Front Shutter release button Power switch Power indicator
159. ted Recharge the battery or replace with a charged battery p 16 Image folder cannot be created The largest folder number has been used and 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 23 174 Protected The image or sound you are trying to delete is protected This image sound cannot be processed You are trying to resize crop protect an image or you are trying to set an image for DPOF or you are trying to edit an image with a digital filter or edit a movie while the image or movie cannot be processed with these functions No image to be processed There is no file that can be processed with the Playback Mode Palette Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor when using the PictBridge function Message No paper in the printer Description There is no paper in the printer No ink in the printer There is no ink in the printer Printer error An error message has been sent from the printer Data error A data error message has been sent from the printer Paper stuck in the printer The paper in the printer has jammed Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy The camera will not turn on The battery is not installed Check if a battery is installed If not install a battery p 16 The battery i
160. the OK button The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original e Red eye compensation function cannot be used for movies If you try to do so the error message will appear as described in step 4 e Red eye compensation function can only be used for still pictures taken with this camera Removing Red eye Manually If the camera does not detect the red eye remove it manually 5 10 Press the OK button The message Select the area to compensate and the screen for specifying the area for compensation appears Specify the area for compensation Four way controller Moves the area Av lt P Zoom button Enlarges the area Zoom button 444 Reduces the area Press the Green button Compensation starts When no error message appears the compensation was successfully done Go to the step 8 If the error message Cannot process correctly appears repeat the steps 5 6 and 7 Press the OK button A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select Overwrite or Save as When the image is protected Save as will be selected automatically Press the OK button The corrected image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original aw D lt foy D Q zx g o D 5 m 2 5 amp 167 Bulppa Guyjejeqseqheld o Four way control
161. the four way controller magmat 4 Y lt P to select ao Image Sound Copy 3 Press the OK button The Image Sound Copy screen appears Select the copying method you want to use M W Gancel ok OK auton Be sure to turn the camera off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card To Copy Files from the Built in Memory to the SD Memory Card 4 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select 6J and press the OK button All the files are copied to the SD Memory Card To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built in Memory 4 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select E gt I and press the OK button 5 Use the four way controller lt gt to select the file to copy 6 Press the OK button The selected file is copied to the built in memory 1100 0010 im E If the image has a voice memo the sound file will be copied at the same time as the image When a file is copied from the SD Memory Card to the built in memory it is assigned a new file name Buryipa Bunajeq yoeqhelg 171 Settings Camera Settings Four way controller OK button Green button Setting Up the Start up Screen You can display an image recorded with the camera as the start up screen when the camera is turned on 1 2 oN on 2 S Q N 172 Press the four way controller Y in Playback mode The Mode Palette appears Press the four way controller A V lt gt t
162. ting to Default Settings You can return all the settings other than the date and time world time Language and video out to the default settings kh O Na Select Reset on the Xi Set up menu Press the four way controller gt The Reset screen appears Use the four way controller 4 to select Reset Press the OK button The settings return to the defaults and the camera is ready for taking or playing back images Off sbuas Reset Reset to initial setting Reset Cancel 0K OK xipueddy o Appendix List of Cities This is a list of cities which you can select for the World Time Jerusalem Region City Region City North Honolulu Africa West Nairobi America Anchorage Asia Jeddah Vancouver Tehran San Francisco Dubai Los Angeles Karachi Calgary Kabul Denver Male Chicago Delhi Miami Colombo Toronto Kathmandu New York Dacca Halifax East Asia Yangon Central and Mexico City Bangkok South Lima Kuala Lumpur America Santiago Vientiane Caracas Singapore Buenos Aires Phnom Penh Sao Paulo Ho chi Minh Rio de Janeiro Jakarta Europe Lisbon Hong Kong Madrid Beijing London Shanghai Paris Manila Amsterdam Taipei Milan Seoul Rome Tokyo
163. tivity value you set Use the mode under the shooting conditions that camera shake or blurring tend to occur 1 Press the four way controller Y in Capture mode The Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A Y lt gt to select Digital SR mode 3 Press the OK button 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus 5 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken soinj olg Ue N 2 e re va A Ht wy MENU Cancel 0K OK Digital SR im i The recorded pixels are fixed to 5M and cannot be changed In Digital SR mode Sensitivity is set to AUTO1600 by default The ISO Correction range can be set to maximum ISO 50 3200 p 104 Shutter release button Zoom button Four way controller OK button Taking Movies Movie Mode This mode enables you to take movies with sound 1 Press the four way controller Y in Capture mode The Mode Palette appears T Peas F o select ovie p i S mode v A e Q 3 Wannw 5 MENU Cancel 0K OK v4 3 Press the OK button The following shooting information appears on the LCD monitor and the camera is ready for taking movies 1 Face PriorityOn 2 Movie mode icon 3 Flash Off icon 4 Card Built in memory 5 Recordable time 6 Movie SR On 07111512008
164. to get on your skin or in your eyes or mouth Depending on your inherent factors or physical conditions the use of the camera may cause itching rashes or blisters In case of any abnormality stop using the camera and get medical attention immediately Precautions for D LI8 Battery Usage BATTERY MAY EXPLODE OR FIRE IF MISTREATED DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE DO NOT CHARGE EXCEPT SPECIFIED CHARGING CONDITION DO NOT HEAT ABOVE 140 F 60 C OR SHORT CIRCUIT DO NOT CRUSH OR MODIFY About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter A Warning Do not use the product at a voltage other than the specified voltage Use with a power source or voltage other than that designed can cause a fire or electrical shock The specified voltage is 100 240 V AC Do not disassemble or modify the product This can cause a fire or electrical shock If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other abnormality occurs immediately discontinue using and consult a PENTAX Service Center Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock If water should happen to get inside the product consult a PENTAX Service Center Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock If thunderstorm should be present during use of the battery charger or AC adapter unplug the power cord and discontinue use Continuing to use the product can cause damage to the equipment fire or electri
165. to select Recorded Pixels The recordable time for the selected recorded pixels appears Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready for taking pictures Movie Recorded Pixels lt fZ Quality Level EHN Movie SR k Rec time 00 11 51 MENU Cancel OK Size and Quality of Movies p 27 Selecting the Quality Level of Movies You can select the quality level from Best Better and x Ss Q a a s oO 2 Good The more s the clearer the movie appears and the larger the file size 4 Use the four way controller 4 Y une to select Quality Level Recorded Pixels ZA Quality Level gt x x 5 Press the four way controller gt Movie R vi The pull down menu appears MENU lt 5 6 Use the four way controller A Y Movie N to select a desired quality level Recorded Pixels IZA The recordable time for the selected quality Quality Level sex level appears Rec time 00 11 51 MENU Cancel OK 7 Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready for taking pictures Size and Quality of Movies p 27 Compensating for Camera Shake While Taking Movies Movie SR When you set Movie SR to sv On the movie anti shake function is activated It automatically compensates for image blur to allow you to take smooth
166. 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 personal injuries if the warnings are not heeded A Caution These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience minor or medium personal injuries or material losses if the warnings are not heeded About the Camera 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 a memory card is 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 emi
167. ton MENU Four way controller OK button MENU button Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built in Memory Formatting will delete all the files on the SD Memory Card if you are using a card and all the files in the built in memory if there is no SD Memory Card inserted auton Do not remove the SD Memory Card while the card is being formatted as this may damage the card and render it unusable e 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 Note that formatting will also delete protected files Select Format on the Xi Set up menu Press the four way controller gt Fona N The Format screen appears Use the four way controller A to All data deleted select Format Format Press the OK button Cancel OK Formatting starts When formatting is completed the camera is ready for taking pictures kh O Na If formatting was performed in Playback mode the camera returns to Playback mode after it was completed then the No image sound message appears Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language saa English Folder Name Standard MENU Exit 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 operation sound You can also change the operation sounds
168. ts 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 the rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI8 The battery could explode or catch fire 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 leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes it may cause a loss of sight do not rub them Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or clothes it may cause irritation to the skin 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
169. ure to match the lt marks 3 Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter 4 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet Futon e Make sure that the camera is turned off when connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter e Make sure that the AC plug cord and connecting cable are inserted securely The data may be lost if the cable becomes disconnected while you are taking pictures Be sure to read the operating manual accompanying the AC adapter before using the adapter e Be sure to match the lt marks when connecting the DC terminals Inserting the plugs with too much force may damage them Precautions When Using the Battery Charger or AC Adapter To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock when using the battery charger or AC adapter be sure to read the section on Using your camera safely on page 1 to Ed 5 Q on a D O a Installing the SD Memory Card SD Memory Card To remove the card push in and pull out You can use an SD and SDHC Memory Card with this camera Images are recorded on the SD Memory Card or in the built in memory of the camera When shooting with an SD Memory Card installed appears in the upper right corner of the LCD monitor and the images are recorded on the card When shooting with no SD Memory Card installed a appears in the upper right corner of the LCD monitor and the images are recorded in the built in memory Bain Make sure that the came
170. ures 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 25 regarding the SD Memory Card Please note that the formatting of the SD Memory Card or built in memory will delete all data however it may still be possible to recover that data using off the shelf data recovery software Please manage your camera s memory at your own risk The AC plug cord supplied with the camera is for exclusive use with the Battery charger D BC8 Do not use it with any other equipment 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 LCD monitor When using a tripod with the camera be careful not to overtighten th
171. utton Changes the display mode p 132 Zoom button 444 4 Adjusts the volume The following operations can be performed during pause Four way controller lt 4 Reverses the movie frame by frame Four way controller gt Advances the movie frame by frame Four way controller 4 Restarts playback OK button Changes the display mode p 132 Press the four way controller Y Playback stops and the screen returns to the first frame 4 Press the D Playback button The camera returns to Capture mode 0111512008 1200 Buryipa Bunajeq yoeqhelg auton No sound is output during fast rewind and fast forward playback 131 ae D lt D Q iw o f 3 amp m 2 5 a 132 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode In the Playback mode press the OK Display button to switch the display modes There are 3 display modes for the Playback mode Normal Display Shooting information is displayed 1 Voice Memo icon 2 Card Built in memory icon 3 Folder name 4 File name 5 Protect icon 6 Battery indicator 7 Shooting date and time 8 Four way controller operation guide Histogram Display The brightness distribution of the image is displayed The horizontal axis shows the 1100 001 brightness darkest at the left end and po cea brightest at the right end and the vertical axis shows the number of pixels 1 Recorded pixels 2 Quality
172. vered a mountains e p 67 Lets you take clear pictures of moving A Sport mode subjects with a high shutter speed to prevent motion blur Q Pet mode Lets you take clear pictures of pets to fit their p 75 hair color Lets you take clear pictures of text or writing Text mode Also lets you turn colored text black white or p 76 reverse color y Food mode Lets you take appetizing pictures of prepared p 67 food eos Sets the sensitivity higher to reduce camera 8 Digital SR mode shake and blurring p 78 9 Frame Composite mode Lets you take pictures with a decorative frame p 81 Sa e When you select an icon on the Mode Palette waiting for about 3 seconds the description for the selected mode appears For A O G and 8 icons to be selected are displayed The currently selected mode icons are displayed on the Mode Palette If you change the selection the newly selected icons replace the previous ones Q 3 3 5 e 5 L E a suoljes19dQ uowwog Playback Mode Palette Gc Slideshow J Ama Bw E Q o Pew MENU Cancel wes S 0k OK Icon Item Description Page Slideshow For playing recorded images successively p 135 B7 Resize For changing the size and quality level of images p 153 Cropping For cropping images an
173. y AUTO 800 MENU Exit Four way controller MENU button Setting the Face Priority to On Set the Face Priority in the E Rec Mode menu to On to use the Face Priority function Face Recognition AF and Face Recognition AE are activated When you point the camera at your subject s face the camera automatically recognizes it adjusting both focus and exposure 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The B Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A V to select Face Priority soinjoldg HulyeL O Rec Mode if EV Compensation 0 0 3 Use the four way controller 4 Snake reduction Digital Z y to select x On c Off Instant Review 0 5sec amp On Face Priority On appears on the _ Face Priority _ Ei LCD monitor when you press the Exit shutter release button halfway Off Face Priority Off is always displayed on the LCD monitor 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready for taking pictures y E When the Face Priority is set to On the Face Recognition function will work regardless of the shooting mode e Face Recognition AF and Face Recognition AE may not work if the subject s face is partly covered for example with sunglasses or when the subject does not face the camera Shutter release button Four way controller MENU button O
174. y Card Delete unwanted files to continue recording Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem with the SD Memory Card You may be able to play back the images or sounds 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 174 Card locked The SD Memory Card is write protected Only menu operation and mode change are possible Data being recorded This is displayed when you switch to Playback mode while the image is being saved or protect setting or DPOF settings are being saved The message disappears when saving of an image or setting is completed Data being processed The image is being recorded on the SD Memory Card or in the built in memory The protect setting or DPOF settings are being changed The movie is being recorded The image is being processed with digital filter The movie is being edited The SD Memory Card or built in memory is being formatted Deleting The image or sound is being deleted gt 3 3 3 a x 197 gt 3 3 3 2 x Message Description Camera cannot play this image and sound 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 Battery depleted The battery is exhaus
175. y Level ok White Balance AWB AF Setting ca AE Metering KOH Sensitivity AUTO 800 MENU Exit Four way controller MENU button Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures Select the quality data compression ratio for still images according to how the images will be used The more s the higher the quality of the image but the file size becomes larger The selected recorded pixels also affects the size of the image file p 95 Quality Levels amp Best Lowest compression ratio Suitable for photo prints Standard compression ratio Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen Highest compression ratio Suitable for attaching to e mails or creating websites 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The B Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller A Y Gaia iD to select Quality Level Recorded Pixels FAM 3 Press the four way controller gt ualityLevel_ sex White Balance AWB The pull down menu appears AF Setting E AE Metering Sensitivity AUTO 800 MENU Exit 4 Use the four way controller AY Sz i change the quality level Recorded Pixels IAM The number of shots for the selected quality Quality Level xxx level appears White Balance x xx Better soinjolg Buryey Good AF Catina 5 Press the shutter release button Ag Copies Toy halfway Se
176. y needs replacing A charge is made for replacing the battery x Ss Q X O a s oO 2 Shutter release button Zoom button Four way controller MENU button Using Zoom to Change the Subject Size The camera allows you to zoom in on a distant subject or zoom out to capture a wider view of the subject 1 Press the zoom button in Capture mode Zoom button 444 Diminishes the subject ma z Wide Lie Zoom button Enlarges the subject i Tele When you press and hold the zs button the camera WE E T a I soinjyolg Buryey automatically switches from optical zoom to F oom ratio Intelligent Zoom and Zoom bar Intelligent Zoom to Digital Zoom The zoom bar is displayed as follows Zoom in with high Zoom in with some degree of image quality image deterioration ml Optical zoom range Intelligent Digital Zoom Zoom range 2 range You can zoom in maximum 3x optically 2 The Intelligent Zoom range differs depending on the recorded pixels See the following table Recorded pixels and zoom ratio Recorded pixels Optical Zoom Range Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom Range 12M 1x to 3x 3 3x to 17 9x 10M 1x to 3x 3 3x 3 9x to 17 9x 7M 1x to 3x 3 3x to 3 9x 4 6x to 17 9x 5M 1x to 3x 3 3x to 4 6x 5 7x to 17 9x 3M 1x to 3x 3 3x to 5 7 x 11 4x to 17 9x 1024 1x to 3x 3 3x to 11 4x 13 9x to 17 9x 640 1x to 3x 3 3x to 17 9x

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