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1. Changing the Sound 3 Use the four way controller A m to select Start up Sound Operation Volume 149 Playback Voli E 4 Press the four way controller gt Startup Sounas1 Shutter Sound 1 The pull down menu appears Operation Sound 1 Self timer Sound 1 MENU 5 5 Use the four way controller 4 V to select 1 2 3 4 5 or Off 6 Change the Shutter Sound Operation Sound and Self timer Sound in the same way Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready to take pictures L The Sound settings are saved when the camera is turned off memo K 7 n a o 140 Date Adjust World Time Language Sia English USB Connection PC 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 Choose mm dd yy dd mm yy or yy mm dd Select Date Adjust on the ti Set up menu 1 2 3 Press the four way controller gt The Date Adjust screen appears Use the four way controller 4 V to choose the date and time display style Press the four way controller gt The frame moves to 24h Use the four way controller 4 V to select 24h 24 hour display or 12h 12 hour display Date Adjust Date Style mm dd yy 24h Date 1 1 20
2. p 78 a Number of Recorded Pixels gt 5M 2560x1920 Printing images with high resolution settings in your printer g 4M 2304x1728 Printing at A4 size or larger Editing and processing images g 3M 2048x1536 2M 1600x1200 1024 1024x768 Clear Fine Printing at postcard size For use as images on websites For attaching images to e mail 640 640x480 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 8 Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Recorded Pixels Recorded Pixels ET 3 Press the four way controller gt Suality Level xx The pull down menu appears Focusing Area _ p PP AE Metering KO Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit O Rec Mode 4 Use the four way controller 4 Y i x O Rec Mode to change the recording pixels CEN Quality Level 5 Press the shutter release button Peet Aras halfway Focusing Area The camera is ready to take the picture Aaa MENU Cancel e The number of recorded pixels is fixed at 5M in the Green mode e The number of recorded pixels is fixed at 640x480 in the Movie mode e Selecting a large size produces a clear picture when it is printed out The Recorded Pixels setting is saved when the camera is turned off Image Size and Quality p 23 sainjolg BulyeL Rec Mode gt Recorded Pixels MEI Quality Level xx White Balance A
3. 21 22 Self Timer 24 64 Self timer lamp 11 Sensitivity 85 Set the Menus 38 Set Up the Screen 136 Set up Menu 42 Shutter release button 11 28 Shutter Sound 140 Slideshow 110 Slim Filter meai anita iai 61 Sound Settings 139 Speaker 05 11 Start up Screen 136 Start up Sound 140 Stap eni aee RA 13 Strap lug 08 11 Super Macro mode 72 SYMDOIS serienn nee aia eea 9 T Take Movies 55 Take Still Pictures 28 Tele ig ee Space conse cenit dua boe acne 68 Terminal cover 11 TEXT Beian c penhs a caresses d a a cuts 53 Time lapse Movies 70 Trimming 0 55 127 Tripod socket 11 WN ahvusese tees ehh sadlone 116 U USB Connection 146 USB AV terminal 11 User Mode 0506 63 v Video Output Format 146 Voice Memo 102 Voice Recording Mode 37 100 Ww White Balance 80 Wide a osebiad4 ainoaan as 68 World Time 143 Write protect switch 22 gt ke ke D 5 x 167 Memo Memo
4. 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 25 27 Setting the Display Language Setting the Date and Time If the Date Adjust screen appears p 26 27 Setting the Date and Time If you want to change the initial settings refer to Changing the Date and Time p 141 and Changing the Display Language p 145 Setting the Display Language You can choose the language in which the menus error messages etc are displayed from the following English French German Spanish Italian Swedish Dutch Russian Korean Chinese traditional and simplified and Japanese 1 Press the four way controller gt The Language S aa screen appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to choose a language The default setting is English Initial Setting LanguagelSs English gt th New York DST MENU Cancel oO Press the OK button Press the four way controller Y The frame moves to tt Use the four way controller lt gt to choose the desired city Hometown Press the four way controller Y The frame moves to DST Daylight Saving Time Use the four way controller lt gt to select amp On or o Off Press the OK button The Date Adjust
5. ues YIN HEIS YOIND o Playing Back Still Pictures Playback button Four way controller OK button Playing Back an Image You can display the still picture you have just taken 1 Press the 1 Playback button after taking a picture The image appears on the LCD monitor Zoom Display p 104 Playing Back the Previous or Next Image Still pictures can be played back one at a time proceeding either forward or backward 1 Press the A Playback button after taking a picture The image appears on the LCD monitor 2 Press the four way controller 4 gt gt 20 displays the previous image DO Q displays the next image gt Rotating the Displayed Image You can rotate a displayed image on the LCD monitor The image will remain rotated when displayed during a slideshow 1 Press the O Playback button after taking a picture The image appears on the LCD monitor 2 Press the four way controller Y The image is rotated 90 clockwise each time the button is pressed Press the MENU button to stop rotating the image and return the camera to normal playback 3 Press the OK button The setting for the rotated image will be saved and the camera will return to normal playback 2 5 a Es 2 a Deleting the Displayed Image You can delete the image displayed on the LCD File No monitor by pressing the QUICK button using the four way controlle
6. Background is dark 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 to FA mode to ensure both person and background are clear p 46 54 Problem Cause Remedy Subject is notin focus Subject difficult to focus on Subjects difficult to focus on using autofocus objects with little contrast blue sky white walls etc dark objects finely patterned objects fast moving objects scenery through window or net etc Lock focus on another object located at same distance press shutter release button halfway then aim at target and press shutter release button fully or use Manual Focus mode Subject is not in focusing area Position subject in focus frame focusing area in middle of LCD monitor If the subject is outside the focusing area aim the camera at the subject and lock the focus press shutter release button halfway then compose picture and press the shutter release button fully Subject is too close Set focus mode on amp Macro or 4 Super Macro p 72 Focus mode is set on amp Macro or s amp Super Macro Normal pictures will be out of focus if taken with focus mode set on amp Macro or g amp Super Macro Flash does not discharge Flash mode is set to Off Set to Auto or p 75 The Capture mode is s
7. Recorded Pixels MET Quality Level xx White Balance AWB Focusing Area AE Metering oO Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit MENU Four way controller OK button MENU button Setting the Guide Display You can display the information on the mode you are currently using and the functions that are assigned to the QUICK button etc right after starting up the camera in Capture mode or switching to the Capture mode from other modes 1 Select Guide Display on the i Set up menu 2 Use the four way controller lt gt to select w On Off 3 Press the Playback button The camera is ready to play back images Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language S aa English USB Connection PC MENU Exit Resetting to Default Settings You can return all the settings other than the date and time and language s4 to the default settings 1 2 3 4 Select Reset on the i 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 Reset Reset Back to Initial Setting Cancel F MENU Cancel The settings return to the defaults and the ae camera is ready to take or play back images 0K OK sbunes gt ke Ss fe 3 x 152 Appendix List of City
8. Use the four way controller 4 V to change the time lapse setting You can choose from Off x2 x5 x10 Mew cancel and x20 Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready to record a time lapse movie Press the shutter release button fully Recording of a time lapse movie starts r if The selected time lapse setting appears on a w the LCD monitor ais A P 5124120051 25 8 Press the shutter release button fully Stops recording movie tes Off x1 is the normal setting for movies approximately 30 frames per second Each time x2 or x5 is selected the number of frames taken per second is reduced to 1 2 or 1 5 e As movies are normally played back at the rate of approximately 30 frames per second movies taken at x2 appear to be played back at twice the normal speed and movies taken at x5 appear to be played back at five times the normal speed e Sound cannot be recorded Seiting to Switch Capture Mode to Movie Capture Mode You can switch to the movie capture mode from the still image capture mode by simply pressing the four way controller Y Use the four way controller 4 V to select v 5 Use the four way controller lt gt to select w On o Off 6 Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready to take movies f A Ss Q as Q oO 2 g e The default setting is set to O Off memo Taking Movies
9. No Yes Yes p 90 AY 4b Quick button For registering a function Green mode No Yes Yes p 92 Q fe 3 3 3 0 ao Ri 5 D 41 suoe1ado uowwog o LE Default Green Movie Other iem Deseiiaien Setting mode Mode Modes Pelee i zm Sharpness For setting the sharpness Normal No Yes Yes p 93 Saturation For setting the saturation Normal No Yes Yes p 94 Contrast For setting the contrast Normal No Yes Yes p 95 ti Set up Menu Item Description Page Format For formatting the SD Memory Card or built in memory p 138 For adjusting the playback volume and setting the type and Sound volume of start up sound shutter sound key operation p 139 sound self timer sound Date Adjust For adjusting the date time and display style p 141 World Time For setting the world time p 143 Language oe the language in which menus and messages p 145 USB Connection For changing the USB connection mode p 146 Video Out For setting the video output format p 146 Brightness Level For changing the brightness of the LCD monitor p 147 For displaying the image at specified magnification by Quick Zoom pressing the zoom button once p 105 For displaying the Delete screen with Delete highlighted Quick Delete when On is selected p 112 Sleep Timeout For setting the power saving function p 148 Auto Power Off For turning off the power automatically p 149 For showi
10. xx White Balance AWB Focusing Area AE Metering oO Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit Four way controller OK button MENU button Sleep Timeout You can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time 1 2 3 4 a ge 2 2 o Select Sleep Timeout on the i Set up menu Press the four way controller gt The pull down menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select 2 min 1 min 30 sec or Off Press the gt Playback button The camera is ready to play back images This function will not work when playing a slideshow movie or voice memo or when the USB cable is connected Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language S aa English USB Connection PC MENU Exit Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time 1 2 3 4 Lr j Select Auto Power Off on the i Set up menu Press the four way controller gt The pull down menu appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select 5 min 3 min or Off Press the gt Playback button The camera is ready to play back images The Auto Power Off function will not work when the USB cable is connected sbunes wn D 5 a o 150 How to recall the fi Set up menu O Rec Mode v
11. Bunipa 6unsjeq yoeqheld 7 Use the four way controller lt gt to choose the frame you want to save 8 Press the OK button The selected frame is saved as a still picture 9O Press the MENU button The screen returns to the Movie Edit screen Dividing a Movie 5 Select Divide on the Movie Edit screen 6 Press the OK button The screen for choosing the dividing position appears 7 Use the four way controller l A V lt P to determine the er wae dividing position A 4a Plays the movie v Stops the movie lt Reverses the movie frame by frame gt Advances the movie frame by frame Press the OK button The confirmation screen appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select Divide Press the OK button The movie is divided at the specified position and the two portions are saved as separate files Press the MENU button The screen returns to the Movie Edit screen oO v v s8 z Oo o A Q m 2 Q 132 h Cutting and Stitching Movies 5 6 10 11 12 Select Cut and Stitch on the Movie Edit screen Press the OK button The screen for choosing a start point to erase appears Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to choose the start point Press the OK button Use the four way controller lt gt to choose the end point Press the OK button Use the four way controller 4 V to select Overwrite o
12. Focusing area Multiple p 82 sainjoig BulyeL Items Registered in User Mode Default Setting Page AE metering Multi segment p 83 Sensitivity AUTO p 85 Sharpness E Normal p 93 Saturation E Normal p 94 Contrast E Normal p 95 EV compensation 0 0 p 86 Aux AF Ligt S eO T pg Color Mode Full color p 89 k The settings of these items are memorized separately in User mode memo and Capture mode These settings are retained until Reset is selected in the i Set up menu or the setting is cleared using the QUICK button 4 o A Ss Q as Qo S D o Returning the Shooting Functions to the Default Settings This function lets you return all the shooting function settings to the defaults All the items on the t 8 Rec Mode menu and the settings for flash drive focus and displayed information are reset For details on Rec Mode menu refer to Menu List p 41 1 Press the QUICK button in Capture mode The Initialize Rec Mode message appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Initialize 3 Press the OK button Initialize Rec Mode All the shooting function settings return to ma the defaults and the camera returns to Cancel Capture mode MENU lt gt OK sainjolg BulyeL auto e The settings registered in User mode return to the default e This function cannot be used when assigning a f
13. Setting the Image Sharpness Setting the Color Saturation Setting the Image Contrast 95 Saving the SettingS cc cesses 96 Saving the Menu Items Memory 96 Registering Functions in User Mode 97 Returning the Shooting Functions to the Default Settings 99 Recording and Playback of Sound 100 Recording Sound Voice Recording Mode ssssseseeeneeeeneeseees 100 Playing Back Sound s s snnrnsesnnnnnnnurnnnnnnsnnnnnnnununennnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnen 101 Adding a Voice Memo w 102 Recording a Voice Memo 102 Playing Back a Voice M MO cceccseceeereeeeeeneeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaneeaeennees 103 Playback Deleting Editing 104 Playing Back Images ccccseseseseesesseeseesesseeseeseeeeeeneseeseeseusensneeneaneas Playing Back Still Pictures a ZOOM Display n Abed cc OAN A E det wnat EA aa Playing Back MOVIES ccecccsecessssssseeseeeeseeeseeeesseeaseeseseesassesatentacens 106 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode 108 Nine Image Display 0 0 c cece 109 Slideshow ou eee ee eee ete eeeee 110 Deleting Images Movies and Sounds 111 Deleting a Single Image Movie or Sound 111 Deleting All Images esensennenseoensaesrseererrsrsenrarrsrnrnvaresenrnrrsrsenee 113 Protecting Images Movies and Sounds from Deletion Protect 114 Viewing Images on a TV ccscssscssess
14. camera is ready to take the picture 6 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus 7 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken with a small space aN When you use the Focusing Area mode with the comment space make sure that the focus frame and the comment space do not overlap one another p 74 Using Preset Function Settings User Mode In User mode you can take pictures using the functions and settings registered in advance in User mode 1 2 Press the MODE button in Capture mode The Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller 4 Y lt P to select USER USER mode Press the OK button Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor will a light green when the camera is in focus 1200 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken Registering Functions in User Mode p 97 sainjoig BulyeL soinjoig uyel gt Using the Self Timer In self timer mode the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed K 1 N oO aw memo ww Press the four way controller 4 in Capture mode to display or amp on the LCD monitor Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light gree
15. lt 4 gt to select the file to copy Press the OK button The selected file is copied to the built in memory If the image has a voice memo the sound file will be copied at the same time as the image e When a file is copied from the SD Memory Card to the built in memory it is assigned a new file name Bunip3 6unsjeq yoeqheld Settings Camera Settings 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 Press the MODE button in Playback mode The Mode Palette appears 2 Press the four way controller A V lt gt to choose 7 Start up BE Gd W Screen Press the OK button to The screen for setting start up screen on D appears Start up screen OK A Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to choose an image for the start up screen User is indicated on the upper right corner of the screen when the screen is used as a start up screen i CS 5 Press the OK button imene O a cx The camera is ready to play back images sbuines oo 136 bey 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 To delete the start up screen display the Image select screen While the image you have selected as a s
16. p 55 o A Ss Q y Q c D o 72 Setting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Focus Mode Focus mode No icon Autofocus mode The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Use this mode when the distance to the subject is more than 40 cm 16 in amp Macro mode This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx 18 cm 50 cm 7 in 20 in The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway amp Super Macro mode This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx 6 cm 20 cm 2 4 in 8 in The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway PF Pan Focus mode This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx more than 1 5 m 4 92 ft at wide angle and approx more than 5 m 16 4 ft at tele angle The focus is set from close to infinite range This mode is used when shooting close and distant subjects together or the subject is hard to focus on Infinity Landscape mode This mode is used for taking distant objects MF Manual Focus mode Adjust the focus manually with the four way controller Focusing Area mode The position of the autofocus area is changed Saving the Focus Mode p 96 Pr
17. 51 2 3 Forrai moge emphasizing the person a Self portrait Lets you take pictures of yourself or be included in mode pictures suoe1ado uowwog o Icon ltem Description Page cate Sunset mode Lets you reproduce the beautiful colors of the sunrise or sunset 4 Food mode Lets you take appetizing pictures sf prepared food Q Pet mode Lets you take clear pictures of pets to fit the hair 5 color q Lets you take clear pictures of text or writing Also Text mode lets you turn colored text black white or reverse p 51 3 color oy Lets you take clear pictures of moving subjects A Sports mode with a high shutter speed and prevents blurring of images Lets you take photos against dazzling 8 Srg Snow backgrounds like beaches or a snow covered mountains Lets you take pictures with a posterization filter a Special Effect mode soft filter a slim filter or a comment space p 99 USER USER mode Lets you activate the preset function settings p 63 simply by turning the camera on Playback Mode Palette fel Bang 0 om R Slideshow 0x OK T Default Item Item Description setting Page Slideshow For playing recorded images successively 3sec p 110 BEJ Resize For changing the size and quality level of images p 125 Trim
18. For other optional accessories refer to Optional Accessories p 153 Type of AC plug cord D CO2A Australia D CO2E Europe D CO2H Hong Kong United Kingdom D CO2J Japan D CO2K Korea D CO2U North America Canada Names of Parts Front Shutter release button Power indicator Power switch Flash Self timer lamp Auxiliary AF light Microphone Remote control receiver Lens USB AV terminal Strap lug DC input terminal Terminal covers Back Flash status lamp red Focus status lamp green LCD monitor Speaker Battery card cover Tripod socket Names of Operating Parts fo Power switch Zoom button QUICK button Playback button Four way controller OK Display button CO C gt G MODE button MENU button Four way controller In this operating manual the four way controller is described as shown below CO Four way controller 4 OR TA Four way controller gt C gt Four way controller Y Four way controller lt 4 Guide Indications A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during operation The buttons are indicated as shown below Four way controller 4 A Zoom button Four way controller Y for digital zoom Q Four way controller 4 lt for trimming Q Four way controller gt gt QU
19. You can choose from eight filters B amp W Sepia Red Pink Purple Blue Green and Yellow 1 2 a 2 lt os D fal g o 2 5 EN m 2 5 amp 128 O N O oO A Use the four way controller lt gt in Playback mode to select an image to edit Press the MODE button The Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A Y lt P to select 0 Color Filter Press the OK button The color filter screen appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to choose a color Press the OK button The overwrite confirmation screen appears Use the four way controller 4 Y 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 Editing Pictures with Brightness Filter This function enables you to adjust the brightness of still pictures with the brightness filter 1 2 Use the four way controller lt gt in Playback mode to choose an image to edit Press the MODE button The Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A V lt gt toselect amp Brightness m 0 Om B HR as Filter D E amp Rs Brightness Filter OK Press the OK button The brightness filter screen appears Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to adjust the brightness Each time you press the four way controlle
20. image sp 104 Selects an image in nine image display p 109 For playing back movies A Plays back and pauses a movie p 106 4 gt Frame forwards frame reverses fast forwards and reverses a movie during playback p 106 Vv Stops a movie during playback p 106 For playing back voice recording files 4 Starts playback When pressed again pauses playback 2 le 3 3 3 0 5 By j D O lt gt Selects a recorded file before playback Performs the following operations during playback If there are no recorded indexes When 4 is pressed during playback rewinds five seconds When gt is pressed during playback advances five seconds If there are recorded indexes When lt 4 is pressed during playback plays back starting from the previous index When gt is pressed during playback plays back starting from the next index OK Display button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor p 108 Returns to a single image display in nine image display p 109 MODE button Displays the Playback Mode Palette p 45 MENU button Displays the 43 Rec Mode and Yi Set up menus p 38 0O Voice Recording Mode Shutter release button When pressed starts recording and 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 b
21. in immediately before the camera was turned off If you select camera is turned off Off the settings will be reset to the defaults when the Item Description aie Flash The flash mode setting on the button is saved wy The drive mode setting amp etc selected using the a Die Mode four way controller 4 is saved A Focus Mode The focus mode setting on the amp button is saved a The optical zoom position setting on the zoom button v Zoom Position is saved 2 MF Position The manual focus position is saved a The White Balance setting on the E Rec Mode o White Balance menu is saved The shifting position of Focusing Area setting on the Focusing Area 6 Rec Mode menu is saved The AE Metering setting on the t 8 Rec Mode AE Metering menu is saved me The Sensitivity setting on the 8 Rec Mode menu Sensitivity iseaved The EV Compensation setting on the EV Compensation 6 Rec Mode menu is saved es The Digital Zoom setting On Off on the a Digital Zoom Rec Mode menu is saved ad DISPLAY The LCD monitor display mode is saved File The file number is saved If anew SD Memory Card v is inserted file numbers are assigned sequentially k memo e Menu items not included in Memory will also be saved in the settings selected on the menus for each fu
22. screen appears Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style A payeys uag o N o 1 Use the four way controller 4 Y t h th d d Date Adjust 2 010956 G ate an time Date Style mm dd yy 24h display style 7 Date 1 1 2005 Time 0 00 MENU Cancel 0K OK 2 Press the four way controller gt The frame moves to 24h 3 Use the four way controller 4 V to select 24h 24 hour display or Date Adjust Date Style mm dd yy 24h Date 1 1 2005 12h 12 hour display Time 0 00 WENU Cancel ok OK 4 Press the four way controller gt ieee The frame moves to month Date Style mm dd yy 24h Date V 1 2005 Time 0 00 MENU Cancel OK 6 g memo z Use the four way controller 4 V to change the month Change the day and year in the same manner Next change the time If you select 12h in Step 3 the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time Press the OK button The camera is ready to take pictures When you finish the settings and press the OK button the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds To set the exact time press the OK button when the time signal on the TV radio etc reaches 00 seconds When the Initial Settings screen is displayed you can cancel the setting operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing the MENU button In thi
23. serious difficulties if the warnings are not heeded AN Caution These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience minor or middling difficulties or physical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded 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 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
24. use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock A Caution e Never try to disassemble or short the battery Also do not dispose of the battery in fire as it may explode Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable 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 of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes do not rub them Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes wash the affected areas thoroughly with water Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke Be careful not to burn yourself during removal Some portions of the camera heat up during use so please take care as there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time Should the LCD be damaged be careful of glass fragments Also be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes or mouth 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 s
25. when the camera is in focus Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken in Soft Filter mode Taking Pictures with the Slim Filter The screen for setting the slimness level appears when you select the slim filter in Special Effect mode 4 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select 4 Slim Filter Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to set the slimness Stretches the image up to twice its size horizontally Stretches the image up to twice its size vertically 5 Press the OK button 6 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus 7 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken with a slim filter effect gt 2 00 2 A gt Q g Q c D oO soinjolg BuryeL Taking Pictures with Comment Space You can take a picture leaving a small space at the right side or at the bottom so that you can comment on it by hand You can choose a style of the comment space from four types 4 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select 2 E Ll 8 leaves 1 8 of a picture at the bottom as a comment space p leaves 1 4 of a picture at the bottom as a comment space leaves 1 8 of a picture at the left side as a comment space f leaves 1 4 of a picture at the left side as a comment space 5 Press the OK button The comment space is selected and the
26. whether daylight saving time is used or not Select DST if the present location uses daylight saving time Press the shutter release button halfway The World Time setting is saved and the camera is ready to take pictures World Time ok ok O N IA Refer to List of City p 152 for the list of cities Date Adjust World Time Language S aa English USB Connection PC MENU Exit Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus error messages etc are displayed You can choose from English French German Spanish Italian Swedish Dutch Russian Korean Chinese traditional and simplified and Japanese Select Language 34 on the 1i Set up menu Press the four way controller gt Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to choose the language Press the OK button Press the MENU button ar WN sbunes wn Z 5 e o 146 How to recall the fi Set up menu Rec Mode gt i MENU Recorded Pixels BEI Quality Level xx White Balance AWB Focusing Area AE Metering oO Four way Sensitivity AUTO controller OK button Exit 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 Pic
27. 0010 The icons that appear on the images indicate the following Bunipz 6unsjeq oeqheld No icon Still picture without voice memo with image Still picture with voice memo kad Movie first frame appears amp without image Sound file only R Undisplayable image 3 Press the OK button The screen returns to full screen display of the selected image t Pressing the MENU button OK button or 4 Q on the zoom button returns the screen to full screen display of the selected image ag 2 lt o D x is o 2 5 a m 2 5 co 110 You can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card or in the built in memory continuously 1 oO o1 A Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image with which to start the slideshow Press the MODE button The Mode Palette appears cE A Use the four way controller 0 e a 4 V lt P to select H Slideshow a D Press the OK button Slideshow OK Use the four way controller lt gt to change the playback interval Choose from the following 1 sec 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec 20 sec 30 sec Press the OK button Start appears on the LCD monitor and playback starts at the set interval Press any button such as the OK button or MENU button to stop the slideshow Stop appears on the LCD monitor e The slideshow
28. 05 Time 0 00 MENU Cancel Date Adjust Date Style mm dd yy 24h 0k OK Date 1 1 2005 Time 0 00 MENU Cancel OK re D 5 a oD wn D a o 142 How to recall the fi Set up menu MENU Four way controller OK button MENU button Rec Mode gt v Recorded Pixels MEI Quality Level xx White Balance AWB Focusing Area AE Metering oO Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit 6 Press the four way controller gt The frame moves to month 7 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 Ay 1 2005 Time 0 00 MENU Cancel ok OK If you select 12h in Step 6 the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time The camera is ready to take pictures Press the shutter release button halfway QD meS o q Format Sound _ gt Date Adjust World Time Language Sia English USB Connection PC MENU Exit Setting the World Time The date and time selected in Initial Settings Setting the Display Language and the Date and Time p 25 serve as the Home Time setting You can display the time in a city other than the Home Time city World Tim
29. 2 regarding the SD Memory Card 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 the screw in the tripod socket on the camera LED Safety Standard This device is a digital still camera that conforms to the safety standard lIEC60825 1 for a Class 1 LED product FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA 1 eee ceecee eects eseeeeeeeteeeeeeeeaes 1 Care to be Taken During Handling a4 Contents of the Operating Manual wd Checking the Contents of the Package 10 Names of Pats 11 Names of Operating Parts e nsesesnsenesrersreorsnssurerrsnnsurasisenrurrsrsenrerese 12 Getting Started 13 Attaching the Straps unasienianie iuda Senpa sioc addai sedino 13 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 ee eee eee eee ee sete tneeeeeeseeteeteeee 23 Initial Settings Setting the Display Language and the Date and TIME eave se ceeccy secs ecectec ei onnaa an siaaa sde
30. 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 ones specified This can cause overheating or malfunctions Care to be Taken During Handling Take the international warranty card with you when you travel abroad Also take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the package This will be useful if you experience problems abroad When the camera has not been used for a long time confirm that it is still working properly particularly prior to taking important pictures such as at a wedding or during travelling 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
31. E Europe D CO2H Hong Kong United Kingdom D CO2J Japan D CO2K Korea D CO2U North America Canada gt xo ke 5 x 153 Products marked with an asterisk are the same as those supplied with the camera gt kej ke 5 2 x 154 Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation Compression error No image and sound Compression of the image you captured has failed Change the quality size and try again There are no images sounds on the SD Memory Card or in the built in memory Memory full The SD Memory Card or the built in memory is full and no more images can be saved Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images p 21 111 Change the quality size and try again p 125 Memory card error Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem with the SD Memory Card You may be able to play back an image or sound on a PC Card not formatted Card locked 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 138 The SD Memory Card is write protected Only menu operation and mode change are possible 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 is being changed The movie is being recorded The image is be
32. ENTAX 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 at least a year Before sending your eq
33. 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 ANIN D w four way controller without displaying the menu in Capture or Playback amp mode Ss a 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode 2 The Rec Mode menu appears 3 2 Use the four way controller A Y Fars mas H to select Fn Setting Color Mode Full Color Fn Setting gt 3 Press the four way controller quick Button Green Mode Sh The Fn Setting screen appears Saturation i Contrast i MENU Exit 4 Use the four way controller A Y to select a key you want to assign is Recorded Pixels a function to Q HEV Compensation 5 Press the four way controller p gt O2 White Balance s0Sensitivity The pull down menu appears MENU 5 6 Use the four way controller 4 Y Fn Setting eo select a iuineuon you want to A ds Recorded Pixels assign s Quality Level ite Balance 7 Press the OK button ae eee 8 Press the shutter release button IS0 Sensitivit MENU Cancel OK halfway The camera is ready to take the picture This function is activated only when assigning the Fn Setting to the QUICK button e For the initial setting the functions registered are a
34. ICK button for operating as the MENU b ttori ww QUICK button Shutter release button rai ai OK button Getting Started Attaching the Strap Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop peels uio g Q panes buiyje5 Powering the Camera Battery Battery card cover Installing the Battery Install the battery provided with the camera 1 2 3 Open the battery card cover Slide the battery card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and flip the cover open 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 Close the battery card cover Removing the Battery N Nemo ee Open the battery card cover Release the battery by using your finger to press the battery lock lever in the same direction as when you inserted the battery Pull the battery out If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period use of the AC adapter D AC8 optional is recommended p 19 e Insert the battery correctly If the battery is incorrectly oriented it may cause a malfunction e 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
35. Lets you capture the natural colors of landscape views aal 3 Flower Lets you take brightly colored flower pictures z Portrait Lets you take portraits with spatial effect by emphasizing the person Q a Self portrait Lets you take pictures of yourself or include yourself in pictures gt za Sunset Lets you reproduce the beautiful colors of the sunrise or sunset z Tf Food Lets you take appetizing pictures of prepared food g A Pet Lets you take clear pictures of pets to fit the hair color Text Lets you take clear pictures of text or writing Also lets you turn colored text black white or reverse color Lets you take clear pictures of moving subjects with a high amp Sports shutter speed Lets you take photos against dazzling backgrounds like 8 Surf amp Snow beaches or snow covered mountains 1 Press the MODE button in Capture aes mode or The Mode Palette appears ae O 2 Use the four way controller w M Q F 4 Y lt gt to choose the desired D f USER mode Program OK For example select A Landscape 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 Picture mode The picture is taken In Picture mode the EV compensation saturation contrast sharpness and white balance are automatically set to their default settings You can chan
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37. This is a list of cities which you can choose for the World Time 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 Madrid Hong Kong London Beijing Paris Shanghai Amsterdam Manila Milan Taipei Rome Seoul Berlin Tokyo Stockholm Guam Athens Oceania Perth Helsinki Adelaide Moscow Sydney Africa West Dakar Noumea Asia Algiers Wellington Johannesburg Auckland Istanbul Pago Pago Cairo Jerusalem Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera AC adapter D AC8 USB cable I USB17 AV cable I AVC7 Camera case O CC35 Camera case O CC32 Strap O ST8 Strap O ST20 Leather Strap O ST24 Sports Strap O ST30 Remote control unit E zoom function Remote control unit F Rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI8 Battery charger D BC8 AC plug cord D CO2 D CO2A Australia D CO2
38. Use the four way controller 4 Y Rec Mode to select EV Compensation EV Comnpenesoneee0 0 5 Use the four way controller lt gt Dions Zoom z i Aux AF Light 4 to change the EV setting instant Reuna 4 sot To brighten set a positive value To Memory darken set a negative value WENUJExit You can choose the EV setting in the range of 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV in 1 3 EV steps Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready to take the picture The AE metering mode is either center weighted or spot when the EV setting is adjusted Saving the EV Compensation Value p 96 GiRec Mode ti z Recorded Pixels EEI MENU Quality Level xx White Balance AWB _ gt Focusing Area AE Metering Yo Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit Setting the Auxiliary AF Light The auxiliary AF light is convenient when you shoot a dark subject The function helps you to focus on the subject under the conditions that the auto focus does not work properly 4 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The Rec Mode menu appears z 2 Use the four way controller A Y z to select Aux AF Light EV Compensation 0 0 a 3 Use the four way controller lt gt Dions Zoom z 5 to select On o Off e a 4 Press the shutter release button em MENU Exit halfway The camera is ready to tak
39. WB Focusing Area AE Metering YO Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit Selecting the Quality Level You can choose the image compression ratio The more stars the clearer the quality and the larger the volume The Recorded Pixels setting also changes the picture volume p 76 Quality Levels 2 A kkk Best Lowest compression ratio Suitable for photo prints Q Standard compression ratio Suitable for viewing the image Better v on a computer screen O P p p F z Fi Good Highest compression ratio Suitable for attaching to e mails a or creating websites oO 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 8 Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y Sa to select Quality Level Recorded Pixels BEI Quality Level xx __ 3 Press the four way controller gt Sua reve x p Focusing Area _ The pull down menu appears AE Metering 1O Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit 4 Use the four way controller A Y Tees Mods W to change the quality level Recorded Pixels MEI Quality Level lt f xx 5 Press the shutter release button White Balance kx Focusing Area x halfway AE Metering K The camera is ready to take the picture sensuvty AUTE MENU Cancel OK g memo The Quality Level setting is saved when the camera is turned off e The quality level is fixed at
40. X Better in the Green mode Image Size and Quality p 23 sainjolg BulyeL 4 o A Ss Q E 2 S D o Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit KO AUTO Adjusting the White Balance You can select a white balance function best suited to the light conditions at the time of shooting The Auto adjusts a white balance automatically and reproduces natural colors The Manual allows you to decide a white balance based on the subject you want to make appear white You can also choose other white balance functions to reproduce colors more accurately depending on the weather or a type of light source White Balance AWB Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight Cloudy Use this mode when taking pictures under a cloudy sky A Shade Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade Tungsten Light Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other tungsten light Fluorescent Light Neutral White and White Use this mode when taking pictures under neutral white or white fluorescent light Fluorescent Light Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures under daylight fluorescent light Manual Use this mode when taking pictures by adjusting the white bal
41. a 96 MENU button 12 34 36 Menu List 0005 41 Messages 154 Microphone 11 MODE button 12 34 36 Movie Edit 131 N Night Scene Mode 54 Nine Image Display 109 gt ke ke 5 Z x 165 gt x Ss 5 x 166 Number of recordable images 16 o OK button 12 34 36 Operating Time 16 Optional Accessories 153 P Pan Focus mode 72 Panorama Assist Mode 57 PictBridge 121 Picture Mode 51 Play back Movies 106 Play back Sound 101 Play back Still Pictures 30 Play back the Previous or Next Image 6 eee eee eee 30 Playback button 12 34 35 Playback Mode 35 Playback Mode Palette 45 Posterization 59 Power switch 11 Press down fully 29 Press halfway 29 Printer a s 2ascakeaeee ead 121 Program Mode 50 Protect e iran cane aspen ae ond 114 Q QUICK button 12 34 35 92 Quick Delete 112 Quick Zoom 4 105 R Rec Mode Menu 41 Recording Sound 100 Remote Control 65 117 Reset wicca cotasedeedendve cs 151 Resize images 125 Rotate the displayed image 31 S SD Memory Card
42. a long time the date will be reset Charging indicator Battery gt To power outlet a Battery charger NY Rin D AC plug cord Charging the Battery Use the battery charger D BC8 supplied with the camera to charge the battery before using the camera for the first time or when the Battery depleted message appears 1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger 2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet 3 Place the battery in the battery charger so that the PENTAX name is visible The charging indicator on the charger lights red while the battery is being charged and changes to green when charging is completed 4 Remove the battery from the battery charger when charging is completed p ues buen y ym i The time required for full charge is about 100 minutes The appropriate ambient temperature range for charging the battery is 0 C 40 C 32 F to 104 F e The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions When the battery reaches the end of its service life the time that the camera can be operated becomes shorter even when the battery is fully charged In this event replace the battery payeys buiyje5 o auton Always charge the battery before using the camera for the first time or when the battery has not been used for a long time e Do not use the battery charger D BC8 to charge batteries other than D LI8 rechargeable lithi
43. adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera being sure to match the lt symbols 3 Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter 4 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet auto 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 symbols 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 FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA on page 1 Refer to page 160 for the specifications of O the battery charger and AC adapter oO Q w 2 Q Installing the SD Memory Card SD Memory Card 3 To remove the card push in and pull out An SD Memory Card can be used with this camera Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted or in the built in memory if no card is inserted Futon e Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card e Be sure to format unused cards or cards that have been u
44. al setting no icons Infinity Landscape mode and Manual Focus mode can be set in Movie mode The digital zoom and optical zoom can both be used in Movie mode but only the digital zoom can be used to change the zoom magnification once you start taking movies Taking Time lapse Movies p 70 Playing Back Movies p 106 Switching from Capture Mode to Movie Capture Mode Using the Four way Controller Y You can set the camera so that you can switch between the still image capture mode and the movie capture mode by simply pressing the four way controller Y 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 4Rec Mode menu appears w On oO ak ON Use the four way controller 4 V to select Movie Press the four way controller gt The Movie screen appears Press the four way controller 4 Y to select v amp Press the four way controller lt gt to select off Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready to take pictures Taking Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist Mode You can take a number of images and join them together to form a panorama picture The software supplied with the camera ACDSee for PENTAX and a computer are necessary for joining the images The Panorama Assist mode enables you to overlap the edges of the images so that they are easier to join together later into a panorama picture 1 Press the MODE bu
45. amera off 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera 3 Disconnect the USB cable from the printer te When you disconnect the USB cable from the camera before you turn the camera off the camera returns to Playback mode ae 2 lt os D A is 2 5 m 2 5 amp 124 Editing Images 1 3 5 6 7 9 4 8 10 2 Changing the Image Size and Quality By changing the size and quality of a selected image you can make the file smaller than the original You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the 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 MODE button The Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select Resize Press the OK button The Resize screen appears ae D lt lo D Q A g o 5 a m 2 5 Co 125 a D lt Tej D 9 a g o x 5 mi 2 5 ro 126 OO N A 0 Kem S Use the four way controller lt gt to change the size Press the four way controller Y The frame mov
46. ance manually 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 8 Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 V to select White Balance Press the four way controller gt The White Balance screen appears Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to change the setting Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready to take the picture White Balance Saving the White Balance p 96 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 2 Manual on the White Balance screen Point the camera at the white material so that it fills the screen Press the shutter release button fully 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 White Balance Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready to take the picture 2 A Q g z D 2 soinjold BuryeL O Rec Mode Da Recorded Pixels EEI Quality Level xx White Balance AWB Focusing Area AE Metering YO Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit Changing the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area Focusing Area Focusing Area Multip
47. and Start Taking Pictures 6 Press the shutter release button halfway The setting is saved and the camera is ready to take pictures When the shutter release button is pressed fully the picture is taken To Save the Setting and Begin Playback of Images 6 Press the Playback button The setting is saved and the camera returns to playback status 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 6 Press the MENU button The changes are canceled and the screen returns to Step 3 The MENU button functions differ depending on the screen Refer to the guide indications 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 Futon e If you press the MENU button with the pull down menu displayed the setting is canceled 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 The menu is exited automatically one minute after the last operation suonesado uowwog suoljei9dQ uowwog Example of Menu Operat
48. are handled should be avoided Remove from case and store in a well ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain water or any other liquid because the camera is not weather water or liquid resistant 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 temperatures are returned to The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low temperatures This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high performance If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided Avoid contact with garbage dirt sand dust water toxic gases salt etc as this may cause damage to the camera If rain or drops of water get onto the camera please wipe dry Refer to Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card p 2
49. e This is useful when taking pictures abroad 1 Select World Time on the 1i Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The World Time screen appears World Time 01 gt 14 25 New York New York MENU lt gt 3 Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select w On o Off w Displays the time in the city selected in Destination Displays the time in the city selected in t Hometown 4 Press the four way controller V The frame moves to the Destination city The city that is currently selected lights up on the map 5 Use the four way controller lt gt to choose a city sbunes wn a o 144 How to recall the fi Set up menu O Rec Mode ti F MENU Recorded Pixels MEI Quality Level xx White Balance AWB Focusing Area AE Metering oO Sitti Sensitivity AUTO controller OK button JEW Exit MENU button 6 Press the four way controller V 7 Use the four way controller lt gt to set whether daylight saving time is used or not on Select DST if the Destination city uses ah New York daylight saving time mew lt gt Press the four way controller Y Use the four way controller lt gt to set your present location Press the four way controller Y Use the four way controller lt gt to set
50. e LCD monitor in Playback mode Pressing the OK button changes the display 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 brightness darkest at the left end and brightest at the right end and the vertical axis shows the number of pixels 1 Recorded pixels 2 Quality level 3 White balance 4 AE metering Ee Sea 5 Sensitivity 6 Histogram 7 Aperture 8 Shutter speed No icons No shooting information is displayed Normal Display Saving the Display Mode p 96 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 choose an image 2 Press 444 5 on the zoom button A page consisting of nine thumbnail images appears The displayed images change nine at a time page by page Use the four way controller A Y lt P to move the frame When ten or more images have been saved if you choose an upper left image and press the four way controller Selected image lt the previous page appears Similarly if you choose a lower right image and press the four way controller the next page appears 2 100
51. e 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 trim images and how to print images directly to the printer 7 Settings This chapter explains how to set the camera related functions 8 Appendix This tells you about the messages displayed on the LCD monitor and what to do in the event of trouble 9g oQ oQ 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 Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio S5z Software CD ROM S SW35 AV cable USB cable Rechargeable I AVC7 USB17 lithium ion battery D LI8 ncse3 ro PENTAX Battery charger AC plug cord ACDSee for PENTAX D BC8 User Guide PENTAX eit PENTAX OptioS5z Fakai PC Connection M al Operating Manual Operating Manual this manual PC Connection Manual Items marked with an asterisk are also available as optional accessories
52. e four way controller lt gt to choose the image to which you want D to add a voice memo 2 Press the MODE button 2 The Mode Palette appears amp 3 Use the four way controller ae gt to select Q Voice ic fa amp 4 Press the OK button oes Sf Recording starts You can record for up to om DP 2 30 seconds Voice Memo OK S 5 Press the OK button o o Recording stops a D appears on the screen when a voice memo is added T A voice memo cannot be added to an image which already has a voice memo Delete the old voice memo and record a new one p 112 Futon A voice memo cannot be added to protected o n images 102 Playing Back a Voice Memo 1 Enter the Playback mode and use EE the four way controller lt gt to caj choose the still picture with the m voice memo that you want to play back If 10 appears on the displayed image a oD voice memo has been recorded Press the four way controller 4 Playback starts The following operations can be performed during playback Zoom button Increases the volume Zoom button 444 Reduces the volume Press the four way controller Y Playback stops Deleting Voice Memos Only p 112 punos jo yoeghe g pue Buipio ay Playback Deleting Editing Playing Back Images You can play back images recorded on the SD Memory Card when a card is inserted in the camera or in t
53. e the picture auton 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 dazzlingly te The camera does not emit the auxiliary AF light under the following condition the recording mode is set to Movie A Landscape or a Sunset or the focus mode is set to pan focus infinity landscape mode manual focus or focusing area O Rec Mode 7 Recorded Pixels MEI Quality Level xx White Balance AWB Focusing Area AE Metering YO Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit Setting the Instant Review Time You can choose the Instant Review time from Off no display 0 5 sec 1 sec 3 sec and 5 sec Q 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode Fy The Rec Mode menu appears a 2 Use the four way controller A Y Saas to select Instant Review EV Compensation 0 0 u fee 2 3 Press the four way controller gt pigitai zoom z Aux AF Light X g The pull down menu appears InSTaNTRENISUISES Memory MENU Exit 4 Use the four way controller 4 Y ea to change the display time EV Compensation 0 0 Movie 5 sec 5 Press the shutter release button Digital Zoom 3 sec Aux AF Light 1sec halfway Instant Review 40 5 sec The camera i
54. ed Spot 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 8 Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select AE Metering Recorded Pixels BEI Quality Level xx 3 Press the four way controller gt e awe Fi ing Al The pull down menu appears PEM Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit 4 Use the four way controller 4 Y a to change the AE metering mode RecordedPixeis BEM Quality Level xx 5 Press the shutter release button White Balance AWB O Rec Mode Focusing Area f halfway AE Marsning JO The camera is ready to take the picture Sensitivity Ls MENU Cancel OK sainjolg BulyeL te When 1 is selected the AE metering point moves in correspondence with movement of the focusing area p 74 Saving the AE Metering Mode p 96 soinjolg GuryeL O Rec Mode z Recorded Pixels MEI Quality Level xx White Balance AWB Focusing Area AE Metering YO Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings Sensitivity AUTO The sensitivity is automatically set in the range from 80 to 200 80 The lower the sensitivity the lower values the sharper the image and 100 the less noise The shutter speed will be slower in low
55. eesesseuseeseusessesseuseuseuseeseeseeseeseesoesoeas 116 Playing Back an Image Using the Remote Control Unit Optional Siner waits rece in tied ial iaiein OA A aak 117 Setting the Printing Service DPOF s s n nsususnnnnsunnnnnnnsnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnn nn 118 Printing Single Images cccccee sees eeseceeeeeeeseeeseesessesseesesseasennenaee 118 Printing All Images 120 Direct Printing Using PictBridge 121 Connecting the Camera to the Printer 121 Printing Single Images 122 Printing All Images 0 00 123 Printing Using the DPOF Settings 124 Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer 124 Editing IMageS snnnnnanesnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne 125 Changing the Image Size and Quality 125 Trimming Images 0 e eee 127 Editing Pictures with Color Filters Editing Pictures with Brightness Filter 129 Editing Movies 0 eee 131 C pying Files osre eass serosa case ccscdeccecctececidsctenncctsveacacontancs sncvetesentvactecteeeus 134 Settings 136 Camera SettingS scssssseeee 136 Setting Up the Start up Screen Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built 138 Changing the Sound SettingS eee eee 139 Changing the Date and Time 141 Setting the World Time 143 Changing the Display Language 145 Changing the USB Connection Mode 146 Changing t
56. el A Ne a MENU Cancel OK Formatting starts When formatting is completed the camera is ready to take pictures JEU i p Date Adjust Format Sound World Time Language Sia English USB Connection PC 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 1 2 Select Sound on the 1i Set up menu Press the four way controller gt The Sound screen appears Changing the Volume 3 4 Use the four way controller lt gt to change the operation volume Use the four way controller V to select Playback Volume Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to change the volume of playback sounds Sound Operation Volume lt 1 Playback Volume 1 Start up Sound 1 Shutter Sound 1 Operation Sound 1 Self timer Sound 1 MENU lt gt Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready to take pictures sbunes How to recall the fi Set up menu Shutter release button MENU gt O Rec Mode ti v Recorded Pixels MEI Quality Level xx White Balance AWB Focusing Area AE Metering oO Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit Four way controller OK button MENU button
57. es 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 VY to select Overwrite or Save as Press the OK button The resized image is saved e Movies cannot be resized e You cannot select a larger size than that of the original image e Protected O n images cannot be overwritten Trimming Images You can trim a part of a picture and save it as a separate image 1 Use the four way controller lt gt in Playback mode to select an image to trim 2 Press the MODE button The Mode Palette appears 3 Use the four way controller A V lt P to select Trimming 4 Press the OK button The Trimming screen appears 5 Trim the image Operations that can be performed on the Trimming screen Zoom button Changes the size of the trimming Four way controller a Y lt gt Moves the trimming position up down left and right MENU button Returns to the screen for selecting an image 6 Press the OK button The trimmed image is saved as a separate image bs amp Movies cannot be trimmed The image size is changed and saved ae D lt log D Q x g o 5 m 2 a 5 127 1 3 5 7 4 6 8 2 Editing Pictures with Color Filters This function enables you to edit still pictures with color filters
58. ess the four way controller gt in Capture mode The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon appears on the LCD monitor The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected focus mode 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 safety hazard However do not look into the emitter from a very short distance since you may feel dazzlingly The default setting is Autofocus mode The zoom is fixed at the middle position and only the digital zoom can be used in Super Macro mode Only Pan Focus mode normal setting no icons Infinity Landscape mode and Manual Focus mode can be set in Movie mode p 55 Manual Focus When the mode is set to MF Manual Focus the central portion of the picture is enlarged to full screen on the LCD monitor for focus adjustment Use the four way controller A V to adjust the focus while watching the indicator on the LCD monitor sainjolg BulyeL Q Q For distant focus DO 2 Q Q_ For closer focus D After the focus is set press the OK button to determine the focus position and return to the normal capture screen Press the OK button again to change the previously determined focus position 5 24 2005 11200 When focusing hold d
59. et to 2f Continuous Shooting Infinity Landscape or amp amp Sports mode mode Flash will not discharge in these modes You can cancel the non flash setting for amp Sports mode Very occasionally static electricity may cause malfunction of the camera In this case remove the battery and install it again If the camera works properly the camera is in its normal condition and you can continue to use it gt ke 3 5 x 157 Main Specifications Camera Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built in zoom lens Effective Pixels 5 0 megapixels Sensor 5 25 megapixels total pixels 1 2 5 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter Recorded Pixels Still Picture 5M 2560x1920 4M 2304x1728 3M 2048x1536 2M 1600x1200 1024 1024x768 640 640x480 Movie 640x480 pixels Sensitivity Auto manual 80 100 200 400 Standard Output Sensitivity File Format Still Picture JPEG Exif2 2 DCF DPOF PRINT Image Matching III Movie AVI MPEG 4 approx 30 fps with sound Sound WAV ADPCM system monaural max recording time Approx 3 hours 10 min when using a 128 MB SD Memory Card Quality Level Best Better Good Storage Medium Built in memory approx 9 3 MB SD Memory Card Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time When using a 128MB SD Memory Card Quality Level Best B
60. etter Good Movie Sound Recorded Pixels tok kk 640x480 5M 37 73 104 4M 44 83 125 3M 62 113 166 2M 104 178 250 5 min 30 sec 12 TE sec 1024 227 417 544 640 500 782 1043 The above table indicates the approximate number of images and recording time The number of images and recording time may vary depending on a SD Memory Card and subject White Balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Shade Tungsten Light Fluorescent Light Neutral White and White Fluorescent Light Daylight Manual Lens Focal Length 5 8 mm 17 4 mm equivalent to 35 6 mm 107 mm in 35 mm format Maximum Aperture f 2 6 f 4 8 Lens Composition 6 elements in 5 groups two aspherical elements x pu ddy o Zoom Type Electrically driven Picture Range 38 6 mm x 28 9 mm screen is filled Super Macro mode Lens Cover Electrically driven Digital Zoom Capture Playback Max 4x combines with 3x optical zoom to give zoom Mode magnification equivalent to 12x LCD Monitor 2 5 inch TFT color LCD with approx 110 kilopixels monitor with backlight frame coverage approx 100 158 Playback Functions Single frame 9 frame index enlargement max 8x scrollable movie playback sound playback histogram display Playback Mode Palette slideshow resize trimming copy image and sound color filter brightness filter movie edit voice memo protect DPOF start up screen Digital Filter Color filter B amp W Sepia Red P
61. f the subject is in focus The frame does not appear if the subject is out of focus 2 Status lamps Focus status lamp green Flash status lamp red Lights Subject is in focus Flash is charged Blinks Subject is out of focus Flash is charging Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging Press down fully Press the shutter release button all the way down fully to take a picture Poor focusing conditions The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions In this case lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject by pressing the shutter release button halfway then aim the camera at your subject and press the shutter release button fully e Objects that lack contrast such as a blue sky or white wall e Dark places or objects or conditions that prevent light being reflected back e Finely patterned object Fast moving objects When there is an object in the foreground and an object in the background in the same picture e Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting bright background Instant Review The Instant Review default setting is one second During this time you can delete the image by pressing the tf button selecting Delete when the Delete menu appears and pressing the OK button p 111 You can also record a voice memo by pressing the OK button during Instant Review p 102 Setting the Instant Review Time p 88
62. ge the settings memo Taking Pictures of Your Pet Pet Mode In Pet mode you can take pictures that shows natural hair color of your pet Choose the appropriate icon depending on what color your pet is closer to black or white or in between 1 Press the MODE button in Capture mode The Mode Palette appears 2 Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select 2 3 Press the OK button The screen for selecting the pet mode appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select S 2 Q 4 2 or There are two icons of a cat and a dog Choosing either the cat or dog icon does not affect the resulting picture Choose whichever you prefer 5 Press the OK button The Pet mode is selected and the camera is ready to take the picture 6 Press the shutter release button i halfway i soinjoig Buryey 4 A The focus frame turns green when the 1025 subject is in focus 7 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken 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 MODE button in Capture mode The Mode Palette appears 2 Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select El 3 Press the OK button The screen for selecting the text mode appears 4 Use the four way controller 4 V to
63. gh te eeuteacasvscestedeebenteeucedeedenecoueveeunte Setting the Display Language i Setting the Date and Time eececeeceeseeeeeeeeeceeeeneeseeeeeeeeeeeeteaeeeneeenes Quick Start Taking Still Picturesin adieus eei tr ereto da ske aaneen aide aaa is iiaa 28 Playing Back Still Pictures Playing Back an Image Playing Back the Previous or Next Image 30 Rotating the Displayed Image s snsnessssensnsenenrsrsinrnsrsnernnsrsrnrnsrsrnenee 31 Common Operations 32 Turning the Camera On and Off 000 32 Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode 33 Turning the Camera On in Voice Recording Mode 33 Using the Button Functions cc sees 34 Capture Mode 34 Playback Mode 35 Voice Recording Mode 37 Setting the Menus 38 How to Set the Menus 38 Menu List ceeeeeeeee 41 Operating the Mode Palette 43 How to operate the Mode Palette ceceeeceeseeeeceeeereeeeeeereeneeeneeeaeees 43 Taking Pictures 46 Taking PiCtUres ccccssssssesseeseeseeseeeeeseeseeseeseeseeseeseesaesansaususausaesaenansanse Changing the Mode 7 Selecting the Capture Mode ceeseeeeees Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mod Taking Pictures by the Simplest Procedure Green Mode 0 49 Setting the Functions Program Mode eects teen teeta 50 Selecting the Picture Mode Acc
64. gital zoom is enabled Saving the Zoom Position p 96 kiam You cannot use the optical zoom when taking movies Setting the Digital Zoom The digital zoom is set to amp On in the default settings To take pictures using only the optical zoom set the digital zoom to O Off 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 48 Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A Y to select Digital Zoom EV Compensation 0 0 3 Use the four way controller lt gt Digiaizoomazi to select w On c Off pean eden T 4 Press the shutter release button eee halfway The camera is ready to take pictures Futon You cannot use the digital zoom in Special Effect mode Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting p 96 o A gt Q as Q oO no s n Pid GuryeL ao A WN 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 Taking Time lapse Movies This mode lets you take movies at a delayed frame rate so that when you play the movie back the action appears speeded up 1 Press the MENU button in Movie mode The 8 Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select Movie Press the four way controller gt The Movie screen appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Time lapse Movie Press the four way controller Movie gt Time lapse Movie 4 A pull down menu appears Ot
65. h Modes Auto Flash Off Flash On Auto Red eye Reduction Flash On Red eye Reduction low speed synchro in Night Scene mode 8 Effective Range Wide Approx 0 2 m Approx 3 5 m at the standard output sensitivity of Auto gt Tele Approx 0 2 m Approx 2 0 m at the standard a output sensitivity of Auto oO Drive Modes Single frame Continuous 3 sec Remote Control Instant Remote Control a 10 sec Self timer 2 sec Self timer Self Timer Electronic control type delay time approx 10 sec 2 sec Time Function World Time setting for 70 cities 28 time zones Power Supply Rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI8 AC adapter optional Battery Life Approx 180 at 23 C with LCD monitor on flash fired for 50 of images ae using a rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI8 The battery life is based on the CIPA standard measurement but it may vary with the conditions under which the camera is used In Out Port USB AV terminal PC communication type USB 2 0 high speed compatible external power supply terminal gt kej ke 5 2 x 160 Video Output Format NTSC PAL Size 83 W x 55 H x 21 5 D mm excluding operating members and projections Weight 105 g excluding battery and SD Memory Card Weight When Shooting 120 g including battery and SD Memory Card Accessories Rechargeable lithium ion battery battery charger AC plug cord USB cable s
66. he Video Output Format 146 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor 147 Sleep Timeout inisinia 148 Setting Auto Power Off 149 Setting the Guide Display 150 Resetting to Default Settings 0 eee cece eee eeeceeeeeseeeaee 151 Appendix 152 ListOf GY eee 152 Optional Accessories w 153 Messages eeceeeeeee 154 Troubleshooting 156 Main Specifications w 158 WARRANTY POLICY cscescsssesseseceeeesesaesenseseeesesesesaeseeassevaesenaesenaneenes 161 Contents of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters 1 Getting Started i AAAANAARAA__________ 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 AAAAAAADADADMMH 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 lt A 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 AAAADADDDM_ This chapter explains the various way of capturing images and how to set the relevant functions including how to use the Captur
67. he built in memory when no card is inserted Playing Back Still Pictures Press the BE Playback button Refer to Playing Back an Image p 30 or Playing Back the Previous or Next Image p 30 for instructions on playing back images Zoom Display You can display images magnified up to eight times A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during magnification 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image to magnify Press 4 Q on the zoom button Each time you press the button the zoom scaling changes as follows 1 3x 2 0x 2 6x 4 0x 5 3x 8 0x The following operations can be performed while the magnified image is displayed Four way controller a lt gt Moves the N ae 2 lt os D fal is o 2 5 amp EN m 2 5 amp 104 position to be magnified Zoom button 4 Makes the image bigger Zoom button 444 Makes the image smaller OK button Turns the guide marks on off 3 Press the MENU button Zoom playback ends Setting the Quick Zoom Function You can display the image at specified magnification simply by pressing 4 Q on the zoom button once during zoom playback Press the MENU button in Playback mode 1 2 The fi Set up menu appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select Quick Zoom Press the four way controller gt The pull down menu appears Use t
68. he four way controller 4 V to select the desired zoom scale Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready to take the picture Gy i Set up Video Out Brightness Level NTSC Quick Zoom gt Off Quick Delete Sleep Timeout Auto Power Off 1 min 3 min MENU Exit Gil i Set up Video Out Brightness Level Quick Delete Sleep Timeout Auto Power Off NTSC Quick Zoom 48 0x 4 0x 2 0x Off MENU Cancel 0k OK Bunipa 6unsjeq yoeqheld ag 2 lt os D fal is o 2 5 ies m 2 5 a 106 1 2 3 Playing Back Movies You can play back movies 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 choose the movie to play back 2 Press the four way controller A min Playback starts 00 00 00 The following operations can be performed during playback Four way controller lt 4 Fast rewind playback Four way controller gt Fast forward playback Four way controller 4 Pause OK button Changes the display mode p 108 Zoom button 466 4 Adjusts the volume The following operations can be performed while pause is engaged Four way contro
69. he left side for a darker Brightness image and the graph peak tends to Dark Bright appear on the right side for a brighter image In general when the exposure meter of your image is well balanced the graph peaks tend to appear in the middle On the contrary when the exposure meter gets imbalanced tending dark and bright without showing a neutral brightness the peaks appear not in the middle but on both sides Number of pixels gt Dark Neutral Bright ZN Taking Pictures by the Simplest Procedure Green Mode The Green mode lets you take pictures quickly and easily simply by pressing the shutter release button In Green mode the camera automatically sets all the functions including the shutter speed and aperture You can use the zoom button to change the size of the subject 1 Press the QUICK button in Capture mode You can switch to the Green mode at any stage of operation in Capture mode Press the QUICK button again to return to sainjolg BulyeL the mode before the Green mode was TANE A 11200 activated 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 m Ifthe camera is turned off in the Green mode it will turn on again in the Green mode the next time the power switch is pressed The Green mode start up
70. ighting conditions i i The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to 8 Movie mode Eig Continuous Shooting or Infinity Landscape e The flash discharges a total of three times two pre flashes It may look like one flash to your eye and the third time to take the pictures In the red eye reduction modes the interval between the pre flashes and the last flash is longer Press the four way controller lt 4 in Capture mode The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon appears on the LCD monitor The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected flash mode Status of the Focus Status Lamp and Flash Status Lamp p 29 Saving the Flash Mode p 96 e Using the flash in Macro or Super Macro mode may cause the image to be overexposed e The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes using a flash in Night Scene mode To prevent camera shake secure the camera on a tripod or other surface sainjolg BulyeL O Rec Mode 7 Recorded Pixels MEI Quality Level xx White Balance AWB Focusing Area AE Metering YO Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose the number of recorded pixels from 5M 4M 3M 2M 1024 and 640 The more pixels there are the larger the picture and the bigger the file size The data volume also varies depending on the quality level setting
71. ing deleted The image is being processed with digital filter The movie is being edited The SD Memory Card or built in memory is being formatted 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 exhausted Recharge the battery or replace with charged battery p 14 Image folder could not be created The largest file number has been assigned to an image and no more images can be saved Insert a new SD Memory Card or format the SD Memory Card or built in memory p 21 138 Image and sound protected The image or sound you are trying to delete is protected This file could not be processed You are trying to resize trim 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 There is no file 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 No paper in a printer There is no paper in the printer No ink in a printer There is no ink in the printer Printer error Data error An error message has been sen
72. ing the shutter button displaying the next image is available e You cannot play back movies images with a voice memo and voice files recorded in Voice Recording mode using the remote control unit az D lt Tey D 9 a g p d 5 2 m 2 a 5 a 117 ag 2 lt os D A is o 2 5 EN m 2 5 amp 118 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 1 3 6 7 8 4 5 9 2 Printing Single Images Set the following items for each image Copies Choose the number of copies up to a maximum of 99 Date Specify whether you want the date imprinted on the print or not as Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller lt 4 gt to choose the image to print Press the MODE button The Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller 4 V lt P to select gt DPOF DPOF Press the OK button The DPOF screen appears Press the OK button a A Q N emo ka ig Use the four way controller lt gt to choose the number of copies Use the four way controller Y to select Date Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to choose whether to insert the date or not amp On The date will be imprinted Off The date will not be imprinted Press the OK button Pr
73. ings The number of copies specified in the DPOF settings applies to all the images Before printing check that the number is correct menu Cancel ok JOK e Settings for single images are cancelled when settings are made for all images DPOF settings are not possible for movies Direct Printing Using PictBridge By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB cable I USB17 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 ie Connecting the Camera to the Printer 1 You are recommended to use the AC adapter D AC8 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 of power while the camera is connected to the printer e The focus status lamp and flash status lamp blink slowly while data is being transferred from the camera to the printer e 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 Select PictBridge for USB Connection on the Yi Set up menu Changing the USB Connection Mode p 146 Connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable supplied with the camera The PictBridge menu ap
74. ink Purple Blue Green Yellow Brightness filter Focusing System Type TTL contrast detection system by sensor 7 point multiple spot selection auxiliary AF light autofocus selection from 49 points Focusing Range Normal Approx 0 4 m 9 full zoom range from lens front Macro Approx 0 18 m Approx 0 5 m full zoom range Super Macro Approx 0 06 m Approx 0 2 m middle zoom position only Landscape full zoom range Pan focus Approx 1 5 m wide Approx 5 m ce tele Movie Focusing Normal Approx 1 5 m W Approx 5 m T Range Landscape full zoom range from lens front Focus Lock By half pressing shutter release button Manual Focus Approx 0 18 m e Approx 0 06 m around the focal length midpoint Exposure Mechanism AE Metering TTL metering by sensor multi segment center weighted spot Capture Modes Green Mode Palette Program Night Scene Movie Panorama Assist Landscape Flower Portrait Self portrait Sunset Food Pet Text Sports Surf amp Snow Special Effect posterization filter soft filter slim filter comment space USER EV Compensation 2 EV can be set in 1 3 EV steps Movie Recording time approx 1 sec until memory card is full Shutter Type Electronic mechanical shutter Speed Approx 1 2000 sec 4 sec Flash Type Auto flash with red eye reduction function Flas
75. inting at postcard size For use as images on websites For attaching images to e mail The default setting is 5M 2560x1920 e Appropriate Quality According to Use kkk Best ag compression ratio Suitable for large A4 size photo Standard compression ratio Suitable for photo prints or viewing images on a computer screen Highest compression ratio Suitable for attaching to e mails or creating websites The default setting is xx Clear Fine 640 640x480 x Better Good payeys buiyje5 o e Approximate Number of Recordable Images by Size and Quality Best Better Good Movie oo Sound Recorded Pixels kak kk 640x480 5M 2560x1920 37 73 104 4M 2304x1728 44 83 125 3M 2048x1536 62 113 TN Shr 2M 1600x1200 104 178 250 i 12 min 17 sec 1024 1024x768 227 417 544 640 640x480 500 782 1043 e The above table indicates the approximate number of images and recording time when using a 128MB SD Memory Card The above table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject shooting conditions capture mode SD Memory Card etc Initial Settings Setting the Display ETECO BUCA E EE ae mm G Power switch Playback button Four way controller OK button MODE button MENU button pavels Buen
76. ints can be made according to the settings 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 e You cannot set the printing service for movies or sound only files e 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 az D lt os D 9 a g o 2 5 2 m 2 5 a 119 ag 2 lt os D A gt o 2 5 EN m 2 5 amp 120 2 4 6 7 8 3 5 9 1 Printing All Images QO0ORGO N oO N yi Enter the Playback mode and press the MODE button The Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A 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 lt gt to choose the number of copies gt DPOF setting You can print up to 99 copies foralllimages Use the four way controller Y to Sopies EN select Date Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to choose whether to insert the date or not w On The date will be imprinted Off The date will not be imprinted Press the OK button Prints can be made according to the sett
77. ion 1 MENU button 6 Rec Mode Menu N ti Set up Menu CEMI O Rec Mode z Recorded Pixels EEI Quality Level xx White Balance AWB Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit D D sot ho i Set up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time O Language Saa English USB Connection PC MENU Exit E O Rec Mode Recorded Pixels gt BET Quality Level xx White Balance AWB Focusing Area AE Metering TO Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit 3 50 Hf 080 0 A V O Rec Mode EA Recorded Pixels EEI Quality Level xx White Balance AWB Focusing Area AE Metering IO Sensitivity gt AUTO MENU Exit 3 50 Hf 080 O Rec Mode EV Compensation Movie Digital Zoom Aux AF Light 4 Instant Review 1 sec Memory gt MENU Exit 050 Uf 080 To the next screen 40 0 nth DO 0 a0 QD soto 0 O Rec Mode Recorded Pixels METI Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area MENU Cancel OK Select Screen Memory Flash lt i Drive Mode O Focus Mode O Zoom Position O MF o White Balance O Rec Mode Menu Yes Adjustable No Any changes made are invalid You can change the setting on the menu but any changes you make are invalid in actual
78. is blinking o A gt Q y Q c D Oo D A Q as 2 iv o Changing the Magnification Using the Remote Control Unit You can not only change the zoom magnification with the zoom button but also shoot images with the shutter button using the remote control unit E optional 1 Press the four way controller 4 in Capture mode to display s or i on the LCD monitor The function is same either in iss or i 2 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 auto The zoom position will not change in Super Macro mode even if you press the zoom button The buttons on the camera can be used in the normal way e Ensure that the remote control unit is no more than about four meters away from the front of the camera e You cannot change the digital zoom range with the remote control unit you can change only the optical zoom range memo Life of the Battery for the Remote Conirol Unit A signal can be sent from the remote control unit to the camera approximately 30 000 times Contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center if the battery needs changing A charge is made for changing the battery Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Mode You can switch the Drive mode to Continuous Shooting mode Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is p
79. itor zante The focus frame in the middle of the LCD a DE monitor indicates the zone of automatic focusing 7 You can change the size of the subject by pressing the zoom button Focus frame 4 makes the subject bigger 444 makes the subject smaller t To switch to the Green mode and let the camera set all the shooting functions automatically press the QUICK button Selecting the Green mode is the easiest way to ensure that pictures come out well Taking Pictures by the Simplest Procedure p 49 3 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus 4 Press the shutter release button fully The image appears on the LCD monitor for one second Instant Review and is recorded on the SD Memory Card or in the built in memory The green and red lamps above the zoom button blink alternately while the image is being recorded Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two step action as follows Press halfway The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release button is pressed lightly halfway The shutter speed and aperture settings only appear on the LCD monitor when the shutter release button is pressed halfway The following information is indicated on the LCD monitor and by the focus status and flash status lamps when the shutter release button is pressed halfway 1 Focus frame The focus frame turns green i
80. k mode with the lens retracted Press the P Playback button to extend the lens and switch to the Capture mode e Hold down the Playback button for more than two seconds in the Capture mode or press the D Playback button in the Voice Recording mode to switch to the Playback mode with the lens retracted Playing Back Still Pictures p 30 Turning the Camera On in Voice Recording Mode You can use the camera as a voice recorder There are two ways to activate the Voice Recording mode Q e 3 3 e 9 gej iv D S e wo 1 Press the power switch for more than two seconds The power indicator lights red and the camera turns on in the Voice Recording mode oh Press the power switch while pressing the OK button The power indicator lights red and the camera turns on in the Voice Recording mode e Press the D Playback button to switch to the Playback mode Recording Sound p 100 Using the Button Functions 00000 A O Capture Mode suoieiodQ uowwog o QUICK t button Switches to the Green mode the easiest way to take pictures 1 p 49 You can assign a different function to the QUICK button by selecting Quick Button on the Rec Mode menu p 92 4448 4 Zoom button Changes the size of the subject p 28 Playback button Switches to the Playback mode When pressed again returns to Capture mode p 30 Fou
81. le The camera measures a wide range in the center of the monitor within the focusing area and focuses on the nearest subject Spot The camera narrows a range the focusing area to measure and makes it easier for you to focus on a specific subject a A OQ N Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 3 Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y O Rec Mode to select Focusing Area Recorded Pixels BETI Quality Level xx Press the four way controller White Balance awB The pull down menu appears AE Metering Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the setting Focusing Area 4 J Sensitivity AUTO MENU Cancel OK Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready to take the picture Saving the Focusing Area Setting p 96 O Rec Mode z Recorded Pixels EET Quality Level xx White Balance AWB Focusing Area AE Metering YO Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit Setting the Light Metering Mode to Determine the Exposure You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure AE Metering Modes FOH Multi segment The exposure is determined by the entire screen 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 Center weight
82. light conditions e The higher the sensitivity the higher values the faster the shutter 200 speed in low light conditions to reduce camera shake but the image 400 may be affected by noise sainjolg BulyeL 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y Bice isis to select Sensitivity Recorded Pixels ETI Quality Level xx 3 Press the four way controller gt wne pamwe awe Focusing Area The pull down menu appears AE Metering ol Sensitivity gt AUTO MENU Exit 4 Use the four way controller 4 Y Tamm to change the sensitivity Recorded Pixels METI Quality L 1 AUTO 5 Press the shutter release button Oae 80 Focusing Area 100 halfway AE Metering 200 The camera is ready to take the picture Benmi 400 MENU Cancel Saving the Sensitivity p 96 D A gt Q y 2 oO o O Rec Mode 7 Recorded Pixels EET MENU Quality Level xx White Balance AWB _ gt Focusing Area AE Metering YO Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit Setting the Exposure EV Compensation You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or K gt 4 underexposed a1 2 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The Rec Mode menu appears
83. ller lt Frame reverse fast rewind by 30 frames Four way controller Frame forward fast forward by 30 frames Four way controller 4 Releases the pause function OK button Changes the display mode p 108 3 Press the four way controller V Playback stops and the screen returns to the first frame 4 Press the A Playback button The camera returns to Capture mode auton No sound is output during fast rewind and fast forward playback Magnifying a Paused Movie You can display a paused movie magnified up to four times 1 2 Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the movie to play back Press the four way controller 4 Playback starts Press the four way controller 4 on the scene you wish to magnify The movie is paused Press 4 Q on the zoom button Each time you press the button the image is enlarged up to four times The following operations can be performed during playback Four way controller a lt gt Moves the position to be magnified Zoom button 4 Makes the image bigger Zoom button 444 Makes the image smaller Press the OK button Press the four way controller A You can playback the movie after having it enlarged Bunip3 6unsjeq yoeqheld 107 ag 2 lt os D Q A is o 2 5 amp es m 2 5 amp 108 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode Shooting information can be displayed on th
84. ming For trimming images and saving them as separate __ p 127 H images Copy Sp sig i imags and For copying files from the built in memory totheSD _ 134 Bsa 9 Memory Card and vice versa P sound Color Filter For processing images using the color filter B amp W p 128 3 aoe For adjusting the brightness of images using afilter p 129 Movie Edit For editing movies p 131 Voice F OT Memo For adding a voice memo to an image p 102 For protecting images and sounds to avoid om Protect accidental erasure p 114 For printing images from a DPOF compatible printer __ ey OROE or at a printing service pitte Start up Optio ES screen For setting the Start up screen Green p 136 suonesado uowwo o A gt Q y Q c D o Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Changing the Mode Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing back or deleting images Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode To change from Capture mode to Playback mode press the Playback button To change from Playback mode to Capture mode press the Playback button or press the shutter release button halfway Selecting the Capture Mode Pressing the QUICK button activates the Green mode Other capture modes are selected from the Mode Palette p 43 Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode You can display shooting information on the LCD monit
85. n when the camera is in focus Press the shutter release button fully The self timer is engaged and the self timer lamp lights for about seven seconds The picture is taken approximately three seconds after the OD self timer lamp starts to blink The self timer is engaged and the picture is taken approximately two seconds after the self timer lamp starts to blink Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the self timer is running The countdown is displayed on the LCD monitor when you press the shutter release button e To cancel the self timer press the MENU button while the second count is displayed Taking Pictures of Yourself p 51 Troubleshooting Subject is not in focus p 157 Using the Remote Control Unit optional You can switch the Drive mode to Remote Control mode and take pictures using the remote control unit E or F optional Taking Pictures Using the Remote Control 1 zi Press the four way controller 4 in Capture mode to display i or i on the LCD monitor The self timer lamp blinks slowly and the camera is ready to take the picture 51 24 2005 Press the shutter release button 120 on the remote control unit iss The self timer lamp blinks quickly and the picture is taken after approximately three seconds i The picture is taken immediately Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the self timer lamp
86. nction when the camera is turned off e The zoom position setting in the digital zoom range will not be saved even if Zoom Position is set to w On in Memory 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Memory 3 Press the four way controller gt The Memory menu appears 4 Use the four way controller 4 Y to choose an item 5 Use the four way controller lt gt to select w On or Press the shutter release button halfway taRec Mode EV Compensation Movie Digital Zoom Aux AF Light Instant Review Memory Lit gt MENU Exit Flash 4 Memory vi Drive Mode Focus Mode Zoom Position MF White Balance Off MENU Exit The camera is ready to take the picture Registering Functions in User Mode Functions set with the Capture mode on USER will be registered in User mode Functions Registered in User Mode Items Registered in User Mode Default Setting Page Flashmoe Auto pv Drive mode Single image p 64 Focus mode Autofocus p 72 Zoom position Wide angle p 68 Manual focus position Infinity p 73 Changing the focusing area Center p 74 Shooting information display Normal p 46 Recorded Pixels 5M p 76 Quality Level tok p 78 White balance AWB auto p 80
87. ne Austria Former Soviet Netherlands Kazakhstan Greece Sweden z Union Denmark Germany Norway Hungary Finland France Belarus Belgium Rumania Russia U K v Spain v v Switzerland Poland Portugal v peveis Bune gt wW lt Asia Taiwan Japan v Sri Lanka Maldives v Nepal Bangladesh Mongolia Vietnam v India Indonesia Pakistan Macau v Thailand v v Korea viv Philippines y s i a sd a s Singapore Hong Kong viv lt s lt S China v Malaysia vvv 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 Chile v Argentina v Middle East Israel Iran NII Kuwait lt lt Jordan lt Africa Canary Islands Guinea Mozambique Morocco Kenya South Africa Algeria v SS SN Egypt Vs lt Zambia Tanzania vw To power outlet e 4 2 3 AC plug cord Q 7 onal ry D Q lt symbols Z 3 AC adapter Using the AC Adapter optional If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC use of the AC adapter D AC8 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
88. ng Playing Back Sound You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode 4 5 Press the gt Playback button in the Voice Recording mode Use the four way controller 4 gt 7 100 0012 to choose the recording to play al back J Press the four way controller 4 00 00 11 Playback starts 00 00 14 O 5 24 2005 e The following operations can be 12 00 performed during playback Four way controller 4 Pauses playback Press again to resume playback If there are no recorded indexes Four way controller 4 Rewinds about five seconds Four way controller gt Advances about five seconds If there are recorded indexes Four way controller 4 Plays back starting from the previous index Four way controller gt Plays back starting from the next index Length of recording Zoom button 4 Increases the volume Zoom button 444 Reduces the volume Press the four way controller v Playback stops Press the gt Playback button The camera switches to the Voice Recording mode If you entered the Playback mode from Capture mode the camera will switch to Capture mode in Step 5 To continue recording turn the camera off then turn it on again in the Voice Recording mode p 33 punos Jo yoeqAejq pue Buipiosey Adding a Voice Memo You can add a voice memo to a captured image Recording a Voice Memo 1 Enter the Playback mode and use th
89. ng 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 When you purchase the SD Memory Card access the PENTAX website and confirm beforehand if they have compatibility with your camera Inquiries on the card compatibility can also be answered by your nearest PENTAX service center Image Size and Quality Choose the image size and quality best suited to your purpose Higher quality levels and numbers of recorded pixels produce clearer images for printing but the resulting increase in data volume reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken When you choose 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 p ues Buiey Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level on the 49 Rec Mode menu How to Set the Menus p 38 Selecting the Recorded Pixels p 76 Selecting the Quality Level p 78 e Appropriate Sizes According to Use 5M 2560x1920 Printing images with high resolution settings in your printer 4M 2304x1728 Printing at A4 size or larger Editing and processing images 3M 2048x1536 2M 1600x1200 1024 1024x768 Pr
90. ng the mode selected on the screen in Capture Guide Display mode the status of the four way controller and assignment p 150 of the QUICK button Reset For returning the camera settings to defaults p 151 Operating the Mode Palette Once you press the MODE button the Mode Palette appears on the LCD monitor You can edit an image or change the settings of the camera How to operate the Mode Palette The guide display is indicated while using the Mode Palette 1 Press the MODE button In Capture mode the Capture Mode Palette appears and in Playback mode the Playback Mode Palette appears QO 2 Usethe four way controller A V lt gt to choose an S item 2 3 Press the OK button The screen for each mode appears 5 o Mode Palette List Capture Mode Palette F A L m u Ra amp x U a B A B PM use Program 0k OK Icon ltem Description Page P Program mode The basic picture taking mode p 50 A Night Scene mode Lets you take dark scenes such as night views p 54 ye Movie mode Lets you take movies and sound p 55 Panorama Assist Lets you take a number of images to be joined into mm node a panorama picture using the software supplied p 57 with the camera aN Landscape Lets you capture the natural colors of landscape v mode views 2 Flower mode Lets you take brightly colored flower pictures S Lets you take portraits with spatial effect by p
91. 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 on another camera Refer to Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built in Memory p 138 for instructions on formatting Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable The data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is deleted 1 when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user 2 when the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference 3 when the card has not been used for a long time 4 when the card is ejected the AC adapter is disconnected or the battery is removed while the data on the card is being recorded or accessed The SD Memory Card has a limited service life If it is not used for a long time the data on the card may become unreadable Be sure to make a backup of important data on a PC Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference Avoid using or stori
92. notice n PictBridge Manual before using the camera 57515 Copyright PENTAX Corporation 2005 01 200505 Printed in Philippines Thank you for buying 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 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 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 ill
93. nter the Playback mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image movie or sound to protect 2 Press the MODE button The Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select O Protect 4 Press the OK button The Protect screen appears Protecting Images Movies and Sounds 5 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Select Image and Sound 6 Press the OK button 7 8 emo A Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Protect Press the OK button 100 0010 c E e Select Unprotect in Step 7 to cancel the Protect setting If the image is protected the o icon appears when the image movie or sound is played back Protecting All Images movies and Sounds You can protect all the images movies and sounds 5 6 o Use the four way controller 4 Y to select All Images and Sounds Press the OK button The Protect all images amp sounds message appears MENU ES ok FOKS Use the four way controller 4 Y S to select Protect on Bs Prote ect mages Press the OK button and sounds Select Unprotect in Step 7 to cancel the Protect setting on all the images movies and sounds Even protected images movies and sounds will be deleted by formatting the SD Memory Card or built in memory Bunip3 bunejeq yoeqheld 115 Viewing Images ona TV By u
94. 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 S5z Contact person Customer Service Manager Date and Place June 2005 Colorado A AC Adapter 19 Auto Power Off 149 Autofocus mode 72 Auxiliary AF light 87 AV Cable s 44 cccuse esa san es 116 B Battery 2 c etc ieee crea es 14 Battery Level Indicator 16 Battery card cover 11 14 Best senpia bria oaia 23 Better eie eee da tiene
95. oftware CD ROM AV cable strap operating manual Power Supply Battery Charger D BC8 AC Adapter D AC8 optional Rated input AC100 240V 50Hz 60Hz AC100 240V 50Hz 60Hz Rated output DC 4 2 V 630 mA DC 4 5 V 2 A External dimensions 88 x 46 x 26 5 mm 90 x 43 5 x 26 5 mm Weight 61g 122g 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 P
96. om the following three functions Green Mode p 49 Initialize Rec Mode p 99 and Fn Setting p 90 O Rec Mode 7 Recorded Pixels EET Quality Level xx White Balance AWB Focusing Area AE Metering YO Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit Setting the Image Sharpness You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y O Rec Mode g A gt Q g a D oO to select Sharpness Color Mode Full Color 3 Use the four way controller lt gt Guck buson Green Mode to adjust sharpness SENET To soften the contours choose and to Contrast sharpen the contours choose WENU Exit 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready to take the picture Ia The Sharpness setting is saved when the camera is turned off o A Ss Q y 2 D o O Rec Mode 7 Recorded Pixels MEI Quality Level xx White Balance AWB Focusing Area AE Metering YO Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit Setting the Color Saturation You can set the color saturation 1 O N A Press the MENU button in Capture mode The Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller a V to select Saturation Use the four way controller 4 gt to adjust satu
97. on ree The voice memo is deleted Select Delete in Step 3 above to delete both the image and the voice memo is Setting the Quick Delete Function When the Quick Delete function is set to On the Delete screen appears with Delete already selected ae 2 lt os D x A is 2 5 co m 2 5 amp 112 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU button in Playback mode The fi Set up menu appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select Quick Delete Use the four way controller lt gt to select w On Off Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready to take pictures Deleting All Images You can delete all the images movies and sounds at once auto Once deleted images movies or sounds cannot be restored 1 Enter the Playback mode and press the QUICK button twice Pees The Delete All screen appears and sounds 2 Use the four way controller 4 to an select Delete all 3 Press the OK button me EIER All the images and sounds will be deleted y You cannot delete protected o n images movies or sounds esp 114 Bunip3 6unsjeq oeqheld 113 E a 2 lt os D A is o 2 5 EN m 2 5 amp 114 Protecting Images Movies and Sounds from Deletion Protect You can protect images movies and sounds from being accidentally deleted 1 E
98. on activates to reduce noise auto The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes To prevent camera shake secure the camera on a tripod or other surface Taking Movies Movie Mode This mode enables you to take movies and sound Press the MODE button in Capture mode The Mode Palette appears E w Y amp Program Use the four way controller A V lt P to select Y Movie mode Press the OK button The following shooting information appears onthe LCD monitor and the camera is ready to take movies 1 Movie mode icon 2 Flash Off icon 3 Card Built in memory 4 Recordable time Press the shutter release button Shooting starts You can change the size of the image using the zoom button 4 makes the subject bigger 444 makes the subject smaller Press the shutter release button Shooting ends D A g m amp O User 2 A Q g z iv oO soinjold Burye 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 KIR The flash will not discharge in Movie mode Continuous shooting is not possible in Movie mode Sound cannot be recorded when Time lapse Movie is set to On Only Pan Focus mode norm
99. operation on the QUICK button i Default Green Movie Other tenn Description Setting mode Mode Modes Page Recorded For selecting the number Pixels of pixels 5M No 640x480 Yes p 76 For selecting the image Quality Level compression ratio kk No No Yes p 78 For adjusting the color White A AWB balance according to No Yes Yes 80 Balance lighting 9 Auto P Focusing For changing the area of Area the autofocus Multiple Ne Ne Yes p 82 For setting the metering T N y y AE Metering method to determine the DE o es es p exposure Multi segment Sensitivity For setting the sensitivity AUTO No No Yes p 85 EV For adjusting the Compensation oe between 2 0 0 0 No Yes Yes p 86 Time F For setting the frame rate Smee when recording movies Off No Yes No p 70 3 For switching to the Movie mode from the 7 iff Capture mode by on No Yes Yes po pressing the four way P controller Y aj For taking digital zoom wy Digital Zoom pictures On No Yes Yes p 68 For taking pictures with w Aux AF Light auxiliary AF light On No No Yes p 87 Instant For setting the Instant Review Review time 1 sec No No Yes p 88 For saving the shooting Memory function settings when No Yes Yes p 96 the camera is turned off Color Mode For selecting a color filter Full color No Yes Yes p 89 For registering functions Fn Setting on the four way controller
100. or when taking puron The display mode can be changed by pressing the OK ISPLAY button Normal Display Shooting information is displayed when the power is turned on 1 Capture mode 2 Flash mode 3 Drive mode 4 Focus mode 5 Focus frame 6 Card Built in memory 7 Battery indicator 8 Remaining number of recordable images 9 Date and time 10 Aperture 11Shutter 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 and the vertical axis shows the number of pixels 1 Recorded Pixels 2 Quality Level 3 White Balance 4 AE Metering 5 Sensitivity 6 Histogram Guide Display The grids divided into three parts are displayed 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 modes are changed such as the flash mode the mode you have changed appears for a few seconds Saving the Display Mode p 96 sainjolg BulyeL Q 4 2 A Q as 2 i o Using Histogram A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image on the horizontal axis and the number of pixels on the vertical axis distribution chart of the brightness The histogram will help you detect the brightness of the image you have taken For instance the graph peak tends to appear on t
101. ording to the Shooting Scene Picture O EAEE E E T RO detent peeves ns T 51 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes Night Scene Mode iise rih ein a 54 Taking Movies Movie Mode s ssssssnsnssnrnsrssnrnrnsrsrernrsrnrnrnsrsinenenne 55 Taking Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist ModE iiini 57 Taking Pictures with Special Effect 59 Using Preset Function Settings User Mode Using the Self Timer 0 eee 3 Using the Remote Control Unit optional eee 65 Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Mode eee eee eee eee eeeneee Using the Zoom to Change the Subject Size Taking Time lapse MOVICS 0 cece eee ee eee terete tetas taste tae teeeee Setting the Shooting FUNCTIONS ccseseseeseesseeseeseeseeseeseeseesaeneeneenes Selecting the Focus Mode Selecting the Flash Mode Selecting the Recorded Pixels Selecting the Quality Level Adjusting the White Balance Changing the Focusing Area 0 cc cece eee eect eens Setting the Light Metering Mode to Determine the Exposure Setting the Sensitivity 00 o ace eeee nee neeneeeneaeee Setting the Exposure EV Compensation i Setting the Auxiliary AF Light 000 00 87 Setting the Instant Review Time i Setting the Color Mode Color Mode ecceeceeeceeeeeereeeteeeteeeereeeees 89 Registering Frequently Used Functions FIMSOUting a AT a a oa aae daa GA NAAA E aa DEAT 90 Setting the QUICK Button
102. own the four way controller A V to focus quickly Changing the Focusing Point In Focusing Area mode you can change the focusing point by moving the focus frame 1 Ings Focusing Area mode press the four way controller Av lt P Moves the focus frame Focusing area 2 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame is fixed in its new position Press the OK button again to change the setting of the focusing area Troubleshooting Subject is not in focus p 157 IA When you use the Focusing Area mode with the comment space make sure that the focus frame and the comment space do not overlap one another p 62 soinjolg uyeL Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes No Auto The flash discharges automatically depending on the light icon conditions The flash will not discharge regardless of the brightness 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 Auto This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by eq red eve reduction the light from the flash being reflected in the subject s eyes y The flash discharges automatically Flash On This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by red eye reduction the light from the flash being reflected in the subject s eyes y The flash will discharge regardless of l
103. pears an Select printing mode Print Al Print One ok OK Bunipz 6unsjeq yoeqheld Printing Single Images 1 oO N a 2 lt o D fal is o 2 5 m 2 5 co 122 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Print One Press the OK button The Print this image screen appears Print One Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to choose the image to print Use the four way controller 4 Y to choose the number of copies You can print up to 99 copies Use the QUICK button to choose whether to insert the date or not w On The date will be imprinted Off The date will not be imprinted Press the OK button The print settings confirmation screen appears To print the image according to the print settings press the OK button To change the print settings go to Step 7 Press the QUICK button The Change setting screen appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select Paper size an Select printing mode Change setting n aki Paper size Setting gt O Use the four way controller lt gt to choose the paper size You can choose the print size from among 12 sizes Setting printer setting Card L 2L Postcard 100x150 4 x6 8 x10 Letter 11 x17 A4 or A3 You cannot select a size that is not available with the printer you are using 10 Repeat Steps 7 to 8 to set Paper Type Quality and Border Sta
104. pecified 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 lightning 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 electrical shock e 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
105. r gt the image becomes brighter step by step and each time you press the four way controller 4 the image becomes darker step by step The brightness is selected between 2 0EV and 2 0EV by 1 3EV step Press the OK button Bunipz bunsjeq 9eqheld ag 2 lt os D x is o 2 5 amp m 2 5 co 130 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Overwrite or Save as Press the OK bution The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original Editing Movies You can select a frame from a recorded movie to save as a still picture divide a movie into two or cut and stitch movies together You cannot edit a movie unless the original movie lasts more than five seconds 1 Use the four way controller lt gt in Playback mode to select a movie to edit 2 Press the MODE button The Mode Palette appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 Y lt gt to select 39 Movie Edit 4 Press the OK button The Movie Edit screen appears Choose the editing function that you want to use Movie Edit ma S a Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture 5 Use the four way controller 4 V to select Save as Still image 6 Press the OK button Save essin maoe j The screen for choosing a frame appears Movie Edit Cut and Stitch MENU lt 5 0K OK
106. r 4 to select Delete and pressing the OK button Press the Playback button again or press the shutter release button halfway to return to the Capture mode 100 0010 e The last picture taken appears on the LCD monitor when you switch to the Playback mode e You can enlarge the image except a rotated image displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the zoom button If there are no images stored the No image and sound message appears Zoom Display p 104 Deleting a Single Image Movie or Sound p 111 Common Operations Turning the Camera On and Off Power indicator Power switch Playback button 1 Press the power switch The power indicator is illuminated by a green light The lens extends and the camera turns on in the Capture mode The camera is ready to take pictures by pressing the shutter release button Press the A Playback button to switch to the Playback mode and view pictures while the lens is extended Hold down the DA Playback button for more than two seconds to activate the Playback mode with the lens retracted 2 Press the power switch again The camera turns off suoleiodQ uowwog o Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode p 46 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 Playbac
107. r Save as Press the OK button The movie cut and stitched is saved Bunipa 6unsjeq oeqheld Copying Files 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 MODE button in Playback mode oo Press the OK button Be sure to turn the camera off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card is The Mode Palette appears u 2 Use the four way controller a 4 v lt lis a gz Copy a Wf D image and souna Q A The Copy image and sound screen y a Ea appears Choose the copying method you on gt amp amp want to use Copy image and sound OK a m Q Co 134 To Copy Files from the Built in Memory to the SD Memory Card 4 Use the four way controller 4 Y Copy image and sound to select B E and press the OK button D gt D Cancel All the files are copied to the SD Memory Card To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built in Memory 4 5 memo Use the four way controller 4 V to select Ea gt B and press the OK button Use the four way controller
108. r way controller lt A gt Changes the focus mode as follows p 72 W gt Macro mode p 72 Super Macro mode p 72 Pan Focus mode p 72 Infinity Landscape mode p 72 Manual Focus mode p 73 Focusing Area mode p 74 amp Selects self timer mode continuous shooting mode and remote control mode 4 lt Changes the flash mode p 75 OK Display button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor p 46 MODE button Displays the Capture Mode Palette p 43 MENU button Displays the 48 Rec Mode and i Set up menus p 38 a000 O Playback Mode QUICK tbutton Deletes the image displayed on the LCD monitor p 111 44 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 109 Press Q to enlarge the image in single image display Press 44 E3 to return to the previous display p 104 D Playback button Switches to Capture mode When switched to the Capture mode by pressing the B Playback button in Voice Recording mode pressing the Playback button again switches to the Voice Recording mode Four way controller For playing back still images suoljeiado uowwog lt gt Displays the previous or next image in single image display p 30 Y Rotates the image in single image display p 31 4 V lt P Moves the display area of the enlarged
109. ration To reduce the saturation choose and to increase the saturation choose Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready to take the picture O Rec Mode Color Mode Full Color Fn Setting Quick Button Green Mode Sharpness Saturation E gt Contrast ze MENU Exit i The Saturation setting is saved when the camera is turned off O Rec Mode z Recorded Pixels MEI Quality Level xx White Balance AWB Focusing Area AE Metering YO Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit Setting the Image Contrast You can set the image contrast 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Contrast G Rec Mode Color Mode Full Color g A Ss Q g a D oO 3 Use the four way controller 4 gt Ao eein Green Mode Sharpness E to adjust contrast Satuation B To reduce the contrast choose and to Contrast _ E m increase the contrast choose WENUJExit 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready to take the picture i The Contrast setting is saved when the camera is turned off Saving the Settings Saving the Menu Items Memory You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the camera is turned off If you select w On the settings will be saved in the status they were
110. ressed 1 Press the four way controller 4 in Capture mode to display 2 on the LCD monitor 2 Press the shutter release button halfway gt 5 24 2005 12 00 The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus 3 Press the shutter release button fully Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button You can continue shooting until the SD Memory Card or the built in memory is full The interval will vary according to the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level settings auton The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode mode image Continuous shooting is not available for Movie or Panorama Assist The focus exposure and white balance are locked with the first sainjoig BulyeL soinjoig uyel gt Using the Zoom to Change the Subject Size You can use the zoom to change the size of the subject and take pictures in Tele or Wide mode M1 Press the zoom bution in Capture mode 4 Tele makes the subject bigger 444 Wide makes the subject smaller When the digital zoom function is disabled you can take pictures at up to three times magnification using the optical zoom When the digital zoom function is enabled you can further enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equivalent to 12 times When di
111. s case the Initial Settings or Date Adjust screen will appear next time you turn the camera on You can change the settings on the menu Refer to the pages below for details Language Changing the Display Language p 145 City World Time Setting the World Time p 143 Date and Time Changing the Date and Time p 141 The video output format is automatically set in conjunction with the language you have chosen as listed below If the output format is different from the one used in your country or region change the format following the steps in Changing the Video Output Format p 146 Language Video Output Format English English NTSC French Frangais PAL German Deutsch PAL Spanish Espa ol PAL Italian Italiano PAL Sweden Svenska PAL Netherlands Nederlands PAL Russian Pycckui PAL Korean 1304 NTSC Chinese traditional H3Z3x 8 PAL Chinese simplified Hx PAL Japanese NTSC Q J Co 2 D D Q ues IND o Taking Still Pictures Power switch Shutter release button QUICK button LCD monitor Zoom button The simplest procedure for taking still pictures is described below The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions 1 Press the power switch The camera turns on 2 Confirm the subject and shooting if 7 HNI w RNE information on the LCD mon
112. s eed 23 Brightness Filter 129 Cc Capture Mode 34 Capture Mode Palette 43 Color Filters 128 Color Saturation 94 Comment Space 62 Continuous Shooting 67 D Date and Time 141 DC input terminal 11 Default Setting 41 Delete All Images 113 Delete Images 111 DISPLAY button 12 Display Language 145 DPOF Seis kneapakaea en aaia 118 E Exposure 20 55 86 F FAS Mc ee aa Eaa aaia 11 Flash Mode 75 Flash status lamp 11 29 Fa Setting suc rrcireranrarrs 90 Focus frame 29 Focus Mode 72 Focus status lamp 11 29 Focusing Area 82 Format e aeae aa ee cea a 138 Four way controller 12 34 35 G GOOd soies anea o heed 23 Green Mode 49 Guide Display 150 H Home Time 143 l Image Contrast 95 Image quality 23 78 Image Sharpness 93 Image Size 2 0 0 23 Infinity Landscape mode 72 Initial Settings 25 Instant Review 29 88 L LCD monitor 11 LENS scac0 ov ete dv adgeaeds de 11 Light Metering mode 83 M Macro mode 72 Manual Focus mode 72 MOMOLy scientist eins
113. s follows A Recorded Pixels EV Compensation lt White Balance and gt Sensitivity e You can assign only one function to each key e The functions you can assign are as follows Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity EV Compensation Sharpness Saturation Contrast Off L memo o A Ss Q g Q oO no o A gt Q as 2 D o A Rec Mode_ DE Recorded Pixels BEI Quality Level xx White Balance AWB Focusing Area AE Metering K Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit Setting the QUICK Button You can register a function on the QUICK button The function can be activated simply by pressing the QUICK button Registering a Function 1 a A W N Kem Press the MENU button in Capture O Rec Mode mode Color Mode Full Color Fn Setting The 3 Rec Mode menu appears Guiciabaven Green Mode Sharpness Press the four way controller Saato ES A Y to select Quick Button Contrast Press the four way controller gt C The pull down menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select the function you want to register Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready to take the picture e For the initial setting the Green Mode for easy operation is registered e You can assign only one function to the QUICK button You can choose fr
114. s ready to take the picture Memory Off MENU Cancel OK The Instant Review setting is saved when the camera is turned off O Rec Mode 7 Recorded Pixels EEI Quality Level xx White Balance AWB Focusing Area AE Metering YO Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit Setting the Color Mode Color Mode You can choose the color from Full color B amp W and Sepia 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Color Mode 3 Press the four way controller gt The pull down menu appears 4 Use the four way controller A Y to change the Color mode 5 Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready to take the picture Tend based on the Color mode setting aRec Mode i Color Mode _ Full Color Fn Setting Quick Button Green Mode Sharpness Saturation E Contrast i MENU Exit Rec Mode Li Color Mode Full Color Fn Setting Quick Button Sepia Sharpness E Saturation EJ i Contrast menu Cancel OK e You can set the Color mode both for still images and movies e When selecting the picture mode the effect of the picture mode is sainjolg BulyeL O Rec Mode z Recorded Pixels EET Quality Level xx White Balance AWB Focusing Area AE Metering YO Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit Registering
115. screen will appear When either the MENU button MODE button OK Display button or the four way controller A Y is pressed will be displayed on the LCD monitor This icon means that your operation is invalid Taking Still Pictures p 28 k O N Setting the Functions Program Mode In Program mode the camera automatically sets the shutter speed O and aperture for taking still pictures However you can select other functions such as the Flash mode or Continuous Shooting mode 1 Press the MODE button in Capture mode a The Mode Palette appears 2 2 Use the four way controller g 4 Y lt P to select Program oun g mode a a O w 3 Press the OK button w H a B 4 Set the functions you want to use amp user i Program ok OK Refer to Setting the Shooting Functions p 72 95 for details of how to set the functions 5 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 The picture is taken Taking Still Pictures p 28 Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene Picture Mode You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene There are 10 available modes in Picture mode 4 A Landscape
116. sed on another camera Refer to Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built in Memory p 138 for instructions on formatting 1 Open the battery card cover Slide the battery card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and flip the cover open 2 InsertanSD 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 The number of recordable images varies depending on the capacity of the SD Memory Card or built in memory and the selected image size and quality p 23 paueis Bumy payeys umag o Data Backup Very occasionally data stored in the built in memory becomes unreadable As a backup measure we recommend that you download important data to a PC or store the data in a medium other than the built in memory 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 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 J f Care should be taken if you remove the SD Memory Card SD immediately after using the camera as the card may be hot Do
117. select B B Al A Color Maintains original colored text Neg Color Reverses colored text B amp W Turns colored text black white Neg B amp W Reverses black white text 5 Press the OK button The text mode is selected and the camera is ready to take the picture 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 the Neg Color B amp W or Neg B amp W the color you have selected in Color Mode on the A Rec Mode menu is not reflected in your picture y memo sainjolg BulyeL 4 o A Ss Q y 2 S D o Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes Night Scene Mode You can take pictures of dark scenes such as nightscapes with the appropriate settings 1 Press the MODE button in Capture mode The Mode Palette appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y lt gt to select A Night 3 a Scene mode A amp O amp 3 Press the OK button w a p 4 Press the shutter release button 3 S us halfway Night Scene 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 i Total recording time will be longer when the picture is taken at slower shutter speed approximately 1 4 second or slower because the noise reducti
118. sing the AV cable you can capture and play back images ona TV or other equipment with a video IN jack Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable K 1 Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable 2 Connect the other end of the AV cable to the image 7 input terminal and sound input terminal on the TV 5 When using stereo sound equipment insert the sound terminal into the 3 L white terminal 9 3 Turn the TV and camera on 2 a Changing the Video Output Format p 146 m If you intend to use the camera for a long time use of the AC a adapter D AC8 optional is recommended Refer to the operating manual for the TV or equipment to which the camera is connected To view images on a TV with several video inputs display on it the video input connected to the camera referring to the operating manual for the TV e While the camera is connected to the TV the LCD monitor of the camera will be turned off 116 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 1 Playback button 2 Press the Shutter button or the zoom button of the remote control unit Shutter button displays the next image Zoom button displays the previous image auto As there is no zoom button on the remote control unit F only an operation us
119. t The Special Effect consists of a posterization filter that takes posterization type pictures a soft filter that produces soft contoured pictures a slim filter that produces a slim effect and a comment space function that creates a small space in a picture as a comment space Futon You cannot use the digital zoom in Special Effect mode Taking Pictures Using the Posterization filter Posterization is an effect that uses a limited range of color tones and enables you to take posterization type pictures 1 2 Press the MODE button in Capture mode The Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select g Special Effect Press the OK button The Special Effect screen appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select Posterization o A gt Q as Q D 2 Press the OK button Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor will S light green when the camera is in focus 5242005 200 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken with the Posterization filter Taking Pictures using the Soft Filter You can take pictures with a soft lens effect 4 S N Pld uryeL O1 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select amp Soft Filter Press the OK button Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green
120. t from the printer A data error message has been sent from the printer Paper stuck in a printer The paper in the printer has jammed xipueddy gt ke Ss 5 x 156 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Camera will not turn on Battery is not installed Battery is installed incorrectly Battery power is low Check battery is installed If not install battery Check orientation of battery Reinsert battery making sure that the battery matches the label inside the battery compartment p 14 Insert a charged battery or use the AC adapter No image on the LCD monitor LCD monitor is set to OFF in Voice Recording mode Press OK Display button to turn LCD monitor on Image is displayed but is hard to see Image on LCD monitor may be hard to see when taking pictures outside in sunlight Shutter will not release Flash is charging When flash status lamp blinks red flash is charging and no pictures can be taken Lamp lights red when charging is completed No available space on SD Memory Card or in built in memory Insert SD Memory Card with available space or delete unwanted images p 21 111 Recording Wait until recording is finished Picture is dark Subject is too far away in a dark environment such as a night scene Picture becomes dark if subject is too far away Take picture within range of flash
121. tBridge or a computer Select USB Connection on the ti Set up menu Press the four way controller gt The pull down menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select PC or PictBridge Press the gt Playback button The camera is ready to play back images Changing the Video Output Format You can select the output format NTSC or PAL for taking or playing back images on a TV 1 Select Video Out on the ti 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 Choose the video output format to match the output format of the TV 4 Press the A Playback button The camera is ready to play back images A Ne Date Adjust World Time Language S aa English USB Connection PC MENU Exit Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by five levels 1 Select Brightness Level on the ti Set up menu 2 Use the four way controller lt gt to adjust the brightness Moving the slider leftwards makes the LCD monitor darker and moving rightwards makes it brighter 3 Press the Playback button The camera is ready to play back images 72 5 a o 147 7 wn Z 5 a o 148 How to recall the fi Set up menu O Rec Mode v MENU Recorded Pixels MEI Quality Level
122. tart up screen is on the screen User is indicated on the upper right corner of the screen press the QUICK button If the camera is turned off in the Green mode the Green mode start up screen will appear next time the camera is turned on The Green mode start up screen cannot be changed 2 D amp D LEZA wn 5 e o 138 How to recall the fi Set up menu Shutter release button MENU gt O Rec Mode v Recorded Pixels MEI Quality Level x White Balance AWB Focusing Area AE Metering oO Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit Four way controller OK button MENU button Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built in Memory Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card if you are using a card and all the data in the built in memory if there is no 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 Formatting will delete protected data too Be careful Select Format on the i Set up menu Press the four way controller gt The Format screen appears Use the four way controller 4 to select Format Format All data deleted Format Canel Press the OK button Canc
123. the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet apareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada xipuaddy Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We PENTAX IMAGING COMPANY A Division
124. tton in Capture mode The Mode Palette appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 V lt P to select Bad Panorama Assist mode o A gt Q g m D oO 3 Press the OK button 4 Use the four way controller to choose the direction in which the images will be joined lt Joins the images at the left gt Joins the images at the right 4 Joins the images at the top v Joins the images at the bottom The example shows the images when gt is selected 4 o A Ss as 2 D o aN Lom if Take the first image Press the shutter release button to take the first image The right edge of the image appears in half transparent form on the left of the LCD monitor 5124 2005H 1200 Move the camera to the right and take the second image Move the camera until the half transparent image and the actual view overlap and press the shutter release button Repeat Steps 5 and 6 to take the third and subsequent images Press the OK button The screen returns to Step 4 To cancel Panorama Assist mode change to another mode The camera cannot join the images Use the panorama software supplied with the camera ACDSee for PENTAX ACD photostitcher Refer to ACDSee for PENTAX Users Guide for instructions on creating panorama pictures e Continuous shooting is not possible in Panorama Assist mode Taking Pictures with Special Effec
125. tus When the Paper Size is set to amp Setting images are printed according to the printer settings Paper Type with more support higher quality paper Quality with more indicate higher print quality 11 Press the OK button twice The image is printed according to the settings Press the MENU button to cancel printing Printing All Images 1 Use the four way controller 4 V to select Print All 2 Press the OK button The Print All screen appears Use the four way controller lt gt to check the images and make sure you want to print them all 3 Set the number of copies the setting of the date imprint and confirm the print setting To set these items refer to Steps 4 to 11 on Printing Single Images pages 122 to 123 Change setting Bunipa 6unsjeq oeqAeld 123 Printing Using the DPOF Settings 1 Use the four way controller A Y to select Print W DPOF settings 2 Press the OK button The Print W DPOF Settings screen N appears Print Maeda ae p Use the four way controller lt gt to check r E the images and the print settings 3 Set the number of copies the setting of the date imprint and confirm the print setting To set these items refer to Steps 4 to 11 on Printing Single Images pages 122 to 123 Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer Disconnect the camera from the printer when you have finished printing AC 100 0010 1 Turn the c
126. uipment 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 gt kej ke o 5 2 gt kej ke 5 2 x 162 This warranty policy does not affect the customer s statutory rights The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy Therefore we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy C The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community 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
127. um ion batteries as the charger may overheat or be damaged as a result Ifthe battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator blinks the battery may be faulty Replace with a new battery 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 150 min Movie recording time Approx 70 min Sound recording time Approx 250 min The number of recordable images are based on CIPA standard measurement and may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions auto 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 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 fm symbol on the LCD monitor fm litgreen Adequate power remains L my litgreen Battery is running low L Cy lityellow Battery is running very low L Cl litred Battery is exhausted L Battery depleted The camera will turn off after the message appears e Rec
128. uminate 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 The SD logo is a trademark e All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners 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 Regarding PictBridge 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 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 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
129. unction other than Initialize Rec Mode to the QUICK button p 92 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 2 3 Power indicator 1 4 Microphone 1 Press the power switch for more 2 1 than two seconds or press the power switch while pressing the OK button The power indicator lights red The recordable time appears on the LCD monitor SHUTTER Start 1 Remaining recordable time 2 Recording time 2 Press the shutter release button Recording starts The flash status lamp lights during recording 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 3 Press the shutter release button Recording stops The remaining recordable time appears 4 To exit Voice Recording mode turn the camera off J oO Q e Q 2 Ss Q a 2 lt o 2 fe x e h wn fo c Ss Q 100 I When you press the power switch the lens extends then retracts immediately and the camera enters 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 recordi
130. utton is released Playback button Switches to Playback mode p 33 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 displays the 48 Rec Mode menu When pressed before playback displays the ti Set up menu p 38 suoljeiado uowwog suoijeiado uowwog Setting the Menus When you press the MENU button the menus appear on the LCD monitor You can set functions save the settings and change the camera settings on these menus How to Set the Menus When you are making settings from a menu a guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor 1 Press the MENU button The 48 Rec Mode menu appears when you display the menu from Capture mode and the ti Set up menu appears when you display the menu from Playback mode The selected area is highlighted Press the four way controller lt gt Changes the menu screen Use the four way controller 4 V to choose an item Moves the highlight up or down 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 with the current camera settings Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the setting The setting changes each time the four way controller 4 Y is pressed To Save the Setting
131. 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 Deleting Images Movies and Sounds Deleting a Single Image Movie or Sound You can delete a single image movie or sound Futon Once deleted images movies or sounds cannot be restored 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image movie or sound to delete Press the QUICK button The Delete screen appears Use the four way controller A to select Delete Press the OK button The image movie or sound is deleted N i i You can also delete images from Instant Review p 88 You cannot delete protected o n images movies or sounds e p 114 If Quick Delete is set to On in the fi Set up menu Step 3 can be omitted p 112 Bunipz bunsjeq oeqAeld 111 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 choose an image with a voice memo to delete Press the QUICK button 1100 0010 Ce The Delete screen appears Use the four way controller 4 to aru select Delete sound eo Delete Cancel Press the OK butt
132. ycling Batteries OY This symbol indicates that the battery is recyclable ez Cover the terminals with insulating tape and take the battery to a store displaying this symbol Li ion 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 18 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 paues Buen Adapter plug auto Use of an off the shelf transformer may lead to defective operation Unplug the adapter plug from the power outlet when the battery charger is not in use Type A B BF C S n EON EEO ORO 5 it CD ee m gt oa olla AN Z o aUa cS qb as a amp 2 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 Ukrai

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