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Pentax Optio X Digital Camera User Manual

1. Item Default Setting Memory ies Page Setting 9 Format p 142 Volume 3 Yes Yes Start up Sound Off Yes Yes Sound Shutter Sound 1 Yes Yes p 144 Operation Sound 1 Yes Yes Self timer Sound On Yes Yes According to Date Style date default setting Yes No F According to Date Date Style time default setting Yes No m Adjust i P jus Date According to Yes No default setting According to ame default setting ves Ne World Time setting Off Yes Yes Destination City ara Yes No wee Same as World Destination DST Yes No Time Hometown p 146 ccording to Hometown City default siting Yes No According to Hometown DST default setting Yes No L According to Yes No 31 anguagel Ar default setting P Folder Name Normal Yes Yes p 148 Change Start up Screen On Yes Yes p 150 cara Start up Screen Image Optio Logo screen Yes Yes 9 Background Color 1 Yes Yes p 151 Brightness Level Normal Yes Yes p 152 A According to Video Out default setting Yes No p 153 USB Connection PC Yes Yes p 154 Sleep Timeout 1 min Yes Yes p 155 Auto Power Off 3 min Yes Yes p 156 Reset p 157 gt 3 3 5 2 x xipueddy o Key Operation Last o S Function Default Setting Memory A Page p Setting 9 Ea Operation Mode Playback Mode No AV Shooting Mode Program Yes Yes p 55 lt gt EV Compensation 0 0EV Yes p 6
2. AM eAS MAMAS tr ewe Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the captured area 1 Press the zoom lever in mode or 8 mode 1 enlarges the subject i enlarges the area captured by the camera The zoom bar indicates the current level of magnification soainjolg Burye Zoom bar 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 set to amp On you can combine it with the optical zoom to enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equivalent to 12 times Press Optical Digital zoom range zoom range i You are recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake when taking pictures at a high magnification rate p 29 e Pictures taken in the digital zoom range appear grainier than pictures taken in the optical zoom range soinjolg HulyeL o Setting the Digital Zoom The digital zoom is set to w On in the default settings To take pictures using only the optical zoom set the digital zoom to o Off 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU button in mode or 5 amp mode The B Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select Digital Zoom Use the four way controller 4 gt to select w On or O Off Auto Bracket Interval Shoot Press the shutter release button Movie _ halfway TEAT erT ET i The
3. LCD monitor 1 Movie mode icon 2 Recording indicator blinks during recording 3 Remaining recording time Press the zoom lever up or down to change the captured area 1 enlarges the subject Wa enlarges the area captured by the camera 2 Press the shutter release button fully Recording starts The zoom can only be used in the digital zoom range during movie recording Recording Movies CH This mode lets you record movies and sound a 1 Press the button 1 23 2 The following information appears on the A fn 7 m Press the s button to switch from or mode to amp mode However recording will stop if you switch to amp mode while recording in amp mode e The flash will not discharge in amp mode e The focus is locked while recording in 8 mode soinjzoldg HulyeL o 3 Press the shutter release button fully Recording stops Playing Back Movies p 108 Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second movies will be taken for as long as you keep the button pressed Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button Taking Still Pictures while Recording Movie You can take still pictures without interrupting movie recording Self timer shooting continuous shooting multiple shooting auto bracketing and interval shooting are not available during movie
4. MENU button OK button Four way controller Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor 3 4 Use the four way controller 4 V to select Brightness Level Use the four way controller 4 gt Screen Setting to adjust the brightness Change Startup Screen Zi The monitor gets darker as the bar slider Ba a EEEN j moves to the left and brighter as it moves to the right Press the shutter release button MEN Cancel xok halfway The Brightness Level setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 45 for other operations after the setting has been made Rec Mode M Recorded Pixels 2560x1920 Quality Level tok Sound White Balance AWB Date Adjust 09 25 2004 AF Setting Multiple World Time AE Metering KOH Language 38 English Sensitivity Auto Folder Name Standard MENUJE xit MENU Exit Changing the Video Output Format When you connect the camera to AV equipment choose the appropriate video output format NTSC or PAL for taking and playing back images 1 Select Video Out on the i Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select NTSC or PAL Screen Setting Choose the video output format to match video Out zr
5. PC Select this option when Sleep Timeout i h Auto Power Off Pt transferring image data to a Reset computer MENY Cancel PictBridge Select this option when connecting the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer PC Camera Select this option when using the camera as a PC camera Press the P button The USB Connection setting is saved and the camera returns to playback status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 45 for other operations after the setting has been made Do not connect the camera to your PC while PictBridge is selected for the USB Connection mode Rec Mode Recorded Pixels 2560x1920 Quality Level tok Sound White Balance AWB Date Adjust 09 25 2004 AF Setting Multiple World Time AE Metering HO Language 38 English Sensitivity Auto Folder Name Standard MENUJE xit MENU Exit Setting Sleep Timeout You can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time Pressing any button during Sleep Timeout will turn the LCD monitor back on 1 Select Sleep Timeout on the i Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select 2min 1min 30sec or Off 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The Sleep Timeout setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use
6. Zoom lever O 2 mode Changes the captured area p 61 EA enlarges the subject fi enlarges the area captured by the camera OK DISPLAY button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor p 73 Four way controller The outer rim can be pressed in four directions up down left and right Pressing the center turns the controller into the center button mode aY Displays the Mode Palette p 55 O 2 mode 4 gt Adjusts the exposure p 63 MENU button Displays the 43 Rec Mode menu or My Menu p 44 My Menu only appears when a function has been saved in My Menu Fn button Displays the Fn guide Pressing the four way controller A lt gt performs the following operations Not all functions can be selected depending on the shooting mode when the Fn button is pressed A Selects self timer shooting p 64 continuous shooting p 66 multiple shooting p 66 auto bracketing p 68 or interval shooting p 70 4 Selects a flash mode p 78 gt Selects a focus mode 1 p 75 Center button Press the middle of the button Pressing the rim up down left or right turns the button into the four way controller The quick menu appears p 50 QO 3 3 e 5 e 5 p 5 a suoijeiadoQ uowwog o 0 0 O O ONO Playback Mode b
7. Taking Pictures of Your Pet Pet Mode In Pet mode you can take pictures that show your pet at its best Choose K gt the appropriate icon depending on what color your pet is closer to black or white or in between 1 2 3 Press the four way controller A Y in mode The Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select 2 Press the OK button The screen for selecting the pet mode appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select R 2 Q 4 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 Press the OK button The Pet mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status Press the shutter release button halfway a The focus frame turns green if the subject is 10 28 in focus Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken 1 2 4 6 Taking Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist You can take a number of images and join them together to form a panorama picture The panorama software ACDSee for PENTAX on the CD ROM S SW24 supplied with the camera 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 AON Press the four way controller 4 Y in mode The M
8. payieyg Buiye9 Q p ezs Buriya o 2 button button m PE button button Turning the Camera On in Playback Only Mode Use this mode when you want to play back several pictures or sound files Still pictures movies and sound files stored in the camera s built in memory or on the SD Memory Card are played back without extending the lens In Playback Only mode pressing the shutter release button does not change the mode to Capture mode 1 Press the G or amp button while pressing the DJ button The camera turns on but the lens does not extend The Playback screen appears i e You cannot take still pictures or movies or record sound in Voice Recording mode when the camera is turned on in Playback Only mode You cannot switch from Playback Only mode to another mode by pressing the amp or X button To switch to another mode turn the camera off and then turn it on again by pressing the button for the mode that you want to use When you press the gt button for more than two seconds in Capture mode the camera switches to Playback mode and the lens is retracted Unlike Playback Only mode you can switch to Capture mode or Voice Recording mode by pressing the PJ button or shutter release button again or by pressing the 3 2 or amp button Using the Camera This camera is designed so that the lens and LCD monitor swivel to allow you to t
9. Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for still pictures on the Rec Mode menu Selecting the Recorded Pixels p 79 Selecting the Quality Level p 81 Recorded Pixels Quality Level and Image Storage Capacity kkk kk F Best Better Good Movie Sound Pixels Approx Approx Approx 2560x1920 18 pictures 35 pictures 60 pictures Approx Approx Approx 2304x1728 24 pictures 46 pictures 66 pictures Approx Approx Approx 2048x1536 30 pictures 55 pictures 80 pictures Approx Approx 1600x1200 Approx Approx Approx min se Sec 12 min 13 sec 50 pictures 86 pictures 117 pictures Approx Approx Approx 1024x 768 107 pictures 193 pictures 242 pictures Approx Approx Approx 640x 480 227 pictures 352 pictures 430 pictures time when using a 64MB SD Memory Card shooting mode and SD Memory Card etc The above table shows the approximate image storage capacity and recording The above figures may vary depending on the subject shooting conditions Q oO gt Q oO 5S a 2 Turning the Camera On and Off button button button peyieys Buya o Turning the Camera On 1 Press the B or amp button depending on the mode you want to use The start up sound is played and the camera turns on The screen that appears depends
10. PENTAX Digital Camera the best performance from ra please read the Operating before using the camera Thank you for buying the PENTAX Optio X Digital Camera Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions Keep this manual safe as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera s capabilities Regarding copyrights Images taken using the Optio X that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act Please take care as there are even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations industrial enterprise or as items for display Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act and care should be taken here also Regarding trademarks PENTAX Optio and smc PENTAX are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation The SD logo P is a trademark All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies 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 p
11. Use the four way controller 4 V to choose the number of copies Copies You can print up to 99 copies Use the Fn 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 1100 0017 tah A wS ok JPring oa o 10 11 12 Press the MENU button The screen for changing print settings appears Select Paper Size and press the four way controller gt The Paper Size screen appears Use the four way controller 4 V lt P to choose the paper size You can only choose a size that is supported by your printer Press the OK button Repeat Steps 8 to 10 to set Paper Type Quality and Border Status The print settings confirmation screen appears after each item has been set When the Paper Size is set to amp Setting images are printed according to the printer settings PictBridge Paper Size P ru PictBridge Setting Aaro Paper Type with more support higher quality paper Quality with more indicate higher print quality Press the OK button twice The image is printed according to the settings Press the MENU button to cancel printing The amp button lights while the camera is
12. Rotates the image in single image display p 38 Stops a movie or voice recording during playback p 108 A V lt gt Moves the display area of the enlarged image p 103 Selects an image in nine image display and a folder in folder display p 101 MENU button Displays the BE Playback menu or My Menu p 44 My Menu only appears when a function has been saved in My Menu Fn button Displays the Fn guide Pressing the four way controller A lt 4 gt performs the following operations Not all functions can be selected depending on the type of sound or image displayed when the Fn button is pressed A Makes DPOF print settings sp 128 4 Deletes the image p 111 gt Protects the image p 115 Center button Press the middle of the button Pressing the rim up down left or right turns the button into the four way controller The quick menu appears Engages Key Lock 1 p 39 and adds a voice memo to a still picture p 139 suoljeiadg uowwog Q 3 3 3 e 3 z a Using the Menus When you press the MENU button a menu appears on the LCD monitor The menu varies depending on the camera mode You can set functions save the settings and change the camera settings on these menus If you assign the function you use most frequently to My Menu pressing the MENU button will take you straight to My Menu p 51 The explanations in this operating manual use
13. WENUE xit Rec Mode Recorded Pixels gt 2560x1920 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity Auto SHUTTER Press halfway Change the setting and go to Capture mode e Press the OK button or four way controller lt 4 when a pull down menu is displayed to return to the menu item selection screen e Press the MENU button when a pull down menu is displayed to cancel the setting ic 1100 0038 Seg Po Playback gt Slideshow 3sec Format Resize Sound Trimming Date Adjust 09 25 2004 Copy image and sound World Time oO Digital Filter Langua a English Movie Edit Folder Name Standard O e 3 3 e 5 e 5 D 5 a 47 EiPlayback Slideshow 3sec Format Resize Sound Trimming Date Adjust 09 25 2004 Copy image and sound World Time Oo Digital Filter English Movie Edit Standard Start MENU Change the setting and go to the previous mode 1100 0038 Pa Change the S setting and go to Playback mode 0912512004 A1325 suoijeiadQ uowwog o This displays the items that can be set with the menus and provides descriptions of each item See the list of default settings in the Appendix t p 163 to decide whether you want the settings saved when the camera is turned off and whether you want the settings returned to the defaults when the camera is reset O Rec Mode Menu This menu shows the func
14. number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original MEN ancel SZ OKOK 100 0017 m 2 5 ce o 5 2 a 3 5 5 o 2 y 3 E fn a m 2 3 a o 5 a v 3 5 3 a no a ay a o 124 How to display the Movie Edit screen Playback gt MENU Slideshow 3sec Resize Trimming Copy image and sound MENU button Digital Filter Movie Edit OK button Four way controller MENU Exit Editing Movies You can select a frame from a recorded movie to save as a still picture divide a movie into two or stitch two movies together 1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode The P Playback menu appears 2 Usethe four way controller A Y to select Movie Edit Press the four way controller gt The Movie Edit screen appears Choose the editing function that you want to use oN gt IPlayback Movie Edit Slideshow Resize Save as Still image Trimming Copy image and sound Divide Movies Digital Filter Stitch Movies Movie Edit MENU Exit MENU Cancel 0kK OK Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture 4 5 Use the four way controller A Y to select Save as Still image Press the OK button The screen for choosing a movie appears Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to choose the movie you want to edit Press the OK button The screen f
15. the output format of the AV equipment Sleep Timeout 1 Auto Power Off 3min 4 Press the D button Reset MENU Cancel 0k OK The Video Out setting is saved and the camera returns to playback status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 45 for other operations after the setting has been made i The video output format varies according to region NTSC is the video output format used in North America o 5 e o 153 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment p 110 on 3 g N 154 How to display the i Set up menu Shutter release button LE button MENU MENU button OK button Four way controller Changing the USB Connection Mode Choose the appropriate USB connection mode for your purpose transferring image data direct printing or using the camera as a PC camera You can use the camera as a video phone by selecting PC Camera and connecting the camera to your PC using the USB cradle aay 1 2 Refer to the PC Connection Manual Enjoying Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC for instructions on connecting the camera to a PC Select USB Connection on the s Set up menu Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select PC PictBridge or PC Camera G tiSet up Screen Setting Video Out USB Connection 4 NTSC
16. 135 Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer ceeeeeeeeees 135 Recording and Playing Back Sound 136 Recording Sound Voice Recording Mode ccssssesseeseeee 136 Playing Back Sound s cseseeeeeeseeeeseeees Adding a Voice Memo to Images Recording a Voice Memo K Playing Back a Voice Me MO cccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteteeeseeneeeeeaae Settings Camera Settings sces siieccpccecescesfecsiicsissteresencessctuersesccuadveceddendeareses 142 Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built in Memory 142 Changing the Date and Time c ccccsceeeeeeeeeeeteeeees Changing the Sound Settings Setting the World Time Changing the Display Language Changing the Image Folder Name Changing the Screen Setting Changing the Video Output Format Changing the USB Connection Mode Setting Sleep Timeout cceeccceceeecceceeceeeeeneeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeaeeetes Setting Auto Power Off Resetting to Default Settings Reset Setting the Alarm isacccccncsccctececccecbaccesecdseesscesedscceecsecceccenciedsncensseaseneens Checking the Alarm Setting the Alarm Turning the Alarm Off Appendix List of World Time Cities ceescceeeeee eee eeeeeesseesneesceeseseeneeeeseeees 162 Default Settings 163 Optional Accessories w 167 Messages 168 Troubleshooting 170 Main Specifications 173 WARRANTY
17. 2 A oO Tend Press the Fn button in Playback mode The Fn guide appears Press the four way controller 4 Press the Fn button DPOF setting for The screen for making DPOF settings for all all images images appears AEE Use the four way controller lt gt ee 5 MENYCancel to choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not Refer to Steps 4 and 5 in Printing Single Images p 129 for details of how to make the settings Press the OK button The DPOF settings for all the images are saved and the camera returns to playback status The number of copies specified in the DPOF settings applies to all the images Before printing check that the number is correct Settings for single images are canceled when settings are made for all images Printing Using PictBridge This function lets you print images directly from the camera without using a PC Place the camera on the USB cradle and connect the USB cradle to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB cable I USB7 supplied with the camera Select the images you want to print and the number of copies on the camera after it has been connected to the printer auton You are recommended to connect the USB cradle to an AC power outlet while the camera is connected to the printer The printer may not work properly or the image data may be lost if the battery runs out of power while the camera is connected to the printer Do not disconn
18. If you press the Fn button while the Instant Review screen is displayed the Delete menu appears enabling you to delete the image you have just taken p 35 a D lt 5 Ww D Q o o 5 2 iw 5 3 D Q a 111 Deleting Voice Memos Only If an image has a voice memo p 139 you can delete the voice memo without deleting the image 1 a A ON 1 U E lt 5 w D Q x o 5 2 iw 2 5 ce 3 D a 112 kh O N om Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose an image with a voice memo attached Press the Fn button Press the four way controller lt 4 The Delete screen appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Delete sound Press the OK button The voice memo is deleted FnJAlllimagesiand sounas 0K JOK Select Delete in Step 4 above to delete both the image and the voice memo Setting the Quick Delete Function When the Quick Delete function is set to w On the Delete screen appears with Delete already framed Press the MENU button in Playback mode The P Playback menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select Quick Delete Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select w On or Off Press the P button The camera is ready to play back images Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 45 for other operations after the setting has be
19. Number of Shot 2 shot Y Y Shoot umber of Sho shots es es p 70 gt Start Time After 0 hr 0 min Yes Yes p 70 g Color Mode Full Color Yes Yes p 98 D Movie s a Time lapse Movie Off Yes Yes p 99 2 Digital Zoom On Yes p 62 x Instant Review 1 sec Yes Yes p 88 163 xipueddy o Flash Mode On Yes p 78 Drive Mode off Yes Pee Focus Mode Off Yes p 75 Zoom Position Off Yes p 61 MF Position Off Yes p 76 White Balance Off Yes p 82 Memory FAE Metering Off Yes p 86 Sensitivity Off Yes p 87 EV Compensation Off Yes p 63 Digital Zoom On Yes p 62 DISPLAY off Yes Pe File On Yes Sharpness Normal Yes Yes p 89 Saturation Normal Yes Yes p 90 Contrast Normal Yes Yes p 91 e gt Playback Menu Item z Lasi Reset Item Default Setting Memory Setting Page Setting Slideshow Interval 3 sec Yes Yes p 106 Effect Off Yes Yes p 106 Resize No p 117 Trimming No p 119 Copy image and sound _ p 121 Digital Filter B amp W No p 123 Movie Edit No p 124 Quick Zoom Off Yes Yes p 104 Quick Delete Off Yes Yes p 112 Alarm selection Off Yes Yes p 158 Alarm setting Off Yes Yes p 159 Aai Time 00 00 Yes Yes p 159 a Snooze function Off Yes Yes p 159 Image selection No image Yes Yes p 159 i Set up Menu Items Last
20. continuously The following operations can be performed while the magnified image is displayed Four way controller A V lt gt Moves the position to be magnified Zoom lever Q Makes the image bigger max x8 Zoom lever Ei Makes the image smaller min x1 3 Press the OK button The image returns to single image display sofbew Hur j q pue yoeg bured auton Movies cannot be magnified 103 y E lt 5 w D Q x o 5 2 iw 5 3 D Q a 104 lt Playback gt 8h My Slideshow 3sec Resize Trimming Copy image and sound Digital Filter Movie Edit MENU Exit Setting the Quick Zoom Function This function lets you display the image at maximum magnification by pressing the zoom lever Q once in single image display 1 wo N A Press the MENU button in Playback mode The P Playback menu appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select Quick Zoom Use the four way controller 4 gt a Playback Ti My to select w On or o Off ee aT w Jumps to x8 magnification Bulk Dears Pressing the zoom lever Q once magnifies the image in stages from x1 0 to x8 0 ENE xit Press the P button The camera is ready to play back images Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 45 for other operations after the setting
21. is enabled D2 WiEveryday 19 30 the alarm will ring again a few minutes after a3 12 00 it is stopped E Press the MENU button twice The camera is ready to play back images a iP layback gt Slideshow 3sec Resize Trimming Copy image and sound Digital Filter Movie Edit MENU Exit 3 4 5 6 8 Setting the Alarm Press the MENU button in Playback mode 1 2 3 4 The P Playback menu appears Press the four way controller 4 Y Press the four way controller gt The list of alarms appears Press the four way controller A V to choose Alarm 41 42 or 43 Press the four way controller gt The screen for setting the alarm appears Set the alarm mode alarm time and snooze function amp Four way controller lt gt Selects the item to select Alarm Alarm 14 25 as A1 X Once 17 30 _ A A2 Everyday 19 30 A3 Doff 12 00 OAlarm1 14 25 Off 0 00 MWY MENU Cancel Fn Select Image 0K OK Four way controller 4 Changes the setting sbulyjes sBulyes 160 Turning the Alarm Off The alarm will ring for one minute and the selected image will be displayed when the set time is reached while the camera is turned off You can stop the alarm by pressing any
22. recording The shutter sound and operation sound are muted when taking a still picture during movie recording To enable the image data to be processed when taking still pictures during movie recording the movie image processing is locked for the shutter speed plus about two seconds when the still picture is taken If you take a still picture while recording sound you can continue to record the sound without interruption but the sound of the shutter etc may also be picked up e Taking Still Pictures Using the Button while Recording Movie By using the button you can take a still picture while continuing to record a movie 1 Press the amp button quickly while recording a movie The camera switches to mode while recording continues The movie recording time appears on the O mode screen Refer to Taking Pictures p 53 for details of how to take still pictures Movie recording time 2 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken Recording continues after the picture has been taken Taking Still Pictures Using the Quick Menu while Recording Movie You can take a still picture quickly while recording a movie by using the quick menu 1 Press the center button while recording a movie The quick menu appears while recording continues 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Take Still image and press the center button The still picture is taken After the picture has bee
23. 1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode The P Playback menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Trimming 2 3 Press the four way controller gt Images that can be trimmed appear 4 Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose the image you want to trim and press the OK button The Trimming screen appears 100 0023 a i iy 5 Choose the trimming conditions Operations that can be performed on the Trimming screen Zoom lever 1 H4 Changes the size of the trimmed section Four way controller A V lt 4 gt Moves the trimming position up down left and right Fn button Rotates the trimming area s 1N ld IIHS Bujuiig pue Buyipy 119 s n ld 19S Buju pue Bupa o n Press the OK button Trimming The Quality Level options screen appears Fi 100 0023 The number of size is selected automatically according to the size of the KEK Si kk trimmed section aati caval ms Select the Quality Level WENYCancel 0K OK Use the four way controller gt to display the pull down menu then use the four way controller A W to choose a quality level and press the OK button You cannot select a higher quality than that of the original image Press the OK button The trimmed image is saved with a new file name e Movies cannot be trimmed e Press the shutter release button halfway to cancel trimming and return to mode or press the
24. 2 Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and pull tight peye s Buya o Powering the Camera Remove the battery cover Insert the battery Battery cover button Battery tape The serial number can be found on the camera once the battery cover has been removed Installing the Battery The battery for this camera is included in the package Insert the battery in the camera and then place the camera on the USB cradle to charge the battery 1 Press the battery cover button on the side of the LCD monitor Swivel the lens section of the camera to expose the battery cover button 2 Hold the button down and slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow Remove the battery cover from the camera Do not pull the battery cover up with too much force while sliding it off Doing so may damage the battery cover 3 Insert the battery so that the A symbol is pointing toward the lens Make sure that the battery tape protrudes from between the camera and the battery The battery tape is useful for removing the battery and should not be pushed out of sight under the battery Close the battery cover Slide the cover on from the SD Memory Card socket side of the camera and push until it clicks The battery cover fits on the camera so that the X of the PENTAX logo on the cover is nearest the lens Removing the Battery 1 2 a Remove the battery cover Refer to Steps 1 and 2 on the previou
25. 5 a x 172 Problem Cause Remedy Zoom will not work Focus mode is set to A7 Zoom does not function in Super Macro mode USB connection with computer does not work properly USB connection mode is set to PictBridge Set USB connection mode to PC or PC Camera according to purpose p 154 Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact swivel type digital still camera with built in zoom lens Effective Pixels 5 0 megapixels Sensor 5 36 megapixels total pixels 1 2 5 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter Recorded Pixels Still 2560x1920 pixels 2304x1728 pixels 2048x1536 pixels 1600x1200 pixels 1024x768 pixels 640x480 pixels Movie 320x240 pixels Sensitivity Auto manual 80 160 320 Standard Output Sensitivity File Format Still JPEG Exif 2 2 DCF DPOF PictBridge PRINT Image Matching III Movie MOV QuickTime Motion JPEG streaming video approx 15fps frames sec PCM system monaural Sound Voice memo voice recording WAVE PCM system monaural Quality Level Still kkk Best Better Good Storage Medium Built in memory approx 14MB SD Memory Card Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time when using a 64MB SD Memory Card Still Picture hie i ovie Quality Level xx ok 320x240 Sound Recorded Pixels Best Better Go
26. Focusing Normal approx 0 4 m 00 Range full zoom range from lens Macro approx 0 18 m 0 5 m front full zoom range Super Macro approx 0 06 m 0 2 m focal distance is fixed at 10 2mm Landscape 00 full zoom range Focus Lock By half pressing shutter release button Manual Focus Focusing Range 0 18 m full zoom range Exposure AE Metering TTL metering by sensor Mechanism multi segment center weighted spot EV 2 EV can be set in 1 3 EV steps Compensation Shooting Mode Program Landscape Flower Portrait Night Scene Panorama Assist Surf Snow Self portrait Night Scene Portrait Food Museum Pet Sport Fireworks Digital Filter B amp W Sepia Red Pink Purple Blue Green Yellow Brightness Auto Bracket Exposure White Balance Sharpness Saturation Contrast Movie Continuous Approx 1 second until built in memory or SD Recording Time Memory Card is full Shutter Type Electronic mechanical shutter Speed Approx 1 2000 sec 4 sec Flash Type Built in flash with red eye reduction function Flash Modes Auto at low illumination Flash Off Flash On Auto Red eye Reduction Flash On Red eye Reduction Slow Synchronization Night Scene Night Scene Portrait only Wide approx 0 18 m 3 6 m Sensitivity in Auto condition Tele approx 0 18 m 1 9 m Sensitivity in Auto condition Working Range Drive Mode Single frame 10 sec Self t
27. To finish recording press the center button again to display the quick menu Select amp RE Stop and press the center button N soinjzoldg HulyeL gt amp You can also take still pictures while recording a voice memo bd p 137 e You can also take still pictures while recording a movie p 96 Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene Your Optio X camera has a variety of shooting modes that allow you to take pictures according to the situation or shooting conditions simply by choosing the right mode for that situation There are 15 available shooting modes The basic picture taking mode Lets you take pictures P Program using the various camera functions Lets you capture the bright colors of landscape views by A Landscape emphasizing the contours and tones of green trees blue sky etc Lets you capture the vivid colors of flowers The Flower brightness of the image is maintained while the background is moderately blurred Portrait Lets you take beautiful portrait shots Natural skin tone is captured by reducing the contrast Night Scene Lets you take dark scenes such as night views Panorama Lets you overlap the edges of your images so that they E P can be joined to form a panorama picture using the Assist software supplied with the camera Lets you take clear vivid pictures of water such as the eM Surf sea o
28. as a night scene Picture becomes dark if subject is too far away Take picture within range of flash Background is dark When taking a picture of a person against a dark background suchas a night scene the person may appear dark if the flash does not reach the background even with the correct exposure Set the shooting mode to E to ensure both person and background are clear p 55 Subject is not Subject is difficult to focus on 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 p 35 Position subject in focus frame in middle of LCD monitor If the subject is outside the focusing area aim the in focus Subject is fin camera at the subject and lock the focusing area focus press shutter release button halfway then compose picture and press the shutter release button fully Subject is too close Set focus mode to amp or amp p 75 Normal pictures will be out of focus if Focus mode is set to taken with focus mode set on amp or amp or amp sb Flash mode is set to flash off Set to Auto or 4 Flash On p 78 ve mode Flash does Drive mode is set to not discharge d or Focus mode is set to A or Sb Capture mode is set to 8 Flash will not discharge in these modes gt 3 3 5 2 x 171 gt 3 3
29. communicating with the printer and the amp button blinks while the card is being accessed and during printing s 1N ld IIHS Bujuiig pue Buyipy LEE m 2 5 ce o 5 2 ge 3 5 5 o 2 y 3 fn a 134 Printing All Images 1 A Use the four way controller 4 Y A to select Print All on the PictBridge menu Press the OK button The Print All Images screen appears Select printing mode Print All Choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not and confirm the settings The number of copies and date setting that you choose apply to all the images Refer to Steps 4 to 11 in Printing Single Images pp 132 133 for details of how to make the settings Press the OK button on the print settings confirmation screen All the images are printed according to the settings Press the MENU button to cancel printing menue ok JBring Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings 1 2 Use the four way controller A V to select DPOF AUTOPRINT on the PictBridge menu Press the OK button The Print w DPOF Settings screen appears Use the four way controller lt gt to check the images and print settings Set the print settings with the printing service DPOF p 128 Press the OK button The print settings confirmation screen appears Press the OK button on the print settings confirmation screen The images are printed according to
30. examples of the My Menu screen with no function assigned How to Use the Menus A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during menu operation Ex To set the Quality Level on the Rec Mode menu 1 Press the MENU button in Capture nn mode Recorded Pixels 2560x1920 Quality Level tow The 43 Rec Mode menu appears White Balanca ANB 2 Press the four way controller Y 2 Metering a The frame moves to each item Sensitivity Auta MENUJE xit 3 Press the four way controller V aRec Mode EIRAN The frame moves to Quality Level Recorded Pixels 2560x1920 Quality Level gt xk White Balance AWB AF Setting Multiple AE Metering KOH Sensitivity Auto MENUJE xit 4 Press the four way controller gt one io E A pull down menu appears with the menu Recorded Pixels 2560x1920 items that can be selected Qialityitevel E White Balance kk The pull down menu displays only those AF Setting items that can be selected with the current AE Metering toz ensitivity Auto camera settings Cancel TOK 5 Use the four way controller A V to change the setting The quality level changes each time the four way controller A is pressed To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures 6 Press the shutter release button halfway The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status When the shutter release button is pressed fully th
31. for setting the Destination date and time is described below 1 Select World Time on the i Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt Maonan sa uz The World Time screen appears gt 3 Use the four way controller lt gt a r Ne to turn World Time amp On ia a w Displays the time in the city selected in New York DST wen Destination Displays the time in the city selected in t Hometown Press the four way controller Y The frame moves to the Destination city The city that is currently selected blinks on the map Press the four way controller gt The screen for magnifying the Destination region appears Use the four way controller lt gt to choose a region Press the four way controller Y The frame moves to the City Rec Mode E i My Recorded Pixels 2560x1920 Quality Level tok White Balance AWB AF Setting Multiple AE Metering HO Sensitivity Auto MENUJE xit j tiSet up My Format gt Sound D Date Adjust 09 25 2004 World Time Language 38 English Folder Name Standard MENU Exit 10 hn Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select the Destination city The current time location and time difference of the selected city appear Use the four way controller Y to select DST Use the four way
32. set with the Fn button and four way x controller 4 pp 64 72 j To The focus mode set with the Fn button and four way g Soave Mode controller P p 75 Q Zoom Position The zoom position set with the zoom lever p 61 rr lt bat The manual focus position set with the Fn button and H ME FORNON four way controller gt p 76 White Balance es es al setting on the I Rec Mode The AE Metering setting on the Rec Mode AE Metering e r p 86 gl 9 Sensitivity ess ot setting on the I Rec Mode menu The EV compensation value set with the four way Pv compensanoi controller lt 4 gt p 63 Digital Zoom edyta ll setting on the I Rec Mode ww The LCD monitor information display mode set with DISPLAY the OK button p 73 p 105 If a new SD Memory Card is inserted when On has File been selected file numbers are assigned wy sequentially Setting MF to amp On sets Zoom Position to amp On at the same time 6 GiRec Mode eli IMy MENU Recorded Pixels 2560x1920 Quality Level tk White Balance AWB AF Setting Multiple 1 AE Metering HO Sensitivity Auto MENU E xit 2 3 4 5 ao a fF ON Press the MENU button in mode or amp mode The B Rec Mode menu appears Press the four way controller 4 Y to select Memory Press the four way controller gt The Memory screen appears Use
33. so that it fills the AWB ES screen of the LCD monitor ra g 3 Press the shutter release button a gt fully Gi SHITE Adjust The white balance is automatically MeNCancel wed amp adjusted 4 Press the OK button The setting is saved and the screen returns to the E Rec Mode menu 5 Press the MENU button The camera is ready to take pictures 9 Rec Mode 1 Xi My MENU Recorded Pixels 2560x1920 Quality Level tk gt White Balance AWB AF Setting Multiple 1 AE Metering HO Sensitivity Auto MENUE xit 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OMe OM MAS OAM an ws Setting the Autofocus Conditions You can set various conditions for autofocus Changing the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area Focusing Area Focusing Area Multiple Normal range Spot The autofocus range becomes smaller s IN Id HulyeL o t Spot autofocus is selected when the focus mode is set to E Setting the Focus Limiter You can limit the lens movement area according to the conditions Set the Focus Limiter to amp to limit the focus to far distances during normal shooting and to close distances during macro shooting This enables quicker focusing 1 Press the MENU button in mode The 43 Rec Mode menu appears OoOo No oa A WwW Use the four way controller A V to select AF Setting Press the four way controller gt The Focus
34. the Button Functions cccccseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 40 Capture and Voice Recording Modes Playback Mode cccsseeeeereeeeeees 42 Using the Menus 44 How to Use the Menus 44 Example of Menu Operation 46 Menu List 48 Using My a a a A a chant Taking Pictures 53 Taking Pictures cs siccenictinaceidies ese hada aad ada tiesas 53 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings Program Mod6 8esfetet ie esti CU th nak thee Mell Gee 53 Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene 55 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes Night Scene Night Scene Portrait Fireworks Mode 00 57 Taking Pictures of Your Pet Pet Mode ccseeseeteeeeeteeeees 58 Taking Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist ccseeeee 59 Using the ZOOM insiso Setting the Exposure EV Compensation ae Using the Self timer cccccecccceeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeseeeeteaees Taking a Series of Pictures Continuous Shooting Mode amp Multiple Shooting Mode 66 Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions Auto Bracket 68 Taking Pictures at a Fixed Interval Interval Shooting 0 70 Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode ee Setting the Shooting FUNCtIONS c cccceeseeceesseeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeee Selecting the FOCUS MOde ccceeccceeeeceeeeeneeeeeeeeee
35. the Menus p 45 for other operations after the setting has been made i Sleep Timeout does not function in the following situations during a slideshow or movie playback e while the camera is connected to a PC or printer n 3 g 2 on 3 g 7 156 How to display the 4 Set up menu Shutter release button MENY MENU button OK button Four way controller 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 Leon Select Auto Power Off on the s Set up menu Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select 5min 3min or Off Press the shutter release button halfway The Auto Power Off setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 45 for other operations after the setting has been made Auto Power Off does not function in the following situations e during a slideshow or movie playback e while the camera is connected to a PC or printer Quality Level tok Sound White Balance AWB Date Adjust 09 25 2004 AF Setting Multiple World Time AE Metering HO Language 38 English Sensitivity Auto Folder Name Standard MENUJE xit MENU Exit Resetting to Default Settings Reset You can r
36. the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet apareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Memo Memo
37. unstable depending on the tripod used If the camera is unstable use a tripod stabilizer sold separately and place it between the camera and platform Do not use if the height of the tripod screw is low or the fit in the tripod socket is not secure Contact customer service for more details peyleys Buya o Initial Settings OK button Four way controller Ifthe Initial Settings screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn the camera on follow the procedure below to set the display language and or current date and time If the Initial Settings screen appears Initial Settings p 31 Setting the Display Language p 32 Setting the Date and Time LanguagelSsa_ English gt th City New York DST o MENU Cancel OK OK If the Date Adjust screen appears Date Adjust Date Style mm dd yy 24h gt Date 09 01 2004 p 32 Setting the Date and Time Time 12 00 MENJ Cancel OK OK If neither screen appears setting is not required Setting the Display Language You can choose the language in which the menus error messages etc are displayed from the following English French German Spanish Italian Russian Korean Chinese and Japanese 1 2 Press the four way controller gt The Language S aa screen appears Use the four way controller 4 V lt P to ch
38. 3 ae lever Zoom Position Wide Yes p 61 Fn and 4 Flash Mode 4a Auto Yes p 78 Fn and amp Drive Mode O Normal Shooting Yes es Fn and gt Focus Mode AF Autofocus Yes p 75 A Y lt gt Four way controller Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera USB cradle D CR24 AC plug cord D CO24 D CO2A Australia D CO24E Europe D CO2H Hong Kong United Kingdom D CO24J Japan D CO2K Korea D CO24U North America Canada Rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI8 Battery charger D BC8 USB cable I USB7 AV cable I AVC7 Strap O ST20 O ST24 Camera case O CC24 Products marked with an asterisk are the same as those supplied with the camera gt a D 5 2 x 167 gt x D 5 2 x 168 Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation Battery depleted The battery is exhausted Place the camera on the USB cradle and charge the battery Memory card full The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images p 20 p 111 Change the quality level or recorded pixels of recorded images and try again p 117 Memory card error Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem with the SD Memory Card You may be able to display or copy the images on the card using a PC C
39. Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America Inc Located at 600 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 X Contact person Customer Service Manager Date and Place September 2004 Colorado PENTAX Corporation PENTAX Europe GmbH European Headquarters PENTAX U K Limited PENTAX France S A S PENTAX Benelux B V PENTAX Schweiz AG PENTAX Scandinavia AB PENTAX Ima
40. Mexico City Bangkok South America Lima Kuala Lumpur 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 Milan Manila Rome Taipei Berlin Seoul Athens Tokyo Helsinki Guam Moscow Oceania Perth Africa Dakar Adelaide West Asia Algiers Sydney Johannesburg Noumea Istanbul Wellington Cairo Auckland Jerusalem Pago Pago Default Settings The table below lists the factory default settings The following is a description of the table notation Last Memory Setting Yes The current setting last memory is saved when the camera is turned off No The setting returns to the default setting when the camera is turned off The setting depends on the Memory setting p 92 Reset Setting Yes The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function p 157 No The setting is saved even after reset Rec Mode Menu Items bast Reset Item Default Setting Memory Settin Page Setting 9 Recorded Pixels 2560x1920 Yes Yes p 79 Quality Level kk Yes Yes p 81 White Balance AWB auto Yes p 82 Focusing Area Multiple Yes Yes 84 AF Setting 2 i k P Focus Limiter On Yes Yes p 84 EO AE Metering Multi segment Yes p 86 Sensitivity Auto Yes p 87 Auto Bracket Exposure 0 3V Yes Yes p 68 Interval 10 sec Yes Yes p 70 Cy Interval
41. P button to return to Playback mode in Step 8 above a Playback gt th My Slideshow 3sec Resize Trimming Copy image and sound Digital Filter Movie Edit MENU Exit Copying Files You can copy images and sound files from the built in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa This function can only be selected when an SD Memory Card has been inserted in the camera ee 1 To Copy Files from the Built in Memory to the SD Memory Card All the files are copied to the SD Memory Card at once Before copying the images make sure that there is enough space in the SD Memory Card 4 5 Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card Press the MENU button in Playback mode The P Playback menu appears Use the four way controller V to select Copy image and sound Press the four way controller gt The Copy screen appears Choose the copying method you want to use Use the four way controller 4 V to select B 0 Press the OK button All the files are copied Copy image and sound sainyold INS Bujug pue Bun pa 9 gt SD Ead e Cancel 0K OK m 2 3 a o 5 a v 3 5 3 a no a ay a O 122 To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built in Memory Selected files are copied to the built in memory one at a time 4 Use the four way contr
42. POLICY wi scnccecccccecctcttcccecseccecsscseccsccsnczecesedenctececcancerdene ates 176 The meanings of the symbols used in this operating manual are explained below SF indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation Lary indicates information that is useful to know Bain indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera 4 8 A The icons above the title show the Capture modes that can A lt 8 8 activate the function a B i Ex D e aA y Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness Composition of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters 1 Getting Started L This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures Be sure to read it and follow the instructions Quick Start This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images Use it if you want to start taking pictures or playing back images straightaway N 3 Common Operations This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the buttons and how to use the menus For more details refer to the respective chapters below 4 Taking Pictures This chapter explains the various ways of taking still pictures and how to set the relevant functions a Playing Back and Deleting Images This chapter explains how to view still pictures and movies on the camera or on a TV and
43. Problem Cause Remedy Cannot insert Protective card has Dummy card is inserted in SD Memory Card socket when camera SD Memory been inserted in leaves factory to protect socket from Card in scratches and dust Remove dummy camera j camera card from camera before inserting SD Memory Card Battery is not Check if battery is installed If not installed install battery Camera will n Check orientation of battery not turn on Battery 1S installed Reinsert battery according to O incorrectly symbols p 16 Battery power is low Charge the battery Camera is connected LCD monitor is off when camera is toa PC connected to a computer Camera is connected LCD monitor is off when camera is toaTV connected to a TV No image on LCD monitor is set to Press the OK button to turn LCD LCD monitor OFF monitor on p 73 Image on LCD monitor may be hard Image is displayed to see when taking pictures outside but is hard to see in sunlight Increase brightness of LCD monitor p 152 Pictures cannot be taken while the Flash is charging flash is charging Wait until charging Sere is finished utter wi not release No available space Insert SD Memory Card with on SD Memory Card available space or delete unwanted images p 20 p 111 Recording Wait until recording is finished Problem Cause Remedy Picture is dark Subject is too far away in a dark environment such
44. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 45 for other operations after the setting has been made Setting the User Sound You can set the first two seconds of your favorite recorded sound as the user sound and then use this as the start up sound or shutter sound The sound to be used is recorded with the camera p 136 1 Select USER in Steps 7 and 8 above 2 Press the OK button The Playback screen appears if a sound that can be used as the user sound has been saved in the camera USER appears all for the sound set as the user sound 3 Use the four way controller lt gt mW cancei 0K OK to choose a sound file Four way controller A Plays back the first two seconds of the sound file Four way controller V Stops playback 4 Press the OK button The selected sound is set as the user sound for the start up sound or shutter sound sbulyjes 146 How to display the i Set up menu Shutter release button MENY MENU button OK button Four way controller Setting the World Time The date and time selected in Setting the Date and Time p 32 serve as the t Hometown date and time By using the world time function you can display the time in a city other than the Hometown Destination This is useful when taking pictures in a different time zone The procedure
45. _ Still picture with voice memo we Movie first frame appears amp without image Sound file only Press the zoom lever toward Q or press the OK button to switch to full screen display of the selected image Press the P button to switch to Capture mode sofbewy Hur j q pue yoeg bured s ewj Huljajaq pue yoeg BulAejq o Folder Display By setting Folder Name in the 4Set up menu to Date images and voice recordings can be saved in different folders according to the date when taken You can choose a folder for a certain date by the following procedure 1 Press the zoom lever toward 3 in Playback mode The screen changes to nine image display 2 Press the zoom lever toward E The list of folders appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 Y lt gt to choose a folder Press the zoom lever Q to display nine thumbnails of the folder Next press the zoom lever Q or the OK button to switch to full screen display of the selected image 100 0925 Changing the Image Folder Name p 148 Zoom Playback 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 an image to magnify 2 Press the zoom lever Q ae The image is magnified x1 to x8 Holding AY down the button changes the magnification i
46. a 29 Adjusting the White Balance You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting White Balance AWB Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically Beg Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight Ce Shade Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade a Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other Tungsten Light tungsten light yy aS Fluorescent Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent Light light amp Manual Use this mode when adjusting the white balance manually A O N Press the MENU button in mode or 9 mode The 43 Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select White Balance Press the four way controller gt The White Balance screen appears Use the four way controller 4 V to change the setting White Balance 5 Press the shutter release button halfway The White Balance setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 45 for other operations after the setting has been made Saving the White Balance p 92 Auto Bracketing p 68 Manual Setting Have a blank sheet of white paper ready 1 Select amp manual on the White Balance screen 2 Point the camera at the blank r sheet of paper
47. ake pictures from a variety of angles free style The following 1 describes the basic way to hold the camera and how to use it Holding the Camera p pezs Buryje5 The exterior of the camera is designed to ensure easy operation by the user To swivel the lens place the finger and thumb of your left hand in the dents and When taking pictures hold the camera with the thumb of your right hand on ready to press the buttons on the back of the monitor auton e Make sure that the thumb of your left hand is not covering the flash when you hold the camera e Hold the strap at the same time to make sure that you do not drop the camera Swiveling the Lens and LCD Monitor By swiveling the lens or LCD monitor section of the camera as shown above you can position it at the desired angle payieys Buriya o Make use of this feature to take pictures of yourself or to take pictures in a crowd by extending your arm Swiveling both the lens and LCD By swiveling the lens so it faces monitor toward yourself is useful downwards and holding the for taking pictures of yourself or camera at arm s length you can with a group follow your subject in a crowd or at a sporting event Taking Pictures With the Camera in the USB Cradle You can take pictures with the camera while it is still in the USB cradle The USB cradle makes a stable base for positioning the camera on a table or shelf or other fl
48. al is framed Set the interval time 1 Press the four way controller gt 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the minutes then press P 3 Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the seconds then press gt The frame returns to Interval Set the number of shots 1 Use the four way controller A V to select Number of Shot 2 Press the four way controller gt 3 Use the four way controller 4 V to change the number of shots then press gt The frame returns to Number of Shot Set the time to start shooting 1 Use the four way controller A Y to select Start Time 2 Press the four way controller gt 3 Use the four way controller A Y to change the hours then press P 4 Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the minutes then press gt The frame returns to Start Time Press the OK button The camera is ready to take pictures Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus Start Time Ohr Omin MENU Cancel 0kK OK D A 5 amp ay 3 oo o D A 5 a 3 fa a o ni em Press the shutter release button fully Interval shooting starts Between shots LCD monitor turns off The remaining image storage capacity and interval time appear on the LCD monitor when you press the button during standby The message Stop interval shooting appears when you pre
49. an enlarge the image by pressing the zoom lever p 103 e For instructions on how to view images on a computer refer to the PC Connection Manual Enjoying Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC Hes JINO o P button Fn button OK button Four way controller Center button MENU button 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 M button after taking a picture The image appears on the LCD monitor 2 Press the four way controller lt gt The previous or next image appears Rotating the Displayed Image 1 Press the M button after taking a picture The image appears on the LCD monitor 2 Press the four way controller Y The image is rotated 90 degrees clockwise each time the button is pressed 3 Press the OK button The original image appears i Movies cannot be rotated we Deleting the Displayed Image Press the Fn button and then the four way controller 4 to display the Delete screen while the image is displayed on the LCD monitor You can delete the displayed image by using the four way controller 4 to select Delete and pressing the OK button p 111 1100 0017 Lubes APs Fn JAlllimages and sounds 0k OK Ye S yOINO Engaging the Key Lock Function Engaging the Key Lock in Playback mode disables all camera ope
50. and sound Digital Filter Movie Edit Stitch Movies MENU Exit MENU Cancel 0kK OK Stitching Movies Select Stitch Movies on the Movie Edit screen Press the OK button The screen for choosing a movie appears Use the four way controller lt gt to choose the first movie Press the OK button Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to choose the second movie Press the OK button The confirmation screen appears 0 Use the four way controller A Y to select Stitch 11 Press the OK button The two selected movies are joined into one OO N O Of The movie may appear to stop at the stitch point where the second movie starts This is because in Movie Edit mode the movie data is edited in units of one second so even if the last frame of the first movie lasts less than one second it is counted as one second of data when the second movie is joined to it sainjold IIHS Bujuig pue buyipy 127 m Q 5 o 5 2 a 3 5 5 no 2 y Q Z fn a 128 Setting the Printing Service DPOF By saving DPOF Digital Print Order Format print reservation data with the still pictures that you have taken you can print the images according to the settings using a DPOF compatible printer or photo processing lab You cannot set the printing service for movies or sound only files Printing Single Images Set the fol
51. anel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology Although the level of functioning pixels is 99 99 or better you should be aware that 0 01 or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not However this has no effect on the recorded image 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 There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual are different form the actual product FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but please pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the following symbols during use AN Warning These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience se
52. ard not formatted The SD Memory Card you have inserted is unformatted or has been formatted on a computer or other device and is not compatible with this camera p 142 Formatting The SD Memory Card is being formatted Card locked The SD Memory Card is write protected p 21 Compression error This message appears when you have exceeded the capacity limit of the SD Memory Card while taking pictures No image amp sound There are no image sound files on the SD Memory Card Movie recording stopped This message appears when the internal temperature of the camera has exceeded normal operating limits while recording a movie Operation terminated due to high temperatures This message appears when the internal temperature of the camera has exceeded normal operating limits The camera turns off after displaying the message Start interval shooting This message appears when interval shooting starts and the camera enters standby Stop interval shooting This message appears when you turn on the camera during interval shooting standby Interval shooting is completed This message appears when interval shooting is canceled or before the camera automatically turns off after taking the set number of pictures Deleting This message appears when deleting an image Camera cannot display this image You are trying to play back an image in a format not suppor
53. at surface It is useful for taking self portraits or group photos without a tripod The USB cradle is also used to connect the camera to your PC TV or other AV equipment By connecting the camera to your PC or TV using the USB cradle and USB cable as well as transferring still pictures and other data from the camera to the PC you can use the camera as a PC camera USB camera and post images captured by the camera lens directly on a website via the PC Using As a PC Camera By connecting the camera to a video recorder DVD recorder or other AV equipment you can record images captured by the camera p 110 NS You cannot take pictures while using an AC power supply If you intend to use the camera for a long period of time as a PC camera make sure that the battery is fully charged Using a Tripod payieys Buiya9 Q As the tripod socket is located on the side of the lens section pictures are taken in the vertical position unless you adjust the camera after attaching it to the tripod To take pictures in the horizontal position adjust the position of the platform so that the camera is horizontal auton Make sure the tripod is steady and does not overbalance due to the weight of the camera You are recommended to use a sturdy tripod i e The way the camera is fixed to the tripod varies depending on the type of tripod For more information refer to the operating manual for your tripod e Camera may be
54. button on the camera while the alarm is ringing SANA When the snooze function is enabled the alarm 02125200 will ring again five minutes after it is stopped It will do this five times To turn the alarm off press the MENU button while holding down the OK button and the alarm will stop ringing repeatedly Press the Fn button sa The alarm image options screen appears N Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose the image to be displayed when the alarm rings If the selected image has a voice memo attached the voice memo will sound as the alarm Press the OK button four times When the alarm is turned on Alarm was set appears and the camera turns off 4215 The alarm will not ring when the set time is reached if the camera is on or during interval shooting standby Memo gt a D fo 5 2 x 162 Appendix List of World Time Cities Refer to the following list of cities when setting the World Time Region City Region City North America Honolulu Africa Nairobi Anchorage West 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
55. can change the image folder name from the standard name to the date that pictures were taken When the name is changed to the date pictures are saved in separate folders by the date they were taken 0K OK sbulyes Image Folder Name Standard XXXPENTX where XXX is the 3 digit folder number Date XXX_mmdd 3 digit folder number_month day 148 Rec Mode Elian My Recorded Pixels 2560x1920 Quality Level tok ole YiSet up My Format a d Sound White Balance AWB D Date Adjust 09 25 2004 AF Setting Multiple World Time AE Metering Language 38 English Sensitivity Auto Folder Name Standard MENU Exit MENUJE xit Picture taken with Folder name changed to Next time a picture is taken standard folder name date setting Example October 3 Example September 25 Example September 25 100PENTX 101_0925 102_1003 Select Folder Name on the i Set up menu Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select Standard or Date Press the shutter release button halfway The Folder Name setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 45 for other operations after the setting has been made To view the images and sound files saved in the individual folders refe
56. controller 4 gt to select On or Off Destination y City London DST Xi TimeDif 05 00 MENU Cancel 0K OK Select amp On if the Destination city uses daylight saving time Press the shutter release button halfway The World Time setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status To continue with World Time setting operations press the OK button to return to the World Time screen Select tt in Step 4 to set the city and DST setting for the Hometown city World Time London t New York MENU lt 5 on E g 2 147 How to display the 4 Set up menu Shutter release button MENU gt MENU button OK button Four way controller Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus error messages etc are displayed You can choose from English French German Spanish Italian Russian Korean Chinese traditional and simplified and Japanese 1 Select Language on the i Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The Language aa screen appears Refer to Setting the Display Language p 31 for the setting procedure Languageleaa English Pyccku Fran ais stato Deutsch hy ge Espa ol Hy eA Italiano BAS MENU Cancel K Ceri ku Gaal a clus You
57. cradle AC plug cord USB cable AV cable software CD ROM strap operating manual USB cradle When charging battery transferring data to PC connecting Use camera to AV equipment connecting camera to PC as PC camera Rated input AC 100 240V 50 Hz 60 Hz Rated output DC 4 2V External dimensions 116 5 W x 46 5 H x 75 0 D mm gt 3 3 3 o x Weight 136 5 g 175 gt a D 5 x 176 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 warranti
58. ct or not If the exposure is correct the graph peaks in the middle If the image is too dark the peak is on the left side and if it is too bright the peak is on the right side Bright portions where the image is so bright that it is totally white blink red on the LCD monitor and dark portions where the image is so dark that it is totally black blink yellow Setting the Shooting Functions Da k ADJ e Anas a Selecting the Focus Mode Focus Mode The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Use this mode when the distance to the subject is 40cm 16 in or more This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx 18 cm to 50 cm 7 in to 20 in The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx 6 cm to 20 cm 2 4 in to 8 in The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway The flash is set to flash off A Infinity Landscape This mode is used for taking distant objects The flash is mode set to flash off MF Manual Focus This mode lets you adjust the focus manually AF Autofocus sainjyolg Ue amp Macro mode 4 Super Macro S mode This mode changes the position of the focusin
59. cusing area appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to choose the focusing area 4 Press the OK button The focusing area is fixed in its new position _ The focusing area appears as a spot when it is being adjusted ww o a Ss Q ag o oO 2 sein old BulyeL 2 D A RA LER L ET RIELEN Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes The flash discharges automatically depending on the light a Auto conditions Flash Off The flash will not discharge regardless of the brightness Use this mode to take pictures where flash photography is prohibited 4 FlashOn The flash discharges regardless of the brightness Auto This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the Red eye light from the flash being reflected in the subject s eyes The flash reduction discharges automatically Flash On This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the Red eye light from the flash being reflected in the subject s eyes The flash reduction _ will discharge regardless of the light conditions emo When the Zoom Position is toward W taking pictures with the flash may cause an edge of the picture to appear dark Check the picture using playback The flash will not discharge Flash Off in 8 mode or amp mode or when the drive mode is set to Gi or or when the focus mode is set to a or sh A
60. d back in the slideshow aw D 5 amp W D Q x v 3 2 D D 5 amp 3 D Oo 107 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment p 110 soBew Huljajaq pue yoeg Huleld 108 Playing Back Movies 1 2 3 Playing Back a Movie You can play back the movies you have taken An operation guide appears on the LCD monitor when switching to Playback mode Sound is played back at the same time N Enter the Playback mode and use ET the four way controller lt gt to Pm CE choose a movie to play back Press the four way controller A F k 4 Playback starts M4225 The following operations can be performed during playback Four way controller 4 Reverse playback Four way controller Forward playback Four way controller 4 Pause Zoom lever 1 Increases the volume Zoom lever m Reduces the volume The following operations can be performed while Pause is engaged Four way controller 4 Frame reverse Four way controller gt Frame forward Four way controller 4 Releases the Pause function Play Press the four way controller VY Playback stops and the camera returns to the start screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture This function lets you save one frame from a movie as a still picture 1 2 Enter the Playback mode and use th
61. d charging conditions The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run down soon after being charged Replace with a new battery Do not charge the camera other than Optio X with the rechargeable lithium ion battery D L18 inserted using the USB cradle because the cradle may overheat or be damaged If the camera is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails to light the fault may lie with the USB cradle the camera or the battery Replace the battery with a new battery or contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center e Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time at 23 C with the LCD monitor on and the battery fully charged Image Storage Capacity 7 using the flash for 50 of shots Playback Time Approx 165 pictures Approx 160 min The still picture storage capacity is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards and the playback time is based on PENTAX measuring conditions Some deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use depending on shooting mode and shooting conditions bY e In general battery performance may temporarily deteriorate as memo the temperature decreases e Be sure to take a spare battery with you when traveling or using the camera in 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 i indicator on the LCD monitor Screen Display Batte
62. d files cannot be deleted p 115 1 Press the Fn button in Playback A mode The Fn guide appears FA 2 Press the four way controller lt 4 p The Delete screen appears 9 3 Press the Fn button The Delete All screen appears 4 Use the four way controller 4 to 2 select Delete All E 5 Press the OK button an All the images and sound files are deleted Delete All E Cancel p MENU lt 5 m If Quick Delete is set to amp On in the P Playback menu Step 4 canbe omitted p 112 114 Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion Protect You can protect images and sound files from being accidentally deleted 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller lt 4 gt to choose an image or sound file to protect 2 Press the Fn button The Fn guide appears 3 Press the four way controller gt The Protect screen appears 4 Use the four way controller A to select Protect 5 Press the OK button The selected image is protected protect gic Fn JAlllimages and sounds s 10k JO k sofbew Hur j q pue yoeg bured g To cancel the Protect setting select Unprotect in Step 4 e appears below the file number on protected images and sound files during playback 115 s ewj Huljajaq pue yoeg BulAejq o Protecting All Images and Sound Files You can protec
63. digital zoom function setting is saved Memory and the camera returns to capture status MENUExit Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 45 for other operations after the setting has been made GRec Mode My Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting p 92 OMS OMMI AI OAAiare Setting the Exposure EV Compensation You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed 1 Press the four way controller lt gt button in mode or amp mode You can change the EV setting To brighten select a positive value To darken select a negative value You can choose the EV setting in the range of 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV in 1 3 EV steps EV Compensation 2 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus 3 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken o A 5 a 3 oo a a i When the histogram is displayed bright portions and dark portions are indicated on the LCD monitor enabling you to check the exposure p 73 Saving the EV Compensation Value p 92 Auto Bracketing p 68 2 me F 8 OAM eS tr ewe Using the Self timer In Self timer mode the picture is taken ten
64. e indicated area blinks red as a warning Similarly when there is an area that is so dark it appears black the indicated area blinks yellow as a warning Full Display in Still Picture Playback Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions B1 to B10 only appear when Histogram Info is selected p 105 A7 A8 A9 Folder number File number Protect icon p 115 Voice memo icon p 140 Battery indicator p 19 Memory status p 25 Built in memory without card SD Memory Card Card is write protected Key lock icon p 36 Captured date and time p 32 Four way controller guide Guide Indications A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during operation The buttons are indicated as shown below Bright portion blinks red p 13 Recorded pixels p 79 Quality p 81 White balance p 82 AE metering p 86 Sensitivity p 87 Dark portion blinks yellow p 13 Histogram p 74 9 Shutter speed B10 Aperture Four way controller 4 A Zoom lever Q Four way controller Y v OK button Four way controller 4 lt Shutter release button Four way controller gt gt Fn button Fn MENU button MENU Getting Started Attaching the Strap Attach the strap O ST20 supplied with the camera payeys Burp 9 Q 1 Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug
65. e PC AV terminal on the USB cradle Connect the other ends of the AV cable to the image input terminal and sound input terminal on the AV equipment When using stereo sound equipment insert the sound terminal into the L white terminal eo s ewj Huljajag pue yoeg BulAe N 4 Turn the AV equipment and camera on m The video output format varies according to country or region If you have any problems displaying the images check the video output format Refer to the operating manual for the TV or AV equipment to which the camera is connected Changing the Video Output Format sp 153 110 Deleting Images gt oo Cc Deleting Single Images and Sound Files You can delete single images and sound files one at a time caution Once deleted images and sound files cannot be restored e You cannot delete protected images and sound files p 115 1 Enterthe Playback mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose an image or sound file to delete 2 Press the Fn button The Fn guide appears 3 Press the four way controller lt 4 The Delete screen appears 4 Use the four way controller A to select Delete 5 Press the OK button The image or sound file is dele 4can be omitted p 112 ted ne Cancel Fn JAllimages and Sounds ok JO Kg If Quick Delete is set to w On in the gt Playback menu Step
66. e four way controller lt gt to choose the movie Use the four way controller 4 to play the movie Press the four way controller 4 when you reach the scene that you want to save as a still picture Playback pauses You can play the movie frame by frame forward and in reverse using the four way controller lt 4 gt Press the center button The quick menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select Save as Still image Press the center button The image displayed on the LCD monitor is saved as a 320 x 240 pixel still picture When the image has been saved the screen returns to Step 3 Single frames selected from movies and saved as still pictures are saved in 320 x 240 pixel size Resizing trimming and digital filter are not possible in the E1Playback menu sofbew Bunajeg pue yoeg bured Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment By using the AV cable to connect the camera to AV equipment with a video IN jack such as a TV DVD recorder or video recorder you can record images captured and play back camera images on the AV z equipment Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting the cable The AV cable cannot be connected directly to the camera Place the camera on the USB cradle and connect the AV cable to the USB cradle _ Place the camera on the USB cradle Connect the AV cable to th
67. e picture is taken To Save the Setting and Begin Playback of Images 6 Press the D 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 Save the current setting exit the operation and return to the original screen Capture or Playback mode MENU D gt Save the current setting and return to Step 1 MENU Cancel Cancel the current selection exit the operation and return to Step 3 suoljeiadg uowwog suoijeiadQ uoWwWOD o Example of Menu Operation Press the MENU button during taking a picture and the Rec Mode menu appears Press the MENU button during playback and the P Playback menu appears My Menu appears if a function has been saved in My Menu p 51 In a pull down menu or setting screen go to Capture mode press the P button to go to Playback mode ee press the shutter release button to Rec Mode Recorded Pixels 2560x1920 Quality Level tok White Balance AWB AF Setting Multiple AE Metering Sensitivity
68. ect the USB cable during data transfer Depending on the type of printer not all the settings made on the camera such as print settings and DPOF settings may be valid A printing error may occur if the selected number of copies exceeds 500 You cannot use the camera to select multiple images for printing on a single sheet Make the settings on the printer For details refer to the operating manual for your printer Connecting the Camera to the Printer 1 Select PictBridge for the USB Connection on the i Set up menu Refer to Changing the USB Connection Mode p 154 2 Turn the camera off 3 Connect the USB cradle to the printer using the USB cable supplied with the camera For details of how to use the USB cradle refer to Charging the m 2 5 Co D 5 2 v f 5 a on 2 Battery p 18 v 3 a 131 PictBridge m 2 5 cs o 5 2 a 5 5 o 2 y 3 fn a LEY 4 Turnthe printer on 5 Place the camera on the USB cradle and turn the camera on The PictBridge menu appears ai Select printing mode Print All 0K OK Printing Single Images 1 Use the four way controller 4 V A to select Print One on the cee Sime neg PictBridge menu es 2 Press the OK button The Print This Image screen appears Print Print One OkK OK oN Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to choose an image to print
69. eeeneeeeeeeeeeeeaee Selecting the Flash Mode Selecting the Recorded Pixels Selecting the Quality Level Adjusting the White Balance Setting the Autofocus Conditions Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure AE Metering sarada aea a a a deed Setting the Sensitivity 0 ee eeeseeeeeeneeeeeeees 3 Setting the Instant Review Time Instant Review n Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness ccscseeeeeeeeeeeeees Setting the Color Saturation Saturation ccecceeeeeeeeeeeee Setting the Image Contrast Contrast BS Saving the Settings Memory ccesseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees Returning Only the Shooting Functions to the Default Settings 94 RECOrding MOVIES sanesa a n cates Jettece divans inaasar diaaa poi atapi 95 Recording Movies klasne e eet A R aies 95 Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones Color Mode 11 42 cen alin a ea a a AN a a 98 Taking Time lapse MOvieS cccccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeneeetees 99 Playing Back and Deleting Images 100 Playing Back Still Pictures ccccccesseeeceseeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 100 Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode 100 Playing Back Still Pictures 0 00 ecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeee 100 Nine Image Display and Folder Display 101 Zoom Playback tsi sc ie eda be 103 Displaying Shooting Information in Playbac
70. 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 using unplug the power cord and discontinue using Continuing to use the product can cause damage to the equipment fire or electrical shock Wipe off the plug of the power cord if it should become covered with dust This can cause a fire A Caution Do not place heavy objects on the AC plug cord allow heavy objects to drop onto it or allow the AC plug cord to become damaged due to excessive bending If the AC plug cord becomes damaged consult a PENTAX Service Center Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still plugged in Unplug the AC plug cord when not using the USB cradle Do not plug in the AC plug cord with wet hands This can cause an electrical shock Do not subject the product to strong impacts or allow it to drop onto a hard surface This can cause a malfunction Care to be Taken During Handling Take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the package This will be useful if you experience problems abroad When the camera has not been used for a long time confirm that it is still working properly particularly prior to taking important pictures such as at a wedding or during traveling Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording playback or
71. en made from Nine Image Display You can delete multiple images and sound files from the nine image display tee 1 e Once deleted images and sound files cannot be restored e Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted Press the zoom lever Ei in Playback mode ee eal Nine thumbnail images appear Press the Fn button appears on the images or sound files PEE Fn Select amp Delete 100 0010 Use the four way controller 4 Y lt P to choose the images T E and sound files to delete and press the OK button a 7 A appears on the selected images ar d mOr Press and hold the zoom lever Q to display GEN Cancel Fr Delete a a full screen display of the selected image Once you release the button the screen returns to the nine image display You cannot gain full screen display of protected images Press the Fn button The Delete confirmation screen appears Use the four way controller A Y Delete all selected to select Select amp Delete ene eens Press the OK button Select amp Delete The selected images and sound files are S TOK deleted sofbew Hur j q pue y eg bured mo 113 Deleting All Images You can delete all the images and sound files at once auton e Once deleted images cannot be restored e Protected images and soun
72. ering KOH g Language 38 English Sensitivity Auto Folder Name Standard MENUJE xit MENU Exit wo Press the four way controller Y The screen for choosing an image appears Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose an image for the start up screen Press the OK button The setting is saved Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready to take pictures Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 45 for other operations after the setting has been made Change Start up Screen Start up Screen 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 Changing the Background Color You can choose the background color of the LCD monitor 3 Use the four way controller A Y to select Background color Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose a background color The background color of the menus changes Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready to take pictures Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 45 for other operations after the setting has been made Screen Setting Change Start up Screen Vi Background color lt 1 gt Brightness Level C MENU Cancel OK OK sbuljes How to display the i Set up menu Shutter release button LE button MENU
73. es whether expressed or implied is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided No refunds will be made on repairs by non authorized PENTAX service facilities Procedure During 12 month Warranty Period Any PENTAX which proves defective during the 12 month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer If there is no representative of the manufacturer in your country send the equipment to the manufacturer with postage prepaid In this case it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required If the equipment is covered by warranty repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing If the equipment is not covered by warranty regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner 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 pro
74. es to Date Date Style mm dd yy 24h Date 09 01 2004 Time 12 00 Date Adjust Date Style mmiddiyy 24h Date 09 01 2004 gt Time 12 00 MENU Cancel 0kK OK 7 Press the four way controller gt TAA The frame moves to month Date Style mmiddiyy 24h 8 Use the four way controller A Y orzo to change the month 7 Time 12 00 Change the day and year in the same MENY Cancel 0K OK manner Next change the time If you select 12h in Step 4 the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time om Press the OK button The camera is ready to take pictures If you set the date and time with the menu operations the screen will return to the Xi Set up menu Press the OK button again 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 e You can change the language and date and time settings with the menu operations p 143 p 148 When the Initial Settings or Date Adjust screen is displayed you can cancel the setting operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing the MENU button In this case the Initial Settings screen will appear next time you turn the camera on payieys Buiya9 Q es YOINH o Taking Still Pictures button Shutter release button Zo
75. eset the camera settings to their defaults Refer to the default setting list p 163 for the reset settings To reset only the shooting functions refer to Returning Only the Shooting Functions to the Default Settings p 94 1 Select Reset on the i Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The Reset screen appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 to 4 Reset select Reset Press the OK button The setting is cancelled and the camera Reset returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of Cancel How to Use the Menus p 45 for other operations after the setting has been made Back to initial settings IA The following settings are not affected by resetting Date Adjust Language 34 World Time Video Out and My Menu n 3 g a 157 158 Setting the Alarm You can set the alarm to ring at a specified time and display a selected image Playback gt Slideshow 3sec Resize Trimming Copy image and sound Digital Filter Movie Edit MENU Exit Checking the Alarm 1 2 3 Press the MENU button in Playback mode The P Playback menu appears Press the four way controller 4 Y to select Alarm Press the four way controller gt Alarm 14 25 The list of alarms appears ay Checked alarms are active alarms When OY Once 17 30 the snooze function amp
76. ess the D button The camera switches to Playback mode To Switch from Playback Mode to Mode or 8 Mode 1 Press the amp button or amp button The camera switches to mode or 5 mode To Switch from Mode to Mode 1 Press the amp button The camera switches to mode m To Switch from 2 mode to O mode press the 4 button Holding down the amp button or amp button turns the camera off Press quickly when changing the mode Playing Back Still Pictures Refer to Playing Back Images p 37 for instructions a D lt 3 a Ww D Q ol o 5 2 Oo D 2 5 a 3 D Q D 7 100 Four way controller Nine Image Display and Folder Display Nine Image Display You can display nine thumbnails of captured images at a time 1 Press the zoom lever E in Frame Playback mode 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 gt to move the frame When ten or more images have been saved if you choose image and press the four way controller 4 lt the previous page appears Similarly if you choose image and press the four way controller Y gt the next page appears Fn Select amp Delete 100 0010 The icons that appear on the images indicate the following No icon Still picture without voice memo with image
77. evel set at xxx Best The Auto Bracket options screen in Step 3 above can also be displayed from the Rec Mode menu With the exception of the shooting conditions selected for auto bracketing the second and third pictures are taken under the same conditions as the first picture soinjolg Buryel OMRON P amp C SBAMNIAKRE Taking Pictures at a Fixed Interval Interval Shooting K gt A set number of pictures can be automatically taken from a set time and for a set interval Interval shooting can be set at intervals of 10 seconds to 4 minutes in units of 1 second and Interval rare 1032 intervals of 4 minutes to 99 minutes in units of 1 minute Intervals of less than 10 seconds cannot be set Number of Shot From 2 to 99 Number of shots can be set Can be set in units of 1 minute If the start time is set to 0 min the first picture will be taken as soon as the shutter release button is pressed soinjolg HulyeL After 0 minutes to Start Time 23 hours 59 minutes 1 Press the Fn button in O mode The Fn guide appears 2 Usethe four way controller 4 to select 4 The current interval shooting setting appears for five seconds To take pictures with the current setting go to Step 8 Press the OK button while the Sh setting is displayed Interval gt Omin 10sec The Interval Shoot screen appears and Numberet shot 3 Interv
78. f Parts 11 Names of Operating Parts s f2 Monitor Indications 12 Getting Started 15 Attaching the Strap eccccccssceecesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeseeeeensseenss 15 Powering the Camera 16 Installing the Battery 16 Charging the Battery 18 Installing the SD Memory Card 20 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Turning the Camera On and Off 24 Turning the Camera On 24 Turning the Camera Off 2 25 Turning the Camera On in Playback Only Mode 26 Using the Camera ic ccsccecsisetecestencececeeditecicevececadevaseedenieddeysctdvesnectaciodiees 27 Holding the Camera ccccccccccscceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeneeeeeneeeeeenaeeeseneeeenaes 27 Swiveling the Lens and LCD Monitor 08 27 Taking Pictures With the Camera in the USB Cradle 28 Using a Tripod sssesseeeseeeeseeeeirsserieerrsesresserrssrrs seni 29 Initial Settings verisiin eneo eee ee wee ade vecddeesated aeaa aao Taraiti 30 Setting the Display Language cccesceeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeteeeeeneeeeeee 31 Setting the Date and Time cccccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenaeeeseneeeeeaes 32 Quick Start 34 Taking Still Pictures 1 34 Playing Back Still Pictures 37 Playing Back Images ceeceeereeees 37 Playing Back the Previous or Next Image 38 Rotating the Displayed Image 38 Common Operations 40 Understanding
79. fects the image The shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions 160 e Higher sensitivity settings use faster shutter speeds in low light conditions to reduce camera shake but the image may be affected by 320 noise Press the MENU button in 3 mode or 5 amp mode The 43 Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select Sensitivity Press the four way controller gt Sia a Ff ON A pull down menu appears Recorded Pixels 2560x1920 Use the four way controller A V White Balance to change the sensitivity neatuins Press the shutter release button Sy halfway The Sensitivity setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 45 for other operations after the setting has been made Saving the Sensitivity 1 gt p 92 soinjolg uUe L gt 5 Rec Mode gt bl MENU Recorded Pixels 2560x1920 Quality Level tk White Balance AWB AF Setting Multiple 1 AE Metering HO Sensitivity Auto MENUJE xit 2 3 4 OMe OM MAS OAM aAa ws Setting the Instant Review Time Instant Review You can choose the Instant Review time from 0 5 sec 1 sec 2 sec 3 sec 4 sec 5 sec and Off no display The default setting is 1 sec a 1 Press the MENU button in mode Z The 43 Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A V to se
80. following operations can be performed during playback Four way controller 4 Pauses playback Zoom lever C61 Increases the volume Zoom lever m Reduces the volume If there are no recorded indexes Four way controller 4 Reverses playback Four way controller gt Fast forwards playback 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 The following operations can be performed while playback is paused Four way controller 4 Resumes playback Four way controller 4 Rewinds approx 5 seconds Four way controller gt Advances approx 5 seconds Press the four way controller Y Playback stops A punos y9eg BulAejg pue Bulpiosay o 138 Adding a Voice Memo to Images You can add a voice memo to your still pictures 1 2 3 4 5 Recording a Voice Memo 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the still picture to which you want to add a voice memo 2 Press the center button The quick menu appears 3 Use the four way controller A Y to select REC Start and press 1100 0038 pe Start the center button Dood NST 1025 Recording starts You can record until the SD Memory Card or built in memory is full 4 Press the center button The quick menu appears 5 Use the four way controller 4 Y
81. fter the setting has been made Auto Bracketing p 68 Rec Mode E Recorded Pixels 2560x1920 Quality Level tok White Balance AWB AF Setting Multiple AE Metering HO Sensitivity Auto MENU E xit pea Setting the Color Saturation Saturation You can set the color saturation 1 Press the MENU button in mode or 8 mode The 43 Rec Mode menu appears i 2 Usethe four way controller A Y to select Saturation v 3 Use the four way controller lt gt Giese Mode 2 to change the setting from sh tpness g E Normal to High or Saturation T Low To reduce the saturation choose and to increase the saturation choose 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The Saturation setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 45 for other operations after the setting has been made Auto Bracketing p 68 Rec Mode E Recorded Pixels 2560x1920 Quality Level tok White Balance AWB AF Setting Multiple AE Metering HO Sensitivity Auto MENUE xit P pua 29 Setting the Image Contrast Contrast You can set the image contrast 1 Press the MENU button in mode or 8 mode The 43 Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way c
82. g Mode There are two ways of taking a series of pictures One involves taking Ko pictures one after the other and saving each one separately Continuous a Shooting mode and the other involves joining a series of pictures into z asingle image Multiple Shooting mode F Continuous Pictures are taken continuously for as long as the shutter a m S release button is pressed Shooting stops when you take Q hooting g your finger off the shutter release button g Ez Multiple Four frames are taken at once and joined into a single Shooting picture 1 Press the Fn button in O mode The Fn guide appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 to select 2 or The camera is ready to take a series of pictures 3 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus 4 Press the shutter release button fully Pictures are taken in the selected mode The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode Continuous shooting is not possible in Bal 3 or amp mode You can continue shooting until the memory capacity of the SD Memory Card or built in memory is full The interval of continuous shooting will vary according to the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level settings The focus exposure and white balance are locked with the first image In Multiple Shooting mode recorded pixels and quality level are 2048x1536 and Xx Better irrespective
83. g area You can choose from nine positions 1 Press the Fn button in O mode The Fn guide appears H AF Area Move soainjolg Buyey o if G 3 Press the four way controller gt The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected focus mode tandard Make sure that the surface of the lens is clean as any dirt on the lens in s amp mode may cause the camera to focus on the dirt rather than on the subject The default setting is AF Saving the Focus Mode p 92 Manual Focus The procedure for setting the focus manually is described below 1 N Press the Fn button in mode The Fn guide appears Use the four way controller gt to select MF The central portion of the screen is magnified twice as large when focusing Press the four way controller AY The MF indicator appears on the LCD monitor to indicate the approximate distance to the subject Use the four way controller A W to adjust the focus using the indicator as a guide A for distant focus MF indicator Vv for closer focus Press the shutter release button halfway The focus is fixed and the camera returns to the normal display The focus is fixed automatically after five seconds Adjusting the Focusing Area 1 Press the Fn button in mode 2 Use the four way controller gt to select E The previously selected fo
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85. gt 2560x1920 lity L l 5 Use the four way controller A Y Ame aaae ANB to select My Menu pL a L Ser Sa MENUJE xit GRec Mode m 6 Press the center button Seay wenn The selected function is saved in Recorded Pixels 2560x1920 My Menu te Any function in the O Rec Mode gt Playback or i Set up menu can be saved in My Menu e My Menu settings are not returned to the defaults with no function saved by selecting Reset on the Set up menu Delete the settings one by one suoijesadQ uOWWOD o Editing My Menu Changing the display order and deleting items 1 Press the MENU button My Menu appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y to choose an item 3 Press the center button Eee My My Menu The quick menu appears Recorded Pixels gt 2560x1920 If the selected item appears at the top Slideshow 3sec Downward is highlighted If the selected Format E item appears in any other position Upward Downward is highlighted Delete Upward Moves the selected item up GENExit one field Downward Moves the selected item down one field Delete Deletes the selected item 4 Use the four way controller A V to choose an item and press the center button The menu item is moved or deleted Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Letting the Came
86. has been made Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in Playback mode Pressing the OK button changes the display mode Refer to p 14 for details of each display mode Normal Display 100 0026 Histogram Info gt sa 100 002 me 056 kk AWB FOH s0200 0 1 250 0312512004 F516 14 25 a No Icons Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode p 73 sofew Hur j q pue yoeg bured ad D lt 5 amp W D Q x v 5 2 oO 5 amp 3 D o o 106 1 2 3 You can play back all the recorded images one after another 1 WN Press the center button in Playback mode The quick menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select Slideshow Press the center button The slideshow starts To exit the slideshow press the OK button during the slideshow Setting the Slideshow Conditions You can choose how the images change from one to the next during the slideshow Effect Off No effect Wipe The next image slides over the previous one from left to right Checker The next image appears in small square mosaic blocks Fade The previous image fades out and the next image appears _ Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller l
87. how to delete images from the camera Editing and Printing Still Pictures This chapter explains the various ways of printing still pictures and how to edit images with the camera For instructions on how to print or edit images using a computer refer to the PC Connection Manual Enjoying Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC o N Recording and Playing Back Sound This chapter explains how to record sound only files or add sound a voice memo to an image and how to play back voice memos Settings This chapter explains how to set the camera related functions Appendix o This section deals with troubleshooting and lists the optional accessories Checking the Contents of the Package Strap Software CD ROM Optio X O ST20 S SW24 USB cable AV cable Rechargeable lithium ion USB7 I AVC7 battery D LI8 USB cradle AC plug cord Operating Manual D CR24 D CO24 this manual Operating Manual PC Connection Manual Items marked with an asterisk are also available as optional accessories For other optional accessories refer to Optional Accessories p 167 Names of Parts Front Shutter release button button Power switch button Power switch button Power switch Microphone Self timer lamp red Flash Tripod socket Strap lug Speaker Lens Battery cover button Battery cover Back LCD m
88. imer 2 sec Self timer Continuous Shooting Multiple Shooting Auto Bracket Exposure White Balance Saturation Sharpness Contrast Interval Shoot Self timer Electronic control type control time approx 10 sec 2 sec Time Function World Time setting for 68 cities 28 time zones Alarm Alarm with simultaneous display of selected image at specified time max 3 alarms and snooze function Power Supply Rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI8 USB cradle charges battery in camera Battery Life Approx At 23 C with flash fired for 50 of shots and Image storage 165 pictures using a lithium ion battery D LI8 in accordance capacity with CIPA measuring conditions Battery Life Approx At 23 C with the battery fully charged in Playback time 160 min accordance with PENTAX testing conditions The time shown is approximate It may be shorter in low temperature conditions Max Charging Time Approx 110 min In Out Port USB cradle connector terminal Video Output Format NTSC PAL monaural PictBridge Printer PictBridge compatible printer Print Modes Print One Print All DPOF AUTOPRINT Print Settings Paper Size Paper Type Quality Border Status Size 112 W x54 H x18 D mm excluding operating members Weight 125 g excluding battery and SD Memory Card Weight when 145 g including battery and SD Memory Card shooting Package Contents Rechargeable lithium ion battery USB
89. ing Area screen appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select Focusing Area Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears Use the four way controller 4 V to change the setting GRec Mode mM Recorded Pixels 2560x1920 Quality Level tok White Balance AWB AF Setting Multiple gt AE Metering HOH Sensitivity Auto MENUJE xit Focusing Area Focusing Area 4 Focus Limiter Multiple alin MENU Cancel 0K OK Use the four way controller lt and then the four way controller V to select Focus Limiter Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select w or Press the shutter release button halfway The AF setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 45 for other operations after the setting has been made D A 3 amp ay 3 a o 5 Rec Mode E Recorded Pixels 2560x1920 Quality Level tk White Balance AWB AF Setting Multiple 1 AE Metering HO Sensitivity Auto MENUE xit 2 3 4 BG OM MIDAS MAMI BAARAS Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure AE Metering You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure The default setting is multi segment AE Metering TO Multi segment The exp
90. k Mode 105 SlideShow zisa 4 47 cciiie Bae alae nea en ae 106 Playing Back Movies cccssccesseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeseeeaeeeseaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeees Playing Back a Movie s Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment Deleting Images cccesseceeesseeeeeseeeeeeeeeee Deleting Single Images and Sound FileS cccceeceeeeeeeeees Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files from Nine Image Display cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeees 113 Deleting All IMa gE Ska io cea iannti asides 114 Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion Protect 115 Editing and Printing Still Pictures 117 Editing Still Pictures cccseessseeseeeseseeeeeesseeseesseeeeesseeeeesseensensesees 117 Changing the Image Size and Quality Resize 0 c eee 117 Trimming IMaQes cccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeees 119 Copying Fil S cceeseeeeeeees pe 121 Editing Pictures with Digital Filters 123 Editing Movies s e 124 Setting the Printing Service DPOF 128 Printing Single Images 0 128 Printing All Images 130 Printing Using PictBridge 0c0 0 131 Connecting the Camera to the Printer cc cececeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeees 131 Printing Single IMaQes ccccccceeesceeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeseaeeeeseaeeeseeneeeeeaee 132 Printing All Images ccceeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeee 134 Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings
91. l operations except power off release key p 36 suoijeiadQ uowwog o Key Lock lock shutter and zoom Set Direction For returning to the direction screen in Panorama Assist p 60 mode ef mode Item Description Page Take Still image For taking still pictures without interrupting movie p 96 recording For returning all the settings in the I Rec Mode menu gt p 94 to their defaults For disabling all operations except power off release key p 36 lock shutter and zoom Initialize Rec Mode Key Lock Still Picture Playback mode Item Description Page Red Start For attaching a voice memo to the still picture displayed on 139 REQ Stop the LCD monitor Starts and stops recording p Key Lock For disabling all operations except power off release key p 39 lock and four way controller operation Slideshow For starting a slideshow p 106 Before and during playback in Movie Playback mode and before starting voice recording or playback Item Description Page For disabling all operations except power off release key p 39 A Key Lock lock and four way controller operation Slideshow For starting a slideshow p 106 During pause in Movie Playback mode Item Description Page Save as Still image a ies the frame displayed on the LCD monitor as a p 109 Back to 1st frame For re
92. lect Instant a Review g 3 Press the four way controller gt saa A pull down menu appears Auto Bracket Interval Shoot 4 Use the four way controller A Y _ Movie to change the display time PEUCETI M 5 Press the shutter release button a halfway The Instant Review setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 45 for other operations after the setting has been made Instant Review p 35 GRec Mode E Xk Recorded Pixels 2560x1920 Quality Level tk White Balance AWB AF Setting Multiple AE Metering HO Sensitivity Auto MENUE xit pad 29 Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines 1 Press the MENU button in mode or 8 mode The 43 Rec Mode menu appears 2 Usethe four way controller 4 V to select Sharpness 3 Use the four way controller lt gt GRec Mode M My D z 3 a aw 3 a 7 to change the setting from a z E Normal to Hard or Saturation E T Soft To soften the contours choose and to sharpen the contours choose 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The Sharpness setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 45 for other operations a
93. lowing items for each image Copies Choose the number of copies up to 99 Date Specify whether you want the date inserted on the print or not 1 Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to choose the image to print in Playback mode 2 Press the Fn button The Fn guide appears 3 Press the four way controller A The DPOF screen appears If DPOF settings have already been made for an image the previous number of copies and date setting or O will be displayed MENU ancell FnJAll Images OK OKS es Use the four way controller lt gt to choose the number of copies and press the four way controller Y The frame moves to Date Use the four way controller lt 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 ecane lE Amage eOK The DPOF settings are saved and the camera returns to playback status 1100 0017 R aH To cancel DPOF settings set the number of copies to 00 in Step 4 and press the OK button Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even if the DPOF setting was made sainjdld IIHS unund pue 6unipa m 2 3 a o 5 a v 3 5 3 a a a 2 a 7 130 Printing All Images 1
94. making postcard size prints 640x 480 For posting on a website or attaching to e mail soinjolg Buiyey soinjoldg HulyeL o oi Press the MENU button in amp mode The B Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Recorded Pixels Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears Recorded Pixels 42560 1920 51 E The approximate file size is indicated after Quality Level 2304x1728 laf White Balance 2048 15366 Rec Mode E 4 My the number of recorded pixels AF Setting 1600x1200 AE Metering 1024x 760 ea Use the four way controller A Y Sensitivity 640x 4803 to change the number of recorded cancel oK Ok pixels Press the shutter release button halfway The Recorded Pixels setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 45 for other operations after the setting has been made Recorded Pixels and Quality Level p 22 7 300 Sy Rec Mode EY Recorded Pixels 2560x1920 Quality Level tow White Balance AWB AF Setting Multiple AE Metering KOH Sensitivity Auto MENUE xit A Dul F 8 0 A Taa A O P Selecting the Quality Level Image quality refers to the compression rate of still pictures The more stars the lower the comp
95. n WAVE monaural files e Pressing the OK button clears the voice recording screen from the LCD monitor Press the OK button again to display the voice recording screen punos yoeg BulAejg pue Hulpiosay 6 136 Taking Still Pictures in Voice Recording Mode 1 Press the amp button quickly in Voice Recording mode The camera switches to mode while recording continues The recording time appears on the O mode screen Refer to Taking Pictures p 53 for details of how to take still pictures Recording time 2 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus 3 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken Recording continues after the picture has been taken auton e The shutter sound and operation sound are muted when taking a still picture during voice recording e When you switch to 48 mode during recording the lens extends while recording continues The sound of the lens extending may be picked up at this time punos yoeg Buikejg pue Bulpiosay Q LEZA Playing Back Sound You can play back the sound files you made in amp mode 1 Press the D button 2 Use the four way controller lt gt 1 2 to choose a sound file to play aE back 3 Press the four way controller 4 You can play back the sound files you have recorded 1 Total file recording time eee 2 Playback time The
96. n taken the camera returns to movie recording status o 5 ay 3 oo a a Rec Mode E y4 My Recorded Pixels 2560x1920 Quality Level tok White Balance AWB AF Setting Multiple AE Metering KOH Sensitivity Auto MENUE xit 2 Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones Color Mode You can add a color effect to movies by using color filters As well as recording in normal colors you can choose a B amp W filter or a Sepia filter 1 Press the MENU button in 8 mode The 43 Rec Mode menu appears soinjzolg HulyeL o 2 Usethe four way controller A V to select Movie 3 Press the four way controller gt The Movie screen appears 4 Use the four way controller 4 V to select Color Mode 5 Press the four way controller gt pzz A pull down menu appears Color Mode 4 6 Use the four way controller A V __ Time lapse Movie to choose a color 7 Press the shutter release button Canai halfway The selected color mode is enabled and the camera is ready to record 8 Press the shutter release button fully Starts recording movie 9 Press the shutter release button fully Stops recording movie Taking Time lapse Movies This mode lets you take movies at a delayed frame rate so that when you play the movie at the normal frame rate the action appears speeded up For example if you choose the x2 se
97. nd store away from high temperature 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 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 computer Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation When using an SD Memory Card with a slow recording speed recording may stop while you are taking movies even when there is adequate space in the memory or shooting and playback may take a long time For information on compatible memory cards visit the PENTAX website or contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center payieys Buiya9 Q payieys Buriya o Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Choose the number of pixels
98. nding to the current setting appears and then the setting appears for five seconds To take pictures with the displayed setting go to Step 8 9 iene be Press the OK button while the Auto Bracket setting is displayed Z Exposure gt 0 3EV Wey White Balance 1 The Auto Bracket options screen appears Sy Sharpness Use the four way controller A Y g gaturation to choose the shooting MENU Cancel 0k OK conditions Press the four way controller gt to choose the Auto Bracket settings for 4 or W A pull down menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to choose the bracketing steps Press the OK button The camera is ready to take pictures The function chosen for auto bracketing appears on the LCD monitor Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus Press the shutter release button fully Three pictures are taken in succession when is selected and the shutter release button is pressed down fully in Step 9 Only one picture is taken when any other auto bracket option is selected and the shutter release button is pressed down fully in Step 9 and the camera creates the series of three shots internally Auto bracketing is not possible in Bm amp or amp mode The flash will not discharge in Auto Bracket mode When recorded pixels is set to 2048x1536 and above images are taken at Xx Better despite quality l
99. od 2560x1920 18 35 60 2304x1728 24 46 66 2048x1536 30 55 80 A 2 hr 1600x1200 50 86 117 2min 36 586 12 min 13 sec 1024x 768 107 193 242 640x 480 227 352 430 The above table shows the approximate figures White Balance Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten Light Fluorescent Light Manual Lens Focal Length 5 8 mm 17 4 mm equivalent to 35 6 mm 107 mm in 35 mm format f2 6 f4 8 Max Aperture Lens 6 elements in 5 groups Composition two aspherical elements Zoom Type Electrically driven Picture Range Approx 38 6 mmx28 9 mm screen is filled Super Macro mode 173 gt 3 3 5 x 174 Digital Zoom Capture Mode Max 4x combines with 3x optical zoom to give zoom magnification equivalent to 12x LCD Monitor 2 inch low temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD monitor with brightness adjustment approx 210 kilopixels with backlight and swivel mechanism approx 270 Playback Function Single frame 9 frame index enlargement max 8x scroll folder display rotation sound slideshow movie playback and edit save as still image divide movies stitch movies histogram display copying image and sound digital filter trimming resizing alarm Focus Mode Autofocus Macro Super Macro Manual Focus AF Area Move Autofocus Type TTL contrast detection system by sensor 9 point autofocus multiple spot changeable
100. ode Palette appears Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select BME Press the OK button Use the four way controller to choose the direction in which the images will be joined Set shift direction lt Joins the images at the left gt Joins the images at the right A Joins the images at the top v Joins the images at the bottom The example shows the images when P is selected o A 53 a ay 3 oo o o A 5 amp ay 3 a 7 Than Take the first image Press the shutter release button fully to take the first image The right edge of the image appears in semi transparent form on the left of the LCD monitor Move the camera to the right and ra take the second image Move the camera until the semi 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 To exit Panorama Assist mode press the center button or the four way controller A to display the Mode Palette and 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 the PC Connection Manual Enjoying Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC for instructions on stitching images To return to Step 4 select Set Direction on the quick menu in Bud mode and press the center button
101. of settings Mi Example of picture taken in Multiple Shooting mode Four frames are joined to form a single image soinyolg Ue L OMRON DAS MAMUIAR Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions Auto Bracket x Auto bracketing can be used to automatically vary settings such as the exposure and white balance over a series of three shots when the shutter release button is pressed This simple operation ensures that you are able to get the best shots after shooting Auto Bracket Settings Pictures are taken in the following sequence normal Exposure underexposed dark overexposed bright Choose the bracketing steps from 0 3 0 7 1 0 1 3 1 7 and 2 0 p 63 Conditions change in the following sequence normal red tinge low color temperature blue tinge high color temperature Choose the bracketing steps from 1 2 3 4 and 5 p 82 Conditions change in the following sequence current setting 1 Sh Sharpness soft hard p 89 hy o E pej Q ag o oO a White Balance Conditions change in the following sequence current setting Saturation low high amp p 90 Conditions change in the following sequence current setting Contrast low high ep 91 Press the Fn button in mode The Fn guide appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 to select 4 The icon correspo
102. oller 4 Y to select A B Press the OK button Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select the file you want to copy mAN Press the OK button The selected file is copied N OO If the image has a voice memo attached the sound file is copied with 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 Playback GE Slideshow 3sec Resize Trimming Copy image and sound Digital Filter Movie Edit MENU Exit Editing Pictures with Digital Filters This function enables you to edit still pictures with digital filters You can choose from nine filters B amp W Sepia Red Pink Purple Blue Green Yellow and Brightness 1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode The P Playback menu appears 2 Usethe four way controller 4 V to select Digital Filter 3 Press the four way controller gt Images that can be edited with the digital filters appear 4 Use the four way controller lt gt to choose an image 5 Use the four way controller 4 Y to choose a digital filter If you select EX you can adjust the brightness by pressing the zoom lever up and down 6 Press the OK button twice The overwrite confirmation screen appears 7 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Overwrite or Save as 8 Press the OK button The edited image is saved with the same iS EL OWETWTICS
103. om lever Fn button The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions 1 Press the button The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures Confirm the subject and shooting information on the LCD monitor The focus frame in the middle of the LCD monitor indicates the zone of automatic Focus frame focusing Press the zoom lever up or down to change the area 1 enlarges the subject W enlarges the area captured by the camera Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken The image appears on the LCD monitor for one second Instant Review and is saved to the SD Memory Card or built in memory e p 35 When the Zoom Position is toward W taking pictures with the flash may cause an edge of the picture to appear dark Check the picture using playback Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two step action as follows Press halfway The focus exposure and white balance are locked when the shutter release button is pressed halfway The shutter speed and aperture settings only appear on the LCD monitor when the shutter release button is pressed halfway The green focus frame lights on the LCD monitor when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the
104. on the button that was pressed button The camera turns on in amp still picture mode This is the mode for taking still pictures The lens cover opens and a the lens extends 425 yf button The camera turns on in 5 movie mode This is the mode for recording movies The lens cover opens and the lens extends button The camera turns on in voice recording mode 0 This is the mode for recording only B sound not for taking pictures or AEBS tart recording movies 09 25 2004 The lens cover stays closed Teas 01 31 44 00 00 00 L te You can use the O 2 or button to switch to a different mode after the camera has been turned on e If the Initial Settings screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn the camera on follow the procedure on p 30 to set the display language and or current date and time Checking the Memory Card The memory card is checked automatically Memory status when the camera turns on appears on the LCD monitor when a card has been inserted and appears when no card has been inserted appears instead of 1 when the write protect switch on the SD Memory Card is in the locked position Images and sound cannot be recorded when the write protect switch is locked Turning the Camera Off 1 Press and hold down the amp or amp button The camera turns off The LCD monitor turns off the lens retracts and the lens cover closes
105. onitor SD Memory Card socket Dummy card is inserted in SD Memory Card socket when camera leaves factory USB cradle connector terminal Names of Operating Parts button Power switch button Power switch button Power switch Shutter release button D button Zoom lever Ul Q Wa ma OK DISPLAY button Four way controller Center button Fn button MENU button For functions of each buttons refer to Understanding the Button Functions pp 40 43 Monitor Indications Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions 1 Shooting mode p 55 9 Remaining image storage capacity 2 Flash mode p 78 10 Battery indicator p 19 3 Drive mode pp 64 72 11 Key lock icon p 36 4 Focus mode p 75 12 Focus frame p 34 5 Shutter speed 13 EV compensation p 63 6 Aperture 14 Date and time p 32 7 Digital zoom icon p 61 8 Memory status p 25 Built in memory without card SD Memory Card Card is write protected Full Display in Still Picture Capture Mode 14 Bright portion blinks red 5 White balance p 82 2 Dark portion blinks yellow 6 AE metering p 86 3 Recorded pixels p 79 7 Sensitivity p 87 4 Quality p 81 8 Histogram p 74 About the Bright and Dark Portions When there is an area in the frame that is so bright it appears white th
106. ontroller A V to select Contrast 3 Use the four way controller 4 gt Geom i to change the setting from Sharpness Normal to High or oe T Low To reduce the contrast choose and to increase the contrast choose 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The Contrast setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 45 for other operations after the setting has been made o z 3 a aw 3 a O Auto Bracketing p 68 Saving the Settings Memory You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the camera is turned off or returned to the defaults The items that can be saved or reset are listed below If you select amp On the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off If you select O Off the settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off The table below also shows whether the Memory default setting for each item is On or Off Items not listed here will be saved in the selected settings when the camera is turned off Item Description Sonne The flash mode set with the Fn button and four way K Fash Mode controller 4 p 78 D Drive Mode The drive mode
107. oose a language The default setting is English Press the OK button Press the four way controller Y The frame moves to City Use the four way controller lt gt to choose the desired city Hometown Press the four way controller Y Language E Q fy gt Q on 5 a 2 English Pyccku Fran ais sto Deutsch Hy eee Espa ol px Italiano BAX MENU Cancel 0k OK Initial Settings Language Ea8 English gt th DST City New York MENU Cancel The frame moves to DST Daylight Saving Time Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select w On or Off Press the OK button The Date Adjust screen appears 0K OK Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style 1 Press the four way controller gt Date Adjust Q 2 The frame moves to mm dd yy Date Style ESA 24h 4 Use the four way controller AY Jate pena to choose the date and time Time 12 00 n display style z MENU Cancel 0K OK 2 3 Press the four way controller gt Date Adjust The frame moves to 24h 4 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select 24h 24 hour display or 12h 12 hour display MENU Cancel 0K OK 5 Press the four way controller gt The frame returns to Date Style 6 Press the four way controller Y The frame mov
108. operation when you ask someone to take pictures for you 1 Press the center button in G mode The quick menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Key Lock Press the center button The Key Lock is engaged and the camera returns to Capture mode Pressing the OK button during Key Lock displays at the top of the LCD monitor ser indicating that the lock is engaged To cancel Key Lock press the center button to display the quick menu and press the center button Playing Back Still Pictures Shutter release button LB button Zoom lever Playing Back Images Mes AIMO You can play back the images you have taken File number 1 Press the gt button after taking a picture The image appears on the LCD monitor This is called Playback mode To take another picture press the BE button again or press the shutter release button halfway 1100 0038 Playing Back Images with the Lens Retracted You are recommended to use the camera with the lens retracted when you want to play back several pictures 1 Press and hold down the gt button for more than two seconds after taking a picture The camera switches to Playback mode and the lens is retracted To take another picture press the PJ button again or press the shutter release button halfway i E If there are no images stored the No image amp sound message appears e You c
109. or choosing a frame appears Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose the frame you want to save Press the OK button The selected frame is saved as a still picture sainydld IIHS Bujuiig pue Bunipa 0 How to display the Movie Edit screen MENU button OK button Four way controller Playback gt Slideshow 3sec Resize Trimming Copy image and sound Digital Filter Movie Edit MENU Exit Dividing a Movie Select Divide Movies on the Movie Edit screen 4 5 m 2 5 a o 5 2 v 3 5 3 a no a ay a O 126 10 11 Press the OK button The screen for choosing a movie appears Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to choose a movie Press the OK button The screen for choosing the dividing position appears Use the four way controller A V lt P to determine the dividing position A Plays the movie V Stops the movie lt 4 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 Y to select Divide Press the OK button The movie is divided at the specified 55100 0042 a 5 Select movie position and the two portions are saved as separate files i Playback Slideshow Resize Trimming Movie Edit Save as Still image i Divide Movies Copy image
110. ormatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable e Formatting will delete protected data too 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 Select Format on the i Set up menu Press the four way controller gt The Format screen appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Format Press the OK button Formatting starts When formatting is ROUSE completed the camera is ready to take or Cancel playback image Format All data deleted kh OO Na Rec Mode Recorded Pixels 2560x1920 Quality Level tow White Balance AWB Format o Sound D Date Adjust 09 25 2004 World Time AF Setting Multiple AE Metering KOH Language 3 8 English Sensitivity Auto Folder Name Standard MENUE xit 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 1 Select Date Adjust on the i Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The Date Adjust screen appears Refer to Setting the Date and Time p 32 for the setting procedure n 3 g 2 143 How to display the i Set up menu Shutter release button MENU MENU button OK button Four way con
111. osure is determined by the entire screen The exposure is determined mainly by the center of the Center weighted Sron soinjzoldg HulyeL The exposure is determined by the small area in the center of the screen only Spot Press the MENU button in mode or amp mode The B Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select AE Metering Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears lity L I tok Use the four way controller A Y lWwiitessence Ane to change the AE Metering mode MAn Press the shutter release button Sensitivity halfway meCancel The AE Metering setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 45 for other operations after the setting has been made a fF ON Saving the AE Metering Mode p 92 GRec Mode bl Xk My Recorded Pixels 2560x1920 Quality Level tk White Balance AWB AF Setting Multiple AE Metering KOH Sensitivity Auto MENUE xit 2 3 4 OMG OM MIDAS MAMNIBAARAS Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings The default setting is Auto Sensitivity Auto The camera sets the sensitivity automatically 80 The lower the sensitivity the less noise that af
112. p 148 appear Folder Name For setting the folder name with the date setting p 148 Change Start For displaying an image as the start up screen when the 150 E up Screen camera is turned on P 2 Background For choosing the background color of the menus p 151 5 color g Brightness 5 Level For changing the brightness of the LCD monitor p 152 Video Out For setting the output format to the TV monitor p 153 USB Connection For changing the USB connection mode according to p 154 purpose Sleep Timeout For setting the power saving function p 155 Auto Power Off For turning off the power automatically after a fixed time p 156 Reset For returning settings other than the date and time language p 157 world time video out and my menu to their defaults suoes do uowwog Quick Menu The quick menu appears when you press the center button in the middle of the four way controller Press the MENU button to exit the quick menu without changing any of the settings The quick menu for each mode is shown below i mode Item Description Page Red Start For starting and stopping voice recording in still picture 5A REQ Stop capture mode P Mode Palette For displaying the Mode Palette p 55 For returning all the settings in the I Rec Mode menu Initialize Rec Mode to their defaults The settings in the P Playback menu p 94 and X4 Set up menu remain unchanged For disabling al
113. pacity of the SD Memory Card and the selected number of recorded pixels and quality level s p 22 Depending on the mode the A button button or amp button blinks while the SD Memory Card is being accessed data is being recorded or read 1 Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the front of the camera the side with the PENTAX logo Push the card in until it clicks Images and sound may not be recorded correctly if the card is not inserted all the way Removing the SD Memory Card 1 Push the card into the SD Memory Card socket to eject it Pull the card out Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write protect switch Setting the switch to LOCK protects the existing data by q i prohibiting recording of new data deletion of existing data or SD formatting of the card appears on the LCD monitor Write protect switch when the card is write protected Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera as the card may be hot Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off while data is being saved to the card images or sound files are being played back or the camera is connected to a computer 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 a
114. pre flash discharges when using the red eye reduction function Press the Fn button in 3 mode The Fn guide appears Press the four way controller lt 4 The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected flash mode Saving the Flash Mode p 92 5 GRec Mode E Xk Recorded Pixels 2560x1920 Quality Level tk White Balance AWB AF Setting Multiple 1 AE Metering HO Sensitivity Auto MENUE xit 2 3 4 Me OF MAS OARIARE Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose from six recorded pixels settings The larger your recorded pixels the clearer the details will appear when you print your picture The quality of the printed picture depends on the image quality exposure control resolution of the printer and other factors therefore you do not need to select more than the required number of recorded pixels 1024x768 is sufficient for printing postcard size prints The approximate file size is indicated after the number of recorded pixels 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 s p 81 Recorded Pixels Recorded Pixels Use 2560x1920 For printing high quality photos or A4 size pictures or editing images on a PC 2304x1728 2048x1536 1600x1200 7 1024x 768 For
115. r a lake in bright sunshine Lets you take photos against dazzling backgrounds Snow such as snow covered mountains Lets you take pictures of yourself either alone or with a Self portrait jothers The focus is controlled to take into account the shooting distance arm length Lets you capture evening or night views or take pictures pe Night Scene of people against a nightscape The camera has a max Portrait slow shutter speed of four seconds and features slow synchronization and noise reduction functions v4 Food Lets you take pictures of prepared food that looks really appetizing _ Lets you capture exhibits and works of art in museums fi Museum and galleries without using the flash CQ Pet Lets you capture lifelike pictures of your pet Sport Lets you take sharp pictures of a quickly moving subject P such as at a sporting event g9 Fireworks Lets you take clear photos of fireworks o A 3 a aw 3 oo o 1 2 1 Press the four way controller 4 Y in mode The Mode Palette appears 2 Use the four way controller A Y lt gt to choose a shooting mode eo Press the OK button The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus 5 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken soinjolg Bui
116. r to Folder Display p 102 kh O Na How to display the i Set up menu Shutter release button MENU gt MENU button OK button Four way controller Changing the Screen Setting You can change the start up screen the background color of the menus and the brightness of the LCD monitor 1 Select Screen Setting on the i Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The Screen Setting screen appears Screen Setting Change Start up Screen gt Background color 1 Brightness Level CO MENU Cancel okK OK Changing the Start up Screen You can choose an image to be displayed as the start up screen when the camera is turned on 3 Use the four way controller A V to select Change Start up Screen 4 Press the four way controller gt The Change Start up screen appears 5 Use the four way controller 4 gt to select w On or O Off w Displays the start up screen Hides the start up screen sbulyes Change Start up Screen Start up Screen MM gt Ee PEIO Eng 5 150 Rec Mode Ian My OA tiSet up My Recorded Pixels 2560x1920 Format lt gt Quality Level tk Sound White Balance AWB D Date Adjust 09 25 2004 AF Settin Multiple World Time AE Met
117. ra Choose the Optimal Settings CH Program Mode In Program mode the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures However you can select other functions such as the flash mode and recorded pixels 1 Press the amp button The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures 2 Set the functions you want to use Refer to Setting the Shooting Functions pp 75 91 for details of how to set the soinj oig HulyeL functions 3 Press the shutter release button a 91 25120 043 halfway ae The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus and the aperture and shutter speed appear 4 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken i You can take a still picture while recording a movie or a voice memo p 54 p 96 e The left and right keys on the four way controller can be used to adjust the exposure p 63 Taking Still Pictures p 34 Recording a Voice Memo While in Still Picture Capture Mode Use the quick menu to record a voice memo while in still picture capture mode You can continue taking pictures while recording the voice memo 1 Press the center button in mode The quick menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select REC Start and press the center button The camera returns to mode and recording starts Continue taking pictures while recording
118. rations except power off and playback operations As no pictures can be taken or voice memos recorded etc this function is useful for preventing erroneous operation when showing images to someone 1 Press the center button in Playback mode The quick menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A Y Senne to select A Key Lock iit Key Lock 2004 3 Press the center button The Key Lock is engaged and the camera returns to Playback mode To cancel Key Lock press the center button again to display the quick menu and select Release Key Lock EEE Pressing the OK button during Key Lock displays at the top of the LCD monitor indicating that the lock is engaged yesado uowwog o a Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions D Ye oa go ag eS SOO Capture and Voice Recording Modes O button O 2 mode Switches to amp mode 1 p 136 Turns the camera off when held down button G mode Switches to mode p 95 Turns the camera off when held down button amp mode Switches to A mode p 34 Turns the camera off when held down Shutter release button mode Takes a still picture p 34 X mode Records a movie p 95 mode Records a voice memo p 136 P button Switches to the Playback mode p 37 p 108
119. ression rate and the higher the quality but the file size becomes larger The recorded pixels setting also affects the file size p 79 Quality Level Best Lowest compression rate Suitable for photo prints Standard compression rate Suitable for viewing the image kk Batter on a computer screen Good Highest compression rate Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e mail A a A ON T Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the quality level Press the shutter release button halfway Press the MENU button in O mode The B Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select Quality Level Press the four way controller gt GRec Mode Recorded Pixels 2560x1920 Quality Level 4 keke White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Cancel pull down menu appears he Quality Level setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 45 for other operations after the setting has been made Recorded Pixels and Quality Level p 22 soainjolg uUe L o a Ss Q ag o oO a 5 Rec Mode gt MENU Recorded Pixels 2560x1920 Quality Level tok White Balance AWB AF Setting Multiple 1 AE Metering HO Sensitivity Auto MENU E xit 2 3 4 P pu
120. rious 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 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 To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake keep the SD Memory Card out of the reach of small children Seek medical attention immediately if accidentally swallowed 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 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 and contact your nearest PENTAX service center Continued 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 ca
121. ry Status green Adequate power remains green Battery is running low I yellow Battery is running very low red Battery is exhausted Battery depleted The camera will turn off after this message appears e Recycling Batteries LY This symbol indicates that the battery is recyclable TO Cover the terminals with insulating tape and take the battery to a store displaying this symbol Li ion payieys Buiye9 Q peyie s Buryje5 o Installing the SD Memory Card Insert the card Remove the card SD Memory Card Push in to eject SD Memory Card socket This camera uses an SD Memory Card Captured images movies and voice recordings can be saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera They are saved in the built in memory if a card is not inserted p 25 auton Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card A dummy card is inserted in the SD Memory Card socket when the camera leaves the factory to protect the socket from scratches and dust Remove the dummy card before inserting the SD Memory Card No images or sound can be recorded on the dummy card 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 142 for instructions on formatting The still picture storage capacity varies depending on the ca
122. s page Pull the battery tape to lift the battery up Lift the battery out of the camera This camera uses a rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI8 Use of any other type of battery may damage the camera and cause malfunction Insert the battery correctly If the battery is incorrectly oriented malfunction may result Do not remove the battery while the camera is turned on If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time remove the battery If the camera is left without the battery for a long time the date will be reset payieys Buiye9 Q payieys Buriya o USB cradle Charging indicator When using the camera for the first time or after a long period of non use or when the Battery depleted message appears charge the battery as described below Charging the Battery 1 Connect the AC plug cord D CO24 to the USB cradle 2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet 3 Place the camera on the USB cradle Make sure that the connector on the bottom of the LCD monitor section of the camera is inserted into the connector terminal on the USB cradle The charging indicator on the USB cradle lights red during charging The charging indicator turns off when charging is finished Lm a The time required for full charge is about 110 minutes maximum The appropriate ambient temperature range for charging the battery is 0 C to 40 C The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature an
123. s with the Initialize Rec Mode of the quick menu p 94 P Playback Menu Item Description Page Slideshow For playing back recorded images one after another p 106 Resize For changing the size of images p 117 Trimming For deleting the unneeded part of a picture p 119 Copy image and For copying files from the built in memory to the SD p 121 sound Memory Card and vice versa Digital Filter For creating a color filter effect using red blue green p 123 filters etc 5 Save ae Sill For saving one frame from a movie as a still picture p 125 uw image Divide Movies For dividing a movie into two p 126 Stitch Movies For joining two movies together p 127 Quick Zoom For displaying the image at maximum magnification by p 104 pressing the zoom lever once Quick Delete For displaying the Delete screen with Delete highlighted p 112 when On is selected Alarm For setting the alarm to ring and display an image at a p 158 specific time ts Set up Menu Item Description Page Format For formatting the SD Memory Card or built in memory p 142 For adjusting the playback volume and settings of the Sound start up sound shutter sound key operation sound and p 144 self timer sound Date Adjust For adjusting the date time and date and time styles p 143 World Time For setting the world time p 146 Language For changing the language in which menus and messages
124. se the image you want to resize and press the OK button The screen for selecting the resolution and quality appears MENU Exit 1100 0017 m 2 5 o o 5 2 a 3 5 5 n 2 y Q Z fn a 117 m 2 5 ce o 5 2 ge 3 5 5 o 2 y 3 fn a 118 Select the resolution and quality Saal miResize Use the four way controller gt to display 2304 17 the pull down menu then use the four way al controller A V to choose a size and quality and press the four way controller Galen lt 4 g MENY Cancel 0k OK You cannot select a larger resolution or higher quality than that of the original image Press the OK button The overwrite confirmation screen appears If the image is protected the confirmation screen does not appear and the image is saved as a new file Use the four way controller A Y to select Overwrite or Save as Press the OK button The resized image is saved Press the shutter release button to cancel image resizing and return to mode or press the P button to return to Playback mode Playback gt Ra My Slideshow 3sec Resize Trimming Copy image and sound Digital Filter Movie Edit MENU Exit Trimming Images You can delete the unwanted part of a picture and save the trimmed image as a separate image
125. seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture X The picture is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed Use this mode to avoid camera shake when the shutter release button is pressed 8 The picture is taken approximately two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed CA aS soinjzolg HulyeL 1 Press the Fn button in 3 mode or mode The Fn guide appears 2 Use the four way controller A to select or amp The camera is ready to take the picture using the self timer 3 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus 4 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds later auton Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the self timer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures y In mode recording will start after ten seconds or two seconds memo Press the MENU button or OK button while the self timer is engaged to cancel the self timer Alternatively press the shutter release button halfway to stop the countdown and press fully to restart the countdown D z 5 amp ay 3 oo 0 OMe ODS ERLEEN Taking a Series of Pictures Continuous Shooting Mode amp Multiple Shootin
126. size and quality level data compression rate of still pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken Higher quality levels and numbers of pixels produce clearer images for printing but the resulting increase in data volume reduces the total number of pictures that can be stored in the camera s built in memory or on the SD Memory Card The quality of the captured photo or printed picture depends on the quality level exposure control resolution of the printer and a variety of other factors so you do not need to select more than the required number of pixels 1024x768 is sufficient for printing postcard size prints Refer to the table below for the appropriate settings according to use Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use Recorded U se Pixels 2560x1920 For printing high quality photos or A4 size pictures or editing 2304x1728 images on a PC 2048x1536 1600x1200 5 1024x 768 For making postcard size prints 640x 480 For posting on a website or attaching to e mail The default setting is 2560x1920 Appropriate Quality Level According to Use k Best Lowest compression rate Suitable for photo prints Standard compression rate Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen Highest compression rate Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e mail The default setting is xx Better Good
127. ss the MENU button To cancel interval shooting press the OK button Interval shooting is not possible in amp or Ball mode e The Interval Shoot screen in Step 3 can also be displayed from the 6 Rec Mode menu In interval shooting all pictures are taken under the same shooting conditions as the first picture Items set to Auto are stored as Auto settings When the focus mode is set to AF Setting the autofocus is adjusted for each shot e Interval shooting stops and the camera turns off automatically when the SD Memory Card or built in memory runs out of memory space Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode The LCD monitor display changes in the following sequence each time you press the OK button Normal Display Histogram Display Histogram Info No Icons Backlight Off Refer to Monitor Indications p 12 for details of each display mode All the camera buttons function as normal even when the backlight is off Press the shutter release button to take pictures as normal Normal Display Histogram Display g z J Q ag Q oO a Backlight Off No Icons e soinjzolg HulyeL o Using the Histogram A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of the image on the horizontal axis darkest at the left and brightest at the right and the number of pixels on the vertical axis The shape of the histogram tells you whether the exposure of the image is corre
128. subject is in focus If the subject is out of focus the frame will light red Press fully Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the 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 Horizontal lines or intricate patterns e Fast moving objects e When there is an object in the foreground and an object in the background in the same picture Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting bright background Instant Review The image appears on the LCD monitor for one second Instant Review immediately after it is captured You can change the Instant Review time p 88 You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the Fn button Hes JINO He S YIN o OK button Four way controller Center button Key Lock Engaging the Key Lock in Capture mode disables all camera operations except power off shutter and zoom operations As no pictures can be played back or voice memos recorded etc this function is useful for preventing erroneous
129. t 4 gt to choose the image to start the slideshow with Press the MENU button The P Playback menu appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 Y Gy Playback a My to select Slideshow Slideshow aac To start the slideshow with the current a settings go to Step 9 Copy image and sound Digital Filter 4 Press the four way controller Movie Edit The slideshow screen appears MEAD Exit x Start 5 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Interval 6 Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears 7 Usethe four way controller 4 Y to change the interval and press the OK button Choose from the following 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec 20 sec 30 sec 8 Select the Effect in the same way You can choose from Off Wipe Checker and Fade 9 Press the OK button The slideshow starts using the selected interval and effect Pressing the center button during the slideshow pauses the slideshow To resume the slideshow press any button while the slideshow is paused 10 Press the OK button The slideshow stops ih The slideshow will continue until you press any button e Pictures with a voice memo will be played through to the end before the next picture is played back regardless of the set interval e Pressing the four way controller gt while playing back a movie displays the next image e Sound files made in amp mode are not playe
130. t all your images and sound files Protected images and sound files will be deleted when the SD Memory Card or built in memory is formatted 1 Press the Fn button in Playback mode The Fn guide appears 2 Press the four way controller gt The Protect screen appears 3 Press the Fn button The Protect All screen appears 4 Use the four way controller 4 to pm select Protect oan 5 Press the OK button eo ere All the images and sound files are protect protected Unprotect MENU lt 5 To cancel the Protect setting on all your images and sound files select Unprotect in Step 4 Editing and Printing Still Pictures Editing Still Pictures Playback gt MENU Slideshow 3sec Resize Bp Trimming Copy image and sound 1 Digital Filter Movie Edit 4 6 8 2 3 4 5 7 Changing the Image Size and Quality Resize By changing the size and quality of a selected image you can make the file size smaller than the original You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the SD Memory Card or built in memory is full by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available on the card 1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode The P Playback menu appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Resize 3 Press the four way controller gt The Resize screen appears Movies cannot be resized 4 Use the four way controller lt gt to choo
131. tch 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 eyes or in your mouth About the USB Cradle A Warning Do not use the product at a voltage other than the specified voltage Use with a power source or voltage other than that designed can cause a fire or electrical shock The specified voltage is 100 240V 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
132. ted by this camera You may be able to play it back on another brand of camera or your computer Image folder could not be created The largest file number has been assigned to an image in the largest folder number and no more images can be saved Insert anew SD Memory Card or format the card p 142 Image protected The image or sound file you are trying to delete is protected Data being recorded This message appears when you try to switch to Movie mode or Playback mode while an image is still being recorded or when the protect setting or DPOF setting is being changed It disappears after the image is recorded or the setting is changed Data being processed This message appears when the camera takes more than five seconds to display an image due to for example image processing Alarm was set This message appears when the alarm is set and before the camera automatically turns off 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 a printer No ink in a printer There is no ink in a printer Printer error An error message has been sent from the printer Data error A data error message has been sent from the printer Paper stuck in a printer The paper is stuck in a printer xipueddy gt a D 5 2 x 170 Troubleshooting
133. the four way controller 4 Y to choose an item Use the four way controller 4 gt to select w On or O Off Press the shutter release button halfway The Memory setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 45 for other operations after the setting has been made Memory Flash Mode 7 gt Drive Mode Focus Mode Zoom Position MF Position White Balance MENU Cancel OK OK soainjolg Buiye L Returning Only the Shooting Functions to the Default Settings This function lets you return all the shooting function settings but not the other settings to the defaults All the items on the 48 Rec Mode menu are reset Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Bracket Interval Shoot Movie Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Sharpness Saturation Contrast 1 Press the center button in mode The quick menu appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select Initialize Rec Mode Press the center button The confirmation screen appears os Use the four way controller 4 Y poon 1425 to select Initialize and press the center button All the shooting function settings return to the defaults and the camera returns to O mode soinj olg UEL A Recording Movies
134. the settings Press the MENU button to cancel printing Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer Disconnect the cable from the printer when you have finished printing 1 2 emo wv Disconnect the USB cable from the USB cradle Disconnect the USB cable from the printer The camera turns off automatically when the USB cable is disconnected from the USB cradle m 2 5 ce o 5 2 a 3 5 5 o 2 y 3 E fn a LEE Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound Voice Recording Mode You can record sound with the camera The microphone is located on the top of the camera Aim the camera to obtain the best sound Microphone 1 Press the amp button 1 2 The remaining recordable time and the recording time of the current file appear on the LCD monitor 1 Recording time 2 Remaining recordable time GHUTERIEEGS tart 09 25 2004 14 25 N Press the shutter release button fully Recording starts The amp button and self timer lamp blink during recording When the Fn button is pressed during SHUTTER GEYS top recording an index can be added to the Fn index RE current sound file Press the shutter release button fully Recording stops oN m In Voice Recording mode the still picture function and voice recording function can be used independently for taking still pictures and recording sound files Sound is saved i
135. tions related to taking still pictures and recording movies Item Description Page Recorded Pixels For selecting the number of pixels of still pictures p 79 Quality Level For selecting the compression rate of still pictures p 81 White Balance For adjusting the color balance according to the light p 82 conditions 2 Focusing Area For changing the area of the autofocus p 84 E D Focus For limiting the lens movement area according to the 84 L Limiter conditions P AE Metering For setting the metering method to determine the p 86 exposure Sensitivity For setting the sensitivity p 87 Auto Bracket For automatically changing the shooting conditions p 68 Interval Shoot For continuous shooting of a set number of pictures at a p 70 set interval o Color Mode For selecting a color filter for movies p 98 3 Time lapse For setting the frame rate when recording time lapse 99 Movie movies P Digital Zoom For taking digital zoom pictures p 61 Instant Review For setting the Instant Review time p 88 For choosing whether to save the set values of the Memory shooting function or return to the defaults when the p 92 camera is turned off Sharpness For choosing whether you want the image to have sharp p 89 or soft outlines Saturation For setting the color saturation p 90 Contrast For setting the image contrast p 91 ka All the settings on the Rec Mode menu can be returned to their default
136. to select amp RE Stop and press the center button Recording stops g 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 A voice memo cannot be added to protected O n images e p 115 punog y eg bulked pue Bulpsiozay Q 139 1 A punos yoeg BulAejg pue Bulpiooay 6 Playing Back a Voice Memo 1 oN Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the still picture with the voice memo that you want to play back If D appears on the displayed image a voice memo has been recorded Press the four way controller 4 Playback starts The following operations can be performed during playback Zoom lever 1 Increases the volume Zoom lever m Reduces the volume Press the four way controller V Playback stops Deleting Voice Memos Only p 112 Memo n 3 g 2 142 Settings Camera Settings How to display the Set up menu MENU gt MENU button OK button Four way controller Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built in Memory Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card All the data in the built in memory will be deleted if no SD Memory Card has been inserted in the camera auton e Do not remove the SD Memory Card during f
137. transferring your data to a computer etc is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media 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 or alcohol benzene Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles which can become very hot inside Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided Remove from case and store in a well ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain water or any other liquid because the camera is not weather water or liquid resistant Should the camera get wet from rain splashing water or any other liquid wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations shocks or pressure Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike car or ship etc The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F The liquid crystal display will become black at temperatures of approximately 60 C 140 F but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low temperatures This is d
138. troller Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound 1 Select Sound on the fi Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The Sound screen appears Sound Volume 0 gt Start up Sound Off Shutter Sound 1 Operation Sound 1 Self timer Sound On WEN lt 5 0K OK Changing the Operation Volume 3 Use the four way controller A V to select Volume 4 Use the four way controller lt gt to adjust the volume Set the volume to 0 to mute operation sounds sbulyes Changing the Sound Type 5 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Start up Sound 6 Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears 7 Use the four way controller A Y to select 1 2 3 Off or USER and press the four way controller lt 4 144 Rec Mode blah My GB tiSet up My Recorded Pixels 2560x1920 Format lt gt Quality Level kk Sound White Balance AWB D Date Adjust 09 25 2004 AF Settin Multiple World Time AE Metering g Language 38 English Sensitivity Auto Folder Name Standard MENUJE xit MENU Exit 8 Repeat Steps 5 to 7 to set Shutter Sound Operation Sound and Self timer Sound Select On Off or USER for the self timer sound 9 Press the shutter release button halfway
139. tting half the normal number of frames will be taken so that when you play the movie at the normal frame rate the action will appear to be twice as fast as normal 1 ao a fF WN J 3 15y Press the MENU button in amp mode The 43 Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Movie Press the four way controller gt The Movie screen appears Use the four way controller A Y to select Time lapse Movie Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears Movie Color Mode Use the four way controller A V _ Time lapse Movie to change the time lapse setting You can choose from Off x2 x5 x10 x20 x50 and x100 WENUCancel 0K OK soainjolg Buryey Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready to record a time lapse movie Press the shutter release button fully Starts recording a time lapse movie The selected time lapse setting appears on the LCD monitor Press the shutter release button fully Stop recording movie Movies taken in time lapse mode are recorded without sound Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Still Pictures Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode mode is for taking still pictures and mode is for recording movies Follow the procedure below to switch between A mode 2 mode and Playback mode To Switch from Mode or 5 Mode to Playback Mode 1 Pr
140. turning to the first frame of the selected movie 6 Rec Mode gt Playback and Xi Set up menu Item Description Page My Menu For saving the selected function in My Menu p 51 Cancel For returning to the original menu without saving a function in My Menu My Menu Item Description Page Upward For moving the selected item to the field above p 52 Downward For moving the selected item to the field below p 52 Delete For deleting the selected item from My Menu p 52 Using My Menu My Menu appears when a function has been saved in My Menu and the MENU button is pressed You can go straight to the settings screen of the function you use most frequently by saving that function in My Menu wo Rec Mode gt Playback and 4 Set up e You cannot save different settings for the same function in My Menu and on the original menu Saving a Function in My Menu 1 Press the MENU button The Menu screen appears 2 Usethe four way controller lt gt to choose a menu 3 Use the four way controller A Y to choose the function you want to save e You can use the saved function in the same way on the original menu GRec Mode 6 xi My Recorded Pixels gt 2560x1920 gt Quality Level tow White Balance AWB AF Setting Multiple AE Metering KOH Sensitivity Auto MENUJE xit suoljeiadg uowwog 4 Press the center button The quick menu appears Recorded Pixels
141. ue 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 21 regarding the SD Memory Card Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor This could cause breakage or malfunction Be careful not to sit down with the camera in your back pocket as this may damage the exterior of the camera or the LCD monitor When using a tripod with the camera be careful not to overtighten the screw in the tripod socket on the camera The AC plug cord D CO24 supplied with the camera is for use exclusively with the USB cradle D CR24 Do not use it with any other equipment FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA eseese 1 Care to be Taken During Handling ccccceeseeeeeeseeeeeeteeeeeeeeees 3 Contents iinn raa alata aa deaa E A senate 5 Composition of the Operating Manual ccccccseeeeeetteeeeeteees 9 Checking the Contents of the Package 10 Names o
142. utton Switches to amp mode p 136 Turns the camera off when held down f button Switches to 5 amp 8 mode p 95 Turns the camera off when held down button Switches to mode p 34 Turns the camera off when held down Shutter release button Press down halfway or fully to switch to 8 mode sp 34 gt button Switches to mode in single image display p 34 Zoom lever Press toward Ef in single image display to switch to nine image display and press toward 3 again to switch to folder display Press toward Q to return to the previous display p 101 Press toward Q to enlarge the image in single image display Press toward E to return to the previous display p 101 OK DISPLAY button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor p 105 Returns zoom display rotated image display or nine image display to single image display p 101 Displays nine image display for the folder selected in folder display p 101 Four way controller The outer rim can be pressed in four directions up down left and right Pressing the center turns the controller into the center button A Plays back and pauses a movie or voice recording p 108 4 gt Displays the previous or next image in single image display p 38 Frame forwards frame reverses fast forwards and reverses a movie during playback p 108 Fast forwards reverses and moves to the index during voice recording playback p 138 Y
143. ve the date of your purchase when required please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year Before sending your equipment for servicing please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer s authorized representatives or their approved repair shops unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer Always obtain a quotation for the service charge and only after you accept the quoted service charge instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing e This warranty policy does not affect the customer s statutory rights e The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy Therefore we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy gt 3 3 5 2 x 177 C The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community gt 3 3 5 a x 178 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
144. ye o T _ In the shooting modes other than P and BEA the flash focus saturation contrast sharpness and white balance are automatically set to the optimal settings for each mode e You can also display the Mode Palette from the quick menu by pressing the center button p 50 Using the Shutter Release Button s p 35 Night Scene Portrait Fireworks Mode You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes such as nightscapes Use this mode when taking pictures of night views only Use this mode when taking pictures of someone against a night scene aa Use this mode when taking clearer pictures of fireworks 1 Press the four way controller 4 Y in mode The Mode Palette appears 2 Use the four way controller A Y lt P to select 4 4 or amp 3 Press the OK button The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus 5 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken Night Scene Portrait oK The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes To prevent camera shake use a tripod and the self timer function p 29 p 64 sainjolg Buryey o a Q ag o oO a 3 5 1 2 4 cor wan

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