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Asahi Pentax Optio 50-L User's Manual

1. amp or A and turn your camera on by pressing the Power switch 2 Press the MENU button then use the four way controller to select the Mode2 menu E Inthe amp mode press the MENU button 3 Use the four way controller W to select Drive Mode then press the button 4 Use the four way controller AW to select Auto Bracket then press the button 5 To exit the menu press the MENU button m The Wj indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor screen 6 Press the shutter release button to capture the three images In Auto Bracket mode the flash mode will be set to Flash Off automatically DIVE MOCE E Std Ey HS Continuous HET Auto Bracket O ok Exit 0am 3 3 EN 41 Selecting the Metering Mode You can select the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure 1 e gt EN 42 Rotate the mode dial to H amp I4 amp or A and turn your camera on by pressing the Power switch Press the MENU button then use the four way controller to select the Mode2 menu Use the four way controller V to select AE Metering then press the button Use the four way controller AW to select the desired metering mode then press the button a Center weighted Averages the light metered from the entire frame but gives greater weighted to the subject matter at the center m e Spot The exposure is determined by th
2. To format the internal memory do not insert an SD memory card into the camera Otherwise you will format the memory card Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later time m An SD memory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted EN 27 Using the LCD Monitor Yours camera is equipped with a 2 5 full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images replay recorded images movie clips or adjust menu settings The mode icons text and numbers displayed on the monitor may vary according to the current settings Rotate the mode dial to B E 14 S Mork Press the Power switch to turn on the power Compose your scene on the LCD monitor Press the shutter release button a E nispay a The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light This is not a malfunction To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter release button always hold it carefully This is especially important when you are shooting under low lighting conditions since your camera may decelerate the shutter speed to ensure your images are properly exposed EN 28 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Shooting Images The Basics 1 Rotate the mode dial to B GI amp or A and turn your camera on by pressing the Power switch 2 Compose the image on the LCD monitor screen so that the main subject is within the focus frame 3 Press t
3. Digital Zoom This sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of shooting Refer to EN 31 for o further details 200 On Off EN 73 Functional Description Returns all basic settings to the digital camera s default settings The time setting will not be reset OK Cancel Reset No Sets whether or not to reset the file number when you take photographs This creates a new folder The captured images are recorded to the newly created folder from number 0001 If you want to reset the file number be sure that no images are recorded in the internal memory or the SD memory card OK Cancel Date Imprint The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images This p function must be activated before the image is captured The date appears on the right bottom of the captured picture When images are shot with date imprint feature the date cannot be removed later On Off Format 2 Erases all images and reformats the SD memory card loaded in your camera Protected images are also erased SD memory card cannot be formatted if it is write protected Refer to the section in this manual titled Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory EN 27 for further details OK Cancel Quick View gt Sets to display a photographed image on LCD monitor immediately after you have taken the shot On Off EN 74 This dis
4. Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage promptly contact your dealer Common Product Components m Digital Camera m Software CD ROM S SW49 m Operating manuals CD ROM AV Cable E Quick Start Guide m Camera Strap m USB Cable Two AA alkaline batteries for checking the camera s functionality HRKII RRR IRRR III IIR eeke IIIS I IIIS IIIS IS IIS IIIS IIIS kkk Common Optional Accessories not included with the camera m AC adapter supplied by PENTAX m SD memory card commercially available m Batteries and battery charger commercially available nV Accessories and components may vary by retailer EN 12 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 9 2 3 4 8 6 i 1 Shutter release button 6 Microphone 2 Mode dial 7 PC AV terminal 3 Flash 8 DC input terminal 4 Power switch 9 Lens 5 Self timer LED EN 13 Rear View EN 14 1 W button 6 DISPLAY button T Q button 7 Strap holder 2 B button 8 Battery SD memory card cover 3 MENU button 9 Tripod socket 4 T button 10 LCD monitor 5 Four way controller A button P button 4 4 button v button Mode Dial You can select from seven shooting modes and setup mode according to shooting conditions to achiev
5. Working status is not guaranteed for all qualifying PCs Figures within parenthesis above represent the minimum system requirements for using the ACD Showtime for PENTAX ACD Showtime for PENTAX is compatible with Windows only EN 59 Step I Install the USB driver E Installation on Windows 98 amp 98SE The USB driver on the supplied CD ROM S SW49 is exclusively for Windows 98 and 98SE Windows 2000 ME XP users don t need to install the USB driver ald Now Hardware Weer This wizard seaickes for new divers fer 1 Insert the enclosed CD ROM S SW49 into your CD ROM drive PENTAX Opto 2 Connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable 3 The Add New Hardware Wizard will appear on screen as shown on the right Click on Next A device driver is a software progran thal makes a hardware device work cece FMS cence 4 Select Search for the best driver for your device Click on Next ak Now Novinae Wear What do you want windows to co gi Recomended 5 Select CD ROM drive and Specify a location as shown on the right Click on Next Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation 6 After the USB driver has been installed restart your computer T Bloppy dsk di I CDROM dive I icroson windows Update E Installation on MAC OS 9 2 For Mac OS 9 2 or higher the computer will automatically recognize the digital camera and load its
6. Secure Digital memory card so that you can store more files 1 Make sure your camera is turned off before inserting or removing an SD memory card 2 Open the SD memory card cover 3 Insert an SD memory card in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration 4 Close the SD memory card cover E To remove the SD memory card make sure the camera is turned off Press lightly on the edge of the SD memory card and it will eject VA Be sure to format an SD memory card with this digital camera before using it Refer to section in the manual titled Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory EN 27 for further details amp EN 20 Data Backup Very occasionally malfunction of the camera may cause data stored in the built in memory to become unreadable As a backup measure we recommend that you download important data to a PC or store the data in a media other than the built in memory Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card m Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening or closing the card cover m The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write protect switch Setting the switch to LOCK protects the existing data by prohibiting recording of new data deletion of existing data or formatting of the card Card locked appears on the LCD monitor in recording mode when the card is write protected Write protect switch Care should be taken if you remove the SD Memory Card immediately after
7. press the MENU button Item Functional Description Delete Delete one or all images you have captured i Refer to the section in this manual titled Deleting Images Movie Clips EN 51 for further details Slideshow You can play back recorded images in order with a selected interval time This function is useful for checking your images or for presentations etc Eh Refer to the section in this manual titled Slideshow Display EN 46 for further details 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec Protect Set the data to read only to prevent images from being erased by mistake On Refer to the section in this manual titled Protecting Images Movie clips EN 52 for further details EN 71 Item Functional Description Quality Change Changes the quality compression rate of a recorded image Compresses images down to half of their size or more overwrites an old size images with a newly compressed image Only quality changing to a lower quality level is available Best Better Good Resize Changes the size of a recorded image Resizing replaces the original image with the changed image Only resizing to a smaller size is available Refer to EN 47 for further details 2560x1920 2048x1536 1280x960 640x480 DPOF DPOF Allows you to select the desired pictures to be printed and set the number of prints and date displayed in DPOF format You can print imag
8. B of Part 15 of the FCC rules Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet apareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada EN 1 EN 2 Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Digital Camera Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions Keep this manual safe as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera s capabilities Regarding copyrights Images taken using the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act Please take care as there are even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations performances or of items on display Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act and care should be taken here also To users of this camera m There is a possibility that recorded d
9. PENTAX which proves defective during the 12 month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer If there is no representative of the manufacturer in your country send the equipment to the manufacturer with postage prepaid In this case it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required If the equipment is covered by warranty repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing If the equipment is not covered by warranty regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner EN 82 If your PENTAX was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer s representatives in that country Notwithstanding this your PENTAX returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy In any case however shipping charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender To prove the date of your purchase when required please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year Before sending your equipment for servicing please make sure that you are sending it to
10. enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order This is very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentations 1 Press the gt button m The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor 2 Press the MENU button then use the four way controller V to select Slideshow and press the button 3 Use the four way controller AW to set the playback interval then press the button m The slide show starts m The movie clips display the first frame image and the movie is not played back m To stop slide show press the button Return 4 wi m You can adjust the slide show display interval within the range of 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec EN 46 Resizing an Image You can change the image size of a captured image to one of the following sizes 2560 x 1920 pixel 2048 x 1536 pixel 1280 x 960 pixel and 640 x 480 pixel 1 Press the gt button m The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor 2 In the mode use the four way controller lt P to select the desired images m To view the previous image press the four way controller 4 m To view the next image press the four way controller gt Copy limage 3 Press the MENU button to access the Playback menu then use the four way controller A V to select Resize and press the button DPOF ed DPOF K 4 Use the four way controller AW to select the desired setting then press the b
11. menu is displayed IN Sharpness gt wedi 3 Use the four way controller W to select Rec Pixels then press Colot the button o ok Exit am 1 5 4 Use the four way controller AV to select the desired setting then press the button to confirm 5 2560x1920 5 Follow the step 3 and 4 above to set the Quality EM 2048x1536 Boo OK 0K Exit 0am a a The possible number of shots and recording time depend on the storage size resolution and quality settings and the subject of the image to be captured You can resize the images later Please refer to the section in this manual titled Resizing an Image EN 47 for further details EN 30 Using the Zoom Function This camera is equipped with 3x optical zoom The lens moves during the optical zoom photography allowing you to capture telephoto and wide angle shots By using the optical zoom function images appear closer by pressing the T button or smaller away by pressing the W button Moreover you can further enlarge the subjects with 4x digital zoom by pressing continuously the T button It is activated after your camera reaches its maximum optical zoom factor 3x A useful feature as it is however the more the image is enlarged the more pixelated the image will appear To capture a zoomed image perform the following steps 1 Rotate the mode dial to B E 14 amp or and turn your camera on by pressing the Power switch 2 Adju
12. on the monitor after 2 seconds 4 m On Windows 98 98SE ME 2000 if the camera is connected to your computer and you unintentionally set the camera s USB connection to PictBridge the Install Driver message will appear Ignore this message and click Cancel Printing images When the camera is properly connected to a PictBridge compatible printer the Select Mode screen is displayed on the monitor Use the four way controller A Y to select the print mode amp In Print Mode Lets you print the specified image with PictBridge pelecubinds 1 Use the four way controller A Y to select the Print mode then press Print wD the button EN 56 Use the four way controller A Y to access the paper selection setting then press the button to confirm Size You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used Borderless You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used Use the four way controller lt P to select the image you want to print then press the four way controller W to set more detailed settings Use the four way controller AW to select by your preference then press the button Specifies the number of prints You can select the number up to 10 Date If you select With images are printed with the date File Name If you select With images are printed with the file name Cancel To cancel the print settin
13. own USB drivers see ens cee EN 60 Step 2 Connect the digital camera to your computer 1 N Rotate the mode dial to 3 and turn your camera on by pressing the Power switch Press the four way controller to select the Set up2 menu then use the four way controller W to select USB Con Press the button Use the four way controller W to select PC then press the button Turn off your camera Connect your camera and the computer via the supplied USB cable Turn your camera on by pressing the Power switch There will be a new Removable Disk icon detected in My Computer which contains your recorded images or movie clips For Mac users double click untitled or unlabeled disk drive icon on our desktop USB USB Con PC PictBridge RE Camera EN 61 Step 3 Download images or movie clips When the digital camera is turned on and connected to your computer it is considered to be a disk drive just like a floppy disk or CD You can download transfer images by copying them from the Removable disk untitled or unlabeled disk on a Macintosh to your computer hard drive m Windows Open the removable disk and double click on the DCIM folder to open it to find more folders Your images are inside these folder s Select the desired still images or movie clips and then choose Copy from the Edit menu Open the destination location f
14. up2 menu 3 Use the four way controller W to select Date Adjust and the BES Video Out iT u four way controller lt P to switch the date types then press the Pa eee GaL button PB Language English Brightness 4 Press the four way controller lt P to select Day Month Year and Time fields m To increase a value press the four way controller A m To decrease a value press the four way controller V m The time is displayed in 24 hours format 5 Press the button after all fields are set Date Adjust nV The date illustration shown is for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual setting of your camera EN 26 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory The term Formatting means preparing an SD Memory Card to record images this process is also called initialization This utility formats the internal memory or SD memory card and erases all stored images and data 1 Rotate the mode dial to 32 and turn your camera on by pressing the Power switch set up m The Set up1 menu is displayed 0091 Reset No 2 Use the four way controller V to select Format then press the button Date Imprint Quick View 3 Use the four way controller AW to select OK then press the button to confirm Format WV Cancel OK Kor m When you format an SD memory card be aware that all data on the SD memory card will be erased Protected images are also erased
15. 0 cm or greater can be in focus amp Macro Select macro to capture close up images When the lens is zoomed to its widest position you may focus objects as close as 6 cm When the lens is zoomed to its telephoto position 3x zoom you may focus objects as close as 35 cm A Infinity Select the infinity focus setting when you want to capture images of subject at a distance of infinity EN 33 Using the Self Timer The self timer can be used in situations such as group shots When using this option you should either mount the camera on a tripod recommended or rest it on a flat level surface 1 Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface 2 Rotate the mode dial to 3 14 Kor 3 Press the Power switch to turn on the power Ve 4 Toggle the four way controller P until your desired self timer NUN mode appears on the LCD monitor md Me 5 Compose your scene and press the shutter release button N m The self timer function is activated E The photograph is then taken after the preset time m To cancel the self timer at any time press the four way controller gt or press the shutter release button halfway The table below will help you choose the appropriate self timer mode Self timer mode 01 11 2005 Description Timer off The self timer is off 2 seconds The image is captured about 2 seconds after the shutter is pressed This mode is useful for pre
16. 3 to select Reset All with the four way controller AW VA Before you perform the DPOF settings on your camera always remember to copy your images from the internal memory to an SD memory card first The print icon will appear on the monitor indicating images selected for printing You cannot print movies Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even if the DPOF settings are made es Copies Date Cancel Cancel Rok Cancel ok Exit 2 3 Reset All Eok Return 4 Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer Even if you do not have a computer you can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge to perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls DPOF support also lets you specify which images you want to print and how many copies of each should be printed Connecting the camera to the printer 1 Rotate the mode dial to 32 and turn your camera on by pressing the Power switch 2 Press the four way controller PB to select the Set up2 menu SESE then use the four way controller W to select USB Con Press FE the button 3 Use the four way controller AW to select PictBridge then press ae Cnet the button 4 Connect your camera and the printer via a supplied USB cable The screen turns off automatically and the setting screen will appear
17. FCC STATEMENT For customers in USA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 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 Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart
18. Memory 128MB 256MB 320 x 240 00 55 09 42 18 54 m The values for the recording time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and settings m The frame rate is 20 fps frames per second EN 81 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 will be made on repairs by non authorized PENTAX service facilities Procedure during 12 month Warranty Period Any
19. 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 For information on compatible memory cards contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the strap as shown in the illustration EN 23 GETTING STARTED Turning the Power On Off Press the Power switch until the digital camera turns on m To turn the power off press the Power switch again Power switch EN 24 Choosing the Screen Language When the camera is turned on for the first time a language selection screen will be displayed in the monitor Follow the steps below to choose the desired language 1 Rotate the mode dial to 32 and turn your camera on by pressing the Power switch 2 Press the four way controller to select the Set up2 menu 3 Use the four way controller W to select Language then press the button La Date Adjust NTS lt a Video Out Language QO Brightness 4 Use the four way controller A Y to select the language you want 5 Press the button to confirm Svenska Frangais Deutsch EN 25 Setting the Date and Time Follow the steps below to set the date display style current date and time 1 Rotate the mode dial to 32 and turn your camera on by pressing the Power switch 2 Press the four way controller to select the Set
20. UCTION Thank you for purchasing the new digital still camera Equipped with a 5 0 Megapixels CCD sensor your camera delivers high quality 2560 x 1920 resolution images Other features provided by the camera include the following 5 0 Megapixels A high resolution CCD sensor provides 5 0 megapixels for high quality of images Auto flash An auto flash sensor automatically detects the shooting lighting conditions and determines whether the flash should be used 2 5 TFT color image LCD monitor Optical zoom 1x 3x Digital zoom 1x 4x Approx 12MB internal built in memory Images can be captured without using an SD memory card Support for SD memory card for memory expansion You may wish to expand the memory capacity up to 1GB capacity by using an additional SD memory card m USB connection Still images or movie clips that you have recorded can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable A USB driver is required for Win 98 and Win98SE DPOF functionality DPOF can be used to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting the SD memory card PictBridge support You can connect the camera directly to printer that supports PictBridge and perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls Provided editing software ACDSee for PENTAX You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided editing software EN 11 Package Contents
21. a 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 m Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni MH batteries The battery could explode or catch fire The batteries that can be used in this camera only the Ni MH battery can be recharged m 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 m If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes do not rub them Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately m If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes wash the affected areas thoroughly with water m Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke Be careful not to burn yourself during removal m Some portions of the camera heat up during use so please take care as there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time E Should the LCD be damaged be careful of glass fragments Also be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes or in your mouth Handling precautions for batteries m This camera uses two AA alkaline AA lithium AA Ni MH or AA nickel manganese batteries Do not use batteries other than those sp
22. ata may be erased or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology Although the level of functioning pixels is 99 99 or better you should be aware that 0 01 or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not However this has no effect on the recorded image Regarding trademarks m PENTAX Optio and smc PENTAX are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation m The SD logo 4 is a trademark Em All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners ib ross Q For PC and Mac Regarding PictBridge m PictBridge allows the user to connect the printer and digital camera directly using the unified standard for the direct printout of images You can print images directly from the camera through a few simple operations m There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual are different form the actual product EN 3 FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but please pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the following symbols during use A Warning These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience serious difficul
23. card and print your images as specified To configure print settings for a single image all images 1 Press the gt button then use the four way controller lt P to select the desired image you want to print m The playback information displayed on the LCD monitor will disappear after 2 seconds Press the MENU button Use the four way controller AW to select DPOF then press the button Use the four way controller AW to select by your preference then press the button One Image To configure print settings for a single image All Images To configure print settings for all images Reset All Returns all basic settings to the digital camera s default settings 100 0001 Size EV n 01 11 05 2560X1920 oo 15 00 DPOF One Image All Images Reset All Return EN 53 4 EN 54 Use the four way controller AW to select by your preference then press the button Copies Allows you to select image quantity 0 10 Use the four way controller lt P to set the image quantity Date The date of recording can be printed directly on the images Select OK or Cancel with the four way controller lt gt Cancel To exit the mark function use the four way controller AY to select Cancel then press the button Press the MENU button to return to the image playback mode m The amp is marked on the displayed image m To unmark the G mark go back to step
24. ccessory 19 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card Optional Accessory cecceeeeeeeeeeeseeteteeeteeteees 20 Attaching the Camera Strap cceeceeeeenees 23 GETTING STARTED Turning the Power On Off Choosing the Screen Language Setting the Date and Time Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory Using the LCD Monitor PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Shooting Images The Basics Setting Image Resolution and Quality 30 Using the Zoom Function cecceeeeeeseeseeeees 31 Using the Flashic i cate nena eleva ence Setting FOCUS Ais Le eR a Using the Self Timer Adjusting the Exposure EV Compensation 35 Setting White Balance USING THE MODE DIAL cc cesses 37 Simple Mode Program Mode Portrait ModE errre squires Landscape Mode SPOM ModE coi gant Night Scene Mode e ceeceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeees 39 ADVANCED SHOOTING ccceecseesseeeeeeeeenenee 40 High Speed ContinuouS cecceeeeeeeeeeeeneees 40 Auto Bracket Selecting the Metering Mode EN 9 PLAYBACK MODE THE BASICS Viewing IMAGES cesceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteetnneeeeetaees Magnifying Images Thumbnail Display Slideshow Display Resizing an IMAGE ceeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeteeteteeteneeees MOVIE MODE ccecceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeseeeseneeeees 48 Recording Video CLipS ccec
25. ce problems abroad m When the camera has not been used for a long time confirm that it is still working properly particularly prior to taking important pictures such as at a wedding or during traveling Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording playback or transferring your data to a computer etc is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media SD Memory Card etc E 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 m Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles which can become very hot inside E Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided Remove from case and store in a well ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage m 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 m 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 m 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 temperatures but will return to normal w
26. ct 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 donit purchase a new product Further collection facilities are listed on the home page of www swico ch or www sens ch EN 85
27. ct the desired language Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation For more information about the operation of ACDSee for PENTAX application software refer to its respective help documentation For Windows 2000 XP users please make sure to install and use the ACDSee for PENTAX in Administrator mode EN 63 USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your digital camera can act as a PC camera which allows you to videoconference or have a real time conversation with friends or family To use the digital camera for videoconferencing your computer system must include the items as below Microphone E Sound card E Speakers or headphones Network or Internet connection nV m Video conferencing or video editing software is not included with the digital camera This mode is not supported for Mac Step I Install the PC camera driver The PC camera driver included in the CD ROM S SW49 is exclusively for Windows The PC camera function is not supported for Mac platforms 1 Insert the enclosed CD ROM S SW49 into your CD ROM drive 2 When the welcome screen appears select PC Camera Driver 3 Select the desired language Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation ome o a 4 After the driver installation is completed restart your computer Deutsch u Espanol j SVENSKA Bach Pycoma Eat Nederlanda EN 64 Step 2 Connect the digi
28. d displays the message Printing now on the LCD monitor screen The message will disappear after the printing is finished m To cancel printing Pressing the button during print data transfer displays the Printing now screen for selecting whether to Continue or Cancel printing aY m When connecting a printer which is not compatible with DPOF Print w DPOF cannot be selected EN 58 TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO COMPUTER For transferring files to PC you can use either the provided USB cable or a card reader When using the USB cable installing the supplied USB driver is necessary for Windows 98 98SE for users EDITING SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS The supplied software ACDSee for PENTAX is needed to be installed on your computer to view transferred images Check the system requirements below before installing the software Windows Macintosh os Windows 98SE Me NT 2000 XP Mac OS 9 2 or later CPU Pentium or later Pentium III 500MHz or PowerPC or 266MHz or later later Memory 64MB or more 128MB or more 8MB or more HDD volume 40MB or more 50MB or more 6MB or more Other Requires CD ROM drive Internet Requires CD ROM drive and QuickTime Explorer 5 0 or later Quick Time 6 0 or 6 0 and the latest version of CarbonLib later DirectX 9 0 or later and Windows if using OS 9 2 Media Player 7 1 or later OS should be pre installed and updated to the latest version
29. d during CIPA compliant testing Actual performance may vary according to operating conditions m Design and specifications are subject to change without notice EN 78 APPENDIX m Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible causes Solutions Corrective Actions Power does not turn on The battery has run out The battery is not oriented correctly The battery cover is not closed properly The AC adapter optional is disconnected Load new or fully charged battery Load the battery in the correct direction Close the battery cover correctly Properly connect the AC adapter Camera suddenly powers down The function of Auto Off in the 32 mode has been activated The battery has run out Turn the power back on and set the option of Auto Off to Off Load new or fully charged battery Image is not captured when the shutter release button is pressed The camera is in the gt or 32 mode Memory is full Rotate the mode dial to 9 B 1A s or A Transfer the desired files to your computer and then delete unnecessary files or use a different memory card Flash does not fire Flash off is selected in flash mode The Drive Mode is set to HS Continuous or Auto Bracket The camera is in the movie mode Select a different flash mode Select Std in the Drive Mode Switch the mode dial to another mode Continuous shooti
30. d when capturing still images 5M fey ih gt edn Ns Walbetanig eo Rotate the mode dial to B E amp ZA S or A and turn your camera on Press the MENU button then use the four way controller lt gt to select the Mode1 Mode2 Mode3 menu E In amp Mode press the MENU button to access the Simple menu directly Use the four way controller AW to select the option item then press the button Press the four way controller A Y to select the desired setting then press the button In the 3 Mode Item Functional Description Rec Pixels Sets the size of the image that will be captured Refer to EN 30 for further details 2560x1920 H 4 2048x1536 1280x960 640x480 2 im 3 iw Quality Sets the quality compression rate at which the image is captured Refer to EN 30 for further details wz Best Better Good Item Functional Description Focus You can take images with the distance to the subject set by auto focus macro or infinity Refer to EN 33 for further details No icon Std Auto focus amp Macro LA Infinity Drive Mode Sets the recording method at the time of taking pictures Refer to EN 40 41 for further details O sv H HS Continuous my Auto Bracket E Inthe amp or A Mode Item Functional Description Rec Pixels Refer to the Camera Menu s op
31. e This magnification allows you to view fine details The zoom factor displayed on the screen shows the current magnification ratio 1 Press the gt button m The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor m To view the previous image press the four way controller lt m To view the next image press the four way controller P 2 Adjust the zoom ratio by using the W T button m To enlarge the selected image press the T button m To return to the normal image press the W button E The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor 3 To view different portions of the images press the four way controller A V lt 44 gt to adjust the display area wi The magnification factors range from 1 5x to 4x within 6 stages 1 0x 1 5x 2 0x 2 5x 3 0x 3 5x and 4 0x EN 44 Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image 1 Press the gt button m The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor 2 Press the W F button once m Nine thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously m For recorded movie clips the s movie mode icon will be displayed 3 Use the four way controller A Y lt 44 gt to move the cursor to select the image to be displayed at regular size 4 Press the button or T Q button to display the selected image on full screen EN 45 Slideshow Display The slide show function
32. e image EN 39 ADVANCED SHOOTING High Speed Continuous This mode is used for continuous shooting 3 pictures are taken continuously once the shutter release button is pressed 1 Rotate the mode dial to B A 14 amp or H and turn your camera on by pressing the Power switch 2 Press the MENU button then use the four way controller P to select the Mode2 menu E Inthe amp mode press the MENU button 3 Use the four way controller V to select Drive Mode then press the button 4 Use the four way controller AW to select HS Continuous then press the button 5 To exit the menu press the MENU button E The Gj indicator is displayed on the monitor screen 6 Press the shutter release button halfway to lock the focus 7 Press the shutter release button to capture a sequence of images EN 40 Model Focus a DriveMode AE AE Metering ok Exit 0am YS DVOME S Sta I HS Continuous Auto Bracket pe Exit am 2 3 K In High Speed Continuous mode the flash mode will be set to Flash Off automatically Auto Bracket In this mode the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots after you press the shutter release button once Auto Bracket settings can be combined with exposure compensation settings to extend the adjustment range 1 Rotate the mode dial to B
33. e note that the deleted images or movie clips cannot be recovered Exercise caution before deleting a file E To delete the latest single image movie clip 2 Rotate the mode dial to B amp 14 A or and turn your camera on by pressing the Power switch Press the 7 button When the delete message appears use the four way controller A V to select OK then press the button to delete the last image or movie clip m If you wish to cancel the deletion select Cancel E To delete image movie clip by preference ale 2 e Rotate the mode dial to B amp 14 S A or 8 and turn your camera on by pressing the Power switch Press the gt button E The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor which can also be deleted directly by pressing fh the button Use the four way controller lt P to select the image you want to delete Press the MENU button then confirm Delete is selected and press the button Use the four way controller AW to select This Image or Delete All by your preference then press the button When the delete message appears use the four way controller AY to select OK then press the button to confirm the deletion m If you wish to cancel the deletion select Cancel J m Protected images cannot be deleted with the delete function Delete Bj Slideshow OT Protect i Quality ehange Eok Exit oam i 7 Return lt EN 51 Protecti
34. e small area in the center of the screen only To exit the menu press the MENU button Compose your subject within the focus frame Press the shutter release button to capture the image Model Focus Std mf Drive Mode AE AE Metering s Exit 0m8 3 Center weighted e Spot SC EMEN A PLAYBACK MODE THE BASICS Viewing Images You can display the still images one by one 1 Rotate the mode dial to B E amp 14 S A or and turn your camera on by pressing the Power switch 2 Press the D gt button m The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor 10070001 3 Use the four way controller lt P to select the desired images Size 2560X1920 m To view the previous image press the four way controller lt 4 EM o m To view the next image press the four way controller 01 1105 15 00 nV The playback information displayed on the LCD monitor will disappear after 2 seconds For protected images movie clips Om mark will be displayed Refer to EN 52 for further details For images selected for printing with DPOF setting amp mark will be displayed Refer to EN 53 54 for further details If there is no image stored in the internal memory or on the memory card No Image message will appear on the monitor You cannot enter the Playback mode from the Setup mode EN 43 Magnifying Images While reviewing your images you may enlarge a selected portion of an imag
35. e the 00 desired effect Mode Description a Simple Select this mode for point and shoot action 2 P Program Select this mode to permit the shutter speed and aperture to be set automatically 3 a Portrait Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out of focus 4 I Landscape Use this mode to take photographs of distant scenery or landscapes 5 q Sport Use this mode to shoot fast moving objects A Night Scene Select this mode to take photographs of people against a dusk or night time background Setup Select this mode to adjust the camera settings Kai Movie Select this mode to record movie clips EN 15 LCD Monitor Information 1 2 EN 16 Camera Mode Flash mode 4a Auto amp Auto Red eye 4 Flash On Flash Off Mode indication amp Simple Mode G Program Mode amp Portrait Mode Z Landscape Mode amp Sport Mode A Night Scene Mode 32 Setup Mode 8 Movie Mode Image quality Best Better Good Rec Pixels Bal 12560 x 1920 Be 2048 x 1536 1280 x 960 1640 x 480 ocr Possible number of shots Memory status o Built in memory without card E SD Memory Card Battery and AC adapter indicator i Full battery power 0 Medium battery power lt a Low battery power J No battery power a AC adapter Sel
36. ecified here Using some other type of battery may cause the camera to function poorly or the batteries may rupture or cause a fire m AA alkaline AA lithium and AA nickel manganese cannot be recharged Do not try to take the batteries apart The batteries may rupture or leak if you try to charge them or take them apart m Do not replace the batteries with batteries that are different brands types or capacities Also do not combine old batteries with new ones Doing so may cause the batteries to rupture or cause a fire m Do not insert the batteries with the positive and negative poles in the wrong orientation Doing so may cause the batteries to rupture or cause a fire EN 5 EN 6 About the AC Adapter A Caution Do not place heavy objects on the AC plug cord allow heavy objects to drop onto it or allow the AC plug cord to become damaged due to excessive bending If the AC plug cord becomes damaged consult a PENTAX Service Center Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still plugged in Do not plug in the AC plug cord with wet hands This can cause an electrical shock Do not subject the product to strong impacts or allow it to drop onto a hard surface This can cause a malfunction Care to be Taken During Handling m Take the international warranty card with you when you travel abroad Also take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the package This will be useful if you experien
37. eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeee 48 Playing Back Movie ClipS cccceeeeeeeeeeeeee 49 PLAYBACK MODE ADVANCED FEATURES 50 Playing Back Still Images Movie Clips on TV 50 Deleting Images Movie ClIpS cceeeeeeee 51 Protecting Images Movie ClipS cceeeee 52 Setting the DPOF eccceesceeseeeeeeeeteeeeteeeteees 53 Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer 55 TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO COMPUTER EN 10 Step 1 Install the USB driver Step 2 Connect the digital camera to your computer Step 3 Download images or movie clips 62 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Installing ACDSee for PENTAX USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Step 1 Install the PC camera driver Step 2 Connect the digital camera to your computer Step 3 Run your application software i e Windows NetMeeting cccceeceeeees 65 MENU OPTIONS 0 eeeeeeceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeneees 66 CameraiMenus 222 cscvecsivisssseceistttecdsccteddieadiesieest 66 Movie Ment ss2ce2c2 ssesceceseteegd ceaverpsccesscbted deieavaraeei 70 Playback Menus asec Aan ae 71 Setup Meni ten aidien 73 CONNECTING THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES pi enee a 76 SPECIFICATIONS cccsssssessesssseseseeseeseeseneanes 77 APPENDIX iss ciccdvisiicsiiciciidvacissessassacsascienasededaste 79 WARRANTY POLICY ccccsessesssssesserseseenenee 82 INTROD
38. es easily just by inserting the memory card to a DPOF compatible printer or taking it to a print shop Refer to the section in this manual titled Setting the DPOF EN 53 for further details Copy Image EN 72 Allows you to copy your files from the digital camera s internal memory to an SD memory card Of course you can only do this if you have an SD memory card installed and some files in internal memory OK Cancel Setup Menu This feature allows you to set up the default settings by preference for using your camera Set upl Sound Date Adjust dmy g USB Con o auto off 5min Date Imprint a Video Out PAL fl Format eS Language English I Quick view Brightness ED Digital Zoom On K Reset Rotate the mode dial to 3 mode and turn your camera on Press the four way controller lt P to select the Set up1 Set up2 menu Use the four way controller AW to select the desired option item then press the button To exit the setup menu rotate the mode dial to another mode E AON Set up1 settings Item Functional Description Sound This sets whether or not to mute the startup sound and the camera sound each time you H press a camera button Loud Soft Off Auto Off If no operation is performed for a specific period of time the power to the camera is eo automatically turned off This feature is useful to reduce battery wear 2 min 3 min 5 min Off
39. f timer mode 2 sec self timer 10 sec self timer i 10 2 sec self timer amp Timer off 01 11 2005 9 White balance No icon Auto Daylight Cloudy 38 Tungsten Fluorescent 10 Drive mode O Standard Gy HS Continuous Auto Bracket 11 Focus area 12 Date 13 Focus mode No icon Std Auto focus amp Macro A Infinity RWON gt NQOahonr gt E QOaRwN gt HE Movie Mode Movie mode Recordable movie time available Memory status Battery power indicator Focus area Flash mode Date Image Playback Playback mode Memory status Battery power indicator Playback information Movie Playback Playback mode Movie mode Memory status Battery power indicator Playback information Playback indicator 1100 0001 Size 2560X1920 EV r o 01 11 05 A Di 100 0001 Size EV EN 17 PREPARING THE CAMERA Installing the Batteries You can use 2 AA size batteries alkaline or Ni MH rechargeable to power the camera Make sure that the power of the digital camera is off before inserting or removing the batteries 1 Make sure the camera is turned off 2 Open the battery cover 3 Insert the batteries in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration 4 Close the battery cover m To remove the batteries turn the camera off before removing batteries and hold the camera with the battery cover facing upward then open the batter
40. gs use the four way controller 4 V to select Cancel After the step 4 is finished you can still use the four way controller lt P to change the image by your preference then press the button to print Paper Setting Select lt p gt Cancel A Select qp Print Cancel A Info V 6 Use the four way controller AW to select Print then press the button to confirm 7 This starts printing and displays the message Printing now on the LCD monitor screen The message will disappear after the printing is finished m To cancel printing Pressing the button during print data transfer displays the screen for selecting whether to Continue or Cancel printing In Print w DPOF Mode L eE Printing now Print This function only lets you print the specified image based on the previous DPOF settings 1 Use the four way controller AW to select the Print w DPOF mode then press the button Select Mode Print w DPOF EN 57 2 Use the four way controller A Y to access the paper selection setting then press the button to confirm Size You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used Borderless You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used Paper Setting Paper Size 4 Standard gt Border 3 Use the four way controller AW to select Print then press the button to confirm 4 This starts printing an
41. he shutter release button down halfway to focus the image m When you press the shutter release button down halfway the camera s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image Proper exposure is determined and locked at the same time 4 Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to capture the image vt 20 The actual captured image appears to be larger than the one displayed by the LCD monitor screen after the image has been captured m Pressing the DISPLAY button switches the LCD monitor display mode Each time you press the DISPLAY button the display changes in the following order Normal Display gt No Icons gt Guide Display gt Backlight Off EN 29 Setting Image Resolution and Quality As you get to know the digital camera you can set the image resolution number of vertical and horizontal pixels and image quality compression ratio based on the types of images you want to shoot These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in the internal memory or on an SD memory card Higher resolution and higher quality images provide finer detail but cause the images file size to be larger To change image resolution or image quality perform these steps below 1 Rotate the mode dial to B 14 amp or A and turn your camera on by pressing the Power switch 2 Press the MENU button se A m The Mode1 menu is displayed sss Quality laas E Inthe amp mode Simple
42. hen normal temperatures are returned to The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low temperatures This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault m Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high performance m 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 EN 7 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 m Refer to Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card EN 21 regarding the SD Memory Card m Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor This could cause breakage or malfunction E 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 m When using a tripod with the camera be careful not to overtighten the screw in the tripod socket on the camera EN 8 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Package Contents GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA 13 Front VieWa nr aea 13 Rear Vie W ennenen aina a aae 14 Mode Dial LCD Monitor Information PREPARING THE CAMERA Installing the Batteries 18 Using the AC Adapter Optional A
43. mages You can adjust other functions such as flash mode or continuous shooting mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the Power switch 2 Compose your subject within the focus frame 3 Press the shutter release button to capture the image EN 37 Portrait Mode amp Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out of focus 1 Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the Power switch 2 Compose your subject within the focus frame 3 Press the shutter release button to capture the image Landscape Mode This mode allows you to take photographs of distant scenery or landscapes 1 Rotate the mode dial to 4 and turn your camera on by pressing the Power switch 2 Compose your subject within the focus frame 3 Press the shutter release button to capture the image EN 38 Sport Mode s This mode allows you to shoot fast moving objects 1 Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the Power switch 2 Compose your subject within the focus frame 3 Press the shutter release button to capture the image Night Scene Mode A This mode allows you to take photographs of people against a dusk or night time background 1 Rotate the mode dial to A and turn your camera on by pressing the Power switch 2 Compose your subject within the focus frame 3 Press the shutter release button to capture th
44. ments to compensate for different lighting types according to your shooting conditions 1 Rotate the mode dial to amp 14 Sor A 2 Press the Power switch to turn on the power 3 Press the MENU button then toggle the four way controller W to select the Mode3 menu 4 Use the four way controller W to select White Bal then press the button 5 Use the four way controller AW to select the desired setting then press the button to confirm 6 To exit the menu press the MENU button EN 36 Model 4 EV Comp WB White Bal POESIES DEICIDE Cloudy 70 MUNGSER a OK ox Exit 1am 5 5 USING THE MODE DIAL Simple Mode B E Simple mode is the simplest way which allows you to take still pictures without having to set special functions or manual adjustments The camera sets the optimal focusing and exposure 1 Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the Power switch 2 Compose your subject within the focus frame 3 Press the shutter release button down halfway to focus the image m When you press the shutter release button down halfway the camera s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image Proper exposure is determined and locked at the same time 4 Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to capture the image Program Mode In the i Program mode the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still i
45. n low light conditions When taking photographs the red eye phenomenon can be reduced by asking the subject person to look at the digital camera or get as close to the digital camera as possible 4 Flash On The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness Flash Off Use this mode when taking pictures using indoor lighting for stages and indoor competitions and when the subject is too far away for the flash to be effective EN 32 Setting Focus Images can be captured with the focus determined automatically using auto focus You may over ride the auto focus and specify amp macro or M infinity 1 Rotate the mode dial to B E 14 RF 2 Press the Power switch to turn on the power 3 Press the MENU button then use the four way controller gt to select the Mode2 menu E Inthe amp mode press the MENU button 4 Use the four way controller V to select Focus then press the button 5 Use the four way controller AW to select the desired focus 01 11 2005 setting then press the button 6 To exit the menu press the MENU button 7 Compose your scene and press the shutter release button The table below will help you choose the appropriate focus mode Focus mode Description No icon Std Auto focus Select auto focus for most occasions when you want the camera to automatically determine the focus setting Using auto focus any object at a range of focus is 5
46. ng Images Movie Clips Set the data to read only to prevent images from being erased by mistake 1 Press the gt button m The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor 2 In the gt mode use the four way controller lt P to select the TD Delete desired images m To view the previous image press the four way controller lt 4 O Protect m To view the next image press the four way controller P Ej Slideshow 3 Press the MENU button then use the four way controller W to ba tality change select Protect and press the button OK Exit 0am 7 4 Use the four way controller AW to choose the desired setting then press the button m Protect This Protect one image movie m All Protect all images movies at once Return lt 5 Use the four way controller A Y to select Protect then press the button to confirm m Press the MENU button to return to the gt mode The On indicator appears on the selected image m If you wish to cancel the protect function select Unprotect Return lt Setting the DPOF DPOF Digital Print Order Format allows you to embed printing information on your SD memory card By using DPOF you can select an image to be printed and then specify how many prints or which image you would like Take your SD memory card to a DPOF enabled printer that accepts memory cards The DPOF card compatible printer will read the mbedded information on the SD memory
47. ng is not possible The capacity of the built in memory or SD memory card is full Insert a new SD memory card Cannot transfer files over a USB connection USB cable is not connected securely USB driver is not installed Camera is turned off Check all connections Install the USB driver on your computer Turn on the camera EN 79 m Possible Number of Recordable Images The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the internal memory and the SD memory card The number of recordable images may vary depending on the recorded subject the capacity of the memory card if there are files other than images or when the recording is made while switching the picture quality or resolution Internal SD Memory Card Memory 128MB 256MB 2560 x 1920 Best 4 45 89 Better 8 91 177 Good 13 267 Best 6 70 137 Better 13 272 Good 20 412 Best 16 338 Better 33 663 Good 50 1016 Best 63 1271 Better 2542 3813 Resolution Quality m The above data shows the standard testing results The actual capacity varies according to the hooting conditions and settings EN 80 m Approximate Duration of Recording Time The table below indicates the approximate duration of recording time depending on the capacity of the internal memory and the SD memory card Image size Internal SD Memory Card
48. older and choose Paste from the Edit menu You may also drag and drop image files from the digital camera to a desired location m Macintosh Open the untitled disk icon and the destination location on your hard disk Drag and drop from the digital camera to the desired destination VA Memory card users may prefer to use a memory card reader highly recommended Movie playback application is not included with the package Make sure that movie playback application has been installed in your computer EN 62 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Installing ACDSee for PENTAX With ACDSee for PENTAX you can find organize and preview images and media files on your computer and efficiently acquire images from digital cameras scanners and other devices ACDSee for PENTAX s full featured image viewer and media player quickly generates high quality displays of your images and media files Also ACDSee for PENTAX includes a wide variety of image editing tools you can use to create edit and touch up your digital images Use tools such as red eye reduction crop sharpen blur and emboss to enhance or correct your images Image management tools such as exposure adjustment convert resize rename and rotate can be used to adjust multiple files at the same time 1 2 amp Insert the enclosed CD ROM S SW49 into your CD ROM drive When the welcome screen appears select Application Software Sele
49. ovie image Good 20 fps frames per second with sound Recording media Approx 12MB internal memory SD memory card Optional up to 1 GB File format JPEG Exif 2 2 DCF Motion JPEG Lens F no Wide 2 8 Tele 4 8 Focal length 5 4mm 16 2mm Equivalent to 35mm Camera 32 96 mm Focus range Normal 0 5 m infinity Macro 0 06 m infinity Wide 0 35 m infinity Tele Flash effective range Wide Approx 0 5 m Approx 3 4 m at the standard output sensitivity of 200 Tele Approx 0 5 m Approx 2 0 m at the standard output sensitivity of 200 LCD monitor 2 5 TFT color LCD Approx 115K pixels display Self timer 10 sec self timer 2 sec self timer 10 2 sec self timer Exposure compensation 2 0EV 2 0EV in 0 3EV increments White balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent ISO Auto 64 100 200 Interface DC input terminal PC AV terminal EN 77 Item Description Power 2 x AA alkaline or Ni MH rechargeable batteries Two alkaline batteries allow approximately 80 shots to be taken Two Ni MH rechargeable batteries 2500mAh allow approximately 320 shots to be taken AC DC Adapter 3V 2 5A Optional Dimension Approx 91 x 63 x 33 mm Weight Approx 140g without batteries and the SD memory card Others PictBridge support DPOF PC CAM support QVGA around 20 f s Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorde
50. plays the current firmware version of the camera E Set up2 settings Item Functional Description Date Adjust This sets the date and the time Refer to the section in this manual titled Setting the Date and Time EN 26 for further details y m d d m y m d y Video Out PAL Sets video output of the camera for matching the video output system of the equipment that you are going to connect to the camera PAL NTSC Language Sets the language that is displayed on the LCD monitor Refer to the section in this manual titled Choosing the Screen Language EN 25 for further details English Fran ais Deutsch Espa ol Italiano Svenska Nederlands Pycckun Brightness This sets the brightness of the LCD monitor The adjustment range is from 5 to 5 USB Con Select to choose one of the following modes for further settings Refer to EN 55 61 65 for further details PC PictBridge PC Camera EN 75 CONNECTING THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES audio video equipment ae USB CABLE sce gt PC PCMCIA Adapter i USB CABLE PictBridge Function P TTT TTT TITTI TTT gt Printer EN 76 SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image sensor CCD Effective pixels 5 0 Mega pixels Image size Still image 2560 x 1920 2048 x 1536 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Movie clip 320 x 240 Image quality Still image Best Better Good M
51. s photographs to be taken that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye Refer to EN 36 for further details No icon Auto se Daylight Cloudy 78 Tungsten Fluorescent Sensitivity ISO Sets the sensitivity for taking pictures When the sensitivity is raised and the ISO figure is increased photography will become possible even in dark locations but the more pixelated grainier the image will appear Auto 64 100 200 EN 69 Movie Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording movie clips Exit 00 1 1 Rotate the mode dial to 2 and turn your camera on Press the MENU button then press the button to enter Color menu Press the four way controller AW to select the desired setting then press the button To exit the movie menu press the MENU button RWON Functional Description Refer to the Camera Menu s option item the I I4 3 or A Mode for further details EN 62 EN 70 Playback Menu In the gt menu set the settings used for playback Playback Slideshow Ti Resize ie DPOF DRDI On Protect Coy lintels ba Quality Eirange O oK Exit cam 1 7 xK Exit 0am 5 17 1 Press the gt button m The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor 2 Press the MENU button then use the four way controller A V to select the desired setting and press the button 3 To exit the playback menu
52. st the magnification ratio by using the W T button m To access the optical zoom function press the T button as far as it can go Press it again to activate the digital zoom m To exit the zoom photography press continuously the W button The status of digital magnification is displayed on the LCD monitor 3 Compose your scene and press the shutter release button nV m To enable digital zoom feature set the Set up1 Digital Zoom to On in the 3 mode Refer to EN 73 for further details As you record movie clips the zoom function cannot be activated EN 31 Using the Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash You can take an image using a desired flash mode to suit your circumstances 1 Rotate the mode dial to B E amp 14 ROR 2 Press the Power switch to turn on the power 3 Toggle the four way controller lt 4 until your desired flash mode appears on the LCD monitor 4 Compose your scene and press the shutter release button 01 11 2005 The camera has four flash modes Auto Auto Red eye Flash On and Flash Off The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode Flash mode Description 4a Auto The flash fires automatically according to the photographic conditions amp Auto Red eye Use this mode to reduce the red eye phenomenon when you want to take natural looking photographs of people and animals i
53. tal camera to your computer 1 Rotate the mode dial to 3 and turn your camera on by pressing the Power switch eevee 2 Press the four way controller gt to select the Set up2 menu PC then use the four way controller V to select USB Con 3 Press the button 4 Use the four way controller AW to select PC Camera then press the button 5 Connect your camera and the computer via the supplied USB cable 6 Position the digital camera steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a tripod PictBridge Step 3 Run your application software i e Windows NetMeeting To use Windows NetMeeting for videoconferencing 1 Go to Start gt Programs gt Accessories gt Communications gt NetMeeting to launch the NetMeeting program Click the Start Video button to view live video Click the Place Call button Type the e mail address or the network address of the computer that you are calling Click Call The person that you are calling must also have Windows NetMeeting running and be willing to accept your call to start the videoconference nV The video resolution for videoconferencing applications is generally 320 x 240 For more information about the operation of videoconference application software refer to its respective help documentation Use of AC adapter is recommended while the camera is used as a PC camera o EN 65 MENU OPTIONS Camera Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be use
54. the manufacturer s authorized representatives or their approved repair shops unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer Always obtain a quotation for the service charge and only after you accept the quoted service charge instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing This warranty policy does not affect the customer s statutory rights The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy Therefore we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union EN 83 Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We PENTAX IMAGING COMPANY A Division of PENTAX of America Inc Located at 600 12 Street Suite 300 Golden Colorado 80401 U S A Phone 303 799 8000 FAX 303 790 1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the varia
55. ties if the warnings are not heeded A Caution These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience minor or middling difficulties or physical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded About the Camera EN 4 A Warning Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera High voltages are present within the camera and there is therefore a danger of electric shocks if the camera is taken apart If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of for example the camera being dropped please do not under any circumstances touch such exposed portions as there is a danger of receiving an electric shock Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous Please take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake keep the SD Memory Card out of the reach of small children Seek medical attention immediately if 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 emits smoke or a strange smell or in the event of any other irregularity stop using the camera immediately remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter and contact your nearest PENTAX service center Continued use of the camer
56. tion 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 50L Contact person Customer Service Manager Date and Place November 2005 Colorado EN 84 Information on Disposal for users 1 In the European Union If your product is marked with this symbol it means that used electrical electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste There exists a separate collection system for these products B 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 produ
57. tion item the 3 Mode for further i details EN 66 Quality Refer to the Camera Menu s option item the Mode for further details EN 66 FEB Sharpness Sets the level of image sharpness NI High IN f Medium NI Low EN 67 Functional Description Sets the color of the image that will be captured E Full Color B amp W EB Sepia Saturation ce Item To capture an image your camera offers you three different degrees of color to match with your preference Your images will demonstrate different impression by selecting different degrees of color This is called Saturation amp l High l Medium amp l Low Functional Description EN 68 Focus Refer to the Camera Menu s option item the 3 Mode for further details EN 67 Drive Mode Refer to the Camera Menu s option item the 3 Mode for further details EN 67 AE Metering Ale Refer to the section in this manual titled Selecting the Metering Mode EN 42 for further details Functional Description Sets a compensation to obtain the correct exposure when the subject is much brighter or darker than the background The EV compensation value can be set in the range from 2 0EV to 2 0EV For how to select the value and further details refer to EN 35 White Bal WB Sets the white balance when shooting under a variety of lighting conditions and permit
58. use or resume movie playback press the button re again 01 11 05 1 5222 aY The playback information displayed on the LCD monitor will disappear after 2 seconds The zoom function cannot be activated for movie clips To playback the movie clips on the computer we recommend you to use Windows Media Player 9 0 or later WMP 9 0 or later You can download WMP version from the website at www microsoft com EN 49 PLAYBACK MODE ADVANCED FEATURES Playing Back Still Images Movie Clips on TV You can also playback your images on a TV screen Before connecting to any device make sure to select NTSC PAL system to match the video output system of the video equipment you are going to connect to the digital camera then turn off all devices to be connected 1 Connect one end of the AV cable to the AV terminal of the digital camera 2 Connect the other end to the AV input socket of the TV set Turn the TV and digital camera on 4 Playback the images movie clips m The method of operation is the same as playing back still images and movie clips on the digital camera w aY The sound recorded with movie clips can only be played back on a TV or on a computer EN 50 Deleting Images Movie Clips Use this function to delete one or all images movie clips stored in the internal memory or SD memory card Pleas
59. using the camera as the card may be hot m Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off while data is being recorded on the card images or voice memos are being played back or the camera is connected to a PC with the USB cable as this may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged m Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact Keep it away from water and store away from high temperature m Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable m The data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is deleted 1 when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user 2 when the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference 3 when the card has not been used for a long time 4 when the card is ejected the AC adapter is disconnected or the batteries are removed while the data on the card is being recorded or accessed EN 21 EN 22 The SD Memory Card has a limited service life If it is not used for a long time the data on the card may become unreadable Be sure to make a backup of important data on a PC Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation When using an
60. utton to confirm EM 2048x1536 1280x960 Return 4 nV You can only choose a smaller size image you cannot increase the resolution of an image m Movie cannot be resized EN 47 MOVIE MODE Recording Video Clips This mode allows you to record movie clips with sound via built in microphone 1 Rotate the mode dial to f and turn your camera on by pressing the Power switch 2 Press the shutter release button to start recording 3 To stop recording press the shutter release button again 01 11 2005 eY The zoom function of optical zoom 3x can be activated before you start recording the movie clips Pressing the DISPLAY button switches the LCD monitor display mode Each time you press the DISPLAY button the display changes in the following order Normal Display gt No Icons gt Guide Display gt Backlight Off EN 48 Playing Back Movie Clips You can play back the recorded movie clips on the LCD monitor However the sound recorded with movie clips can only be played back on a TV or on a computer 1 Press the P button 2 Use the four way controller lt gt to go through the images until the Es 00 20 movie clip you want to play back is displayed o m To view the previous image press the four way controller lt 4 100 0001 m To view the next image press the four way controller P Size 320X240 3 Press the button to start playing back the movie clips EV O To pa
61. venting camera shake 10 seconds The image is captured about 10 seconds after the shutter is pressed This mode is suitable for the shots in which the photographer has to be included 10 2 seconds The first image is captured about 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed and then the second image is captured 2 seconds later This mode is convenient when capturing group images in succession After one shot is taken the self timer mode is turned off If you wish to take another image using the self timer repeat these steps EN 34 Adjusting the Exposure EV Compensation You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained for example when the contrast difference between bright and dark areas between the subject and the background is extremely high The EV compensation value can be set in the range from 2 0EV to 2 0EV 1 2 3 Rotate the mode dial to 14 A or A Press the Power switch to turn on the power Press the MENU button then use the four way controller P to select the Mode3 menu Use the four way controller W to select EV Comp then use the four way controller lt P to set the range of EV compensation value from 2 0EV to 2 0EV To exit the menu press the MENU button WB White Bal MOSE K SORMEN EN 35 Setting White Balance This feature lets you make adjust
62. y cover VA Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover Due to the characteristics of AA alkaline battery camera performance may deteriorate AA alkaline battery is not recommended except in emergencies and checking the camera s functionality w EN 18 Using the AC Adapter Optional Accessory Use of the AC power adapter is recommended if you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC 1 Make sure your camera is off 2 Connect one end of the AC adapter to the camera jack labeled DC IN 3 0V 3 Connect the other end to an electrical outlet DC input terminal AC adapter TO power outlet AC power cable A Make sure to use only the AC adapter specified for the camera Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty To prevent unexpected auto power off resulting from no battery power left during the process of transferring your images to the computer use the AC adapter as a power supply The AC adapter can only be used to power the camera Batteries cannot be charged inside the camera EN 19 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card Optional Accessory The digital camera comes with approx 12MB of internal memory allowing you to store captured still images or movie clips in the digital camera Moreover you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD

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